https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:00:19 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/riverside-garden-club-to-celebrate-nations-250th-at-knapps-tavern-248256/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248256 2026-05-31T9:13:17+0000 greenwichfreepress The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden.  Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-remind-residents-connecticuts-social-host-laws-have-serious-consequences-248581/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248581 2026-05-31T6:47:10+0000 greenwichfreepress In addition to criminal penalties, hosts may also be held civilly liable for injuries, motor vehicle crashes, property damage, or other incidents resulting from underage intoxication involving alcohol or cannabis. underage drinking party https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lwv-greenwich-legislative-de-brief-state-budget-guns-vaccines-248452/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248452 2026-05-30T19:34:12+0000 greenwichfreepress A League of Women Voters Greenwich legislative recap featured the entire Greenwich delegation, who reflected on the recently concluded legislative session and a view to next year. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/isd-marks-25-years-of-ib-academic-excellence-with-well-attended-open-house-248490/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248490 2026-05-30T15:16:48+0000 greenwichfreepress The 25 year anniversary year milestone was commemorated during an open house event featuring history from the school, including old articles and yearbooks, and visits to the school’s classrooms. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/code-ninjas-returns-with-another-summer-of-cool-enrichment__trashed-248143/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248143 2026-05-30T13:13:57+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/schools/greenwich-school-board-votes-to-enter-settlement-discussions-in-lawsuit-with-first-selectman-camillo-and-town-248460/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248460 2026-05-29T20:00:10+0000 greenwichfreepress The board voted unanimously on an action item concerning a lawsuit between First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Board of Education. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ct-attorney-general-warns-against-job-recruiter-scams-248480/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248480 2026-05-29T12:30:19+0000 greenwichfreepress Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters from legitimate companies to steal money, personal information, and other sensitive information from job seekers. These scams often appear on popular job search websites, like Indeed and LinkedIn, and on social media. The criminals may identify and target job seekers who have recently posted about the job search, layoffs, or displayed an “open to work” banner on their profiles.  william tong https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/lillian-intrieri-97-248485/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248485 2026-05-29T11:48:22+0000 greenwichfreepress To honor Lillian’s life, family and friends will gather on Wednesday 4:00-8:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Ave in Greenwich. Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home Thursday at 10:30am followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/37th-annual-one-mile-swim-returns-to-greenwich-point-to-support-water-safety-and-swim-lesson-scholarships-248475/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248475 2026-05-29T11:13:20+0000 greenwichfreepress This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/audubon-greenwich-announces-special-author-event-with-dr-dale-atkins-248417/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248417 2026-05-29T10:07:52+0000 greenwichfreepress Her newest release, Dear Deer (Mascot Books; June 2, 2026), is a heartfelt story and timely call to action, encouraging families to help children step away from screens and reconnect with the natural world. Through a shared outdoor adventure, young readers discover lessons in compassion, patience, collaboration, and empathy—while learning to slow down and tune into their senses. Screenshot