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Greenwich Neighborhoods Sweep the 2026 Rankings of the Best Places to Live in Connecticut
Based on newly released 2026 data from Niche, Greenwich neighborhoods have officially swept the podium. Three Greenwich communities now sit in the top five of the "Best Places to Live in Connecticut," proving that demand for our corner of the state is higher than ever. Old Greenwich took the crown at number 1 (a significant climb from its #10 spot in 2025). Riverside followed closely at number 3 (steady at the top), and Cos Cob, praised for its "relaxed vibe" and central location, landed at...
Mar 24, 2026
Tax Man Cometh: Moving Seven Foreclosed Properties Back onto the Greenwich Tax Rolls
The Town of Greenwich recently took title to seven foreclosed properties. Because these are now town assets, selling them isn't as simple as calling a realtor. It triggers a formal "disposal of municipal assets" process. This week, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) voted 3-0 to refer these properties to Planning & Zoning (P&Z) for Municipal Improvement (MI) status. The List of Properties The Town of Greenwich obtained title to these 7 parcels over the past year through tax lien foreclosure...
Mar 23, 2026
Bottles or Ballots? Connecticut requires IDs for Cans, But Not for Candidates
The 10-Cent Loophole Connecticut recently faced a unique border crisis: "bottle flipping." When CT raised its bottle deposit to 10 cents —double the 5-cent rate in New York and Massachusetts—out-of-state residents began crossing the border to cash in. Facing a significant loss of revenue, the Democrat-controlled legislature in Hartford didn't just shrug it off. They moved to protect the system with emergency anti-fraud measures (like those found in SB 299 ) that empower centers to require a...
Mar 22, 2026
CT Ranks #3 in Highest Property Taxes in the Nation as Greenwich's Tax Bargain Fades
For the third consecutive year, Connecticut has secured a spot on a national leaderboard that no homeowner wants to see. According to the 2026 report here from the Tax Foundation, using the latest Census Bureau data, Connecticut officially maintains the third-highest effective property tax rate in the nation for the third consecutive year. Trailing only New Jersey and Illinois, Connecticut’s heavy reliance on property taxes to fund local government continues to make it one of the most...
Mar 21, 2026
Car Carrier Scam turns Violent: Greenwich Officer Injured, Patrol Car Struck in Byram
A heavy police presence descended on the Byram section of Greenwich this past Wednesday after an investigation into a car carrier scam turned into a dangerous confrontation. What began as an effort to intercept a larceny ended with an officer in the hospital and two suspects in custody. The Incident Around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Greenwich Police received word of a potential car carrier scam in progress. Officers established surveillance in Byram and, at approximately 3:00 p.m., attempted to...
Mar 20, 2026
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