https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:02:24 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/francesca-schiro-89-245066/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245066 2026-03-13T12:33:18+0000 greenwichfreepress To honor Francesca's life, family and friends will gather on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am on Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich, CT followed by entombment at Putnam Cemetery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/boris-s-zosiak-76-245046/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245046 2026-03-13T10:51:25+0000 greenwichfreepress Family and friends will gather on Monday, March 16 from 9:00am to 10:00am at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment at St. Marys Cemetery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/parkway-school-broadway-in-backcountry-returns-244789/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244789 2026-03-13T10:09:58+0000 greenwichfreepress On December 11, just as auditions were getting underway, the family of Director and co-producer Mia Gyesky experienced personal tragedy as their home burned down. The Parkway, Central and Greenwich communities rallied around them, and for Gyesky, giving her time and talents back to this community has made this year’s production extra meaningful.  IMG_8264 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/selectmen-ponder-shortening-2026-outdoor-dining-season-245023/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245023 2026-03-13T10:07:46+0000 greenwichfreepress "The reason is that while we still have some good weather days in October, the nodes don't get much use on weekdays and the crew that sets up and takes down those nodes is also the same crew that's going to be doing the leaf collection." – Kate Buch, Greenwich town administrator TERRA-OUTDOOR-DINING https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/ymca-of-greenwich-expands-summer-camp-programming-to-meet-growing-community-needs-244084/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244084 2026-03-13T8:33:13+0000 greenwichfreepress New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-resident-and-emmy-award-winning-tony-and-grammy-nominated-rob-mathes-will-receive-the-2026-arts-ovation-award-at-the-stamford-palace-244928/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244928 2026-03-13T8:21:17+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Center for the Arts Palace Theatre announces Greenwich resident and Emmy Award-winning, Grammy – and Tony-nominated Rob Mathes will receive the 2026 Arts Ovation Award at their 14th Annual Gala on Thursday, April 16, 2026, preceding a special performance by the legendary Smokey Robinson. pac_robmathesposter_2016 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/robert-krasnor-84-245004/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245004 2026-03-12T18:32:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Those who knew Bob will remember his curiosity, his creativity, and the quiet joy he took in building things—whether a business, a boat project, or a life with the people he loved. funeral https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/selectmen-consider-public-hearing-on-school-speed-zone-cameras-244996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244996 2026-03-12T16:16:35+0000 greenwichfreepress An online petition started March 7 has over 700 signatures, asks that the Board of Selectman, as the town traffic authority, halt all new citations from automated speed cameras; phase out and remove all existing installations; and redirect resources to effective, community-supported safety measures. GHS traffic 2 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/cincotta-connecticut-has-a-spending-problem-245002/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245002 2026-03-12T12:57:45+0000 greenwichfreepress "I highlight state employee compensation given it is such a significant percentage of the budget. The focus should be on cutting spending, not raising taxes. People should be contacting their legislative representatives and the Governor to voice their opinions. The election in November needs to be a referendum on the Democrat’s exorbitant spending levels." - Jerry Cincotta letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/janet-stone-mcguigan-announces-run-for-state-senate-36th-district-244987/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244987 2026-03-12T12:19:05+0000 greenwichfreepress “Our District deserves strong, thoughtful representation in Hartford someone who will fight for our democratic principles while also tackling the issues families face every day: affordability, housing, health care, education, and the rising cost of energy.” – Janet Stone McGuigan Janet