https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 15 Jan 2019 01:47:35 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/students-place-flags-at-revolutionary-soldier-graves-in-time-for-veterans-day-2026-256977/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256977 2026-11-11T10:40:49+0000 greenwichfreepress In time for Veterans Day, the Mary Bush Children of the American Revolution (CAR) placed flags at Revolutionary soldier graves at Christ Church on Nov 8, 2026. Screen Shot 2026-11-11 at 10.58.43 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/21-greenwich-high-school-student-athletes-participate-in-signing-day-you-bring-honor-to-our-high-school-256960/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256960 2026-11-11T10:39:06+0000 greenwichfreepress "It's all about showing up every day, and getting better every time. And a lot of times you fail, and these kids have probably failed many times, but they picked themselves back up. They learned great lessons of life through athletics." – GHS principal Ralph Mayo Screen Shot 2026-11-11 at 10.04.14 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/twins-nonprofit-partners-with-boys-girls-club-of-greenwich-to-tackle-unmet-hunger-needs-256942/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256942 2026-11-11T9:00:30+0000 greenwichfreepress "A desert is a place where good food doesn't grow, so we bring the bloom to it." – Daniel and Liam Wellisch. Screen Shot 2026-11-10 at 5.51.58 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/temple-sholom-a-community-in-song-256909/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256909 2026-11-10T17:46:46+0000 greenwichfreepress Led by husband and wife Cantors, Sheldon Low and Hadar Orshalimy — alongside an exceptional ensemble of acclaimed musicians — this monthly Friday night Shabbat service blends familiar Shabbat traditions with extraordinary live music. The next one will take place Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm, followed by a dessert oneg. Screen Shot 2026-11-10 at 5.22.21 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/a-beloved-tradition-returns-the-childrens-giving-shop-at-the-junior-league-of-greenwich-256930/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256930 2026-11-10T14:43:42+0000 greenwichfreepress A beloved community tradition, the Children’s Giving Shop lets children ages 4 and up shop independently for gifts for family and friends. Volunteers help the children calculate what they can buy with their budgets, then wrap each present so they can surprise their loved ones during the holidays. Screen Shot 2015-11-22 at 3.28.24 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/plans-fall-through-for-brunswicks-head-of-school-transition-256910/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256910 2026-11-10T14:24:46+0000 greenwichfreepress "We recognize this news comes as a surprise and a disappointment; this is not a decision we came to lightly. However, due to a combination of personal circumstances and a broader view on the needs of our school community, the Board of Trustees has collectively agreed that the school needs to move in a different direction." – Board of Trustees chair, R. Willett Cook brunswick https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/healing-touch-team-to-offer-biofield-therapy-at-byram-shubert-library-on-nov-14-256920/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256920 2026-11-10T12:30:31+0000 greenwichfreepress The November 14 program is an opportunity for residents to discover this gentle approach to relaxation and self-care in a welcoming community setting. Screen Shot 2026-11-10 at 12.28.57 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/the-early-years-a-time-of-promise-256734/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256734 2026-11-10T9:49:00+0000 greenwichfreepress The Children's School shares its perspective on the science of child development and the lasting importance of a child's early years, and invites families to an Open House on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Screen Shot 2026-11-06 at 7.55.38 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/neighbor-to-neighbor-and-dogwood-books-present-a-conversation-with-co-screenwriter-of-the-movie-tony-253956/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253956 2026-11-10T8:30:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Screen Shot 2026-09-17 at 11.36.45 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-watch-application-would-replace-vacant-building-dating-back-to-1905-256843/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256843 2026-11-09T19:29:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Before moving their offices to Sherwood, S.E. Minor & Co, a land surveying, civil engineering and environmental science company established in 1887, operated out of 33 West Elm Street. The existing mixed-use nonconforming building is proposed to be demolished and replaced with one that maintains a similar footprint, height and FAR, while maintaining or reducing existing non-conformities. Screen Shot 2026-11-09 at 7.17.24 PM