Jim Michel said the State has set aside $3.8 million in funding, though the current estimate is $4.9 million. “They said they’d honor and bring the funding up to $4.9 million when we submit the final design plans,” he said. One resident warned that the only place where there is free cheese is in a mouse trap. Continue Reading →
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‘Darlene’s Heavenly Desires’ Closes on Sound Beach Ave; Finds Thriving Business Online
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The internet has not only turned retail on its head, but shoppers, including chocolate lovers, are comfortable shopping online and having everything from empanadas to lasagnas delivered to their door. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Darlene Totilo, Darlene's Heavenly Desires, Isabel Ballesteros, Old Greenwich
New Year’s Day Plunge to Benefit Kids in Crisis 2018 is Cancelled
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Anyone wishing to support Kids in Crisis can help by stopping at
Upper Crust Bagel shop in Old Greenwich, which is open from 8:00am – 2:00pm, for one of the souvenir towels in exchange for a donation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Angela Swift, Houlihan Lawrence, Kids in Crisis, Old Greenwich, Upper Crust Bagel Company
Again, P&Z, Neighbors Balk at 143 Sound Beach Avenue Development Filed Under 8-30g
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The last public hearing on the proposed development on Sound Beach Ave drew a standing room only crowd. Again. The building features just 47 parking spots for 60 units, in which 30% would be marketed as affordable under CT General Statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Adam Tooter, Board of Selectmen, Chip Haslun, CT General Statute 8-30g, Fire Chief Siecienski
HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Shore Colonial Cottage South of Old Greenwich Village
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Located in Old Greenwich, south of the village, 53 Edgewater Drive is an updated shore colonial cottage on Ollie’s Creek, offering mesmerizing and idyllic views. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Greenwich House of the Week (Advertisement), 53 Edgewater Drive, Jackie Hammock, Old Greenwich, Susan Connal
September Binney Park Pond Dredge Update: Materials Being Removed, ETA for Reopening Spring ’18
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Workers were busy removing dredge material from Binney Park Pond on Saturday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Binney Park Pond, dredge, Greewnich, Joe Siciliano, Old Greenwich, Parks & Rec
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Rummage Room Grand Reopening Set for Sept 5, 2017
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All money raised goes to charities that benefit women and children. On an annual basis the store generally raises $150-$175,000.
Though the prices are very reasonable — bargains indeed — over the past 51 years, the Rummage Room has contributed well over $ 4 million to charity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Old Greenwich, Rummage Room
UPDATE: Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept Raises $6,000 in 2 Hours for Texas Hurricane Harvey Relief
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Members of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept were joined by middle school and Greenwich High School students to collect donations to help with the epic floods in Texas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, American Red Cross, flood relief, Hurricane Harvey, Old Greenwich, Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept
Residents Balk at 60-Unit Building at 143 Sound Beach: Underparked, Won’t Attract Millenials
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Testimony for the 60 unit residential building proposed for 143 Sound Beach Ave in Old Greenwich went on until midnight on Tuesday. The hour did not deter residents who bashed the proposal that featured just 47 parking spaces for 60 units of housing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 143 Sound Beach Avenue, Ivy Capital Partners, LLC, millenials, Old Greenwich, Old Greenwich Village
PHOTOS: Cloudy Skies Spare Memorial Day Parade, Pleasant Temps Prevail
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Photos of Monday’s Memorial Day Parade on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich courtesy of Leslie Perry. Continue Reading →