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P&Z Watch: Greenwich Communities Proposal for Cos Cob Parking Lot – “Inward Facing and Closed Off”
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“What we try to do when we build these new housing communities is not build them in environmental injustice zones – not between loud train stations and loud highways with a large amount of air pollution.” – Kate LoBalbo, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Cos Cob Park, Cos Cob train station, environmenal injustice, Greenwich Communities, James Walsh
Local Architect Seeks to Buy and Develop Town Owned Land for Infill Housing
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Greenwich resident Peter Boldt of Cos Cob was on the Board of Selectmen agenda Thursday for a discussion of a request to purchase five Town properties to develop for infill housing. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armstrong Court, Booth Court, Fred Camillo, Glen Avon Drive, Greenwich Communities, Indian Field Road
Details Emerge as Greenwich Communities Eyes Air Rights on Underused Commuter Lot in Cos Cob
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All the units would be for the town workforce. They would be two-bedroom apartments, about 1200 sq ft each, each with its own laundry and two bathrooms. There would be six units per floor for a total of 12 units per building. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, Cos Cob, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Communities, I95
United in Values, Greenwich Republicans Unanimously Endorse Full Slate for Fall Elections
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The RTC voted unanimously on a slate of candidates to compete in the municipal election on November 7. For Board of Education, 4 candidates were nominated for 2 openings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Adele Caroll, Andrea Blume, Beth MacGillavray, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Charles Edward Thivierge, Dan Ozizmir
Greenwich Communities Announces CHFA Financing for Armstrong Court Phase 4
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CHFA award Greenwich Community’s 9% Housing Tax Credits for Armstrong Court Phase 4 totaling $13,515,848. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Armstrong Court, CHFA, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Greenwich Communities, Sam Romeo
A Team Effort: Officials Promote Assistance Programs in Forum on Rising Heating Costs
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As residents anticipate record high energy costs this winter, a forum organized by First Selectman Fred Camillo on Wednesday highlighted assistance programs. A week earlier, Eversource announced that on average, a residential electric customer could see an increase of approximately 48% over their current monthly bill, or approximately $85 per month. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, Demetria Nelson, Dept of Human Services, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Jim Himes
Greenwich Communities Unhappy with Conditions of P&Z Approval for Vinci Gardens
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P&Z voted to approve the 52-unit senior independent living building but on the condition they lose the mansard roof and use brick veneer instead of vinyl siding. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, brick veneer, Byram School, Dennis Yeskey, Greenwich Communities, Kristoff Memorial Tree
Lengthy Sept 8 P&Z Agenda: Smilow Cancer Center, Greenwich Ave Intersections, Chabad Preschool, Renamba
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Get a bowl of popcorn ready. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anne Kristoff, Anthony Johnson, BNA, bumpouts, Byram Neighborhood Association
Well Attended Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Massive Facelift at Armstrong Court
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The green ribbon was small, and so were the scissors, but the crowd that gathered at Armstrong Court to celebrate Phase II of renovations to the 1950’s era housing development was substantial. Continue Reading →