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Construction Begins on Old Greenwich's Shore Road Sidewalk to Tod's Point
With summer beach traffic behind us, construction on the long-awaited Shore Road Sidewalk project is officially getting underway. Daily traffic on Shore Road reaches approximately 2,250 vehicles—alongside several active school bus stops—making dedicated pedestrian infrastructure a major safety upgrade for Old Greenwich. The Project Greenwich Public Works announced that work will begin Tuesday, October 13, starting at the intersection of Sound Beach Avenue and proceeding southwest toward Tod's...
Oct 10, 2026
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
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