

Summertime and the Greenwich Beaches are Cleaner
On Tuesday, Save the Sound released its latest beach report, and the results are highly encouraging. Of Connecticut's 72 beaches, 55 received an A or B rating, and not a single beach received a failing grade of F. After decades of fighting pollution, fish die-offs, and constant closures, real progress is being made in cleaning up Long Island Sound. Contamination typically stems from untreated sewage, pet waste, and goose droppings, with bacteria levels spiking when rainstorms
5 days ago


Greenwich Pathological Sex Predator Faces Serious Prison Time
The name Taiel Gookool is back in the headlines today, April 28, 2026, following a major announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. For years, the 31-year-old was a "local" face with a disturbing history tied to Prospect Street in Greenwich and River Road Extension in Cos Cob. Now, federal authorities have ensured he won't be returning to our streets for a very long time. The Breakdown: No More Revolving Doors The reason this is trending now is the sheer weight of the sent
Apr 28


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
Apr 10


Greenwich Neighborhoods Sweep the 2026 Rankings of the Best Places to Live in Connecticut
Based on newly released 2026 data from Niche, Greenwich neighborhoods have officially swept the podium. Three Greenwich communities now sit in the top five of the "Best Places to Live in Connecticut," proving that demand for our corner of the state is higher than ever. Old Greenwich took the crown at number 1 (a significant climb from its #10 spot in 2025). Riverside followed closely at number 3 (steady at the top), and Cos Cob, praised for its "relaxed vibe" and central loc
Mar 24


Summer Slog: Greenwich's 81-Day North Street Closure
The North Street bridge replacement (over West Brothers Brook) is beginning this month. The "kicker" that has everyone buzzing: North Street will be fully closed for up to 81 days (roughly June 8 to August 28). Residents are already mapping out detours and debating the impact on summer camp commutes and backcountry access. This is a critical infrastructure project targeting a 1950s-era bridge that is now structurally deficient. The Department of Public Works (DPW) opted for
Mar 19


The Great Greenwich Speed Camera Rebellion
The frustration of Greenwich residents about the new school zone speed cameras has officially hit a fever pitch. At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Thursday, March 12, what was meant to be a routine update turned into a discussion of the rising number of "nasty" complaints flooding Town Hall. Your BMW Can't Go That Slow? First Selectman Fred Camillo didn't mince words, reporting that his office has been inundated with calls from residents—many of whom are not exactly us
Mar 14


Gotcha: Greenwich District 7 Caught up in the Snare of Speed Cameras
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
Feb 13


Could white Western Middle School families opting for Central trigger forced redistricting?
The debate over the new Central Middle School (CMS) has shifted from blueprints to an uncomfortable reality: the town built a school too big for the current neighborhood. The new facility is sized for 660 students, but the local neighborhood currently provides only 450-500 students. Open Enrollment? Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones recently recommended "Open Enrollment" to fill the seats and the response was immediate. Of the 21 students raising their hands to move in the ini
Jan 24


Welcome 2026: time to tap into the true wealth of Greenwich, CT
The new year need not start with gym memberships or rigid financial resolutions, instead it can be a time to refresh the soul by tapping into the true wealth of Greenwich: our coastal shoreline and hidden wooded trails. The Shock and the Shore. Tod’s Point is the undisputed headquarters for New Year's Day. It is home to the unofficial Polar Plunge starting at noon (aim to arrive by 11:30 am to find a spot). It is a chaotic, bathrobe-clad charge into the 40-degree Sound and
Jan 1


Raw deal: Greenwich's untreated sewage seeping into local rivers.
Sewage pipes in Greenwich might be leaking untreated wastewater into local waterways. Save the Sound found high levels of bacteria not just following heavy rainfall, but also on dry days. That could point to a bigger problem of sanitary sewer infrastructure underground. Save the Sound tested ten sites in Greenwich and found six were not deemed safe to swim in. They include East Branch Byram River, Pemberwick Creek, Horseneck Brook, Byram Park, Byram River at Comley Avenue
Nov 20, 2025


The Greenwich-small-town-killing affordable housing bill is back
It's back. The Affordable Housing bill that Governor Lamont (D) rightfully vetoed a few months ago has been re-issued and is about to be voted on in a special session in Hartford. The politicians say it's a scaled back version of the hated HB5002, a compromise bill, and a bipartisan effort. Don't believe any of that. It incentivizes dense, as-of-right multifamily and middle housing in commercial zones and near transit (think Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside, Old Greenwich tra
Nov 13, 2025


Speeding near Greenwich schools? Fuhgeddaboudit starting October 20
Forget about rushing through a school zone. New photo speed camera enforcement has arrived in Greenwich. This program was originally set to launch with warnings after October 6 and then tickets issued after November 5, but it was delayed for reasons unspecified. The program is now on track. Starting Monday, October 20, you will receive a warning in the mail for driving 10+ MPH over the posted limit. Starting November 19, the warnings stop, and tickets begin. $50 for the f
Oct 18, 2025


Greenwich property revaluation underway - what it means for your wallet
Greenwich has begun its state-mandated town-wide revaluation which will establish the October 1, 2025 Grand List property values. Assessment notices will be mailed to property owners in November 2025. You can informally appeal the results with the Assessors' Office through mid-January 2026. Formal appeals must be filed between Feb 1 and Feb 20. The Town of Greenwich's adopted budget of approximately $516 million, represented a +3.93% increase for the current fiscal year.
Oct 13, 2025


Speeding near Greenwich schools? - don't think about it
Forget about rushing through a school zone. New photo speed camera enforcement has arrived in Greenwich and the grace period is short....
Oct 3, 2025


Greenwich therapist avoids jail time in sexual assault plea deal
Greenwich therapistu, Kevin Root, 69, was arrested in 2018 on charges of sexual assalt and tampering with a witness. This week he was...
Sep 11, 2025


Greenwich remembers September 11
Thursday is the 24th anniversary of September 11. The Town of Greenwich will honor the lives lost that day at the 9/11 memorial in Cos...
Sep 6, 2025


Cache of weapons found in Greenwich
The Greenwich Police obtained a search warrant for the Harold Street, Cos Cob residence of Kristopher Chimblo, 36. During the search on...
Sep 1, 2025


Surprise: Greenwich public school enrollment is down
Greenwich public school enrollment has dropped by 112 students from 8,513 enrolled last year to 8,392 enrolled this year. That is a drop...
Aug 26, 2025


West Nile Virus found in Greenwich
The Town of Greenwich issued a public health alert on Tuesday July 29, with the headline "Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus...
Jul 30, 2025


Chinese crime ring targets CVS stores in Greenwich
Two Chinese men from Queens, NY are facing multiple charges for using stolen credit card information to purchase gift cards at two CVS...
Jul 12, 2025

