https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:15:13 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwichs-annual-sand-sculpture-festival-is-saturday-249677/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249677 2026-06-19T13:37:44+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich's Annual Sand Sculpture Contest is Saturday, June 20 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. According to the National Weather Service Saturday will be sunny with a high of 81°. Sandblast sand sculpture contest 2015 at Greenwich Point. Credit: Leslie Yager https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/transportation/ct-dept-of-transportation-overnight-lane-closures-for-bridge-deck-replacements-include-greenwich-249675/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249675 2026-06-19T13:28:31+0000 greenwichfreepress Motorists can expect lane closures starting Monday, June 22, 2026 including Route 15 between Exit 4 (formerly exit 29 Lake Avenue) and the New York State Line in Greenwich from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday - Friday. merritt parkway https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/george-washington-inaugural-bible-comes-to-greenwich-247844/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=247844 2026-06-19T12:06:43+0000 greenwichfreepress In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the George Washington Inaugural Bible will be displayed at the Greenwich Library [Jewel Room] from 11:00am until 3:00pm. The event is thanks to the efforts of Acacia Lodge No. 85, A.F. & A.M.— the Masonic lodge of Greenwich. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/ruth-p-wilson-108-beloved-former-kindergarten-teacher-249630/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249630 2026-06-19T9:11:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Visitation will be held at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, on June 28, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 on June 29, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/special-education-and-student-support-services-staff-surveyed-by-greenwich-teachers-union-249619/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249619 2026-06-19T8:25:43+0000 greenwichfreepress "Among the most troubling findings, 77.5% of respondents reported that they do not feel safe from retaliation in the workplace. More than 83% indicated that when they raise concerns affecting students or their professional responsibilities, they do not feel heard or believe meaningful action is taken. These findings were accompanied by dozens of written comments describing fear of repercussions for advocating for students, expressing professional opinions, or raising concerns about district practices." – GEA GEA https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ghs-class-of-2026-graduation-speaker-john-sullivan-the-struggle-is-the-prize-249549/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249549 2026-06-18T21:55:11+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/french-florist-a-fragrant-oasis-on-the-port-chester-greenwich-line-249517/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249517 2026-06-18T14:56:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Dana Dan-Crisan said her shop specializes in luxury floral design and same day flower delivery across Westchester County and nearby Connecticut communities. French Florist has distribution from all over the world, including flowers from Thailand, Poland, Canada, Colombia and Eduador. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/developer-of-benedict-court-is-first-recipient-of-greenwich-affordable-housing-trust-fund-loan-249541/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249541 2026-06-18T11:02:31+0000 greenwichfreepress In addition to the developer of Benedict Court, AHTF currently has five outstanding conditional loan commitments, one of which is scheduled to close before the end of this month. In all instances, through negotiations with the developers, AHTF has been able to negotiate either an increase in the percentage of affordable units and/or a reduction in the size of the originally planned development. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/summer-camp/greenwich-free-press-summer-2026-camp-guide-242269/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=242269 2026-06-18T10:15:14+0000 greenwichfreepress Welcome to the 2026 GFP Summer Camp Guide. We will continue to add camps. Contact Heather Brown at gfpcampguide@gmail.com for details.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/dpw-reminder-reminder-glenville-corridor-overnight-paving-begins-june-21-249505/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249505 2026-06-18T9:28:32+0000 greenwichfreepress Work will take place between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00am and is expected to be completed over approximately four nights, concluding on Thursday, June 25 (weather permitting). Screenshot