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Suddenly a Greenwich Avenue Store is Shuttered
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All of a sudden, The Piccolina Shop at 82 Greenwich Avenue has gone dark. The baby retailer's storefront is locked, the social media has vanished, the phones have been disconnected and the once-vibrant displays of organic cotton and high-end strollers sit silent. The story was not supposed to end this way. It was founded in July 2020 by three local moms—Lenamarie "Lena" Scilipoti, Alejandra Salazar, and Janice Wright—who were the institutional memory of baby retail in Greenwich. Together,...
Feb 28, 2026
The Price of Providing Life Support for Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell
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Like hospitals, the nursing home business has survived the pressure of tight margins and insurance reimbursement gaps through massive consolidation. For example, Greenwich Hospital is now a pillar of the Yale New Haven Network, leveraging the network's massive purchasing power and shared administrative costs to remain viable. Nathaniel Witherell remains an island. In Connecticut, there are approximately 195 nursing facilities across the state, the vast majority are private for-profit (80%)...
Feb 27, 2026
State of Disunion: Connecticut's Identity Crisis
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If you were watching the news on February 24, 2026, you didn't just see a speech—you witnessed a deep-seated identity crisis for the Nutmeg State. The defining image of the night wasn’t a policy proposal, but a stark visual divide in the House chamber. At one point, President Trump turned to the assembly and asked them to stand if they agreed that the “first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” The result was a jarring split-screen (video here...
Feb 26, 2026
Meet the Owners of Greenwich's Favorite Food Shops
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Would you like to hear from some of your favorite Greenwich food purveyors about their craft? On Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, on 437 North Street, the Foodshed Network will host a panel discussion to hear directly from the owners of some of the community's favorite food shops. Attendees will be inspired to: Cook and source food items from local businesses. Learn what it takes to sustain and grow a local business. Understand the role good...
Feb 25, 2026
Greenwich Police Issue Alerts for Two Missing Teens
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Greenwich Police are seeking the public's help in locating two local teenagers. Nellie "Lupita" G Granados (age 16) . She was last seen on February 14, 2026 when she left her mother's residence in Greenwich wearing black tights, a black hoodie, black vest, and beige Ugg boots. She has ear, nose, and eyebrow piercings. She is likely in the city of Stamford. Info here . Yeimy Martinez (age 15) . She was last seen on January 11, 2026 at 2:25 pm at her residence in Greenwich. She was...
Feb 24, 2026

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