https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:55:40 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/silver-shield-foundation-7th-annual-greenwich-walk-at-tods-point-set-for-nov-7-256364/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256364 2026-10-29T12:21:41+0000 greenwichfreepress Walkers  will raise funds to support the Silver Shield Foundation’s core mission to provide educational support and services to the children and surviving spouses of Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS members killed in the line of duty. silver-shield-foundation-2 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/jeremy-nappi-promoted-to-sr-vp-of-advancement-operations-at-greenwich-united-way-256357/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256357 2026-10-29T11:50:43+0000 greenwichfreepress In his new role, Nappi will take charge of daily operations and major fundraising. He will focus on matching community resources with local health, education, and self-sufficiency programs. Screen Shot 2026-10-29 at 11.45.00 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-town-clerk-announces-absentee-ballot-2026-election-special-hours-256353/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256353 2026-10-29T11:42:38+0000 greenwichfreepress The Town Clerk will have special office hours for the purpose of Absentee Ballot voting on Saturday, Oct 31 from 8:00 to 11:00am, prior to early voting opening at 10:00am, and Monday, Nov 2 with and extended hours until 7:00pm. town hall w:bluesky https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-concerns-on-greenwich-academy-glenville-campus-traffic-site-disturbance-wetlands-drainage-archeological-significance-256322/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256322 2026-10-28T14:32:08+0000 greenwichfreepress "The whole thing is a humongo campus. All of mid-country Greenwich is going to be the new Academy campus – one big driveway." – Janet Lockton Screen Shot 2026-10-28 at 2.15.32 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/from-first-stick-to-head-coach-demi-janis-returns-to-lead-ogrcc-field-hockey-256171/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256171 2026-10-28T14:00:55+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich native and former OGRCC player brings collegiate experience and a passion for teaching to the next generation. Screen Shot 2026-10-27 at 2.03.29 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/oberlander-ready-to-put-my-experience-to-work-for-you-256168/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256168 2026-10-28T11:42:36+0000 greenwichfreepress "I’ve knocked on thousands of doors, attended dozens of community events, visited with business owners, and talked with neighbors across Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan. And as this campaign draws to a close, what I’ll remember most isn’t the speeches, debates or endorsements. It’s the people." – Jill Oberlander, Candidates for State Senate - 36th District oberlander https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/behlen-the-question-was-about-utilities-and-seniors-economic-security-256166/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256166 2026-10-28T10:54:52+0000 greenwichfreepress "In a bizarre departure from the moderator’s question, Joe asks his own question about how to raise the state’s revenue. And his answer to his own question is a masterclass in bluster and bombast that, in the end, was a non-answer." – Phyllis Behlen, Greenwich letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/tarkington-michael-mason-for-state-representative-151st-district-256163/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256163 2026-10-28T10:47:11+0000 greenwichfreepress "I know Mike well. We worked together on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) for 15 years. Mike is the most experienced candidate for the State Representative151 st District." – Leslie Tarkington letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/klockenbrink-a-whole-other-ballgame-256109/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256109 2026-10-28T9:28:18+0000 greenwichfreepress "We need people who read, who are conversant with the issues, who understand how government works and who will roll up their sleeves to do the hard work of protecting Connecticut from the excesses and corruption of this presidency. Working across party lines is valuable, but it is not enough. Our representatives must also have the knowledge and judgment to recognize what is at stake and the experience to act effectively." - Myra Klockenbrink letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/walko-mason-is-a-thoughtful-and-effective-leader-256151/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256151 2026-10-28T9:13:32+0000 greenwichfreepress "Mike also understands the complex financial and social issues facing Greenwich, including the implications of 8-30g and its impact on local control. We can see the consequences of these policies in the construction projects increasingly reshaping our town." – Steve Walko letter to the editor