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“I know there’s been some discussion of putting in a HAWK, which is more like a full signal. We’re going to explore the opportunity of getting a full signal at Byram Rd and Rte 1.” – Jim Michel DPW commissioner Continue Reading →
“I am disappointed to see that the money we secured for crosswalks is going to be used for some type of road narrowing experiment.” – State Rep Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
The Parks & Rec board met Wednesday night by Zoom and several residents participated in the public comments, saying adding rapid flashing beacons would be “overkill” on Wesskum Wood Rd through Binney Park. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich Department of Public Works has scheduled a virtual public hearing on June 9 at 2:00pm to present and receive feedback on the proposal, including the RRFB’s on Wesskum Wood Rd that bisects Binney Park. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich applied for and was awarded a $15,892 grant from DEEP for 3 smart food collection bins. Greenwich’s BET approved DEEP Food Scrap Grant after many questions about data privacy. The vote was 10-0-1 in favor because Mr. Kalb was no longer on the call and Ms Tarkington abstained. Continue Reading →
The town is working with Clean Harbors on the event which is free to Town of Greenwich residents, no commercial loads are accepted. Continue Reading →
Under the proposed budget, the mill rate would increase from 12.175 to 12.262, for an increase of 0.087. A homeowner with a $1 M assessed home value would see a $550 increase in annual property taxes. Continue Reading →
“We have presented a range of ideas to the town. Those ideas have been brushed off in our opinion, without any counter-suggestions or collaborative process or meaningful contributions to specifically adjust the ideas.” – Brendon DeSimone, Round Hill Association president Continue Reading →
“Here’s the worst case. So, we turn this down and DPW decides maybe we need a four lane highway here and maybe it ends up looking like Route 1.” – P&Z commissioner Arn Welles Continue Reading →
DPW civil engineer Michael Kiselak said DPW had collected data including crashes, speeds, volumes, pedestrian crossings and sight lines and their recommendation was to install all-way stop control. Continue Reading →