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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.
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.
Drivers should expect the heaviest congestion on Thursday and Friday between 3:00 and 6:00pm, and Monday afternoon, according to transportation data and insights provider, INRIX. Sunday should be the lightest day for traffic, barring any unexpected events on the road.
The party just keeps growing. Working alongside his mother, Remy Cook, of “Party With Moms,” has parlayed a single T-Shirt into a burgeoning business and heavily trafficked website. Continue Reading →
From Adopt-A-Dog’s ‘Rummage for Rescue’ tag sale to, Playland’s opening day, to the 12th Annual Mother’s Day Bike Ride in Old Greenwich, there’s so much happening this weekend. Get out your calendar. Email us your events and we’ll add them to the post! Continue Reading →
On Saturday, May 17th the farmers market in the Horseneck Lot will officially open with the “ringing of the bell” at 9:30am and remain open until 1:00pm. Continue Reading →
Students, parents, administrators and former recipients of the Distinguished Teachers Award went to turned out in force for this year’s Distinguished Teachers awards ceremony on Tuesday at Central Middle School. Continue Reading →
Across town, 5th graders from all the grade schools each have a chance this week to go to Camp Seton with other 5th graders from the feeder schools to their shared middle school. On Monday, the 5th graders from New Leb, Glenville and Hamilton Avenue Schools all enjoyed a beautiful, sunny warm day of team building and orienteering skills. And the chance to make each others’ acquaintance in time for the first day at Western Middle School. Continue Reading →
Construction has begun on the fire side of the Public Safety Complex. During construction, the Police side will remain open and continue to provide the same level of exceptional service that the public has come to know and expect. From time to time, some of the local sidewalks and parking spaces will be closed or blocked in order to facilitate the work. During these periods, the walking public is asked to follow the signs and remain in the pedestrian safety zones. Parking will be available on Mason Street, Havemeyer Place and the municipal parking lot directly to the rear of the Public Safety Complex and on Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
Daisy Florin adopted Stella as a puppy 14 years ago from North Shore Animal League. Recently she brought her sweet girl to Greenwich Animal Control to meet Crystal, a cat she was considering adopting. Watch their introduction in photos. Yes, the story has a happy ending! Continue Reading →
C Parker Gallery is partnering with Greenwich Land Trust to host a reception for landscape painter, Ernest Garthwaite. The reception is Thursday, May 8 at the gallery at 17 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
Here is an easy enchilada dish with a zesty avocado sauce. INGREDIENTS
Turkey Enchiladas
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Cups Diced Cooked Turkey
1/3 Cup Diced Black Olives
1/4 Cup Diced Onions
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
8 Corn Tortillas
3 Tablespoons Oil For Softening Tortillas
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Avocado Sauce
1 Cup Mashed Avocado
5 Tablespoons Evaporated Milk
2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Add turkey and cook for 3 minutes. Add olives, onions, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend well, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Continue Reading →
Jose Ponce and Joe Campagna tell some good stories. There was the father who brought his 12-year-old son to the shop for a tattoo, only to be declined. Though by state law, customers under 18 can get a tattoo with the explicit permission of a parent or guardian — guardianship must be verified by a notary — the artists at Byram Ink exercise their discretion. In the case of the 12-year old, Campagna said he felt 12 was too young, and said so to the father. “I told him the boy won’t like the same things when he’s 18. Continue Reading →