https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:15:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/lifestyle/food-drink-restaurants/at-raphaels-bakery-orange-awning-signals-welcoming-atmosphere-superior-menu-248226/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248226 2026-05-22T11:09:58+0000 greenwichfreepress Raphaël's Bakery on Mason Street in Greenwich is hard to miss, with its orange awning, matching outdoor seating, and cheerful spring flowers. When customers step inside, they are greeted with a wide display of pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and baked goods. Amelie ordered a turkey and comté sandwich, Julia ordered a vegetarian sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, and Sara enjoyed a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/bencivengo-programs-like-saint-catherines-players-are-not-expendable-luxuries-248223/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248223 2026-05-22T9:08:28+0000 greenwichfreepress "At a time when we constantly speak about the mental health crisis facing children, the isolation many feel, and the need for meaningful connection and purpose, programs like Saint Catherine’s Players are not expendable luxuries. They are lifelines. They are ministries in their own right." – Dr. Jennifer Bencivewngo letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/meet-more-artists-youll-find-at-art-in-the-park-on-sunday-june-7-248073/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248073 2026-05-22T9:00:26+0000 greenwichfreepress The event will feature dozens of local, up-and-coming artists, exhibiting and selling their works to the public, including oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, giclée prints, decoupages and much more. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-8th-grade-capstone-project-highlights-benefits-of-pet-rescue-248220/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248220 2026-05-21T18:16:21+0000 greenwichfreepress If you are not currently in a position to bring a pet into your home, you can still play a vital role in contributing to these wonderful organizations. Consider reaching out to these shelters to discuss temporary fostering opportunities, which get animals out of kennels and into a home environment. Additionally, these nonprofits rely entirely on financial donations, volunteer kennel assistance, and supplies from their public wish lists to keep their doors open.  – Ava Caroll Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwichs-new-lebanon-school-named-2026-ct-blue-ribbon-school-248183/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248183 2026-05-21T14:00:13+0000 greenwichfreepress New Lebanon School is one of 11 elementary schools in Greenwich enrolling 363 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Nearly 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. New Lebanon’s overall accountability index earned in 2024-25 was 89.3, above the state target of 85 and their highest to date. The school’s performance has been improving steadily in recent years. They earned School of Distinction status for the first time in 2021-22 and repeated their performance in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/international-school-at-dundee-to-mark-25-years-of-ib-excellence-with-community-open-house-248180/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248180 2026-05-21T11:36:53+0000 greenwichfreepress Alumni, Families & Staff Invited to Celebrate Quarter Century of Global Education. ISD will host an Open House on Thursday, May 28, from 4:00-5:30pm at its campus at 55 Florence Road in Riverside, bringing together former and current families, alumni, staff, and neighbors to mark a milestone 25 years in the making. ISD https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/joe-kelly-secures-unanimous-nomination-for-state-senate-248194/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248194 2026-05-21T11:00:10+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/code-ninjas-returns-with-another-summer-of-cool-enrichment-248143/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248143 2026-05-21T8:13:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Kids don't just "watch screens" – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-05-21T7:40:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-assessor-and-bet-chair-explain-ins-and-outs-of-town-reval-at-lwv-forum-248139/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248139 2026-05-20T19:50:57+0000 greenwichfreepress BET chair David Weisbrod said Districts 1, 2 and 8 increased at faster rates, with District 1 increasing  37.7%, District 2 increasing 30.6% and District 8 increasing 30.7%. The town's Assessor, Lauren Elliott said there were a bout 950 appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals (whose members are elected) out of the town's 20,000 parcels. Screenshot