From left, Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Phil Wharton of Nimbus Properties, Mary Jenkins and Bill Finger of the Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Joe Tranfo of Benedict Capital, Jamie Anthony of Lonicera Partners, and David Kubik of BKSK Architects. Nick Cinea Photography Local officials recently gathered on Benedict Place near St. Mary’s Church in central Greenwich to celebrate the groundbreaking of Benedict Court—a massive six-story,

On Monday, September 14, Greenwich Police conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and alcoholic products to determine if they were selling to individuals under the age of 21. Tobacco & E-Cigarette Compliance Out of 9 unannounced tobacco compliance checks, 4 establishments failed and were cited for violations: Mobil Gas Station – 520 East Putnam Avenue Mobil Gas Station – 1129 East Putnam Avenue Mohegan Vape & Ci

Early Thursday morning, Greenwich was once again targeted by out-of-town vehicle thieves in a series of incidents connecting thefts across Fairfield County. The Incident At approximately 12:29 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, an alert resident noticed several individuals creeping around vehicles in a neighbor's driveway on Echo Lane, near North Maple Avenue in midcountry Greenwich. The neighbor immediately dialed 911 as a white Jeep Grand Cherokee was backed out and stolen fro

What started as a safety initiative around eight school zones concentrated in mid/back country Greenwich, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle. Greenwich resident Stephen Lockton has filed a class-action lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court against the Town of Greenwich and vendor Blue Line Solutions, seeking to void every citation issued and secure over $1.3 million in refunds. The Complaint The lawsuit alleges the town breached state law by approving the speed camera

A violent altercation directly across the river from Greenwich’s Byram neighborhood has locals on edge. On Tuesday, September 8th around 10:00 p.m., a melee involving 8 to 10 individuals broke out on the second level of the MTA Parking Garage at 2 Waterfront Place in Port Chester—located near the AMC theater and Costco. Prior Context Port Chester Police indicate the brawl was likely connected to an incident three hours earlier (around 5:30 p.m.), in which a shirt was set on f

It happened 25 years ago. Terrorists linked to the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial U.S. passenger airplanes that morning. It was a suicide mission, turning the aircraft into guided missiles aimed at major American landmarks. All passengers and crew aboard the four hijacked flights perished: American Airlines Flight 11 (87 onboard) and United Airlines Flight 175 (60 onboard), which struck the World Trade Center towers in New York City. American Airl

Greenwich Police Blotter The Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for August 2026, revealing a high number of car break-ins and impaired driving. The good news? Vehicle thefts are down. In total, Greenwich Police responded to 2,572 calls for service during the month. A good portion of that volume continues to be driven by administrative nuisance calls, including 287 false burglar alarms, 107 parking complaints, and 96 leaf blower complain

Greenwich Town Hall Vigil Sep 10, 2025 What does it take to spark an online firestorm in a quiet suburb? Apparently, a battery-operated candle and a high school student organizing a memorial. Greenwich teenager Sophia DiFilippo, has arranged a candlelight vigil in front of Greenwich Town Hall at 7 p.m. on September 10 to honor Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk was gunned down by 23-year-old Tyler Robinson at Utah Valley University one year ago on September 10, 202

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram lately, you’ve likely caught CT State Senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio’s latest campaign reel: "It's a bird! It's a plane! No, It's Ryan Fazio." With dark hair, neat frames, and a strong resemblance to Metropolis’s favorite mild-mannered journalist, Fazio embraces the comic book trope. The ad opens with him swooping in to rescue a group of Connecticut taxpayers tied up in a warehouse and being robbed, promising to cap

Greenwich Police arrested 33-year-old Trevor Singer of New York after discovering he was selling illegal kratom products directly out of his vehicle. The arrest occurred early Tuesday morning, August 25th, on Putnam Avenue around 6 a.m. Officers impounded the vehicle and recovered over $20,000 worth of illicit kratom products—specifically concentrated 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-Hydroxy). Singer faces four charges: sale of a controlled substance, possession, possession with inten

Robin Strain Vanacore and Chuck Royce Established in 1801 and serving as a stagecoach stop and post office from 1830 to 1901, the Round Hill Store and Service Station have been an essential gathering place for generations of Round Hill neighbors and tradespeople. On August 26, 2026, local residents Chuck Royce and Ryan Brumberg became only the fourth owners in the property's 225-year history. Operating under the banner of the Round Hill Preservation Society, they purchased th

Proposed Byram Dog Park Over 20 years after opening Greenwich’s first dog park at Grass Island, town leaders are finally moving forward with number two. At the August 27 Board of Selectmen meeting, plans were reviewed for a new off-leash area dedicated to the western side of town. Located just outside the entrance to Byram Park, the proposed 11,000-square-foot site will be enclosed by a park wall and accommodate up to 10 dogs at once. Off-leash privileges will apply strictly

On Friday morning, August 28, Greenwich High students and parents arriving for the first day of school were met with flashing lights, blocked lanes, and a motorcycle chase. Around 7:30 a.m., an unregistered 169cc motorcycle carrying two teens blew through a red light near Hillside Road, passing stopped traffic by weaving westbound into oncoming eastbound lanes. After ignoring police signals, the driver was intercepted on Overlook Drive, where he physically resisted arrest. T

Greenwich, Connecticut condo sales just hit a record-shattering $12 million, according to a recent New York Post report. That is nearly double the town's previous record condo sale of $6.75 million. The spike in demand is driven in part by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new tiered pied-à-terre tax targeting NYC second homes valued over $5 million. The record-breaking sales stem from Chilston Court, a luxury 78-residence development in downtown Greenwich by Caspi Develo

If you want a masterclass in creative problem-solving, look no further than how Greenwich residents avoid parking tickets. At the August 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, about-to-retire Deputy Police Chief Jim Bonney—who oversees the Parking Services Department—proposed a colorful list of amendments to the town's traffic and parking ordinances. While the meeting was technically about updating municipal code, the real story was a hilarious look at the ingenious loopholes locals

The Greenwich Parks & Recreation Department has announced the winners of its sixth annual community photo contest, held in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month in August 2026. These are this year's top winners who captured the beauty of our local parks: First Prize: Scott Garsson for "Soaking in Sunset" Prize: A foursome golf certificate to the Griff. Second Prize: Suzanne Minnick for "Path Along Water" Prize: A single-entry park and parking pass ticket. Third P

Located at 7 and 9 Western Junior Highway, in Greenwich's Byram neighborhood, a new 8-30g affordable housing development is heading to Planning & Zoning for pre-application review. The Proposed Plan The applicant, Putnam Green Holding LLC, proposes demolishing four existing 3-story buildings to combine the two properties into a single 2.7-acre parcel. In their place, plans call for a single, massive 6-story residential building featuring 176 units above a two-level parking ga

If you dined out in central Greenwich this spring, you might want to know what local health inspectors turned up. Between April and June 2026, the Greenwich Health Department conducted over 100 routine inspections—and five local spots were cited for multiple "priority item" violations, the most critical category under Connecticut state rules. The violations ranged from improper food holding temperatures to storing food items too close to cleaning chemicals. The good news? Nea

ALPR Camera Locations in Greenwich Addressing mounting community concerns about data privacy, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo provided a statement in his weekly newsletter headlined "No flock cameras in Greenwich." Camillo reassured residents that flock cameras have not been installed on Greenwich's public roads and are not part of the town's school zone speed camera program (which has been on hold since April 2). First Selectman Camillo's Letter No Flock Cameras in Gr

In this week’s Community Connections newsletter, First Selectman Fred Camillo addressed mounting community concern over the sudden closure of the Cos Cob Post Office, effective August 7 (announced August 10). His office is actively coordinating with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to obtain clearer timeline details. Read the Community Connections News Letter Here "All we have been told so far is that the Post Office has suspended service at this location for repairs