P&Z Denies Berkley Insurance Co Proposed Large Office Building on Steamboat Road

In the motion to deny Berkley Insurance Co’s large office building, Greenwich P&Z noted that 1976 zoning restrictions put the brakes on large scale office development and encouraged residential uses wherever possible to create more housing opportunities. Berkley already has their global HQ at 475 Steamboat. The new office building would have been an adjacent satellite on the parcels home to the former CT Iron Works, a two family house and two older office buildings. Continue Reading →

Arch In Bloom Awaits You with Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garlands; Flurry Fest Set for Sat, Dec 6

Derek D’Andrea and his crew at Arch in Bloom have created a winter wonderland that includes Christmas trees in a variety of sizes and types, as well as wreaths and garlands. All are fresh cut from a variety of local sources. Also, the retail shop is brimming with gifts and ornaments for Christmas and Hanukkah. Arch in Bloom is also busy planning the upcoming annual Flurry Fest set for Saturday, Dec 6 from 12-6:00pm. Continue Reading →