POLICE & FIRE
Glenville Firefighters Host Community Open House
Following the presentation of its annual David Theis Award to Sue Moretti Bodson, the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company held an open house this past Sunday. Nearly one hundred residents toured the firehouse, observed safety demonstrations, and received materials including smoke detectors and safety information. The company continued to recruit new volunteers through its website, www.glenvillefire.org
FROM TOWN HALL
Greenwich Residents Encouraged To Conserve
The State of Connecticut has raised Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven Counties to a Stage 2 drought advisory due to months of below-normal rainfall. Residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce water use by limiting outdoor watering, fixing leaks, and avoiding nonessential activities like car washing. Stage 2 advisories indicate early drought conditions that require increased monitoring and conservation to prevent further worsening.
Greenwich Avenue Improvements Begin Early
Greenwich’s outdoor dining program on Greenwich Avenue will end early to allow the Department of Public Works to begin the final phase of streetscape improvements. Milling and paving are scheduled from October 20 through November 26, occurring Monday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work includes paving, restriping, and decorative crosswalk stamping, with detours and police officers in place to manage traffic and access.
Parkway Students Visit Town Hall
Over thirty second-grade students from Parkway School visited Greenwich Town Hall to learn about local government. They asked questions about how the town operates and viewed the Town Clerk’s records room. The visit was part of an ongoing program that introduces local students to civic processes, with Glenville School scheduled to visit next. Photo credit: First Selectman Camillo’s Community Connections
Greenwich Honors Breast Cancer Awareness
The Town of Greenwich raised the Breast Cancer Alliance flag at Town Hall to mark October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Alliance, founded in Greenwich in 1996, funds breast cancer research, surgical training, and screening programs for underserved communities. Its 29th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on October 23 at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich to support ongoing research and patient care.
Greenwich Launches Annual Coat Drive
The Board of Human Services and the Department of Human Services Fund are running the 2025 Greenwich Coat Drive to collect winter coats for local residents in need. Donations of new or gently used coats for children and adults are accepted through Nov. 7 at Town Hall, Athena Books, and the Greenwich Library branches. For details, call 203-622-3800.
Greenwich Begins Fair Property Revaluation
The Greenwich Assessor’s Office has begun the state-mandated property revaluation for the October 1, 2025 Grand List to ensure assessments reflect 70% of fair market value. Property owners will receive new assessment notices in November 2025 and may request informal hearings through mid-January 2026, or file formal appeals with the Board of Assessment Appeals between February 1 and February 20, 2026. Updated assessments will determine tax bills issued in July 2026 and January 2027.
Fair Rent Commission Expands Outreach
Greenwich’s Fair Rent Commission, created in 2024 to mediate disputes between landlords and tenants, has received only eight complaints since its formation and plans to increase public awareness. The commission, working with the Department of Human Services, handles issues such as excessive rent increases, property maintenance, and safety concerns to resolve cases locally and reduce legal costs. It was established to meet a 2022 state mandate requiring towns over 25,000 residents to create a fair rent board.
AROUND TOWN
Greenwich Yards Grow Healthier Naturally
Leaving leaves in place or mulch-mowing them improves soil health, provides natural fertilizer, and supports insects and plants. Reducing chemical use, planting native species, and conserving water help limit pollution and strengthen local ecosystems. Using electric leaf blowers instead of gas-powered ones further reduces noise and air pollution in Greenwich.
Greenwich Weathered Nor’easter Safely Together
A nor’easter brought more than two inches of rain to Greenwich from Sunday through Monday, causing flooding, road closures, and power outages. Strong winds downed trees and power lines across several neighborhoods. Multiple roads, including Peck Avenue and Cherry Valley Road, were temporarily closed due to storm damage.
Greenwich Promotes Pedestrian Safety Month
October is recognized as Pedestrian Safety Month, a national effort to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports one pedestrian fatality every 72 minutes. In Greenwich, the Department of Public Works is marking the month by improving sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic safety measures.
Greenwich Advances Environmental Sustainability Efforts
Greenwich was designated a silver-level “climate leader” by Sustainable CT in 2024 for its environmental efforts led by the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Greenwich Sustainability Committee (GSC). The GSC, co-chaired by Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan and Director Beth Evans, coordinates town-wide sustainability initiatives and recently prioritized controlling invasive plant species by 2026. The Committee continues to seek volunteers to support projects in areas such as business engagement and communications.
Old Greenwich Prepares For First Light
Old Greenwich will hold its annual First Light celebration on Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Board of Selectmen approved road closures on Sound Beach Avenue, West End Avenue, and Arcadia Road from 4 to 9 p.m. for setup and cleanup. The event will include entertainment, caroling, rides on antique fire trucks, and the lighting of a Christmas tree donated by local merchants.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Community Unites to Fund Holiday Lights
The Greenwich Community Foundation is leading private fundraising to support the town’s annual holiday lighting along Greenwich Avenue, East Putnam Avenue, and downtown Cos Cob. Donations help cover costs for installation, maintenance, and expansion of the display. Contributions can be made online at gwchavenue.org or by mailing a check to the Greenwich Community Foundation, P.O. Box 7791, Greenwich, CT 06836.
Greenwich Hospital Expands Urology Services
Greenwich Hospital has expanded its Urology suite at 55 Holly Hill Lane to improve access to specialized care. The renovation centralizes Yale Medicine urologists and adds capacity for advanced procedures and oncology services. The facility is part of Yale New Haven Health’s effort to provide comprehensive specialty care locally.
The Undies Project Celebrates Decade
The Undies Project, a Greenwich-based nonprofit, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on November 1, 2025, with An Evening of Magic at CoCreate in Stamford. Founded in 2015, the organization has distributed more than 600,000 new undergarments through 55 partner agencies serving individuals in need. The event will include entertainment, food, and a silent auction to support its ongoing mission.
Coffee for Good Celebrates Inclusion
Coffee for Good hosted Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Steve Meskers, Demetria Nelson from the Department of Human Services, and volunteers for the town’s reading of a proclamation designating October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Alan Gunzburg of the Coffee for Good Inclusive Employer team spoke about the organization’s mission to promote inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The event recognized efforts to provide individuals with disabilities the skills and opportunities to work and succeed.
YWCA Marks DV Awareness and Prevention Month
The YWCA Greenwich will hold its annual candlelight vigil on October 21 at 6:30 p.m. at 259 East Putnam Avenue to mark Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The event, organized by the YWCA’s Harmony Project, honors victims of domestic abuse and promotes available local support services, including a 24-hour hotline. Commissioner of Human Services Demetria Nelson will receive the Purple Ribbon Award for her work supporting these efforts.
Round Hill Club Plans Upgrades
The Round Hill Club has submitted plans to the town to upgrade its facilities, including new buildings for golf and racquet sports, redesigned entryways, and course improvements. The proposal includes replacing the pro shop and tennis building, adding a golf simulator facility and padel courts, and updating infrastructure to match the clubhouse’s Colonial Revival design. Construction is planned over five years and awaits review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Emmy Squared Pizza Expands To Greenwich
Emmy Squared Pizza, a Detroit-style pizza chain founded in Brooklyn in 2016, is opening a new location at 48 Greenwich Avenue, the former site of Pasta Vera. The restaurant is known for its square pizzas with crispy, cheese-edged crusts and its award-winning “Le Big Matt” burger. This will be the chain’s second location in Connecticut.
PEOPLE IN TOWN
Greenwich Teacher Revives Family Farm
Michelle Sandone, an art teacher at Central Middle School and the Windrose Program in Greenwich, has restored her family’s Hilltop Farm in Redding with her partner, Mike Procaccini. Together they cultivate fruit trees and produce USDA-certified organic, Audubon-recognized maple syrup. Their farm now supplies local markets with sustainably grown products.
Diane Garrett of Diane’s Books Honored
At Home in Greenwich, Inc. held its annual Benefit at the Delamar Hotel, chaired by Diane Jennings, honoring Diane Garrett of Diane’s Books of Greenwich and the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich. Senator Richard Blumenthal presented Certificates of Special Recognition to both for their service to the community. The event recognized Garrett’s decades of promoting literacy and the RMA’s long history of volunteerism and educational programming.
Greenwich Junior United Way Expands
Alexa Cervantes, a Greenwich native and music educator, has been named program coordinator for the expanded Greenwich Junior United Way, which now includes students in grades 6–12. She will oversee youth-led volunteer initiatives focused on community impact and leadership development. The program’s expansion aims to involve younger students earlier in civic engagement and service.
Neil Vigdor Speaks at Perrot
Perrot Memorial Library hosted New York Times reporter and Old Greenwich resident Neil Vigdor on October 15 for a discussion and Q&A about his journalism and photography. His photography was displayed at the library throughout October. Vigdor has reported on national politics and major news events for The New York Times and previously worked for The Hartford Courant and Hearst Connecticut.
SCHOOLS
District Honors Outstanding Staff Contributions
GPS recently announced the first 2025–2026 honorees of the district’s “Difference Makers 2.0” program, which recognizes staff for exceptional contributions to the Greenwich Public Schools community. Each month, one employee from every school and district department is honored for meaningful, sustained impact on others. Recipients are nominated by principals and district leadership.
Hamilton Avenue School Unveils New Magnets
Hamilton Avenue School’s PTA presented Principal Diane Fox with a newly designed school car magnet. The PTA also created a separate Suzuki Strings magnet, recognizing the school’s distinctive music program. Both magnets are now available to the community.
Greenwich Student Earns Global Recognition
Greenwich High School senior Alexandra Gusinski received high commendation in the John Locke Institute’s 2025 Global Essay Prize in Philosophy, held in London. Her essay argued that targeting civilians in war is never morally justifiable, drawing on Kant, Walzer, and just war theory. The competition, judged by scholars from Oxford and Princeton, is among the most recognized international essay contests for high school students.
New Trees Enrich Glenville School
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy planted thirteen native trees at Glenville School to enhance the campus environment. Research shows that schools with more trees tend to have higher student performance, likely due to improved concentration and reduced stress. The new oaks will also support local wildlife and strengthen the school’s ecosystem.
SPORTS
Greenwich Students Earn National Squash Honors
Four Greenwich High School students—seniors Noah Chass and Parker Young, junior Youhan Liang, and sophomore Blake Natale—received the 2024–25 U.S. Squash Scholar Athlete Award for maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA while competing in squash. The FairWest Public School Squash Association also named seniors Mariam Fahimi and Parker Young, junior Nate Park, and sophomores Sebastien Fahimi and Grace Scharff to its All-League team.
Cardinals Dominate On Senior Day
Greenwich High School’s varsity field hockey team marked Senior Day with a 9-1 home victory over Danbury on Oct. 9, with six different players contributing goals. Senior captain Clara Ojea scored twice, helping lift the Cardinals to a 10-3 record before a narrow 1-0 overtime loss to Wilton on Oct. 13. The team currently leads the FCIAC West Division and is positioned for a strong seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
Gators Surge Into Rival Showdown
Greenwich Academy’s varsity field hockey team enters its Oct. 15 matchup against rival Sacred Heart Greenwich undefeated in FAA play after a series of decisive victories. The Gators notched recent wins over Hotchkiss, Taft, St. Luke’s, Kent, Rye Country Day, and Greens Farms Academy, improving to 5-0 in the FAA. The upcoming rivalry game will determine first place in the league and a potential No. 1 seed in the FAA Tournament.
Cardinals Soar to FCIAC Lead
Greenwich High School’s varsity girls soccer team is having one of its best seasons ever, holding a 10-1-2 record and first place in the FCIAC with two games left in the regular season. The Cardinals recently defeated Westhill 4-0 on Senior Day and edged Darien 3-2 on Homecoming to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games. With a strong defense, balanced scoring, and cohesive team chemistry, they are on pace to earn the No. 1 seed in the upcoming FCIAC Tournament.
Cardinals Stay Undefeated in the Pool
The Greenwich High School girls swimming and diving team remains undefeated at 5-0 after a decisive 188–57 win over Staples on Oct. 7. The Cardinals demonstrated strong depth across all events, with multiple first-place finishes from swimmers including Wesley Wales, Alden and Ellison Charette, and Norah Eldredge. The team now looks ahead to key home meets against Ridgefield and Norwalk/McMahon later this week.
Brunswick Captures Cardinal Tournament Title
Brunswick School defeated Greenwich High School 15-8 in the championship match of the 50th annual Cardinal Water Polo Tournament, held Oct. 3–4 at Greenwich High. Sophomore Jackson Shaw led Brunswick with 11 goals, securing the program’s seventh straight tournament title, while Greenwich captain Robert Norell scored four goals for the Cardinals. The milestone event honored the legacy of coach Terry Lowe, who founded the tournament in 1975, and showcased the town’s longstanding tradition of high-level water polo competition.
LOCAL POLITICS
Greenwich Residents Urged To Check Registration
Greenwich’s municipal elections are on November 4, with early voting beginning October 20 at Town Hall. Residents should confirm or update their voter registration online to ensure eligibility for early, in-person, or absentee voting. The League of Women Voters of Greenwich has published a nonpartisan 2025 Municipal Election Voter’s Guide online.
FROM HARTFORD
Connecticut Launches Youth Service Initiative
The Connecticut Commission on Community Service has launched the Serve Connecticut Community Impact Award to promote volunteerism among high school students for the 2025–2026 school year. Students who log at least 20 hours across four distinct service projects between June 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026, using the InnerView platform will receive recognition in May 2026. Details and registration are available at servect.org/youth-service-get-involved
Connecticut Ensures Continuity Of WIC
Governor Ned Lamont authorized state funding to maintain Connecticut’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program during the federal government shutdown. The state will cover the program’s $200,000 daily operating cost until federal reimbursement is available. The program serves more than 52,000 residents, including pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
ACROSS CT
OUR NEIGHBORS
Filling In The Blanks Expands
Filling in the Blanks, a Norwalk-based nonprofit that provides weekend meals to children in need, has created an Associate Board of seven young professionals from across Connecticut. The board will assist with fundraising, community outreach, and strategic growth. Founded in 2013, the organization now serves students at more than 200 schools and has distributed over 4.6 million meals.
