The news that the Connecticut Sun franchise has been sold and will relocate to Houston, Texas in 2027 has triggered a swift response from our senior U.S. Senator, Richard Blumenthal (D). An Anti-Trust Investigation Senator Blumenthal has formally requested the Department of Justice to launch an anti-trust investigation into the sale. He argues that this move represents a "big market" like Houston unfairly "stealing" a beloved franchise from a "small market" like Connecticut. The Senator's...

The Greenwich Police Department has officially traded the paper trail for a high-tech upgrade. The department’s crime data is now available on a publicly accessible Crime Data Portal , bringing a new level of transparency to the community. Updated every morning at 7:00 AM , the portal provides a comprehensive look at police service calls throughout Greenwich, complete with an interactive map to help residents visualize exactly where incidents are occurring. Key Features of the Portal The...

The debate over CT House Bill 5396 —the "YIGBY" (Yes In God's Backyard) bill—is intensifying. Nowhere is this more controversial than in Greenwich , where the intersection of local control and state housing mandates remains the newest front in a long-standing legislative war. HB 5396 Status Currently "live" on the House Calendar , HB 5396 is a fast-moving piece of legislation carrying strong Democratic momentum following a 13-8 partisan committee vote . Despite fierce Republican opposition,...

The Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) met on Tuesday, March 31, to finalize the 2026-2027 budget. The result? A $543 million spending plan that covers everything from school operations and healthcare to an unprecedented list of capital projects. While the headline focuses on total spending, the real story for homeowners is buried in the "tax levy"—the actual amount the town needs to collect from you . The Capital Wish List The Town is moving forward this year with a staggering...

Standing at 212 feet , the spire of the Second Congregational Church is the tallest structure in Greenwich and one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Connecticut coast. Flanked by a hillside of spring crocuses and the watchful statue of General Putnam, it remains the town’s quintessential landmark. The Spire: A Granite Beacon The story of this spire began with a practical shift in 1705, when the "West Society" branched off from the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich (founded...