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

By: greenwichfreepress | 6 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.

Around Town

Save the Sound Releases Long Island Sound Beach Grades in Advance of 2026 Swim Season

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+.

Arts

Greenwich Scholarship Association Benefit Concert to Support Local Students Facing Rising College Costs

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.

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.

More Headlines

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

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

Meet the Artists: Art in the Park Returns on Sunday, June 7

Arts

Greenwich’s 230 Member RTM Rules on Controversial Pollinator Mural: Let ‘Em Paint

By: | September 28, 2021

After passionate comments from the 50 people who signed up in advance to speak, the vote was 121 in favor, 68 opposed and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →

Giving

Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for Oct 4 in Old Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | September 28, 2021

The Red Cross who will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 4 from 1:30 to 6:15pm at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Frances Mary Monick, 93

By: | September 28, 2021

A memorial mass will be held on Oct 7, 2021, 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, Greenwich Ave, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Giving

Hockey Community Turns Out in Force for Rurak Scholarship Foundation Event at Cobber North

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2021

The Chris Rurak Foundation was established to award an annual scholarship to a Greenwich High School student-athlete. The foundation recognizes the commitment and hard work of these student-athletes who make valuable contributions to their school, their team and teammates, and the Town. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Thinly Veiled Racist Comments about Putnam Ave Mural are Disturbing

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2021

What disturbs me as a citizen, resident, and RTM member are some of the comments opposed to the mural which strike me as thinly veiled racist comments by both members of the RTM and Town residents: “tropical style,” “future murals may portray starving Africans,” “this is not an inner city urban setting,” and the like. – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Approving Putnam Ave Mural is a Slippery Slope

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2021

“Approving this project would set a precedent that could allow for these murals to Do pop up on every available piece of concrete in town.” – Konstantine Wells Continue Reading →

Transportation

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Pedestrians Rule

By: Jim Cameron | September 27, 2021

“Something like 1500 pedestrians and 500+ bike riders get hit by cars each year in this state. Many towns don’t even have sidewalks and those that do still seem to favor motorists over folks on foot.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Investigate Fatal Crash on East Putnam Ave

By: greenwichfreepress | September 27, 2021

The Greenwich Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 8-9, 2021

By: | September 27, 2021

46 Highview Ave sold on Sept 9, 2021 for $1,450,000 Continue Reading →

Health

Greenwich Health Dept: Pfizer Booster Shot is Approved, But Don’t Drop Your Guard

By: | September 27, 2021

Of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities, 81 are at the “red zone alert level” meaning they have high community spread. Greenwich is currently in the “orange zone alert level”, signifying significant community spread. Continue Reading →