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Greenwich Academy Expansion Means Less Open Space and Lost Tax Revenue
Over three years after Greenwich Academy purchased a 54-acre parcel of land from descendants of the Rockefeller family for $18.2 million, the school is moving to develop the property into a dedicated lower-school campus serving kindergarten through fourth grade, along with athletic facilities and faculty housing. Originally listed for $21.5 million, the landmark property had been in the Rockefeller family for over a century and represented the family's last large landholding in Greenwich....
Oct 8, 2026
Development Dodged: Greenwich's Last Commercial Horse Farm Preserved
Kelsey Farm—a 10-acre fixture at 1016 Lake Avenue and Greenwich’s last remaining commercial horse farm—has changed hands after 77 years. The sale marks an exciting victory for backcountry equestrian life and open space preservation, ensuring the storied property remains a working farm rather than a high-density residential subdivision. From Playland Ponies to Backcountry Staple Founded in 1949 by Elise "Sis" Kelsey and her husband C.W., the farm began when Sis brought home two Playland...
Sep 17, 2026
Greenwich v Greenwich: Resident Class Action Seeks $1.5 million Refund for Speed Camera Fines
What started as a safety initiative around eight school zones concentrated in mid/back country Greenwich, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle. Greenwich resident Stephen Lockton has filed a class-action lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court against the Town of Greenwich and vendor Blue Line Solutions, seeking to void every citation issued and secure over $1.3 million in refunds. The Complaint The lawsuit alleges the town breached state law by approving the speed camera initiative...
Sep 16, 2026
Welcome to Connecticut—Where Defending Immigrant Welfare Benefits Is Official Policy
Connecticut is one of 22 states suing the Trump administration to block the enforcement of an expanded "public charge"immigration rule. The regulation would allow federal authorities to block noncitizens who utilize public benefits from securing green cards (permanent residency) and, ultimately, a path to citizenship. While the "public charge" standard dates back to the late 19th century, the administration is broadening its application: moving beyond direct cash dependence to include...
Sep 15, 2026
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