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Greenwich Assessor and BET Chair Explain Ins and Outs of Town Reval at LWV Forum

BET chair David Weisbrod said Districts 1, 2 and 8 increased at faster rates, with District 1 increasing  37.7%, District 2 increasing 30.6% and District 8 increasing 30.7%. The town’s Assessor, Lauren Elliott said there were a bout 950 appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals (whose members are elected) out of the town’s 20,000 parcels.

Around Town

Riverside Garden Club To Celebrate Nation’s 250th at Knapp’s Tavern

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The Riverside Garden Club invites all to join them for a tour of the Colonial Herb Garden and light refreshments. Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has generously volunteered to brew ale using the hops grown at the colonial garden.  Come sample what George Washington would have been served at the Knapp’s Tavern during his traverse through Greenwich 250 years ago. Continue Reading →

Government

Owner of Connecticut Strip Club Pleads Guilty

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Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

The club operator pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to use an interstate facility to promote or facilitate prostitution, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of five years; one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of five years; one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years; and two counts of engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from unlawful activity, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years on each count. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

At Raphaël’s Bakery, Orange Awning Signals Welcoming Atmosphere, Superior Menu

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Raphaël’s Bakery on Mason Street in Greenwich is hard to miss, with its orange awning, matching outdoor seating, and cheerful spring flowers. When customers step inside, they are greeted with a wide display of pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and baked goods. Amelie ordered a turkey and comté sandwich, Julia ordered a vegetarian sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, and Sara enjoyed a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich. Continue Reading →