https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:17:39 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-pz-creates-parking-map-in-time-for-housing-growth-legislation-deadline-249911/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249911 2026-06-25T10:54:54+0000 greenwichfreepress Additional wording that went into the final draft of CT's housing growth bill last October allows towns to establish mitigation districts where off-street parking can be required for residential developments with 16 or fewer units. Specifically, towns can create two mitigation districts – they can be contiguous – each not exceeding 4% of the town's parcels. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/scott-johnson-honored-sue-bodson-elected-chair-of-parks-rec-board-249932/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249932 2026-06-25T6:55:32+0000 greenwichfreepress "I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair on July 1 and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving a town and a parks system that means so much to me." – Sue Moretti Bodson Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/old-greenwich-boys-take-on-kilimanjaro-to-raise-funds-for-a-tanzanian-school-in-need-249919/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249919 2026-06-24T20:00:10+0000 greenwichfreepress J.R. Burton and Ben Ho head to Tanzania this July to climb Kilimanjaro and raise funds for a local primary school with urgent needs. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/transportation/tractor-trailer-crash-on-i-95-snarls-greenwich-traffic-for-hours-on-wednesday-249900/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249900 2026-06-24T18:11:57+0000 greenwichfreepress A crash shut down I-95 north between exits 4 and 5 in Greenwich on Wednesday following a tractor-trailer crash with injuries and an oil spill. Residents shared photos of the traffic back up, emergency vehicles, jackknifed tracter trailer and pallets of bricks in an active lane of traffic Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/next-for-the-wrecking-ball-in-old-greenwich-iconic-shore-colonial-dates-back-to-1936-249859/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249859 2026-06-24T16:00:55+0000 greenwichfreepress Located on an oversized .6847-acre corner lot with views of Long Island Sound, the 4,261-square-foot shore colonial is part of Lucas Point Association, with its private beach, boatyard and dock. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/shapiros-folly-part-deux-the-bridge-that-wont-die-249874/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249874 2026-06-24T10:05:56+0000 greenwichfreepress Connecticut: the land of steady habits where bad ideas don’t go away, they just get bigger. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ywca-greenwich-announces-enrollment-for-the-steven-alexandra-cohen-preschool-center-249229/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249229 2026-06-24T9:00:29+0000 greenwichfreepress Families interested in learning more are invited to get an exclusive first look at YWCA Greenwich’s beautiful new learning spaces during our “Come Play With Us!” event on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/bruce-museum-announces-icreate-2026-annual-juried-exhibition-of-regional-high-school-talent-june-11-august-23-2026-249854/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249854 2026-06-24T9:00:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Nine dedicated interns worked tirelessly to coordinate and moderate the success of this exhibition. From organizing the layout of the artwork to creating social media posts around the event, the interns worked behind the scenes to ensure the operations of iCreate run smoothly. bruce museum https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-chamber-of-commerce-countdown-to-sidewalk-sales-2026-248442/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248442 2026-06-24T8:37:59+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. Greenwich sidewalk sales https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/redmond-a-tale-of-two-towns-249844/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249844 2026-06-23T18:34:18+0000 greenwichfreepress "Other towns rejected speed cameras after a lengthy public debate.  Unfortunately, we did not get that debate in Greenwich as the cameras were rolled out before any public involvement.  Do the current members of the RTM represent the people in this town or have they decided to vote without listening to their constituents?" - Jonathan Redmond letter to the editor