Join the Greenwich Tree Conservancy for a Veteran’s Day Tree Walk at Eugene Morlot Memorial Park in Byram. Enjoy an afternoon stroll and tree discussion led by Greenwich Tree Warden, Dr. Greg Kramer, as we witness how trees are used to honor our veterans. Continue Reading →
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P&Z Advice on Plan for Apartments at Former Hasco Factory: Consult DEEP and BNA, Include Water Use, “Fit with neighborhood”
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The P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban repeatedly told the applicant not to get too far along with plans until working with the Connecticut Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), noting the primary issue was that the property was the flood hazard zone. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Byram, coastal planner, DEEP, John Gaucher, parking
P&Z Watch: New Proposal for Former HASCO Factory in Byram Features 10 Residential Units
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The applicants seek to build a three story building with 10 dwelling units along the Byram River. The ground floor would be for parking, plus two residential floors above. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Byram, South Water Street
With Pressure on Byram Rents, Mane Event Makes a Move
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After 26 years on Mill Street in Byram, Mane Event will close on July 1 and reopen around the corner at 20 North Water Street in July. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Amanda Finn, Barbara Finn, Byram, Janus Sanchez, Lorraine Miller, Mane Event, Mill Street
Celebrating 65 Years of Friendship: Honoring the Ya-Ya’s of Byram Beach
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The event was a surprise for the five women who had all immigrated from Scotland to the US and made Greenwich their home. The fast friends have been rendezvousing at Byram Park for about 65 years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Agnes Capeci, Alan Friar, Alex Crawford, Alex Solomon, Ann Friar, Byram, Byram Beach
Last Minute “Thriftmas” Holiday Sip & Shop at The Marketplace Vintage & Thrift in Byram
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If you haven’t quite found the perfect gift for that person on your list who is hard to shop for, stop by the Sip & Shop at The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia’s on Thursday for the Sip & Shop and get 20% off. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Byram, sip & shop, The Maketplace by Fofie & Mia, vintage and thrift
Neighbors on Dead End Fed up with Parking for Pickleball at Cristiano Park
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Neighbors of the pickle ball courts at Cristiano Park are fed up. The sport’s outsized popularity is drawing players to Lyon Ave in Chickahominy, which is a dead end where on street parking is allowed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Byram, Cristiano Park, Kraig Gray, Lyon Ave, pickleball
Greenwich Housing Authority Frustrated over High Cost of P&Z Process for Vinci Gardens
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Tony Johnson and Sam Romeo said the approval process had so far cost upwards of $150,000. They want to build a four-story, vinyl sided, 51-unit, senior and handicapped apartment building in Byram. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, Eugene Morlot Park, Greenwich Communities
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
P&Z Watch: “George Seafood & Steakhouse” Outdoor Dining at 2 South Water Street Approved
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On Wednesday a call to the restaurant indicated it is no longer Macelleria. Instead it is George Seafood & Steakhouse. Continue Reading →