https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:05:13 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-board-of-education-okays-250000-for-havemeyer-relocation-study-246752/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246752 2026-04-22T15:50:39+0000 greenwichfreepress Ben Branyan talked about relocating staff from Havemeyer. He said one proposal was to connect to town hall. He talked about moving the district's Facilities to the modular buildings in the Horseneck Parking lot. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/state-rep-steve-meskers-announces-run-for-a-5th-term-to-represent-cts-150th-district-246914/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246914 2026-04-22T15:40:19+0000 greenwichfreepress “We are living in polarizing times. But I have always believed that my responsibility is to represent everyone in this community. Whenever possible—and whenever it’s reasonable—I’ve worked to reach across the aisle, listen to different perspectives, and find solutions that serve us all.” – Steve Meskers Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ct-electricity-rates-will-be-lowered-for-eversource-ui-customers-246948/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246948 2026-04-22T15:02:51+0000 greenwichfreepress This significant reduction in residential electricity bills is driven by a decrease in the public benefits charge, which will now be a credit on ratepayers’ bills – rather than an additional charge – through at least September. hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/book-discussion-on-may-6-hidden-heroes-the-underground-schools-that-built-the-civil-rights-movement-246942/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246942 2026-04-22T14:48:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The book charts the efforts of four ordinary citizens in the South as they established secret schools to help Black citizens overcome onerous Jim Crow laws and register to vote. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/display-of-harborside-idea-for-rink-location-on-display-before-rtm-246913/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246913 2026-04-22T12:21:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/armstrong-rink-task-force-process-was-fair-thorough-and-responsive-to-the-community-246910/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246910 2026-04-22T10:31:15+0000 greenwichfreepress "As a Greenwich resident, Vice Commander of the Byram Veterans Association and a member of the Hamill Rink Task Force, I had the privilege of participating directly in the Town’s review of the Hamill Rink replacement project. I am writing to express my strong support for the plan now before the RTM and to urge its approval." – Michael Armstrong letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/nami-southwest-ct-hosts-leading-psychiatrist-for-free-webinar-on-brain-stimulation-as-a-new-approach-to-treating-depression-246423/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246423 2026-04-22T9:31:34+0000 greenwichfreepress Board-certified psychiatrist Aaron Krasner, MD, will present on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) an FDA-approved treatment option for adolescents and adults Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/gcds-proposes-20-new-prefabricated-staff-apartments-daycare-addition-246875/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246875 2026-04-21T17:45:37+0000 greenwichfreepress GCDS wants to add 20 new housing units and  improvements to the Schwarz Campus, and an addition to the daycare facility. It is located in the RA-1 zone. Today the property has 44 residential units (64 bedrooms) served by 102 parking spaces, including 10 gravel spaces and 6 additional  spaces. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-first-selectman-camillo-announces-formation-of-town-of-greenwich-ai-task-force-246896/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246896 2026-04-21T17:38:28+0000 greenwichfreepress The Members of the Greenwich AI Task Force include Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Jay Bellissimo, Kathy Smith, Pat Fuscaldo, Roy Weissman, Sloane Taliaferro and Toufic Wakin. town hall https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-dept-e-bike-popularity-brings-rise-in-unsafe-reckless-riding-behaviors-246889/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246889 2026-04-21T16:52:50+0000 greenwichfreepress Sidewalk Exceptions: Per Greenwich Municode, no person shall ride a bicycle, e-scooter, skateboard, or skate on any of the following streets or locations: Greenwich Avenue, Sound Beach Avenue, West Putnam Avenue from Field Point Road to Lafayette Place, East Putnam Avenue from Lafayette Place to Milbank Avenue, Cos Cob School Rear Area, Havemeyer Building North Parking Lot, Town Hall, Including Rear Patio Area. Screenshot