https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:49:59 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/hamilton-avenue-school-launches-kindness-in-motion-fundraiser-invites-community-participation-254201/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254201 2026-09-26T11:00:49+0000 greenwichfreepress Outside Hamilton Avenue School, giant banner for the school's Kindness in Motion PTA fundraiser is positioned to have QR code scanned in transit. PTA fundraising at the Title I school helps ensure that students can participate regardless of financial circumstances. The fundraiser runs through October 9, 2026 and the community is invited to participate. Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 7.38.58 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/feedback-positive-on-greenwich-high-school-away-all-day-cell-phone-policy-254437/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254437 2026-09-26T10:25:04+0000 greenwichfreepress "I am absolutely thrilled with what I see at the high school," she said. "It's calmer. Students are playing games with one another. At student government, they were just talking with one another. And when you walk down the hall, it used to be that literally almost every student had a phone in their hand." – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Screen Shot 2026-09-26 at 8.19.07 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/local-liquor-stores-add-delivery-options-for-greenwich-254432/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254432 2026-09-26T10:20:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Peer Shah, owner of Cos Cob Wine & Spirits at 100 East Putnam Ave and Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits announced he has set up his websites for customers to order their purchases online and have them delivered via Uber or Doordash! Peter Shah https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/breast-cancer-alliance-plans-flag-raising-and-free-symposium-254347/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254347 2026-09-26T8:09:17+0000 greenwichfreepress The a free community symposium hosted by Breast Cancer Alliance is titled, "The Next Chapter. Life After Breast Cancer. Finding Your New Normal." Screen Shot 2026-09-25 at 8.18.51 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-sept-10-2026-254207/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254207 2026-09-25T19:30:44+0000 greenwichfreepress 58 Arch Street sold on Sept 11, 2026 for $2,450,000 Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 7.49.31 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/meet-more-of-the-artists-participating-in-art-in-the-park-2026-in-old-greenwich-254368/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254368 2026-09-25T13:29:40+0000 greenwichfreepress The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. (Rain Date October 11). Screen Shot 2026-09-25 at 11.52.48 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/dogwood-books-gifts-book-talk-the-escalating-ai-race-and-the-fight-for-our-humanity-253532/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253532 2026-09-25T11:44:48+0000 greenwichfreepress Christ Church's Dogwood Books & Gifts is hosting a book talk, "The Escalating AI Race — and the Fight for Our Humanity" with Kevin Roose, New York Times Tech Tech Columnist, Author, and Co-Host of “Hard Fork” Podcast, on Oct 9 at 6:30 to 8:30pm. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/fast-growing-therapy-dog-brigade-is-recruiting-teams-for-visits-to-hospitals-schools-senior-residences-libraries-and-community-organizations-254325/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254325 2026-09-25T10:30:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Therapy Dog Brigade is offering pre-course screening appointments on October 4, 2026, from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Screen Shot 2026-09-24 at 10.29.49 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/a-renewed-plea-to-safeguard-snap-in-the-farm-bill-254337/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254337 2026-09-25T9:00:22+0000 greenwichfreepress SNAP is the nation’s most effective food security safety-net and is therefore invaluable to the health and well-being of society, including state economies. – Ali Ghiorse, Executive Director, The Foodshed Network and Karen Saggese, Site Director, Food Rescue US - Fairfield County (Co-leaders, Greenwich Foodshed Alliance) farmers market produce https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/bbb-ct-warns-property-owners-to-beware-of-storm-chasers-after-noreaster-254351/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254351 2026-09-25T8:29:41+0000 greenwichfreepress ind businesses you can trust at BBB.org by looking for the Accredited Business Seal. Check to see if the business is properly licensed in Connecticut. Get references from friends and relatives. Screen Shot 2026-09-25 at 8.22.58 AM