The weather could not have been nicer for the 16th Valley Jam on Saturday, which coincided with the last day of summer. The free event was organized by the Pemberwick-Glenville Association. Continue Reading →
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United in Values, Greenwich Republicans Unanimously Endorse Full Slate for Fall Elections
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The RTC voted unanimously on a slate of candidates to compete in the municipal election on November 7. For Board of Education, 4 candidates were nominated for 2 openings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Adele Caroll, Andrea Blume, Beth MacGillavray, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Charles Edward Thivierge, Dan Ozizmir
PHOTOS: All Smiles at Pemberwick-Glenville Association’s Valley Jam 2022
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This year marked the 15th for the initiative, which has the goal of bringing the community together for a family friendly event at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Andrea Blume, Arch in Bloom, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, Jackie Budkins, Lauren Rabin, Pemberwick Glenville Association
Greenwich RTC Caucuses Result in Major Power Shift
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About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Kennon, Adele Caroll, Allyson Cowin, Andrea Blume, Andrew Oliver, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Drake
Pemberwick Residents Clean Up Post-Ida Flooding: “Now We’re a Retention Pond”
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Pemberwick residents said the destructive flooding this week was not from the Byram River, but rather from the west, where the ball field in Pemberwick Park was destroyed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Andrea Blume, Byram River, Cross Street, flooding, Fred Camillo, infrastructure
P&Z Watch: Feedback Given on New Private High School on Pemberwick Rd
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The commission was concerned about keeping the office use and school use separate. Also, since building is non compliant for the flood zone, but it does not have to become compliant unless improvements exceed 50% of the property’s value. Applicant must show the improvements do not exceed that 50%. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Aldo Pascarella, Andrea Blume, Clay Kaufman, Margarita Alban, Patrick Larow
Raphaël’s Bakery is Open, Specializing in French Baguettes, Croissants, Brioches
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First Selectman Fred Camillo joined the director of the Chamber of Commerce Marcia O’Kane and the owners of Raphael’s Bakery for a ribbon cutting to mark the grand opening of what is a dream come true for pastry chef Raphaël Dequeker. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Andrea Blume, Bastian Dequeker, Dan Quigley, Diane Roth, Fred Camillo, Kalian Titouan, Marcia O'Kane
First Annual Valley Jam Packs the Park in Glenville
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The first annual Valley Jam was a huge success on Saturday, with well over 1,000 people in attendance over the course of the afternoon. Organized by the Pemberwick-Glenville Association, the family friendly event was the outgrowth of the annual Pemberwick-Glenville Day traditionally held in Pemberwick Park. “The best thing about Valley Jam was it was a multi generational event,” said Andrea Blume, the chair of the PGA. “Everyone had a great time – kids, families, older people who’ve lived here their entire lives, and young families who have just moved here and want to get involved with the PGA.” The move to Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center allowed for a reimagined event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Andrea Blume, Audubon Greenwich, Felix Guiffra, Friends of the Byram Shubert Library, Glenville, National Guard, Pemberwick
Proposed 120-Unit Apartment Building at 777 West Putnam Ave Clears Hurdle
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777 West Putnam Ave LLC seeks to construct a new 120 unit apartment building with over 400 parking spaces on an 8.5 acre commercial site in Greenwich, a stone’s throw from the New York state line. Neighbors turned out to oppose the proposal. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 777 West Putnam Ave LLC, 777 West Putnam Avenue, Andrea Blume, Eric Schwartz, Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, Jay Fain & Associates, John Tesei
Santa Takes Time from Busy Schedule to Visit Pemberwick and Glenville Children
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Santa made a stop at Pemberwick Park this weekend. He asked what the children wanted for Christmas and shared candy canes. Continue Reading →