https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Tue, 29 May 2018 22:45:02 +0000 en-us hourly 1 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 https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/ywca-greenwich-announces-enrollment-for-the-steven-alexandra-cohen-preschool-center-249229/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249229 2026-06-18T9:00:29+0000 greenwichfreepress Families interested in learning more are invited to get an exclusive first look at YWCA Greenwich’s beautiful new learning spaces during our “Come Play With Us!” event on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/poll-workers-celebrated-in-style-by-the-greenwich-registrars-of-voters-249490/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249490 2026-06-17T12:11:37+0000 greenwichfreepress June 16 designated was Poll Worker Appreciation Day and about 125 poll workers attended an outdoor dinner on the patio of town hall in their honor. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/rtm-rejects-gift-of-george-hw-bush-statue-249461/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249461 2026-06-17T11:18:16+0000 greenwichfreepress The statue was proposed to be located in a circle outside the entrance to the Havemeyer building where today there is a tree. After a motion to postpone indefinitely was unsuccessful, a motion on the substitute resolution to accept the statute gift failed: 81 yes, 110 no, 5 abstentions. Screenshot