Currently Veterans Plaza Park features an obelisk and triangle outside the historic former post office building. There is also a water fountain originally donated by the Woman’s Club of Greenwich, though it is not functional. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Police Continue to Combat Organized Retail Theft: Arrests Made
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Two people allegedly concealed merchandise in a booster bag by staging items, distracting employees, acting as lookouts, and using their bodies to obstruct their actions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Greenwich Ave, Greenwich Police, Organized Retail Theft
BET Chair’s Tie-Breaking Vote Means Decision on Funding Greenwich Ave Intersection Improvements is Postponed
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Several Republican members of the BET questioned whether Greenwich Avenue was even out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Karen Fassuliotis said the ADA law included a “Safe Harbor” clause meant that if there was compliance with the 1991 ADA or 2010 ADA standards for curb cuts, it wasn’t necessary to upgrade them when there is repaving. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA, Amy Siebert, David Weisbrod, DPW, Elliot Alchek, Greenwich Ave, Harry Arora
Residents Complain about Noise from Aquarion Night Time Work on Greenwich Ave
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“Yes, you may have gotten a few complaints, but it has impacted all of us on Greenwich Avenue. Unless you’re living there and seeing what’s going on at night, you can’t even comprehend what we’re going through.” – Theresa Santos, Greenwich Ave resident Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aquarion, Greenwich Ave, Janet Stone McGuigan, Ken Petrini, Lauren Rabin, Snyder Civil Engineering, Theresa Santos
P&Z Shares Concerns about Construction Phasing for Six-Story Benedict Court 8-30g
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The proposal is being submitted under Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g and as such it “ticks all the boxes” in terms of an ideal location for affordable housing in that it is near public transportation, shopping and employment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Benedict Court, Greenwich Ave, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri, P&Z
Heather Gaudio Fine Art Announces New Location and Exhibition in Greenwich
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The new location at 382 Greenwich Avenue, previously occupied by Winston Flowers, will host a public grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 21 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Greenwich Ave, Heather Gaudio Fine Art
Bump Outs on Greenwich Ave Squeeze Through in Close RTM Vote
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In the end, 111 members opposed eliminating the $2.8 million for bump outs and 95 voted in favor of eliminating the money. Four people abstained. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Lewis, bump outs, bumpouts, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Ave
Local Man Sues Starbucks after Being Served a Cup of Cleaning Solution at Starbucks on the Ave
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The lawsuit alleges back on Aug 30, 2021, an employee hadn’t realized the coffee brewer contained cleaner. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, coffee, Greenwich Ave, Matthew Tyler Mitchell, Starbucks, Urnex
P&Z Questions New Train Station Plan about Its “Mid-Century Modern” Architecture
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The new proposal for Greenwich Train Station and Greenwich Plaza focuses on the north side of the development.
The commission questioned why the architecture couldn’t incorporate elements of Greenwich Ave’s historic architecture. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Bruce Cohen, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Ave, Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich train station, Margarita Alban
DPW To Start Cutting Pavement and Sidewalk on Friday for Bump Out at Greenwich Ave and Elm Street
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The Contractor, FGB Construction, out of Norwalk, will work between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Continue Reading →