https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:16:25 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-becomes-first-connecticut-town-to-win-national-clearie-awards-for-excellence-in-election-administration-247846/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247846 2026-05-14T11:47:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich’s honors came in the category of Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers. The first winning program featured Poll Worker Training Cards. The flashcards provided election workers with essential reminders on laws and processes. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/20th-annual-swim-across-america-fairfield-county-open-water-swim-set-for-june-20-247840/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247840 2026-05-14T8:15:17+0000 greenwichfreepress This Milestone Event Honors Two Decades of Making Waves to Fight Cancer Through Swimming ½-mile, 1.5-miles or 3-miles and a Fun Kids’ Splash. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/saks-fifth-avenue-to-consolidate-three-stores-in-downtown-greenwich-to-one-247833/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247833 2026-05-13T17:31:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Saks Global explained that they made the strategic decision to consolidate the Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich store footprint from three buildings to one. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/fassuliotis-greenwich-residents-deserve-a-real-public-hearing-not-a-managed-presentation-247830/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247830 2026-05-13T17:13:43+0000 greenwichfreepress "Many Greenwich residents support genuine safety improvements without Big Brother cameras: more police visibility during school hours, speed-feedback signs, traffic-calming designs, better crosswalks, and flashing beacons. These alternatives enhance safety without privacy invasions or secretive contracting." - Karen Fassuliotis Karen Fassuliotis https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-science-team-victorious-at-regional-science-bowl-247827/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247827 2026-05-13T15:41:30+0000 greenwichfreepress The GHS Science Team outscored 36 other Connecticut teams at the competition at UConn Storrs.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-police-to-hold-public-hearing-on-school-zone-speed-camera-program-247822/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247822 2026-05-13T11:26:33+0000 greenwichfreepress A pubic hearing about the town's school zone speed camera program will be held Thursday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting is in person and will be live on GCTV on cable and on GCTV youtube live. (No Zoom option). Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-high-school-pta-announces-new-job-board-starteryou-connecting-students-local-employers-247819/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247819 2026-05-13T10:16:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Starteryou is an independent job‑board platform that provides students with a safe and secure way to explore part‑time jobs, summer work, and internships. Employers can register at starteryou.com to post opportunities. GHS front https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/rtm-motions-to-reduce-budget-for-rink-and-ghs-pool-fail-cut-to-roger-sherman-project-passes-247808/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247808 2026-05-12T15:26:44+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $542,404,659 budget for the town. Of that number $92,100,000 was for capital project funds.. Of that number, $92,100,000 reflects capital project funds. A high profile motion to reduce $40+ million funding for construction and design for the Hamill Rink modified flip in Morlot Park in Byram by $38,500,000, leaving only enough to fund design work, failed. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-respond-to-public-school-swatting-incident-with-secure-in-place-protocol-247803/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247803 2026-05-12T11:51:44+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded. central middle school https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/pz-watch-fitness-center-proposed-at-100-east-putnam-ave-in-cos-cob-247738/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247738 2026-05-12T9:08:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction. Screenshot