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A Chance to Make a New First Impression

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 31, 2026·

[A new school year] is a moment when our children and, for that matter, all of us, have the power to change the narrative, rewrite the story, and make a different impression than the one we made the year before.

Our inventory continues to plumb new all time lows, but we may be seeing a few early listings for our post-Labor Day market.

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 31, 2026·

This is a massive bill with dozens of provisions. Most of these provisions will have minimal impact on Greenwich. The biggest impact may be on our Community Development Block grant allocation.

Editorial cartoon The Politics of Credit

Editorial: The Politics of Credit

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 31, 2026·

There is a temptation, when a ribbon is cut, to assume that history began five minutes earlier. Central Middle School should cure Greenwich of…

Members of the Sound Beach Community Band gather during a Memorial Day event in Old Greenwich, wearing uniforms reflecting the group’s longstanding connection with the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Photo courtesy of The Sound Beach Community Band

Wicked Good: The Sound Beach Community Band

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

By Emma Barhydt The Sound Beach Community Band will return to Binney Park on Sunday, Aug. 30, with a free concert celebrating the music…

Letter: LPRs, Flock Cameras, and What’s All the Noise About?

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

To the Editor: There’s been a lot of talk lately about the privacy risks supposedly posed by “Flock cameras.” Automated license plate readers, or…

L to R: Commissioner James Michel, Tree Warden Greg Kramer, DPW Engineer Michael Kesilak, landscape designer Kim Conte, GG&C board chair, JoAnn Messina, GG&C executive director Kanako MacLennan, in rear James Doyle Design Associates: Justin Quinn, Matthew Willinger, and Alex Bowler, and Maggie Bridge of Bridge Nurseries. Photo by Sherry Brown

The Greening of Greenwich Avenue Thanks to Probono Designers

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

The Town of Greenwich and various contributors from private enterprises and nonprofits share their partnership efforts in the greening Greenwich Avenue.

North Street Bridge to Reopen Friday as Replacement Project Continues

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

North Street will reopen to traffic Friday, Aug. 28, ending the full road closure that has been in place during construction of the North…

Central Middle School Building Committee members, Greenwich Public Schools administrators and town officials cut the ribbon at the new Central Middle School during its grand-opening ceremony Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

When Central Could Not Wait

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

By Elizabeth Barhydt Central Middle School opened its doors to students this week with something Greenwich had been working toward for years: a modern…

Photo credit: Old Greenwich School Building Committee

News Briefs: August 28

Greenwich Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

Greenwich Honors September 11 Together Greenwich will hold two Sept. 11 memorial services this year to mark 25 years since the 2001 terrorist attacks,…

New Canaan Sentinel·
August 28, 2026·

Month: August 2026