If you want a masterclass in creative problem-solving, look no further than how Greenwich residents avoid parking tickets. At the August 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, about-to-retire Deputy Police Chief Jim Bonney—who oversees the Parking Services Department—proposed a colorful list of amendments to the town's traffic and parking ordinances. While the meeting was technically about updating municipal code, the real story was a hilarious look at the ingenious loopholes locals have exploited...

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford ending the hospital's pediatric gender-affirming care program. Connecticut Children’s becomes the third major system—following Texas Children’s Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic—to reach an agreement with federal authorities amid ongoing nationwide inquiries into pediatric care programs. Under the terms, Connecticut Children's agreed not to administer puberty...

When Governor Ned Lamont touts his budget proposals, boasting that Connecticut has moved away from the "permanent fiscal crisis" with "honestly balanced budgets," he isn't telling you the whole story. Gov Lamont's FY 2026-27 Annual Budget Address Think of it like a household: you may have money in your checking account to pay this month’s bills, but that doesn’t mean you're rich if your credit card debt is huge. Connecticut has cash for today, but our overall debt burden is among the worst in...

The Greenwich Parks & Recreation Department has announced the winners of its sixth annual community photo contest, held in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month in August 2026. These are this year's top winners who captured the beauty of our local parks: First Prize: Scott Garsson for "Soaking in Sunset" Prize: A foursome golf certificate to the Griff. Second Prize: Suzanne Minnick for "Path Along Water" Prize: A single-entry park and parking pass ticket. Third Place: Donna...

Joe Kelly & Emily Goodman Joe Kelly, a resident of Mead Point in Greenwich, CT, is running on the Republican ticket for State Senate District 36 (covering Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan). Currently a member of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), past Chairman of the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE), and active local athletic coach, Kelly is running an energetic campaign—including publishing his own podcast interviews to reach voters. Joe Kelly for Stae Senate Web...