On January 28, 2026, Greenwich Police arrested 48-year-old Grigoli Chaphichadze, of Brooklyn, NY, for orchestrating a series of high-value burglaries across Greenwich and New Canaan. Since October 2025, Chaphichadze has been linked with six or seven home invasions, resulting in the theft of at least $1,015,115 of property. Second-Story MO. Investigators identified a consistent and specific modus operandi: The perpetrator gained entry by utilizing ladders found on-site or brought to the scene...

Education Secretary Linda McMahon was scheduled to visit McKinley elementary school in Fairfield, CT, as part of her 50-State "History Rocks" tour—until her visit was abruptly cancelled. A handful of parents raised "concerns" about the event, which was slated for Friday, January 30. American History Celebrated. In the initial announcement on Wednesday, January 28, McKinley Principal Christine Booth praised the program: "Students will enjoy a dynamic, interactive assembly that brings...

The Town budget for 2026-27 was presented to the public on Tuesday January 27 and it is a whopper. Projected annual operating spending is $543 million, the capital budget is a staggering $100 million per year, and a surprisingly large cutback in federal and state funding could mean an aggregate property tax increase of +6.85%. Based on the existing grand list values, taxpayers could face a mill rate of 12.765, an increase of +6.01%. First Selectman Camillo's presentation is here . Public...