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The Parks & Rec board met Wednesday night by Zoom and several residents participated in the public comments, saying adding rapid flashing beacons would be “overkill” on Wesskum Wood Rd through Binney Park. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works has scheduled a virtual public hearing on June 9 at 2:00pm to present and receive feedback on the proposal, including the RRFB’s on Wesskum Wood Rd that bisects Binney Park. Continue Reading →
At the OGA annual meeting Candace Garthwaite was honored. Recently she worked to have Old Greenwich proclaimed as a Village District to help preserve the character of its downtown business district. Also, Martin Waters from Old Greenwich Real Estate LLC, who purchased “the Nolan Estate,” comprised of 17 shops, 17 offices, 10 apartments and 5 warehouses, had no plans whatsoever to change the façades of the buildings on Sound Beach Ave or Arcadia. Continue Reading →
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 →
“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 →
“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 →
If you want to have a say in how Greenwich grows, join the RTM. Continue Reading →
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 →
The Binney Park proposal would be Greenwich’s first official Scenic Road south of the Merritt Parkway. Continue Reading →
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 →