https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 31 May 2023 13:20:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/patel-honoring-president-bush-getting-it-right-248607/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248607 2026-06-01T16:49:03+0000 greenwichfreepress "Multiple Town boards have independently flagged that each proposed location risks overshadowing memorials to soldiers who died in combat...There are other locations, including in front of Town Hall, that would honor President Bush's record of public service without raising that concern. Those alternatives have not been seriously explored." - Aakash Patel Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/behind-the-scenes-of-the-ghs-pops-concert-with-luke-rosenberg-choral-music-director-248537/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248537 2026-06-01T14:00:39+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich High School Choral Department held its annual Pops Concert on May 27 in the school's performing arts center. The event featured upbeat popular music featuring all four GHS choirs, with guest performances by the GHS Modern Band. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lamont-announces-historic-investment-in-early-childhood-education-endowment-248612/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248612 2026-06-01T11:02:38+0000 greenwichfreepress The endowment functions as a permanent funding source dedicated to strengthening Connecticut’s early childhood education system. This year’s investment, combined with last year’s initial investment of $300 million, positions Connecticut as a national leader in developing sustainable solutions that support children, families, and educators. hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-the-great-speed-camera-debate-of-26-248600/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248600 2026-06-01T9:28:35+0000 greenwichfreepress "Supporters insist these cameras are not about revenue. Fair enough. If every driver obeyed the speed limit, the towns would collect nothing. But when local governments begin projecting millions of dollars in future ticket revenue (and dreaming of how it might be spent), they shouldn't be surprised when taxpayers become suspicious." - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/10th-annual-greenwich-pride-event-set-for-saturday-june-6-248488/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248488 2026-06-01T9:20:13+0000 greenwichfreepress The community will gather to hear remarks from elected officials, religious, community and LGBTQ+ leaders. There will be a formal proclamation declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Greenwich there will be a Pride flag raising. pride rainbow https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/37th-annual-one-mile-swim-returns-to-greenwich-point-to-support-water-safety-and-swim-lesson-scholarships-248475/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248475 2026-06-01T9:00:20+0000 greenwichfreepress This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/rma-june-10-speaker-margarita-alban-impact-of-the-new-ct-zoning-law-on-greenwich-248593/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248593 2026-06-01T8:25:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Margarita Alban will be the featured speaker at the Greenwich REtired Men's Association on June 10. Her talk is titled, “The Greenwich Impact of the New Connecticut Zoning Law.”    Alban https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-unified-sports-family-day-experiencing-the-power-of-kindness-and-inclusion-first-hand-248547/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248547 2026-05-31T19:50:53+0000 greenwichfreepress "I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun." - Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-united-ways-reading-champions-honored-at-athena-books-for-launch-of-the-stimulated-mind-248429/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248429 2026-05-31T10:35:42+0000 greenwichfreepress Since 2008, Reading Champions has delivered consistent early literacy support with the largest volunteer-driven program in town, with 120+ volunteers in 11 schools and five afterschool programs reaching 400+ students. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/riverside-garden-club-to-celebrate-nations-250th-at-knapps-tavern-248256/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248256 2026-05-31T9:13:17+0000 greenwichfreepress The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden.  Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago. Screenshot