https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:05:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/panel-discussion-how-other-towns-are-saving-money-on-renewables-254741/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254741 2026-10-05T11:09:46+0000 greenwichfreepress On Thursday, October 8, the Greenwich Conservation Department will host “How Other Towns Are Saving Money on Renewables,” a panel discussion moderated by Beth Evans, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Town of Greenwich. First Selectman Fred Camillo will provide introductory remarks. Screen Shot 2026-10-05 at 11.08.13 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/wasserman-affordability-and-the-kitchen-table-question-253607/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253607 2026-10-05T9:55:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "I know Jill. And she knows families are feeling the squeeze. Jill is prepared for this. She has dealt with difficult budget and financial issues before and has the experience to deal with them today.  – Svetlana Wasserman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/healing-touch-team-brings-biofield-therapy-to-greenwich-high-school-254839/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254839 2026-10-05T9:26:13+0000 greenwichfreepress Five Healing Touch practitioners provided individual sessions to 64 students. Students were invited to take a quiet break from the busy school day and experience a gentle, non-invasive approach designed to support relaxation and well-being. healing touch https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/healing-touch-team-supports-parents-of-premature-babies-254835/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254835 2026-10-05T9:05:52+0000 greenwichfreepress The Healing Touch Team recently partnered with The Tiny Miracles Foundation to offer complimentary biofield therapy sessions to parents of premature babies at the Salt Cave of Darien. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 5.05.43 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/mossman-joe-kelly-works-with-all-groups-to-get-things-done-254527/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254527 2026-10-05T9:02:07+0000 greenwichfreepress "Joe has already shown that he can convert the skills he developed in a long and successful business career to solving problems for people." – Jams Mossman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/foyle-politics-needs-more-pragmatism-253388/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253388 2026-10-05T9:01:02+0000 greenwichfreepress "In her roles as chair of Greenwich’s Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), on the Board of Selectmen, and now on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), Jill has demonstrated rational assessment, sound judgement, and a willingness to work conscientiously with those who may not always agree with her.  We need these qualities in our leaders today more than ever." – JoAnna Foyle letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/cincotta-joe-kelly-will-bring-a-common-sense-approach-to-building-consensus-254145/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254145 2026-10-05T9:00:11+0000 greenwichfreepress "Whether it is local control over planning and zoning, acting with fiscal discipline or addressing our crippling electric rates, Hartford needs Joe’s common sense approach to building consensus." - Jerry Cincotta letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/freaky-summer-weather-for-arch-in-blooms-popular-pumpkins-pints-celebration-254844/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254844 2026-10-04T20:24:16+0000 greenwichfreepress The displays can be enjoyed through Halloween along with colorful fall plants, pumpkins, gourds and gifts in the retail store including tarot cards, Venus fly traps and candles. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 7.43.57 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lots-of-community-support-for-new-operators-at-former-kelsey-farm-253983/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253983 2026-10-04T16:24:41+0000 greenwichfreepress In discussion about the number of horses allowed on the property, based on today's feeding standards the CT Dept of Agriculture advises that strict square-footage or acreage caps per animal are outdated. Screen Shot 2026-10-02 at 8.46.32 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kalb-greenwich-take-note-republicans-want-to-raise-your-taxes-a-lot-254806/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254806 2026-10-04T16:00:44+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Town of Greenwich currently issue bonds with only 1-5-year maturities, as close to cash as you can get, yet there is NOT ONE other triple A rated municipality in the state and in the country, including Republican controlled municipalities, that uses short-term municipal bonds to fund long-lived projects, like schools or ice-skating rinks." – Scott Kalb, Chair, RTM Finance Committee; BET member, 2024-2025 letter to the editor