https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:38:15 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/pz-watch-cos-cob-just-salad-application-approved-unanimously-246700/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246700 2026-04-16T11:51:24+0000 greenwichfreepress An existing free-standing tenant sign for Cos Cob Plaza encroaches on the state right of way and the motion to approve included a condition that it be relocated. just salad cos cob plaza https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-questions-dept-of-transportation-denial-for-school-bus-parking-under-i95-due-to-potentially-flammable-nature-246676/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246676 2026-04-16T10:11:25+0000 greenwichfreepress Ben Branyan's presentation for Thursday night to the BOE describes Greenwich Public Schools as an "outlier," given the denial to park buses under I95 despite other locations where vehicles park under the highway in Connecticut. He asserts the FHWA framework is inconsistently applied. A memorandum from the FHWA in November 2023 cited a fire that resulted in the closure of a bridge on the Santa Monica Freeway, causing the detour of approximately 290,000 vehicles per day. The memo also cited a similar incident in March 2017 in Atlanta, GA when a massive fire ignited under I-85 North  caused a 100-foot section of the bridge to collapse. IMG_2016 https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/healing-touch-team-to-share-the-power-of-biofield-therapy-at-hope-day-at-the-ymca-greenwich-246671/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246671 2026-04-16T10:00:01+0000 greenwichfreepress Biofield therapies such as Healing Touch are increasingly used in hospitals, schools, and wellness programs as complementary approaches to support emotional and physical health. The event at the YMCA Greenwich is open to the public and provides an opportunity for individuals curious about energy-based therapies to experience this gentle modality firsthand. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/popular-learn-before-you-leave-college-safety-panel-returns-on-april-29-at-greenwich-library-246663/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246663 2026-04-16T9:00:57+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/business/new-owner-new-name-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-caters-to-customers-246579/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246579 2026-04-15T16:45:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Located at the intersection of Sheephill and Palmer Hill, the new owner renamed the former LaBella's to Stone Bridge Wine & Spirits in honor of the historic Palmer Hill Road Bridge across the street. "I'm here to cater to my customers." – Peter Shah, owner Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-high-school-third-signing-ceremony-of-25-26-brings-student-athlete-total-to-38-246627/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246627 2026-04-15T15:30:24+0000 greenwichfreepress This brings the school's total of student athletes continuing their athletic careers for a D1, Ivy or Military Academy to 38 students. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/stamford-off-duty-police-officer-charged-in-crash-resulting-in-serious-injuries-to-uber-driver-246632/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246632 2026-04-15T14:07:42+0000 greenwichfreepress State police took possession of both vehicles and the event data recorder in the Molchanov's VW indicated that 2 seconds before the crash, his vehicle was traveling 73 mph with the service break activation off. The speed limit on Long Ridge Rd/Rte 104 where the crash occurred was 45mph. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/distinguished-teachers-awards-committee-announces-greenwich-schools-2026-distinguished-teacher-recipients-246636/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246636 2026-04-15T13:38:19+0000 greenwichfreepress “There are superheroes amongst us here in Greenwich and our children are the lucky ones because they get to interact with them each day." – Distinguished teacher committee chair Angie Hartofilis havemeyer-building-BOE https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/245861-245861/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=245861 2026-04-15T11:28:30+0000 greenwichfreepress This fun, family-friendly event is packed with activities for learning practical, creative ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably. Enjoy an eco-marketplace, interactive exhibits, live demos on "scrappy cooking" and mending, and even a recycling-reuse drive for a host of items. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/ywca-greenwichs-stand-against-racism-lets-have-the-talk-246594/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246594 2026-04-15T10:51:08+0000 greenwichfreepress "Childhood should be a magical time of wonder and exploration. Most importantly, it should be a time of innocence. It should. However, that is not the case. The complications of the world often meet young Black children before they are ready. To borrow from the popular adage, if Black kids are old enough to experience and understand racism, then their non-Black counterparts should be able to do the same." – Mary Lee Kiernan, President & CEO, YWCA Greenwich; Simone Quartey, Director, YWCA Greenwich’s Center for Equity & Justice; and Ali Morgan, Education Consultant, Keynote for 2026 Stand Against Racism letter to the editor