POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Promotes Work Zone Safety
The Greenwich Police Department is reminding drivers to use caution in work zones during National Work Zone Safety Week. Slow down, stay alert, follow posted signs and flaggers, and avoid distractions. Road conditions can change quickly, and maintaining space and awareness helps protect workers and drivers.
Greenwich Police Honor Administrative Professionals
The Greenwich Police Department recognizes Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day. Administrative staff support daily operations and help ensure the department functions effectively. Their work is acknowledged and appreciated.
Greenwich Officer Promoted To Sergeant
The Greenwich Police Department promoted Officer Cunningham to sergeant. He will serve in the Patrol Division, supervising officers and overseeing daily operations. The promotion reflects his service and performance.
Greenwich 911 System Upgrade Improves Response
Connecticut upgraded Greenwich’s 911 system with improved hardware and software that allow dispatchers to receive photos, videos, and live streams from callers with their consent. The system also enhances Text-to-911 by enabling two-way texting and built-in translation services. Callers must approve any data sharing, and effective emergency response still depends on clear communication and following dispatcher instructions.
Greenwich Honors Animal Control Officers
Last week, the Greenwich Police Department recognized its Animal Control Officers for their daily work. They respond to calls and help return lost pets, contributing to public safety and animal care. The department acknowledged their ongoing service to the community.
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Launches Innovative AI Task Force
Greenwich has created an AI Task Force made up of local experts to guide how artificial intelligence is used in town government. The group will develop policies and safeguards while identifying ways AI can improve services, reduce administrative work, and support operations. Members include town officials and residents, with additional input from various municipal departments and boards.
Greenwich Kite Festival Returns Saturday
The Town of Greenwich will hold its annual Kite Flying Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Greenwich Point. The event is free, and participants can bring their own kites; all ages are welcome. If there is rain, it will be moved to Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., and updates are available at 203-861-6100.
AROUND TOWN
Glenville Improvements Enhance Safety And Access
The Department of Public Works reports ongoing construction at the intersection of Pemberwick and Glenville Roads near Glenville Pizza. Work includes excavation, removal of the current parking area, creation of three new spaces, and installation of new sidewalks and curbs to improve pedestrian access. Traffic is alternating one way at the intersection, and delays are expected during peak hours.
Please Keep School Fields Clean
Residents are being asked to clean up after their dogs, especially at Old Greenwich School where waste has been left on the field. The field is currently the only outdoor space for students due to construction, making this a sanitation and safety issue. Cleaning up after dogs is both required by law and a basic responsibility.
Bruce Park Earns National Recognition
Bruce Park was ranked #10 in USA Today’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best City Parks. The rankings were based on expert nominations and public voting. The recognition reflects ongoing maintenance by Parks and Recreation staff and community volunteers.
Greenwich Hosts Free Hazardous Waste Day
Greenwich will hold Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 2. Residents can drop off hazardous materials at the Island Beach parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free for Greenwich residents.
Greenwich Apartment Plan Moves Forward
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal for a four-story, nine-unit apartment building at the former Acme site on Brookside Drive and requested additional landscaping, design changes, and a reduction from two curb cuts to one to limit site impact and preserve an existing stone wall. Commissioners also raised concerns about open exterior staircases and said a full landscaping plan has not yet been submitted. The project includes one affordable unit in exchange for an added story under zoning incentives, and a formal application is expected later this spring.
Just Salad Approved for Cos Cob
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Just Salad to combine two former retail spaces at Cos Cob Plaza into a restaurant at 393 East Putnam Ave. The project includes measures to direct customers to rear parking to reduce traffic congestion, with designated pickup spaces and parking totaling 55 spaces. The restaurant will have 28 seats, employ 8 to 15 people, and is part of a regional chain with multiple Connecticut locations.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
Art In The Park Returns Soon
Art in the Park will take place June 7 in Binney Park in Old Greenwich, with a rain date of June 14. The event, organized by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will feature artists displaying and selling work. Artist registration is open until May 15, with more details available online.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
THE ENVIRONMENT
Greenwich Expands Food Scrap Recycling Program
The Town of Greenwich and Waste Free Greenwich will install 24/7 app-accessed food scrap recycling units at Binney Park and Cos Cob Park this spring. Since 2020, more than 780,000 pounds of waste have been diverted at existing sites in Holly Hill, Old Greenwich, and Round Hill. The new units are secure and intended to make recycling more accessible for registered residents.
Glenville Students Celebrate Arbor Day Early
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy held an early Arbor Day event with kindergarten and first-grade students at Glenville School. Local officials presented a proclamation and spoke about the importance of trees. Students helped plant a pecan tree with town staff.
SCHOOLS
Riverside Plan Could Save Millions
The Greenwich Board of Education is reconsidering adding two pre-K classrooms to the Riverside School renovation after new estimates showed it could save about $5 million through increased state reimbursement. The classrooms were previously excluded due to cost and location concerns, but financial objections have since changed. The board has not made a decision and will revisit the issue at a future meeting.
Sacred Heart Celebrates Earth Day
Sacred Heart Greenwich will hold a schoolwide Earth Day program with more than 25 workshops for students in grades K–12 focused on environmental topics and hands-on activities. The event includes an opening ceremony with student projects using recycled materials, performances, and activities such as wildlife demonstrations and reuse-based art projects. Held on the school’s 110-acre Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary campus, the program emphasizes sustainability, conservation, and responsible use of resources.
Students Create Spring Garden Display
Preschool students in Ms. Castellano’s class at New Lebanon School created a flower garden display. They used recyclable materials and paint to make individual plants and a wall installation. Some students chose to make more than one plant.
Glenville Students Lead Mindfulness Lessons
Fifth-grade student ambassadors at Glenville School teach mindfulness lessons to kindergarten and first-grade students. They use breathing exercises, calming techniques, and activities to demonstrate focus, emotional control, and kindness. The program develops leadership skills in older students while supporting self-regulation in younger ones.
Students Explore Whale Anatomy Hands-On
Parkway School students participated in a hands-on whale program that included examining a life-sized model and exploring its internal structure. The activity made key concepts like anatomy and scale more concrete. Programs like this support classroom learning by reinforcing material and improving comprehension through direct experience.
North Mianus Students Stage Finding Nemo
Upper grade students at North Mianus School performed Finding Nemo Jr. during the school day for students and later for the community. The production included singing, dancing, and memorized lines, supported by creative costumes. The students completed the performance successfully after preparing for the show.
Cos Cob Students Build Math Foundations
First-grade students at Cos Cob School used Cuisenaire rods to model how smaller parts combine to form a whole. The hands-on activity helped make abstract math concepts visible and required students to explain their reasoning. This lesson was introduced before learning fractions to build a foundation for understanding halves and fourths.
Students Complete Outsiders Unit Projects
Students in a co-taught class at Central Middle School completed a unit on The Outsiders. They held a mock trial to debate whether the main characters should remain with their older brother or be placed in foster care. The unit concluded with projects such as Jeopardy games, posters, and videos to demonstrate understanding.
Central Students Strengthen Debate Skills
Sixth-grade students in Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Gale’s ELA class at Central Middle School held structured debates on selected topics. They used multiple sources to examine both sides of each issue and support their arguments with evidence. Each student concluded with a formal statement, reinforcing that debates should be based on facts rather than opinions.
Students Explore History Through Guacamole Competition
Students in an Advanced Spanish class at Greenwich High School studied the Aztecs and the origins of guacamole through a reading activity. They then watched a tutorial and worked in small groups to prepare the dish. One group was selected as the winner of the class competition.
Town Discusses School Bus Parking Solution
In April 2025, Greenwich Public Schools proposed parking about 90 buses under I-95 in Cos Cob, but the state denied the request, citing safety concerns related to flammable vehicles under highway infrastructure . The issue remains unresolved a year later, with buses temporarily distributed across multiple locations, causing complaints from nearby residents . The state has tightened restrictions on new uses under highways following federal safety guidance issued after a 2023 bridge fire.
PTA Volunteers Honored At Ceremony
PTA volunteers support students across Greenwich’s 15 public schools, and nominations are open for the PTAC Essence Awards through April 27. The awards recognize up to two PTA members whose service has made a significant impact at the school or district level. The ceremony will be held May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, and the public is invited to attend.
Board Advances Plan for Modern Offices
The Greenwich Board of Education approved $250,000 to study relocating its central offices from the aging Havemeyer building, focusing on space needs and potential alternatives such as construction near Town Hall or use of other town-owned properties. The relocation has been discussed for years, with previous options including leasing private office space and redeveloping the Havemeyer site.
GCDS Advances Faculty Housing Expansion Plans
Greenwich Country Day School has submitted a pre-application to Planning & Zoning to add 20 prefabricated faculty housing units and expand its existing daycare facility at its Schwarz Campus on Fairfield Road. The proposal includes an 8-unit apartment building, 12 townhouses, a daycare addition, and 28 new parking spaces in the RA-1 zone. The school states the expansion is intended to address a shortfall in faculty housing following its growth into a Pre-K–12 institution.
SPORTS
Greenwich Lacrosse Shows Strong Team Depth
Greenwich High School’s boys lacrosse team earned an 8-5 home win over Duxbury, building an early lead and finishing strong in the fourth quarter. Freshman Zach Wysocki led the offense with three goals and an assist, while contributions across the roster and solid defense supported the victory. Despite injuries to key players, the team continues to develop depth and cohesion early in the season.
Greenwich Shows Promise In Close Loss
Greenwich High School lost a close 2–1 game to defending FCIAC champion Fairfield Ludlowe on April 17, as both teams’ Division I-bound pitchers delivered strong performances in a low-scoring duel. Ludlowe scored two unearned runs that proved decisive, while Greenwich managed one run and matched the Falcons in hits but committed key errors.
Despite the loss, Greenwich showed strong pitching and defense and remains optimistic about its potential in upcoming FCIAC play.
Wilkerson Leads Historic Championship Season
Eva Wilkerson led Sacred Heart Greenwich to a 21–7 season and its first NEPSAC Class A championship, earning tournament MVP honors while leading the team in multiple statistical categories. She was named both NEPSAC Class A Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 15.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and four steals per game and surpassing 1,000 career points. Wilkerson will continue her basketball career at Division I Towson University.
Sacred Heart Tops Top Ranked Ridgewood
Sacred Heart Greenwich’s varsity lacrosse team earned a 12–6 victory over Ridgewood High School, the top-ranked team in New Jersey, on Senior Day, extending its winning streak to four games. The Tigers were led by multiple goal scorers, strong defensive play, and a decisive advantage in draw controls, which contributed to their control of possession throughout the game. The team now prepares for upcoming matchups, including a rivalry game against Greenwich Academy and games at Towson University.
Greenwich Track Dominates Season Opener
Greenwich opened its 2026 season with a 126–0 victory over Stamford, winning every event at Cardinal Stadium. The team delivered strong performances across running and field events, including multiple first-place finishes and a hurdles sweep by Christopher Pierre. The Cardinals are coming off a 2025 season in which they won the FCIAC championship and now begin the new season undefeated.
Greenwich Girls Track Opens Strong Season
Greenwich High School’s girls outdoor track and field team opened the 2026 season with a 117–27 victory over Stamford, winning all but two events and building on a championship-winning 2025 season. Multiple athletes delivered standout performances across running, relay, and field events, reflecting the team’s depth and preparation. Team members and captains emphasized strong early-season form while noting continued focus on improvement and postseason goals.
Brunswick Baseball Extends Dominant Win Streak
Brunswick has won seven straight games, outscoring opponents 75–7 with five shutouts during that stretch and improving to 9–3 overall. The team recorded multiple decisive wins, including two shutouts against King School and a 10–2 victory over Avon Old Farms. Strong pitching performances and consistent offensive production have driven the winning streak.
Greenwich Tennis Continues Dominant Start
The Greenwich High School girls tennis team, coming off an undefeated 2025 season with FCIAC and Class LL titles, has started the 2026 season 5–0 and aims to continue its success despite roster changes. The team has recorded multiple strong wins, including a 6–1 victory over New Canaan, with contributions from both returning players and newcomers across singles and doubles matches. Players and coaches emphasize team cohesion, improvement, and maintaining a positive environment as they pursue another championship-caliber season.
LOCAL POLITICS
Greenwich Approves Funding For Winter Costs
The Greenwich RTM approved $1.325 million to cover snow removal costs after a winter with about 70 inches of snowfall, roughly double the average. The funds will replenish depleted salt supplies, repair equipment, and restore accounts previously used to cover these expenses. The request ensures operations can continue through the fiscal year, and the vote passed 181–1 with one abstention.
OUR NEIGHBORS
Barnes And Noble Closes Stamford Location
The Barnes & Noble store in Stamford Town Center will close on July 15 after its lease ends, the company announced. The company opened a new Stamford location on High Ridge Road in May 2025 and will continue operating nearby stores in Westport and Hartsdale, N.Y.
Harbor Seal Kaya Arrives in Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk has added an 8-year-old harbor seal named Kaya, transferred in April from the Aquarium of the Pacific. She has integrated with the existing seals in Pinniped Cove and is identifiable by her distinct spotted coat. Her transfer is part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which supports managed animal populations and conservation education.
AROUND CT
Fairfield Air Quality Efforts Show Slow Progress
Fairfield County received an “F” for ozone pollution in the American Lung Association’s latest report, with over 20 unhealthy air days—the highest in the New York metro area. It ranks 16th among the most ozone-polluted areas in the U.S., and Connecticut saw an increase in unhealthy ozone days this year. Despite past improvements from air quality regulations, climate-related factors are contributing to worsening conditions.
FROM HARTFORD
Connecticut Advances Modern School Funding Plan
Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order to review and update Connecticut’s K–12 education funding system, including the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula, which is considered outdated. The order creates a Blue-Ribbon Commission to evaluate current funding structures, identify cost drivers, review models from other states, and recommend improvements. The commission must submit a strategic plan by January 15, 2027, and the state is also directing additional funds to school districts in the current fiscal year.
