Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:17:48 +0000 en-us hourly 1 Chapter Closed: Beloved Holly Hill Book Swap Volunteer Bob Bishop Turns the Page https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/volunteering/chapter-closed-beloved-holly-hill-book-swap-volunteer-bob-bishop-turns-the-page-252826/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252826 2026-08-30T20:15:34+0000 greenwichfreepress The book swap at Holly Hill is fun to browse, but it is so well stocked with books from all genres – from mysteries to romance and from biographies to cook books –  that it is often possible to find a specific book. It is open from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Fridays and Saturdays. Screenshot Fassuliotis: A Camera on Every Car Is Not the Same as Community Policing https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/fassuliotis-a-camera-on-every-car-is-not-the-same-as-community-policing-252850/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252850 2026-08-30T19:45:56+0000 greenwichfreepress "Greenwich should never have to choose between effective policing and meaningful privacy. We deserve both." – Karen Fassuliotis Screenshot Talking Transportation: The For-Profit Railroad https://greenwichfreepress.com/opinion/talking-transportation-the-for-profit-railroad-252860/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252860 2026-08-30T16:38:36+0000 greenwichfreepress "And the lessons in all this for publicly-funded passenger railroads like those in Connecticut? Be thankful for what we’ve got: a multi-billion dollar, century-old railroad on valuable real estate with a captive ridership that’s able, if not thrilled, to pay ever-rising fares." – Jim Cameron Jim Cameron Selectmen Delay Decision on Removing 1-Hour Parking in Cos Cob https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/selectmen-delay-decision-on-removing-1-hour-parking-in-cos-cob-252788/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252788 2026-08-29T19:17:07+0000 greenwichfreepress Local businesses rely on the parking but the area is narrow and vehicles encroach into an active lane of traffic. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he hoped to find a way to decrease the impact on the row of small businesses in Cos Cob whose customers rely on this for parking. Screenshot Art in the Park Seeks Artists for Sept 20 Event in Binney Park https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/art-in-the-park-seeks-artists-for-sept-20-event-in-binney-park-251465/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251465 2026-08-29T11:59:31+0000 greenwichfreepress There are opportunities for artists who specialize in acrylics, oil, photography, aluminum or Plexiglass prints, mixed media, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink, ceramics and hand-made crafts. Screenshot First Day at GHS Marked by Student Arrest on East Putnam Ave https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/first-day-at-ghs-marked-by-student-arrest-on-east-putnam-ave-252799/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252799 2026-08-28T15:29:14+0000 greenwichfreepress The motorcycle was impounded, and the operator was transported to Greenwich Police Headquarters for further investigation and processing. A female passenger was released without incident. Screen Shot 2017-08-31 at 10.14.17 AM John “Jack” Bruce Andrew, 81 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/john-jack-bruce-andrew-81-252784/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252784 2026-08-28T9:57:33+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot Abilis Announces Fun New Classes for Babies to Pre-K This Fall https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/abilis-announces-fun-new-classes-for-babies-to-pre-k-announced-for-this-fall-252761/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252761 2026-08-28T9:08:10+0000 greenwichfreepress Families with babies and young children throughout Fairfield County now have some fun new Parent/Child Classes to participate in this fall. Screenshot Inaugural Half Marathon through Village of Old Greenwich Okayed; Concerns of Merchants, Residents Considered https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/inaugural-half-marathon-through-village-of-old-greenwich-okayed-concerns-of-merchants-residents-considered-252769/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252769 2026-08-28T9:08:09+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich Selectmen approved a one way traffic restriction for a half marathon through the village of Old Greenwich and along residential streets. Organizers promised a GEMS presence, 17 off duty police and 150 volunteers to oversee traffic, parking and runner safety. Screen Shot 2024-06-16 at 7.41.28 PM Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Aug 3-5, 2026 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/real-estate/up-to-the-minute-greenwich-property-transfers-aug-3-5-2026-252600/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=252600 2026-08-28T8:00:59+0000 greenwichfreepress 170 Stanwich Road sold on Aug 3, 2026 for $6,250,000 Screenshot