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Despite Grumpiness about the “Temporary Fire Station,” P&Z OK’s 2nd Extension of Boys & Girls Club Lease
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As part of the 2011 original approval, the temporary structure was to be removed within 6 months of the completion of the Central Fire Station. Continue Reading →
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Day of Remembrance: Gov Lamont Issues Executive Order Honoring President Jimmy Carter on Jan 9, 2025
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Governor Lamont is specifically asking state and local government offices, schools, and higher education institutions to observe the minute of silence Thursday at 10:00am. Continue Reading →
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US Attorney U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery Announces Resignation
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“I regret, but fully understand, Vanessa Avery’s departure, and I am grateful for her dedicated, highly successful service as U.S. Attorney. Her leadership has been insightful and incisive – inspiring to her excellent team working to protect public safety and the rule of law. I hope to make recommendations, along with my colleague Senator Murphy, to President-elect Trump, based on merit and guided by our bipartisan selection committee.” – US Senator Richard Blumenthal Continue Reading →
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RTM Rink MI Appeal: Explanatory Comments Urge Town to Go Back to the Drawing Board
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The recommendation of the four Byram residents appealing the Municipal Improvement is for the RTM to reject the MI application by the Town and instruct the Town to come back with an application which is consistent with the POCD, which reflects the involvement of the neighboring community and neighborhood association, and which responds to consistent feedback from local organizations such as the BNA, Town commissions and the general public. Continue Reading →
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Sacred Heart Greenwich Proposes Chicken Coop as Part of Expanding Agricultural Education Program
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The school’s trustees seek to expand the school’s agricultural education program with a 8.5′ x 20′ chicken coop in the northeast corner of their property. The coop is proposed to be set back 183′ from the nearest property line. Continue Reading →
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Jim Michel Appointed Commissioner of Greenwich Dept of Public Works
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The Town of Greenwich on Monday announced the appointment of James Michel as the new Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, effective January 1, 2025. Continue Reading →
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Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Dies at 100
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“President Carter’s style of leadership set an example that ought to be emulated by public officials nationwide, most notably his self-effacing and kind disposition. He carried himself with grace and integrity, treated others with dignity and respect regardless of whether they were a political ally or foe, and above all worked to implement policies that make our country a more equitable place for all to live and thrive.” – Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
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Byram Residents Appeal MI Status for Hamill Rink to the RTM
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On Dec 22, four Byram residents – Liz Eckert, Al Shehadi, Lucy von Brachel and Joe Kantorski – exercised their prerogative as property owners to appeal the MI status for the rink and Strazza field to the RTM. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Hospital Returns to P&Z with New Proposal for Smilow Cancer Center
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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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