The property is beyond the town sewers. There is no certainty they will be able to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer line. Continue Reading →
Legal Action Initiated over 8-30g at Brookridge; Milbrook Worried over Downstream Impacts
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Ashley Cole
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Showdown over Trees Posted for Removal at GHS Highlights Flawed Process
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“The school looks barren and bleak, and someone referred to its style as ‘modern day penitentiary,’ for lack of replacing trees. We can work together to solve these problems, but we must address safety and access first.” – Elizabeth Dempsey, Hillside Rd Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Cardinal Stadium, Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenscape Committee
Massive Bulb Planting Effort at Cos Cob’s Chestnut Allée Will Pay Dividends in Spring
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“It’s great to see dozens of citizens working side-by-side with our great employees of DPW. Next spring you’ll see a very different island here.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Government, Volunteering, Alice Ruf, Ashley Cole, BerrinSnyder, Bridget Bucknall
Rezoning of GHS Campus Could Greenlight Stadium Upgrade Project, but Neighbors Balk
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A handful of residents said they feared rezoning the GHS campus would set a precedent. The P&Z commission and director said that was not the case… Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Ashley Cole, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Greenwich High School, Joe Kelly
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
Possible Ice Rink on Tennis Court, Egress Road at GHS Discussed at Special BOE Meeting on Cardinal Stadium
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The special Cardinal Field committee agreed unanimously on a design, but Architect Russ Davidson split it into two phases because he said there are elements that require Wetlands Review that could slow down the whole project. Others disagreed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones
Historic District Commission Wants Historic Armory “Drill Shed” Preserved, Not Demolished
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Dozens of residents including veterans and the head of the Historical Society turned out to oppose the proposed Historic Overlay for a 27,000 sq ft synagogue for Chabad Libavitch Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alice Duff, Ashley Cole, Charlotte Walker, Darius Toraby, Davidde Strackbein, Dean Gaminos
Selectmen Mull GHS Student Parking, Double Parking, Lack of Compliance on Drop off and Pick Up Agreement
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First Selectman Peter Tesei asked for more aggressive police enforcement against double parking on Hillside Road and suggested a working committee be formed to explore smoother drop off and pick up. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Transportation, Ashley Cole, Board of Selectmen, Captain Mark Kordick, Dept of Public Works, Dr. Chris Winters, Elizabeth Dempsey
GHS Headmaster: Taking away student parking on Hillside Rd does not begin to address congestion
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“Many of the issues you raise are not influenced by student parking on Hillside. Parents make illegal maneuvers, they pull into driveways, they double park. They will do this whether there is street parking or not. …The Greenwich Police Dept has allowed that practice out of sheer practicality. There are not good options for after school pick up.” – GHS Headmaster Dr. Chris Winters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Ashley Cole, Dr. Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, Hillside Road
Selectmen Weigh Quality of Life of GHS Neighbors on Hillside vs Privilege of Student Parking
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The Board of Selectmen weighed the quality of life of neighbors on Hillside Road with the needs of GHS students and their families. At issue was student parking on Hillside Road, where there is room for about 72 cars. Continue Reading →