https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:11:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/gcds-proposes-20-new-prefabricated-staff-apartments-daycare-addition-246875/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246875 2026-04-21T17:45:37+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/news/government/greenwich-first-selectman-camillo-announces-formation-of-town-of-greenwich-ai-task-force-246896/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246896 2026-04-21T17:38:28+0000 greenwichfreepress The Members of the Greenwich AI Task Force include Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Jay Bellissimo, Kathy Smith, Pat Fuscaldo, Roy Weissman, Sloane Taliaferro and Toufic Wakin. town hall https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-dept-e-bike-popularity-brings-rise-in-unsafe-reckless-riding-behaviors-246889/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246889 2026-04-21T16:52:50+0000 greenwichfreepress Sidewalk Exceptions: Per Greenwich Municode, no person shall ride a bicycle, e-scooter, skateboard, or skate on any of the following streets or locations: Greenwich Avenue, Sound Beach Avenue, West Putnam Avenue from Field Point Road to Lafayette Place, East Putnam Avenue from Lafayette Place to Milbank Avenue, Cos Cob School Rear Area, Havemeyer Building North Parking Lot, Town Hall, Including Rear Patio Area. Screenshot 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/ywca-greenwichs-annual-stand-against-racism-set-for-friday-3-246869/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246869 2026-04-21T11:30:14+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/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/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