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P&Z Watch: Addition Proposed at Former BNY Mellon Building on Mason Street

By: greenwichfreepress | 16 hours ago

A new pre-application has arrived at Greenwich Planning & Zoning that includes a three story addition at the back of the office building at 10 Mason Street. The property is one of two that sold from BNY Mellon National Association in 2025. The building was first constructed in 1954 with two stories. In 1962 it was increased to four stories, with land added for parking for a total of 60 spaces including two ADA spaces.

Around Town

The Bailiwick Club Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pool and Expanded Dining Patio

The Bailiwick Club recently marked a major milestone in its ongoing modernization efforts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the unveiling of its new swimming pool and expanded dining patio.

Arts

Meet More Artists: Art in the Park Returns on Sunday, June 7

“Art in the Park” event, which is set for Sunday, June 7 in Binney Park in Old Greenwich from 10:00 am to 5:00pm. This is a free, family-friendly event that transforms the park into an open-air art gallery.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.

More Headlines

June is Pride Month; Pride is a Promise

Greenwich School Board Reverses Itself on Pre-K at Riverside School Renovation Ed Specs

AG Tong and Dept of Consumer Protection’s Cafferelli Announce Investigation into Former New Britain Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund

Police & Fire

Riverside Crash Means Second DUI Offense for Driver Following Too Close

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

Greenwich Police were detailed to East Putnam Ave in Riverside on Saturday following a car accident with no injuries. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Continuing Ed Course: Online Newspaper Resources for Nostalgia Lovers, History Buffs & Genealogists

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

Learn the best practices for utilizing online newspaper resources from veteran TV researcher Janeen Bjork. Continue Reading →

Government

Malloy to Hold Town Hall Forum in Stamford Thursday Night at 7pm

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

The Stamford event will be the first stop in a series of town hall forums that the Governor and Lt. Governor will be holding throughout the 2016 legislative session. The event will be similar to those they have held in previous years, where they answered hundreds of questions on a range of state issues at numerous forums. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Temple Sholom Celebrates Centennial with An Extravagant “Great Gatsby” Themed Event

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

Temple Sholom’s Centennial Anniversary, with an extravagant “Great Gatsby” inspired Gala, was planned by Temple Sholom members Travis Azous, Alexandra Hochman and Alisa Savitz. The event welcomed more than 200 guests from a wide variety of generations and featured a special historical documentary and a highly-successful Silent Auction. Continue Reading →

Government

State Representatives Bocchino, Camillo Schedule February “Office Hours”

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

State Rep Michael Bocchino and Fred Camillo announce “office hours” to listen to constituents concerns and answer questions. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Accepting Applications for 2016 Youth Citizens Police Academy

By: greenwichfreepress | February 10, 2016

Greenwich Police are accepting applications for the 2016 Youth Citizens Police Academy runs five days: June 27, 28, 29, 30, & July 1, 2016 Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Seniors: Essay Competition and $2,000 Scholarship Opportunity in Honor of Dave Theis

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2016

In honor of the passion Brother David Noble Theis had for his local community and his deeply rooted love of country, GHS seniors are encouraged to write a three-page essay, single spaced, on a historical event in the Town of Greenwich that had a lasting legacy or effect on the Town’s people and overall community. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Feb 4-8, 2016

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2016

Up to the minute property Greenwich transfers include 12 Cognewaugh on Feb 5, 2016 for $1,850,000 and 40 Mohawk Lane on Feb 4, 2016 for $1,195,000, Continue Reading →

Transportation

Connecticut Commuter Rail Council Selects New Chairman

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2016

The Connecticut Commuter Rail Council is an independent state board that acts as an advocate for commuters on all rail lines throughout the State of Connecticut, (including the New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches, Shore Line East railroad and the Hartford line. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

DUI for Driver Improperly Using High Beams on Byram Rd

By: greenwichfreepress | February 9, 2016

A driver spotted around 2:00 am with his his high beams on was pulled over on Byram Rd at about 2:00am. He did not perform standard sobriety tests to standard and refused breath tests. Continue Reading →