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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 →
On Tuesday the P&Z commission focused on plans to level the rock outcropping, student safety and traffic flow.
The driveway will allow 60 cars to queue. The proposed bus loop comes off Orchard Street. Continue Reading →
“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →
Advocates for a portion of Fire Dept review fees going to the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund noted that Greenwich is not in compliance with the state requirement towns have 10% of their housing be affordable. They said the town was on borrowed time before mandates are handed down from Hartford. Continue Reading →
The idea of a possible boost to Greenwich Academy’s enrollment cap, which is limited by existing zoning approvals to 730 students, got some pushback from neighbors. Continue Reading →
The auditorium, gymnasium and chapel will be preserved, as they have significant historical significance. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday the commission considered draft language that would create a broader opportunity for residents to add ADUs to their properties in all zones. The requirement that the ADU be either affordable or for elderly or disabled would be lifted. ADUs would be open at fair market rate to anyone the owner wishes to rent to. Continue Reading →
“It really feels like Groundhog Day. Once again the proponents in fiscal year 2024 are requesting the exact same budget appropriation denied before.”- Lucia Jansen, RTM Budget Overview Committee Chair Continue Reading →
The application was broken into two parts so the remediation can begin. But the BOE must return with a landscaping and lighting plan. The P&Z commission chair said there was a history of them not fulfilling conditions of approval requiring trees to be replaced, especially at GHS. Continue Reading →
“Public art under this policy is defined as works of art in all artistic disciplines and media that are visually and physically accessible on public property within the Town.” – Greenwich Public Art Policy Continue Reading →