https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:25:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-tuesday-through-sunday-250108/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250108 2026-06-29T14:53:47+0000 greenwichfreepress Cooling centers will be available throughout Connecticut. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by viewing the last that will be published online at www.211ct.org or calling 2-1-1. beach, Tod's point https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/holiday/greenwich-to-kick-off-4th-of-july-semiquincentenniel-celebration-with-flag-raising-250098/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250098 2026-06-29T14:04:49+0000 greenwichfreepress Descendants of Greenwich Settlers will be recognized as will descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots and Fallen Patriots of Greenwich. The names of citizens of the Town of Greenwich who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War will be read, followed by a Moment of Silence, 21-Gun Salute and Echo Taps. Screen Shot 2024-07-04 at 11.46.23 AM https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-superintendent-names-new-principal-for-riverside-school-250095/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250095 2026-06-29T13:26:46+0000 greenwichfreepress Ms Dolan Collette has been an educator since 1993 and before coming to Greenwich, she held the position of elementary program facilitator at Fairfield Public School’s North Stratfield Elementary School for six years. Additionally, she served as Fairfield’s summer school principal from 2017 through 2022, supervising staff while focusing on early literacy and summer boost programs. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/greenwich-schools-chief-appoints-new-principal-at-western-middle-school-250089/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250089 2026-06-29T13:11:48+0000 greenwichfreepress "He is a leader who is in the trenches with his staff, visiting classrooms on a daily basis, problem-solving directly with his staff, and communicating directly with families and students to make the school environment top notch. During the hiring process, all of his references talked about a work ethic which is off-the-charts and his ability to create a positive environment that brings the entire school community together as one cohesive team moving in the same direction.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/district-releases-ghs-high-honor-roll-honor-roll-for-marking-period-4-250086/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250086 2026-06-29T9:58:26+0000 greenwichfreepress Full time students are eligible for Honors and High Honors status based upon their quarterly Grade Point Average. Students with GPA’s of 3.6-3.9 are named to the Honor Roll. Students with GPA’s of 4.0 and higher are named to the High Honor Roll. GHS front https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/two-railroad-giants-at-war-and-riders-pay-the-price-250081/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250081 2026-06-29T8:40:52+0000 greenwichfreepress "So stay tuned. We’re just four months from the November elections where, once again, our state’s failing transportation system could be a hot topic in the campaign." – Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-charge-illinois-man-with-financial-crimes-250079/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250079 2026-06-29T8:00:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Police said the arrestee had extensive criminal histories including various felonies. His bond was set at $250,000. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-may-21-29-2026-249967/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=249967 2026-06-28T17:04:42+0000 greenwichfreepress 30 Brookridge Drive sold on May 21, 2026 for $6,500,000 Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/dental-offices-in-historic-dr-hyde-house-approved-for-apartment-conversion-on-maple-ave-250038/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250038 2026-06-28T16:22:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Like dental offices, residential apartments represent another non-conforming use in the R20 single family zone, but commission did not find apartments would be any more non-conforming. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/32nd-anniversary-of-grim-event-collapse-of-mianus-river-bridge-june-28-1983-42932/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=42932 2026-06-28T9:44:45+0000 greenwichfreepress It was 34 years ago that a section of the Mianus River Bridge on I-95 collapsed on June 28, 1983. Six people were hurled into the river 75 feet below, killing three and critically injuring three others. helicopters