Registered Republicans and Democrats finished voting in their respective primaries yesterday, August 11. The results suggest that Connecticut voters may be pushing back against progressive policies that have hindered the state’s growth. Democratic Primary Democratic Governor Ned Lamont, a two-term incumbent and Greenwich resident, won by a decisive margin over state representative Josh Elliott from Hamden. With this outcome, primary voters sent a clear message that Elliott was too far to the...

It won’t stop construction of the dense high rise luxury apartment development at the bottom of Mason Street (on the former Honda dealership site), but a court ruling yesterday scored a victory for local oversight. See GreenwichWise August 1 Story The court upheld two key modifications mandated by the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission: (1) No commercial retail space in the residential-zoned building, as mandated by local Greenwich zoning rules (2) Affordable units must match market-rate...

Transportation columnist Jim Cameron makes the case that electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Connecticut are getting a "free ride" on state highways. Because EV owners bypass the gas pump, they also skip out on Connecticut’s 43-cents-per-gallon fuel tax—the state's primary funding source for highway maintenance and road repairs. Cameron argues that this isn't just a missed revenue opportunity; it's an equity issue. Heavy EV batteries add significant weight, causing more wear and tear on roads...

Greenwich’s push for increased residential density is heading right down Route 1. A proposed 13-unit townhouse development at 1205 East Putnam Avenue—sandwiched between Pet Pantry and the Exit 5 McDonald's—is officially under review by the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission. P&Z Discussion of Project If approved, the project will demolish an existing single-family home built in 1900 to make way for two 3.5-story rental buildings. Under Greenwich’s local 6-110 workforce housing regulation, 2...

Greenwich has already installed speed-ticketing cameras around eight school zones, along with automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in many areas of town, including near I-95 exits. Residents don't like them. Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a press release calling for a statewide pause on new camera installations. For Greenwich residents, hopefully this move isn't too little, too late. Governor Lamont's August 7, 2026 Letter on Safety Cameras and Automated License Plate Readers...