https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/mary-katharine-lackey-stowell-95-244688/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244688 2026-03-05T13:48:53+0000 greenwichfreepress A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Phillips “Andover” Academy or your favorite charity. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/purim-at-temple-sholom-celebrating-strength-resilience-244634/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244634 2026-03-05T13:12:39+0000 greenwichfreepress The holiday festivities began March 1 with the synagogue’s Super Mario-themed Purim Carnival, which included an inflatable obstacle course, interactive games, face painting, spin art, snow cones, and prizes. Families also prepared Misloach Manot—gifts of food and drink—to share with friends and loved ones, fulfilling this cherished mitzvah. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/seaside-society-concludes-winter-semester-at-greenwich-town-hall-244677/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244677 2026-03-05T13:02:43+0000 greenwichfreepress The program is led by Rabbi Boruch Ceitlin and Chaya Ceitlin, directors of Seaside Society and Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, who guide students in blending Jewish values with active community involvement.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/alleged-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-charged-in-connection-with-atm-jackpotting-scheme-244660/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244660 2026-03-05T12:55:29+0000 greenwichfreepress ATM jackpotting schemes typically involve a crew of individuals who travel to targeted ATMs and install malware directly to the ATM’s software programming to force the ATM to dispense all its cash. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/high-school-juniors-consider-applying-for-boys-and-girls-state-program-2026-244674/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244674 2026-03-05T12:46:22+0000 greenwichfreepress The Boys And Girls State Program 2026 is a week-long immersive educational experience in government for students between their junior and senior years of high school. Participants simulate state government by running for office, writing legislation, and learning about civic responsibility. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/essentially-ellington-jazz-festival-2026-set-for-march-21-at-the-greenwich-high-school-pac-244663/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244663 2026-03-05T10:20:03+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich High School Music Department, in partnership with the GHS Band Boosters, is proud to present the 39th Annual Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Greenwich High School’s Performing Arts Center. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-land-trust-awarded-significant-grant-to-restore-critical-habitat-at-shell-island-preserve-244642/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244642 2026-03-05T8:20:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) has been awarded a $278,314 grant from the Long Island Sound Futures Fund to support the restoration of vital island habitat at Shell Island Preserve. Shell Island Preserve is a 5.23-acre island located just offshore in Captain Harbor, Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/christ-church-to-host-free-talk-with-congressman-jim-himes-is-the-u-s-more-or-less-secure-in-2026-244561/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244561 2026-03-04T12:50:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Everyone must be registered to attend. Seating is limited. There is also a livestream link. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-chief-names-march-difference-maker-2-0-honorees-244612/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244612 2026-03-04T11:51:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our classrooms. This year, the district is honoring one person from each school and one from each district department that are considered “unsung heroes.” havemeyer-building-BOE https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/gpd-recent-arrests-consistent-with-tactics-used-by-chinese-organized-criminal-groups-244621/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244621 2026-03-04T11:35:07+0000 greenwichfreepress The three arrests took place in February and one suspect faces over 400 charges ranging from Criminal Impersonation (54 counts) to Identity Theft 3. Screenshot