https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:52:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/author-nurse-survivor-cheyenne-wilson-shares-her-journey-of-healing-sexual-assault-at-ywca-greenwich-event-246931/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246931 2026-04-23T15:20:51+0000 greenwichfreepress During an event hosted by the YWCA Greenwich's Harmony Project, Cheyenne Wilson, author of "We Are the Evidence," marked sexual assault awareness month. Wilson was candid about her own journey, setbacks, myths, stigmas, and resources including hotlines and the support of community of survivors. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/greenwich-hospitals-advanced-oncology-suite-marks-next-phase-of-smilow-cancer-hospital-expansion-246979/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246979 2026-04-23T11:16:19+0000 greenwichfreepress The 14-bed, all-private oncology unit represents a strategic advancement in the broader Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital project, positioning the hospital to meet growing regional demand for sophisticated, patient-centered cancer care. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/handbells-concert-at-seaside-garden-at-greenwich-point-will-celebrate-nations-250th-246952/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246952 2026-04-23T11:09:54+0000 greenwichfreepress The Knollwood Garden Club of Greenwich is sponsoring the concert, “Let Freedom Ring!" a handbell choirs benefit to support restoring the historic Seaside Gardens on Greenwich Point, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00pm. Rain date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. A reception will follow the concert. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-04-23T9:15:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-board-of-education-okays-250000-for-havemeyer-relocation-study-246752/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246752 2026-04-22T15:50:39+0000 greenwichfreepress Ben Branyan talked about relocating staff from Havemeyer. He said one proposal was to connect to town hall. He talked about moving the district's Facilities to the modular buildings in the Horseneck Parking lot. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/state-rep-steve-meskers-announces-run-for-a-5th-term-to-represent-cts-150th-district-246914/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246914 2026-04-22T15:40:19+0000 greenwichfreepress “We are living in polarizing times. But I have always believed that my responsibility is to represent everyone in this community. Whenever possible—and whenever it’s reasonable—I’ve worked to reach across the aisle, listen to different perspectives, and find solutions that serve us all.” – Steve Meskers Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/nominate-a-pta-volunteer-for-the-annual-essence-awards-246962/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246962 2026-04-22T15:05:03+0000 greenwichfreepress The PTAC Essence award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00am in the Cone Room, 2nd floor, at Town Hall. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ct-electricity-rates-will-be-lowered-for-eversource-ui-customers-246948/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246948 2026-04-22T15:02:51+0000 greenwichfreepress This significant reduction in residential electricity bills is driven by a decrease in the public benefits charge, which will now be a credit on ratepayers’ bills – rather than an additional charge – through at least September. hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/book-discussion-on-may-6-hidden-heroes-the-underground-schools-that-built-the-civil-rights-movement-246942/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246942 2026-04-22T14:48:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The book charts the efforts of four ordinary citizens in the South as they established secret schools to help Black citizens overcome onerous Jim Crow laws and register to vote. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/display-of-harborside-idea-for-rink-location-on-display-before-rtm-246913/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246913 2026-04-22T12:21:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot