If you live in mid- or backcountry Greenwich, spotting a black bear isn’t a novelty anymore—it’s a routine occurrence. Statewide, bear break-ins are reaching unprecedented levels. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), bears have entered Connecticut homes more than 50 times this year—already topping all of last year’s break-ins, with home intrusions across nearly two dozen municipalities and sightings in all 169 cities and towns. The State's Solution: The...

Plans for a massive six-story, 176-unit residential complex at 7 & 9 Western Junior Highway are running into severe pushback from the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission and neighborhood residents alarmed by the rapid high-rise densification of Western Greenwich. If approved, the new complex would triple the density of the existing 3-story 66-unit Putnam Green apartment complex—built in 1976 and acquired by Bedford Realty Associates for $20.7 million in 2025—which it is set to replace....

The Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for September 2026, revealing persistently high numbers of vehicle thefts and DWIs. The good news? Residential burglaries and car break-ins are down. In total, Greenwich Police were kept busy responding to 2,690 calls for service during the month. A standard portion of that volume continues to be driven by administrative nuisance calls, including 261 false burglar alarms. Motor Vehicle Thefts: Six vehicles were...

On September 17, 2026, the Stamford Police Department’s Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit concluded a monthlong investigation into local cocaine distribution, arresting two individuals and seizing drugs, cash, and a firearm. Detectives executed search warrants targeting Victor "Bachata" Martinez, 47, his vehicle, and his Vernon Place apartment. Martinez tried to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended carrying 17 bags of cocaine and $141. A search of the residence yielded another 27.5 grams...

CT State Rep. Tina Courpas (R) State Rep. Tina Courpas (R–District 149, covering mid- and backcountry Greenwich) recently released a compelling message to constituents as she campaigns for re-election this fall. Her warning is clear: If the Democratic supermajority in Hartford maintains control, they plan to vote on three new tax proposals in 2027 that target Connecticut’s highest earners. Here is what could be in store for local residents: 1.Annual Statewide Surcharge on Homes Over $3...