Auditions will be held December 3, 4, and 5 at Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Avenue Continue Reading →
Open Arts Alliance to Hold Auditions for Beetlejuice Jr
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GPD: Reports of “Crazy and Out of Control” Kids’ Party Exaggerated
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“There was apparently a party planned, not known by GPD, by some parents for their child that was supposed to be attended by approximately 100 or so people. The parents were at the residence and had event/party staff on scene as well. However, probably through social media other people found out about the party and decided to just show up, possibly as many as 300 total.” – Greenwich Police Lt Smyth Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire
Questions about Carrying over Non-Conformities Persist for Berkley Insurance Co’s Proposed Office Building
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Per state statutes, legally non-conforming conditions regarding any building lot or use lawfully in existence at the time of its creation, may continue in its non-conforming status and shall be deemed lawful, provided that the nonconforming use is not abandoned. So the question is if existing buildings are demolished, are they abandoning the non conforming use? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate
P&Z Commission Approves Tesla Parking Along Laddins Rock Rd, Replacing School Bus Parking
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Tesla received approval for improvements to a parking lot along Laddins Rock Rd in the GB zone. The buildings associated with the property are located in the city of Stamford. Only the parking lot is in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, City of Stamford, Jackie Kaufman, Laddins Rock Road, Margarita Alban, Tesla
PHOTOS: Officials Mark Start of the Planting of 370 Trees along Post Road in Greenwich
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The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is gifting both the trees and their planting to the Town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government
P&Z Watch: Pause Medical Spa Okayed in Mixed Use Building at Former Friendly’s Site
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Pause Greenwich will have 7 therapy rooms, cryotherapy, light therapy, Sauna, Float room, compression therapy, and three IV stations. While the medical spa use is also not an allowed use in the LBR2 zone, the commission ultimately determined the new non-conforming use would be no more non-conforming than the previous bank use. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Health, Obituaries, Real Estate, 100 East Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Margarita Alban
Greenwich Selectmen Vote 2-1 to Pursue FOIA Complaint on Alleged “Illegal Meeting” of BOE
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“We will be asking the FOIA commission to rule on this as quickly as possible and indeed ask most likely for them to rule before the next meeting, which is in a week.” – Attorney Ben Bianco Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools
P&Z Watch: Toyota Proposes Alterations and Additions in Cos Cob
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Toyota wants to make additions, reconfigure space, and improve the facade. A neighbor took the opportunity to say the security lights were intrusive on residential neighbors and the PA/intercom system was annoying. Chair Alban said residents dislike the fake grass along Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate
Julian Curtiss School Celebrates Its 33rd Annual United Nations Day Celebration
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“As we celebrate, we must also remember the important lessons we must continue to impart to our children. First and foremost, we must continue to teach them the value of empathy. Understanding and appreciating the experiences and perspectives of others fosters compassion and creates a more inclusive world..” – Julian Curtiss Principal Eduardo Calderón Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools
In Greenwich, Tree Lined Gateway to New England Takes Root
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The Connecticut Dept of Transportation has granted an encroachment permit for the Town to plant the trees. A total of 370 trees will be planted on Rte 1 between Port Chester and Stamford, with the first 90 being installed this fall. Continue Reading →