

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Avoid Greenwich roads during lunchtime
According to Safe Streets Greenwich there are certain roads where most accidents occur. They are Greenwich Avenue, Delavan Avenue,...
Jul 6


CT makes national news for its war on small towns
You want single famliy neighborhoods, quiet streets, no vagrants or homeless encampments? Sorry, the supermajority of Democrats in...
Jun 9


Memorial Weekend in Greenwich
Lots of events in Greenwich this weekend to honor our fallen heroes. Saturday, May 24 11am - Cos Cob VFW Memorial Ceremony, Strickland...
May 24


Enjoy Music on the Great Lawn this summer
Music on the Great Lawn at the Greenwich Historical Society is underway on Thursday Evenings from 6:30pm to 8pm. Here is the concert...
May 22


Homeless camps in Greenwich parks?
One of many housing bills coming out of our state legislature in Hartford is a bill that will prohibit a town from imposing any penalty...
Mar 29


Say goodbye to single family homes near Greenwich train stations if Work-Live-Ride passes
For the fifth time, the Work-Live-Ride bill is coming in front of the CT state legislature. This bill proposes to impose affordable...
Feb 4


Vehicle carjacked at Greenwich Sunoco Station
On Sunday, January 13, around 2 pm, a Land Rover was carjacked at the Sunoco Station, 510 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich at the corner of...
Jan 13


Name that Park in Cos Cob
It's a beautiful 107 acre park in the heart of Cos Cob with hiking trails, meadows and a 4-acre pond. It's the former estate of Ernest...
Jan 11


Greenwich charities get $1 million from anonymous donor
An anonymous gift totaling $1 million was donated to two long-standing Greenwich non-profits. Half was gifted to Pathways (mental health...
Dec 25, 2024

