POLICE & FIRE
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen
A 15-year-old Greenwich girl has been missing since Jan. 11, and police are requesting public assistance. Yeimy Martinez was last seen at about 2:45 pm on Jan. 11 in central Greenwich, wearing a black top, black loose-fitting pants, and a white belt, and may be in the Bridgeport or Fairfield areas. Anyone with information should contact the Greenwich Police Detective Division at 203-622-8054, the confidential tip line at 203-622-3333, or TIPS@greenwichct.org
Steps Help Residents Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft is increasing, and preventive steps can reduce risk. Recommended actions include freezing credit, using multi-factor authentication, and avoiding unsolicited calls or texts, especially those creating urgency. Suspicious activity should be reported to 203-622-8004 or confidentially to TIPS@greenwichct.gov or 203-622-3333.
Cos Cob Fire Police Earn Certifications
Over the past year, members of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol completed required training and service commitments. Lieutenant Oliver Drinkall and Sergeant Charlie Ellis earned Firefighter 1 certification and now serve in leadership roles on the service board, while Patrolman Michael Hisler completed Firefighter 1 and 2 and is pursuing a Q endorsement. Volunteer service includes opportunities for skill advancement through training and certification while supporting the community.
Detective Carlos Franco Retires After Decades
Detective Carlos Franco retired from the Greenwich Police Department on February 1 after 28 years of service, concluding a public safety career spanning more than four decades, including prior roles with the New York City Fire Department and the U.S. Air Force. He joined the department in 1998 and later became its first School Resource Officer, serving at Greenwich High School for 11 years before being promoted to detective in 2018. That year, he was named Officer of the Year and received the department’s highest honor, the John Clarke Award.
Firefighters Quickly Control Old Stone Bridge Fire
At approximately 6:55 pm, Greenwich Fire Department units responded to a report of visible flames at 2 Old Stone Bridge Road and found a fire involving the roof and chimney area. Firefighters accessed the attic, opened the space, and extinguished the fire, bringing it under control in about 40 minutes despite icy, subfreezing conditions. The roof and attic sustained damage, no injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating with assistance from Greenwich Police and EMS.
Greenwich Fire Department Welcomes Two Firefighters
The Greenwich Fire Department swore in two new career firefighters, Sergio Rodrigues and Jefferson Jorge. Rodrigues is from Monroe and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven, and Jorge grew up in Greenwich’s Glenville section. Both have begun their careers with the department.
FROM TOWN HALL
Arch Street Task Force Begins Work
First Selectman Fred Camillo has created a nine-member Arch Street Task Force to evaluate future uses for the town-owned building at 100 Arch St. and to prepare a request for proposals. The task force will hold its first meeting online via Zoom tonight, February, Feb. 6, at 3 pm, where members are expected to organize, elect officers, review their formal charge and Freedom of Information requirements, and set a meeting schedule. No public hearing or public comment period is listed on the agenda.
Camillo Honors Helen Delago
First Selectman Fred Camillo presented a proclamation to Helen Delago recognizing her service to Old Greenwich. The Old Greenwich Association acknowledged her contributions to the community. Photo credit: Town of Greenwich
Town Reviews New Hotel Cinema Use
A 40-seat movie theater opened last summer inside the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, becoming the town’s only dedicated cinema after the Bow Tie theater closed in 2020. Although the hotel obtained building permits, town officials later determined the theater does not comply with existing zoning regulations, which do not address movie theaters operated within hotels, and site-plan approval is now required along with a proposed zoning text amendment. The Planning & Zoning Commission has allowed the cinema to continue operating while compliance issues, operational conditions, and zoning language are reviewed.
AROUND TOWN
Winter Safety Responsibilities Remain In Effect
During winter conditions, property owners are required to clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks, especially near schools, and vehicles must be moved at least once every 24 hours to allow for snow removal. Vehicles parked on posted Snow Removal Routes may be ticketed or towed, and pushing or shoveling snow into public roadways is prohibited by town ordinance. Uncleared sidewalks can be reported to the Greenwich Police Department non-emergency line at 203-622-8006.
Coyote Mating Season Prompts Pet Safety Awareness
Coyote mating season is occurring now, a period when coyotes are more active and more defensive of their territory. Residents are advised to keep dogs leashed, use secure non-slip collars or harnesses, and avoid leaving pets unattended outdoors. These precautions reduce the risk of encounters and help maintain public safety.
Berkley Proposes Updated Steamboat Road Building
After earlier expansion proposals failed, W.R. Berkley Corporation is now seeking approval to demolish and rebuild its existing office building on Steamboat Road without increasing its size, height, or number of stories. A previous plan to add 38,300 square feet was rejected by the Planning & Zoning Commission for exceeding zoning limits and affecting nearby residential areas. The commission is expected to review the new proposal in the coming weeks.
Greenwich Train Station Reopens After Renovation
The Greenwich train station will reopen Friday morning after a major renovation as part of the $30 million Greenwich Crossing redevelopment. The project includes upgraded interior finishes, improved accessibility, a new exterior façade, pedestrian pathways, and infrastructure improvements, with additional retail space and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant still under construction. Remaining work, including the restaurant, landscaping, and an interior elevator, is expected to be completed by early spring 2026.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
Greenwich Library Names 2026 Business Award Honoree
Greenwich Library will honor Scott Stuart, co-founder and partner of Sageview Capital, with the 2026 Peterson Business Award at its annual dinner on April 9 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The award recognizes his business career and philanthropic leadership, and the event serves as the Library’s primary fundraiser supporting free public programs. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at greenwichlibrary.org/peterson.
Greenwich Hospital Expands Newborn Literacy Program
Read to Grow and Greenwich Hospital will announce a partnership expanding the hospital’s Newborn Literacy Project on Thursday, February 5, at 1 pm at Greenwich Hospital. Beginning February 5, 2026, families with newborns will receive a book packet at birth and may enroll in Read to Grow’s First Year Project, which provides additional books at three months and one year. The event will take place in the Noble Conference Room, with hospital and town representatives in attendance.
YMCA Launches New Youth Leaders Club
The YMCA of Greenwich has launched Leaders Club, a community service and leadership program for students in grades 4–12 that offers structured volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits. The program organizes participants by age, includes monthly service projects focused on different community needs, and allows students to earn volunteer hours required by many schools. Registration is open, with the first meeting scheduled for Feb. 5.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Green & Clean Names New Board Chair
Greenwich Green & Clean has appointed JoAnn Messina as chair of its board of directors, effective January 1, 2026, as the organization marks its 40th anniversary. Messina, the founding executive director of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, succeeds John Blankley, who served as board chair for three years. She brings experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, and environmental programs.
Abilis Youth Board Hosts Together We Shine
Abilis will hold its seventh annual Together We Shine formal dinner and dance on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich, organized by the Abilis Youth Board. The Mardi Gras–themed event will include dinner, music, and dancing for Abilis community members and local high school students, with formal attire provided through community donations. Abilis serves more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families across Fairfield County.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Pollinator Potluck Connects Conservation Across Continents
The Greenwich Audubon Center will host Pollinator Potluck: From the Cloud Forest to Connecticut: Protecting Nature Across the Hemisphere on Thursday, February 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm The program will cover bird, reptile, and amphibian conservation research in South America, Audubon’s Latin America and Caribbean initiatives, and updates to the Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan, followed by a potluck with provided food and wine. Admission is free with required registration.
Weather Rodent Says Longer Winter
Connecticut’s groundhog, Chuckles XI, and Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil both predicted a longer winter. Extended cold conditions can prevent early bud development in trees, limit early-season pests, and reduce weather-related damage. These effects support overall tree health.
SCHOOLS
Greenwich Schools Announce February Difference Makers
Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced the February 2026 recipients of the district’s “Difference Makers 2.0” awards, which recognize full- and part-time employees for exceptional contributions to the school community. The program honors one staff member from each school and one from each district department, with nominees selected by principals and district senior leadership. Nineteen employees across instructional, administrative, and operational roles were named as February honorees.
Dorm Students Enjoy Creative Evening
Eagle Hill School in Greenwich held a dorm-based sip-and-paint activity with hot chocolate for students. The event provided a structured opportunity for creative expression, relaxation, and social interaction within the dorm community.
Sacred Heart Greenwich Students Participate In Service
Upper School and Middle School students and educators from Sacred Heart Greenwich traveled to New York City to participate in a Breakfast Run with the Midnight Run organization. Students distributed food and clothing to individuals experiencing homelessness, including breakfast items prepared by Middle School students during the school day. The activity was part of the school’s service program.
Greenwich Athletes Commit to College Programs
Greenwich High School held its second student-athlete signing day of the year on Wednesday morning in the school’s Media Center. During the ceremony, nine students signed commitments to continue their sports at Division I or Division II colleges and universities. The athletes will compete in track and field, lacrosse, swimming, gymnastics, football, water polo, and rowing at institutions including Columbia, Yale, Boston College, William & Mary, Sacred Heart, Bucknell, Brown, and Embry-Riddle.
State Honors Greenwich High School Seniors
On Wednesday, members of the Connecticut General Assembly presented official citations to Greenwich High School seniors Henry Jin and Esther Nabisere in the school’s front office in recognition of their academic achievements. Jin was named a top 300 scholar in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for his research on autonomous drone control, earning a $2,000 award with an additional $2,000 granted to the school, while Nabisere was selected as one of two Connecticut students for the United States Senate Youth Program and awarded a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship. The Senate Youth Program, established in 1962, is a merit-based national initiative that selects two students from each state for an intensive study of the federal government.
SPORTS
Greenwich Squash Wins National Championship
Greenwich Middle School student-athletes competing as Greenwich Squash won the Division II title at the 2026 U.S. Middle School Team Squash Championships at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia, earning the combined program’s first middle school national championship. The team defeated 15 other programs in a field of more than 90 schools and 500 players, advancing past Brunswick School, Greens Farms Academy, The Haverford School, and The Shipley School. The championship roster included students from Eastern and Western Middle Schools and represents a program serving more than 50 students across Greenwich public schools.
Cardinals Extend Streak With Shutout
The Greenwich High School varsity girls ice hockey team defeated the Fairfield Ludlowe-Warde co-op, 4-0, on Jan. 29 at Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, extending its winning streak to five games. Junior Eleanor Fine scored two goals, sophomore Miren Woolven added a goal and an assist, and sophomore goalie Eleanor Woolven recorded the shutout as Greenwich improved to 9-5-1 overall and 2-3 in the FCIAC. The Cardinals are currently in fourth place in the FCIAC, with the top four teams qualifying for the conference tournament.
Cardinals Push Undefeated Trumbull To Limit
Trumbull High School remained undefeated with a 57–54 road win over Greenwich High School on Jan. 28, overcoming multiple deficits in a closely contested FCIAC game. Greenwich led after the first quarter and briefly in the fourth, with Sandro Scott scoring 25 points and Oliver Frisoli adding 17, but Trumbull converted 14 of 19 free throws to secure the win. The Cardinals, now 3–5 in the FCIAC and 4–6 overall, rebounded two days later with a 78–60 victory at Darien as they continue their push toward FCIAC Tournament qualification.
Sacred Heart Rallies Past Greens Farms
Sacred Heart Greenwich defeated Greens Farms Academy 61–55 at home on Jan. 27, overcoming a one-point halftime deficit with a stronger second half in an FAA matchup. Senior guard Eva Wilkerson scored a game-high 20 points, while Ava Curto added 14 and Addy Sipkin and Lucianna Parrotta each finished with 12 as Sacred Heart improved to 5–1 in the FAA and 11–4 overall. Greens Farms was led by Sarah Von Dohlen with 15 points and Allegra Paquette with 14, as Sacred Heart outscored the Dragons 21–14 in the third quarter to take control.
Cardinals Carry Momentum Into Fairfield Matchup
Greenwich High School’s varsity girls ice hockey team enters its Jan. 29 game against the Fairfield Ludlowe-Warde co-op with an 8-5-1 record and a four-game winning streak. The Cardinals’ most recent win was a 5-1 victory over Simsbury on Jan. 24 at Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, with goals from Lexi Lisjak, Hailey Dreher, Eleanor Fine, Kiki Worden, and Miren Woolven. The game against Fairfield co-op is scheduled for 8 pm.
FROM HARTFORD
Lamont Highlights Stability And Affordability
On February 4, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont delivered Connecticut’s State of the State address at the Capitol in Hartford, outlining the state’s fiscal position, policy priorities, and response to federal actions. He reported continued balanced budgets, strong reserves, pension debt reduction, and economic growth, while proposing targeted relief for energy costs, investments in education, childcare, housing, healthcare cost control, and infrastructure, alongside regulatory and tax adjustments. He also addressed public safety, immigration enforcement impacts, energy policy, and long-term affordability challenges, emphasizing state-level action and administrative reforms.
State Extends Severe Cold Weather Protections
Governor Ned Lamont extended Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through at least noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to continued below-normal temperatures. The protocol, active since January 23, is the longest continuous activation since 2015, with forecasts showing single-digit overnight lows for at least another week. While in effect, state and local agencies coordinate with shelters and United Way 2-1-1 to provide access to warming centers, shelter, and transportation.
