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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.
Greenwich Dept. of Social Services invite social service and behavioral health agencies to submit proposals for funding through the Community Partnerships Program. Continue Reading →
Bobby Wolterstorff’s troubles with the police stem back to 2011 when he was 18. Continue Reading →
With Bill Evans as emcee, the Chamber’s Business & Culinary Showcase is open to the public. Tickets are just $20 and include valet parking. Continue Reading →
“After the initial shock wears off, you need real answers about your condition from a reliable source and support from a resource you can depend on. For me CancerCare was that valuable resource,” said Margie Benefico, the CancerCare 5K Run/Walk honorary chairperson of the event on Sunday. Continue Reading →
The top story of the week was Stanton House Inn: From White Elephant to Restored Gem, with over 100 Facebook likes. Greenwich Free Press spoke in depth with Colin Pearson whose parents own the bed and breakfast on Maple Ave in central Greenwich. The house was abandoned during the Depression, purchased by Pearson’s grandfather when Victorian homes were considered white elephants, but the Town declined his request to demolish the structure. Quentin Pearson had hoped to replace the historic home with a medical office building. These Days Colin weaves in lessons on sustainability acquired during two years in the Peace Corps, and, later, working on a farm in Massachusetts. Continue Reading →
28 Heusted in Old Greenwich was built in 1936 and endured storm damage in recent years. It recently sold for $475,000 and has a demolition notice in its soggy front yard. Continue Reading →
By Leslie Yager
At the heels of week in which a spurned prom invitation resulted in tragedy, a Father’s Forum talk on cultivating resilience in children was timely. GHS Wellness teacher Kathy Steiner said she had recently been talking about stress, stressors and stress management with her 9th graders. Fear of Failure – You Must be a Super Star
Steiner said, “I don’t care how old or young you are, or how much money you make, we all have stress.” But for her what matters is a person’s ability to turn their stress into opportunity. Steiner said it is sad when a young person turns down opportunities as a result of a fear of failure. Continue Reading →
Sudden cardiac arrest can affect even accomplished young athletes, so it is very important that coaches and parents know the warning signs and remove students who exhibit them from play. Legislation will provide for greater awareness among coaches, student athletes and parents. The legislation was inspired in part by the tragic story of Andy Peña, a Darien student athlete who died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2011, just one month away from turning 15. Continue Reading →
“This has to be one of the easiest meals to make. If you don’t have a grill
then by all means cook these kabobs under the broiler.” -Victoria Hart Glavin, Tiny New York Kitchen Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press editors tried out a new camera at GHS Saturday night. Here are a few of our candids. Thank you to Anne Beaty for equal part in the photos. Continue Reading →