Andrea Blume

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PHOTOS: All Smiles at Pemberwick-Glenville Association’s Valley Jam 2022

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 →

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P&Z Watch: Feedback Given on New Private High School on Pemberwick Rd

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 →

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Raphaël’s Bakery is Open, Specializing in French Baguettes, Croissants, Brioches

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 →

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First Annual Valley Jam Packs the Park in Glenville

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 →

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Proposed 120-Unit Apartment Building at 777 West Putnam Ave Clears Hurdle

At the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency meeting, Judy Moretti voiced concerns about a proposed development at 777 West Putnam Ave.

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 →

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