The Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) has been awarded a significant grant to restore the critical habitat at Shell Island Preserve —a 5.2-acre island located in Captain Harbor, just south of Byram Harbor. Sandbar Connection. Shell Island is the "neighbor" to the larger Calf Island (part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge). The two are actually connected at low tide by a sandbar. It is only accessible by water (kayak, paddleboard, or small boat). The nearest public boat launch...

The Greenwich Police Department just released the police blotter for February 2026. Officers responded to 2,676 calls for service during the month, the lowest number in over a year. Speed Cameras.   January marked the first month of reporting the automated speed camera tickets. A staggering 7,225 citations were mailed out and another 9,537 pending violations were under review. These represent a significant volume of fines—$50 for a first offense and $75 for subsequent violations—all issued...

If you’ve lived in Greenwich long enough, you know the name William Effros . For 23 years, this neighbor of Greenwich High School (GHS) has been the primary antagonist against nighttime stadium lights. While many dismiss this saga as a localized spat, the stakes just escalated. On a freezing February 12 evening, the 83-year-old Effros claims that the Greenwich Police entered his home, handcuffed him, and forced him to stand in a foot of snow in his slippers without a coat. Effros Letters...

On February 26, 2026, 183-year-old Stanley Black & Decker announced the closing of its New Britain manufacturing plant—the last of its production plants in CT, where it once employed thousands of machinists. This is a major blow to the city’s industrial history and marks the end of an era for local manufacturing. The Closure: The Myrtle Street plant in New Britain produces one-sided tape measures. The company is pivoting to double-sided printing on the tape blade and smart tools such as...

If your phone buzzed today with a frantic message from the "CT DMV" claiming you owe money for a mystery speeding ticket, take a deep breath. The Greenwich Police Department (GPD) is reporting a wave of fraudulent text messages targeting residents. These scams claim you have "unpaid traffic fines" and demand immediate payment to avoid dire consequences—ranging from license suspension to legal action and credit ruin. Reality Check. The DMV does not text you for money. Period. Do not click...