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Greenwich Hospital Returns to P&Z with New Proposal for Smilow Cancer Center

Before denying the application for a new building in the RMF (multi family) zone in 2021 and 2022, Greenwich P&Z urged the hospital to accommodate the Smilow Cancer Center within existing properties, blend into the surrounding neighborhood and farm out services to other locations to free up space on the main campus.
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O’Kane Steps Down from President/CEO Role at Greenwich Chamber of Commerce

“Reimagined over 300 events. Hosted more than 150 After Six networking events and over 120 radio shows. Attracted hundreds of new members. Created countless sold-out programs. Branded Women Who Matter events. Supported our business community through the Covid shutdown. Performed as the face of local business as President & CEO of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce for over thirteen years.” – Marcia O’Kane Continue Reading →

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Arch in Bloom Captures the Holiday Spirit with Trees, Wreathes & Interactive Displays

Arch in Bloom held their annual winter holiday Flurry Fest on Saturday and families enjoyed a variety of food, drink and children’s activities. If you didn’t make it to Flurry Fest, make sure to bring your children to see the animatronics in the retail shop where the variety of ornaments and gifts will help you check people off your list. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch – Mason St 8-30g Elephants in the Room: Inclusion of Retail & Comparability of Units

P&Z commission chair Alban and attorney Tim Hollister disagreed on whether 8-30g can include retail.
Ms Alban said the history of the site was car dealership.
“You have not had retail, unless you consider a car dealership retail, which we don’t.”
“Car dealerships have a retail component. You can buy your antifreeze there,” Hollister said.
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Questions about Carrying over Non-Conformities Persist for Berkley Insurance Co’s Proposed Office Building

Per state statutes, legally non-conforming conditions regarding any building lot or use lawfully in existence at the time of its creation, may continue in its non-conforming status and shall be deemed lawful, provided that the nonconforming use is not abandoned. So the question is if existing buildings are demolished, are they abandoning the non conforming use? Continue Reading →

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