Greenwich Students Make News at Lafayette College
Graduation 2015, courtesy Lafayette College. Two Greenwich students made dean’s list during spring 2015 semester at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Ashley Allee a graduate of The Masters...
View ArticleUp-to-the-Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, July 1, 2015
Up-to-the-minute Greenwich property transfers recorded in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall: 73 Weaver Street Unit 11 from Canby Marini to Philip Sperry Kemp on July 1, 2015 for $1,065,000 1...
View ArticleWhat’s Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich? Former Griffin & Howe Building
A Demolition sign recently went up at the former home of Griffin and Howe retail gun store at 340 West Putnam Ave next door to the Maserati dealership. Griffin & Howe has a long history of...
View Article10 Tips for Twitter Users from Greenwich Free Press
Marcia O’Kane introducs Greenwich Free Press editor Leslie Yager during Twitter 101 presentation at Greenwich Library. Photo Courtesy Christopher Semmes. 1. Pick your “handle,” carefully. Make make it...
View ArticleJuly 11th Multi-Dog Rescue Adoption Event at Coxe & Graziano
Our friends at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home have graciously offered their parking lot for a dog adoption event on Saturday, July 11. Jennifer Graziano of Coxe & Graziano funeral home at 134...
View ArticleCamp Gan 18th Birthday Shabbat Dinner & Celebration
Camp Gan of Greenwich is celebrating its 18th birthday with a blowout Shabbat dinner and party on Friday, July 10 at 5:30pm at Camp Gan, 270 Lake Avenue in Greenwich. There will be activities for kids...
View ArticleFUN! Superbia Soirée: Bruce Museum After-Hours Event Includes Adult Scavenger...
Fay Ku (American, 1974- ) Juno’s Creatures, 2014. Graphite and oil on mylar, 42 x 30 in. Courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver Gallery, New York Greenwich’s Bruce Museum will host the Superbia...
View ArticleEileen Fisher Has Arrived on Greenwich Ave in Time for Sidewalk Sales
Eileen Fisher has recently opened at 252 Greenwich Avenue across from Shoes ‘N More and next to Calypso. Credit: Leslie Yager Greenwich has a new source for eco-chic fashion. Modern minimalist fashion...
View ArticleNotable Locals Receive Awards at Garden Club of Old Greenwich
L to R: Sitting; Victoria Hamet – Robert Keiffer award for design, Louise Weber – Lois McLeod award for design, Lynne Davenport – Jane Sargent award for gardening skills, Tommie Bulger – Harriet Benner...
View ArticleGreenwich Police 4th of July Weekend Activity
This 4th of July weekend Greenwich Police were busy. There were more motor vehicle stops, but fewer arrests. There were three DUIs this year, versus two last year. Email news tips to Greenwich Free...
View ArticleHaving a BASH in Greenwich! Wish You Were Here!
In her Greenwich office, wedding and event planner Madalene Benoist d’Etiveaud of Bash. In the photo in background is Madalene’s daughter. Credit: Leslie Yager To describe Madalene Benoist d’Etiveaud...
View ArticleGreenwich Free Press Launches Pinterest Account
Greenwich Free Press was excited to launch a GFP Pinterest account today. A screenshot of GFP’s new Pinterest account. Credit: Katherine Du Valued at 11 billion USD as of June 2015, Pinterest is an...
View ArticleGreenwich Teen Sickened, Another Charged with Providing Alcohol After Darien...
Originally reported by David Gurliacci on sister site Darienite.com A 17-year-old Greenwich girl went to Stamford Hospital after she became sick from drinking scotch that a Darien boy, 17, had given to...
View ArticleEarly “Career” Assessments: The bad, the good, and the beautiful.
Mark Greenstein. Credit: Leslie Yager by Mark Greenstein, Founder and Lead Instructor Ivy Bound Test Prep and Academic Tutoring / Rising Stars Parents concerned about their children’s development are...
View ArticleWhat’s New this Week at Augustine’s Farm in Greenwich
For nearly sixty-five years since its opening, the Augustin family farm is the only surviving produce farm in town. Augustine’s Farm offers a wide variety of flowers, eggs, honey, herbs, fruits, and...
View ArticleGreenwich Chamber Biz Survey Results Released
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce launched its first survey of business members to determine what prevailing attitudes are toward the current business climate. This survey was sent to approximately 1,300...
View ArticleP&Z Okays Bible Study Tent at Harvest Time Assembly of God
Harvest Time Assembly of God Church on King Street. Credit: Leslie Yager Harvest Time Church on King St in Greenwich. Credit: Leslie Yager The Harvest Time Assembly of God, Inc proposal for a final...
View ArticleReady with Lollipops: Greenwich Chamber Director is Stoked for Sidewalk Sales
Marcia O’Kane at Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. Credit: Emma Daley. The long-anticipated shopping event of the year is upon us. This year’s sidewalk sales run from Thursday, July 9, through Sunday,...
View Article350th “Olde Tyme” Founder’s Day Celebration & Lobster Roll Lunch at First...
The oldest church in Greenwich continues its historic celebration on July 19 with its 350th Founder’s Day and the community is invited! Bring the whole family and “travel back in time” to experience a...
View ArticleRobert Persky Graduates from Tufts Magna Cum Laude
More than 3,000 students graduated from Tufts University on May 17, 2015 during a university-wide commencement ceremony, with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright as the speaker. The graduates...
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