The proposal for the new Smilow Cancer center has been reduced 30% since its original 90,000 sq ft proposal. Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Proposed Greenwich Hospital Smilow Cancer Center Returns, Slimmed Down 25%
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P&Z Watch: Chestnut Island Discussion Focuses on Responsibility for Maintenance
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“The intent is to design something that looks like Crocus Hill. Just mow the lawn and the crocuses will take care of themselves. It’s literally lawn and crocuses and trees.” – Richard Hein, chair of the Greenscapes Committee Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Andy Fox, Chestnut Island, Greenscapes Committee, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Nick Macri
P&Z to Discuss Proposed Assisted Living Facility Zone and 4-Story Facility with 130 Units on Old Track Rd
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The July 14 P&Z agenda includes a pre-application from Renamba Greenwich LLC for a zoning amendment which would allow an assisted living facility. Renamba wants to develop a parcel on Old Track Road with 100 one-bed units and 30 memory care studios. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Real Estate, assisted living, assisted living facility, Bruce Cohen, FAR
Outdoor Dining in Greenwich Begins to Take Shape
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As of Wednesday 11 establishments had approval for expanded outdoor dining including three restaurants and several country clubs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, Dom Delfino, Joey B's, Joey Champagne, Katie DeLuca
Greenwich P&Z to Expedite Outdoor Dining in Response to Lamont’s Order 7MM
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“I foresee Greenwich Avenue being closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day for the warm weather months – being closed to traffic from 5:00pm or 5:30pm on, with a lot of parking available on the side streets and in the parking lots in the back. Now is our chance to transform the downtown area and make Greenwich Ave, at least for part of the year, that open air pedestrian mall concept we’ve been talking about forever.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, COVID-19, Katie DeLuca, Ned Lamont, outdoor dining
P&Z and Wetlands Close for Cleaning after Employee Calls in Sick with Flu-Like Symptoms
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“This is a national health emergency. I cannot stress that enough. We’re getting reports of people on social media sharing posts that are not true and sending around emails almost in a reckless manner. It goes beyond somebody being political. The wrong information can kill somebody. – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, COVID-19, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Town Hall, Katie DeLuca, Margarita Alban, Planning & Zoning
P&Z Watch: Questions on Fate of Mature Growth Trees Behind Proposed 22-Unit Building at Former Friendly’s
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M&T Bank in Cos Cob at 100 East Putnam wants to remain open throughout construction of a mixed use building with 22 apartments including moderate income units, submitted under the town’s 6-110 workforce housing regulation before a moratorium was initiated. The commission has concerns that a stand of old growth trees would be removed at the steep ledge behind the development. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Cos Cob, CVS, Moderate Income, Planning & Zoning, Section 6-110, workforce housing
Selectmen Discuss Properties Coming off Tax Rolls, Purchased by Private Schools and Hospital
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During a workshop on Monday, First Selectman Camillo said he was concerned about the number properties coming off the tax rolls, in particular the ones being bought by private schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Brunswick School, FAR, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Academy, Jill Oberlander, Lauren Rabin
Neighbors Riled over Proposed Use of Historic Overlay for 4,000 Sq Ft “Carriage House” in Front of 1923 English Manor
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Neighbors in the area of Calhoun Drive and Upland waited for hours to testify against a proposed 4,500 sq ft “carriage house” in front of a historic 1923 house at 21 Calhoun Drive that likely, even if preserved, would no longer be visible from the street. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Andy Fox, Calhoun Drive, carriage house, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Margarita Alban
Riverside Towing Ability to Operate Challenged at P&Z Following Cease & Desist
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Riverside Towing received a cease and desist order from Greenwich’s Zoning Enforcement Officer because they only have a permit for repair service at 561 West Putnam Ave. The question is whether towing is a use that falls under repair. Continue Reading →