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ARC on Eversource Sub Station Rendering: “An Assault on the Intersection”

Although Eversource representatives described their renderings of a new substation as “a blank canvas,” Architectural Review Committee members unleashed an avalanche of criticism. Eversource says a new substation is necessary to meet Greenwich’s growing electricity needs for coming decades. Greenwich has roughly 28,000 electricity customers. Continue Reading →

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Look Who Popped up in Cos Cob! Laura Brounstein’s Doncaster Store, But Only Til March 15

Wondering what you’ll wear to that luncheon you’re going to in April? To the evening fundraiser coming up? Stop in at Laura Brounstein’s pop-up shop at 241 East Putnam Ave between now and March 15th. Her Doncaster spring line features separates for unique body shapes and includes petites, missy and women’s sizes. Continue Reading →

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Future of 290 Railroad Ave? Pet Pantry Owners Hire Outside Counsel

Reached by phone on Thursday for comment on the transition at 290 Railroad Ave, Adam Jacobson graciously declined.

“We have hired outside counsel to represent us on the 290 Railroad Ave issue,” Jacobson said. “I’m sorry I can’t comment further.” Jacobson did emphasize his operation’s community ties. “We’re part of the fabric of the community and hope to serve the community for another 70 years. Greenwich is close to our heart.” Continue Reading →

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From Arch St Teen Center to Madison Square Garden: Greenwich’s Pete Francis Brings the Party with Him

Before Pete Francis and his Middlebury College rock group, “Dispatch,” had millions of fans, the Greenwich native graduated Riverside School and Brunswick. These days he is having as much fun as ever jamming in his Greenwich studio and working on a collaborative project, Dragon Crest Collective. Continue Reading →

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CL&P, Now Eversource, Public Meeting on Proposed 2.3 Mile Line Project & Substation

EverSource has proposed a Greenwich Substation and Line Project that will extend approximately 2.3 miles between the existing Eversource substation in Cos Cob to a new substation. A public information session will be held on Tuesday March 3, 2015 in the Town Hall Meeting Room from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. Come learn what this project will mean for Greenwich. Continue Reading →

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MacInspires Apple ID PSA

Back in the day, people were able to use any user name as a sign in to log into their Apple accounts. Apple IDs are used to help identify the person who made a purchase from Apple. This has always been the way that the different sellers of music, movies, TV shows, games, etc have identified who legally owns their content. As times have changed, Apple found it more beneficial for everyone to use peoples’ FULL email addresses as a way of better identifying purchasers. Continue Reading →

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Audi Wins Rematch at P&Z in Overtime

Despite a show of force by RTM members and neighbors of the Audi dealership on West Putnam Ave, Audi won approval for their expansion and updates to exterior lighting. Peter Quigley, member of the harbor commission expressed “grave” concerns about pollution to Horseneck Brook, which feeds into Long Island Sound. There was also vociferous opposition came from a stream of RTM members from all parts of town, including Mike Warner, Peter Berg and Bill Galvin, as well as Ginny Gwynn, director of Greenwich Land Trust. T Continue Reading →

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