https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:34:50 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/weather/greenwich-opens-cooling-centers-heat-wave-set-to-last-through-weekend-249179/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249179 2026-06-11T15:13:45+0000 greenwichfreepress According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will be in the high 80’s and could well feel as though they are even hotter. There is a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday and due to the humidity, it is expected to feel very hot and dangerous outside. Byram-pool https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/michael-mason-announces-candidacy-for-connecticuts-151st-house-district-249156/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249156 2026-06-11T14:28:38+0000 greenwichfreepress Veteran Greenwich Public Servant Says Hartford Must Listen More and Mandate Less. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/plans-proposed-to-demolish-reconstruct-historic-building-at-2-greenwich-ave-plus-2-adjacent-buildings-249135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249135 2026-06-11T10:32:07+0000 greenwichfreepress A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and  below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-arrest-ny-man-after-attempted-bank-fraud-transaction-249133/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249133 2026-06-11T8:57:45+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the suspect presented a counterfeit Citizens Bank check in the amount of $4,950 using the victim's account information. A search of the arrestee's vehicle revealed several blank check stock, a wireless printer, paper with practice signatures, the counterfeit check, and a bank debit card. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-charged-with-dui-failure-to-install-ignition-interlock-device-249129/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249129 2026-06-11T7:33:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Police responded to the Lucas Point Boat Launch for a welfare check. During their investigation, the arrestee was displaying signs of alcohol impairment and was unconscious behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that was running in reverse. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/weather/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-as-heat-wave-approaches-249119/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249119 2026-06-10T18:39:58+0000 greenwichfreepress The state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated effective at 10:00am on Thursday, June 11, 2026, until 6:00pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026. beach https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/greenwich-teachers-union-issues-statement-on-morale-249082/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249082 2026-06-10T15:19:58+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Board of Education routinely speaks about the importance of stakeholder input, collaboration, transparency, and community engagement. Yet when over 600 educators provide direct feedback about the conditions affecting morale, trust, retention, and professional culture, there appears to be little interest in hearing more." – Greenwich Education Association Executive Board GEA https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-mid-country-private-retreat-248937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248937 2026-06-10T14:00:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Sun-drenched and privately set on 1.45 level acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath mid-country home offers tranquility just minutes from town and steps from Mianus River Park. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/william-louis-tischler-76-249126/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249126 2026-06-10T13:58:05+0000 greenwichfreepress William L. Tischler, 76 years old, passed away on May 26, 2026, after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer. Known mostly as Billy or ‘Tish’ to those who knew him best, he brought an insatiable energy, spirit, humor, and warmth to this earth. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/hamilton-avenue-schools-emilia-furano-named-greenwich-paraeducator-of-the-year-249093/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249093 2026-06-10T12:41:48+0000 greenwichfreepress Emilia Furano was chosen from 15 paraeducator candidates, each representing one of the 15 schools in the district. She will now move forward to represent Greenwich Public Schools for the Connecticut State Department of Education 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award. Screenshot