https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:32:51 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/hamilton-avenue-schools-emilia-furano-named-greenwich-paraeducator-of-the-year-249093/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249093 2026-06-10T12:41:48+0000 greenwichfreepress Emilia Furano was chosen from 15 paraeducator candidates, each representing one of the 15 schools in the district. She will now move forward to represent Greenwich Public Schools for the Connecticut State Department of Education 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/americorps-connecticut-programs-are-actively-recruiting-members-for-the-2026-2027-service-year-249090/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249090 2026-06-10T12:34:59+0000 greenwichfreepress AmeriCorps Connecticut programs are actively recruiting members for the 2026-2027 service year. Connecticut residents interested in making a difference in their communities while gaining valuable professional experience are encouraged to explore service opportunities and attend upcoming virtual information sessions. Lamont https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-historical-society-announces-thursdays-at-tobys-tavern-249086/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249086 2026-06-10T12:29:45+0000 greenwichfreepress The series begins on Thursday, June 11, with a Summer Concert on the Great Lawn featuring the Florian Shantz Jazz Combo. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/greenwich-teachers-union-issues-statement-on-morale-249082/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249082 2026-06-10T12:19:58+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Board of Education routinely speaks about the importance of stakeholder input, collaboration, transparency, and community engagement. Yet when over 600 educators provide direct feedback about the conditions affecting morale, trust, retention, and professional culture, there appears to be little interest in hearing more." – Greenwich Education Association Executive Board GEA https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-class-of-84-dedicates-srnior-class-president-plaques-in-memory-of-sam-chip-telerico-249060/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249060 2026-06-09T18:10:37+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday, the GHS Class of ’84 Reunion Committee dedicated two plaques in honor of all Senior Class Presidents and in memory of the 1984 Senior Class President Sam “Chip” Telerico. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/viral-video-in-supermarket-results-in-nathaniel-witherell-investigation-of-incident-involving-staff-member-248996/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248996 2026-06-09T14:39:08+0000 greenwichfreepress An alleged racist verbal assault was recorded in a Stamford supermarket by an Indian woman who appears to be on the receiving end of a tirade from a woman buying shredded cheese and cigarettes, later identified online as a nurse employed by Greenwich's town-owned nursing home, The Nathaniel Witherell. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/gov-lamont-signs-legislation-strengthening-the-ability-to-prosecute-hate-crimes-249006/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249006 2026-06-09T14:34:02+0000 greenwichfreepress The legislation Governor Lamont signed takes all the state’s existing hate crimes laws and consolidates them into a new chapter of the statutes dedicated solely to hate crimes, making them much easier to find and analyze for the purposes of prosecuting offenders of these crimes. Hartford https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/pz-watch-preschool-and-daycare-proposed-at-former-acme-supermarket-on-west-putnam-ave-248973/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248973 2026-06-09T14:03:11+0000 greenwichfreepress The Goddard School anticipates 216 children would be enrolled across all programs at the facility. There would be approximately 40 staff, including 36 teachers and four administrators. There would be 32+/- parking spaces on the property and an additionally approximately 50+/- parking spaces across the street at 132 West Putnam Avenue, which is also leased to the applicant by the owner. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-mid-country-private-retreat-248937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248937 2026-06-09T14:00:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Sun-drenched and privately set on 1.45 level acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath mid-country home offers tranquility just minutes from town and steps from Mianus River Park. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/arch-street-task-force-announces-the-first-of-two-public-hearings-248744/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248744 2026-06-09T11:01:35+0000 greenwichfreepress It is not often that a downtown waterfront building comes before the community for consideration of use, look and purpose for the highest and best commercial and community uses. teen center