https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:21:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-superintendent-names-new-principal-for-riverside-school-250095/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250095 2026-06-29T13:26:46+0000 greenwichfreepress Ms Dolan Collette has been an educator since 1993 and before coming to Greenwich, she held the position of elementary program facilitator at Fairfield Public School’s North Stratfield Elementary School for six years. Additionally, she served as Fairfield’s summer school principal from 2017 through 2022, supervising staff while focusing on early literacy and summer boost programs. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-chief-appoints-new-principal-at-western-middle-school-250089/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250089 2026-06-29T13:11:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "He is a leader who is in the trenches with his staff, visiting classrooms on a daily basis, problem-solving directly with his staff, and communicating directly with families and students to make the school environment top notch. During the hiring process, all of his references talked about a work ethic which is off-the-charts and his ability to create a positive environment that brings the entire school community together as one cohesive team moving in the same direction.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/district-releases-ghs-high-honor-roll-honor-roll-for-marking-period-4-250086/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250086 2026-06-29T9:58:26+0000 greenwichfreepress Full time students are eligible for Honors and High Honors status based upon their quarterly Grade Point Average. Students with GPA’s of 3.6-3.9 are named to the Honor Roll. Students with GPA’s of 4.0 and higher are named to the High Honor Roll. GHS front https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/two-railroad-giants-at-war-and-riders-pay-the-price-250081/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250081 2026-06-29T8:40:52+0000 greenwichfreepress "So stay tuned. We’re just four months from the November elections where, once again, our state’s failing transportation system could be a hot topic in the campaign." – Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-charge-illinois-man-with-financial-crimes-250079/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250079 2026-06-29T8:00:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the arrestee had extensive criminal histories including various felonies. His bond was set at $250,000. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-may-21-29-2026-249967/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249967 2026-06-28T17:04:42+0000 greenwichfreepress 30 Brookridge Drive sold on May 21, 2026 for $6,500,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/dental-offices-in-historic-dr-hyde-house-approved-for-apartment-conversion-on-maple-ave-250038/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250038 2026-06-28T16:22:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Like dental offices, residential apartments represent another non-conforming use in the R20 single family zone, but commission did not find apartments would be any more non-conforming. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/32nd-anniversary-of-grim-event-collapse-of-mianus-river-bridge-june-28-1983-42932/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=42932 2026-06-28T9:44:45+0000 greenwichfreepress It was 34 years ago that a section of the Mianus River Bridge on I-95 collapsed on June 28, 1983. Six people were hurled into the river 75 feet below, killing three and critically injuring three others. helicopters https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/next-for-the-wrecking-ball-in-greenwich-1908-victorian-on-brookridge-249866/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249866 2026-06-27T20:00:06+0000 greenwichfreepress Notice has been given that William and Victoria Frank filed an application with the Dept of Public Works Division of Buildings for a permit to demolish the house at 39 Brookridge Drive, which is listed as a 4,839 sq ft single family house built in 1908. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/13-unit-workforce-housing-development-proposed-by-mcdonalds-in-riverside-250005/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250005 2026-06-27T19:00:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Application narrative submitted by applicant/owners' representative, Joe Pecora, proposes 13 rental units in two buildings with access via Neil Lane and egress onto E Putnam Ave, right turn only. Screenshot