“To develop this site you really have to denude most of the site to get this to work right.” – P&Z commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
P&Z Gets a First Taste of 6-Story, 176-Unit 8-30g Building Proposed to Replace Putnam Green
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St. Roch’s Feast 2026 Benefits from Ideal Weather
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The weather has been ideal for the St. Roch’s Church Feast and there are two more nights of pleasant clear skies are on tap for the Friday and Saturday nights. The St. Roch’s Church Feast is the town’s oldest community fair. It was established alongside the parish in 1938 by Italian Immigrant stonecutters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Chickahominy, Hamilton Avenue School, pizza fritta, St Roch's Church, St Roch's Church Feast
Trifecta for Foodies: Constantino’s Moves to Hamilton Avenue, Near Pasta Bowls and Love You A Latte
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Constantino’s on Hamilton Avenue has no indoor seating, but they are open for takeout and delivery Monday through Saturday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Chickahominy, Constantino's, Hamilton Avenue
Photos: Annual St. Roch Church Procession Is a Highlight of Three-Day Feast
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This year a live band from Brooklyn played before and during the procession which featured a colorful handmade arch over the statue of the church’s patron saint. Also, this year the church has a new pastor, Father Peter Lenox who led the procession for the first time. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alexander Street, Carmine Raiente, Chickahominy, Father Peter Lenox, James Micik, Salvatore Dipietro, St. Roch Church
In Chickahominy, a Mountain of Rock and a Minefield of Buried Utilities
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The owner of JCM Services, JC Merz, was unable respond in time for an article last week, but later shared several points about the challenges of rock removal in Chickahominy – all the more apropos given the increased pressure on development in this neighborhood.
“It’s all ledge. It’s a mountain of rock.” – JC Merz, JCM Services Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Chickahominy, Hamilton Avenue, JC Merz, JCM Services
Jersey Shore Cast Favorites Visit Pasta Bowls in Chickahominy
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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Vinny Guadagnino at Pasta Bowls in Chickahominy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Chickahominy, Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Pasta Bowls, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Vinny Guadagnino
St Roch’s Feast Returns to Chickahominy: August 7-10
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Expect live DJs and live bands nightly, as well as games and carnival rides galore. As always, Italian delicacies will include fan favorite pizza fritta and sausage & peppers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Chickahominy, Hamilton Avenue School, St. Roch's Church
P&Z Watch: Oak Ridge 31-Unit 8-30g Proposed to Replace Two 1920s Houses
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The new residential community will have a housing opportunity component, as provided by Section 8-30g. It proposes to provide 31 units of which 7 would be “affordable.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Chickahominy, Joe Pecora, Oak Ridge Street
Pre-Application for 31-Unit 8-30g in Chickahominy Submitted to Greenwich P&Z
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Seven of ten 21 units would be rented to individuals or families at 80%Area Median Income (AMI). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Chickahominy, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, Newfield Properties LLC, Pecora
Rock’s Wine & Spirits: Ushering in a New Generation in Chickahominy
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Alex Rocco might just be the youngest liquor store owner in town. At 25, Rocco said his goal was to open his first business before turning 25, and he made it. By four days! Rocks Wine & Spirits, at 140 Hamilton Avenue in Chickahominy opened in March 2023 and has become a hit. The name of the store is a play on words, many words. Continue Reading →