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Frank Talk about Racism Trips up State Rep at “Mansion Tax” Hearing

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Last week, the bill on everyone’s mind was SB1024. Over 340 people signed up to speak at a CGA Planning & Development Committee hearing on March 15, which focused on SB1024, aka “Desegregate CT bill.” The legislation would require all Connecticut towns to change zoning to allow more multi-family housing based on the premise that it would lead to more affordable housing. This week the bill that is top of mind is SB1068, also called the “mansion tax.” A public hearing on Monday drew 67 people to testify. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Charles Chiusano, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Doug Dubitsky, Fred Camillo, Kimberly Fiorello, Laura Devlin

Greenwich P&Z Commission Clarifies its Mission and Initiatives

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“In 1946, Greenwich was among the first towns in the state to form a housing authority. We have also led the way in creating housing diversity for all residents, regardless of income or background. Unlike many other suburban communities, we have long had multi-family and two-family zoning, and we have allowed accessory apartments since 1987. Our first ‘inclusionary’ zoning regulation to create moderate income dwelling units also dates back to the 1980’s.” – Greenwich P&Z Commission Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor

P&Z Watch: Historic Building to be Repurposed as Residential, Parking Access via Car Elevator

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Prior to being a bowling alley, the space was originally The Pickwick Theater, which opened in 1929 and offered both moving pictures and vaudeville acts. At the time it was one of the largest theaters in New England with somewhere between 2,000 and 2,500 seats. In 1959 it was converted into a bowling alley where a billboard advertised 56 lanes. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, bowling alley, Pickwick Commons, Pickwick Theatre, Planning & Zoning Commission, Richard Granoff

Greenwich’s Katie DeLuca Is Nominee for Man/Woman of the Year from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Every year The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society accepts a nomination for their Man and Woman of the Year fundraising campaign. This year, Katie DeLuca, Town Planner for Town of Greenwich, was accepted as a candidate. Katie lost her husband to a rare form of leukemia in December 2019. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Health, #TeamLarry, Katie DeLuca, Larry DeLuca, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society