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

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 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.

Government

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections

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.

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.

More Headlines

AAA Shares Travel Projections for Memorial Day Weekend

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

Sports

Copelan Named Premier Lacrosse League Coach of the Year

By: greenwichfreepress | September 25, 2021

Copelan is also head coach of the Greenwich Country Day School Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Sept 1-2, 2021

By: greenwichfreepress | September 24, 2021

4 Tod’s Driftway sold on Sept 2, 2201 for $6,632,000 Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Pollinator Mural Would Set a Precedent

By: greenwichfreepress | September 24, 2021

“Let’s get it right the first time.” – George Sherwin, Cos Cob Continue Reading →

Giving

Wheel it Forward: Drive-Thru Drop-Off Medical Equipment You No Longer Need, Sept 25

By: greenwichfreepress | September 24, 2021

Wheel it Forward is a volunteer run, nonprofit community library that enables anyone to easily borrow or donate durable medical equipment at no cost. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Pedal Greenwich Community Bike Fest Set for Saturday, Sept 25

By: greenwichfreepress | September 24, 2021

Join Pedal Greenwich on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, for a morning of free fun and activities in Old Greenwich aimed at bringing together everyone who supports a connected, friendlier community. Continue Reading →

Arts

Rain Didn’t Dampen the 10th Anniversary of Greenwich Town Party

By: greenwichfreepress | September 24, 2021

Greenwich Town Party shared some photos from the 10th anniversary of the event. Continue Reading →

Schools

300+ Attendees at YWCA Panel on Critical Race Theory, and the Importance of Talking about Race and Racism

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2021

A panel of experts talked about what Critical Race Theory is and is not, and why it is important to have conversations with children about race and racism in school and at home. Continue Reading →

Government

First Selectman Camillo announces update to face mask requirement

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2021

Press release from the office of the Greenwich First Selectman. Continue Reading →

Arts

The Sacrifice Zone Screening & Waste Justice Panel Discussion

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2021

Waste Free Greenwich invites the Greenwich community to a free screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a 30-minute documentary focusing on the efforts of community activists to fight against environmental injustices in the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, NJ, one of the most toxic communities in the country. Continue Reading →

Government

National Voter Registration Day is Sept 28

By: greenwichfreepress | September 23, 2021

As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Continue Reading →