“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 →
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Andy Fox, Ashley Cole, bleachers
Town Opens RFP for Redevelopment of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
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Greenwich is looking for a licensed design firm to create a new vision for Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, which extends into Greenwich Harbor and is surrounded by water on three sides. It serves as the Town’s public open space and hosts many annual events that draw thousands. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dept of Public Works, DPW shed, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Harbor, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Food Scrap Recycling Enthusiasts Tout Benefits to Greenwich’s Budget, Environment, Social Justice
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Soon residents will be able to purchase kits to use to set aside food waste inside a compostable bag with food scraps, as well as coffee grinds, egg shells, bones, meat, oyster shells, and even napkins. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Volunteering, Aleks Moch, Ali Ghiorse, Betsy Champy, Dept of Public Works, food scrap recycling
First Selectman’s Proposed 20-21 Budget: What’s Cut? What’s Funded?
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Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, Central Middle School, Dept of Public Works, Dorothy Hamill Rink
Attorney for Greenwich DPW Worker “Stunned” Town Disclosed Confidential Personnel Info
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“I am surprised at the Town’s interpretation of those sanctions and I am frankly stunned that they think it is appropriate, or even legal, to publicly disclose personnel information when it knows full well that Mr. Clifford has already been identified in the press.” – Attorney Lindy Urso Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Dept of Public Works, Greenwich Police, Javier Da Silva, Peter Tesei, Town of Greenwich, Valerie Reyes
Glenville Rd Corridor: Weird Geometry, Missing Sidewalks, 15,000 Vehicles a Day
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The Town asked residents to give input on safety issues in the Glenville Road “corridor” between Weaver and the bottom of Glen Ridge. About 100 people turned out, and they had quite a bit to say. Continue Reading →