Edward Schachter came to Greenwich in 1956, opening the iconic Richard’s store on Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday to Greenwich Centenarian, Edward Schachter, Founder of Richard’s
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P&Z Watch: Does Lack of Enforcement Manpower Correlate to Violations of Greenwich Outdoor Dining Regs?
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A walk down Greenwich Avenue reveals many possible outdoor dining violations. Fifteen restaurants in Greenwich were cited for operating outside dining without permits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Greenwich Avenue, Margarita Alban, outdoor dining, outdoor dining nodes, P&Z
Mary Bolger, After 50 Years of Recruiting, No Plans to Stop
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Opening Mary Bolger Personnel in 1989, she had offices at 125 Greenwich Avenue for many years and became a familiar face. Many people stopped her to say hello or waved to her in her car that was hard to miss with its custom license plate, that said, “Bolger.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Greenwich Avenue, Mary Bolger
First Selectman Proposes Illuminated Fountains in Triangle outside Former Post Office
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The triangle outside the former post office is part of the Greenwich Ave historic district. Illuminated water features may Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Selectmen, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer Family, RH, Woman's Club of Greenwich
Maman and The Sill Team up to Offer French Fare Plus a Pop-Up Plant Shop on Greenwich Ave
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Maman and The Sill are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, News, Greenwich Avenue, Maman, The Sill
Grannick’s Pharmacy Closes Permanently after 80+ Years on Greenwich Avenue
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On Wednesday a film crew hoisted umbrellas outside 277 Greenwich Ave where they were filming a commercial at the former home of Grannick’s Pharmacy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Grannick's Pharmacy, Greenwich Avenue
PHOTOS: 47th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade on Greenwich Ave
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Sunday was a glorious sunny but chilly day for the St. Patrick’s Parade down Greenwich Avenue. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Hibernian Association, Kevin McFadden, St. Patrick's Parade
Outdoor Dining Season Starts April 1 with New Rules & Requirements for Restaurants
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The selectmen voted 2-0-1 on outdoor dining. P&Z has a tightened up its regulations.
Restaurants have a brief window for the permitting process before the season begins on April 1. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Real Estate, Ben Branyan, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Janet Stone McGuigan
Spring is Coming; Selectmen Chew on Input about Seasonal Street Dining
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In December the Planning & Zoning commission updated voted to approve a text amendment to add rules for outdoor dining, partly in response to dozens of restaurant violations ranging. Some restaurants operated without permits. There were complaints of loud music, sidewalks blocked, lost parking and vermin. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Diane's Books, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin
Petrick: Arch Street/Greenwich Avenue Municipal Improvements May Be a Costly Mistake
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“There have been many experts – city planners – brought in to design this project. One thing is for certain – they love grids and 90 degree angles. Our town is hilly, it twists and turns- imperfect-, but it is what makes Greenwich so beautiful.” – Leslie Petrick Continue Reading →