The debate over leadership stability versus accountability is heating up in Greenwich. The debate over leadership stability versus accountability is heating up in Greenwich. At the June 11 Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones formally requested another contract extension, a move that would push her tenure through the 2028–2029 school year. Her prior extension was pushed through in 2025 under the cloud of an illegally seated BOE. Read First Selectman's...

Commuters traveling out of Greenwich are facing another financial hit this summer. On July 1, 2026, Metro-North will implement the second phase of its planned fare increases, squeezing local riders who rely on the New Haven Line. The staggered rollout began with a 5% jump back in September 2025. This upcoming July 1 increase tacks on an additional 5%. When calculated on a compounded basis, local commuters are looking at a whopping 10.25% total fare increase in under a year. The Real Cost to...

According to a recent application narrative submitted to Greenwich Planning and Zoning, the Old Greenwich Farmer's Market is seeking to set up in a portion of the parking lot at St. Catherine’s Church (11 Riverside Avenue) for the 2026 season. The proposed plan outlines operating on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, running from June through November. Official Planning and Zoning administrative sign-off is still under review. The market's sudden displacement comes after 15 successful years...

Greenwich is gearing up to celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The free, public event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and features tours of the historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde, costumed Revolutionary-era reenactments, live music, and a special Salute to Veterans. Note: While the event is entirely free to attend, pre-registration is required through the Greenwich Historical Society. Key Event Features: Tall Ship...

Just in time to ruin Father’s Day weekend, the FY 2026/27 Greenwich property tax bills have officially hit mailboxes. You can easily compare this year's bill with what you paid last year by accessing your current statement and payment history here: Online access to Property Tax Bills. While you recover from the initial sticker shock, let’s recap exactly how we got here. The Hard Truth As we highlighted in our May 19, 2026 blog (Let's Be Honest About the Greenwich Mill Rate), a combination of...