Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The two-house development is planned for the end of Sonnet Drive.
The Planning Board approved the master plan for a two-house development at the end of Sonnet Drive in a 6-0 vote Wednesday night. Member Stephen Brusini recused himself. The project, called Long Meadow Phase II, is actually on land located between the original Long Meadow Farms project off Frenchtown Road and Sonnet Drive off Woodbridge in High Hawk. And the developer is Richard Scherr, not Tom Primeau, who developed the original Long Meadow Farms several years ago. The town has had its issues with Primo over finish work left undone at Long Meadow Farms. In the most recent action, the Town Council told Town Solicitor Peter Clarkin to tap the developer’s performance bond to cover the costs of the work – guardrails, landscaping – left …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Aug. 1.
Board of Canvassers meeting: The board will be selecting poll workers for the state primary, Sept. 11. The meeting takes place at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room B at Town Hall. Planning Board meeting: The Planning Board moves into the post-Brad Bishop phase tonight. Bishop was named to fill the remainder of Henry Boezi’s term on the Town Council Monday night. The new chair, Stephen Brusini, was named earlier this month. On the agenda is Master Plan for Long Meadow Phase II. The meeting, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, starts at 7 p.m. The agenda is attached, right. EG Track Club’s Summer Series: Children ages 4 to 14 are welcome to come to the track at East Greenwich High School and spend a couple hours running, jumping, and having fun in…
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, June 20.
Planning Board meeting: No presentations or hearings at tonight’s meeting. Rather, they will be electing a new chair and vice chair for the committee. Chairman Brad Bishop is stepping down from the board in January (and perhaps sooner, if he is elected to the Town Council in November). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Affordable Housing Task Force meeting: On the agenda is an update on the long-awaited Comprehensive Plan update and a draft report to the Town Council. The group meets in Conference Room B at Town Hall at 3 p.m. Open Studio Day at Shady Lea Mill: Today is the first open studio day of the summer season. Visitors are welcome between noon and four. All studios will not be open but you will meet …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Before shoves hit the ground, however, many more approvals are needed.
After hours of testimony over three separate Planning Board meetings, members finally voted Wednesday night, granting master plan approval to Joe Zenga’s 40-unit Greenwich Boulevard development by a vote of 6-0. “I didn’t think you guys would be so thorough,” said Zenga after the vote. The longtime East Greenwich resident had remained largely silent over the course of the meetings, letting his team - led by lawyer David Igliozzi – do the talking. The original plan, unveiled in April 2011, called for 62 housing units. By the time it came before the Planning Board in March, the number had been reduced to 40, with one commercial building where the Sunnybrook Farms now stands. The development would extend from Main Street (Sunnybrook Farms) …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, June 6.
Planning Board meeting: The Planning Board will resume their review of Greenwich Boulevard, a 40-unit complex on property stretching from Sunnybrook Farms on Main Street, east to the train tracks and south behind American Legion Post #15. Hanaford PTG meeting: This is it, the last chance to attend a Hanaford PTG meeting this school year. Don’t put it off any longer! The meeting, held in the cafeteria, begins at 9:30 a.m. EGHS & Cole Playoff Action: In addition to the Boys Lacrosse team’s state championship win, the Boys Baseball team lost against Hendriken, 4-0, ending their season. At the middle school level, the Cole Boys Baseball team beat Gaudet Middle School. The only game today is Girls Fastpitch Softball – EGHS versus Prout at …
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A few abutters voice concerns on traffic flow and snow removal, while members of the EG Housing Authority applaud the inclusion of 10 affordable housing units.
Joe Zenga’s plans to put 40 housing units on roughly 4.5 acres of land abutting American Legion Post 15 were methodically vetted last week during a four-hour-long Planning Board meeting at Town Hall. Testimony and public comment were halted at 11 p.m. May 23, with plans to take up the issue again – and vote – at a meeting on June 6. Zenga is looking for "master plan" approval to build 40 residential units, 10 of which would be deed-restricted as affordable. Also part of the plan is a commercial/retail building where the Sunnybrook Farms is now. Because a court reporter did not show up, the proceedings were taped. Lawyers from both sides agreed to abide by a transcript of the tape, which they could review. Engineers for the developer took …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, May 23.
Planning Board meeting: The only thing on tonight's agenda is the Greenwich Boulevard development proposed for property behind the American Legion Hall on Main Street, and including Sunnybrook Farms. Joseph Zenga wants to build 40 housing units on the site in the style (designed by the same architect) as Greene Street Cottages. The meeting is held in Council Chambers at 7 p.m. 'Hiring our Heroes' Job Fair: Today at the Warwick Armory, 541 Post Road, from 1 to 4 p.m., is a job fair for employers and veteran and military spouse job seekers to meet and match needs with job skills. The event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Free, easy registration for both employers and job seekers is available at: http://www.uschamber.com/…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, May 16.
Sen. Whitehouse constituent hours: Members of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s staff will be at the East Greenwich Free Library today from 4 to 6 p.m. to answer questions you may have on issues including military and veteran affairs, social security questions, and small business resources. Everything You Want to Know About Teens, Part 4 – Prescription Drugs: The fourth in a series of presentations targeted to helping parents talk to their teenage children about challenging subjects. Guest speakers include a representative from The Blessing Way, Fred Procopio M.D., and Scott Scheer from Assisted Recovery. It takes place in the auditorium at St. Luke’s Church at 6:30 p.m. Planning Board meeting: On the agenda is a four-house subdivision plan at …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, May 2.
Planning Board meeting: The building at 60 Crompton Avenue is on the agenda for final approval tonight. The building, which sits above the Transfer Station, was initially planned for business offices. The new owner is planning to put in 16 apartments. The Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. EGHS & Cole Jazz Concert: Cooooooool music will fill the air at Cole Middle School tonight as the high school and middles jazz emsemble takes to the stage at Cole in performance. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is free. All are welcome. Avenger home action: The EGHS Golf team will be playing against Bishop Hendricken and Pilgrim at the Avengers’ “home” course today — Potowomut Golf Club on Ives Road — at 3 p.m. Blogging for EG Patch: The fame…
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, March 21.
Planning Board meeting: The developer hoping to put a MacDonald's on New London Turnpike across the street from the Centre of New England will be back before the board tonight, looking for a "major change to the approved plan." The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. New Neighbors meeting: The East Greenwich-Cowesett New Neighbors Club meets tonight at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Greenwich United Methodist Church, located at 1558 South County Trail. Because it is an evening meeting, babysitting will not be provided. This month URI Professor Roberta Humble will present "The Big Rhode Island Quiz." Take the quiz, listen to the amazing answers, and discover new and exciting information about Rhode …
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