Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Four Month Bruce Park Bridge Detour to I95 Starts Monday
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LETTER: Tree Removals at Riverside Train Station Seem Unnecessary
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“Additionally, there are ways of managing older trees in size and scale with judicious pruning or even coppicing or pollarding. To destroy every single tree in this clear cut method is an extremely outdated way of managing a landscape, both ecologically and aesthetically.” – Kate McKenzie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Oval Avenue, Riverside Train Station
Public Art: Mural May Grace Concrete Wall on East Putnam Ave across from GHS
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A proposed “Pollinator Pathway” mural painted on the concrete wall at the bus stop across from GHS would feature butterflies and flowers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Government, Transportation, bus shelter, East Putnam Ave, Greenscape Committee, Greenwich High School, John Conte
DOT 2-Year Bridge Project Lane Closures on Rte 1 at Hillside Raise Concerns of Traffic & Life-Safety
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Construction of a new bridge at Hillside and East Putnam is anticipated to begin in fall 2022 and last approximately two construction seasons. There will be lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction for two construction seasons. The project overlaps with improvements to I95, though those lane closures will be limited to the overnight hours. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation
Controversial SB 1024 Zoning Bill Moves Favorably Out of Committee
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In the middle a Zoom panel discussion, P&Z chair Margarita Alban shared the news that the State’s Planning & Development Committee had voted to advance a modified version of SB 1024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, affordable housing, DeSegregate CT, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban
DPW To Start Cutting Pavement and Sidewalk on Friday for Bump Out at Greenwich Ave and Elm Street
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The Contractor, FGB Construction, out of Norwalk, will work between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, bump outs, Elm Street, FGB Construction, Greenwich Ave, pedestrian safety
Out-Of-Town Drivers Cited for Aggressive Driving on Greenwich Ave during RTM SOMR Testimony on Restoring Officers to Directing Traffic
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During testimony on a RTM SOMR to restore police officers to direct traffic on Greenwich Ave, residents pointed to New Yorkers speeding and disobeying traffic rules, as well as a resurgence in skateboarding on the Avenue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Transportation, Alyssa Keleshian, bicycle police, Bill Lewis, Brian Raney, bump outs
Public Tree Hearing Scheduled: Oak on Greenwich Ave to be Cut down for Intersection Project
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A complaint triggered a public hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 25 at 12:00 noon. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dr. Greg Kramer, East Elm Street, Greenwich Avenue, tree hearing, tree warden
Greenwich to Coordinate Voices, Create “Ambitious Wish List” in Response to DOT I-95 Project
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The whole idea that we have to gather together to ask our state not to clear cut large swaths of trees along residential neighborhoods is just astounding to me.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Alex Kasser, Dept of Transportation, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
MALKIN: Roving Police on Greenwich Avenue Abandons Confused Drivers at 3-Way Intersections
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“Personal observation is that there is substantial confusion even now at these intersections. 3-Way stop signs cause hesitations and false starts. Pedestrians are confronted by cars that do not yield the right of way.” – Petr Malkin Continue Reading →