“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
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New Proposal for 5 Brookridge Would Restore and Preserve Historic House, Create 6 Condos
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 5 Brookridge, Chris Franco, HDC, Historic Overlay, P&Z
Neighbors Question Motives of Applicant Requesting Town Tree Removal at 5 Brookridge
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 5 Brookridge Drive, Ann Knox, AshleyCole, Chris Franco, clear cutting, Donald Hamilton
Greenwich Point Conservancy Awarded $400K State Grant Toward 1896 Chimes Building Restoration
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Chimes Building, Chris Franco, Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation, Feake-Ferris House, Greenwich Point Conservancy, Innis Arden Cottage, Old Barn at Greenwich Point
“Greenwich Point Historic District” Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Chris Franco, Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office, FEMA, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Point Conservancy, tod's point
Wetlands Watch: Milbrook Crossing Development Denied
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Chris Franco, floodplain, Greenwich High School, Hillside Road, Inland-Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, IWWA
Forum at Tod’s Point Begins to Distinguish Candidates for Greenwich First Selectman
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Questions included single use plastic, artificial turf, impact of proposed subdivision at former Mel Gibson estate, dredging harbors and Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Chris Franco, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Point Conservancy, Jill Oberlander, Susie Baker, tod's point
Turner Franco Carries on Boat Sales Tradition at Former Ole’s Boatyard
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Arguimbau Art, Arguimbau Art Gallery, Chris Franco, Josh Lewis, kayaks, Old Town Canoe Company, Ole's Boatyard
Arguimbau Art to Open at New Location at “The Boatyard” in Riverside
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The Grand Opening Reception will be held Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at 350 Riverside Avenue in Riverside. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Business, Arguimbau Art, Chris and Rachel Franco, Chris Franco, Kim Arguimbau, Ole's Boatyard, Peter Arguimbau
Arguimbau Art Gallery Relocates to Renovated Ole’s Boatyard
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“We are thrilled that the Boatyard will be a showcase for Peter Arguimbau’s fabulous marine art.” – Chris Franco. Continue Reading →