News across Western Connecticut Region

Greenwich Author’s New Book, “HAITI: The American Dilemma!” Puts Immigration, Haiti and American Values to the Test
The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from…

Greenwich Green & Clean Invites Community to Beautification Awards Celebration
Greenwich Green & Clean invites the community to an evening reception celebrating the Beautification Awards on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses on North Street.

Leagues of Women Voters Partner to Host Candidate Debate for CT’s 4th US Congressional District
The event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required. It will also be streamed live on Westport Library's Youtube channel.

Greenwich Sustainability Committee Looks Beyond Town Borders to Advance Regional Sustainability
The Greenwich Sustainability Committee is looking beyond municipal boundaries as it develops priorities for the coming year, with a renewed focus on regional collaboration, practical solutions and measurable progress on sustainability.

YWCA Greenwich’s Harmony Project Hosts Annual Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence on October 4
The event will take place on Sunday, October 4, at 9:00am at Bruce Park. This free, family-and pet-friendly one-mile walk is open to the entire community and aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and the free services available to survivors and their families.

Freaky Summer Weather for Arch in Bloom’s Popular Pumpkins & Pints Celebration
The displays can be enjoyed through Halloween along with colorful fall plants, pumpkins, gourds and gifts in the retail store including tarot cards, Venus fly traps and candles.

Lots of Community Support for New Operators at Former Kelsey Farm
In discussion about the number of horses allowed on the property, based on today's feeding standards the CT Dept of Agriculture advises that strict square-footage or acreage caps per animal are outdated.

BBB Warns Big E Ticket Buyers About Hidden Fees From Third-Party Sellers
A Litchfield man was charged more than double face value after purchasing tickets through third-party website.

Kalb: Greenwich Take Note, Republicans Want to Raise Your Taxes – A Lot
"The Town of Greenwich currently issue bonds with only 1-5-year maturities, as close to cash as you can get, yet there is NOT ONE other triple A rated municipality in the state and in the country, including Republican controlled municipalities, that uses short-term municipal…

Talking Transportation: Your Next Car Will Be a Luxury
The US Dept of Transportation is rolling back Biden-era plans to require automakers to increase their fleet’s MPG. Rather than the goal of 50.4 mpg, the new rules will settle for 34.9 mpg by 2031. The White House claims this may save you $1,300 on the cost of a new car. But…

Greenwich Historical Society Fall Harvest Festival to Celebrate New England’s Harvest Traditions
The event features scarecrow building competition, live Bluegrass by Too Blue, cider, harvest crafts and more.

Genereux: Courpas Cares Deeply about the Future of our State
"Tina is also highly principled. She has delivered on her promises to advocate powerfully for fiscal responsibility, local control, excellence in education, and reasonable policing." – Virginia Genereux