https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:54:58 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/the-house-that-shaped-old-greenwich-the-hidden-323-year-history-of-the-c-1703-reynolds-peck-house-252395/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252395 2026-08-17T12:26:59+0000 greenwichfreepress Of the thousands of timber-frame homesteads built by European colonists across Connecticut between 1625 and 1725, known as the “First Period”, only a handful have survived the relentless tides of fire, suburban sprawl and structural decay. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/six-story-residential-development-submitted-to-greenwich-pz-under-cts-8-30g-affordable-housing-statute-252382/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252382 2026-08-17T10:33:46+0000 greenwichfreepress The applicant, Putnam Green Holdings LLC, proposes an 8-30g development along W Putnam Ave, with an address of 7 and 9 Western Jr Highway. They want to demolish four existing multi family buildings, formally merge the two lots and build a six story multi family residential building over a two-level parking garage. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/ywca-greenwich-gertrude-white-gallery-to-feature-work-of-nicole-cantore-koester-252317/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252317 2026-08-17T9:15:28+0000 greenwichfreepress This series was inspired by the 2025 Chinese New Year of the Snake. It includes Nicole’s “By the Sea” series which features collected crab and oyster shells from the Long Island Sound, hence the title “Wood Snakes By the Sea." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/chabad-of-greenwich-to-host-annual-womens-mega-challah-bake-252298/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252298 2026-08-17T8:58:06+0000 greenwichfreepress The evening will bring women of all ages together to celebrate one of Judaism’s most meaningful traditions. Participants will learn the art of baking and shaping challah while exploring the beauty and significance behind this special mitzvah. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/rma-speaker-for-aug-19-is-thomas-maier-when-lions-roar-the-churchills-and-the-kennedys-252378/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252378 2026-08-17T8:30:33+0000 greenwichfreepress “When Lions Roar” is the first comprehensive history of the deeply entwined personal and public lives of the Churchills and the Kennedys and what their “special relationship” meant for Great Britain and the United States. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/camillo-path-forward-for-witherell-could-save-millions-eliminate-liability-for-greenwich-252352/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252352 2026-08-16T13:13:05+0000 greenwichfreepress "The exciting thing is the issue is going to be resolved I believe in the next 12 months" he said. "That is huge for Greenwich. It will not only save us money but relieve us of a liability." witherell https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/the-high-speed-railroad-never-built-120-year-ago-252175/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252175 2026-08-16T11:33:43+0000 greenwichfreepress Construction began from west to east, as the railroad would open in stages to help pay for itself and further building toward New York. - Jim Cameron Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/what-to-know-about-parking-related-amendments-proposed-to-greenwichs-traffic-ordinance-252295/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252295 2026-08-16T7:23:09+0000 greenwichfreepress Proposed changes: increase parking permit fees, eliminate 1-hour parking in a narrow E Putnam Ave shoulder in Cos Cob, clarify definition of "moving a car" every 24 hours, define "small car," add no Parking or Standing near the entrance to Belle Haven where landscaper trucks idle in the morning. Another change would give the Parking Service Director discretion over lost/stolen parking permits for Greenwich Plaza, the most expensive permit with the longest wait list. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/what-to-know-about-2026-stamford-downtown-summer-restaurant-weeks-252055/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252055 2026-08-16T6:51:16+0000 greenwichfreepress Stamford Downtown's 2026 Summer Restaurant Weeks start on Monday, August 24, and run through Monday, Sept 7. A total of 29 venues plan to participate in the 2-week event.  Offerings include lunch and dinner menus and take-out offerings at value-oriented prices. Gather friends, family, and office mates to enjoy an old favorite or venture out to try a new place. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-july-20-2026-252158/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252158 2026-08-15T16:02:23+0000 greenwichfreepress 4 Cherry Blossom Lane sold on July 22, 2026 for $7,200,000 Screenshot