News
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Celebrating Earth Day
Local volunteers lead the way As Earth Day approaches on April 22, Greenwich has something to celebrate: a community of dedicated volunteers who aren’t just talking about sustainability—they’re delivering real, measurable […]
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A forward-looking budget for Greenwich
BET’s transparent, collaborative approach delivers results The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) just achieved an important milestone—unanimous approval of the FY 2026–27 budget—passed with a 12-0 vote and applause. […]
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Public education at work
GHS science program produces national leaders In the last 20 years, over 1,000 students have cycled through science teacher Andrew Bramante’s Independent Science Research class at Greenwich High School (GHS), a […]
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Greenwich is leaving energy savings on the table
Why other Fairfield County towns pay less—and what we can do about it Many Connecticut towns are aggressively saving money on energy conservation, and solar and low-carbon technology, but not Greenwich. […]
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Democratic leadership reshapes town budget process
A new data-driven playbook takes shape With new Democratic leadership, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Budget Committee is beginning to look and operate very differently. Under Chair Laura […]
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RTM considers major change to citizen petitions
Proposal would raise required signature number from 20 to 350 At its March 9 meeting, the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) will vote on a proposed amendment to the Town Charter that […]
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Protecting our children
Limiting speed is the difference between life and death Traffic and pedestrian safety have consistently ranked among the greatest concerns for Greenwich residents—and for good reason. A 2025 town-sponsored street safety […]
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This is what we promised
Democrats expand BET transparency and efficiency During the campaign leading to Greenwich’s 2025 municipal elections, Democratic candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) promised to make changes in processes […]
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Your home value is way up…what about your taxes?
Property taxes do not rise directly in sync with real estate values Property values in Greenwich have jumped by an average of 27%. That’s great news for most Greenwich homeowners, whose biggest investment […]
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A community yearning for calm
And the courage to take a stand Across this country and right here in Greenwich, people are exhausted and stressed by a relentless barrage of national news. Every day seems to […]