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GCDS Proposes 20 New Prefabricated Staff Apartments & Daycare Addition

By: greenwichfreepress | 13 hours ago

GCDS wants to add 20 new housing units and improvements to the Schwarz Campus, and an addition to the daycare facility. It is located in the RA-1 zone. Today the property has 44 residential units (64 bedrooms) served by 102 parking spaces, including 10 gravel spaces and 6 additional spaces.

Government

Greenwich First Selectman Camillo Announces Formation of Town of Greenwich AI Task Force

The Members of the Greenwich AI Task Force include Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Jay Bellissimo, Kathy Smith, Pat Fuscaldo, Roy Weissman, Sloane Taliaferro and Toufic Wakin.

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Dept: E-Bike Popularity Brings Rise in Unsafe, Reckless Riding Behaviors

Sidewalk Exceptions: Per Greenwich Municode, no person shall ride a bicycle, e-scooter, skateboard, or skate on any of the following streets or locations: Greenwich Avenue, Sound Beach Avenue, West Putnam Avenue from Field Point Road to Lafayette Place, East Putnam Avenue from Lafayette Place to Milbank Avenue, Cos Cob School Rear Area, Havemeyer Building North Parking Lot, Town Hall, Including Rear Patio Area.

Government

Hard Money Lender Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors in 2 Cases involving Bitwise Industries and Voyager Pacific Capital Management Totaling $45 Million in Losses

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

A Fresno, CA man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to Bitwise Industries and Voyager Pacific Capital Management. David Hardcastle and business partner Andrew Adler, 32, of Greenwich, loaned Bitwise Industries approximately $20 million in high-interest hard money loans through their special purpose entity Startop Investments LLC.

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YWCA Greenwich’s Annual Stand Against Racism Set for Friday

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Government

Historic District Commission to Visit 5 Brookridge Drive on Thursday, Open to Public

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

Please note that NO testimony or communication regarding the details or merits of the application will occur. Continue Reading →

Government

Cellular “Monopine” Tower Proposed at Witherell Property to Address Dead Zone

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

The Selectmen will have a second read on a request for approval of a lease and referral for Cellular “Monopine” Tower at The Nathaniel Witherell. Continue Reading →

Giving

Richards to Host 10th Annual Recover Celebration Thursday Night

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

This year’s theme is “Recovery: Family Matter(s)” to showcase two key points: 1) that recovery is a family matter; and 2) that family matters in recovery. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Why you should vote for the Democratic Slate for the BET on November 7

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

“We are committed to excellent schools….We are committed to keeping our mill rate low…We are committed to maintaining Greenwich’s strong financial position and AAA rating for the long term…We are committed to managing our Town’s finances in a professional, transparent and non-partisan way.” – Democratic BET candidates Continue Reading →

Government

Curious about the Affordable Housing Trust Fund? Attend this Forum on Sept 28

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

On Sept 28 at 7:00pm in Town Hall, the Affordable Housing Trust Board is hosting a Community Forum to provide an opportunity for Greenwich residents to learn more about the Trust, the allocation of funds and the projects that being proposed. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

The Foodshed Forum to Host Panel Discussion on Food Insecurity in Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2023

The panel will discuss fundamental barriers to accessing nourishing affordable food. Panelists will address the stigma and false assumptions that people, including children, endure because they are food insecure. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

STONE McGUIGAN: Why I Plan to Vote against the Town Flag Policy

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2023

“I do not believe that our treasured celebrations – especially ones centered around minority groups like Juneteenth and Pride – should be voted on each year.” – Janet Stone McGuigan, Greenwich Selectperson Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

Berg: Don’t delay CMS

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2023

“Under our Town Charter, the Board of Selectmen (BoS) has no role in the Municipal Improvement (MI) process. The Charter says Town Departments can send MI applications directly to the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&ZC). MI applications are sent to the Board of Selectmen as a courtesy. ” – Peter Berg Continue Reading →

Government

Barolak & Camillo: Affordable Housing Trust Fund is Win-Win

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2023

“The Trust has so far approved modest sized loans to five 8-30g projects. In exchange, the developers of those projects have agreed to reduce the size of their buildings by almost 40% on average.” – Bob Barolak, Chair of the Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Giving

Witherell Honors Longtime Board Leaders Larry Simon and Dave Ormsby

By: greenwichfreepress | September 26, 2023

Both men stepped down this year to make way for new leadership and were honored on September 20th at a special luncheon at the Witherell. Continue Reading →