https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:53:12 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/hard-money-lender-pleads-guilty-to-defrauding-investors-in-2-cases-involving-bitwise-industries-and-voyager-pacific-capital-management-totaling-45-million-in-losses-246886/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246886 2026-04-21T12:46:41+0000 greenwichfreepress A Fresno, CA man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to Bitwise Industries and Voyager Pacific Capital Management. David Hardcastle and business partner Andrew Adler, 32, of Greenwich, loaned Bitwise Industries approximately $20 million in high-interest hard money loans through their special purpose entity Startop Investments LLC. Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/the-maritime-aquarium-at-norwalk-welcomes-new-harbor-seal-kaya-246864/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246864 2026-04-21T9:49:33+0000 greenwichfreepress Guests can see Kaya in Pinniped Cove and learn more about harbor seals, their adaptations, and conservation challenges. They can also catch a seal feeding, which occurs daily at 11:30am and 3:00pm.    Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/ywca-greenwichs-annual-stand-against-racism-set-for-friday-3-246869/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246869 2026-04-21T9:30:14+0000 greenwichfreepress This year’s program is titled, “How to Have ‘The Talk’ – How do Parents Talk to Their Kids About Inclusion,” and will feature keynote speaker Ali Morgan, Educational Consultant for ALKM Consulting. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/gcds-proposes-20-new-prefabricated-staff-apartments-daycare-addition-246875/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246875 2026-04-21T8:45:37+0000 greenwichfreepress GCDS wants to add 20 new housing units and  improvements to the Schwarz Campus, and an addition to the daycare facility. It is located in the RA-1 zone. Today the property has 44 residential units (64 bedrooms) served by 102 parking spaces, including 10 gravel spaces and 6 additional  spaces. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/behind-the-headset-inside-greenwich-public-safety-dispatch-246837/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246837 2026-04-20T20:35:48+0000 greenwichfreepress While residents may never see the dispatch room, its impact is felt across the community, in faster response times, coordinated emergency efforts, and the steady presence of someone ready to answer the call. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/nh-woman-who-led-police-on-i95-chase-had-firearm-machete-and-axe-in-vehicle-246861/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246861 2026-04-20T19:46:07+0000 greenwichfreepress When state police caught up with the hit-and-run driver near exit 26 on I-95, their investigation located a firearm, SOG tomahawk axe and a 12-inch Sogfari black machete inside the vehicle. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/popular-learn-before-you-leave-college-safety-panel-returns-on-april-29-at-greenwich-library-246663/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246663 2026-04-20T13:55:57+0000 greenwichfreepress The third annual “Learn Before You Leave” will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 7-8pm, at the Greenwich Library’s Marx Family Black Box Theater. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register today. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/lawrence-frank-chiappetta-jr-72-246851/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246851 2026-04-20T13:49:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Family and friends will gather on Wednesday morning 9:00-10:30am at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home in Greenwich. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am St. Michael’s RC Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/stamford-police-make-quick-arrest-in-overnight-robbery-246847/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246847 2026-04-20T13:41:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Police said officers located a female victim who reported that while walking eastbound on the sidewalk, a male on a bicycle approached and forcibly grabbed her bag, causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene after a brief struggle. Screenshot 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 2026-04-20T11:25:39+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