

Bombshell: Aquarion Deal Falls Apart on Spreadsheet Error
After years of controversy, Eversource reached a deal to sell Aquarion Water Co. to a newly formed public authority. The selling point? A promise of long-term rate stability for Connecticut families. The Promise: On March 25, 2026, PURA (the state’s utility regulator) gave the green light to the sale. The deciding factor was a conclusion that the deal would result in zero rate increases between 2035 and 2040 , providing a much-needed reprieve for customers. It sounded like
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Vexatious, Are You?
At last week's Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Camillo warned of legislative initiatives coming from Hartford that threaten local control over zoning in Greenwich. For example, a bill has been proposed to permit 5-story buildings and 5-foot setbacks as a right—completely bypassing Planning & Zoning approval. However, there is one piece of legislation Camillo actually agrees with: the proposed Vexatious Requester Law (SB 466) . He revealed that the town has been
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The Great Barrier Relief: Greenwich Covers "Ugly" Concrete Barriers with Green Sleeves
It's official: Greenwich has a case of the "uglies," and the only cure is a very specific shade of forest green. At the recent Board of Selectmen meetings, the town’s concrete jersey barriers—those chunky, industrial blocks making up the outdoor dining nodes on Greenwich Avenue are receiving high level attention. The consensus? They are eyesores and just plain "ugly." Here is the town's plan to transition from "Brutalist Gray" to "Greenwich Garden Green. A Cover Up The Sol
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Retracing George Washington's Favorite Tavern Stop
On Sunday, April 12, 2026 , Greenwich will mark the 250th Anniversary of the year of George Washington’s historic arrival in our town with a commemorative ride between the Greenwich Historical Society and Putnam Cottage. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Meet the General at the Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob (47 Strickland Road) as he prepares his horse for the journey. Colonial games and toy making will be available for children. 11:30 AM: Arrive at Knapp's Tavern (now Put
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Houston, We Have a Problem, and It's Not the Poaching of the Connecticut Sun
The news that the Connecticut Sun franchise has been sold and will relocate to Houston, Texas in 2027 has triggered a swift response from our senior U.S. Senator, Richard Blumenthal (D). An Anti-Trust Investigation Senator Blumenthal has formally requested the Department of Justice to launch an anti-trust investigation into the sale. He argues that this move represents a "big market" like Houston unfairly "stealing" a beloved franchise from a "small market" like Connecticut.
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