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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.
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.
BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012.
“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.
Women’s National Hockey League players from the Connecticut Whale hosted a clinic for the Greenwich Panthers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Tryouts for the Panthers for the 2016-2017 season begin on March 30 through April 3 at Stamford Twin Rinks. Continue Reading →
A local man who refused to leave the Apple store was charged with Trespass 1st degree. Continue Reading →
After an argument at an address in Riverside, a man was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Assault. Continue Reading →
St. Catherine’s Players presents its 35th production, Peter Pan on March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, 2016 at St. Catherine Church, in Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave in Riverside. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Alliance for Education has launched its 10th year of Reaching Out Grants. Typical grant size in the past has ranged from $5,000 to $25,000. The Alliance will make grants to not-for-profit organizations. This includes local youth service organizations, libraries, after-school organizations, public schools, or PTAs Continue Reading →
A Greenwich Schools Social-Emotional Learning event, funded with a grant from the Greenwich Alliance: Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cos Cob Fire House. • Meet the people that keep you safe: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics
• Enjoy free Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Cookies
• Explore the fire and GEMS trucks, and police cars
• Get your picture taken and decorate your own frame
• Get safety tips from the experts
• Leave with a great memory Continue Reading →
An argument over a vehicle parked illegally at a private business establishment resulted in a neighbor’s arrest. Continue Reading →
Wednesday night’s Summerfare at GHS the student center quickly filled with families looking for ideas for summer among the 100 camps, sports, enrichment programs and study/service abroad opportunities. We connected with six of them: Zaniac, Greenwich Crew, ARCC, Aloha Camps, AFS, and Summer Tech Computer Camp. Continue Reading →
During discussion on an application for a five-unit row of townhouses on a .5 acre lot on So Hawthorne Street (off Almira) concerns ranged from “community character” and streetscape with units facing sideways rather than toward the street, issues with ledge rock on the site, neighborhood hydrology, and the issue of parking cars in the front yard. Continue Reading →
Up to the Minute Greenwich Property transfers from Byram Dock Street to Lake Ave. Continue Reading →