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Greenwich P&Z Mulls GCDS Proposal for Staff Housing and Expanded Daycare

By: greenwichfreepress | 3 hours ago

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.

Holiday

AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

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.

Government

Jill Oberlander Nominated as the Democratic Candidate for State Senate in District 36

Oberlander was endorsed by Endorsed by Congressman Jim Himes, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, and New Canaan Selectman Amy Murphy Carroll.

Government

Fazio Endorsed for to Challenge Lamont for Governor; Joe Kelly Chairs Delegation from Greenwich at State Convention

“Our delegation included our endorsed gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Ryan Fazio, State Representatives Tina Courpas, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Town Clerk Jackie Budkins, BET member myself, Former State Representative Mike Bocchino, BOE member Paul Cappiali, and numerous other prominent Greenwich Republicans. Our delegation was united in all statewide votes.” – Joe Kelly

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Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Double Yum Cookies

By: greenwichfreepress | May 1, 2014

If you love chocolate then you’ll love my Double Yum Cookies! Continue Reading →

Around Town

Stanton House Inn: From Greenwich White Elephant to Restored Gem

By: greenwichfreepress | May 1, 2014

The Seaman-Brush House, better known as the Stanton House Inn on Maple Ave in Greenwich survived the years that big Victorian homes were considered white elephants. These days, the inn benefits from general manager Colin Pearson’s efforts to weave in permaculture practices learned in the Peace Corps and working on a farm. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Art to the Avenue Opening Night Festivities Set for Thursday

By: greenwichfreepress | May 1, 2014

At last, Thursday ushers in both May and Art to the Ave., with opening night festivities planned from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Expect parties and performers up and down Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →

Sports

At 2nd Alumni Sprints Regatta, Dartmouth’s Ever Green Boat Club Wins the Inaugural Betteridge Cup

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

Competitors, at the second Alumni Sprints Regatta represented more than 40 alumni affiliations, raced singles, doubles, quads, fours, and eights, in men’s, women’s and mixed events. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Sen. Blumenthal is Special Guest at Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s “Tree Party” at McArdle’s

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

Marion Schmeelk of U.S Trust, Bank of America presented a sponsorship check for the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s Tree Party to Libby King, co-chairwoman of the Tree Party, Continue Reading →

Around Town

The Night Sky: Mars

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

By Rick Bria, Greenwich Astronomy Buff and Bowman Observatory Keyholder

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Several factors recently converged to allow for a decent picture of Mars to be taken at the Mary Aloysia Hardey Observatory. Better sky conditions, software, hardware and refined imaging procedures all helped attain this image. Most importantly, Mars finally presented an interesting and feature-rich side Earthward during this session. Most features on Mars’s have Latin names but there are exceptions. Some highlights from this Mars picture are:

Near the South Pole is a huge impact basin named Hellas. Hellas is Greek for ‘Greece’ and was formed by an asteroid impact 4 billion years ago. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Head to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to Say Goodbye to Birdie This Weekend

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is staging performances of “Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition” this weekend. The cast has boys and girls aged six through 18. The 65 performers hail from all parts of Town and multiple schools, including GHS Thespians. There were no cuts during auditions. A truly inclusive effort, a part was found for everyone who wanted one. Continue Reading →

Business

Greenwich Chamber’s Culinary Showcase Set for May 14

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Business & Culinary Showcase on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Bill Evans, Channel 7 TV newscaster will be guest emcee of this event, which the Greenwich Chamber director said is the largest business networking event of the year. Over 70 tabletop exhibitors will demonstrate and showcase their businesses. The presenting sponsor is Optimum. Food and beverages will be provided by fifteen exhibitors, multiple raffle prizes and valet parking are all included for $20 per person. The public is encouraged to attend. Call 203-869-3500 to register, e mail [email protected] or sign up online the Chamber of Commerce website. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen

Tiny New York Kitchen: Chocolate Soufflés

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

Soufflés really aren’t that hard to make. To make sure that your soufflés rise always use eggs at room temperature and make sure you don’t over-fold your mixture before baking. Continue Reading →

Government

Bad Intersection or Bad Idea? Redesign of Busy Intersection Hotly Debated

By: greenwichfreepress | April 30, 2014

DPW Engineers and Greenwich Police favor the reconfiguration of the mid-country intersection that passes through 15,000 cars a day. Residents are more leery of project. Continue Reading →