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Summer Slog: Greenwich's 81-Day North Street Closure
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The North Street bridge replacement (over West Brothers Brook) is beginning this month. The "kicker" that has everyone buzzing: North Street will be fully closed for up to 81 days (roughly June 8 to August 28). Residents are already mapping out detours and debating the impact on summer camp commutes and backcountry access. This is a critical infrastructure project targeting a 1950s-era bridge that is now structurally deficient. The Department of Public Works (DPW) opted for an accelerated...
Mar 19, 2026
Greenwich's Billionaire Row: The 2026 Forbes List
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According to the 2026 Forbes World’s Billionaires list released earlier this week, 8 of the 15 Connecticut billionaires reside in Greenwich. The town continues to be a major hub for the world’s ultra-wealthy, particularly those in the hedge fund and investment sectors. The Greenwich list: Greenwich dominates the state’s wealth rankings, accounting for more than half of Connecticut’s billionaires. Here are the top heavyweights leading the pack: Steven Cohen: Ranks 111th globally with a net...
Mar 18, 2026
The Greenwich Bottleneck: More Cars, Same Space
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Greenwich's population has remained remarkably flat for over half a century. In 1970, our population was roughly 60,000; today, it sits at approximately 63,500—a modest 5% increase. However, the road experience tells a different story. In that same 50-year window, the number of registered vehicles and the frequency of daily trips have effectively doubled. On Thursday, March 12, the Department of Public Works (DPW) held a Public Comment Session for the Safe Street Greenwich Safety Action Plan....
Mar 17, 2026
The Greenwich Imposter: A marriage sham and $500k tuition scam
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A Greenwich resident who built a life on stolen identities—and a marriage so fake he couldn't recognize his "wife's" tattoos—is heading to federal prison. Dickson Alorwornu, 36 (alias "Dixon Al"), was sentenced this week to 48 months for a sophisticated scheme that defrauded UConn and other universities of over $500,000. The "Overfund" Hustle Operating from right here in Greenwich, Alorwornu’s scam was highly calculated: Enroll: Used stolen IDs to register as a UConn student. Overpay: ...
Mar 16, 2026
Greenwich Resident Satisfaction Survey: Where Everything is Above Average
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Greenwich recently released the results of the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey. The data confirms that the community remains overwhelmingly pleased with life in town. Overall Satisfaction: A staggering 89% of residents are satisfied with the quality of life in town. The Gold Standard: Public safety (Police, Fire, and GEMS) and our local parks and beaches continue to receive the highest marks from the community. The "Greenwich Curve": First Selectman Fred Camillo noted that while...
Mar 15, 2026

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