https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:58 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-the-cheapest-gallon-of-gas-is-the-one-you-dont-burn-247448/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247448 2026-05-03T15:13:52+0000 greenwichfreepress "TURN ON THE AC: It may seem counter-intuitive, but at highway speeds this summer you should close your windows because the wind blowing around inside your car reduces its aerodynamics. When you park, try to find some shade so your car doesn’t get oven hot and require immediate AC when you get going again." - Jim Cameron Jim Cameron https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/reps-arzeno-and-meskers-applaud-substantial-additional-funding-for-old-greenwich-school-247431/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247431 2026-05-03T15:11:10+0000 greenwichfreepress Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Steve Meskers (D-150) have secured an additional 15% pre-K reimbursement rate for Old Greenwich School, an outcome that was previously out of reach due to technicality tied to the project’s application date. This change translates into more than $8 million in additional reimbursement for the school’s renovation. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/aleman-100-arch-street-was-reviewed-and-rejected-by-rink-task-force-247446/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247446 2026-05-03T14:45:44+0000 greenwichfreepress "The RTM is not being asked to choose between Morlot Park and 100 Arch Street. The responsible Town bodies have already reviewed the alternatives, and the Board of Selectmen has removed 100 Arch Street from consideration." - Javier Aleman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/fichtel-rtm-should-not-vote-to-fund-rink-ae-and-construction-spending-before-ae-work-has-been-done-247264/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247264 2026-05-03T13:08:23+0000 greenwichfreepress "...the request to have the RTM approve a complete makeover of Morlot Park, asks RTM members to approve a 'bait and switch' deception." – Mark Fichtel letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-fire-dept-rescues-ducklings-trapped-in-a-catch-basin-247437/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247437 2026-05-03T12:09:01+0000 greenwichfreepress "Our firefighters quickly went to work and safely reunited the ducklings with their mother." - Greenwich Fire Dept Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/off-beat-players-announces-summer-2026-production-of-footloose-auditions-start-may-15-247304/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247304 2026-05-03T11:08:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Auditions will be open to all ages 13-25, starting May 15. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/photos-greenwich-high-school-international-night-celebrates-culture-community-and-cuisine-247409/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247409 2026-05-02T17:06:48+0000 greenwichfreepress With strong turnout and participation, International Night continues to establish itself as one of the most anticipated annual community events at Greenwich High School. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/parenting/70-third-grade-girls-learn-empowerment-skills-at-the-junior-league-of-greenwich-247249/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247249 2026-05-02T11:36:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-police-department-benefit-car-show-returns-june-6-2026-247266/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247266 2026-05-02T11:13:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Fred, car show https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/countdown-to-summer-wine-sampling-set-for-may-at-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-247253/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247253 2026-05-02T9:30:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot