“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
P&Z Refers Historic Greenwich Ave Intersection Design to Experts on Greenscape Committee
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Town of Greenwich Declares National Public Works Week
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The town marked May 15 to May 21 as National Public Works Week. There was a proclamation and raising ofthe official Public Works flag. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Amy Siebert, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Jim Michel, Lou Acevedo
Detour Announced for Sound Beach Avenue Bridge Closure Starting April 11
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Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques will be utilized in this project, which can significantly reduce road closure time. To complement the scenic area, the Sound Beach Avenue Bridge will match the look of the Wesskum Wood Road Bridge and pedestrian bridges within Binney Park, by installing a masonry fascia comprised of rounded stones, deep grout, and capstones. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Public Works, detour, DPW, Forest Avenue, Harding Road, Sound Beach Ave
Greenwich Awarded $4 Million to Improve Traffic and Air
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“These strategic investments will not only help eliminate traffic bottlenecks in certain communities and build out electric vehicle chargers in others, but they will also help move Connecticut towards cleaner air and a cleaner transportation system.” – Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Public Works, Dept of Transportation, DPW, Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
New Phase of the Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project to Commence Monday, Nov 1
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The next phase of the Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project begins on Monday, November 1. There will be intermittent lane closures that will take place both day and night for a two-week time span in order to prevent a backup of vehicles exiting off of I-95 and on the already congested Arch Street. With approximately 35,000 vehicles traveling on Arch Street per day, this project aims to mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality. The Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project focuses on five signalized intersections including one pedestrian crosswalk. To improve the traffic an Adaptive Signal System will be installed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Public Works
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
P&Z Watch: Application Seeks to Keep “Temporary” Building in Horseneck Lot; Relocate Town Operations from Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
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By further delaying or possibly removing the requirement to demolish the temporary building in Horseneck Lot (currently being used by Byram Fire Station), town operations in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park could be moved away from the waterfront.
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Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Bruce Park, Dept of Public Works, Greenwich Harbor, Horseneck Lane, Horseneck lot, Island Beach lot
Selectmen Reverse Decision on Closure of Bottom of Greenwich Ave
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DPW deputy commissioner Jim Michel said the block could reopen to traffic and about half of the parking spaces restored as early as Friday morning. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Board of Selectmen, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue
Raised Intersection with Green Space Proposed at Greenwich Ave and Elm St
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The entire intersection of Elm St and Greenwich Ave will become like one large speed hump. Curbs will be bumped out; bike racks added; Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Board of Selectmen, Dept of Public Works, Elm Street, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Jason Kaufman
P&Z Watch: Consider Second GHS Egress As Part of Cardinal Stadium Phase 1
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The P&Z commissioners want the stadium project to be more “holistic” and possibly prioritize the second egress off East Putnam Ave by including it in Phase 1, along with new bleachers and ADA compliance elements including handicapped parking and elevator to press box. Continue Reading →