“There have been many experts – city planners – brought in to design this project. One thing is for certain – they love grids and 90 degree angles. Our town is hilly, it twists and turns- imperfect-, but it is what makes Greenwich so beautiful.” – Leslie Petrick Continue Reading →
Havemeyer building
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Special Committee to Evaluate Options for Future Use of Historic Havemeyer Building
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The building features a theater with a proscenium just wasting away. A drop ceiling was installed in the disused theater to house the building’s HVAC systems. The proscenium arch over the original stage has a Latin inscription which roughly translates to, ‘For the Community and Its People.’ Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Amy Courage, Andy Duus, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Christina Downey
P&Z Member Dissents in Intersection Improvements Vote: “A Bridge Too Far”
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The commission voted to approve improvements at Fawcett/Grigg and Havemeyer/Arch. Conditions included removal of dining patios outside Meli-Melo and Hinoki. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Education, bump outs, Dept of Public Workd, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer building, intersection improvements
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Real Estate, Alyssa Keleshian, Bolling monument, bump outs, David Wold, Dept of Public Works
Tesei Shares Ideas with RMA to Make Downtown Greenwich More of a Destination
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First Selectman Peter Tesei’s visions for Greenwich include upgrading public infrastructure and public-private partnerships to make Greenwich Plaza gateway, open up the waterfront and upgrade Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Education, Erin Stewart, Greenwich Harbor, Havemeyer building, Havemeyer field, Lieutenant Governor
Sharon Jones, 60
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Sharon Jones lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. She was 60. In May 2014, Sharon Jones performed at the Greenwich Town Party at the satellite location by the Havemeyer building. Continue Reading →