POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Officer Earns Top Department Honor
Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been named the 2026 recipient of the Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Greenwich Police Department’s highest honor. Kelly was recognized for leading the Department through the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council accreditation process, which evaluates policies, training, operations, and administrative procedures against statewide standards. Under his direction, the Department achieved full accreditation across all three POSTC certification tiers after a two-year effort.
Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From Drain
Greenwich firefighters rescued several ducklings trapped in a catch basin at 31 River Road earlier this week after receiving a call from a resident. Engine 2 responded to the scene and safely removed the ducklings before reuniting them with their mother. The incident was one of several non-emergency public service calls handled by the department.
FROM TOWN HALL
DPW Food Drive Returns May 9
The Greenwich Department of Public Works will hold a food drive at Town Hall from May 9 through May 31 to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Residents may donate nonperishable food items at collection displays located in the Town Hall lobby and near the Building Inspection Division on the second floor, or contribute online. Neighbor to Neighbor said its most needed items include canned meat and fish, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, canned fruit, dried beans, and cooking oil.
Greenwich Residents Urged Storm Preparedness
Greenwich Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for hurricane season before its official start on June 1, warning that hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions can all cause flooding, wind damage and other hazards. Officials recommend stocking emergency supplies, checking generators, reviewing flood insurance policies and creating family emergency plans. Residents can check whether they live in a coastal flood zone through NOAA and sign up for local emergency alerts at GreenwichAlerts.org.
AROUND TOWN
North Street Bridge Work Progresses Smoothly
Construction continues at the North Street Bridge, where traffic remains limited to alternating one-way flow ahead of a full closure scheduled for June 8. Crews are performing micropile drilling and installation over the next two weeks as part of the bridge reinforcement project. Motorists should expect delays and allow additional travel time through the area.
Berkley Advances Greenwich Office Proposal
W.R. Berkley Corporation has submitted revised plans to replace its 1969 office building on Steamboat Road in Greenwich with a new four-story structure of similar size and footprint. The proposal includes updated architectural renderings, energy-efficient systems designed to reduce emissions, and rooftop noise-reduction measures addressing concerns raised by nearby residents. The project requires a special permit because the existing property does not conform to current zoning regulations adopted after the building was constructed.
Revised Plans Advance Old Post Project
Developers seeking approval for a six-unit residential building at 43 Old Post Road #2 submitted revised plans that add more than 100 new plantings and preserve selected historic elements from the existing 18th-century house slated for demolition. The proposal includes salvaging original timber materials, retaining granite hitching posts, and designating one apartment as affordable housing. The project, proposed by 43 Old Post Road 2 LLC and builder Salvatore Materia, still requires site plan approval and a special permit from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commission Reviews Bruce Park Housing Proposal
The Planning & Zoning Commission continued reviewing a proposal to build 16 housing units on Home Place in the Bruce Park neighborhood under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing law, including four affordable units. Commissioners focused on construction-related issues, including traffic, blasting notifications and minimizing disruption to nearby residents, while developers said the modular design would shorten on-site construction time and that vehicles would not be parked on Home Place. The commission also discussed ensuring the affordable units are comparable in size and finishes to the market-rate units, and left the application open for further review.
Greenwich Office Park Housing
A proposal before Greenwich’s Planning & Zoning Commission would convert an office building at 1 East Weaver Street into 44 residential units primarily intended for downsizing residents. The project includes exterior renovations, energy-efficiency upgrades, reduced parking, and additional green space, but does not include affordable housing units. The proposal reflects a broader regional trend of converting underused office properties into residential developments.
Maple Avenue Apartments Proposal
A proposal submitted to the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission seeks approval to convert two former dental offices at 23 Maple Ave. into residential apartments. The plan would add one three-bedroom apartment and one one-bedroom apartment to the building, which already contains two residential units. No exterior changes are proposed, and the property would retain 14 parking spaces.
Greenwich Nip Program Funds Cleanup
Greenwich liquor retailers sold 111,961 nip bottles between Oct. 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, generating $5,598.05 for the town through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program. The state program distributes five cents to municipalities for every nip sold and funds environmental and waste management initiatives, including cleanups and recycling efforts. Since launching in 2021, the program has distributed more than $22 million to Connecticut municipalities.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
Greenwich Doctors Earn Statewide Recognition
Connecticut Magazine named 173 Greenwich Hospital-affiliated physicians to its 2026 Top Doctors list, which will appear in the publication’s May issue. The rankings were compiled by Castle Connolly through a peer nomination and review process evaluating physicians’ qualifications, professional history, and patient care standards. Greenwich Hospital is part of Yale New Haven Health, which had 879 affiliated physicians recognized statewide this year.
Abilis Marks America’s 250th Celebration
Abilis Gardens & Gifts is offering a collection of handmade patriotic items created by adults with disabilities to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The items, including scarves, candles, wine bags and dog treats, will be sold at Greenwich Town Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays, during the Greenwich and Darien Sidewalk Sales in July, and at the “Sunday in the Park with George” event on June 28 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Proceeds support Abilis programs that provide job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Greenwich Hospital Earns Top Safety Rating
Greenwich Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization that evaluates hospitals on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections. Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital and Westerly Hospital also earned “A” grades, while Lawrence + Memorial Hospital received a “B.” The ratings are updated twice a year and are based on national patient safety data and hospital performance measures.
Junior League Program Builds Confidence
The Junior League of Greenwich hosted its 19th annual Positively Me! program at its headquarters over two weekends in February and March, serving 70 third-grade girls from the community. The program included activities focused on confidence-building, teamwork, and self-expression, including a martial arts exercise in which participants broke wooden boards labeled with personal fears and a group tower-building challenge. The Junior League said the program will return in 2027 for its 20th year as part of the organization’s ongoing youth and leadership initiatives.
DeCicco Expands Into Greenwich Market
DeCicco & Sons is preparing to open its first Connecticut location at 21 Glenville St. in Greenwich, the former Stop & Shop site that closed in 2023. The company is holding weekly events at the property throughout May as renovations continue following Planning & Zoning approval last year. Founded in 1973 in the Bronx, DeCicco & Sons operates 11 stores across Westchester and Putnam counties.
Greenwich Green & Clean Marks Milestone
Greenwich Green & Clean will mark its 40th anniversary with a May 17 fundraiser at The Field Club of Greenwich. Founded in 1986, the organization has led beautification and preservation efforts across Greenwich’s parks, streetscapes and public spaces through partnerships with volunteers, businesses and community groups. The event will include a discussion on the organization’s history and future, along with a silent auction and fundraising efforts to support upcoming projects.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Honors Thalia Cokkinos Service
After 43 years of service to the Town of Greenwich, including 27 years at Perrot Memorial Library, Thalia Cokkinos is retiring. The Town of Greenwich proclaimed April 30, 2026, as Thalia Cokkinos Day in recognition of her contributions to the community and the library system.
Greenwich Freshman Earns National Math Honor
Greenwich High School freshman Ethan Shi has qualified for the Mathematical Olympiad Program (MOP), a national training program for top-performing mathematics students. Students qualify through a series of competitive exams administered by the Mathematical Association of America, including the AMC, AIME, and the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad or USA Mathematical Olympiad. MOP participants receive advanced instruction in algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics and are considered for the United States team at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Greenwich Program Expands Native Habitats
Greenwich Land Trust’s Seed-to-Seed program, launched in 2018, collects and propagates native plant species from across the organization’s preserves to support habitat restoration, public education, and local conservation efforts. The program grows more than 6,000 native plants annually, many of which are used in preserve restoration projects or distributed through schools, community groups, and the organization’s annual Native Plant Sale at Mueller Preserve. The sale will be open to the public May 8–9, with proceeds supporting ongoing restoration and native planting initiatives in Greenwich.
SCHOOLS
GPS Honors May Difference Makers
Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced the district’s May 2026 “Difference Makers 2.0” honorees, recognizing employees from schools and district departments for their contributions to the school community. The monthly award is given to full- and part-time staff members nominated by principals and district leadership for sustained service or significant impact on students and colleagues. This month’s recipients include teachers, administrators, support staff, technology personnel and the Folsom House Support Team at Greenwich High School.
Sacred Heart Students Honor America
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Sacred Heart Greenwich marked the occasion with student-led activities focused on American history and civic engagement. Upper School students organized a fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, while the History Department created a walking gallery featuring displays on significant moments in U.S. history. Members of the school’s Speech & Debate Club and Mock Trial Team also led discussions on citizenship and the nation’s founding principles.
Old Greenwich School Funding Approved
State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Stephen Meskers secured an amendment allowing the Old Greenwich School renovation project to qualify for an additional 15 percent state reimbursement rate tied to pre-kindergarten classroom construction, resulting in more than $8 million in added funding. The project had previously been excluded because of an application deadline in the 2025 school construction bill. Renovations are scheduled to continue through January 2029, with early site work and construction of a new kindergarten addition already underway.
Greenwich Students Promote Safer Decisions
Greenwich High School’s annual Safe Driving Day expanded beyond impaired and distracted driving prevention to include education on gambling addiction, mental health, substance misuse, and co-occurring disorders. Students participated in demonstrations and exhibits led by community organizations, first responders, and prevention specialists, including activities focused on alcohol impairment, emergency rescue tools, bicycle safety, and the risks of online sports betting among teenagers. The event was organized in coordination with Alcohol Awareness Month, Safe Driving Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month.
Greenwich High Celebrates Global Cultures
Greenwich High School held its annual International Night on April 30, bringing students, families and staff together for an event featuring student-run cultural booths, homemade food and performances representing countries and regions from around the world. Students organized displays highlighting traditions, language and history, while performances and food stations drew large crowds throughout the evening. The event focused on cultural representation and community engagement within the school.
GHS Students Earn State Recognition
Fourteen of 18 Greenwich High School students who entered the 2026 Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair were selected as finalists, placing them among the top 20 percent of projects statewide. Student research addressed subjects including cancer treatment, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, renewable energy, autonomous drones, and biodegradable materials. Marley Wies and Lula Wang qualified for the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, extending Greenwich High School’s 21-year streak of sending students to the international competition.
Greenwich Educators Present at National Conference
Greenwich High School teacher Aimee Farnum, Central Middle School teacher Marina Pinkhasik, and Greenwich High School Science Program Administrator Shawn Hoyt represented Greenwich Public Schools at the National Science Teaching Association conference in Anaheim, California. Their presentation, “Making Science Stick,” focused on using the Building Thinking Classrooms framework to teach cross-cutting science concepts. The National Science Teaching Association is a professional organization for science and STEM educators.
Western Students Learn Holocaust History
Sixth- and eighth-grade students at Western Middle School attended a presentation by speakers from 3GNY, a nonprofit organization founded by grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. The event supported the district’s middle school social studies curriculum and focused on Holocaust education and the impact of intolerance. Stacey Delikat, Randi Jachino, and Stacey Pfeffer shared accounts connected to their families’ experiences during the Holocaust.
SPORTS
Wallace Earns FCIAC Coach Honor
School Resource Officer Wallace was named FCIAC Coach of the Year for his work as head coach of the Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track & Field team. In addition to his role supporting the school community, Wallace oversees the program and mentors student-athletes. The award recognizes his leadership and contributions to the team.
Greenwich Rugby Marks 40 Years
The Greenwich High School boys rugby program will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a day of matches and alumni recognition at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, May 9. The Froshmore team plays at 10 a.m., Division II at noon and Division I at 2 p.m., with senior players recognized before the varsity match and alumni honored at halftime. Food vendors will include The Food Truck Refinery and Dominick’s Ice Cream.
Greenwich Athletes Continue Collegiate Success
Greenwich High School recently held its third signing day of the school year for students committing to Division I, Division II, Ivy League and military academy athletic programs. Ingrid Imp signed with the University of New Hampshire for competitive cheer, while Leah “Lulu” Ploog committed to the University of Pennsylvania for crew. The school has now had 38 student-athletes commit to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Brunswick Extends Dominant Winning Streak
Brunswick School’s boys lacrosse team has won 10 straight games since its April 4 loss to Loomis Chaffee, improving to 13-2 and earning the No. 1 spot in the USA Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25 Rankings. The Bruins rallied to defeat Staples, 9-8, on April 30 behind a late game-winning goal from Rick Giordano, then followed with a 17-8 victory over Westminster School on May 2. Brunswick hosted Avon Old Farms School on May 6.
Cardinals Continue Fighting Through Tough Schedule
Greenwich High School’s varsity softball team started the season with three straight wins before facing several top FCIAC and state opponents, including Trumbull, Wilton, and Staples, finishing recent games with a 4-10 record. The Cardinals have shown improvement defensively and offensively compared to last season, while relying heavily on junior pitcher Hannah Winig due to injuries affecting pitching depth. Despite recent losses, players and coaches said the team remains focused on improving, working together, and qualifying for the CIAC Class LL Tournament.
Cardinals Continue Strong Midseason Surge
The Greenwich High School girls lacrosse team continued its strong offensive play with wins over Trumbull, 15-5, and Staples, 14-12, extending its winning streak to three games and improving to 4-5 after starting the season 1-5. Senior Giselle DiPietro led the Cardinals against Trumbull with five goals and one assist, while Dillon McFerran added four goals and three assists as Greenwich maintained its trend of scoring in double digits. The Cardinals have also improved defensively, allowing 22 goals over their last three games heading into upcoming matchups against Westhill, Wilton, New Canaan, and Daniel Hand.
Greenwich Senior Earns Scholar-Athlete Honor
Greenwich High School senior Nina Silver, who has a 5.03 GPA, was named the school’s female recipient of the 2026 CAS-CIAC Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing excellence in academics, athletics, and character. A standout track and field athlete and team captain, Silver has earned multiple All-State and All-New England honors while helping Greenwich win several championship titles and set relay school records. She credits her teachers and coaches for supporting her success and plans to attend Georgetown University to study finance.
Greenwich Academy Gains Key Victory
Greenwich Academy’s Varsity A lacrosse team defeated Taft School, 14-7, behind four-goal performances from Delaney Enright and Perry Casazza, improving its record to 7-1 as the postseason approaches. The Gators used balanced scoring, strong defensive play, and key draw controls to pull away in the second half after leading 8-5 at halftime. With an undefeated FAA record, Greenwich Academy is preparing for key upcoming games and aims to secure the top seed in the FAA Tournament.
Greenwich Tennis Team Eyes Championships
After three consecutive undefeated championship seasons, the Greenwich High School boys varsity tennis team entered 2026 with a younger lineup but the same ambitions, posting a 10-1 record midway through the season behind strong performances from new leaders and underclassmen. Despite ending a 70-match winning streak with a close loss to New Canaan, the Cardinals rebounded with several convincing victories, including a 6-1 win over Ridgefield, while players and coaches emphasized teamwork, sportsmanship, and maintaining the program’s tradition of success. Greenwich now looks ahead to the postseason with hopes of adding more FCIAC and CIAC Class LL titles to its record-setting history.
Brunswick Bats Power Past Tigers
Brunswick School defeated Greenwich Country Day School, 14-7, in an FAA varsity baseball game behind a 16-hit performance and a 4-for-4 day from junior shortstop Jayden Montanez, who also hit a home run. Greenwich Country Day rallied to tie the game 5-5 in the third inning, but Brunswick responded with a five-run bottom half and maintained control the rest of the way. Both teams produced strong offensive stretches, while Brunswick’s bullpen helped secure the win.
LOCAL POLITICS
RTM Reviews Town Legal Spending
The RTM Budget Overview Committee voted 4-8 against a proposal to cut $300,000 from the town Law Department budget.
OUR NEIGHBORS
Beardsley Zoo Honors Mothers Sunday
Beardsley Zoo will offer free admission to mothers on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. The offer also recognizes stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts, caregivers, mentors, and others who provide support and care. Free admission will be available at the gate.
AROUND CT
FROM HARTFORD
States Seek Continued Mifepristone Access
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal appeals court ruling that would reinstate in-person dispensing requirements for the abortion medication mifepristone. The coalition argued the ruling would restrict telehealth access, disrupt abortion services in states where abortion remains legal, and interfere with state authority over reproductive health policy. The Supreme Court temporarily paused the lower court ruling while it considers the case.
