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

On January 28, 2026, Greenwich Police arrested 48-year-old Grigoli Chaphichadze, of Brooklyn, NY, for orchestrating a series of high-value burglaries across Greenwich and New Canaan. Since October 2025, Chaphichadze has been linked with six or seven home invasions, resulting in the theft of at least $1,015,115 of property. Second-Story MO. Investigators identified a consistent and specific modus operandi: The perpetrator gained entry by utilizing ladders found on-site or bro

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

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

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

On Mischief Night, October 30, 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was bludgeoned to death just steps from her home in the ritzy Belle Haven neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut. The weapon of choice? A golf club. A cold case for decades. In the wake of the brutal murder, Greenwich police, more familiar with handing out traffic citations than conducting homicide investigations, found themselves in over their heads. They had their suspects from the start: Tommy Skakel, then a

The renovated train station component of the $30 million Greenwich Crossing revitalization project is expected to open by the end of December 2025. Construction began on the redesigned main train station in Greenwich in October 2024. Renovations of the contiguous retail spaces are expected to be completed in the coming months. Commuters will be happy to know that nearby Citibank and Signature Cycles remain open. The new 5,000-square-foot restaurant structure at the corner

Two suspects were arrested for a carjacking on Saturday Nov 8 around 4 pm in the mid-country section of Greenwich. According to social media posts, it may have happened on Zaccheus Mead Lane. The victim was reported being physically forced out of their vehicle and then thrown to the ground, by an unknown suspect who then fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. The victim was not injured. The responding officers learned that the suspects were likely two Hispanic males, wearing

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

Connecticut has surpassed Massachusetts and now has the highest number of ultra-expensive zip codes in New England. Here are the top ranked zip codes and the median sale price for each: 06878 Riverside, $2.75 million 06870 Old Greenwich, $2.65 million 06831 Greenwich, $2.535 million 06820 Darien, $2.358 million 06830 Greenwich, $2.218 million 06840 New Canaan, $2.09 million 06853 Norwalk $2.059 million On a nationwide basis, 06878 Riverside ranked #43 , up 10 places from last

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

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Connecticut's anti-Trump Attorney General William Tong (D) will speak at the Greenwich YWCA on Tuesday May 6 from 6:30 to 8 pm. The...

US Congressman Jim Himes (CT-D) said Medicaid cuts "could force the closure" of Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell at 70 Parsonage Road. It...