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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 →
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 →
The retailer will open in the space at 181 Greenwich Avenue, longtime home to Brooks Brothers. Continue Reading →
“The most visible enforcement isn’t necessarily the most effective.” – Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey Continue Reading →
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 →
A group of Greenwich residents have started a petition to restore police to the intersections on Greenwich Avenue. This week they have over 1,000 signatures. They propose the RTM contemplate a Sense of the Meeting Resolution (SOMR) at their January 2025 meeting. Continue Reading →
Harried shoppers may find helpful perspective in knowing how holiday gift giving began and evolved to what is now a more than $9 billion industry. For some local lore and humor: on Christmas Day in 1886, the tavern on the site of the Historical Society’s Artists’ Café in Cos Cob had a bloody brawl that made the news and almost got liquor banned Continue Reading →
Trick-or-treaters explored Greenwich Avenue on Saturday at the Halloween “Greet & Treat” organized by Greenwich Moms. Continue Reading →
“I respectfully request that the Engineering Department at the Department of Public Works review the intended remediation area and take into consideration how and if the honey locust tree could be retained in a healthy manner while achieving the goals of safety and property concerns.” – Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenwich Tree Warden Continue Reading →
“If Freddie plans on putting bump outs the whole way down Greenwich Avenue, he should also put Greenwich Police back on the Avenue. Otherwise, this is a recipe for disaster and the set-up for lawsuits.” – Rich Niemynski Continue Reading →