https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:09:12 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-chamber-of-commerce-countdown-to-sidewalk-sales-2026-248442/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248442 2026-05-28T9:37:59+0000 greenwichfreepress This year participating local merchants – in downtown Greenwich Avenue from Putnam Ave to Railroad Ave, and neighboring side streets – will offer both indoor and outdoor shopping options. New this year, there will be a "Non Profit Village" on Sunday in front of the Havemeyer building. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/greenwich-crew-dominate-northeast-regional-championships-248406/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248406 2026-05-28T8:28:04+0000 greenwichfreepress Competing against the top junior rowing programs from across the Northeast on May 16–17, Greenwich Crew amassed 864 points to claim the Overall Team Points Trophy, while also capturing both the Men’s and Women’s team titles. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/connecticut-9-other-states-see-18-drop-in-suicide-rates-among-young-people-with-launch-of-988-248434/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248434 2026-05-28T7:59:32+0000 greenwichfreepress Crisis call volume in Connecticut has increased nearly 350 percent since the 2022 launch of 988. In FY 2025 alone, 988 CT responded to more than 55,000 calls. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/author-of-judy-blume-biography-mark-oppenheimer-to-speak-at-greenwich-reform-synagogue-248240/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248240 2026-05-28T7:41:51+0000 greenwichfreepress Mark Oppenheimer will be at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Sunday, May 31 to talk about his landmark biography of Judy Blume titled "Judy Blume: A Life." RSVP by phone or email. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/galvin-meaningful-perspective-after-near-hysteria-over-speed-cameras-in-greenwich-248422/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248422 2026-05-27T15:49:49+0000 greenwichfreepress "Chief Heavey and the GPD understandably like the additional funds that will be used for traffic safety generated by speed camera ticketing. But there are significant issues not addressed by the Chief in his outreach to the community...Maya Tichio of D-7 has done considerable work researching the history of the Town's involvement with Blue Line Solutions, the operator of the speed cameras in Greenwich. Her analysis includes the CT General Statutes governing such pedestrian safety systems, the financial structure of the contract, the specific sites selected for speed cameras around Greenwich, and the concerns expressed by Greenwich citizens about data security." – Bill Galvin GHS traffic 2 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-students-soar-at-international-career-development-conference-in-atlanta-248414/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248414 2026-05-27T9:57:06+0000 greenwichfreepress This historic 80th annual event gathered over 26,000 high school students, advisors, and business professionals for a massive week of leadership development and competitive events Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/code-ninjas-returns-with-another-summer-of-cool-enrichment__trashed-248143/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248143 2026-05-27T9:13:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Kids don't just "watch screens" – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-warn-of-email-scam-pretending-to-be-police-seeking-payments-248403/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248403 2026-05-27T8:52:29+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Police Department will NEVER contact individuals via email, text message, or phone call demanding payment or requesting immediate financial transactions. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/register-today-for-the-americas-250th-greenwich-community-5k-fun-mile-one-community-two-distances-250-years-of-history-248135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248135 2026-05-27T7:31:23+0000 greenwichfreepress The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/heavey-greenwich-speed-camera-program-setting-the-record-straight-248396/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248396 2026-05-26T20:22:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "As Chief of Police for the Town of Greenwich, I am proud to report that our school zone speed camera program is working exactly as intended, and I want to take this opportunity to address some of the concerns that have been raised by members of our community." - Greenwich Police Dept chief Jim Heavey Screenshot