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Greenwich Central Middle School: On Track for August 2026 Opening

The new $112 million Central Middle School (CMS) is near the finish line. At a cost of $800 per square foot, the 135,000-square-foot facility stands as the most expensive school construction project in Greenwich history. Capacity: The new two-story structure, located just north of the original 1958 building, is designed for a "future-proofed" capacity of 660 students (expandable to 720). This is a significant expansion, considering that recent CMS enrollment has trended be

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From the Backcountry Pony Express: Massive oil spill off Taconic Road in Greenwich

A major environmental emergency last week shut down Farms Road—an important artery that connects Taconic Road in Greenwich with Riverbank Road in Stamford, not far from the Stanwich Club and Mianus River Park. What began as a report of a fallen tree has escalated into a massive, multi-day remediation effort after roughly 2,300 gallons of heating oil were released into the ground after a vehicle—which officials are investigating as a likely fuel delivery tanker—sustained a c

Jan 17

No more cup of Joe: Joe Studio of Old Greenwich closes

Joe Studio Cafe, a local fixture at 185 Sound Beach Avenue, officially closed its doors at the end of December 2025. Having opened in late 2019, the cafe successfully navigated the pandemic lockdowns that began soon after its launch. For six years it served as a sanctuary for craft coffee purists and locals seeking a quiet corner. The closure came as a surprise to many, as the business had been seeking town approval to expand with outdoor seating as recently as May 2025. Wh

Jan 2

The high cost of 06870: Old Greenwich siblings sentenced for $1.2 million scheme

Henry J. White Jr., age 75, and his sister, Patricia A. White, age 69, have been held accountable for a decade-long scheme that defrauded 30 state treasuries throughout the U.S. Between 2013 and 2022, the duo filed false claims for unclaimed property by posing as authorized representatives of various corporate entities. The scheme was remarkably successful for a time, netting them $1.2 million in fraudulent checks. The logistics were bold. Henry White submitted signed certi

Dec 30, 2025

The $50 drug deal that led to the overdose of a Riverside resident

A Riverside resident was found dead in his bedroom just before dawn on August 27, 2025, the victim of a lethal drug cocktail. This overdose, caused by fentanyl and medetomidine (a dangerous veterinary sedative), led authorities to a Bridgeport woman now charged with 2nd degree manslaughter in connection with the fatal $50 sale that occurred the night of August 26 during a car meet-up in Bridgeport. The Suspects. Anaira Louise Eisenlohr, 44, from Bridgeport (pictured here),

Dec 14, 2025

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

U.S. News announces the top elementary school rankings for 2026

Riverside School ranked first in the U.S. News 2026 rankings of the top public elementary schools in Connecticut. The survey included 500 CT elementary schools. Riverside School ranked 1 North Mianus School ranked 7 Int'l School at Dundee ranked 9 North Street School ranked 14 Old Greenwich School ranked 20 Parkway School ranked 41 Glenville School ranked 142 New Lebanon School ranked 151 Julian Curtiss School ranked 170 Cos Cob School ranked 183 Hamilton Avenue School ranke

Oct 30, 2025

Reality?: A multi-use path connecting the village of Old Greenwich with the city of Stamford

It's a ten-foot-wide multi-use recreational trail that would connect Binney Park in Old Greenwich to John J. Boccuzzi Park in Stamford. The Town of Greenwich in partnership with Stamford will get a grant of $338,000 to cover the design cost with a 20% match provided by Greenwich and Stamford. The cost of the project is expected to be $4 million. The exact route has yet to be determined. There are four potential routes: One via Harding Road, one via Tomac Avenue, one via Sh

Oct 27, 2025

Stamford transforms from Finance Hub to Sports & Media Powerhouse

A massive migration of top-tier entertainment and sports companies is transforming Stamford, CT. Once defined by finance and insurance, the city is repositioning itself as a sports and media hub. Why Stamford? Many of these companies are leaving the high costs of New York City. They benefit from Connecticut's generous digital media and film production credits that cost around $60+ million annually in lost revenue to the State. They also receive lucrative property tax abat

Oct 21, 2025