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Carol “Kleck” Santini Stages a Pop-Up with a Lifetime of Treasures Found

Many people in Greenwich know Carol Santini as “Kleck,” an abbreviation of her maiden name, but to others she is the local mom who takes stunning black and white photos.

Santini was one of the artsy kids at Greenwich High School in the early 80s. She traveled with a backpack for a year through Australia after attending NYU Tisch, and honed her eye for unique artisanal and hand made objects along the way.

Her newest project, a roving “pop-up” installation featuring black and white photos and a curated assortment of objects from around the world, launches on May 21. Continue Reading →

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A Little Brooklyn in Cos Cob: Friends of Cos Cob Library & Fred Camillo Host a Night of Nostalgia, Gratitude to Local Businesses

The Friends of Cos Cob Library and State Rep Fred Camillo hosted an evening of Cos Cob nostalgia and a celebration of the local business mix. The owners of Greenwich Cheese Co, Fleishers, Fjord Fish Market and Green & Tonic all brought food for sampling and shared remarks of gratitude to the community. Continue Reading →

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P&Z: Will Winkelvoss Row America Greenwich Have Enough Parking?

At P&Z Howard Winkelvoss’s application for Row America at 89 River Rd met with questions about activities in meeting rooms and offices, with an eye to adequacy of parking for 66 cars. Rick Kral of the neighboring Greenwich Water Club questioned the club’s ancillary uses versus water dependent ones. Representatives of the Harbor Management Commission questioned bulk and scale of the proposed club, and congestion on the river with the addition of rowers using a finite resource. Continue Reading →

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Wetlands, Round 3: Iron Works 355-Unit Apartment Building Hearings Resume Monday Night

The April 5 public hearing that ran about five hours long and had dozens of residents waiting til midnight for their 3 minutes at the microphone to object to the proposed 355-unit apartment building with no outdoor amenities, but for 5 ft balconies and two small indoor courtyards, will continue at Town Hall Monday, May 9 at 7pm. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Greenwich Avenue Becomes a Strolling Gallery of Art at the Opening Night of “Art to the Ave”

Art to the Avenue, the Greenwich Art’s Council’s annual spring celebration, turned downtown Greenwich into a strolling art gallery which brings art to store windows throughout the month of May. As the rain paused, art enthusiasts strolled in and out of shops and restaurants, chatted with the artists, sipped on wine, and were entertained by bands, dancers and street performers. Continue Reading →

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