“What we accomplished together was nothing short of extraordinary.” – Katie DeLuca Continue Reading →
Katie DeLuca Named “Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year for Connecticut-Westchester”
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Andy Fox
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P&Z Watch: Chestnut Island Discussion Focuses on Responsibility for Maintenance
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“The intent is to design something that looks like Crocus Hill. Just mow the lawn and the crocuses will take care of themselves. It’s literally lawn and crocuses and trees.” – Richard Hein, chair of the Greenscapes Committee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Andy Fox, Chestnut Island, Greenscapes Committee, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri
P&Z Watch: Split Vote is Defacto Denial of Historic Overlay Proposed for 21 Calhoun Drive
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Three of five P&Z members described being torn over their decision but voted in favor of the Historic Overlay that would allow the developer to build a house in the front yard of a historic one in exchange for preserving it in perpetuity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 21 Calhoun, Andy Fox, Dave Hardman, Historic District Commission, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri
P&Z Watch: All Eyes on Greenwich Ave Parking for Second Floor Uses
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The owner of a barre studio is in violation of regulations because her use is only permitted on the second floor of Greenwich Avenue if parking is provided. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Cindy Sites, Dave Hardman, David and Victoria Yolen, Greenwich Avenue
Back Yard Baseball Field of Dreams Doesn’t Fare Well at Greenwich P&Z
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Friends and family of Ray Bartoszek, mostly parents of boys who play on his Cal Ripken team defended the use of a back yard baseball field for practices. Neighbors saw otherwise. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports, 56 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Andy Fox, baseball, Cal Ripken, Greenwich
P&Z, BOE Hash Out Plans for Cardinal Stadium and Egress to East Putnam Ave
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“For our young people. Look at the year they’re having this year. They need this.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Andy Fox, Cardinal Stadium, Dave Hardman, Greenwich Athletic Foundation, Greenwich High School
P&Z Watch: Consider Second GHS Egress As Part of Cardinal Stadium Phase 1
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The P&Z commissioners want the stadium project to be more “holistic” and possibly prioritize the second egress off East Putnam Ave by including it in Phase 1, along with new bleachers and ADA compliance elements including handicapped parking and elevator to press box. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Ashley Cole, bleachers
Sushi Soba Proposed to Open in Cos Cob
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Discussion at P&Z focused on adequacy of parking, outdoor seating and landscaping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, 59 East Putnam Ave, Andy Fox, Corbo's Deli, Eugene Chun, Margarita Alban
P&Z Watch: Huge Turnout of Supporters for Abilis “Coffee for Good” at Second Congregational Church
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A crowd turned out to support a Abilis “Coffee for Good” coffee shop on church property at 48 Maple Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Abilis, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Dennis Yeskey
P&Z Balks at Proposed GCDS Stadium; Traffic Is Main Concern
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The P&Z commission balked at proposed GCDS proposed lower school athletic fields upgrades mainly because they would generate traffic in an already congested area.
They said they’d prefer GCDS migrate their athletic fields to the school’s Stanwich campus, which is further from the congested GHS/CMS corridor.
They also suggested borrowing locker rooms and toilet facilities from the Greenwich Skating Club in the interim. Continue Reading →