A coalition of residents including Candace Garthwaite will be submitting a proposal for an Old Greenwich Village District to Greenwich Planning & Zoning commission in coming weeks. Wilton, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Weston, West Haven, Madison and Glastonbury have village districts. Norwalk has four. Continue Reading →
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Old Greenwich Merchants to Town: Increase Parking Enforcement
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“If parking is not enforced on Sound Beach, I don’t see the incentive for employees to buy permits for $175….I don’t think I’ve ever seen any parking enforcement on Sound Beach and I’ve been there almost 13 years.” – Abigail Fox, Owner Abigail Fox Designs Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Abby Fox, Candace Garthwaite, Charlene Barnes, Chillybear, CVS, Dept of Public Works
An Open Letter to the Members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation
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“We are as concerned as everyone about the economic impact of the pandemic. However, current indicators suggest our Town’s finances have held steadfast. Property transactions — and conveyance tax revenues — have increased. Divide the $900,000 difference between the BET and BOE budgets by the 16,000 families living in Greenwich and one gets $56.25.” – group letter Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Ali Ghiorse, Alison Soler, Allison Walsh, Andrea Casson, Barbara Hindman, Barbara O'Neill, Candace Garthwaite
RTM Vacancy in District 6: Old Greenwich
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If you want to have a say in how Greenwich grows, join the RTM. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Candace Garthwaite, RTM District 6
Issue of Anonymous Donations Arises with Gift of E-Bikes to Greenwich Police
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While the donor had requested to be anonymous, the concerns about transparency continued, and ultimately, Police Chief Heavey shared the name of the donor during the meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, anonymous gifts, Candace Garthwaite, Joanna Swomley, Mary Flynn, Molly Saleeby, Police Chief James Heavey
Proposed .6 Mile Loop “Scenic Road” on Board of Selectmen Agenda
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The Binney Park proposal would be Greenwich’s first official Scenic Road south of the Merritt Parkway. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Binney Park, Candace Garthwaite, Eastern Greenwich Preservation Association, EGPA, Rita Baker, Scenic Road
P&Z Watch: Scenic Road Designation for .6 Mile Loop around Binney Pond Discussed
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The route would include portions of Sound Beach Ave, Wesskum Wood Rd, and Arch Street in Old Greenwich – essentially a loop around Binney Pond – for a total of .6 miles. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arch Street, Binney Park, Binney Pond, Candace Garthwaite, First Congregational Church, Margarita Alban
RTM Declines to Vote on Anti-Tolling Resolution, Votes to Postpone Indefinitely
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Dozens spoke out against the anti-tolling resolution, saying the non-partisan RTM should not get involved in state issues. Other disagreed, including Democrats, saying tolls would hurt “the little guy” and be a regressive tax. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Lenhart, Bob Brady, Candace Garthwaite, Denise Savageau, Doug Wells, Ed Dadakis, Frank Farricker
P&Z Pushes Back on DPW Bridge/Rotary Project on Sound Beach Ave
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Jim Michel said the State has set aside $3.8 million in funding, though the current estimate is $4.9 million. “They said they’d honor and bring the funding up to $4.9 million when we submit the final design plans,” he said. One resident warned that the only place where there is free cheese is in a mouse trap. Continue Reading →