Per the proposal, as-of-right, 30 homes per acre would be allowed in the designated “Transit Oriented Community.” Continue Reading →
Desegregate CT to Greenwich: 4- to 5-Story Buildings, “Build It and They Will Come”
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BET Republicans: Creating consensus on public projects – Building Central Middle School on time and on budget
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“As elected members of the BET, we owe it to our residents to be thorough in our analysis and ask the tough questions. We have the responsibility to find compromise and build consensus. For CMS, we need to be open to building the school faster and be open to considering a slight 10-15% reduction to help the project stay within budget.” – BET Republicans Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Letter to the Editor, Schools, BET Republicans, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Central Middle School building committee, Harry Fisher
Greenwich Delegation to Host Legislative Preview Session
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Elected officials include State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36), State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151), State Re Steve Meskers (D-150) and State Rep Rachel Khanna (D-149). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Hector Arzeno, legislative preview, Rachel Khanna, Ryan Fazio, Steve Meskers
Sustainability Committee Seeks Nominations for Greenwich Sustainability Award
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The Sustainability Award has been created to celebrate Greenwich residents who embody the principles of the sustainability committee. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government
AG Tong Sues FDA over Unlawful, Unnecessary Restrictions on Medication Abortion Drug
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Lawsuit accuses the FDA of ignoring more than a quarter century of science showing that mifepristone is extremely safe. “Mifepristone is safer than Tylenol.” – AG William Tong Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health
Selectmen Vote on Settlement in Lawsuit Involving 2013 Suicide of GHS Sophomore
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Bart Palosz moved to Greenwich with his family in 2006 and attended New Lebanon Elementary School, Western Middle School and Greenwich High School, where he started his sophomore year on Aug 27, 2013. Bart took his life the first day of school. He was 15. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
Parking Meter Fees May Double on Greenwich Ave
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The proposal is to double the rate from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour. One goal is to encourage all-day meter feeders to buy a permit in a long-term lot off the Ave. If the proposal is approved parking services is prepared to implement the change as early as April 3, 2023. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government
Old Greenwich Festival at Binney Park Rejected by Parks & Rec Board
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Board members and residents complained the event was commercial, that the vendors weren’t local and that Binney Park was intended for passive recreation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park, Friends of Binney Park, Liz Tommasino, Mike Bocchino, Nancy Chapin, Peter Uhry, Scott Johnson
Lamont Announces Non-Profit FORGE Will Operate in Connecticut, Offering Free Support To Local Startups
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FORGE – a nonprofit organization that connects startups creating physical products with the product development, manufacturing, and supply chain resources they need to grow and succeed – is establishing operations in Connecticut and will begin providing its services – free of charge – to local startups. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, FORGE
Beach House Café to Close in OG; Owners Will Operate Canoe in Downtown Greenwich
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Kane and Vivian Xu shared a message on Nextdoor on Tuesday saying they plan to cease operation of the restaurant on Feb 28. Continue Reading →