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RFP Issued for Redevelopment of Greenwich’s Historic Havemeyer Building, Home to Schools Administration

“After the First Selectman accepts the Respondent’s proposal recommended by the RFP Evaluation Committee, a follow-on committee will be established to coordinate with the winning Respondent for all necessary Town and regulatory approvals, to negotiate the lease, or other terms, and otherwise to support the execution and completion of the reconstruction project.” – RFP for the redevelopment of the Havemeyer Building Continue Reading →

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P&Z Approves 210-Seat Restaurant with Entrances via Pickwick Plaza and Greenwich Ave

The 210 seat restaurant will include 60 outdoor seasonal dining seats, and 150 indoor dining seats which include 10 at the bar, plus 8 at a seafood counter. Through wayfinding signage, marketing, advertising and event invites, the patrons will strongly be encouraged to use the free underground garage parking. Continue Reading →

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At LWV Legislative Wrap Up, Greenwich Delegation Share Successes and Disappointments

During a gathering at Burning Tree Country Club organized by the League of Women Voters Greenwich, State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36), and State Reps – Rachel Khanna (D-149), Stephen Meskers (D-150) and Hector Arzeno (D-151) provided an overview of the past legislative session and a view to next year. Continue Reading →

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Meet Tod Laudonia: Republican Candidate for State Rep in the 151st District

The Republican candidate for State Representative in the 151st district in November is Tod Laudonia, a longtime Cos Cob resident. He will challenge Democrat Hector Arzeno who is running for a second term. Laudonia, who said he will not be taking the funding from the Citizens’ Election Program, noted, “I don’t believe the state or any government should be involved in financing people’s campaigns for office.” This is Laudonia’s first run for a state office, though he was elected locally as Greenwich Tax Collector in 2009, and served four 2-year terms. In 2017 he lost to Democrat Howard Richman, who would serve just one term and then lose to Republican Heather Smeriglio, the town’s current tax collector. Laudonia also served on the RTM for 16 years, though the years were not consecutive as he worked in California and commuted home during one term. Continue Reading →

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BET Chair’s Tie-Breaking Vote Means Decision on Funding Greenwich Ave Intersection Improvements is Postponed

Several Republican members of the BET questioned whether Greenwich Avenue was even out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Karen Fassuliotis said the ADA law included a “Safe Harbor” clause meant that if there was compliance with the 1991 ADA or 2010 ADA standards for curb cuts, it wasn’t necessary to upgrade them when there is repaving. Continue Reading →

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