Two Jersey City, NJ men were arrested on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after an automated license plate reader flagged their stolen vehicle near I-95. Greenwich Police stopped the vehicle at Riverside Commons around 10:30 pm and detained Mahmoud M. Atoun (21) and Zeyad Mohamed Atoun (23). According to police, both men provided conflicting accounts regarding where they were going and why they were driving the truck, which was reported stolen from Penske. Both were charged with first

A proposal to demolish three adjacent historic structures at the top of Greenwich Avenue has sparked widespread community concern. Developers Greenwich Avenue Properties LLC and MBMB Greenwich LLC (entities managed by Stamford’s New England Investment Partners, co-founded by Jon Marcus) have submitted a pre-application to demolish the iconic, Tudor Revival-style Isaac Mead Building at 2 Greenwich Avenue. The plan also calls for tearing down adjacent properties at 10 Greenwich

A Greenwich man is facing heavy weapons and narcotics charges after allegedly using a busy commuter highway stop as his personal drive-thru for illegal sales. The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of 49-year-old Michael Larriuz following a months-long undercover sting. Weapons were seized by Greenwich Police at his residence on Stonehedge Drive South in the Glenville section of Greenwich. The Undercover Takedown According to prosecutors, Larr

Greenwich Planning & Zoning is currently reviewing plans for an incredibly ambitious, high-profile 4-lot residential assemblage in central Greenwich. The target properties—63 Maple Ave, 75 Maple Ave, 59 Maple Ave, and 8 Park Ave—sit directly across the street from local landmarks Coffee for Good and the Stanton House Inn. The proposed plans outline a staggering 18,631-square-foot mega-mansion featuring five bedrooms, two separate three-car garages, and a detached guest house.

On June 29, the Greenwich Police Department posted an eye-catching picture on their Facebook page announcing the hiring of four new trainees. Greenwich Police Department Facebook Post Local blogger Christopher Fountain quickly jumped on the visual, suggesting that the trainees be "shipped off to rookie school where, presumably, the gentleman in the middle will be gently introduced to the concept of appropriate dress." Christopher Fountain Blog He wasn't the only one who notic

At the July 9, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Camillo made a startling announcement. Utilities (CNG, Aquarion, and Eversource) have informed the town that they do not have the capacity to expand service to certain residential properties. Here are the Selectman's comments: Transcript of July 9 Meeting (start 6:29) Video Recording of July 9 Meeting start 6:20) ""About a month ago, I was stopped by a couple of neighbors who had lived in little houses... in Hav

Four Venezuelan nationals are currently in federal custody following their June 25, 2026 arrest, charged with executing a brazen, coordinated "jackpotting" crime spree that targeted southern Connecticut. Over a ten-day period—from August 8 to August 18, 2025—this mobile crew used specialized hardware and malware to override security systems, illegally draining $529,220 from local ATMs. The Targeted Route Operating as a highly professional mobile unit, the gang mapped out a ti

Greenwich boasts an incredible 32 miles of beautiful Long Island Sound coastline. Our local waters are a source of endless recreation, beauty, and community pride—but they also need our protection. If you love to paddle and want to do your part to preserve this vital natural resource, the upcoming SoundWaters Flotilla is the perfect way to get involved. Now celebrating its milestone 10th year, the Flotilla has grown into Long Island Sound’s largest paddling event. Hundreds of

Does anyone know why the Greenwich fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 2? Moving the main event ahead of the holiday weekend feels inconvenient and a bit inauthentic especially for the 250th. Perhaps the town scored a budget discount on the shooters and sparklers by booking early. Either way, it means while Greenwich residents are left to wistfully watch the skies over New Canaan or Rye Playland on the actual Saturday, July 4, you still have one standout local option

A pair of career criminals already behind bars are facing heavy new charges for an aggressive carjacking on Railroad Avenue in central Greenwich. Greenwich Police caught up with Connecticut DOC inmates Zachary Alexander Colvin (30) and Meghan Elizabeth Dodgson (35), at the Stamford Superior Court on June 17. The Vernon, CT residents were hit with felony warrants stemming from a joint investigation into a violent carjacking on January 10, 2026. Colvin, who was slapped with a $

According to a recent application narrative submitted to Greenwich Planning and Zoning, the Old Greenwich Farmer's Market is seeking to set up in a portion of the parking lot at St. Catherine’s Church (11 Riverside Avenue) for the 2026 season. The proposed plan outlines operating on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, running from June through November. Official Planning and Zoning administrative sign-off is still under review. The market's sudden displacement comes after 15

Greenwich is gearing up to celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The free, public event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and features tours of the historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde, costumed Revolutionary-era reenactments, live music, and a special Salute to Veterans. Note: While the event is entirely free to attend, pre-registration is required through the Greenwich Historical Society. Key Event Fe

Just in time to ruin Father’s Day weekend, the FY 2026/27 Greenwich property tax bills have officially hit mailboxes. You can easily compare this year's bill with what you paid last year by accessing your current statement and payment history here: Online access to Property Tax Bills. While you recover from the initial sticker shock, let’s recap exactly how we got here. The Hard Truth As we highlighted in our May 19, 2026 blog (Let's Be Honest About the Greenwich Mill Rate),

On Thursday, June 11, the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) had its first official read of the NaTCAD (Natatorium, Tennis Courts and Access Driveway) project proposed for Greenwich High School. Under the primary plan being considered, the district would tear down the aging 1968 pool and rebuild directly on its existing footprint, a move that will require relocating GHS aquatics activities for 1 to 2 years during construction. The GHS pool is well past its prime. Between str

On June 10, 2026, Margarita Alban, Chair of the Greenwich Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission, spoke to the Retired Men's Association (RMA) about the increasingly onerous affordable housing mandates being handed down from Hartford. Ms. Alban brings massive local experience to the table, having served on the P&Z Commission for 20 years, including seven and a half years as its Chair. The Onerous Requirements The core of the tension stems from Connecticut's HB 8002 (An Act Concer

In Greenwich, parking is a perennial problem, but it doesn't usually end up like this. Just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park in New Canaan became an impromptu, high-voltage water park attraction. An elderly driver, attempting to park his Tesla, instead accelerated and plowed through shrubbery, a fence, and straight into the pool. Now, if this had happened at the Greenwich pool at Byram Park, the reaction would have been entirely differ

For those in support of the speed camera program, it was a good night. On Monday, June 15, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted 100 in favor and 60 against reinstating the town's speed camera program. Pause and Restart The program, featuring installed cameras in 8 of the Town's school zones, went fully live in January 2026. After it was discovered that the initial approval process did not fulfill state-mandated public hearing requirements, the cameras went da

In defense of the town's controversial school zone speed camera program, set up to operate in 8 school zones, the Greenwich Police Department (GPD) recently released an official infographic to make their case directly to the public. The flyer highlights the program's documented safety results, data privacy protections, operational oversight, and potential future expansions. The Case for Speed Cameras The GPD's infographic leans heavily on safety metrics and structural complia

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

After wind gusts of up to 65 mph swept through Fairfield County on Saturday night, June 6, Greenwich residents woke up on Sunday to a major, town-wide blackout. At its peak, a staggering 28,097 Eversource customers in Greenwich—roughly 98.9% of the town—were completely without power. But this wasn't your typical story of fallen tree branches. The culprit? A massive piece of Americana. Blame it on the Flag According to Eversource and local officials, the chaos began at 9:00 PM