https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 25 Dec 2018 14:30:09 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/whats-happening-at-greenwich-land-trust-shining-light-on-the-seed-to-see-effort-247257/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247257 2026-04-30T13:02:26+0000 greenwichfreepress Each spring, Seed-to-Seed plants are showcased at GLT’s annual Native Plant Sale, held in May at the Mueller Preserve (370 Round Hill Road), making thousands of locally grown native plants available to the public. The sale will be open to the public at the Mueller Preserve on Friday, May 8 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Saturday, May 9 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) Screen Shot 2015-04-17 at 8.01.34 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/countdown-to-summer-wine-sampling-set-for-may-at-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-247253/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247253 2026-04-30T7:46:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/scouting-america-greenwich-council-announces-twice-monthly-saturday-morning-program-247242/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247242 2026-04-29T13:46:20+0000 greenwichfreepress On Tuesday, May 19, girls and boys in grades 2-5 are invited to come to Camp Seton for a fun hands-on activity while the parents have an informational discussion. From there the program will be on Saturday mornings at Camp Seton. The offerings include target ranges (sling shot, BBs and Archery)canoeing and fishing, rock wall and bouldering. There will be a flexible drop off. seton https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/stamford-resident-charged-with-child-exploitation-destruction-of-evidence-offenses-247245/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247245 2026-04-29T12:54:25+0000 greenwichfreepress As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, in November 2023, Homeland Security Investigations and Ridgefield Police began investigating Wolfe for possessing child sex abuse material.  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/after-greenwich-blight-review-board-hearing-property-owner-told-to-clean-up-immediately-247196/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247196 2026-04-29T12:27:06+0000 greenwichfreepress The Blight Review Board hearing officer's memorandum of decision found that the Town had established there was a nuisance and blight at the property at 93 Bruce Park Avenue, constituting an emergency, requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and warrants that an appropriate member of the blight review board immediately act to correct or abate the emergency. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/greenwich-chamber-of-commerce-announces-sidewalk-sales-dates-new-twists-to-4-day-event-247230/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247230 2026-04-29T12:04:04+0000 greenwichfreepress The dates are July 9-12, 2026. New this year, the Chamber is working on dedicated spaces for nonprofits and youth entrepreneurs – an exciting addition that reflects the evolving needs of the community. sidewalk sales https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/eastern-middle-school-debaters-deliver-outstanding-performance-247223/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247223 2026-04-29T11:58:50+0000 greenwichfreepress This impressive showing at the Connecticut Middle School Debate League highlights the commitment, preparation, and passion of Eastern Middle School’s young debaters. With such momentum, the team is poised for continued success in future competitions. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-green-clean-celebrates-four-decades-of-community-impact-247219/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247219 2026-04-29T11:54:40+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Green & Clean is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary celebration, Toast to 40 Years, to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5:00–7:00pm at The Field Club of Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/stamford-public-schools-announces-new-superintendent-247207/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247207 2026-04-28T21:51:55+0000 greenwichfreepress From this initial pool of 27 candidates, the Board of Education identified five semifinalists who were interviewed by the BOE in March. The BOE conducted in-person interviews with the finalists earlier this month. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/connecticut-man-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-exploiting-multiple-children-247192/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247192 2026-04-28T18:15:54+0000 greenwichfreepress “Though Gookool was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for his 2018 conviction, he served just over 2 years of that sentence because the rest was suspended. This left him inadequately punished and totally undeterred, repeating the same conduct with multiple victims not only after his release but while still on probation for it." - First Assistant US Attorney John A. Sarcone III Taiel D Gookool, Photo courtesy Greenwich Police