Prompted by Governor Lamont’s statewide inventory directive and mandated by recent state privacy regulations (Public Act 26-14), the Greenwich Police Department quietly published the specific locations of its stationary automated license plate readers (ALPR) on September 30. The disclosure, posted without a formal press release or public announcement, reveals that the town currently operates fixed ALPR cameras across six high-volume corridors. By positioning lenses at critica

The Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for September 2026, revealing persistently high numbers of vehicle thefts and DWIs. The good news? Residential burglaries and car break-ins are down. In total, Greenwich Police were kept busy responding to 2,690 calls for service during the month. A standard portion of that volume continues to be driven by administrative nuisance calls, including 261 false burglar alarms. Motor Vehicle Thefts: Six ve

Niche has just released its 2027 rankings of the top public and private high schools in Connecticut. Greenwich High School (GHS) earned a coveted spot among the top public high schools statewide. Top 5 Public High Schools in Connecticut New Canaan High School Staples High School (Westport) Darien High School Greenwich High School — Reclaimed the #4 spot statewide (after briefly dipping to #5 in 2026 from #4 in 2025). GHS ranks #268 out of over 20,000 public high schools natio

If you walk into a luxury auto dealership in Greenwich, you’d expect the finance team to run your identity, verify your funds, and make sure your check doesn't bounce before handing over the keys to a six-figure sports car. Apparently, that’s not always how it goes. The Facts of the Case On Wednesday, September 23, Lei "Lei Lei" Zhou, a 43-year-old Chinese citizen and U.S. Green Card holder residing in Flushing, Queens, was sentenced to 3.5 years (42 months) in federal prison

The Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission recently drew a hard line in the topsoil: a developer’s request to remove a single, healthy 24-inch oak tree at 40 West Way in Old Greenwich was officially rejected. The tree sits on the site of a sprawling new 7,559-square-foot single-family home. During the September 15 meeting (which you can watch in the video replay), commissioners spent over 20 minutes debating the fate of this solitary oak. Their ultimate consensus? The propert

A fierce battle over Greenwich’s future, utility limits, and state zoning mandates has erupted between local party leaders after First Selectman Fred Camillo called for a statewide moratorium on high-density housing mandates like Connecticut’s Statute 8-30g. DTC: "The Utility Crisis that Wasn't" On September 17, the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee (DTC) published "The Utility Crisis That Wasn't," accusing Camillo of manufacturing a fake infrastructure emergency to block

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