https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:55:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/round-hill-association-hosts-debate-for-state-senate-36th-district-255043/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255043 2026-10-08T16:25:06+0000 greenwichfreepress Questions were posed by Round Hill Association's Brendan DeSimone. Topics included cost of healthcare, affordable housing legislation, and fiscal guardrails. Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 9.20.59 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/local-teen-heads-to-un-to-moderate-day-of-the-girl-advocate-against-child-marriage-255022/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255022 2026-10-08T15:45:55+0000 greenwichfreepress "'Girls Speak Out' is global, with girls from all over the world. I have met girls on Zoom from far away, including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. It's about speaking out for girls' rights, finding what we deserve and trying to help save a lot of girls being hurt. Our main effort is against child marriage." – Adeline "Addie" Lane, grade 8, Sacred Heart Greenwich Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 1.29.52 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/moss-hec-yes-arzeno-has-brought-home-funding-254929/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254929 2026-10-08T15:34:30+0000 greenwichfreepress "Working with the Town’s Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs, Hector’s tireless advocacy brought the much needed grant approval home to Cos Cob. The funding will allow for an existing trail to be upgraded allowing for a safe walking path for people with impaired mobility. The Pomerance and Tuchman Park combined with the Pinetum is the largest park in Town, and this path will allow everyone a safe place to enjoy nature." – Cheryl Moss, Greenwich letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/letter-ct-needs-a-state-senator-who-will-fight-hard-for-the-causes-he-believes-in-253445/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253445 2026-10-08T14:42:33+0000 greenwichfreepress "That's who Joe Kelly is. He's a hustler and a grinder. He doesn't back down once he believes in something, and he doesn't stop until the mission is accomplished." – Alexandra Penny letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/herz-meskers-is-accessible-attentive-practical-committed-to-serving-his-district-254962/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254962 2026-10-08T14:15:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "Steve Meskers takes the time to listen, learn the facts, and help constituents navigate complicated state issues." – Bill Herz letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/deschamps-solving-these-real-world-problems-takes-proven-fiscally-responsible-leadership-254509/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254509 2026-10-08T13:38:20+0000 greenwichfreepress "Jill Oberlander offers common-sense, fiscally responsible solutions to our most pressing issues." – Julie DesChamps, Old Greenwich julie deschamps https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/xgreenwich-alliance-for-education-business-roundtable-registration-is-open-255028/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255028 2026-10-08T9:50:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Alliance for Education is the education foundation of the Greenwich Public Schools. It supports students and teachers through initiatives in six focus areas: STEM, Academic Enrichment, College & Career Readiness, Mental Health & Wellness, the Arts and Scholarships. Screen Shot 2026-10-08 at 9.47.44 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/greenwich-squash-celebrates-a-triumphant-season-255029/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255029 2026-10-08T9:22:09+0000 greenwichfreepress “Last season was triumphant for Greenwich Squash. It was a season we had been targeting for several years and it did not disappoint. As we begin the new season, our challenge now is to maintain the program’s high level of success.” – David Chass, Program Director Screen Shot 2026-10-08 at 9.04.39 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kretschmann-i-vote-for-common-sense-immigration-enforcement-254133/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254133 2026-10-08T8:55:16+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Democratic Party in our state has provided a firewall against many of the menacing and dangerous tactics of ICE.  While I believe in the enforcement of immigration laws, I do not support the often-goonish tactics of ICE, and I do not support public officials that are wedded to such national policies and practices of MAGA and Donald Trump." – Paul Kretschmann letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/we-must-safeguard-our-right-to-vote-253698/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253698 2026-10-08T8:50:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "We need legislators who will protect our right to vote, not limit it. Our right to vote is the primary way we can elect legislators who truly represent us and our values." – Alison Morris letter to the editor