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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.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
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.
Many people commented on social media that the crash was eerily similar to a crash last October in the early morning hours that left a driver dead. In that crash, a Stamford driver died after his vehicle hit a tree near the park entrance and caught fire. Continue Reading →
At a September 2024 Greenwich P&Z commission meeting, a proposed coastal subdivision to transfer land between 0 and 60 Field Point Circle was denied, but in December 2024, the ZBA approved it. Both lots have since sold for a combined total of $125+ Million. Continue Reading →
276 Otter Rock Drive from Brian and Melinda Carroll to 276 ORD LLC on April 15, 2026 for $25,000,000 Continue Reading →
“What started as a conversation about modernizing an aging facility has grown into a comprehensive redesign of Morlot Park — relocated fields, regraded terrain, retaining walls, new access roads, geothermal infrastructure. Most Greenwich residents have never seen this expanded plan presented publicly…bundling $38.5 million in construction funding into the same vote, before design is finished — is an unprecedented departure from that norm.” Continue Reading →
“Delaying or altering this now will only increase costs, extend disruption, and risk losing the momentum of a process that has already been completed the right way.” – group letter Continue Reading →
“If you’re planning a European vacation this summer, double check. Because jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the war began Lufthansa has already cancelled 20,000 flights this summer.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
On Sunday morning Greenwich Police announced that Ritch Avenue West between Byram Shore Road and the entrance to Byram Park is currently closed to the public. Continue Reading →
Criminals are using spoofed emails, fake websites, and compromised company accounts to impersonate legitimate brokers and carriers. These scams are designed to steal high-value shipments by rerouting cargo from its intended destination for resale. Continue Reading →
“Hopefully, with the proper cooperation and policy, students will be more encouraged to explore courses related to their own personal interests instead of sticking to the ‘status quo’ of what a ‘good’ student should take.” – Alexa Loera, GHS class of 2026 Continue Reading →
The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Continue Reading →