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March 5, 2026

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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 would increase the number of signatures that residents need to have an issue officially considered. The Town Charter is Greenwich’s foundational governing document — essentially our local…

Charter change, Conventions, Greenwich, RTM
February 26, 2026

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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.…

Greenwich, speed cameras, traffic safety
February 19, 2026

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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…

Board of Estimate and Taxation, Greenwich, Greenwich Sentinel, Joe Kelly, Lauren Rabin, local media, Republican Roundtable of Greenwich
February 16, 2026

Coffee with Selectwoman Rachel Khanna

Join Greenwich Selectwoman Rachel Khanna for coffee and conversation. Hear about what’s happening in town and bring your questions or comments. Coffee for Good, 48 Maple Avenue.

Coffee and conversation, Greenwich, Selectwoman Rachel Khanna
February 12, 2026

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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…

Board of Estimate and Taxation, Greenwich, Home value, Presidents Day, Property tax
February 11, 2026

Forum with CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon

Greenwich Selectwoman Rachel Khanna is hosting CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon for a discussion on Medicare and Medicaid in the current era and what Connecticut can do to prepare. The event will take place at Greenwich Town Hall in the Mazza Room (1st floor). 101 Field Point Road. Please contact Selectwoman Khanna with questions about the…

CT Comptroller, Greenwich, Medicaid, Rachel Khanna, Sean Scanlon
February 5, 2026

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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…

Glenville, Greenwich, Rachel Khanna, vigil
January 29, 2026

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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…

Greenwich, Old Greenwich School, Rachel Khanna, town budget
January 25, 2026

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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…

Greenwich, ICE, Jim Himes, Minneapolis, Ned Lamont, Rachel Khanna, Richard Blumenthal
January 22, 2026

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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…

Board of Selectmen, Greenwich, Rachel Khanna, RTM