https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 01 May 2022 18:32:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-cathedrals-for-trains-but-no-trains-247073/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247073 2026-04-26T14:02:43+0000 greenwichfreepress "In Connecticut, when it comes to transportation we don’t seem to have a transportation strategy… we just have a construction strategy." - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/annual-ywca-stand-against-racism-the-talk-about-inclusion-and-navigating-racism-is-more-a-series-of-moments-247102/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247102 2026-04-26T13:20:34+0000 greenwichfreepress Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that "the talk" with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments. "It's a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It's a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort...How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-cert-team-participates-in-emergency-exercise-247090/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247090 2026-04-25T17:55:42+0000 greenwichfreepress On Saturday, Greenwich's CERT team participated in a Westchester Airport Emergency exercise that simulated a JetBlue plane crashing into Playland Lake. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/janes-walk-stamford-invites-community-to-discover-stamford-downtown-on-may-2-246991/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246991 2026-04-25T15:13:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Part of the global Jane’s Walk inspired by urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walk Stamford on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00am—a free, community-led walking experience celebrating the stories, spaces, and shared history of Stamford Downtown. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/reunion-of-1976-catholic-middle-school-chargers-basketball-champs-everybody-had-a-role-247048/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247048 2026-04-25T14:37:06+0000 greenwichfreepress On Friday a group of former 7th and 8th grader basketball players from what was the Catholic Middle School League reminisced about their win in the New England State Championship in 1976. The reunion was moving, with some former players traveling as far as from Minnesota, Maryland and Florida. The group honored coaches Peter Borchetta and David D'Andrea, sharing a slice of Greenwich's history. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/riverside-school-announces-41st-annual-riverside-run-on-may-9-246924/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246924 2026-04-25T10:04:48+0000 greenwichfreepress The first 500 participants to sign up will receive a race t-shirt and a bag of goodies. Timing mats will be at the start and finish line to ensure accurate timing for the main run. Jogging strollers are welcome. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/neighbor-to-neighbor-celebrates-annual-spring-luncheon-246899/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246899 2026-04-25T9:44:36+0000 greenwichfreepress The luncheon not only celebrated culinary artistry but also reinforced Neighbor to Neighbor’s mission to strengthen the Greenwich community by providing access to nutritious food, clothing, and other essentials at no cost every week to low income-eligible residents. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/joell-molina-named-boys-girls-club-of-greenwich-2026-youth-of-the-year-247038/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247038 2026-04-25T9:00:38+0000 greenwichfreepress As the 2026 Youth of the Year, Joell Molina will now compete for the Connecticut Youth of the Year title, carrying forward the legacy of excellence and service that defines Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/hamill-rink-deserves-action-not-more-delay-247036/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247036 2026-04-24T14:30:19+0000 greenwichfreepress "It is hard to recall another project of this scale receiving such broad and bipartisan support at every stage." – Eric LaRosee Cardinal at Hamill Rink https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/round-hill-volunteer-fire-company-to-host-3rd-annual-family-fun-day-on-april-25-246833/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246833 2026-04-24T9:50:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Update: In response to Saturday's weather forecast, this event is postponed until Sunday, April 26 from 1-5:00pm. Same location: Whitby School. Screenshot