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Governor Lamont announced that Numisma Bank will open its HQ in Greenwich. The bank focuses exclusively on the distribution of U.S. dollar and foreign currency banknotes, a critical service that ensures the flow of physical currency for central banks and international financial institutions. In recent years, many traditional U.S. banks have exited this complex, low-margin business. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Brewing Co, at 109 Greenwich Avenue, has a menu featuring burgers, salads and Nashville Hot Chicken. The restaurant has the goal of being affordable for families. The owners take great pride in brewing their own beers. Continue Reading →
Don’t miss the chance to support local artists and enjoy a day of creativity in the park. The event is sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association. Continue Reading →
On Monday, Labor Day, a car crashed into the front of the Makerie Cafe, located at 77 Valley Rd in Cos Cob, at the corner of River Rd Extension. Continue Reading →
At the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, 133 workers, members of Local 217–UNITE HERE, are on strike. Local 217 represents over 2,500 hotel, school cafeteria and corporate cafeteria workers throughout Connecticut. Continue Reading →
During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption during Sales Tax-Free Week applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice. Continue Reading →
Commissioner Dennis Yeskey shared concern about having two buildings – one with mostly the affordable units and one with mostly luxury condos. He said that posed an issue of equity for residents. Continue Reading →
From the Better Business Bureau
John Orkney said he was standing on his lawn, looking at his roof, when a contractor named John Murphy approached him saying he’d done work down the street and noticed something on his roof. Orkney knew he was correct. He’d had a small leak in his roof. But, Orkney says the project ballooned when Murphy climbed into his attic and claimed the house was infested with termites. “The scammer told me I must pay $195,000 to eradicate. Virtual rebuild, outside of house and entire garage. Continue Reading →
The Lash Spot Greenwich, a new business in Banksville, is set to hold their grand opening this Saturday, Aug 10 at 2:00pm. There will be a ribbon cutting, drinks, music entertainment and catering from Raphael’s Bakery. Thee will be a raffle to support the Leaping Bunny program. Continue Reading →
Hiring and training are now underway for Wegmans first location in Connecticut. The Wegmans Norwalk store will employ approximately 500 people. Continue Reading →