https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:28:24 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-botanical-center-announces-upcoming-autumn-events-programming-251842/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251842 2026-08-08T11:05:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Botanical Center shared their upcoming line-up of autumn events and programming, including a wonderful range of garden planning and floral design classes, teachings on native plants, and a basket weaving class with Alexander Widener. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/justice-dept-secures-agreement-with-connecticut-childrens-to-end-pediatric-gender-affirming-care-252031/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252031 2026-08-08T10:36:48+0000 greenwichfreepress “But while we can be grateful when we arrive at such positive resolutions, we cannot and will not rest in our pursuit of justice for the victims of these discredited practices." – Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division of the Justice Department Dept of Justice https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-charged-with-threatening-to-burn-a-house-down-252002/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252002 2026-08-08T9:00:09+0000 greenwichfreepress Under Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-62(a)(2)(A), a person is guilty of second-degree threatening when they threaten to commit any crime of violence with the specific intent to terrorize another person. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/at-155-taconic-existing-1890-house-proposed-to-become-adu-subordinate-to-new-construction-251456/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251456 2026-08-08T8:30:12+0000 greenwichfreepress The existing structure proposed for conversion as the ADU would be subordinate in function and use to the new main house, as required by the Greenwich Zoning Regulations related to accessory dwelling units. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/gov-lamont-calls-for-review-of-safety-cameras-and-automated-lprs-urges-municipalities-to-pause-installation-of-any-new-equipment-252018/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252018 2026-08-08T7:59:50+0000 greenwichfreepress Governor Lamont said many of the state’s residents were justifiably concerned about the privacy issues that can result from the use of this public safety technology. Lamont https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-2-2026-251966/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251966 2026-08-08T7:49:02+0000 greenwichfreepress 131 Pecksland Road sold on July 2, 2026 for $7,526,116 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/republican-school-board-resignations-now-effective-immediately-252000/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252000 2026-08-07T23:07:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Per the BOE policies and regulations, 9000 series bylaws of the board, code 9222, "If for reasons of health, change in domicile, or any other compelling reason a member does decide to terminate service, the Board requests notification at least a month in advance or as early as possible notification of intent to resign so that the Board may plan appropriately." mercanti-anthony https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-detective-justin-rivera-promoted-to-sergeant-251970/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251970 2026-08-07T20:00:53+0000 greenwichfreepress "I've been watching your career as you progressed," Police Chief Heavey said. "You've always been an officer who initiates action. You've always been the first one out of the car to back up other officers and will be an outstanding asset as supervisor to  the patrol division." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-1-2026-251326/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251326 2026-08-07T8:30:50+0000 greenwichfreepress 20 Sherwood Farm Lane sold on July 1, 2026 for $7,200,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/neighbor-to-neighbor-announces-new-board-and-staff-changes-as-need-rises-251904/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251904 2026-08-07T8:14:48+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot