For those in support of the speed camera program, it was a good night. On Monday, June 15, the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted 100 in favor and 60 against reinstating the town's speed camera program. Pause and Restart The program, featuring installed cameras in 8 of the Town's school zones, went fully live in January 2026. After it was discovered that the initial approval process did not fulfill state-mandated public hearing requirements, the cameras went dark in April. A...

Still trying to figure out the perfect Sunday plans for Dad? If he is interested in our coastal natural resources—or just loves being by the water—the annual Experience the Sound event is the perfect fit! Hosted by the Greenwich Shellfish Commission, this afternoon of free, family-friendly educational activities takes place on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich. Events and hands-on activities will happen at various...

Last Thursday, June 11, the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) voted 5-3 to tighten its cell phone rules. They directed Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones to mandate that Greenwich High School students keep phones "off and away" all day. This "bell-to-bell ban" replaces the current, more relaxed approach starting this fall. Meeting Video here: https://youtu.be/uBzfvj-WEXc?si=KOpKkYz19ZtoNGnO&t=9005 The Debate In Support: The student body president favored seeing peers talk at lunch rather than...

Last week, the Greenwich Education Association (GEA) issued a stark statement regarding a crisis in teacher morale. After surveying more than 600 Greenwich educators, the union revealed that over 90% of respondents believe morale has actively declined during their tenure within Greenwich Public Schools. Teachers Feel Excluded According to the survey, the primary drivers of this decline are district-level leadership, a pervasive lack of trust, a missing professional voice, and unsustainable...

It's official: The Riverside Tide, a brand-new newsletter produced by the Riverside Association, has officially launched! The Summer edition is out, and it is packed with crucial updates on what's happening around the neighborhood. Here is a quick look at the top stories making waves in Riverside right now. St. Paul's Subdivision: Preserving Open Space St. Paul's Episcopal Church is currently subdividing its 8.65-acre campus with plans to sell two lots. In a great effort for local...