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P&Z Watch: Havemeyer Might Resemble Cemetery with Addition of Bush Statue and Loss of Mature Trees

“It seems to me that with the loss of the trees, it begins to me to resemble Arlington Cemetery. We have monument, monument, monument, and a monument across the street – all at an intersection with great historic quality and beauty.” – P&Z Commissioner Mary Jenkins Continue Reading →

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Location of George HW Bush Statue in Front of Havemeyer Building Gains Support of Historic District Commission 

The HDC’s opinion is advisory to the Planning & Zoning commission, who will need to approve a site plan. There will be an opportunity for public comment. Also, since the statue involves a private donation, the gift must be approved by the Representative Town Meeting. During the July 9 HDC meeting First Selectman Camillo said he was offended by an opinion piece by Sam Rosenfeld, who replied he loved the design of the statue but questioned its proposed location. Continue Reading →

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Camillo Shares Proposal for Illuminated Bush Statue & Fountain with HDC: To “liven up the Avenue a little bit”

First Selectman Camillo told the Historic District Commission there were plans in the works to re-dedicate the triangular memorial park outside the historic post office building on Greenwich Ave, which was “crying out for a little bit of enhancement.” Continue Reading →

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