Guo Wengui (Miles Guo), a self-exiled Chinese billionaire with deep ties to Greenwich, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive $1 billion financial fraud scheme. In addition to the prison term, a Manhattan federal judge ordered Guo to forfeit a staggering $889 million in restitution to his victims. While Guo claimed his wealth-flaunting was a political statement, prosecutors proved he used his anti-CCP (Chinese Communist Party) movement to

The Nathaniel Witherell—Greenwich’s town-owned and operated skilled nursing facility—announced this week that it has launched an internal investigation following a viral video showing one of its employees making aggressive, offensive remarks inside a local grocery store. The incident occurred on June 2, 2026, at the customer service desk of the ShopRite supermarket on Hope Street in Stamford. The cell phone footage, captured by shopper Sarina Gupta, shows an argument that qui

On Monday morning, June 8, 2026, Central Middle School was thrust into a state of high alert following a "swatting" call. While emergency officials quickly determined the threat was a hoax and presented no actual danger, the incident left parents, teachers, and students deeply shaken. Alarmingly, it was less than a month ago—on May 12—that Central Middle School was previously disrupted by a swatting attack. Most concerning of all? Greenwich wasn’t alone. This was not an isola

Just when the lazy days of summer are finally here, the Town of Greenwich has notched up our collective stress levels. Starting Monday, June 8, a major section of North Street will shut down. As if that wasn’t enough, come July, the roads around Central Middle School will also face major closures through the end of the summer. If you were on the fence about booking a long, out-of-town vacation, this might just make up your mind. Here is what you need to know to navigate the

On Monday, June 8, the Greenwich legislative body (RTM) will vote on the speed camera program. The cameras were installed in ten locations across eight school zones but deactivated on April 2 for further public input. The issue has intensified with many letters written pro and con. From the Greenwich Police Chief In a May 26 Letter, issued by Greenwich Chief of Police Jim Heavey, he defended the school zone speed camera program by highlighting its dramatic success in reducing

Numbers don’t lie, but in Greenwich, some are starting to look unlucky. According to new data from the UConn Crash Data Repository, the first two months of 2026 saw 49 accidents involving 93 vehicles in our town. While the wrecks are scattered, one number keeps appearing on the police reports: Exit 5. A Tale of Two Highways The Greenwich Time recently highlighted that Exit 5 is the primary danger zone on both of our major arteries: I-95 (Exit 5 - Riverside-Old Greenwich):

At the Thursday, March 26, Board of Selectmen meeting, officials addressed a rising tide of public frustration regarding the town’s new speed camera program. While Selectman Fred Camillo acknowledged that "tweaks" are necessary—specifically regarding clearer signage for hours of operation and extending payment deadlines—he remained steadfast on the program's utility. According to Camillo, despite the pushback, the cameras are working: speeders are finally starting to get the

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

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

Like hospitals, the nursing home business has survived the pressure of tight margins and insurance reimbursement gaps through massive consolidation. For example, Greenwich Hospital is now a pillar of the Yale New Haven Network, leveraging the network's massive purchasing power and shared administrative costs to remain viable. Nathaniel Witherell remains an island. In Connecticut, there are approximately 195 nursing facilities across the state, the vast majority are private

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