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Lamont has described Connecticut’s housing shortage as among the most severe in the country, driving up costs for working families, deterring businesses from investing or growing, and worsening homelessness. Continue Reading →
“We all agree that Connecticut needs more housing, and I very much appreciate the efforts of our Governor and colleagues in the House to reach out to and work with mayors, first selectmen from both sizes of the aisle, CCM and the COGs to eliminate the most conflicting parts of the bill. However I believe that the new bill requires input from the public. We can not build public trust by sidelining the public. – Hector Arzeno, (D-151) Continue Reading →
The applicant referred to on Oxer Place as a “de facto cul-de-sac,” but neighbors described it as a dead end with maxed out on-street parking at night, a history of flooding and pedestrian traffic via path to Henry Street. Continue Reading →
Also, according to the application narrative, in addition to 169 W Putnam Ave, the property owner, Alex Gurevich also owns the office building at 177 West Putnam Avenue, which is not immediately next door, but one door down. Continue Reading →
“I don’t think it’s fair for residents to have to bear the burden of three months of rock work. And they’re not done. It’s like living down the street from a full-on quarry.” – Susan Mutti, Locust Street resident Continue Reading →
“If this moves ahead, now we’ve rezoned a very large area into a different business zone, and I’m not too sure what would ever happen in the future.” –P&Z commissioner Nick Macri Continue Reading →
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 →
The Board of Selectmen voted on “A request for Municipal Improvement status for the Old Greenwich School project” at their meeting on Thursday morning. The discussion was a second read of the request. The first read was on March 22 meeting, prior to BET decision day on the fiscal 2024 budget, where Democratic members urged the full board’s approval of $34.9 million for a total renovation of the school. That did not happen. The BET did approve $1.1 million to complete Architecture & Engineering work. Continue Reading →
Mr. LaRow has worked with the Town since 2007, rising from Senior Planner to Deputy Director of the Department. Previously he was a Planning Associate with Fredrick P. Clark in Albany. Continue Reading →
“I struggle with the need to sacrifice a residential neighborhood to offer enhanced cancer care given the availability of a variety of commercial sites both within Greenwich and nearby, many of which are already home to a host of specialized healthcare services and centers.” – P&Z commissioner Peter Lowe Continue Reading →