https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:31:29 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/june-8-marks-start-of-full-road-closure-on-north-street-for-bridge-project-248634/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248634 2026-06-02T10:53:56+0000 greenwichfreepress During the full road closure, residents are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/glenville-corridor-nears-completion-road-closure-for-paving-approved-248633/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248633 2026-06-02T10:01:36+0000 greenwichfreepress At the last Selectmen meeting on May 28, DPW civil engineer Ian Brown requested a road closure on Glenville Road between Glen Ridge and Weaver Street for the overnight hours (9:00pm to 6:00am) between June 21 to June 25. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/hudson-valley-honor-flight-honors-61-veterans-with-trip-to-dc-248623/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248623 2026-06-02T9:00:00+0000 greenwichfreepress Hudson Valley Honor Flight flew 61 veterans of the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II conflicts to Washington DC, where they toured several monuments before having dinner and flying back to White Plains airport, where they were greeted by several hundred family and friends. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/june-is-pride-month-pride-is-a-promise-248596/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248596 2026-06-02T8:51:00+0000 greenwichfreepress "Pride is more than color and celebration; it is a promise — to ourselves, to our neighbors, and to the young people growing up here — that everyone has a right to live openly and without fear. That promise is why towns gather each June, and why Greenwich will come together on Saturday, June 6 at 4:00pm. - Allison Hope pride rainbow https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/voyeurism-charges-for-suspect-who-grabbed-juvenile-walking-to-middle-school-last-fall-248621/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248621 2026-06-01T23:00:16+0000 greenwichfreepress After the September 2025 arrest of Hector J Romero Vargas, a second investigation was conducted. Detectives obtained two search warrants to conduct a forensic examination of a cell phone. Digital evidence included files containing sexual abuse material and numerous voyeuristic photographs and video recordings. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-the-great-speed-camera-debate-of-26-248600/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248600 2026-06-01T17:28:35+0000 greenwichfreepress "Supporters insist these cameras are not about revenue. Fair enough. If every driver obeyed the speed limit, the towns would collect nothing. But when local governments begin projecting millions of dollars in future ticket revenue (and dreaming of how it might be spent), they shouldn't be surprised when taxpayers become suspicious." - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/patel-honoring-president-bush-getting-it-right-248607/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248607 2026-06-01T16:49:03+0000 greenwichfreepress "Multiple Town boards have independently flagged that each proposed location risks overshadowing memorials to soldiers who died in combat...There are other locations, including in front of Town Hall, that would honor President Bush's record of public service without raising that concern. Those alternatives have not been seriously explored." - Aakash Patel Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/10th-annual-greenwich-pride-event-set-for-saturday-june-6-248488/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248488 2026-06-01T14:20:13+0000 greenwichfreepress Former Selectman Drew Marzullo, who was the first openly gay Selectman, serving as from 2009-2017, was asked to return to speak at the flag raising this year. He brought the idea of raising the Pride flag that year, and ever since, it has been raised every June. The community will gather on June 6 to hear remarks from elected officials, religious, community and LGBTQ+ leaders. There will be a formal proclamation declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Greenwich there will be a Pride flag raising. Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 6.43.13 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/behind-the-scenes-of-the-ghs-pops-concert-with-luke-rosenberg-choral-music-director-248537/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248537 2026-06-01T14:00:39+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich High School Choral Department held its annual Pops Concert on May 27 in the school's performing arts center. The event featured upbeat popular music featuring all four GHS choirs, with guest performances by the GHS Modern Band. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/register-today-for-the-americas-250th-greenwich-community-5k-fun-mile-one-community-two-distances-250-years-of-history-248135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248135 2026-06-01T11:31:23+0000 greenwichfreepress The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Screenshot