https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 23 May 2023 15:41:14 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/xgreenwich-alliance-for-education-business-roundtable-registration-is-open-255028/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255028 2026-10-08T9:50:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Alliance for Education is the education foundation of the Greenwich Public Schools. It supports students and teachers through initiatives in six focus areas: STEM, Academic Enrichment, College & Career Readiness, Mental Health & Wellness, the Arts and Scholarships. Screen Shot 2026-10-08 at 9.47.44 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/local-teen-heads-to-un-to-moderate-day-of-the-girl-advocate-against-child-marriage-255022/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255022 2026-10-08T9:35:55+0000 greenwichfreepress "'Girls Speak Out' is global, with girls from all over the world. I have met girls on Zoom from far away, including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. It's about speaking out for girls' rights, finding what we deserve and trying to help save a lot of girls being hurt. Our main effort is against child marriage." – Adeline "Addie" Lane, grade 8, Sacred Heart Greenwich Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 1.29.52 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/greenwich-squash-celebrates-a-triumphant-season-255029/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255029 2026-10-08T9:22:09+0000 greenwichfreepress “Last season was triumphant for Greenwich Squash. It was a season we had been targeting for several years and it did not disappoint. As we begin the new season, our challenge now is to maintain the program’s high level of success.” – David Chass, Program Director Screen Shot 2026-10-08 at 9.04.39 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kretschmann-i-vote-for-common-sense-immigration-enforcement-254133/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254133 2026-10-08T8:55:16+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Democratic Party in our state has provided a firewall against many of the menacing and dangerous tactics of ICE.  While I believe in the enforcement of immigration laws, I do not support the often-goonish tactics of ICE, and I do not support public officials that are wedded to such national policies and practices of MAGA and Donald Trump." – Paul Kretschmann letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/we-must-safeguard-our-right-to-vote-253698/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253698 2026-10-08T8:50:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "We need legislators who will protect our right to vote, not limit it. Our right to vote is the primary way we can elect legislators who truly represent us and our values." – Alison Morris letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/letter-ct-needs-a-state-senator-who-will-fight-hard-for-the-causes-he-believes-in-253445/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253445 2026-10-08T8:42:33+0000 greenwichfreepress "That's who Joe Kelly is. He's a hustler and a grinder. He doesn't back down once he believes in something, and he doesn't stop until the mission is accomplished." – Alexandra Penny letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-officers-livingston-and-deluca-recognized-for-exceptional-police-work-255011/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255011 2026-10-07T15:58:35+0000 greenwichfreepress Year to date, Officers Livingston and DeLuca have made a combined 117 arrests. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/new-canaan-first-selectman-joe-kelly-brings-people-together-255006/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255006 2026-10-07T14:12:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "Joe understands that effective government isn’t about winning arguments or scoring political points. It’s about listening, finding common ground, making sound decisions, and protecting taxpayers." – Dionna Carlson, New Canaan First Selectman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/abilis-marks-reopening-of-gardens-gifts-in-renovated-building-with-ribbon-cutting-254981/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254981 2026-10-07T13:58:44+0000 greenwichfreepress The building, which serves as a retail training site for the Abilis Employment program, has been transformed. Screen Shot 2026-10-07 at 1.13.10 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/driscoll-joe-kelly-gets-the-math-wrong-on-cutting-the-public-benefits-charge-on-our-electric-bills-254826/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254826 2026-10-07T9:11:28+0000 greenwichfreepress "You'd think someone running on his energy background would know this charge has been a credit since May." – Kevin Driscoll, Cos Cob letter to the editor