https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:08:13 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/lawrence-frank-chiappetta-jr-72-246851/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246851 2026-04-20T13:49:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Family and friends will gather on Wednesday morning 9:00-10:30am at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am St. Michael’s RC Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/stamford-police-make-quick-arrest-in-overnight-robbery-246847/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246847 2026-04-20T13:41:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Police said officers located a female victim who reported that while walking eastbound on the sidewalk, a male on a bicycle approached and forcibly grabbed her bag, causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene after a brief struggle. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/behind-the-headset-inside-greenwich-public-safety-dispatch-246837/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246837 2026-04-20T9:35:48+0000 greenwichfreepress While residents may never see the dispatch room, its impact is felt across the community, in faster response times, coordinated emergency efforts, and the steady presence of someone ready to answer the call. Screenshot 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 2026-04-20T8:27:08+0000 greenwichfreepress The “Family Fun Day” event is open to children and families of all ages and will feature a Fire Station Bounce House, an inflatable Fire Truck Obstacle Course, Sports Games, a soccer experience with Soccer With Aldwin, a puppy-palooza from Adopt-a-Dog, as well as Round Hill Fire and GEMS Touch-A-Truck, Face Painters, and Arts & Crafts. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/get-ready-for-the-areas-biggest-holi-celebration-color-culture-and-community-come-alive-at-holifest-246826/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246826 2026-04-20T8:02:35+0000 greenwichfreepress India Cultural Center announces the return of HoliFest, the area’s biggest Holi celebration and largest color throw! Taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Register by April 27 to be guaranteed a free commemorative t-shirt to wear for the color throw. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/western-middle-school-7th-grader-to-boe-beeping-buses-are-a-distraction-to-learning-246730/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246730 2026-04-19T19:36:11+0000 greenwichfreepress WMS 7th grader Henry Tajeda said having 40 school buses beeping as they move in and out of campus impacts student learning and will cause students to lose focus during upcoming standardized testing. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/rethink-waste-fair-prioritizes-sustainable-living-refuse-reduce-reuse-recycle-repair-and-rot-246758/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246758 2026-04-19T15:53:55+0000 greenwichfreepress Among the exhibitors was Greenwich High School Senior Mariam Fahini, who shared her knowledge of composting and its benefits. Mariam, who is one of the founders of the Greenwich Composting Project, said the group works with 18 of neighbors whose kitchen scraps are collected every Friday. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/christ-church-announces-the-calling-storytelling-seated-dinner-event-with-host-bonnie-levison-246647/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246647 2026-04-19T13:54:41+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/ywca-greenwichs-stand-against-racism-lets-have-the-talk-246594/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246594 2026-04-19T10:51:08+0000 greenwichfreepress "Childhood should be a magical time of wonder and exploration. Most importantly, it should be a time of innocence. It should. However, that is not the case. The complications of the world often meet young Black children before they are ready. To borrow from the popular adage, if Black kids are old enough to experience and understand racism, then their non-Black counterparts should be able to do the same." – Mary Lee Kiernan, President & CEO, YWCA Greenwich; Simone Quartey, Director, YWCA Greenwich’s Center for Equity & Justice; and Ali Morgan, Education Consultant, Keynote for 2026 Stand Against Racism letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/new-owner-new-name-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-caters-to-customers-246579/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246579 2026-04-19T9:45:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Located at the intersection of Sheephill and Palmer Hill, the new owner renamed the former LaBella's to Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits in honor of the historic Palmer Hill Road Bridge across the street. "I'm here to cater to my customers." – Peter Shah, owner Screenshot