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The GCDS Schwarz Campus is 41.5 acres in the RA-1 zone and the school does not receive any FAR bonus for educational use. The Schwarz Campus at 23 Fairfield Road was originally part of the F.A.O. Schwarz estate, which goes all the way to Cardinal Road. Even if the school added the requested units, they would still have remaining FAR, but the discussion revolved around the proposed multi-family apartment building in the RA-1 single family zone.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
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.
Residents turned out in droves to safely dispose of a variety of hazardous materials ranging from insecticides to snow melt. The Town contracted with Care Environmental Corp to handle all hazardous materials, but the DPW, Fire Dept., Greenwich Police and staff from Holly Hill Resource Recovery all played a part in the effort. Continue Reading →
Slideshow from the the Teachers vs Students Basketball Game at Central Middle School, Friday, May 9. Continue Reading →
What’s a kid going to do when you say, ‘Don’t Touch the Button’? Touch it, of course. Author Bill Cotter was a hit with dozens of preschoolers at First Church Preschool on Friday. They loved his book too! Continue Reading →
Members and friends of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich learned from Patty Sechi about community gardening opportunities in Town. They also enjoyed a light lunch and had a chance to shop at a plant sale. Continue Reading →
The New York Rangers find themselves in a tough spot after losing three in a row to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but there is hope. Continue Reading →
Spring is here, but we’re still having some rather cool days. I had some leftover ham and decided to make a pot of Lima Bean & Ham Soup. I loved this soup as a child and still do. Continue Reading →
A week of property transfers include #151 Milbank Ave, which sold for $3.25 Million and is slated for demolition. Continue Reading →
With the Red Cross out of the “Safe Rides” business, and senior prom coming up on June 7, First Selectman Peter Tesei said volunteers would be sought to provide rides to students between the hours of 11:00pm and 4:00am. Continue Reading →
A GHS event for incoming AVID 9th graders was a night of inspiration and celebration. Upperclassmen referred to AVID staff as ‘your saviors’ and expressed gratitude for the program which many credited with their becoming the first in their families to head off to college. Continue Reading →
Stamford Police are investigating allegations that the city’s Animal Control Center “has failed to follow state guidelines and proper procedures regarding the adoption of and the control of potentially aggressive dogs.” In the meantime, a TV reporter’s remarks have generated an outcry from pit bull advocates.
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