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P&Z Watch: Greenwich Drafts Smoke Shop Restrictions after Byram Neighbors Complain

The Byram Neighborhood Association requested restrictions on smoke shops noting recent police activity and violations among the cluster of them in the area of Mill Street and North/South Water Streets. Byram is attractive to smoke shops because New York has tougher laws. New York longer allow flavored vapes and restrict ENDS, which is a nicotine delivery system. Commissioner Nick Macri said he was worried a cigar store exemption would create a loophole in the future. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Fears Ramifications from Eliminating Parking Requirement for Taco Restaurant with Liquor Permit

Several buildings on the north side of Railroad Ave (99, 95, 91, 89-87 and 85 Railroad Ave) include some restaurant uses that are grandfathered. 91 Railroad Ave, previously home to a cigar store, has operated as a retail use. A restaurant with 20 seats would typically require 9 parking spaces, including for staff. Continue Reading →

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Arch in Bloom’s Halloween Themes Beckon. Pumpkins & Pints Set for October 4, 2025

Arch in Bloom’s 2025 “Pumpkins & Pints” event is set for October 4 from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The family event will feature a haunted house, Halloween-theme shopping, music, scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, s’mores, hot dogs and beer. This year Arch in Bloom will partner with Greenwich Brewing Co, who will bring their favorite brews, including Cardinal Red Ale, CT Lager, and Peanut Stout, among others. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Police Received 479 Gas Leaf Blower Complaints by End of August; Town to Contact Commercial Violators by Mail

Chief Heavey said response to the leaf blower complaints was “a considerable task,” taking officers’ time from other duties. In response to a QYG survey in July, several respondents said they were reluctant to call police with complaints because they believed it was not a good use of police time. Continue Reading →

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