https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 02 May 2019 15:10:15 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/camillo-path-forward-for-witherell-could-save-millions-eliminate-liability-for-greenwich-252352/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252352 2026-08-16T13:13:05+0000 greenwichfreepress "The exciting thing is the issue is going to be resolved I believe in the next 12 months" he said. "That is huge for Greenwich. It will not only save us money but relieve us of a liability." witherell https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/the-high-speed-railroad-never-built-120-year-ago-252175/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252175 2026-08-16T11:33:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Construction began from west to east, as the railroad would open in stages to help pay for itself and further building toward New York. - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/what-to-know-about-parking-related-amendments-proposed-to-greenwichs-traffic-ordinance-252295/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252295 2026-08-16T7:23:09+0000 greenwichfreepress Proposed changes: increase parking permit fees, eliminate 1-hour parking in a narrow E Putnam Ave shoulder in Cos Cob, clarify definition of "moving a car" every 24 hours, define "small car," add no Parking or Standing near the entrance to Belle Haven where landscaper trucks idle in the morning. Another change would give the Parking Service Director discretion over lost/stolen parking permits for Greenwich Plaza, the most expensive permit with the longest wait list. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/what-to-know-about-2026-stamford-downtown-summer-restaurant-weeks-252055/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252055 2026-08-16T6:51:16+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Downtown's 2026 Summer Restaurant Weeks start on Monday, August 24, and run through Monday, Sept 7. A total of 29 venues plan to participate in the 2-week event.  Offerings include lunch and dinner menus and take-out offerings at value-oriented prices. Gather friends, family, and office mates to enjoy an old favorite or venture out to try a new place. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-20-2026-252158/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252158 2026-08-15T16:02:23+0000 greenwichfreepress 4 Cherry Blossom Lane sold on July 22, 2026 for $7,200,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/ywca-greenwich-announces-new-board-leaders-and-members-2-252314/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252314 2026-08-15T10:25:05+0000 greenwichfreepress YWCA Greenwich announced this week the election of new board leaders and members. Changes in leadership include Krissy Schmitz as Vice Chair and Angela Chambers as Chair of the Governance Committee. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/beyond-the-card-greenwich-mahjong-club-expands-the-mahjong-world-this-fall-252309/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252309 2026-08-15T8:30:06+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Mahjong Club. We’re excited to be offering something new to the Mahjong community in Greenwich and Fairfield County this fall — a Fast Track Chinese Mahjong course alongside their signature American Mahjong offerings. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kelly-new-anti-police-law-illustrates-the-trouble-with-supermajorities-252300/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252300 2026-08-14T13:08:02+0000 greenwichfreepress "Section 57 of the law makes it a crime for law enforcement officers and agents to 'knowingly loiter or remain within two hundred fifty feet of an elections site.' This is now a Class C felony....The predictable confusion and consternation from the short-sighted law necessitated interpretation and clarification from the Secretary of the State and elected officials, and it has further divided our lawmakers from those who enforce the law. All of this was avoidable." – Joe Kelly Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-16-17-2026-252157/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252157 2026-08-14T11:08:11+0000 greenwichfreepress 55 Otter Rock Drive sold on July 16, 2026 for $15,000,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/st-rochs-feast-2026-benefits-from-ideal-weather-252209/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252209 2026-08-14T10:30:26+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot