The triangle outside the former post office is part of the Greenwich Ave historic district. Illuminated water features may Continue Reading →
First Selectman Proposes Illuminated Fountains in Triangle outside Former Post Office
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With Blessing from Selectmen, OGS Building Committee to Proceed to P&Z with Pre-Application in May: “Every Week Counts”
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The Board of Selectmen voted on “A request for Municipal Improvement status for the Old Greenwich School project” at their meeting on Thursday morning. The discussion was a second read of the request. The first read was on March 22 meeting, prior to BET decision day on the fiscal 2024 budget, where Democratic members urged the full board’s approval of $34.9 million for a total renovation of the school. That did not happen. The BET did approve $1.1 million to complete Architecture & Engineering work. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Selectmen, James Waters, Old Greenwich School, P&Z, Planning & Zoning
Vote on Board of Education Chair Stymied by Tie Vote in Flashback to 2016
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In a 4-4 vote, BOE members Christina Downey and Joe Kelly tied for chair after Kathleen Stowe announced she would not seek another term. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, BOE chair, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
New Panhandling Signs Discussed by Greenwich Board of Selectmen
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“Giving money is not having a heart. You’re prolonging the issue.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Barbara Schellenberg, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, panhandling
Panhandling in Greenwich is Lucrative; Assistance from Greenwich Human Services Gets Declined
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The Selectmen discussed ways to help panhandlers without giving them money directly. Father Carl McIntosh said there had been a confrontation between St Roch Church parishioners and panhandlers on the church steps. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Police, panhandling
Alternate Climate Resolution Delays Student Collaborative Effort
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Harry Fisher, a BET member and Energy Advisory Committee member, submitted an alternate climate resolution in his capacity as a private citizen. He said he objected to the term climate denier. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andrew Winston, Board of Selectmen, Climate Change, climate denier, Climate Emergency Resolution, Climate Resolution, Harry Fisher
Selectmen Discuss Request for Outdoor Retail “Nodes” in Parking Spaces on Greenwich Ave
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On Thursday the Board of Selectmen discussed a request from a retail business owner for a “node” in a parking space outside his store in order to display his wares on the basis of “equity” with restaurants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Blankenship Dry Goods, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Katie DeLuca, Lauren Rabin
Possible Loss of Street Parking on Perna Lane in Riverside Creates a Storm
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Residents on the congested end of Perna rely on “cut outs” and street parking, while a legally blind resident said allowing street parking on her less congested end of the street is unnecessary and worsens her own safety issues navigating the roadway on foot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Kraig Gray, Lauren Raben, Neil Lane, Perna Lane
Selectmen Vote 2-1 on Naming Rights Policy
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Camillo said the policy could be revisited after a couple years. “Especially as we’re going to be looking at a new skating rink and we’ll be looking for significant contributions there. It’s critical that we get something in place…and then see if we have to adjust it.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Naming Rights, Public-Private Partnerships, RTM
Selectmen Vote for Outdoor Dining to Return April 15, and End the Monday Prior to Thanksgiving
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Last year, the town brought in $32,275 in fees from 20 restaurants. Branyan said the average fee, which paid for three parking spaces and 46 linear ft of barriers, was $1,617 in 2021. This year it will be, on average, $5,202. Continue Reading →