https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:54:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/greenwich-board-of-education-agonistes-its-deja-vu-all-over-again-252205/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252205 2026-08-13T16:05:46+0000 greenwichfreepress "The two Republican vacancies should be filled by qualified Republicans selected through a process that gives appropriate deference to the Republican members of the Board." – Granit Balidemaj & Andy Duus, Vice Chairs, Republican Town Committee letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/sound-beach-community-band-offers-free-concert-on-aug-30-binney-park-252200/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252200 2026-08-13T13:09:10+0000 greenwichfreepress The Sound Beach Community Band will perform“Wicked Good: The Music of Stephen Schwartz” in Binney Park in Old Greenwich sound beach community band https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/special-weekend-train-schedules-planned-for-walk-bridge-construction-252193/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252193 2026-08-13T12:50:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Major Reductions to Train Service Between Stamford & New Haven are planned for select weekends beginning Sept 12. The WALK Bridge Replacement Project replaces the 130-year-old railroad bridge over the Norwalk River, a critical link on the New Haven Line and Northeast Corridor that serves hundreds of passenger trains each day, including Metro-North and Amtrak service. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/mason-a-greenwich-perspective-hartford-should-not-ignore-252173/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252173 2026-08-13T9:59:13+0000 greenwichfreepress "My priorities are straightforward: control state spending and taxes, protect property rights and local decision-making, reduce unnecessary regulations, maintain fiscal discipline, support law enforcement, and address the affordability challenges facing homeowners, seniors, young families, and businesses." – Mike Mason, Candidate for State Representative, 151st District Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/greenwich-nationals-rack-up-more-baseball-championship-wins-252183/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252183 2026-08-13T9:14:56+0000 greenwichfreepress Over the weekend Greenwich Nationals 8U and Greenwich Nationals 10U Red travel baseball teams became Summer League Champions in the Greater Hudson Valley League as of  in Ardsley, New York. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/george-thomas-hannigan-71-252163/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252163 2026-08-12T17:08:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Calling Hours will be held at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 am. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-10-15-2026-252103/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252103 2026-08-12T12:07:40+0000 greenwichfreepress 7 Knollwood Drive sol on July 14, 2026 for $7,500,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/braiding-tradition-together-at-temple-sholoms-challah-bake-252148/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252148 2026-08-12T11:50:05+0000 greenwichfreepress The group shared stories, laughs, and tips for shaping the perfect loaf – making first-time bakers and newcomers to Temple Sholom feel included and welcomed. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/joan-schall-orlovitz-94-252144/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252144 2026-08-12T11:39:37+0000 greenwichfreepress Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, at 11:00am at Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich.  Interment will follow at Temple Sholom Cemetery, Memory Lane, Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/surging-popularity-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-parallels-alarming-spike-in-crashes-and-injuries-252135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252135 2026-08-12T10:19:15+0000 greenwichfreepress the rules that determine who can ride e-bikes and where vary between states, and sometimes even from town to town. There is no singular national standard to classify e-bikes and scooters, nor is there widespread uniformity in existing laws about age restrictions, helmet usage or licensing and insurance requirements. Screenshot