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Neighbors Lawyer Up for Proposed Redevelopment of Former Trump Property in Indian Harbor

By: greenwichfreepress | 45 minutes ago

“First and foremost is this notion of artificially changing the flood zone. It begs the question, how do you obtain permission to develop a site by simply raising the grade and adding tremendous amounts of fill, just to avoid the requirements of limitations that those various zones have upon a property?” – Steve Walko, attorney representing neighbors and the Indian Harbor Association

Sports

Race Day Entries Are Accepted for 37th Annual One Mile Swim on Saturday, July 11

This community tradition raises funds to support swim lesson scholarships. Through its partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, the YMCA evaluates approximately 600 fourth-grade students each year to assess their water safety skills. Students who need additional support are offered free eight-week swim lesson sessions at the YMCA. This year, 89 local students qualified for the program.

Police & Fire

Man at Playland Wore Fake FBI Shield; Claimed He and His ‘K-9’ Were Recently Shot On Duty

A Somers man was charged with Criminal Impersonation over the weekend after he came to Playland Park wearing an FBI shield and spinning a tall tale about being shot on the job. The shield was a fake. The story was too.

Arts

The Melody Men of the RMA Sparkle at America-250 Event

The Melody Men of the Retired Men’s Association (RMA) of Greenwich recently gave a special summer performance at the America-250/Greenwich “Sunday in the Park with George” event, serving as one of the opening acts at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

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Rearrest Ordered for Animal Cruelty Suspect in Greenwich

Open Arts Alliance Announces Fall 2026 Season Lineup

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FEATURED

Lunar, An Authentic Chinese Food Restaurant, Set to Open on West Putnam Ave

“Right now there are more Chinese restaurants closing. Greenwich needs a traditional Chinese restaurant, and we have a very strong team.” – Bill Xia, owner of Lunar, set for a soft opening this summer

Schools

YWCA Greenwich Announces Enrollment for the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center

By: greenwichfreepress | July 7, 2026

YWCA Greenwich is now enrolling students for the 2026–2027 academic year at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center, a nationally recognized early childhood education program serving children ages 15 months to 5 years old. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Smart Bins for Food Scrap Collection Launch in Greenwich This Week

By: greenwichfreepress | July 7, 2026

Starting Thursday, July 9, the Town of Greenwich will expand the municipal Scraps to Soil program with the addition of smart units at Binney Park and Cos Cob Park, an innovative solution to make food scrap recycling easier and more convenient for residents. Continue Reading →

Government

SNAP Recipients Who Lost Power in Saturday’s Storm May Qualify for Food Replacement

By: greenwichfreepress | July 7, 2026

To receive replacement benefits, clients who experienced power outages that lasted at least four hours must report their losses to DSS—either orally or in writing—no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Continue Reading →

Government

Historic District Commission July 8 Agenda Features Proposed Demo of 2 Greenwich Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

“HDC/DISCUSSION ITEM. 2 Greenwich Avenue is seeking to demolish the existing structure and the two flanking it on either side and it has sparked a great deal of letter-writing and vocal opposition.” Continue Reading →

Government

Attorney General Tong Announces CVS Will Pay $36.6 M to Settle Allegations of Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

“Over a decade, CVS over-billed our public healthcare programs for huge quantities of insulin pens, filling refills too early, too often, and too many.” – Attorney General William Tong Continue Reading →

Business

Nice Forecast in Order for Greenwich Chamber’s 2026 Sidewalk Sales Days

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

Parking is available throughout the event at the Pickwick Plaza parking garages, including one located at 200 Greenwich Avenue (entrance on West Elm Street) and another at 1 Pickwick Plaza (off East Putnam Avenue, adjacent to Sotheby’s Realty). In addition, Greenwich municipal lots and nearby street parking are available. Continue Reading →

Government

Greenwich to Begin Summer Milling and Paving, Moving West to East Across Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

Paving schedules are subject to change due to weather, contractor schedules, and other unforeseen circumstances. Portable message boards may also be placed in neighborhoods in advance of paving operations to provide additional scheduling information. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Nominations Open for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s 2026 Treasured Trees Program

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

A Treasured Tree may be cherished for many reasons: a special memory or family story, its history, a unique shape, beautiful spring flowers or fall foliage, its impressive size or age, or simply the joy it has brought over the years. Continue Reading →

Around Town

A Garden Crawl for the Ages: Tour de Veggie

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

Open to the entire community, the event will take place rain or shine on Thursday, July 30. Continue Reading →

Government

Update #3: Road Closures in Greenwich; Floodwatch: Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms Expected

By: greenwichfreepress | July 6, 2026

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Monday and Monday night. Multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, which could lead to flash flooding across the region. Continue Reading →