https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:06:14 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/healing-touch-team-supports-parents-of-premature-babies-254835/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254835 2026-10-05T9:05:52+0000 greenwichfreepress The Healing Touch Team recently partnered with The Tiny Miracles Foundation to offer complimentary biofield therapy sessions to parents of premature babies at the Salt Cave of Darien. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 5.05.43 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/mossman-joe-kelly-works-with-all-groups-to-get-things-done-254527/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254527 2026-10-05T9:02:07+0000 greenwichfreepress "Joe has already shown that he can convert the skills he developed in a long and successful business career to solving problems for people." – Jams Mossman letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/foyle-politics-needs-more-pragmatism-253388/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253388 2026-10-05T9:01:02+0000 greenwichfreepress "In her roles as chair of Greenwich’s Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), on the Board of Selectmen, and now on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), Jill has demonstrated rational assessment, sound judgement, and a willingness to work conscientiously with those who may not always agree with her.  We need these qualities in our leaders today more than ever." – JoAnna Foyle letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/cincotta-joe-kelly-will-bring-a-common-sense-approach-to-building-consensus-254145/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254145 2026-10-05T9:00:11+0000 greenwichfreepress "Whether it is local control over planning and zoning, acting with fiscal discipline or addressing our crippling electric rates, Hartford needs Joe’s common sense approach to building consensus." - Jerry Cincotta letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/freaky-summer-weather-for-arch-in-blooms-popular-pumpkins-pints-celebration-254844/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254844 2026-10-04T20:24:16+0000 greenwichfreepress The displays can be enjoyed through Halloween along with colorful fall plants, pumpkins, gourds and gifts in the retail store including tarot cards, Venus fly traps and candles. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 7.43.57 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lots-of-community-support-for-new-operators-at-former-kelsey-farm-253983/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=253983 2026-10-04T16:24:41+0000 greenwichfreepress In discussion about the number of horses allowed on the property, based on today's feeding standards the CT Dept of Agriculture advises that strict square-footage or acreage caps per animal are outdated. Screen Shot 2026-10-02 at 8.46.32 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kalb-greenwich-take-note-republicans-want-to-raise-your-taxes-a-lot-254806/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254806 2026-10-04T16:00:44+0000 greenwichfreepress "The Town of Greenwich currently issue bonds with only 1-5-year maturities, as close to cash as you can get, yet there is NOT ONE other triple A rated municipality in the state and in the country, including Republican controlled municipalities, that uses short-term municipal bonds to fund long-lived projects, like schools or ice-skating rinks." – Scott Kalb, Chair, RTM Finance Committee; BET member, 2024-2025 letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-authors-new-book-haiti-the-american-dilemma-puts-immigration-haiti-and-american-values-to-the-test-254829/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254829 2026-10-04T15:00:24+0000 greenwichfreepress The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from the difficult choices raised by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies or from what has recently been happening here in Connecticut. Screen Shot 2026-10-04 at 4.28.03 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-green-clean-invites-community-to-beautification-awards-celebration-254772/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254772 2026-10-04T14:56:15+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Green & Clean invites the community to an evening reception celebrating the Beautification Awards on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street. green and clean https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-your-next-car-will-be-a-luxury-254769/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=254769 2026-10-04T14:32:29+0000 greenwichfreepress The US Dept of Transportation is rolling back Biden-era plans to require automakers to increase their fleet’s MPG. Rather than the goal of 50.4 mpg, the new rules will settle for 34.9 mpg by 2031. The White House claims this may save you $1,300 on the cost of a new car. But savings on the sticker price won’t be free. Jim Cameron