POLICE & FIRE
Greenwich Leaf Blower Restrictions Return
Greenwich’s seasonal restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers will take effect May 23 in residential areas. The restrictions will remain in place through Sept. 8 for properties of two acres or more and through Sept. 30 for all other residential properties, with violations subject to fines after an initial warning. Electric leaf blowers remain permitted during designated hours, and violations can be reported to Greenwich Police’s non-emergency line at 203-622-8006.
Police Investigate False School Threat
Greenwich Police responded May 15 to a swatting call involving a public school, prompting the school to enter a Secure in Place status while officers investigated. Police said the call was not considered credible and no threat to students, staff, or the public was identified. Officers remained at the school for the rest of the day and conducted additional checks at other schools in town.
Riverside Fire Officers Begin New Term
The Greenwich Fire Department announced the installation of Riverside Hose and Hook & Ladder Company officers for the 2026–2027 term following a ceremony held Wednesday. S. Strain was installed as chief, with R. Strain and J. Raiente serving as assistant chiefs. Executive officers and board members for the new term were also appointed.
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Plans Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day events will take place across Greenwich from May 23 through May 25, including ceremonies and parades in Cos Cob, Byram, Glenville and Old Greenwich honoring veterans who died in military service. Events include ceremonies hosted by local veterans organizations and community groups, with the Old Greenwich parade concluding the weekend on Memorial Day morning. American Legion Post 29 will also place flags on veterans’ graves at St. Mary’s Cemetery on May 20, with volunteers invited to participate.
Greenwich Opens Community Funding Applications
The Greenwich Department of Human Services will open its annual Request for Proposals on May 15, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding for programs related to essential needs, behavioral health, education, and career development. In fiscal year 2025, the department distributed $891,400 to 22 agencies supporting services including food assistance, counseling, diaper distribution, and transportation for seniors. Application information and eligibility requirements will be available through the department’s website.
Greenwich Honors Public Works Employees
Greenwich will observe National Public Works Week from May 17 to May 23 with a proclamation and employee recognition event honoring the Department of Public Works. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” The Town will also share information about DPW operations and departments on Instagram, Facebook, and X throughout the week.
Greenwich Beach Season Begins May 22
Greenwich beach season will begin May 22, when the Town’s beaches and the Byram pool reopen for the season. Residents must have a valid Greenwich Residency and Seasonal Park Pass to access beaches, parks, islands, and the pool, with residency verification required before purchase. Ferry service to Island Beach and Great Captain Island will begin June 15.
Spring Road Paving Begins Monday
The Department of Public Works will begin its spring paving program Monday, May 18, on portions of Riversville Road, Round Hill Road, and Stanwich Road. Work is expected to last five to six days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., with minor traffic delays possible but continued access for residents. The paving schedule is weather dependent.
AROUND TOWN
Milbank Avenue Home Awaits Redevelopment
A two-family house built in 1910 at 140 Milbank Ave in Cos Cob has been posted for demolition with the Town of Greenwich Building Department. The property, located on a .1320-acre lot in the R-6 zone, was sold in November 2025 for $2,046,000, and the required 45-day demolition delay period runs through June 19. If demolished, it would become the third original early-20th-century house in a row on that section of Milbank Avenue to be replaced with new construction in recent years.
Fitness Studio Proposal Heads To P&Z
The Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment on May 15 that would allow a boutique fitness studio at 100 East Putnam Ave. in Cos Cob, the site of a 22-unit mixed-use development approved under the town’s workforce housing regulation. The applicant, Happy Hour Fitness, LLC, seeks a special permit for a group fitness center offering classes including Pilates, yoga, barre, meditation and breathwork, along with private instruction and accessory retail sales. The proposal will be reviewed as a pre-application during a non-binding discussion before the commission.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & NON PROFITS
Citi Private Bank Expands Greenwich Team
Citi Private Bank announced May 15 that Gordon Williams has joined its Greenwich team as a banker serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, and hedge fund and private equity executives. Williams will advise clients on investments, lending, banking, custody, and trust and fiduciary services. He brings more than 25 years of experience in capital markets, family office advisory, and alternative asset management, including previous leadership roles at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and as founder of an alternative investment firm.
Byram Park Cleanup Set Saturday
The Friends of Byram Park will hold a park cleanup day on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in partnership with the Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation and Greenwich Green & Clean. Volunteers will meet at the beach entrance, and tools will be provided, though participants are asked to bring gloves, hats, and water. A barbecue hosted by the Byram Shore Boat Club will follow from noon to 1 p.m., and advance online registration is requested.
Volunteers Sought for Nathaniel Witherell
The Nathaniel Witherell is seeking volunteers beginning May 15 to assist seniors and veterans living at the facility. Volunteers working with the Friends of Nathaniel Witherell help support resident activities and daily engagement, with flexible opportunities available for students and adults. More information about volunteer opportunities is available online.
Saks Consolidates Greenwich Retail Operations
Saks Fifth Avenue will consolidate its three Greenwich storefronts into one location, closing its standalone men’s store on May 16 and relocating its women’s shoe department into the main Greenwich Avenue store in June. The company said the move is part of a planned restructuring of its local operations and is unrelated to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing earlier this year. Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection in January to restructure about $3.4 billion in debt following its merger with Neiman Marcus.
Tom’s Driving School Marks Milestone
Tom’s Driving School marked its 75th anniversary on May 8 at Greenwich Town Hall, where town officials presented a proclamation recognizing the business as Connecticut’s longest-running driving school. During the ceremony, owners Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio were recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest active driving instructors after each surpassed 38 years operating the family business founded in 1951. The school has taught more than 50,000 students from Greenwich and surrounding communities over the past seven decades.
Greenwich Hospital Honors Healthcare Leaders
Greenwich Hospital recognized nurses, physicians and staff members during its annual Nurses Day Celebration on May 11, presenting awards for patient care, collaboration and service. Sarah Stempien received the Helen Meehan Award, also known as Nurse of the Year, while Jerry Laureano received the Partner-in-Care Award and Dr. Athanassios Petrotos received the Physician Partner-in-Care Award. The hospital also presented its Collaborative Award to Cloti Ilano and Stacey Green for their work supporting patients, families and volunteer services.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
John Macri Retires From Feinsod’s
John Macri is retiring after 10 years at Feinsod’s Ace Hardware in Old Greenwich. A longtime Greenwich resident and former teacher, Macri assisted customers with tools, hardware, and home repair projects throughout his time at the store. Feinsod’s Ace Hardware announced his retirement ahead of his departure on May 15.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Greenwich Approves Hillside Tree Replacement
The Town of Greenwich approved the removal of a six-inch red maple at 10 Hillside Road following a May 7 public hearing related to contaminated soil remediation at the site. The approval requires three replacement trees to be planted after the remediation work is completed, including two yellowwoods and one red maple.
DEEP Urges Caution Around Wildlife
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s May 2026 Wildlife Highlights bulletin included a reminder that spring is the season when many birds and animals are raising their young. The agency advised residents not to disturb young wildlife found outdoors, noting that adult animals often leave their young alone temporarily while searching for food. Additional information is available on DEEP’s “Dealing with Distressed Wildlife” webpage.
Spring Turtle Crossings Prompt Driver Caution
From May through July, turtles in Connecticut cross roads while searching for nesting areas. Drivers who encounter a turtle should move it only in the direction it was traveling if it is safe to do so, avoid relocating it, and never pick up a snapping turtle by the tail. Adult turtles, particularly nesting females, are important to maintaining local turtle populations.
Native Plants Preserve Sampson’s Conservation Legacy
Members of Greenwich Pollinator Pathway and Friends of Binney Park relocated native plants from the garden of late Old Greenwich resident Meredith Sampson, founder of Wild Wings LLC and longtime leader of the First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point, before her property was sold. The plants, including native ferns, Virginia bluebells, and mayapple, were transplanted to public parks and restoration sites in Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, and Old Greenwich, including Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park and the Pinetum-Pomerance-Tuchman area. The effort expanded native plant habitats and pollinator-supporting landscapes in public spaces across Greenwich.
SCHOOLS
Greenwich Honors Outstanding School Paraeducators
Greenwich Public Schools announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Paraeducators of the Year recognition on May 11. The annual honor recognizes professional assistants at each school for their work supporting students and instructional staff, with one recipient to be selected in the coming weeks as the district’s nominee for the 2027 Connecticut Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award. Individual schools will hold ceremonies to recognize the honorees.
Remy Appointed Greenwich Special Education Coordinator
Greenwich Public Schools announced that Kristina Remy has been appointed special education program coordinator effective July 1 after serving in the role on an interim basis since January. Remy has worked as a special education teacher at Greenwich High School since 2022 and previously taught in schools in Connecticut and New York. She holds degrees in childhood education, psychology, special education, and school building leadership, along with certifications as a teacher and school administrator.
Sacred Heart Students Present Statistical Research
Upper School AP Statistics students at Sacred Heart Greenwich designed and conducted research studies, analyzed data, and presented their findings to classmates and faculty on May 15. Topics included the effects of music on short-term memory recall, the relationship between hand dominance and reaction time, and estimating the number of Skittles in a fun-size package. The project focused on applying statistical methods through research, data analysis, and presentations.
Greenwich Students Earn National Economics Honors
Greenwich High School’s Econ Club earned top finishes this year in the Euro Challenge and National Economics Challenge, with one team placing first in Connecticut and another finishing second nationally in the Euro Challenge. Students researched economic issues including Greece’s aging population, housing costs and workforce shortages, and developed policy proposals as part of the competition. The Euro Challenge team will travel to Washington, D.C. in June to present its work at the Greek Embassy.
Sacred Heart Students Study Trailblazers
Fifth-grade students at Sacred Heart Greenwich completed “Women Who Dared” projects focused on influential women in history, including scientists, activists, artists and political leaders. Students researched their subjects, wrote five-paragraph essays on their achievements and impact, and created visual artifacts representing their legacies. The projects will be presented May 15 at Sacred Heart Greenwich.
Greenwich Senior Earns Statewide Youth Honor
Joell Molina, a senior at Greenwich High School, was named the 2026 Connecticut Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America after being selected from 12 finalists statewide. Molina, who plans to study environmental engineering at Lehigh University this fall, previously earned the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s 2026 Youth of the Year title in April. As state Youth of the Year, he will receive a $2,500 scholarship and advance to the Northeast regional competition.
GHS Launches Student Job Platform
The Greenwich High School PTA, in partnership with school administrators and the College and Career Counseling Center, will launch a new online job board May 15 to connect students with part-time jobs, internships and summer work opportunities. The platform, Starteryou, allows local employers to post openings for Greenwich High School students through its website and mobile app. Greenwich High School enrolls 2,599 students and is the second-largest public high school in Connecticut.
Greenwich Schools Earn Music Education Honor
Greenwich Public Schools has received the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation, which recognizes school districts for supporting music education programs. More than 1,000 schools and districts nationwide received the designation this year following a review process that examined funding, instruction time, participation, facilities and community support. Applications were reviewed by WolfBrown, an independent research and evaluation firm focused on education and the arts.
SPORTS
Greenwich Rugby Program Marks 40 Years
The Greenwich High School boys rugby program will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a series of matches at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, May 9. The Froshmore team is scheduled to play at 10 a.m., followed by the Division II match at noon.
Greenwich Advances to FCIAC Semifinals
Top-seeded Greenwich High School advanced to the FCIAC Boys Tennis Tournament semifinals with a 4-0 win over Fairfield Ludlowe on May 12, improving its record to 15-1. The Cardinals received singles victories from Owen Kwon and Zach Schwartz and doubles wins from Ryan Stanton/Jake Orbanowski, Will Neuenfeldt/Milo Russo, and Liam McGovern/Teddy Aaron. Greenwich will host third-seeded Staples in the semifinals on May 18 at 4 p.m.
Cardinals Build Momentum At Right Time
Despite a difficult season marked by several close losses, the Greenwich High School baseball team has gained momentum with three straight FCIAC wins, including a 5-4 Senior Day victory over Stamford and a 9-5 road win over Ridgefield, improving its chances of qualifying for postseason play. Senior pitchers Brayden Shockley and James Mora played key roles in the Stamford win, while the Cardinals have recently emphasized small-ball tactics such as bunting and squeeze plays to generate offense. Greenwich now holds a 6-10 overall record and remains focused on finishing the regular season strongly.
Cardinals Complete Another Undefeated Season
Greenwich High School’s girls water polo team completed an undefeated season with a 21-9 Senior Day victory over Greenwich Aquatics, led by seniors Julia Gustafsson, Kaleigh Murphy, and Hannah Flakstad, who each scored four goals. The Cardinals finished 8-0 under coach Jimmy Ramaley, with contributions from a large senior class and a season that included a training trip to Italy and tournament wins in Pennsylvania. Several players reflected on the team’s chemistry, leadership, and shared experience playing together throughout high school and club competition.
Greenwich Tennis Extends Unbeaten Streak
Greenwich High School’s varsity girls tennis team completed its fourth straight undefeated regular season under coach Jerry Sulli, finishing 15-0 after sweeping Westhill, Fairfield Warde and Brien McMahon by 7-0 scores. The Cardinals, defending FCIAC and Class LL champions, earned the No. 1 seed in the FCIAC Tournament and will host Danbury in the quarterfinals. Greenwich received strong performances throughout the week from veteran leaders and several underclassmen, including undefeated singles player Caitlin Mahoney and the unbeaten doubles team of Maddy Wilber and Sofia Rodriguez.
Tigers Celebrate Senior Day Victory
Greenwich Country Day School’s varsity girls lacrosse team defeated Canterbury School, 14-4, on Senior Day behind balanced scoring and strong team play, then followed the win by edging Rye Country Day School, 10-9, to move into a three-way tie for first place in the FAA standings. Sophomores Ryan Milim and Sadie Manger led the offense against Canterbury, while the team’s 11 seniors were recognized for their contributions to the program during the celebration at Offit Field. The Tigers entered the FAA Tournament on a seven-game winning streak with a 12-4 overall record and goals of advancing farther than ever before in postseason play.
Cardinals Remain In Postseason Contention
Greenwich High School’s boys lacrosse team entered its game against Wilton with a 6-6 record and remained in contention for both the CIAC Class LL and FCIAC tournaments. The Cardinals recently lost to Staples, 8-3, despite a strong defensive effort led by goalie Jack Hamel’s 15 saves, then rebounded with a 17-0 win over Westhill behind four goals from Tyler Phillips. Greenwich has four regular-season games remaining, including matchups against Fordham Prep, Cheshire and New Canaan.
LOCAL POLITICS
Greenwich Election Team Earns National Honors
The Greenwich Registrars of Voters received two Clearie Awards from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for initiatives related to poll worker training and polling place operations. Greenwich won awards for its Poll Worker Training Flashcards and Polling Place Food Sponsorship Program. The town is the only municipality in Connecticut to receive the awards in the program’s 10-year history and the only community in New England to win two awards.
FROM HARTFORD
Connecticut Launches Statewide CT250 Initiative
Governor Ned Lamont will launch CT250, Connecticut’s statewide commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, during a May 12 press conference at the Old State House in Hartford. The initiative will include events and programming across Connecticut’s 169 municipalities focused on the state’s role in American history. The event will feature state officials, historians, military participants, re-enactors, and tourism representatives.
Greenwich To Receive Additional State Aid
Greenwich is expected to receive an additional $110,062 in state education aid and $161,948 in municipal aid under fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly. State officials said the funding is intended to help municipalities and school districts address budget gaps and reduce pressure on property taxes. The legislation passed both chambers with bipartisan support and is expected to be signed into law.
