https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 08 May 2026 11:13:15 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-pta-council-honors-volunteers-with-essence-awards-248028/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248028 2026-05-19T17:45:45+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-making-absentee-ballots-an-option-for-all-voters-in-connecticut-elections-248054/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248054 2026-05-19T14:50:56+0000 greenwichfreepress The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation. Lamont https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/save-the-sound-releases-long-island-sound-beach-grades-in-advance-of-2026-swim-season-248022/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248022 2026-05-19T12:11:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Tod's Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+. beach, Tod's point https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-scholarship-association-benefit-concert-to-support-local-students-facing-rising-college-costs-248018/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248018 2026-05-19T11:58:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/aaa-shares-travel-projections-for-memorial-day-weekend-247970/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247970 2026-05-19T9:07:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Drivers should expect the heaviest congestion on Thursday and Friday between 3:00 and 6:00pm, and Monday afternoon, according to transportation data and insights provider, INRIX.  Sunday should be the lightest day for traffic, barring any unexpected events on the road.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/jill-oberlander-nominated-as-the-democratic-candidate-for-state-senate-in-district-36-248004/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248004 2026-05-19T9:00:36+0000 greenwichfreepress Oberlander was endorsed by Endorsed by Congressman Jim Himes, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, and New Canaan Selectman Amy Murphy Carroll. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-pz-mulls-gcds-proposal-for-staff-housing-and-expanded-daycare-247925/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247925 2026-05-19T8:47:51+0000 greenwichfreepress The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/fazio-endorsed-for-to-challenge-lamont-for-governor-joe-kelly-chairs-delegation-from-greenwich-at-state-convention-247964/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247964 2026-05-18T20:36:51+0000 greenwichfreepress "Our delegation included our endorsed gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Ryan Fazio, State Representatives Tina Courpas, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Town Clerk Jackie Budkins, BET member myself, Former State Representative Mike Bocchino, BOE member Paul Cappiali, and numerous other prominent Greenwich Republicans. Our delegation was united in all statewide votes." - Joe Kelly Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/meet-the-artists-art-in-the-park-returns-on-sunday-june-7-247976/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247976 2026-05-18T20:13:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Old Greenwich Merchants are again busy planning for next "Art in the Park" event, which is set for Sunday, June 7 in Binney Park in Old Greenwich from 10:00 am to 5:00pm. (Rain date is Sunday, June 14). Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/second-annual-pat-bria-charity-golf-tournament-set-for-june-29-at-the-griff-247937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247937 2026-05-18T19:00:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund, established to honor the legacy of Coach Pat Bria and his lasting impact on the Greenwich community. Screenshot