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“After the First Selectman accepts the Respondent’s proposal recommended by the RFP Evaluation Committee, a follow-on committee will be established to coordinate with the winning Respondent for all necessary Town and regulatory approvals, to negotiate the lease, or other terms, and otherwise to support the execution and completion of the reconstruction project.” – RFP for the redevelopment of the Havemeyer Building Continue Reading →
“Has any work been done to see the true cost of repairs, bringing the building up to code and ADA compliant? It is a gem of a space. There’s so many ways we can use that space to share with members of the community.” – Karen Hirsh Continue Reading →
“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 →
The building features a theater with a proscenium just wasting away. A drop ceiling was installed in the disused theater to house the building’s HVAC systems. The proscenium arch over the original stage has a Latin inscription which roughly translates to, ‘For the Community and Its People.’ Continue Reading →
The commission voted to approve improvements at Fawcett/Grigg and Havemeyer/Arch. Conditions included removal of dining patios outside Meli-Melo and Hinoki. Continue Reading →
“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
First Selectman Peter Tesei’s visions for Greenwich include upgrading public infrastructure and public-private partnerships to make Greenwich Plaza gateway, open up the waterfront and upgrade Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Sharon Jones lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. She was 60. In May 2014, Sharon Jones performed at the Greenwich Town Party at the satellite location by the Havemeyer building. Continue Reading →