A Grand Vision for Greenwich Harbor

Roger Sherman Baldwin (RSB) Park, a coastal waterfront jewel on Greenwich Harbor, adjacent to I-95 Exit 3 and the Greenwich Train Station, is in the spotlight. The historic red-brick building, formerly home to the Arch Street Teen Center, stands at the park's entrance. It is at this park where the popular Greenwich Town Party happens annually in May and where the ferries launch to Island Beach and Great Captain's Island.

Re-imagining the Arch Street Building: On January 29, 2026, First Selectman Fred Camillo officially formed the Arch Street Task Force. Their immediate mission is to re-imagine the future of the historic 1870 red-brick building at 100 Arch Street, which returned to town oversight after the Teen Center’s lease expired on December 31, 2025. The task force is charged with preparing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a sustainable new use for the site—potentially a bistro or community hub—likely via a public-private partnership that modernizes the structure while the town retains ownership.

The Group to Get the Job Done:  To manage the building’s transition and secure community buy-in, First Selectman Camillo has assembled a task force with the expertise required to move from concept to reality. Led by Chair Sabine Schoenberg (real estate/energy) and Vice Chair Icy Frantz (community/Teen Center legacy), the group includes former State Senator L. Scott Frantz, RTM’s Steve Waters, and architect Katherine LoBalbo. The team is rounded out by attorney Mickey Lowitt, Stacey Sears Higdon (Junior League/Skate Park liaison), and Sue Bodson (Board of Parks and Recreation liaison). Other members include Luis Velasquez (ADA compliance) and incoming representatives from Planning & Zoning (P&Z) and the BET. Public meetings will be held by Zoom on Fridays, at 3 PM, beginning February 13.

The $10 Million Budget Request: Parallel to the Arch Street Task Force's work, a broader vision for the harbor took a major step forward on January 27, 2026. During his FY27 capital budget presentation, Camillo proposed $10 million for the redesign of RSB Park. This ambitious request aims to relocate the Parks & Trees operations and equipment storage sheds to the Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility, finally clearing the waterfront for new green spaces and walking paths. The existing skatepark is expected to remain in its current location.

Between the Lines: The effort to reclaim the park from industrial use while restoring its historic entry building will surely spark much public conversation about the future of this valuable Greenwich waterfront asset.

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