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Let's Be Honest About the Greenwich Mill Rate
The books are now closed on the Greenwich budget and it doesn't look good for many residential and condo owners. On Monday, May 18, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) finalized the mill rate at 10.125. Our local elected representatives have been crowing about their success in keeping the Greenwich mill rate at "the lowest level in the state of Connecticut." Don't be fooled. Recent Budget Off the Rails The new budget and capital spending requires a 5.4% increase in the tax levy—well...
May 19, 2026
Connecticut Democrats Face Primary, While Republicans Unite
This weekend, Connecticut's major political parties gathered in separate conventions to endorse their slates for the upcoming November 2026 state election. While the Republican Party emerged fully united around a single ticket, the Democratic Party is heading toward a summer showdown. State Representative Josh Elliott secured more than 25% of the delegate votes—well over the 15% threshold required—to force a primary challenge against incumbent Governor Ned Lamont. As a result, Democratic...
May 18, 2026
Why Gasoline Costs More in Connecticut
The average price of a gallon of gas in Connecticut hit $4.62 this past Tuesday, according to AAA—roughly 12 cents higher than the national average. Why the premium? It comes down to a trifecta of taxes: The Federal Tier: An 18.4 cent-per-gallon tax that hasn't changed since 1993. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has proposed a bill to temporarily suspend this federal tax through October 1st to provide some summer relief. The State Flat Tax: Connecticut tacks on a fixed 25-cent-per-gallon...
May 17, 2026
The People vs The Cameras: Inside the Greenwich Speed Trap Debate
On Thursday night, May 14, First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Greenwich Police Department hosted a highly charged public hearing at Town Hall over the town's controversial school-zone speed camera program. With at least 60 residents lining up to speak, tension was high—though broken by moments of levity. Because of the massive crowd, speakers were limited to just two minutes each. The mood lightened right from the start thanks to a police officer tracking the clock, holding up signs showing...
May 16, 2026
Saks: Consolidating Its Greenwich Operations
Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, says it has made the "strategic decision" to consolidate its presence in Greenwich "to create a more cohesive shopping experience" for customers. The Plan: Three Buildings Down to One: The Main Anchor: The primary Saks Fifth Avenue store at 205 Greenwich Avenue will remain the heart of the operation. The Shoe Gallery: Currently located at 20 East Elm Street, the beloved women’s shoe department will be...
May 15, 2026
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