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P&Z Rule on Increased Seating at Train Station Restaurant Space

The restaurant space is part of Greenwich Crossing, the $30 million mixed-use commercial and train station revitalization at 2–34 Railroad Avenue. The restaurant use was previously approved for 112 seats in 2023. The applicant has not been able to secure a lease with a nationally prominent restaurant and requested 150 seats including 20 bar seats. Continue Reading →

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Putnam Restaurant on Greenwich Ave to Reopen This Week

In mid August the Putnam Restaurant at 373 Greenwich Avenue closed temporarily after the DPW division of building inspection declared the building dangerous and unsafe. In an email, Putnam Restaurant chef Javier Sanchez said the situation has been remedied and the family owned restaurant is set to reopen on Wednesday. “Rise and shine, Greenwich—the wait is officially over and our kitchen is firing back up!” chef Sanchez said. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday, Sept 2 at 7:00am sharp. Continue Reading →

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Former Knapp Funeral Home Undergoes Changes Inside and Out

As part of a facade restoration, Gothic features are being removed from the building at 267 Greenwich Ave to restore its original look in 1906. Mr. Ridberg said he had worked on this building for almost 30 years and recalled the second floor was the casket room and third floor was where the Knapp family resided. Continue Reading →

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CT Governor Lamont Headlines Large No Kings Protest on Greenwich Ave

“Get your damn masks off. What are you so afraid of, ICE? We’re saying you’re not allowed in our court houses, you’re not arresting anybody. Please, get your kids to school. Tell them they can get to school safely. We have people at every front door at the schools if ICE shows up, saying, ‘Not here in Connecticut. Not allowed.'” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →

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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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