“We’re hoping we can address enough issues that this will become non-controversial.” – P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Jim Michel
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Major Public-Private Partnership in the Works to Plant 500 Trees on Rte 1 in Greenwich
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On Thursday elected officials, town employees and volunteers gathered along busy Route 1 in Old Greenwich to mark the last leg of the effort to pick sites for new trees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Fred Camillo, Greenscape Committee, Greenscape Task Force, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Greg Kramer, Jackie Pruitt, Jim Michel
Town of Greenwich Declares National Public Works Week
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The town marked May 15 to May 21 as National Public Works Week. There was a proclamation and raising ofthe official Public Works flag. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Amy Siebert, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Jim Michel, Lou Acevedo
Dept of Public Works’ Siebert and Michel: The Facts on Proposed Greenwich Ave Intersection Improvements
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“With the high volume of pedestrians, it is important that vehicles drive slowly through the intersections. A Complete Street element incorporated in this project is the use of curb extensions (bump-outs).” – Amy Siebert and Jim Michel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Amy Siebert, bump outs, Greenwich Avenue, intersection improvements, Jim Michel
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
Old Greenwich Merchants to Town: Increase Parking Enforcement
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“If parking is not enforced on Sound Beach, I don’t see the incentive for employees to buy permits for $175….I don’t think I’ve ever seen any parking enforcement on Sound Beach and I’ve been there almost 13 years.” – Abigail Fox, Owner Abigail Fox Designs Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Abby Fox, Candace Garthwaite, Charlene Barnes, Chillybear, CVS, Dept of Public Works
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
Selectmen Reverse Decision on Closure of Bottom of Greenwich Ave
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DPW deputy commissioner Jim Michel said the block could reopen to traffic and about half of the parking spaces restored as early as Friday morning. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Board of Selectmen, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue
As Cold Weather Approaches, Greenwich Ave Road Closures for Outdoor Dining Are Reconsidered
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The Greenwich Board of Selectmen’s Zoom public hearing on Tuesday drew 85 participants. The topic? Greenwich Avenue parking and outdoor dining. Continue Reading →