https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 05 May 2021 14:25:14 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/register-today-for-the-americas-250th-greenwich-community-5k-fun-mile-one-community-two-distances-250-years-of-history-248135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248135 2026-05-20T15:31:23+0000 greenwichfreepress The event is part of the America 250 Greenwich Commission’s yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-05-20T7:40:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-pta-council-honors-volunteers-with-essence-awards-248028/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248028 2026-05-19T20:30:45+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-pz-mulls-gcds-proposal-for-staff-housing-and-expanded-daycare-247925/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247925 2026-05-19T19:00:51+0000 greenwichfreepress The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/connecticuts-november-races-come-into-focus-as-fazio-nominated-by-gop-to-challenge-lamont-248065/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248065 2026-05-19T18:00:30+0000 greenwichfreepress Ryan Fazio won the Connecticut GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. Republicans rallied behind Fazio after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart suspended her campaign following news of her alleged misuse of a city issued p-card, and Betsy McCaughey dropped out of the race after failing to secure enough delegates to force a primary. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont is seeking a historic third consecutive term. Both Senator Fazio and Governor Lamont call Greenwich home. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-making-absentee-ballots-an-option-for-all-voters-in-connecticut-elections-248054/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248054 2026-05-19T14:50:56+0000 greenwichfreepress The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation. Lamont https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/save-the-sound-releases-long-island-sound-beach-grades-in-advance-of-2026-swim-season-248022/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248022 2026-05-19T12:11:08+0000 greenwichfreepress Tod's Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Beach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+. beach, Tod's point https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/greenwich-scholarship-association-benefit-concert-to-support-local-students-facing-rising-college-costs-248018/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248018 2026-05-19T11:58:49+0000 greenwichfreepress The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/aaa-shares-travel-projections-for-memorial-day-weekend-247970/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247970 2026-05-19T9:07:22+0000 greenwichfreepress Drivers should expect the heaviest congestion on Thursday and Friday between 3:00 and 6:00pm, and Monday afternoon, according to transportation data and insights provider, INRIX.  Sunday should be the lightest day for traffic, barring any unexpected events on the road.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/jill-oberlander-nominated-as-the-democratic-candidate-for-state-senate-in-district-36-248004/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248004 2026-05-19T9:00:36+0000 greenwichfreepress Oberlander was endorsed by Endorsed by Congressman Jim Himes, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, and New Canaan Selectman Amy Murphy Carroll. Screenshot