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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
Not in Greenwich: Affordable Housing in God's Backyard?
The debate over CT House Bill 5396 —the "YIGBY" (Yes In God's Backyard) bill—is intensifying. Nowhere is this more controversial than in Greenwich , where the intersection of local control and state housing mandates remains the newest front in a long-standing legislative war. HB 5396 Status Currently "live" on the House Calendar , HB 5396 is a fast-moving piece of legislation carrying strong Democratic momentum following a 13-8 partisan committee vote . Despite fierce Republican opposition,...
Apr 7, 2026
Get Ready to Hit the Roof When You See Your Greenwich Property Tax Bill
The Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) met on Tuesday, March 31, to finalize the 2026-2027 budget. The result? A $543 million spending plan that covers everything from school operations and healthcare to an unprecedented list of capital projects. While the headline focuses on total spending, the real story for homeowners is buried in the "tax levy"—the actual amount the town needs to collect from you . The Capital Wish List The Town is moving forward this year with a staggering...
Apr 6, 2026
Greenwich at its Peak
Standing at 212 feet , the spire of the Second Congregational Church is the tallest structure in Greenwich and one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Connecticut coast. Flanked by a hillside of spring crocuses and the watchful statue of General Putnam, it remains the town’s quintessential landmark. The Spire: A Granite Beacon The story of this spire began with a practical shift in 1705, when the "West Society" branched off from the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich (founded...
Apr 5, 2026
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