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It won’t stop construction of the dense high rise luxury apartment development at the bottom of Mason Street (on the former Honda dealership site), but a court ruling yesterday scored a victory for local oversight. See GreenwichWise August 1 Story The court upheld two key modifications mandated by the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission: (1) No commercial retail space in the residential-zoned building, as mandated by local Greenwich zoning rules (2) Affordable units must match market-rate...
Court Rules Mason Street Developer Can’t Bend 8-30g or Greenwich Zoning Laws
It won’t stop construction of the dense high rise luxury apartment development at the bottom of Mason Street (on the former Honda dealership site), but a court ruling yesterday sco...
Aug 11, 2026
Transportation columnist Jim Cameron makes the case that electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Connecticut are getting a "free ride" on state highways. Because EV owners bypass the gas pump, they also skip out on Connecticut’s 43-cents-per-gallon fuel tax—the state's primary funding source for highway maintenance and road repairs. Cameron argues that this isn't just a missed revenue opportunity; it's an equity issue. Heavy EV batteries add significant weight, causing more wear and tear on roads...
In High-Tax Connecticut, EV Drivers Get a Rare Free Ride
Transportation columnist Jim Cameron makes the case that electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Connecticut are getting a "free ride" on state highways. Because EV owners bypass the gas...
Aug 10, 2026
Greenwich’s push for increased residential density is heading right down Route 1. A proposed 13-unit townhouse development at 1205 East Putnam Avenue—sandwiched between Pet Pantry and the Exit 5 McDonald's—is officially under review by the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission. P&Z Discussion of Project If approved, the project will demolish an existing single-family home built in 1900 to make way for two 3.5-story rental buildings. Under Greenwich’s local 6-110 workforce housing regulation, 2...
Greenwich Density With a Big Mac to Go
Greenwich’s push for increased residential density is heading right down Route 1. A proposed 13-unit townhouse development at 1205 East Putnam Avenue—sandwiched between Pet Pantry...
Aug 9, 2026
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