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Putnam Restaurant on Greenwich Ave to Reopen This Week

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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 →

Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Greenwich Avenue, Putnam Restaurant

Former Knapp Funeral Home Undergoes Changes Inside and Out

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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 →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 267 Greenwich Avenue, Fred Knapp & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich Avenue, Knapp Funeral Home

CT Governor Lamont Headlines Large No Kings Protest on Greenwich Ave

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“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 →

Filed under: Government, #NoKings, Dan Edelstein, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer building, Hector Arzeno, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes

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

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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 →

Filed under: Government, Anthony Moor, Bruce Museum, Christina Downey, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Crossing, Greenwich Harbor

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

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“”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 →

Filed under: Government, Arch Street Teen Center, Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Lauren Rabin

Behind the Success of STEAM Asian Kitchen on Greenwich Avenue

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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 →

Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Bill Xia, Greenwich Avenue, STEAM, STEAM Asian Kitchen

St Moritz Bakery at 383 Greenwich Avenue to Close Permanently

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“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 →

Filed under: Business, Real Estate, Greenwich Ave, Greenwich Avenue, St. Moritz Pastry Shop

Selectmen Shorten Outdoor Dining Season; Fees to Restaurants Increased

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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 →

Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Board of Selectmen, Diane's Books, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue