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Mason Street 8-30g Applicant Sues Town over Conditions of Approval

Despite the P&Z commission having approved the residential redevelopment  at the former Honda site, the applicant, Mason Street Partners, with Josh Caspi as principal, wants the court to invalidate the approval and what it says are “invalid” conditions under 8-30g. Continue Reading →

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ANDREWS: Everyone wants a better rink; The devil is in the details

“Fred Camillo has, in many people’s opinions, abused the town wide email system to use it as his own personal database to push through this project as it is.  He refers to 4 Byram residents delaying this project.   These 4 community members represent the people of Byram, not just 4 residents.  They are putting forth the concerns and fears of the neighborhood.  Mr. Camillo seems to have forgotten they are also his constituents, not just the members of the skating community.” – Old Greenwich Resident, and RTM D-6 Member Continue Reading →

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FINN: Fred’s About to Fall Through Thin Ice…

“As a D-8 member, I can’t tell you how upset all of my colleagues were Wednesday night at our monthly meeting  – torn between the fact that we absolutely need a new rink, but feel pushed into urgently approving a process that hasn’t been transparent, appeared to quickly dismiss alternative sites, may have a bigger price tag than expected and, simply put, does not have the support of the RTM to approve the Flip MI.” – Jim Finn Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: New Proposal Behind Bank of America, J-Lofts on West Elm, Would Have Just 12 Units

After several previous applications ranging from up to 60 units, and from work force housing to 8-30g, the applicant, 240 GA, LLC, owned by John Fareri, is proposing just 12 units, with a total of 32 bedrooms and 2 Levels of parking. Continue Reading →

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CT AG Tong Announces Coordinated Coast-to-Coast Crackdown on Bootleg, Highly Addictive, Disposable E-Cigarettes Used by Youth

“This is Joe Camel 2.0. Flavored disposable vapes are highly potent, highly-addictive, and used by kids. Many of these are bootleg illegal imports – untested and unsafe. We’re cracking down. Our investigation is focused on identifying the suppliers and distributors of these illicit products.” – Attorney General Tong Continue Reading →

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