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P&Z Watch: Neighbors Voice Opposition to Greenwich Mega Mansion at Maple and Park

“The proposed plan would put a garage for 40 cars, an art gallery, art studio, indoor pool, squash court, office and laundry room all below grade. Clearly this plan violates the POCD and should not be approved. If it were approved, imagine what could happen. Developers could buy and merge adjacent lots in small lot zones and use the generous FAR to change the character in a neighborhood and in our town.” – Louisa Stone, former P&Z commission member Continue Reading →

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Byram Warehouse Owner Proposes to Convert Some Space to Residential Units

The owner of 18 Beech Street proposes to add three two-bedroom apartment units to the second floor of the building. One of the residential units would be deeded affordable housing in exchange for greater FAR and building height if required. Continue Reading →

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Selectmen Delay Decision on Removing 1-Hour Parking in Cos Cob

Local businesses rely on the parking but the area is narrow and vehicles encroach into an active lane of traffic. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he hoped to find a way to decrease the impact on the row of small businesses in Cos Cob whose customers rely on this for parking. Continue Reading →

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Inaugural Half Marathon through Village of Old Greenwich Okayed; Concerns of Merchants, Residents Considered

Greenwich Selectmen approved a one way traffic restriction for a half marathon through the village of Old Greenwich and along residential streets. Organizers promised a GEMS presence, 17 off duty police and 150 volunteers to oversee traffic, parking and runner safety. Continue Reading →

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Lamont, Blumenthal, Himes Issue Statements on ICE Activity in Connecticut

““Let me be clear: Connecticut does not want, nor do we need, the type of presence ICE has had in our state this week. Connecticut has some of the lowest crime rates in the country, thanks to the excellent work our state and local police do to keep violent criminals off our streets. Rounding up people at random to fill a quota does not lower crime. It traumatizes families and communities.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

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