https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:45:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/cms-students-capstone-project-free-community-dance-class-247934/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247934 2026-05-18T10:17:25+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/with-food-insecurity-rising-neighbors-help-stamp-out-hunger-247943/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247943 2026-05-18T9:59:41+0000 greenwichfreepress "Stamp Out Hunger is always a welcome boom to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food reserves, but this year the need is greater than ever. It may come as a surprise that even in a community as prosperous as Greenwich, more than 11% of residents face food insecurity – and that number is climbing. The rising costs of food, gas, and other everyday expenses, coupled with changes to eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, have led to a 13% increase in our clients since this time last year." - K Brent Hill, Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/lifestyle/food-drink-restaurants/stamford-town-center-turns-up-the-fun-for-its-sixth-annual-summer-block-party-247895/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247895 2026-05-18T9:56:06+0000 greenwichfreepress All Restaurant Plaza establishments will participate with special menu items and food stations, offering attendees the opportunity to sample the best of Stamford's dining scene. From casual favorites to upscale offerings, the culinary experience promises something for every palate. The shopping center's pedestrian-friendly restaurant plaza features an assortment of fine dining and entertainment such as The Capital Grille, The New York Comedy Club, Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, Puerto Vallarta, and Terra Gaucha. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/second-annual-pat-bria-charity-golf-tournament-set-for-june-29-at-the-griff-247937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247937 2026-05-18T9:45:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pat Bria Scholarship Fund, established to honor the legacy of Coach Pat Bria and his lasting impact on the Greenwich community. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lwv-to-host-talk-what-to-know-about-the-greenwich-reval-with-assessor-lauren-elliott-and-boe-chair-david-weisbrod-247595/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247595 2026-05-18T8:55:54+0000 greenwichfreepress Attendees may submit questions in advance as well as during the event.  Please register for this Zoom event in advance and submit questions in advance. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-commission-skeptical-about-fitness-use-in-cos-cob-lbr-247919/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247919 2026-05-17T16:42:46+0000 greenwichfreepress "It's a very large space and you're saying you're going to have small classes. We have had not positive experience with that – where people have filled the space to overflowing, creating parking problems. When you have the space, human nature fills it." – Margarita Alban, Greenwich P&Z chair Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/lirr-strike-could-metro-north-be-next-for-a-strike-247931/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247931 2026-05-17T11:13:20+0000 greenwichfreepress "About 3,500 LIRR workers walked out this past weekend, shutting down service for nearly 300,000 daily riders. The fight is over wages and health costs." - Jim Cameron Jim Cameron https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/eagle-island-camp-for-girls-a-once-in-a-lifetime-unplugged-experience-246157/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246157 2026-05-17T11:02:13+0000 greenwichfreepress Eagle Island’s all-girls overnight programs (ages 8–17) offer swimming, sailing, crafts, and so much more—all in a supportive environment where girls grow into confident, fearless women ready to take on the world. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-05-17T9:15:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/georgia-man-charged-with-laundering-money-from-account-of-ct-dead-person-247907/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247907 2026-05-16T8:57:52+0000 greenwichfreepress According to the arrest warrant, about $68,000 in funds were transferred out of a Fidelity account and allegedly funneled through multiple accounts before being converted into Bitcoin. Screenshot