News
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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 study found that between 2019 and 2023 there were 722 injury crashes in Greenwich. Of those, 43 crashes (6%) resulted in fatalities or severe injuries.…
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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 and procedures to promote greater clarity, collaboration and efficiency. Since winning the majority vote in November, the new Democratic BET leadership is fulfilling that promise. Take the…
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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 is now worth a lot more. At the same time, you might be wondering, “What does this mean for my property taxes?” The first thing…
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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 bring a new reason to be anxious, angry, or afraid and it has taken a toll on our sense of community. What many of us…
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A new era of leadership
Early success: The Old Greenwich School project On January 7, a historic shift took place in our Town Hall.For only the second time in a century, Democrats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) hold the chairmanship—and the crucial tie-breaking vote. With this new leadership comes the responsibility of managing our town’s budget. But…
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We will not be silent
Special Edition “History will be unforgiving to those who capitulate to this immoral criminal administration.”—Jim Himes We condemn in the strongest possible terms the escalating violence in Minneapolis, and in cities across this country, involving masked and heavily armed federal agents. The deployment of thousands of immigration agents, including ICE and Border Patrol personnel, has created an…
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Are we safe crossing the street in Greenwich?
A commuter and high school student were hit by cars recently, while they were walking on roadways where people have already died. Can’t our town government do better? Last month, a young man told the Board of Selectmen that he was hit by a car near the Old Greenwich Train Station. He lived to tell…
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Being heard shouldn’t be this hard
It’s about the process Residents who want to bring a concern or request before the Board of Selectmen (BOS) should expect a clear, accessible process. That’s not what we have today. Until recently, BOS meetings included public comment opportunities for people in the room. But, after a recent change instituted by First Selectman Fred Camillo, that…
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New year, new era
Quiet ceremony marks a seismic shift on town finance board The gavel changed hands yesterday in a way we’ve seen only twice in a century. Now, Democrats hold the chairmanship and the tie-breaking vote on the town finance board, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET). Back in November, voters roundly rejected partisanship and a lack…
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Presents under the Greenwich tree
These are a few of our favorite things Greenwich has so much to offer us all, so during this holiday season, we thought we’d reflect on a few of our favorite things. Yes there are so many more, from Tod’s Point to the Town Party. But we can’t put everything under the tree, so here are just a…