https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:29:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/after-greenwich-blight-review-board-hearing-property-owner-told-to-clean-up-immediately-247196/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247196 2026-04-29T12:27:06+0000 greenwichfreepress The Blight Review Board hearing officer's memorandum of decision found that the Town had established there was a nuisance and blight at the property at 93 Bruce Park Avenue, constituting an emergency, requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and warrants that an appropriate member of the blight review board immediately act to correct or abate the emergency. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-chamber-of-commerce-announces-sidewalk-sales-dates-new-twists-to-4-day-event-247230/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247230 2026-04-29T12:04:04+0000 greenwichfreepress The dates are July 9-12, 2026. New this year, the Chamber is working on dedicated spaces for nonprofits and youth entrepreneurs – an exciting addition that reflects the evolving needs of the community. sidewalk sales https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/eastern-middle-school-debaters-deliver-outstanding-performance-247223/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247223 2026-04-29T11:58:50+0000 greenwichfreepress This impressive showing at the Connecticut Middle School Debate League highlights the commitment, preparation, and passion of Eastern Middle School’s young debaters. With such momentum, the team is poised for continued success in future competitions. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-green-clean-celebrates-four-decades-of-community-impact-247219/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247219 2026-04-29T11:54:40+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Green & Clean is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary celebration, Toast to 40 Years, to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5:00–7:00pm at The Field Club of Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/stamford-public-schools-announces-new-superintendent-247207/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247207 2026-04-28T21:51:55+0000 greenwichfreepress From this initial pool of 27 candidates, the Board of Education identified five semifinalists who were interviewed by the BOE in March. The BOE conducted in-person interviews with the finalists earlier this month. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/connecticut-man-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-exploiting-multiple-children-247192/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247192 2026-04-28T18:15:54+0000 greenwichfreepress “Though Gookool was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for his 2018 conviction, he served just over 2 years of that sentence because the rest was suspended. This left him inadequately punished and totally undeterred, repeating the same conduct with multiple victims not only after his release but while still on probation for it." - First Assistant US Attorney John A. Sarcone III Taiel D Gookool, Photo courtesy Greenwich Police https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-high-school-names-honor-roll-high-honor-roll-for-3rd-marking-period-247190/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247190 2026-04-28T16:08:45+0000 greenwichfreepress GHS be here be safe https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-arrest-car-thieves-who-targeted-riverside-247183/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247183 2026-04-28T15:51:34+0000 greenwichfreepress On on April 17 police patrol units responded to the area of Indian Point Lane around 5:00pm on a report of a motor vehicle theft in progress. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/dogs/after-another-continuance-for-animal-cruelty-suspect-greenwich-animal-control-officers-lament-lack-of-government-registry-for-animal-abusers-247179/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247179 2026-04-28T13:24:02+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Animal Control Officers lamented the lack of government registry Across the state for animal abusers. Marie Feniello https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/delivering-on-hamill-rink-respecting-the-process-and-our-kids-247176/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247176 2026-04-28T9:17:39+0000 greenwichfreepress "After years of work and broad community consensus, this project is ready. It is time to deliver for our kids and our community." – Joe Rothenberg letter to the editor