https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:37:55 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-watch-private-a-i-school-proposed-for-downtown-greenwich-250379/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250379 2026-07-07T11:52:25+0000 greenwichfreepress Alpha School seeks to change the use of the building at 20 East Elm from retail to school for children up to grade 8. Currently all retail areas of the building are vacant or will soon be vacant. The second floor is occupied by a medical office. Alpha School is an AI-powered private school network co-founded by software billionaire Joe Liemandt, who has committed billions to scaling the school model. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/smart-bins-for-food-scrap-collection-launch-in-greenwich-this-week-250375/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250375 2026-07-07T7:56:31+0000 greenwichfreepress Starting Thursday, July 9, the Town of Greenwich will expand the municipal Scraps to Soil program with the addition of smart units at Binney Park and Cos Cob Park, an innovative solution to make food scrap recycling easier and more convenient for residents. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/snap-recipients-who-lost-power-in-saturdays-storm-may-qualify-for-food-replacement-250373/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250373 2026-07-07T7:05:35+0000 greenwichfreepress To receive replacement benefits, clients who experienced power outages that lasted at least four hours must report their losses to DSS—either orally or in writing—no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2026. hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/lifestyle/food-drink-restaurants/lunar-an-authentic-chinese-food-restaurant-set-to-open-on-west-putnam-ave-250340/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250340 2026-07-06T20:37:47+0000 greenwichfreepress "Right now there are more Chinese restaurants closing. Greenwich needs a traditional Chinese restaurant, and we have a very strong team." – Bill Xia, owner of Lunar, set for a soft opening this summer Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/historic-district-commission-july-8-agenda-features-proposed-demo-of-2-greenwich-ave-250346/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250346 2026-07-06T16:47:33+0000 greenwichfreepress "HDC/DISCUSSION ITEM. 2 Greenwich Avenue is seeking to demolish the existing structure and the two flanking it on either side and it has sparked a great deal of letter-writing and vocal opposition." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/attorney-general-wong-announces-cvs-will-pay-36-6-m-to-settle-allegations-of-over-dispensing-insulin-pens-250344/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250344 2026-07-06T16:30:13+0000 greenwichfreepress “Over a decade, CVS over-billed our public healthcare programs for huge quantities of insulin pens, filling refills too early, too often, and too many." – Attorney General William Tong hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2026-sidewalk-sales-days-250205/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250205 2026-07-06T15:01:38+0000 greenwichfreepress Parking is available throughout the event at the Pickwick Plaza parking garages, including one located at 200 Greenwich Avenue (entrance on West Elm Street) and another at 1 Pickwick Plaza (off East Putnam Avenue, adjacent to Sotheby's Realty). In addition, Greenwich municipal lots and nearby street parking are available. Greenwich sidewalk sales https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-to-begin-summer-milling-and-paving-moving-west-to-east-across-greenwich-250342/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250342 2026-07-06T14:29:47+0000 greenwichfreepress Paving schedules are subject to change due to weather, contractor schedules, and other unforeseen circumstances. Portable message boards may also be placed in neighborhoods in advance of paving operations to provide additional scheduling information. road works https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/nominations-open-for-the-greenwich-tree-conservancys-2026-treasured-trees-program-250330/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250330 2026-07-06T14:16:04+0000 greenwichfreepress A Treasured Tree may be cherished for many reasons: a special memory or family story, its history, a unique shape, beautiful spring flowers or fall foliage, its impressive size or age, or simply the joy it has brought over the years. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/a-garden-crawl-for-the-ages-tour-de-veggie-250180/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250180 2026-07-06T13:32:34+0000 greenwichfreepress Open to the entire community, the event will take place rain or shine on Thursday, July 30. Screenshot