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Stalker of Eastern Middle School Girl Arrested Again on Shocking Voyeurism Charges
The disturbing case of a man accused of stalking and assaulting a Greenwich middle school student in September 2025 has taken an even darker turn. Hector J. Romero Vargas, 31, of Port Chester, NY—who previously served as a volunteer EMT in Stamford—was re-arrested on May 14, 2026. The new arrest came after a digital forensics team combed through his seized cell phone and uncovered evidence that vastly expands the scope of his alleged crimes. According to police, Romero Vargas now faces: One...
Jun 2, 2026
Connecticut's No Excuse Absentee Ballot Law Falls Flat Without Signature Verification
On May 19, 2026, Connecticut’s Public Act 26-42 was signed, granting "absentee ballots for all," officially removing the requirement to provide an excuse to vote by mail. In reality, this changes very little; election officials never verified the truthfulness of those checkbox excuses anyway. State Representative Matt Blumenthal (D) and other legislative proponents spent significant time this session on this bill, stating, "Every voter deserves to cast their ballot freely, fairly, and without...
Jun 1, 2026
Greenwich School Board Agrees to Settlement Talks in Feud with First Selectman
At its meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) made a unanimous decision to authorize its legal counsel to enter into official settlement negotiations with the Town in the ongoing Camillo v. Hirsh and the BOE litigation. Why the Lawsuit? The entire legal battle stems from a procedural power struggle that took place in late 2024 over who had the authority to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education after a member resigned. The BOE failed to fill the vacancy...
May 31, 2026
In Case You Didn't Notice: PRIDE Cabaret at Perrot Library in Old Greenwich
If you’ve been looking for a quiet place to read a book lately, you might want to skip the local library this coming Wednesday evening. Perrot Memorial Library has officially announced its upcoming event: a Pride Cabaret starring Summer Orlando, scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, at 7:00 PM. According to the library's promotional materials, residents can get ready for an "unforgettable evening of music, sparkle, and joy" featuring "powerhouse vocals, glittering costumes, and Broadway flair."...
May 30, 2026
Hops Tended by Riverside Garden Club at Knapp's Tavern Evoke George Washington's Ale
What do a historic Greenwich garden, a Revolutionary War general, and a local craft brewery have in common? A whole lot of flavor and 250 years of history. The Riverside Garden Club recently discovered that the heirloom hops growing in their historic garden at Knapp’s Tavern (famously known as Putnam Cottage) have deep roots. In fact, these very hops may have been used to brew the ale served to George Washington himself during his travels through Greenwich two and a half centuries ago. To...
May 29, 2026
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