https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:26:52 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/ymca-of-greenwich-expands-summer-camp-programming-to-meet-growing-community-needs-244084/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=244084 2026-04-27T13:33:13+0000 greenwichfreepress New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/patricia-anne-cordaro-47-247143/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247143 2026-04-27T10:21:41+0000 greenwichfreepress On Friday, May 1, a Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue, at 10:00am, followed by an interment at St. Mary’s/Putnam Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Road, Greenwich CT. A reception will follow at the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, 9 Grass Island Road, Greenwich, at approximately 12:00 - 3:00pm. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/first-presbyterian-church-of-greenwich-to-host-wellness-day-may-3-247125/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247125 2026-04-27T10:11:07+0000 greenwichfreepress This drop-in event invites the community to explore simple, meaningful ways to care for their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—no appointments needed. Screen Shot 2017-11-23 at 2.51.58 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/what-to-know-about-greenwichs-2026-household-hazardous-waste-day-246327/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246327 2026-04-27T8:53:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich is gearing up for Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday May 2, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the Island Beach Parking lot.  Residents display your Holly Hill hang tag permit if you have one. Alternately, show your driver's license with Greenwich address. hazardous waste https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-botanical-centers-may-gardeners-market-will-bloom-on-saturday-may-2-2026-246470/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246470 2026-04-27T7:53:24+0000 greenwichfreepress With plants galore, gardening accessories, cut flowers and much-anticipated Plant of the Year, the bustling market is the best way to start summer gardens, while supporting GBC and its mission to connect people of all ages with plants and nature.  There will be three speakers to educate the crowd on roses, container gardens and new annuals.   Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/annual-ywca-stand-against-racism-the-talk-about-inclusion-and-navigating-racism-is-more-a-series-of-moments-247102/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247102 2026-04-26T19:40:34+0000 greenwichfreepress Keynote speaker Ali Morgan, DEI practitioner and education coach, emphasized that "the talk" with children about inclusion and navigating racism is not a one-time perfect conversation, but rather a series of moments. "It's a question at the dinner table, or in the car. It's a comment after school, or a moment of confusion or discomfort...How we respond in those moments is ultimately what matters." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/friends-of-binney-park-to-host-volunteer-work-day-saturday-may-2-247000/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247000 2026-04-26T15:42:24+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-cathedrals-for-trains-but-no-trains-247073/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247073 2026-04-26T14:02:43+0000 greenwichfreepress "In Connecticut, when it comes to transportation we don’t seem to have a transportation strategy… we just have a construction strategy." - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/popular-learn-before-you-leave-college-safety-panel-returns-on-april-29-at-greenwich-library-246663/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=246663 2026-04-26T13:55:57+0000 greenwichfreepress The third annual “Learn Before You Leave” will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 7-8pm, at the Greenwich Library’s Marx Family Black Box Theater. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register today. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-jazz-legend-al-dimarco-celebrates-90-years-with-a-live-musical-reunion-247135/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247135 2026-04-26T11:45:25+0000 greenwichfreepress The event is set for Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Al DiMarco at Marianacci's