https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:49:43 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-scholarship-fund-announces-milestone-gala-on-oct-17-at-riverside-yacht-club-248123/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248123 2026-05-24T10:15:16+0000 greenwichfreepress The event will feature dinner, dancing, special tributes, and celebratory moments recognizing the Department’s rich history and longstanding contributions to Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/commemoration-for-national-gun-violence-awareness-day-on-june-5-248118/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248118 2026-05-24T10:07:45+0000 greenwichfreepress Gun violence continues to be one of the leading causes of deaths of children and teens, and in Connecticut 151 people were killed in 2025. Screen Shot 2023-06-02 at 2.03.22 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/friends-of-the-wallace-center-announce-friendraiser-happy-hour-248102/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248102 2026-05-24T9:27:26+0000 greenwichfreepress The Friends of the Wallace Center is happy to announce that its Friendraiser/Fundraiser Happy Hour at Caren’s Cos Cobber is back by popular demand. Please come be a “Best Friend” to the Wallace Center and enjoy a drink, appetizer specials,  great camaraderie and win fun door prizes. IMG_8479 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/riverside-garden-club-to-celebrate-nations-250th-at-knapps-tavern-248256/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248256 2026-05-23T19:13:17+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-department-opens-its-doors-for-community-focused-police-day-2026-248197/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248197 2026-05-23T16:58:56+0000 greenwichfreepress Throughout the day, officers showcased specialized units including the SWAT team, dive team, and the department drone program. Police vehicles and equipment were displayed outside headquarters as children and families had the opportunity to speak directly with officers about their roles and training. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/junior-league-of-greenwich-completes-100-volunteer-hours-during-inaugural-all-service-day-248106/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248106 2026-05-23T9:32:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Forty-five members partnered with local nonprofits across Greenwich in a day of hands-on service supporting children, families, and community organizations. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/owner-of-connecticut-strip-club-pleads-guilty-248071/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248071 2026-05-23T9:31:29+0000 greenwichfreepress The club operator pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to use an interstate facility to promote or facilitate prostitution, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of five years; one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of five years; one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years; and two counts of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from unlawful activity, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years on each count. Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/lockton-blue-line-solutions-is-controlled-by-raf-equity-248251/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248251 2026-05-23T9:07:46+0000 greenwichfreepress "The RTM is voting in June to accept the Greenwich Speed Camera plan. We all want our children to be safe, but we do not want our Town to be the honey pot for an out of state Equity Fund." - Janet Lockton letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/tina-courpas-receives-unanimous-support-from-local-republicans-for-second-term-representing-149th-district-248247/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248247 2026-05-23T8:27:09+0000 greenwichfreepress State Rep. Tina Courpas received the unanimous endorsement of Republican delegates from Greenwich and Stamford on Thursday night at Greenwich Town Hall, officially beginning her campaign for a second term representing the 149th House District. tina courpas https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/george-washington-inaugural-bible-comes-to-greenwich-247844/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247844 2026-05-23T7:06:43+0000 greenwichfreepress In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich. Screenshot