“Fortunately, Greenwich RTM members have very sensitive “hogwash antennae” that can see through smoke and mirrors.” – Peter Berg Continue Reading →
Berg: Rink Can Be Built “Harborside”
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Peter Berg
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Rink Task Force Hearing: Innovative Ideas Suggested
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Peter Berg urged the task force to locate the rink on the footprint of the teen center building, formerly a factory, at 100 Arch Street to create “Harborside Arena” with a café and grill with water views and views of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Fred Camillo, Hamill Rink, James Walsh, Joe Rothenberg, Lucy von Brachel, Matt DesChamps
Binney to Boccuzzi: RTM Okays Interim Funding for Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study
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“If you are frustrated by traffic, if you’re concerned about letting your kids walk to school, if you’re sick of not being able to find a parking space, this is one of the solutions that we have. Let’s explore our town, our neighborhoods and let’s explore Stamford.” – Lucy von Brachel Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Transportation, 203 Vote, Aidan Fay, Ali Ghiorse, Anthony Moor, Binney Park
Restricting Gas Powered Leaf Blowers? Dozens Testify at RTM in Support of Amended Noise Ordinance
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“People are working from home more and more, and I’m getting complaints about that. Most of the landscapers I’ve spoken to – most are really good friends of mine – they agree with that.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Abigail Vadai, Charlie Clark, Dr. Sarah Gamble, Ferdinando Schiro, Fred Camillo, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, GCDS
Cos Cob Library Proposal Hits a Snag in the Form of Alternate Proposal from the Community
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An alternate plan alluded to during this week’s P&Z meeting would not require any variances. But it hinges on the library purchasing 7 Suburban Ave and turning it into a parking lot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cos Cob Library, Cos Cob School, Greenwich Library, Peter Berg, Plan B
RTM Sense of the Meeting Resolution Approved to “Send a Message” to Hartford on 8-30g
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“The town has failed in all respects. The SOMR is a scare tactic, and only represents 150 people who want to change the only regulation that will provide the affordable housing.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Cheryl Moss, Ellen Brennan-Galvin, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno, Jane Sprung
An Open Letter to the Members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation
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“We are as concerned as everyone about the economic impact of the pandemic. However, current indicators suggest our Town’s finances have held steadfast. Property transactions — and conveyance tax revenues — have increased. Divide the $900,000 difference between the BET and BOE budgets by the 16,000 families living in Greenwich and one gets $56.25.” – group letter Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Ali Ghiorse, Alison Soler, Allison Walsh, Andrea Casson, Barbara Hindman, Barbara O'Neill, Candace Garthwaite
Historic District Commission Member’s Reappointment Hits a Bump
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While the Appointments Committee voted 9-0-0 in favor of another term for Darius Toraby, the land Use Committee’s vote last week was 6 against, 1 in favor and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Darius Toraby, George Flouty, Greenwich Historical Society, Historic District Commission, Peter Berg, Strickland Road
Edward Washburn: GHS Teacher, Soldier, Casualty of Spanish Flu
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“With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land.” – The Green Witch, November, 1918 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Edward E. Washburn, Edward Elvin Washburn, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Historical Society, Karen Frederick, Peter Berg
First Selectman Names Advisory Committee for Greenwich Plaza Rail Station Project
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Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced the formation of an advisory group which will help inform the planned redevelopment and expansion of the Greenwich Plaza and the Greenwich rail station in the downtown business district. Continue Reading →