https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:53:44 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/is-my-home-service-provider-really-just-a-platform-255752/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255752 2026-10-27T15:00:22+0000 greenwichfreepress "In today’s tech world, there’s a huge push to make money with an app or platform which doesn’t provide an actual product or service, but instead is an online platform for offering the services and products of others. While we are accustomed to this with Amazon and Airbnb for example, is that what you want for your home renovation or repair?" – Scott Simonsen, Old World Craftsmen Screen Shot 2026-10-20 at 3.29.22 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/nyc-man-faces-dozens-of-fraud-charges-thanks-to-greenwich-police-orca-unit-256155/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256155 2026-10-27T14:35:45+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the arrestee conspired with another person to conduct a purchase using a digital wallet at a business with an unauthorized payment card. The card was declined. He left the area but police located him in Stamford. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/fall-sip-shop-event-returns-to-support-cancer-research-with-extended-hours-256132/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256132 2026-10-27T11:13:28+0000 greenwichfreepress More than 40 vendors have signed on to participate at Sip & Shop Greenwich on November 5. Admission is free and open to the public (no denim, please). Screen Shot 2026-10-26 at 8.13.05 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ct-attorney-general-tong-urges-meta-to-protect-legitimate-political-activity-on-its-platforms-256137/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256137 2026-10-27T9:25:07+0000 greenwichfreepress Letter follows erroneous suspension of No Kings Coalition Instagram account. The company’s explanation suggests that Meta is unable to differentiate between legitimate political activity and “bots,” leading the attorneys general to call on Meta to share how the company intends to protect legitimate policy activity during this critical time before, during and after the November 3 election, and beyond. william tong https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/camillo-this-election-is-a-chance-to-restore-real-competition-in-hartford-and-a-voice-in-washington-256106/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256106 2026-10-27T8:59:15+0000 greenwichfreepress "We have completely lost political balance in Hartford, and we also have no political balance in Washington." – Fred Camillo letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/rtm-approves-ghs-natatorium-access-driveway-tennis-building-committee-256158/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256158 2026-10-27T8:23:45+0000 greenwichfreepress With the Building Committee fully staffed, the group can hold its first organizational meeting, elect officers and develop a meeting schedule. GHS POOL https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/collins-greenwich-needs-a-salesman-and-joe-kelly-is-that-person-255986/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255986 2026-10-27T8:10:55+0000 greenwichfreepress "Joe is a fighter, whether literally stepping in the boxing ring for a charity, coaching and leading the Greenwich Rugby Team to 9 State championships, or fighting to get the Cardinal Stadium built, Joe gets things done." – Jude Collins letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/dogs/photos-beautiful-day-for-adopt-a-dogs-howl-prowl-255941/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255941 2026-10-26T18:41:16+0000 greenwichfreepress Adopt A Dog's Howl & Prowl event on Sunday benefited from clear, sunny skies and mild temps in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Screen Shot 2026-10-25 at 7.23.42 PM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/ymca-of-greenwich-calls-on-community-to-help-inspire-the-next-generation-of-leaders-255995/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=255995 2026-10-26T16:38:01+0000 greenwichfreepress On Saturday, November 7, from 9:30am to 2:00pm, volunteer teams will visit participating households to rake leaves, clear debris, and assist with general yard cleanup. Screen Shot 2026-10-26 at 10.30.26 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/sports/greenwich-fc-clinches-sasl-over-40-division-one-title-256103/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=256103 2026-10-26T15:53:52+0000 greenwichfreepress The club fields three teams, in the Over-30, Over-40 and Over-50 age groups, and all three compete in the SASL. Members come from Greenwich and the surrounding towns. Screen Shot 2026-10-26 at 3.30.39 PM