The owner of a barre studio is in violation of regulations because her use is only permitted on the second floor of Greenwich Avenue if parking is provided. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: All Eyes on Greenwich Ave Parking for Second Floor Uses
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Selectmen Modify Greenwich Ave Vehicle Closure; Diane’s Books Says “We Will Not Survive”
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The Selectmen voted to modify the closure of the bottom of Greenwich Ave to vehicular traffic, limiting it to one block instead of two. Owners of Richards and Diane’s Books had reservations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Abis, Bistro V, Board of Selectmen, Diane's Books, East End
Hyatt Regency Announces Layoffs of 150 Workers
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The layoffs span more than 50 job categories, mostly reducing staff by one or two people in a category, but also include 26 room attendants (cleaners); 10 restaurant servers; 10 events servers; and 7 food and beverage runners. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, COVID-19, Dept of Labor, Hyatt Regency, layoffs
Camillo, Floren Lead CT Lt Governor Bysiewicz down Lower Greenwich Ave, Closed to Cars
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“Local restaurants and businesses are precious. We want to make sure that they are able to make it through the end of the pandemic…We want to see the creative ideas towns are doing to support their downtown areas and ensure they’re vibrant.” – Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government
Selectmen Approve All-Day Closure of Bottom of the Ave, Plus 5 “Nodes”
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The plan is to begin Phase 1 on Tuesday June 2, allowing Friday May 29 and Monday June 1 for set up and time to sweep the street, install signage and barricades, plus communicate with the businesses. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer, Railroad Ave
Pet Pantry Warehouse “Snack Packs” Help Local Eateries
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Pet Pantry Warehouse, a community-based business supplying quality pet food and supplies, is now selling “snack packs” at all locations throughout Fairfield and Westchester County. The packs retail for $20 and include treats for pets that range in value from $25 to $30. Included with the pack is a community coupon voucher to a local food business for a free item with a minimum retail value of $5. To date the snack packs have raised over $1,136 for local food establishments. Executive Vice President, Adam Jacobson, purchased vouchers from seven local eateries to support the local business community and provide his customers with something special. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Cats, Dogs, Giving, Al’s Angels, community coupon, Donatable Dollars, Greenwich United Way
Ferries to Run This Summer. Greenwich Ave to Partially Close to Vehicles; Shuttle Service from Town Hall Possible
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First Selectman Fred Camillo said Greenwich’s ferry service will begin some time in June and that Greenwich Ave will shut to vehicles starting with the bottom two blocks where the most restaurants are located. A lane will stay open for emergency vehicles and residents on the ave and right off the Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Fred Camillo, Great Captain Island Ferry, Greenwich Avenue, Island Beach ferry, Parks & Rec
Longtime Old Greenwich Barber Shop Will Not Reopen
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“Through a great economy, through a recession, and through unending bridge and drainage construction, you continued to support us.” – BJ Mocarski, Village Barbers message to loyal clientele Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Health, Old Greenwich, Sound Beach Ave, Village Barger
Outdoor Dining in Greenwich Begins to Take Shape
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As of Wednesday 11 establishments had approval for expanded outdoor dining including three restaurants and several country clubs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, Dom Delfino, Joey B's, Joey Champagne, Katie DeLuca
Gov Lamont Pushes Back Hair Salon, Barber Shop Reopenings
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Governor Lamont said CT will align openings of barber shops and hair salons with Rhode Island. Continue Reading →