Transportation columnist Jim Cameron makes the case that electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Connecticut are getting a "free ride" on state highways. Because EV owners bypass the gas pump, they also skip out on Connecticut’s 43-cents-per-gallon fuel tax—the state's primary funding source for highway maintenance and road repairs. Cameron argues that this isn't just a missed revenue opportunity; it's an equity issue. Heavy EV batteries add significant weight, causing more wear and tear on roads...

Greenwich’s push for increased residential density is heading right down Route 1. A proposed 13-unit townhouse development at 1205 East Putnam Avenue—sandwiched between Pet Pantry and the Exit 5 McDonald's—is officially under review by the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission. P&Z Discussion of Project If approved, the project will demolish an existing single-family home built in 1900 to make way for two 3.5-story rental buildings. Under Greenwich’s local 6-110 workforce housing regulation, 2...

Greenwich has already installed speed-ticketing cameras around eight school zones, along with automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in many areas of town, including near I-95 exits. Residents don't like them. Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont issued a press release calling for a statewide pause on new camera installations. For Greenwich residents, hopefully this move isn't too little, too late. Governor Lamont's August 7, 2026 Letter on Safety Cameras and Automated License Plate Readers...

The $30 million Greenwich Crossing redevelopment at the Greenwich train station is hitting a zoning roadblock: securing a high-end restaurant tenant. While the physical space at Railroad Avenue and Steamboat Road is finished, prospective operators say they need a 150-seat capacity to make their business model work—well above the 112 seats originally approved by town planners. To close the gap, developer GP Holding (owner of the Greenwich Plaza office buildings) has returned to the Greenwich...

Groundbreaking Video Last week, CT Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) attempted to generate some major headlines regarding the state's commuter rail system. Most media outlets summarized the announcement with a familiar ring: "Connecticut has broken ground on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph, improving service by 2035.” However, veteran Metro-North commuter advocate Jim Cameron offered a starkly...