On Monday morning, June 8, 2026, Central Middle School was thrust into a state of high alert following a "swatting" call. While emergency officials quickly determined the threat was a hoax and presented no actual danger, the incident left parents, teachers, and students deeply shaken. Alarmingly, it was less than a month ago—on May 12—that Central Middle School was previously disrupted by a swatting attack. Most concerning of all? Greenwich wasn’t alone. This was not an isolated incident, but...

After wind gusts of up to 65 mph swept through Fairfield County on Saturday night, June 6, Greenwich residents woke up on Sunday to a major, town-wide blackout. At its peak, a staggering 28,097 Eversource customers in Greenwich—roughly 98.9% of the town—were completely without power. But this wasn't your typical story of fallen tree branches. The culprit? A massive piece of Americana. Blame it on the Flag According to Eversource and local officials, the chaos began at 9:00 PM on Saturday when...

Did you open your mail recently to find a notice from Aquarion stating they plan to hike your average water bill by a staggering 28.6%? Connecticut residents already pay some of the highest water rates in the nation. If approved, this massive spike will instantly catapult our state into the absolute top tier of the most expensive places for water in the country. Why is this happening, and what can you do about it? The Corporate Justification Aquarion claims this hike is necessary to ensure...

Just when the lazy days of summer are finally here, the Town of Greenwich has notched up our collective stress levels. Starting Monday, June 8, a major section of North Street will shut down. As if that wasn’t enough, come July, the roads around Central Middle School will also face major closures through the end of the summer. If you were on the fence about booking a long, out-of-town vacation, this might just make up your mind. Here is what you need to know to navigate the impending traffic...

Data from the newly launched—though notoriously difficult to navigate—Greenwich Crime Data Portal offers fresh insight into local crime trends for May 2026. While the town saw a welcome reprieve with zero residential burglaries reported, the news wasn’t all positive: both car break-ins and DWIs hit recent monthly highs. In total, Greenwich Police responded to 2,971 calls for service in May, with a notable volume of those responses driven by noise and leaf blower complaints. Larceny from Motor...