https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 19 May 2022 21:40:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-to-review-proposal-to-increase-number-of-horses-at-former-kelsey-farm-254154/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254154 2026-09-23T15:14:07+0000 greenwichfreepress The request is to increase the number of permitted horses from 14 to 24, and to eliminate the ownership designation and the limits on the number of permitted riding classes per week and students per class. Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 10.02.42 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/governor-lamont-announces-new-state-tax-credit-to-help-small-businesses-offer-health-insurance-254257/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254257 2026-09-23T10:57:09+0000 greenwichfreepress How it works: Employers set a monthly contribution amount per employee. Eligible employees can then use those funds toward an individual health insurance plan available through Access Health CT. hartford capital https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/liberty-tree-planted-on-havemeyer-lawn-dedicated-to-the-250th-anniversary-of-us-founding-254251/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254251 2026-09-23T10:41:24+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Tree Conservancy (GTC), along with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Town of Greenwich, joined in planting a Liberty Tree on the lawn in front of the Greenwich Board of Education on Thursday, September 17. Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 2.40.38 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/weekend-fire-damages-playland-dragon-coaster-causes-suspected-to-be-accidental-254242/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254242 2026-09-23T8:05:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Due to the size and construction of the structure and the potential for the incident to develop into a larger and more complex fire, additional resources were immediately requested. Rye firefighters quickly stretched a hose line and placed water on the fire, bringing it under control within approximately 15 minutes of arrival. Screen Shot 2026-09-23 at 7.50.13 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/lourdes-retreat-and-mass-at-st-mary-parish-in-stamford-set-for-sunday-sept-27-254131/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254131 2026-09-22T19:00:52+0000 greenwichfreepress The mass and Retreat are a chance for all to come together as a Catholic community, including for those who are returning to the church. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/2026-treasured-trees-celebration-to-be-held-on-october-22-254184/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254184 2026-09-22T14:45:15+0000 greenwichfreepress As we celebrate America 250, we’ll also recognize some of Greenwich’s remarkable trees that have been standing for 250 years or more, living connections to our community’s past. treasured tree https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/sacred-heart-greenwich-announces-six-students-named-as-national-merit-scholarship-commended-students-254167/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254167 2026-09-22T10:54:57+0000 greenwichfreepress Sacred Heart Greenwich is proud to announce that Sarah Bellissimo '27, Caeley Clough '27, Meghan Marshall '27, Carolyn McBreen '27, Whitney Rousseau '27, and Miranda Zapata-Mardini '27 were named as 2027 Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 10.48.21 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/farm-to-school-grows-at-new-lebanon-school-254136/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254136 2026-09-22T9:12:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Farm to school programs promote food education and help students access seasonal produce by shifting to local food procurement. Teaching students how to grow, cook, and value nourishing food empowers the next generation of leaders to make informed decisions and equips them with essential life skills. – Ali Ghiorse Screen Shot 2026-09-22 at 11.07.14 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-says-no-to-removing-oak-tree-from-approved-landscape-plan-at-40-west-way-254093/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254093 2026-09-21T21:47:06+0000 greenwichfreepress "You're worried the tree might fall, I'd be worried about waves coming over the sea wall and scouring out your front yard. That tree root system is going to protect you and because it's going to hold your earth." – Commissioner Arn Welles Screen Shot 2026-09-20 at 3.50.26 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/ywca-greenwichs-harmony-project-hosts-annual-walk-the-walk-against-domestic-violence-on-october-4-254128/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254128 2026-09-21T12:19:59+0000 greenwichfreepress The event will take place on Sunday, October 4, at 9:00am at Bruce Park. This free, family-and pet-friendly one-mile walk is open to the entire community and aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and the free services available to survivors and their families. Screenshot