Greenwich House Delegation Explain their Support for House Bill 5390

“After extensive collaboration with Margarita T. Alban, Chairperson of the Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission and Francis Pickering, Executive Director of the Western Connecticut Council of Governments and careful consideration of the provisions contained in this bill we proposed amendments to the Planning & Development Committee.” – State Reps Meskers, Khanna and Arzeno Continue Reading →

Protection Procedures Needed to Prevent Clearcutting Trees on Private Property

“While our Planning & Zoning Commission addresses tree cover once a site plan has been filed, and IWWA protects trees on designated wetlands, there exists a loophole where trees are unprotected and can be removed by developers and others at will. We can all see this as we drive around town and notice the barren, clearcut properties around us.” – Sandra Harris, Francia Alvarez & Joan Seguin Continue Reading →