https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:00:53 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/brunswick-basketball-player-leads-successful-brain-cancer-fundraiser-244714/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244714 2026-03-06T12:35:23+0000 greenwichfreepress Quinn Sheehy, Brunswick senior and varsity basketball player, recently led a successful brain cancer fundraiser. He designed custom t-shirts and organized sales within the Brunswick community, with 100% of proceeds donated directly to B*CURED. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/rothenberg-hamill-rink-facts-matter-part-2-recent-public-comments-244712/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244712 2026-03-06T11:38:25+0000 greenwichfreepress "Recent public letters opposing the Hamill Rink replacement project have attacked the work done by the Hamill Rink Task Force and again advanced the claim that Byram residents do not support the plan. The evidence does not support either narrative." – Joe Rothenberg letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/aaa-gas-prices-are-changing-244706/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244706 2026-03-06T11:25:00+0000 greenwichfreepress The Strait of Hormuz — a vital passage for a fifth of the world’s petroleum supply — continues to be a chokepoint with virtually no cargo ships passing through all week.  – AAA Northeast Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/darien-homeowner-shoots-at-masked-intruders-who-located-hidden-key-244699/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244699 2026-03-06T8:58:05+0000 greenwichfreepress Darien Police Detectives determined that a male juvenile potentially matching the description of one of the suspects, arrived at the Bridgeport Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound and was rushed to surgery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwichs-joe-kelly-announces-run-for-state-senate-in-36th-district-244700/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244700 2026-03-06T8:19:17+0000 greenwichfreepress “Our communities succeed when people come together with good ideas and a willingness to serve. That is the spirit I will bring to Hartford.” – Joe Kelly Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-watch-modified-flip-for-ice-rink-in-morlot-park-questions-focus-on-sense-of-place-access-road-from-western-jr-hwy-244648/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244648 2026-03-05T20:23:12+0000 greenwichfreepress The overall disturbance to Morlot Park would be greater than the previous flip proposal, with about 6.5 acres of disturbed area instead of 6.3 acres with the addition of a new two-way access drive via Western Jr Hwy. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/mary-katharine-lackey-stowell-95-244688/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244688 2026-03-05T13:48:53+0000 greenwichfreepress A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Phillips “Andover” Academy or your favorite charity. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/purim-at-temple-sholom-celebrating-strength-resilience-244634/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244634 2026-03-05T13:12:39+0000 greenwichfreepress The holiday festivities began March 1 with the synagogue’s Super Mario-themed Purim Carnival, which included an inflatable obstacle course, interactive games, face painting, spin art, snow cones, and prizes. Families also prepared Misloach Manot—gifts of food and drink—to share with friends and loved ones, fulfilling this cherished mitzvah. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/seaside-society-concludes-winter-semester-at-greenwich-town-hall-244677/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244677 2026-03-05T13:02:43+0000 greenwichfreepress The program is led by Rabbi Boruch Ceitlin and Chaya Ceitlin, directors of Seaside Society and Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, who guide students in blending Jewish values with active community involvement.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/alleged-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-charged-in-connection-with-atm-jackpotting-scheme-244660/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244660 2026-03-05T12:55:29+0000 greenwichfreepress ATM jackpotting schemes typically involve a crew of individuals who travel to targeted ATMs and install malware directly to the ATM’s software programming to force the ATM to dispense all its cash. Screenshot