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Governor Lamont Presents Citation to Coffee for Good, Marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago

Coffee for Good operates with the powerful motto, “Inclusion is Brewing.”

Cruikshank: A Successful State Senator Needs to Build Alliances

“In Greenwich, in 2018 she was unanimously elected by her Democrat and Republican colleagues on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) to become the first Democratic BET chair.” – Peter Cruikshank

Rain or Shine, Abilis Walk/Run at Greenwich Point Park Set for Sunday Morning

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 schedule
7:30am: Registration Opens
8:30am: Run Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
9:00am: 5K Run Starts
9:00am: Carnival for a Cause with Kids’ Activities Opens
10:15am: Run Awards
10:30am: Walk Warm-Up with Billy Blanks, Jr.
11:00am: Walk Starts
12:30pm: Event Concludes

Letter to the Editor

Berg: Oberlander understands the importance of railroad improvements to Connecticut’s economy

“Oberlander fully supports ‘Time for CT,’ Governor Lamont’s comprehensive, multi-year plan to rebuild, improve, and expand the Connecticut rail network…Travel-time savings can ripple through the economy.” – Peter Berg

More Headlines

Wasserman: Affordability and the Kitchen Table Question

PRIHODA: Candidates, Wake up and Smell the Coffee

Mossman: Joe Kelly Works with All Groups to Get Things Done

FEATURED

Local Teen Heads to UN to Moderate “Day of the Girl,” Advocate Against Child Marriage

“‘Girls Speak Out’ is global, with girls from all over the world. I have met girls on Zoom from far away, including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. It’s about speaking out for girls’ rights, finding what we deserve and trying to help save a lot of girls being hurt. Our main effort is against child marriage.” – Adeline “Addie” Lane, grade 8, Sacred Heart Greenwich

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Amiel Goldberg is a moderate voice for reasonable gun safety

By: greenwichfreepress | 9 hours ago

“Amiel Goldberg criticizes several no votes taken by his one-term opponent, Tina Courpas.” – Judith Berg Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Joe Kelly: A Privilege to Serve

By: greenwichfreepress | 10 hours ago

“It takes a rare kind of person to run into danger for people they’ve never met and ask nothing in return. Every first responder I’ve served with deserves far more credit than they’ll ever get.” – Joe Kelly Continue Reading →

Schools

Beloved Parkway School Head Custodian Rich Young Honored

By: greenwichfreepress | 23 hours ago

On Tuesday, October 6, Rich Young was honored for 40 years of service with the Greenwich Public Schools, including 30 at Parkway School. Continue Reading →

Giving

Greenwich Honors David D’Andrea and Launches “A Court for Life” Campaign at Hamilton Avenue

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2026

Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation establishes Hamilton Avenue Hoops Fund with an initial $50,000 goal. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Sprung: Support Tina Courpas for State Representative for 149th

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2026

“During the current legislative term Democrats chose to ignore those fiscal guardrails by diverting to other uses approximately $1.2 billion that could have be used to pay down pension debt – a diversion Tina opposed.” – Jane Sprung Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Bardos: Fiscal Foresight and Community Focus – Why Jill Oberlander is the Leader We Need in the State Senate

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2026

“Greenwich and the 36th District need a senator in Hartford ready and able to do the hard work required of an effective state senator. Jill Oberlander has demonstrated the capacity and dedication to meet the challenge.” – Jeffrey Bardos Continue Reading →

Schools

Old Central Middle School Demolition Nears Completion

By: greenwichfreepress | October 9, 2026

The district plans to substantially complete demolition of the old CMS building this month and begin subgrade preparation for new athletic fields. Continue Reading →

Government

Round Hill Association Hosts Debate for State Senate 36th District

By: greenwichfreepress | October 8, 2026

Questions were posed by Round Hill Association’s Brendan DeSimone. Topics included cost of healthcare, affordable housing legislation, and fiscal guardrails. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Moss: Hec, Yes, Arzeno Has Brought Home Funding

By: greenwichfreepress | October 8, 2026

“Working with the Town’s Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs, Hector’s tireless advocacy brought the much needed grant approval home to Cos Cob. The funding will allow for an existing trail to be upgraded allowing for a safe walking path for people with impaired mobility. The Pomerance and Tuchman Park combined with the Pinetum is the largest park in Town, and this path will allow everyone a safe place to enjoy nature.” – Cheryl Moss, Greenwich Continue Reading →