It won’t stop construction of the dense high rise luxury apartment development at the bottom of Mason Street (on the former Honda dealership site), but a court ruling yesterday scored a victory for local oversight. See GreenwichWise August 1 Story The court upheld two key modifications mandated by the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission: (1) No commercial retail space in the residential-zoned building, as mandated by local Greenwich zoning rules (2) Affordable units must

The $30 million Greenwich Crossing redevelopment at the Greenwich train station is hitting a zoning roadblock: securing a high-end restaurant tenant. While the physical space at Railroad Avenue and Steamboat Road is finished, prospective operators say they need a 150-seat capacity to make their business model work—well above the 112 seats originally approved by town planners. To close the gap, developer GP Holding (owner of the Greenwich Plaza office buildings) has returned t

275-290 Mason Street Get ready for 2028: Chilston Court, a massive 78-residence luxury development slated for 275 and 290 Mason Street, is set to redefine downtown Greenwich. Units will range from 2,000-square-foot two-bedroom residences to sprawling penthouses, with prices starting around $4.5 million and climbing past $10 million. The Torturous Road through P&Z The road to approval was anything but smooth. Initially submitted in 2023 by Mason Street Partners and Caspi Devel

A routine shopping trip in Central Greenwich almost cost an elderly resident tens of thousands of dollars, serving as a stark reminder of how quickly targeted fraud can strike—even in our own backyard. On July 17, plainclothes officers with the Greenwich Police Department’s Organized Retail Crime Activity (ORCA) unit arrested Willians Lazaro Valdes Jimenez, 26, of Orlando, Florida. Jimenez now faces dozens of felony charges after allegedly using an 81-year-old Greenwich man's

On July 15, Greenwich Police arrested four New York men on charges of identity theft, credit card fraud and forgery. An Out of State Crime Ring Plainclothes and patrol officers spotted a group conspiring to deposit proceeds from a financial crime into a third party's bank account in Greenwich's central business district. Police detained four suspects: Jamel Shareef Craig (32) of Brooklyn, and his co-conspirators Onyedikachi Chukwujekwu Agu (30) of New Rochelle, Kevin Conrod B

A Greenwich Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission hearing held on Tuesday brought out a passionate crowd to discuss the future of the historic buildings anchoring the top of Greenwich Avenue. Reflecting deep community interest, the virtual meeting attracted nearly 100 Zoom attendees eager to voice their perspectives. Listen to the July 21, 2026 P&Z hearing here. A Fight to Preserve Greenwich's Architectural History The central debate revolves around a redevelopment proposal seek

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

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.

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

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 $

Sydney Sweeney is a 28-year-old American actress and producer who has rapidly become one of Hollywood's most prominent stars of Gen Z pop culture. If you are wondering why she is making local headlines right now, it’s because she was just spotted around town with her boyfriend—and Greenwich High School alum—Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun. Rumor has it the Hollywood power couple might have been in town for the ultimate relationship milestone: meeting the parents. The Greenwich

What do a historic Greenwich garden, a Revolutionary War general, and a local craft brewery have in common? A whole lot of flavor and 250 years of history. The Riverside Garden Club recently discovered that the heirloom hops growing in their historic garden at Knapp’s Tavern (famously known as Putnam Cottage) have deep roots. In fact, these very hops may have been used to brew the ale served to George Washington himself during his travels through Greenwich two and a half cent

Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, says it has made the "strategic decision" to consolidate its presence in Greenwich "to create a more cohesive shopping experience" for customers. The Plan: Three Buildings Down to One: The Main Anchor: The primary Saks Fifth Avenue store at 205 Greenwich Avenue will remain the heart of the operation. The Shoe Gallery: Currently located at 20 East Elm Street, the beloved women’s shoe dep

The name Taiel Gookool is back in the headlines today, April 28, 2026, following a major announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. For years, the 31-year-old was a "local" face with a disturbing history tied to Prospect Street in Greenwich and River Road Extension in Cos Cob. Now, federal authorities have ensured he won't be returning to our streets for a very long time. The Breakdown: No More Revolving Doors The reason this is trending now is the sheer weight of the sent

It's official: Greenwich has a case of the "uglies," and the only cure is a very specific shade of forest green. At the recent Board of Selectmen meetings, the town’s concrete jersey barriers—those chunky, industrial blocks making up the outdoor dining nodes on Greenwich Avenue are receiving high level attention. The consensus? They are eyesores and just plain "ugly." Here is the town's plan to transition from "Brutalist Gray" to "Greenwich Garden Green. A Cover Up The Sol

On Sunday, April 12, 2026 , Greenwich will mark the 250th Anniversary of the year of George Washington’s historic arrival in our town with a commemorative ride between the Greenwich Historical Society and Putnam Cottage. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Meet the General at the Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob (47 Strickland Road) as he prepares his horse for the journey. Colonial games and toy making will be available for children. 11:30 AM: Arrive at Knapp's Tavern (now Put

In his March 26 Community Connections letter, First Selectman Fred Camillo shared some exciting news: Our very own Bruce Park has been nominated for the Best City Park award in USA Today’s annual 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The "David vs. Goliath" Matchup Bruce Park is the only park in Connecticut to make the list this year. We are currently going head-to-head with massive urban spaces like Forest Park in St. Louis and Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. While we are techni

All of a sudden, The Piccolina Shop at 82 Greenwich Avenue has gone dark. The baby retailer's storefront is locked, the social media has vanished, the phones have been disconnected and the once-vibrant displays of organic cotton and high-end strollers sit silent. The story was not supposed to end this way. It was founded in July 2020 by three local moms—Lenamarie "Lena" Scilipoti, Alejandra Salazar, and Janice Wright—who were the institutional memory of baby retail in Gree

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

Roger Sherman Baldwin (RSB) Park, a coastal waterfront jewel on Greenwich Harbor, adjacent to I-95 Exit 3 and the Greenwich Train Station, is in the spotlight. The historic red-brick building, formerly home to the Arch Street Teen Center, stands at the park's entrance. It is at this park where the popular Greenwich Town Party happens annually in May and where the ferries launch to Island Beach and Great Captain's Island. Re-imagining the Arch Street Building: On January 29,