https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:36:40 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/down-the-hatch-with-jonas-korff-greenwich-food-reviewer-246354/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246354 2026-04-14T7:38:06+0000 greenwichfreepress We caught up with Jonas Korff, a member of the GHS class of 2026, at Joey B's in Cos Cob where he ordered a deluxe double cheeseburger and elaborated on its superiority. During the visit, a local middle schooler, Henry Ingraham, said, "I love your videos...I like how they're very local and I've been to most of the place he reviews and eat the same stuff he's reviewing." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-public-schools-presents-the-2026-community-service-awards-246523/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246523 2026-04-13T15:39:45+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Public Schools have announced that the 2026 Community Service Awards will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00 pm at Greenwich High School’s Performing Arts Center to recognize student participation in service activities that help to improve both their school and the community. The entire community is invited to attend. Check out the winners! Dr.Fleishman https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/fly-to-the-forest-on-april-24-for-the-2026-tree-party-at-mcardles-greenhouse-246515/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246515 2026-04-13T15:25:39+0000 greenwichfreepress Tree Party co-chairs Sammie Lazar Jacobs, Saila Kukar Shah, and Hannah Kremer Steen, along with their committee, are planning a memorable and festive evening. Enjoy specialty cocktails and wine by Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, a longtime supporter, and delicious hors d’oeuvres in a festive ‘Flight of the Forest’ theme. You’ll connect with neighbors, who also want to protect our town’s natural heritage and support the vital work of preserving and enhancing our precious tree canopy.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-cotswold-style-manor-on-private-road-246186/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246186 2026-04-13T12:00:16+0000 greenwichfreepress Exquisitely renovated Cotswold-style manor on a private road, blending timeless charm with modern elegance. Set on two serene, landscaped acres overlooking Horseneck Brook, this home offers tranquility and understated sophistication. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ct-dept-of-transportation-launches-statewide-litter-cleanup-blitz-to-address-rising-roadway-trash-246537/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246537 2026-04-13T11:14:34+0000 greenwichfreepress The statewide litter picking blitz in response to an increase in trash being discarded along state roads and highways launched on Monday, April 13, 2026, and will run through Friday, April 17, 2026. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/light-up-greenwich-community-campaign-launches-to-elevate-fireworks-for-250th-anniversary-246510/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246510 2026-04-13T11:00:20+0000 greenwichfreepress Light Up Greenwich is a community-wide fundraising campaign designed to enhance the Town’s beloved Fourth of July fireworks celebrations at Binney Park and Greenwich Point. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/stamford-fire-dept-rescues-kayakers-after-kayak-overturns-due-to-wind-gust-and-choppy-waters-246544/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246544 2026-04-13T10:29:32+0000 greenwichfreepress The Stamford Fire Dept reminded recreational boaters and kayakers to look ahead at weather conditions on Long Island Sound prior to going out on the water. Conditions inland can be drastically different out on the water. Saturday’s Long Island Sound conditions called for a small craft advisory, wind gusts of 25-30 mph and the water temperature at 43 degrees. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/twice-treasured-returns-with-its-curated-womens-resale-event-coming-to-greenwich-246111/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246111 2026-04-13T9:18:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Thousands of items, boutique-style shopping, and major savings—all in one weekend. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/community-pantry-at-ghs-meeting-the-students-where-they-are-246119/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246119 2026-04-12T20:30:58+0000 greenwichfreepress PTA volunteers Jennette Leal and Maureen Harper were busy before spring break sending students home with fresh produce and items like bags of beans and rice their families can use for meal prep. The community pantry at GHS was originally started by Folsom House administrator Andrew Byrne and assistant dean Laura Boyd to help about 40 students. Word of mouth spread and they quickly learned there are more students in need.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/camillo-asks-for-rtm-to-postpone-bush-statue-item-from-april-call-246495/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246495 2026-04-12T20:15:28+0000 greenwichfreepress "Also, the gift will not be in the form of a check. The actual statue will be presented as the gift, so there would be no need for it to go before the BET...Another recurring question seems to be about the donation. As has been stated many times, Scott Frantz is again stepping up to the plate for our Town and will be funding this memorial completely on his own." – First Selectman Fred Camillo Screenshot