DPW Engineer Jason Kaufman said there were 411 spaces on Greenwich Ave. He proposed to remove 43. But, after adjacent spots to the Ave are added, the total loss reduces to 29, which is a 7% reduction. Continue Reading →
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Creative Solutions Urged to Save Mature Linden Tree on West End Ave in Old Greenwich
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The 28-inch diameter Linden tree has an expansive canopy, but the plan to cut it down was initiated by a complaint about how it impedes the sidewalk on a heavily traveled urban connector. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Dunson, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Jason Kaufman, JoAnn Messina, Linden tree, Old Greenwich
PHOTOS: Town Leaders Gather for Ribbon Cutting at Traffic Calming Bump-Out on Greenwich Ave
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The idea is to enhance the look of Greenwich Avenue, increase pedestrian safety by reducing the distance a pedestrian has to cross to get safely across the street, and improve sight lines and slow down cars. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Alan Gunzburg, bump outs, Chief James Heavey, Dan Quigley, Dr. Greg Kramer, Fred Camillo
Four Month Bruce Park Bridge Detour to I95 Starts Monday
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Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Bruce Park, Cos Cob, detour, DPW, Eversource, Fred Camillo
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Mature Oak on Greenwich Ave to Make Way for Intersection Upgrades
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The improvements are intended to make the intersection safer for pedestrians given police are no longer stationed to direct traffic from 9-5, to calm traffic and to add green space. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA, Dr. Greg Kramer, East Elm Street, Elm Street, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, handicapped parking
Tree Hearing: Residents Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Oak Tree on Greenwich Ave
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“We need to be placing a much higher level of importance on every tree.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Bill Lewis, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Green & Clean, Greenscape Committee, Jason Kaufman
Raised Intersection with Green Space Proposed at Greenwich Ave and Elm St
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The entire intersection of Elm St and Greenwich Ave will become like one large speed hump. Curbs will be bumped out; bike racks added; Continue Reading →