https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 04 May 2025 01:42:34 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/rtm-motions-to-reduce-budget-for-rink-and-ghs-pool-fail-cut-to-roger-sherman-project-passes-247808/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247808 2026-05-12T15:26:44+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich RTM voted to approve a $542,404,659 budget for the town. Of that number $92,100,000 was for capital project funds.. Of that number, $92,100,000 reflects capital project funds. A high profile motion to reduce $40+ million funding for construction and design for the Hamill Rink modified flip in Morlot Park in Byram by $38,500,000, leaving only enough to fund design work, failed. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-respond-to-public-school-swatting-incident-with-secure-in-place-protocol-247803/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247803 2026-05-12T11:51:44+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Schools Superintendent shared a message noting that the swatting incident impacted Central Middle School. Out of an abundance of caution, CMS was placed in a Secure in Place status while officers assessed the situation. Officers assigned to school patrol were already on scene at the time of the incident and immediately responded. central middle school https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/pz-watch-fitness-center-proposed-at-100-east-putnam-ave-in-cos-cob-247738/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247738 2026-05-12T9:08:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Programming would include a balanced mix of Pilates, barre, yoga, medication and breathwork. The applicant seeks to offer group classes as well as private and semi-private instruction. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/photos-ghs-spring-musical-grease-opens-thursday-go-greased-lightning-247754/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247754 2026-05-12T7:25:30+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich High School's spring musical production of Grease is set for Thursday, May 14; Friday, May 15; and Saturday, May 16 in the school's performing arts center. Shows start at 7:00pm. There is an intermission between Act 1 and Act 2. Reserve tickets online. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/guinness-record-holders-honored-during-toms-driving-school-75th-anniversary-celebration-247721/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247721 2026-05-11T13:00:47+0000 greenwichfreepress Owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio, who are siblings, were recognized as Guinness World Record title holders for being the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years as owner and operator of the school. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-public-schools-presents-the-2026-paraeducators-of-the-year-247743/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247743 2026-05-11T13:00:08+0000 greenwichfreepress The Connecticut State Department of Education defines a paraeducator as an employee who assists teachers and/or other certified professionals or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students. havemeyer-building-BOE https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/linda-ann-pagano-78-247747/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247747 2026-05-11T11:08:58+0000 greenwichfreepress An informal celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Coxe & Graziano, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT . Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/honoring-meredith-sampsons-living-legacy-247706/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247706 2026-05-11T9:23:14+0000 greenwichfreepress "Members of the Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park carefully relocated many of Meredith’s cherished native plants before her property is sold. These plants—some rare and not even available in garden centers—include native ferns, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, and more, all chosen by Meredith to support birds, bees, and other pollinators." - Friends of Binney Park Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/perrot-memorial-library-and-greenwich-historical-society-present-music-of-america-an-outdoor-patriotic-concert-247654/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247654 2026-05-11T9:09:55+0000 greenwichfreepress On Saturday, May 16, at 2:00pm come and enjoy Music of America, a free outdoor patriotic concert on the Greenwich Historical Society’s Lawn, co-sponsored by Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich Historical Society. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/grease-is-the-latest-word-at-ghs-as-spring-musical-approaches-247710/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247710 2026-05-11T8:30:17+0000 greenwichfreepress The annual Greenwich High School musical is Grease, with performances on May 14, 15 and 16. All performances will be at 7:00pm in the GHS Performing Arts Center. Screenshot