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Havemeyer Building is Backdrop for 4th Election Campaign Kick-Off for Selectmen Candidates Camillo and Rabin

Camillo said six years earlier, when he first ran for First Selectman, he had promised to take the job one term at a time. “If people thought I did an okay job, I’d keep doing it, but I didn’t want to be a caretaker. I wanted to be somebody in the tradition of the great Griff Harris who was transformational.” Continue Reading →

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UPDATED: Camillo and Rabin Intend to Run for Fourth Term as First Selectman and Selectwoman

“”With deep roots in this town, I remain committed to making sure our government is accessible and providing real solutions in areas such as open space, traffic safety, affordable housing, technology use, and transparent communication, always maximizing the value of every taxpayer dollar.” – Lauren Rabin Continue Reading →

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Behind the Success of STEAM Asian Kitchen on Greenwich Avenue

Since Bill Xia bought the restaurant STEAM Asian Kitchen in summer 2023, the restaurant has taken off with an evolving menu to respond to a variety of tastes, popular corporate lunches with 200 orders a day on weekdays, and a fast, in-house delivery team. Xia said customers appreciate seeing a familiar face at their door. Continue Reading →

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St Moritz Bakery at 383 Greenwich Avenue to Close Permanently

“In operation since 1939, and moving to the Avenue in the 1960s, we have fond memories of celebrating your birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. Thank you for the years of patronage. We will continue to make our regular selection of baked goods until our ingredients run out – our recommendation is to call ahead of time if you need to order something specific.”  – Signs in the windows at St. Mortiz Pastry Shop Continue Reading →

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Selectmen Shorten Outdoor Dining Season; Fees to Restaurants Increased

During public comment, Rachel Latto, an employee of Diane’s Books at 8 Grigg Street, just off the bottom of Greenwich Avenue, spoke for the book store owner Diane Garrett who had concerns that there are at least 7 restaurants at the bottom of Greenwich Ave, near her book store. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: New Proposal Behind Bank of America, J-Lofts on West Elm, Would Have Just 12 Units

After several previous applications ranging from up to 60 units, and from work force housing to 8-30g, the applicant, 240 GA, LLC, owned by John Fareri, is proposing just 12 units, with a total of 32 bedrooms and 2 Levels of parking. Continue Reading →

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