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P&Z Stymied by Bulk of Proposed 20-Unit Apartment Building Submitted Prior to 6-110 Workforce Housing Moratorium

A proposal for a 20 unit apartment building at 1205 East Putnam Ave, next to McDonald’s in Riverside went before the Planning & Zoning commission. It came in as a 6-110 proposal for workforce housing before a moratorium was implemented. P&Z had concerns including the building’s bulk, massing, proposed .9 FAR, and traffic. Continue Reading →

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Owners of House in CGB Zone on Cusp of Residential Neighborhood Seek to Build Anew

There is a proposal before the Planning and Zoning commission from the owners of 10 Lexington Ave to tear it down and build anew. It is in the CBG zone and has offices on the first and second floors and an apartment for out of town guests on the third floor. The new building would have the same use. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS ADDED: Historic Lake Ave Bridge Project Completed Early; 8+ Mile Detour is History

The Lake Avenue bridge over the Merritt
Parkway has re-opened to traffic after being returned to structural soundness and meticulously restored
to its original Art Deco appearance. Back in June the CT Dept of Transportation announced the project and received permission from the Town of Greenwich during a Selectmen meeting for an 8-1/2 mile detour expected to last 17 weeks. Initially one lane was left open and traffic took turns driving one way. The full closure began the last day of school last June. Since school started this fall, even school buses have had to use the 8+ mile detour. Continue Reading →

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Cos Cob Liquor Store to Close after 38 Years

“Every dollar each customer spent at our mom-and-pop business helped put a roof over our head, food on our table and assisted with the education of our children, Bree and George IV. The loyalty exhibited by our customers has been heart-warming, especially during some of our most difficult times.” – George A. Smith III and Maureen T. Smith Continue Reading →

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