https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:30:29 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/camillo-courpas-is-strong-advocate-for-local-control-255460/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255460 2026-10-19T10:47:03+0000 greenwichfreepress "As someone who has to debate and testify every year when a member of the Democratic Party puts out legislation to circumvent local zoning, I am always pleased to see Tina standing beside me, not only testifying, but working hard behind the scenes to keep our beautiful town and its decisions in the hands of those who know it best: its residents." – Fred Camillo letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/notice-on-the-oak-tree-a-brief-picture-of-the-history-of-government-in-greenwich-255541/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255541 2026-10-19T10:28:58+0000 greenwichfreepress It began with English wool. In July 1640, on a salt-bitten neck its Wiechquaesqueek inhabitants called Monakewego, Robert Feake and Daniel Patrick traded "twentie five coats" for the land between two brooks. Screen Shot 2026-10-18 at 7.13.16 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/hope-day-in-greenwich-smashing-the-mental-health-stigma-one-tulip-at-a-time-255560/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255560 2026-10-19T9:25:16+0000 greenwichfreepress After the ceremony outside Greenwich High School, volunteers clad in gardening gloves and toting shovels caravaned to Riverside School, New Lebanon School, and Central Middle School to plant the bulbs. Screen Shot 2026-10-17 at 1.26.23 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/legal-notice-state-of-connecticut-town-of-greenwich-historic-district-commission-255549/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255549 2026-10-19T9:00:15+0000 greenwichfreepress A special public meeting of the Greenwich Historic District Commission will be held on Oct 22, 2026. town hall https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/local-man-faces-multiple-charges-after-police-respond-to-report-of-altercation-inside-a-vehicle-255393/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255393 2026-10-18T14:20:37+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the altercation escalated into striking the victim in the face while a juvenile was a witness. The suspect allegedly interfered with the female as she tried to place a call to police for help, taking her phone and hanging it up.   mojica https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/at-greenwich-no-kings-event-rally-goers-pledge-to-vote-early-255493/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255493 2026-10-18T13:08:47+0000 greenwichfreepress Polls open for early voting starting Monday, Oct 19 at Greenwich Town Hall. You can vote from 10:00am to 6:00pm, daily through Sunday, Nov 1. There are extended hours on Oct 27 and 29 from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Mid term election day is Nov 3. Screen Shot 2026-10-17 at 7.10.44 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/kelly-what-if-you-didnt-have-to-leave-connecticut-to-retire-comfortably-255477/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255477 2026-10-18T9:21:06+0000 greenwichfreepress "If we get affordability right, we do more than lower a few bills. We give families a reason to stay, businesses a reason to invest, and the next generation a reason to build its future here." – Joe Kelly letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-drone-deliveries-debate-255455/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255455 2026-10-18T8:56:16+0000 greenwichfreepress Jim Cameron asks, Do we really want drones flying over our homes, delivering packages for Amazon? Jim Cameron https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/rma-talk-for-oct-14-karen-elliott-house-the-man-who-would-be-king-mohammed-bin-salman-and-the-transformation-of-saudi-arabia-255249/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255249 2026-10-18T8:38:33+0000 greenwichfreepress The RMA's Oct 21 meeting at Christ Church will feature a talk by author Karen Elliott House. For nearly five decades she reported from Saudi Arabia and brings that experience to her latest book on the Saudi Crown Prince and his country. Screen Shot 2026-10-12 at 8.42.57 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/local-physician-to-pay-866k-to-settle-fraud-allegations-255448/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255448 2026-10-17T15:47:42+0000 greenwichfreepress “Medical overbilling erodes public trust, wastes vital public resources, and is against the law. My office stands ready with our federal and state partners to take action against anyone who abuses the system." – Attorney General Tong Screen Shot 2021-09-19 at 3.43.49 PM