From left, Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Phil Wharton of Nimbus Properties, Mary Jenkins and Bill Finger of the Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Joe Tranfo of Benedict Capital, Jamie Anthony of Lonicera Partners, and David Kubik of BKSK Architects. Nick Cinea Photography Local officials recently gathered on Benedict Place near St. Mary’s Church in central Greenwich to celebrate the groundbreaking of Benedict Court—a massive six-story,

The new Forbes 400 list is out and, unsurprisingly, Greenwich completely dominates the state of Connecticut. Dominating the CT Leaderboard Out of the state's top billionaires, Greenwich residents hold almost every spot: Steve Cohen: $26.7B (Point72 Asset Management) Ray Dalio: $18.9B (Bridgewater Associates) Brad Jacobs: $13.3B (QXO / XPO Logistics) Cliff Asness: $8.0B (AQR Capital) Steve Mandel Jr.: $5.7B (Lone Pine Capital) Absent From the Big Leagues While we reign supreme

On Monday, September 14, Greenwich Police conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and alcoholic products to determine if they were selling to individuals under the age of 21. Tobacco & E-Cigarette Compliance Out of 9 unannounced tobacco compliance checks, 4 establishments failed and were cited for violations: Mobil Gas Station – 520 East Putnam Avenue Mobil Gas Station – 1129 East Putnam Avenue Mohegan Vape & Ci

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 tw

A violent altercation directly across the river from Greenwich’s Byram neighborhood has locals on edge. On Tuesday, September 8th around 10:00 p.m., a melee involving 8 to 10 individuals broke out on the second level of the MTA Parking Garage at 2 Waterfront Place in Port Chester—located near the AMC theater and Costco. Prior Context Port Chester Police indicate the brawl was likely connected to an incident three hours earlier (around 5:30 p.m.), in which a shirt was set on f

If you thought the new RH Estates showroom at 265 Greenwich Avenue was just another high-end furniture store, think again. https://rh.com/us/en/estatesgreenwich RH’s first-ever freestanding Estates destination spans 20,000 square feet across two levels. The space integrates RH collections with one-of-a-kind global antiques and works from legendary ateliers like Michael Taylor and Formations. Anchoring the building is Cucina Angelina, an 88-seat Italian restaurant complete wit

It happened 25 years ago. Terrorists linked to the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial U.S. passenger airplanes that morning. It was a suicide mission, turning the aircraft into guided missiles aimed at major American landmarks. All passengers and crew aboard the four hijacked flights perished: American Airlines Flight 11 (87 onboard) and United Airlines Flight 175 (60 onboard), which struck the World Trade Center towers in New York City. American Airl

Greenwich Police Blotter The Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for August 2026, revealing a high number of car break-ins and impaired driving. The good news? Vehicle thefts are down. In total, Greenwich Police responded to 2,572 calls for service during the month. A good portion of that volume continues to be driven by administrative nuisance calls, including 287 false burglar alarms, 107 parking complaints, and 96 leaf blower complain

Greenwich Town Hall Vigil Sep 10, 2025 What does it take to spark an online firestorm in a quiet suburb? Apparently, a battery-operated candle and a high school student organizing a memorial. Greenwich teenager Sophia DiFilippo, has arranged a candlelight vigil in front of Greenwich Town Hall at 7 p.m. on September 10 to honor Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk was gunned down by 23-year-old Tyler Robinson at Utah Valley University one year ago on September 10, 202

The Greenwich Free Press ran a news story this week titled: “With More Honks, Weekly Protesters Say Tide Turning against ICE Tactics.” The "news" centered on a persistent, weekly Saturday gathering held at the high-visibility intersection of Indian Field Road and East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob. As it turns out, it only takes a group of two or three people with signs to qualify as a "protest" and command local coverage. View from the Sidewalk Old Greenwich resident Dan Edelstei

Real estate firm Compass has published a fabulous "Guide to Greenwich" that is sure to entice even more home shoppers to town. The Greenwich Streets Team at Compass launched its 2026 edition—a comprehensive guide highlighting everything the Town of Greenwich has to offer. It's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn more about living in and exploring the area. (You can check out the 2026 Edition of the Compass "Guide to Greenwich" here). Even though this guide was

Greenwich High School U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 rankings of the best public high schools in the United States, and Greenwich High School (GHS) secured the #2 spot in Connecticut and #194 nationally. Check Out the U.S. News and World Report 2026-27 Rankings. Connecticut IB Academy in East Hartford took the top spot in the state. Rounding out the top rankings behind Greenwich High were Weston High School, Darien High School, Staples High School in Westpo

Arial view of Greenwich Country Day Private schools in Greenwich and across Connecticut are among the most expensive in the United States. Annual day-school tuitions routinely pass $55,000 to $64,000 per year—occasionally rivaling or exceeding top university costs and reaching more than double the national average. Why Does It Cost So Much? Operating an independent school in wealthy Connecticut enclaves like Fairfield County comes with steep localized overhead. Attracting top

Registered Republicans and Democrats finished voting in their respective primaries yesterday, August 11. The results suggest that Connecticut voters may be pushing back against progressive policies that have hindered the state’s growth. Democratic Primary Democratic Governor Ned Lamont, a two-term incumbent and Greenwich resident, won by a decisive margin over state representative Josh Elliott from Hamden. With this outcome, primary voters sent a clear message that Elliott wa

Greenwich has already installed speed-ticketing cameras around eight school zones, along with automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in many areas of town, including near I-95 exits. Residents don't like them. Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a press release calling for a statewide pause on new camera installations. For Greenwich residents, hopefully this move isn't too little, too late. Governor Lamont's August 7, 2026 Letter on Safety Cameras and Automated License Pla

Greenwich Police Blotter Data from the Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for July 2026, revealing an unwelcome spike in vehicle thefts, break-ins, and impaired driving across town. In total, Greenwich Police responded to 2,666 calls for service during the month. A good portion of that volume continues to be driven by administrative nuisance calls, including 302 false burglar alarms and 95 leaf blower complaints. Motor Vehicle Thefts: 9 v

The Town of Greenwich’s municipal nursing facility, The Nathaniel Witherell, remains in deep financial distress. Local taxpayers are currently subsidizing annual operating losses of $5 million—amounting to roughly $800 per household. During a blunt July 20 update to the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), Nathaniel Witherell Board Chairman Peter Kelly expressed sharp dissatisfaction with FY 2026 outcomes, stressing that structural changes must happen immediately. Watch the

On Tuesday, July 22, David L. Johnson, 66, of Old Greenwich, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to embezzling $2.16 million from an elderly victim and his estate. Johnson was the operator of Stamford-based Antique Treasures LLC and Greenwich Auction. In October 2018, the victim named Johnson as his power of attorney agent, executor, and successor trustee, though Johnson was not named as a beneficiary. Following the victim’s passing at age 87 in August 2020, Johnson sip

On July 14, by a strong 308-117 vote, the House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act. If enacted, the legislation would make daylight saving time permanent year-round, ending the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan, is backed by President Donald Trump and proponents who argue that permanent daylight saving time boosts local bu

According to a July 7, 2026, University of New Hampshire survey, more than four in ten Connecticut residents want to pack up and leave the state—with many seeking lower taxes and a more manageable cost of living. And yet, herein lies the paradox: a majority of residents simultaneously maintain that the Nutmeg State is a "good" or "very good" place to live, a sentiment held particularly by older residents and Democrats. The problem isn't the quality of life; it's the price tag