https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:47:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/school-board-votes-5-3-to-direct-schools-chief-to-proceed-on-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-ban-at-ghs-249218/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249218 2026-06-12T16:45:40+0000 greenwichfreepress "You can think of all of the lost hours, that all of us did have as teenagers, that this addictive device that has been designed by these tech companies to be addictive, has stolen. It's time for us as a local community to say enough. No more Facebook. No more YouTube." – Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, BOE chair Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/ghs-theater-arts-dept-rounds-out-a-year-of-back-to-back-productions-249055/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249055 2026-06-12T13:04:37+0000 greenwichfreepress “GHS Theater is truly my second home. I’m going to miss my GHS Theater family so much next year, and I can’t wait to come home to see their shows!” – Belle Nichol, GHS Class of 2026 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/proposal-in-works-for-redevelopment-along-north-water-st-in-byram-249147/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249147 2026-06-12T12:12:02+0000 greenwichfreepress A pre-application will soon be submitted to P&Z that will include a new three-story brick building, along with multiple renovated buildings on the block between Mill Street and Armonk. Work has begun on renovations that did not require P&Z approval. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/thomas-walter-fudale-sr-91-249185/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249185 2026-06-12T8:55:31+0000 greenwichfreepress Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 10:00am at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich, CT. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/plans-proposed-to-demolish-reconstruct-historic-building-at-2-greenwich-ave-plus-2-adjacent-buildings-249135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249135 2026-06-11T20:00:07+0000 greenwichfreepress A pre-application has been submitted to the Town of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission to demolish three existing structures: 2 Greenwich Avenue, 10 Greenwich Avenue, and 10–12 West Putnam Avenue, to consolidate the three contiguous parcels and construct a new mixed-use building containing ground-floor and  below-grade retail, 14 residential apartments. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/weather/greenwich-opens-cooling-centers-heat-wave-set-to-last-through-weekend-249179/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249179 2026-06-11T15:13:45+0000 greenwichfreepress According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will be in the high 80’s and could well feel as though they are even hotter. There is a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday and due to the humidity, it is expected to feel very hot and dangerous outside. Byram-pool https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/michael-mason-announces-candidacy-for-connecticuts-151st-house-district-249156/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249156 2026-06-11T14:28:38+0000 greenwichfreepress Veteran Greenwich Public Servant Says Hartford Must Listen More and Mandate Less. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/house-of-the-week-mid-country-private-retreat-248937/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=248937 2026-06-11T14:00:12+0000 greenwichfreepress Sun-drenched and privately set on 1.45 level acres, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath mid-country home offers tranquility just minutes from town and steps from Mianus River Park. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-arrest-ny-man-after-attempted-bank-fraud-transaction-249133/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249133 2026-06-11T8:57:45+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the suspect presented a counterfeit Citizens Bank check in the amount of $4,950 using the victim's account information. A search of the arrestee's vehicle revealed several blank check stock, a wireless printer, paper with practice signatures, the counterfeit check, and a bank debit card. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-charged-with-dui-failure-to-install-ignition-interlock-device-249129/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249129 2026-06-11T7:33:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Police responded to the Lucas Point Boat Launch for a welfare check. During their investigation, the arrestee was displaying signs of alcohol impairment and was unconscious behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne that was running in reverse. Screenshot