What can be done with a residential house mostly in the business zone in the village of Old Greenwich? Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Change of Use to Retail Approved for House on Sound Beach Ave
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KEEGAN: 50 Years Ago Rink Was Built “Out of the Way,” Tucked in the Corner and Everyone was Satisfied
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“Over 50 years ago when the Town of Greenwich wanted to build an ice rink on the former Byram School property, Frank Keegan, the Deputy Director of Recreation, was faced with a dilemma. Where can we build it, he asked himself so that it won’t be in the way. We don’t want it to take up all the open space. We need to build it where it won’t destroy the ball fields and more importantly won’t affect the trees that were planted many years ago by Mr. Morlot on the hill behind the school.” – Lt. Tommy Keegan, (Ret.) Greenwich Police Dept. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Byram Boys, Byram School, Frank Keegan, Hamill Rink, memorial grove, Morlot Park
Alleged Juvenile Assault at Party: “Because of Her Jewish Faith”
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“We take all reports of crime extremely seriously, particularly those that involve harm to individuals and elements of hate. It is important for the community to know that our commitment to addressing hate crimes remains steadfast.” – Greenwich Police Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
P&Z Watch – Mason St 8-30g Elephants in the Room: Inclusion of Retail & Comparability of Units
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P&Z commission chair Alban and attorney Tim Hollister disagreed on whether 8-30g can include retail.
Ms Alban said the history of the site was car dealership.
“You have not had retail, unless you consider a car dealership retail, which we don’t.”
“Car dealerships have a retail component. You can buy your antifreeze there,” Hollister said.
“The use isn’t classified by most towns as a retail use,” Alban said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, afforable condos, affordable housing, Bruce Park Ave, Dennis Yeskey
GPD: Forgery, Interfering Suspect May Be Linked to South American Theft Group
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After responding to Alpine Lane, Greenwich Police said a suspect in a BMW with its engine running on the side of the road presented fraudulent documents including a Mexican driver’s license and Mexican International driver’s license. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
Greenwich Resident Arrested for Threatening Violence to Terrorize
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Police said the man threatened a resident with the intent to terrorize the person while both of them were outside the residence. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
These Are the Steps To Approving a Statue of George HW Bush on Greenwich Ave
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Currently Veterans Plaza Park features an obelisk and triangle outside the historic former post office building. There is also a water fountain originally donated by the Woman’s Club of Greenwich, though it is not functional. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, George H.W. Bush, Greenwich Ave, Municipal Improvement
PHOTOS: Ready to Replace Outmoded School, CMS Says Farewell to Fields
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A highlight of a day of activities to bid farewell to the fields at CMS, where soon a new school will be constructed, CMS staff and students participated in a fierce dodgeball championship game. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Central Middle School, Courgars, dodgeball, Tom Healy
Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, Oct 10-18, 2024
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DPW Commissioner Siebert to Retire; Town Commences Search for Replacement
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Amy Siebert’s appointment as commissioner was announced back in 2008 by then First Selectman Peter Tesei, who noted that Siebert had served as the Deputy Commissioner since July 2007. In 2004 she joined the Town as Sewer Division Manager. Continue Reading →