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Stamford Man Charged in Stolen US Treasury Check Scheme
Analysis of the man's social media accounts has revealed numerous photos of him in possession of large amounts of cash stolen during the scheme.
P&Z Gets a First Taste of 6-Story, 176-Unit 8-30g Building Proposed to Replace Putnam Green
"To develop this site you really have to denude most of the site to get this to work right." – P&Z commissioner Nick Macri
Old Greenwich School Recognized by State for Making Active Transportation Safer, More Accessible, Sustainable
Old Greenwich School was recognized by the state for making active transportation safer, more accessible, and more sustainable for their school.
Selectmen OK Detour for Eastbound Lane of Old Post Rd #6 in Cos Cob for DPW Drainage Improvement Project
Greenwich Department of Public Works received approval to temporarily close the eastbound lane of Old Post Road #6 between Valleywood Road and Stanwich Road for a portion of the construction period. The westbound lane will remain open to traffic. The project is anticipated to…
The Voting Moms: Exactly what is “winning” in the Town vs. Board of Education lawsuit?
"The legal fees for this lawsuit are on track to be over $700,000, and there is no end in sight. Court motions continue to be filed, and a trial date is set. At this pace, Greenwich is on the hook for a million dollars plus. Painful? Yes. But made even more painful because of the…
Arch in Bloom is Dressed for Halloween, Anticipating Oct 3 Pumpkins & Pints
Owner Derek D'Andrea said he and his team started planning, sketching and assembling animatronics and creepy displays back in July.
Greenwich Police Captain Eric Scorca Promoted to Deputy Chief after 24 Years
"Capt Scorca has been a problem solver and a person that the the staff, the rank and file go to to get things done. It is without reservation that I recommend him for the position of deputy chief." – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey
Eversource crews restore power to more than 185,000 customers following nor’easter
In just under three full days since the storm began, Eversource has restored power to more than 185,000 customers as of 4:00pm on Monday.
Greenwich High School Athletic Hall of Fame To Induct Seven Honorees
The celebration will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, beginning with a pregame Hall of Fame Social. The evening will continue with an induction ceremony in Cardinal Stadium at halftime during the football game versus New Canaan.
State of the City on October 6
Please join Mayor Smyth for the State of the City on October 6.
SafeGuard Seniors Raises Awareness of Scams, Adds AI Literacy Workshop
SafeGuard Seniors has now run 16 workshops and taught 232 seniors — a combination of their original scam awareness workshop and a newer AI literacy workshop — at facilities in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and Norwalk.
Greenwich Alliance Day Kicks Off Non-Profit’s 20th Anniversary
With the support of donors, educators, families and community partners, the Greenwich Alliance for Education has since invested $6.9 million in the arts, STEM, academic enrichment, college and career readiness, mental health and wellness, and scholarships.