https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 13 Jul 2014 01:32:02 +0000 en-us hourly 1 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today's feeding standards the CT Dept of Agriculture advises that strict square-footage or acreage caps per animal are outdated.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 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-authors-new-book-haiti-the-american-dilemma-puts-immigration-haiti-and-american-values-to-the-test-254829/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254829 2026-10-04T15:00:24+0000 greenwichfreepress The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from the difficult choices raised by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies or from what has recently been happening here in Connecticut. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 4.28.03 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-green-clean-invites-community-to-beautification-awards-celebration-254772/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254772 2026-10-04T14:56:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Green & Clean invites the community to an evening reception celebrating the Beautification Awards on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street. green and clean https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-your-next-car-will-be-a-luxury-254769/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254769 2026-10-04T14:32:29+0000 greenwichfreepress The US Dept of Transportation is rolling back Biden-era plans to require automakers to increase their fleet’s MPG. Rather than the goal of 50.4 mpg, the new rules will settle for 34.9 mpg by 2031. The White House claims this may save you $1,300 on the cost of a new car. But savings on the sticker price won’t be free. Jim Cameron https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/leagues-of-women-voters-partner-to-host-candidate-debate-for-cts-4th-us-congressional-district-254817/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254817 2026-10-04T13:15:30+0000 greenwichfreepress The event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required. It will also be streamed live on Westport Library's Youtube channel. Kay Maxwell https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/greenwich-historical-society-fall-harvest-festival-to-celebrate-new-englands-harvest-traditions-254590/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254590 2026-10-04T11:47:28+0000 greenwichfreepress The event features scarecrow building competition, live Bluegrass by Too Blue, cider, harvest crafts and more. Screen Shot 2026-09-29 at 4.53.56 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/genereux-courpas-cares-deeply-about-the-future-of-our-state-254188/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254188 2026-10-04T11:32:29+0000 greenwichfreepress "Tina is also highly principled. She has delivered on her promises to advocate powerfully for fiscal responsibility, local control, excellence in education, and reasonable policing." – Virginia Genereux letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/the-greenwich-sustainability-committee-looks-beyond-town-borders-to-advance-regional-sustainability-254744/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254744 2026-10-04T10:53:11+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Sustainability Committee is looking beyond municipal boundaries as it develops priorities for the coming year, with a renewed focus on regional collaboration, practical solutions and measurable progress on sustainability. bails at City Cating & Recycling https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/bbb-warns-big-e-ticket-buyers-about-hidden-fees-from-third-party-sellers-254541/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254541 2026-10-04T9:17:38+0000 greenwichfreepress A Litchfield man was charged more than double face value after purchasing tickets through third-party website. Screen Shot 2026-09-29 at 9.20.32 AM