https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:37 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/the-person-you-want-in-the-room-255740/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255740 2026-10-21T15:26:04+0000 greenwichfreepress "Jill is the person you want in the room when a hard decision has to be made. She does her homework. She listens. She asks questions (lots of them) because she wants to understand the details before she reaches a conclusion." – Victoria Martin Young letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/next-for-the-wrecking-ball-in-downtown-greenwich-1909-two-family-255539/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255539 2026-10-21T14:30:30+0000 greenwichfreepress The end of the 45 day wait is Nov 19, 2026. The first date the permit for demolition is eligible for issuance is Nov 20, 2026. Screen Shot 2026-10-18 at 4.20.20 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/nappo-if-i-were-a-republican-255781/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255781 2026-10-21T14:23:41+0000 greenwichfreepress "What happened to fiscal responsibility? Look at the enormous deficits, mounting debt, and ridiculous spending on vanity projects. Republicans championed limited government, yet Washington pressures universities and law firms and takes stakes in private companies. What happened to defending the Constitution and individual rights?" – Jen Nappo letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/ymca-of-greenwich-invites-families-to-halloween-fun-day-on-october-24-255433/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255433 2026-10-21T9:56:01+0000 greenwichfreepress Children and families are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy an afternoon of spooky fun in a welcoming community atmosphere. Goody bags will be provided to participating children. Screen Shot 2026-10-17 at 1.58.11 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/let-there-be-lights-greenwich-and-cos-cob-get-ready-to-glow-255758/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255758 2026-10-21T9:07:04+0000 greenwichfreepress The holiday lights will be switched on Thanksgiving week, illuminating Greenwich Avenue, East Putnam Avenue from Church Street and Greenwich Avenue, and downtown Cos Cob. The displays will remain in place through the end of January 2027. Screen Shot 2026-10-20 at 8.15.06 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/rota-we-cannot-afford-to-sit-out-this-midterm-election-cycle-255546/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255546 2026-10-21T8:57:37+0000 greenwichfreepress "It is not an exaggeration to say that our way of life is at stake as is our quiet enjoyment of our homes, our town as well our state due to unfunded mandates from Hartford particularly under 8-30g and the more recent passage of HB8002." – Adele Rota letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-pz-concerns-on-goddard-school-traffic-and-circulation-at-former-acme-persist-255514/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255514 2026-10-20T20:00:29+0000 greenwichfreepress The Goddard School went before the Greenwich Planning & Zoning commission at their last meeting, again seeking approval to put a daycare facility with a proposed enrollment of 216 in the former Acme supermarket at 160 West Putnam Ave. Screen Shot 2026-10-19 at 11.51.48 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-unique-opportunity-in-old-greenwich-255554/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255554 2026-10-20T19:00:42+0000 greenwichfreepress Two-family house and a cottage in Old Greenwich. Showings begin on Oct 22. Screen Shot 2026-10-19 at 11.12.32 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/barro-partisan-attack-misses-its-mark-255543/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255543 2026-10-20T16:47:37+0000 greenwichfreepress "In 2021, Oberlander, while a selectperson, declined to sign a statement by Fred Camillo opposing a proposed state housing bill. The scandal? She wanted to read the statement and the proposed legislation first." – Jen Barro letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-land-trust-annual-go-wild-family-field-day-draws-1200-255723/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255723 2026-10-20T13:23:17+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Land Trust’s 27th annual Go Wild! Family Field Day took place on Sunday at Greenwich Polo Club. The proceeds of the event support ongoing work to conserve open space, steward natural habitats, and connect the community with the natural world. Screen Shot 2026-10-20 at 1.09.29 PM