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The historic house at 5 Brookridge will be restored, re-purposed and preserved in perpetuity by Chris Franco who has a historic preservation team in place. Through the adaptive re-use of the property and additions, there will be a total of six 2-bedroom residential units. Continue Reading →
“The onus is not on the neighbors or the commission to bail Mr. Franco out of his poorly researched investment or to maximize his returns on his ill conceived projects.” – Susan Meyers Continue Reading →
Chris Franco has submitted plans to town hall for “Brookridge Crossing,” an adaptive reuse project at 5 Brookridge that would restore the historic house, re-purpose it and preserve it in perpetuity. He also has plans to plant mature specimen trees. Continue Reading →
Back in November, Joe Pecora who is the contract purchaser, clear cut the property. On Friday he said he was requesting removal of a town tree for the purpose of life-safety. Continue Reading →
The project is slated to start in October 2022, following the receipt of necessary Town approvals, and is expected to take about 12 months. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Point Park is the first property in Greenwich to be added to the National Register since 2014, when the “River Road – Mead Avenue Historic District” was listed. Continue Reading →
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency voted 5-0 to deny an application from Milbrook Crossing, LLC, for property located at 3 & 7 Hillside Road and 505 East Putnam Ave for 16 units in 3 buildings. Continue Reading →
Questions included single use plastic, artificial turf, impact of proposed subdivision at former Mel Gibson estate, dredging harbors and Continue Reading →
On Saturdays Turner Franco sells kayaks, and soon hopes to sell paddleboards, at the boatyard at 350 Riverside Ave, where a recent renovation improved the dock. Today the family refers to the property simply as the boatyard. The property is also home to Arguimbau Art, an gallery featuring the marine themed paintings of Peter Arguimbau. Continue Reading →
The Grand Opening Reception will be held Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at 350 Riverside Avenue in Riverside. Continue Reading →