News across Western Connecticut Region

Laurel House Sound Steps 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Recovery Set for Oct 17 at Cove Island Park
Laurel House, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) mental health services nonprofit organization located in Stamford helping individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery to lead fulfilling lives.

The Children’s School: Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime
The Children’s School serves children ages 3 to 8 and is located at 118 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford, Connecticut. Families are invited to tour the campus and meet the school community at an Open House on Friday, October 2, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

Greenwich Native Plans “Backyard-Style Ultra Marathon” to Benefit Street Dog Hero
Florio Tiramani expects to cover 50 to 70 miles over 12 hours to benefit Street Dog Hero. Supporters pledge per mile, and every dollar goes toward getting more dogs off the streets and into homes.

Sneak Peek at the Artwork You’ll Find at the 7th Annual Art in the Park at Binney Park
The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Stamford Man Charged in Stolen US Treasury Check Scheme
Analysis of the man's social media accounts has revealed numerous photos of him in possession of large amounts of cash stolen during the scheme.

P&Z Gets a First Taste of 6-Story, 176-Unit 8-30g Building Proposed to Replace Putnam Green
"To develop this site you really have to denude most of the site to get this to work right." – P&Z commissioner Nick Macri

Kneads Bakery Café to Operate Two Spaces at Greenwich Crossing
Kneads opened its original café in Westport in 2020, and is opening its second location on Fairfield's Post Road in October. Greenwich Crossing will be its third location.

Old Greenwich School Recognized by State for Making Active Transportation Safer, More Accessible, Sustainable
Old Greenwich School was recognized by the state for making active transportation safer, more accessible, and more sustainable for their school.

Selectmen OK Detour for Eastbound Lane of Old Post Rd #6 in Cos Cob for DPW Drainage Improvement Project
Greenwich Department of Public Works received approval to temporarily close the eastbound lane of Old Post Road #6 between Valleywood Road and Stanwich Road for a portion of the construction period. The westbound lane will remain open to traffic. The project is anticipated to…

The Voting Moms: Exactly what is “winning” in the Town vs. Board of Education lawsuit?
"The legal fees for this lawsuit are on track to be over $700,000, and there is no end in sight. Court motions continue to be filed, and a trial date is set. At this pace, Greenwich is on the hook for a million dollars plus. Painful? Yes. But made even more painful because of the…

Arch in Bloom is Dressed for Halloween, Anticipating Oct 3 Pumpkins & Pints
Owner Derek D'Andrea said he and his team started planning, sketching and assembling animatronics and creepy displays back in July.

Greenwich Police Captain Eric Scorca Promoted to Deputy Chief after 24 Years
"Capt Scorca has been a problem solver and a person that the the staff, the rank and file go to to get things done. It is without reservation that I recommend him for the position of deputy chief." – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey