At the July 23 Board of Selectmen meeting, Greenwich Police Capt. Patrick Smyth formally requested an ordinance targeting “street takeovers”—those illegal spectacles where crowds block intersections so drivers can burn rubber, spin donuts, and flex for spectators. While neighboring towns like Bridgeport and New Haven have actually seen these incidents, Greenwich hasn't. But thanks to Public Act 25-80 signed by Gov. Lamont, towns can now write their own rules. The rationale? C

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

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, 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

The books are now closed on the Greenwich budget and it doesn't look good for many residential and condo owners. On Monday, May 18, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) finalized the mill rate at 10.125. Our local elected representatives have been crowing about their success in keeping the Greenwich mill rate at "the lowest level in the state of Connecticut." Don't be fooled. Recent Budget Off the Rails The new budget and capital spending requires a 5.4% increase in the t

The news out of Hartford this weekend has injected a sudden dose of uncertainty—and a glimmer of hope—into the final stages of the Greenwich budget cycle. As the state legislature adopted a $28.1 billion budget this past Saturday, nearly $280 million in supplemental aid is being dangled in front of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities. For Greenwich, a town currently grappling with a proposed 5.4% property tax hike, this "Lamont Windfall" raises a critical question: Will it actua

In its latest budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 , the Trump Administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, specifically naming Greenwich and Waterford, Connecticut , as examples of "wasteful" spending. Does the Gold Coast Need Handouts? The 92-page White House document argues that the program has morphed from a tool for rural credit into a "pork-barrel" fund for affluent areas. By highlighting Greenwich—the c

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously approved the preliminary site plan to redevelop Morlot Park in Byram. What began as a Dorothy Hamill replacement rink has morphed into a complete redevelopment of the park into a world-class recreational area in the heart of a dense Byram neighborhood. Pros & Cons At the meeting, proponents argued for the urgent need for an update to keep the town’s hockey programs viable. Opponents coun

Whether you're in it for rock legends or the community vibes, the race for tickets is officially on. The Greenwich Town Party (GTP) Community Ticket Lottery window officially opens on February 21 at 9am and closes March 11 at midnight. This will mark the 15th year of this popular event, scheduled for May 23, 2026 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Everyone who applies during the lottery window has an equal shot. Lottery Reality. Don't be fooled by the word "lottery"—this isn

The Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is a massive 235-member body that makes laws and approves spending decisions for the town. Meetings are scheduled well in advance, typically mid-month on a Monday. Special meetings are rare. Yet, a special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4. What's the emergency? The Old Greenwich School (OGS) phased-occupied renovation needs more money and it needs the money fast. The Rising Price of Renovation. The RTM is be

Ten months after convening a second task force to study the replacement of the town-owned Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink, First Selectman Fred Camillo has his answer. The task force officially recommended building the new rink adjacent to the current 54-year-old facility in Eugene Morlot Memorial Park—a plan commonly known as "the flip." You can read the full report here. The slow road to consensus. The recommendation is essentially the same "flip" proposed by the Selectman two y

The sudden closure of the Arch Street Teen Center on December 31, 2025 has come as a surprise to many in Greenwich. Opened in 1991 at 100 Arch Street, the center occupied an historic horse barn in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, right off Exit 3 of I-95. For decades, it stood as one of the longest running teen centers in America. The 34-year partnership between the non-profit and the town came to a sudden end with a lawsuit filed by the tenant claiming they were locked out with

The election of the 230-member legislative body (Representative Town Meeting - RTM) has produced some surprising results in the party balance in Greenwich. The Republicans lost significant ground this election, the Democrats pulled ahead, and the big winners were those who do not want to affiliate with any major party. The results by party affiliation for each of the 12 Greenwich Districts can be found here . Greenwich is one a few towns in Connecticut that does not reveal

The Hamill Rink Task Force, reconstituted in March 2025, has been meeting weekly to discuss where to put a new ice rink to replace the...

Last Monday, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) passed a non-binding resolution (SOMR) criticizing the Town Finance Board...

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will go into effect starting Friday at 6pm May 23. The restrictions continue until Labor...

It was a power play between the budget oversight committee (BOC) of the Greenwich Legislature (RTM) and the town budget board (BET). The...

Cowed by activist group Quiet Yards, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) led by Democrats approved an ordinance banning...

A new feral cat ordinance scheduled to be debated at the RTM (Representative Town Meeting) on Monday night was withdrawn. The issue was...

At the June 26 meeting of the Retired Mens Association (RMA), Alexis Voulgaris, moderator of the 230-member Representative Town Meeting...