With the arrival of Spring just two weeks away, many of us will be taking to the streets and trails more frequently for a walk around the neighborhood.  Black bears are increasingly common in Connecticut, even in heavily populated residential areas. How should we be thinking about co-existing with our new visitors?  The State of...Read More

In 2026, the Town of Greenwich is taking steps to curb excessive speeding throughout town and in the Round Hill backcountry. Over concern about speeding cars and safety on Porchuck and North Porchuck roads, the Round Hill Association (RHA) has worked for three years with the First Selectman’s Office and local transportation officials to examine...Read More

On August 5, 2025, in the late afternoon, a black bear (not a cub) was seen and photographed several times in the back yards of several smaller properties on the south side Old Mill Road on the east side of Round Hill Road near the Round Hill Store/Service Station.  Last reported it was seen crossing...Read More

We have spent a year working with the town to combat unsafe driving in the backcountry, namely, out of the area, speeding, and cut-through drivers who pose a serious safety threat to the backcountry. Our work has taken us to the Selectman’s office and the Department of Public Works.   Most recently we connected with Greenwich...Read More

On January 23, 2025, Brendon DeSimone, president of the Round Hill Association (RHA), met with the Greenwich Board of Selectmen to again advocate for better safety on some of the narrow and winding roads in the Round Hill area.  This concern was first presented to the Town last year with the support of a study paid for...Read More

Friday, February 23 Report on the February 21, 2024 presentation at Round Hill Community House On February 21, 2024, at the Road Hill Community Church, The Greenwich Sustainability Committee (GSC) presented an open discussion to approximately 75 backcountry residents on the impact of synthetic chemicals on everyday life. The GSC is a joint effort of...Read More

Given the recent approvals and pending applications for large backcountry developments before the Planning & Zoning Commission, The Round Hill Association is very concerned about the increased number of cars and traffic that will result from hundreds of new apartment units planned in Northwest Greenwich.  These applications will put an excessive stress on our community...Read More

FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH RHVFC First Selectman Fred Camillo recently proclaimed October 16, 2023 as Volunteer District Chief Richard Strain Jr. Day.  For 75 years The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company, formed in 1948, has been providing first response emergency services and protecting life and property in backcountry and parts of Greenwich....Read More

Round Hill Association is concerned about traffic & safety on our roads On September 6th, Greenwich Planning & Zoning heard an application for a new 248-unit residential development (Greenwich America) on upper King Street in backcountry Greenwich near Armonk. This is the first of three known proposed large developments in the area that could bring hundreds...Read More

North Greenwich residents, and the entire town, are now better served in response time for emergency services and quality pre-hospital care.  Greenwich Emergency Medical Serves (GEMS) recently opened a permanent station in backcountry replacing a temporary trailer in place for several years after hurricane Sandy hit the town.  It has covered garage space for ambulances...Read More