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Putnam Restaurant on Greenwich Ave to Reopen This Week

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In mid August the Putnam Restaurant at 373 Greenwich Avenue closed temporarily after the DPW division of building inspection declared the building dangerous and unsafe. In an email, Putnam Restaurant chef Javier Sanchez said the situation has been remedied and the family owned restaurant is set to reopen on Wednesday. “Rise and shine, Greenwich—the wait is officially over and our kitchen is firing back up!” chef Sanchez said. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday, Sept 2 at 7:00am sharp. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Greenwich Avenue, Putnam Restaurant

Historic Round Hill Landmark Changes Hands after 111 Years of Strain Family Ownership

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After 111 years of ownership by four generations of the Strain family, the Round Hill Store and Round Hill Service Station have been acquired by Chuck Royce and family, and the Brumberg family, all local residents, who have taken ownership of the property under the name of the Round Hill Preservation Society.
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Filed under: Around Town, Real Estate, Chuck Royce, Holly Gillespie, John Wood, Robin Vanacore, Round Hill Association, Round Hill Service Station

Smooth Sailing for Two New Republican Members of the Greenwich School Board

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The Greenwich school board met briefly on Monday night in a hybrid format with a single action item on the agenda, which was to vote on two new Republican Board of Education members. Both new members were voted in unanimously 6-0. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Bob Chaney, Greenwich Board of Education, Jeffrey Csoka, Jonathan Katz, Karen Hirsh, Karen Krause, Paul Cappiali

Chapter Closed: Beloved Holly Hill Book Swap Volunteer Bob Bishop Turns the Page

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The book swap at Holly Hill is fun to browse, but it is so well stocked with books from all genres – from mysteries to romance and from biographies to cook books –  that it is often possible to find a specific book. It is open from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Fridays and Saturdays. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Volunteering, Alexis Voulgaris, Bob Bishop, book shed, book swap, Bree Bishop, Debbie Parker, Ed Parker

Selectmen Delay Decision on Removing 1-Hour Parking in Cos Cob

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Local businesses rely on the parking but the area is narrow and vehicles encroach into an active lane of traffic. First Selectman Fred Camillo said he hoped to find a way to decrease the impact on the row of small businesses in Cos Cob whose customers rely on this for parking. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Government, Transportation, Deputy Chief Jim Bonney, Fred Camillo, Parking Services, Randy Caravella

Inaugural Half Marathon through Village of Old Greenwich Okayed; Concerns of Merchants, Residents Considered

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Greenwich Selectmen approved a one way traffic restriction for a half marathon through the village of Old Greenwich and along residential streets. Organizers promised a GEMS presence, 17 off duty police and 150 volunteers to oversee traffic, parking and runner safety. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Government, Sports, 13.1 miles, Board of Selectmen, Chris Dawson, GEMS, Greenwich Point Park

Greenwich Utility Company Forum to Feature Eversource, CNG & Aquarion

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“Why did I ask them to come here? A few months ago I was informed by some neighbors that after they completed the total renovations of their house, they were told by the gas company that they couldn’t get the service they expected because the house is now a lot bigger.” – Greenwich First Selectman, Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Filed under: News, Aquarion, CNG, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Town Hall