CT Senator Ryan Fazio’s decision to run for governor has opened one of Connecticut’s most closely watched legislative seats, setting the stage for a competitive race in the 36th State Senate District. For the past several years, Fazio has represented Greenwich, New Canaan, and portions of Stamford in Hartford, building a profile as a Republican focused on affordability, energy costs, and fiscal discipline. Republican Favorite. Republicans are expected to rally behind Joe Kel

The Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) has been awarded a significant grant to restore the critical habitat at Shell Island Preserve —a 5.2-acre island located in Captain Harbor, just south of Byram Harbor. Sandbar Connection. Shell Island is the "neighbor" to the larger Calf Island (part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge). The two are actually connected at low tide by a sandbar. It is only accessible by water (kayak, paddleboard, or small boat). The nearest pub

The Greenwich Police Department just released the police blotter for February 2026. Officers responded to 2,676 calls for service during the month, the lowest number in over a year. Speed Cameras.   January marked the first month of reporting the automated speed camera tickets. A staggering 7,225 citations were mailed out and another 9,537 pending violations were under review. These represent a significant volume of fines—$50 for a first offense and $75 for subsequent viola

As the Connecticut General Assembly got underway this March, a familiar but intensified battle is unfolding in Hartford. While Governor Ned Lamont continues to champion "affordability" through targeted rebates, a powerful Tax Equity Caucus of over 50 progressive Democrat lawmakers is pushing a trio of bills designed to structurally "tax the rich." The "Tax the Rich" Proposals: Following a packed public hearing on February 27, 2026, three specific bills have become the lightni

All of a sudden, The Piccolina Shop at 82 Greenwich Avenue has gone dark. The baby retailer's storefront is locked, the social media has vanished, the phones have been disconnected and the once-vibrant displays of organic cotton and high-end strollers sit silent. The story was not supposed to end this way. It was founded in July 2020 by three local moms—Lenamarie "Lena" Scilipoti, Alejandra Salazar, and Janice Wright—who were the institutional memory of baby retail in Gree

Would you like to hear from some of your favorite Greenwich food purveyors about their craft? On Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, on 437 North Street, the Foodshed Network will host a panel discussion to hear directly from the owners of some of the community's favorite food shops. Attendees will be inspired to: Cook and source food items from local businesses. Learn what it takes to sustain and grow a local business. Understan

The "Letters to the Editor" section of the Greenwich Free Press is no stranger to heated exchanges. From property taxes to residency length, the debate between private citizens is a Greenwich tradition. But when a sitting Town official—entrusted with gatekeeping power over millions in infrastructure—uses their platform to publicly mock a resident for exercising their right to dissent, the issue shifts from "spirited debate" to a question of official conduct. The recent escal

The American Dream is currently under legislative assault in Hartford. Senate Bill 151, titled An Act Prohibiting Certain Land Use and Zoning Limitations on Housing , is being marketed as a way to allow more starter homes and senior housing. In reality, it represents a state-mandated dismantling of the single-family neighborhoods that define our community. The Hartford Narrative vs. Local Reality. In the state capital, activists such as Casey Moran argue that local zoning

In its recently released 12th annual Safest Cities report, SafeWise ranked the safest cities in Connecticut for 2025. Greenwich, with a population of 63,651, ranked number 7 of 48 cities in the state. While Ridgefield took the top spot (and remains the only town to report zero burglaries), Greenwich is improving. The town saw year-over-year declines in both violent and property crime, with zero aggravated assaults reported. Between the Lines : Hat tip to the Greenwich Poli

In a blunt social media post on Sunday, February 15, the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee (DTC) issued a public warning to residents regarding local media bias. Targeting the Greenwich Sentinel and its omission of Democrat Selectwoman Rachel Khanna's name on a list of honorees, the DTC wrote here : "Watch out Greenwich—be careful where you get our local news. You may not be getting the full picture. Selectwoman Rachel Khanna is one of 10 incredible women being honored by t

In a TV Interview on February 10 with Fox Business News host Larry Kudlow, President Trump criticized Connecticut's voting integrity laws and took a swipe at Democrat CT Senator Richard Blumenthal. Kudlow, a Redding, CT resident, said, "I vote in the state of CT. You don't need a photo ID. You could vote if you just show them a credit card or a debit card, which anybody can get their hands on. I think it's a scam." Responding to Kudlow, Trump said, "Connecticut is a very

Last Thursday, February 12, 2026, Representative Town Meeting (RTM) Moderator Alexis Voulgaris appeared before the Board of Selectmen (BOS) to initiate a historic change to the Greenwich Town Charter. Her request: increase the number of signatures required for a citizen petition to reach the 230-member RTM from the current 20 to 350. This 20-signature threshold has been the standard for Greenwich direct democracy since 1933. On the Fast Track . The proposal was listed on t

In Greenwich, the morning commute has transitioned from a routine to a high-stakes calculation. If you drive through District 7, you are currently at the center of the town’s new automated traffic enforcement experiment. T own Hall Advice: First Selectman Fred Camillo addressed the growing backlash. He acknowledged hearing from a "number of residents who are upset" about the new automated citations but remained firm on the policy. Camillo argued that the program is a matter o

First Selectman Fred Camillo recently released his "Community Connection" newsletter here addressing confusion regarding the newly completed revaluation of the Town's grand list and what it means for your property taxes. There are a lot of moving parts. Chair of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), David Weisbrod (D) said here that the average 27% increase in property values will not increase your taxes, unless your home's value has increased more than 27%—i.e., you l

Could the CT income tax be repealed? Betsy McCaughey, the conservative firebrand and wildcard factor in the 2026 gubernatorial race, says it can be done. Once seen as a two-way match between Erin Stewart and Ryan Fazio, the GOP primary has been disrupted by McCaughey and her promise to eliminate the income tax within five years. From Best to Worst. In 1991, Connecticut—then one of the most prosperous states in the nation—voted in a "temporary" personal income tax. What st

For the 2026 year ahead, the Town has scheduled 26 flag raisings. That's an average of more than two per month—a schedule busy enough to suggest that every nationality, military group, and advocacy group in town is covered. But is it enough? As the calendar fills up, the question shifts from who we are honoring to how many honors the town can logistically manage. Nationalities. If you are Irish, Greek, Israeli, Armenian, Norwegian, Filipino, Canadian, French, Mexican, Ita

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 i

If you're planning to have an emergency, you might want to check this dashboard first. The Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP) just released a first-of-its-kind public dashboard to track hospital efficiency. The data ranks 27 Connecticut hospitals by the average time a patient waits from the moment they arrive at the ER until they are officially admitted to a bed. Here are highlights from the rankings: Greenwich Hospital : 3.1 hours (ranked #1) Stamford Hosp

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the height of the severe winter storm, a private charter bus was engulfed in flames on I-95 North in Darien. The fire broke out around 1:00 PM near Exit 11. The bus, operated by DATTCO, was carrying about 50 passengers returning to Fall River, Massachusetts, after a cruise departure from Brooklyn. While the scene was chaotic, officials report that most injuries were minor. However, five individuals were transported to area hospitals for furt

The snow has stopped, but the Greenwich Snow Emergency remains in effect, keeping Town Hall and schools closed today. Here is why the "all clear" is taking longer than the storm itself: The Scale of the Task: The Greenwich Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for 265 miles of roadway—enough to stretch from Greenwich to Washington, D.C. While the 23 miles of main arteries are cleared first, the emergency isn't lifted until the remaining 211 miles of local roads a