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Lengthy Sept 8 P&Z Agenda: Smilow Cancer Center, Greenwich Ave Intersections, Chabad Preschool, Renamba
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Greenwich Housing Authority Frustrated over High Cost of P&Z Process for Vinci Gardens
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Tony Johnson and Sam Romeo said the approval process had so far cost upwards of $150,000. They want to build a four-story, vinyl sided, 51-unit, senior and handicapped apartment building in Byram. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, Eugene Morlot Park, Greenwich Communities
Proposed “Vinci Gardens” Criticized for Height, Mass, Tree Loss, Lack of Respect for Historic Byram School
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There remain major concerns with the site plan for the proposed 52-unit elderly housing development proposed by Greenwich Communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, 8-3og, affordable housing, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson
Byram Residents Fed Up with Violations at Former Bank on North Water Street
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At 21 North Water Street, a full dumpster and what appears to be a garden shed atop a second dumpster, and quonset hut in background. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Byram Neighborhood Association, Fred Camillo, LBR2 Zone, P&Z
LETTER: Port Chester’s Choice: Sane vs Insane Development
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“The choice that confronts Port Chester is not bankruptcy or hyper development. The choice is between sane and insane levels of development.” – Al Shehadi of Byram and Marissa Torento-Butkiewicz, RA of Port Chester Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Al Shehadi, Byram, Marissa Torento-Butkiewicz RA, Port Chester
Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site
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The Byram Neighborhood Association met Monday night via Zoom to discuss plans for a new Hamill Rink, concerns about noise from the CT Dept of Transportation’s $205 million I-95 improvement project, and a raft of concerns about beautification, blight, parking and traffic in the neighborhood on the west side of town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Al Shehadi, Alan Monelli, Brian O'Connor, Burgers Shakes & Fries
Port Chester ZBA Considers Tarry Lighthouse. “Folks Like Village’s Rusty, Dusty Form”
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About a dozen residents of Byram and Port Chester shared their opinions on the proposed 7-story, 242-unit development that would replace the entire block bordered by North Main St, Mill St, Abendroth and Highland St. Most opposed the project, several cited the appeal of the existing diverse and historic buildings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anthony Gioffre, Business Council of Westchester, Byram Neighborhood Association, David Mann, Eric Zamft
Greenwich Residents Rail Against Port Chester Multi Story Apartment Building
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“I worry about not just noise and air pollution, but lost travel time and public safety concerns for our EMT, Fire and Police vehicles that will have a hard time.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →