On Monday the Town of Greenwich issued an RFP (#7626) for a mixed use development in the Island Beach Parking lot at 121 Arch Street. The Town encourages the developer to submit creative proposals which will include commercial uses that generate strong economic activity such as shopping, dining, and entertainment, while conforming to the existing surrounding area and neighborhoods. Continue Reading →
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Camillo’s 21-22 Budget Features New Civic Center, Soil Remediation and Park at Greenwich Harbor
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Under the proposed budget, tax payers with a home assessed at $1 million would see their annual property tax increase $203. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Harbor, Hamill Rink, mill rate, property tax, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Allegra Dance Greenwich Adapts to No-Touch Dance Instruction
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Covid took a toll on dance studios but Carrie Page, owner of Allegra Dance Greenwich migrated class to Zoom and even organized a socially distanced recital in the park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Health, Sports, Allegra Dance Greenwich, Carrie Page, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Town Opens RFP for Redevelopment of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
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Greenwich is looking for a licensed design firm to create a new vision for Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, which extends into Greenwich Harbor and is surrounded by water on three sides. It serves as the Town’s public open space and hosts many annual events that draw thousands. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dept of Public Works, DPW shed, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Harbor, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
First Selectman’s Proposed 20-21 Budget: What’s Cut? What’s Funded?
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Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, Central Middle School, Dept of Public Works, Dorothy Hamill Rink
Greenwich Free Press 2019 Year in Photos
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In 2019 restaurants opened. Houses were demolished. There were parades, plays, contests, graduations, and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Adopt-A-Dog, Boxcar Cantina, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Camry Ferrara, Cardinal Crazies
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Acquired by Hagerty
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Northeast’s premier ‘Competition of Elegance’ the Concours d’Elegance is Hagerty’s latest investment in connecting car lovers to cool events. n addition to the event’s traditional features, Hagerty expects to add “hands on the wheel” opportunities for show-goers, including its popular “Ride & Drives” that put people behind the wheel and in the passenger seat of cool, older cars, and its Hagerty Driving Experience, which teaches drivers 15- to 25-years-old the dying art of operating a stick shift. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Concours d'Elegance, Hagerty, Mary Wennerstrom, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Greenwich Wine + Food Announces Final Schedule for Sept 20-21 Event
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This year the event will benefit Food Rescue US and the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Aaron Bautista, Bill Taibe, Chef Geoff Lazlo, Christian Petroni, Culinary Village, David Guimaraes, David Rose
Wine + Food Festival 2019: Michael Franti & Spearhead to Open for Little Big Town
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Known for his efforts to spread positivity through music, Franti will open for GRAMMY award-winning band Little Big Town, closing out the festivities for the ninth annual event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Little Big Town, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Wine + Food Festival
2019 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance to Feature Amazing Cars & Motorcycles
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Greenwich Concours is unique in that it is two shows back to back. Saturday is the Concours Americana for American cars and Sunday is the Concours International. Continue Reading →