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Selectwoman Lauren Rabin told the board that WestCOG approved an additional allocation for a North Street project. \"We asked for an additional $461,200 to approve to make sure that we can start that construction in the summer of 2025. And it was approved,\" she said. Rabin also said WestCOG hired a consultant to review municipalities' Americans with Disabilities Act transition plans and that Greenwich's review is scheduled for summer 2025.

Camillo said the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) approved grants tied to repetitive-loss properties identified by WestCOG, noting that two families present at the meeting would be helped; the board described the grant aid as not costing Greenwich taxpayers directly. \"These are grants to help in some cases lift the houses up,\" Camillo said, describing severe flooding impacts for some homeowners.

On parks, Camillo said the health board gave a unanimous vote for a proposed dog park in Byram and that the matter will move to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) department for further review. He also said the town will look for potential dog-park sites in Riverside after residents raised that need.

Camillo reported an initial meeting of the America250 committee and scheduled site visits March 11–12 for the Veterans Plaza Park project, where the historic district commission and staff presented two design ideas to be considered. He also described exploring whether local veterans organizations should coordinate more formally through a veterans council.

The town recognized Thomas from the Information Technology department as employee of the month and noted the upcoming retirement of longtime town employee Paul Henlicki, mentioning his continued availability to help informally. Public comment included a question about recognition for Merchant Marine veterans; resident David Bold asked whether Merchant Marine veterans are entitled to participation in veterans ceremonies and flag raisings; the chair noted there is no formal restriction on recognition but that a separate request is needed for a dedicated flag raising.

These updates did not produce formal motions or votes in the recorded portion of the meeting but provide scheduling and direction for follow-up (e.g., P&Z review of the dog park; ADA transition plan review scheduled through WestCOG).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Greenwich Board of Selectmen, February 27,2025","oneSentenceSummary","First Selectman Fred Camillo and Selectwoman Lauren Rabin briefed the board on a range of town matters, including a WestCOG allocation for a North Street project, a grant program for repetitive-loss properties, a unanimous health board vote on a dog park in Byram and plans for veterans-focused projects.","taxTitle","Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",80074,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6065801,"Selectmen begin review of 2025 outdoor dining guidelines; barrier costs, season dates debated",495,795000,1290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195076-cb5a5b987d762acdf9b3c46568113a14&start=795&end=1290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195076-cb5a5b987d762acdf9b3c46568113a14/thumbnail_795000.jpg","/articles/6065801/Connecticut/Selectmen-begin-review-of-2025-outdoor-dining-guidelines-barrier-costs-season-dates-debated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065801-ddfd54d684e7744061c44214f06acddf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457092&Signature=BXc8xiFpDYTODii9sxaK3Dq3WNjtqu2X0cRZ71Wu5U2B1FFz6CrvC9uHCSh2ZfVPdt8yMwRPnAf2wKG41OIC8DWCDPrFbrpRQ70oGqOm15dwzIKbORtw~EWsk9i6eBEQ1WG7ArfGma1otxqr9YRIthgFr1kpbX7k7xSXqlwcv1zqpW8yUCxl0~wqucYL~ksjbPXhqBNA-vcazyq-kIj2cPNxtBUiwtGtqQ1Vl6RQUbm4rJ9GbmwUQowtVtU2KFpIz1SAgaMhIM-vpdZbKIGqKXhmoQ~OCZOTo0YgGMvvRNH1br3uLvsnDbFAd9-bIhSKrzA-ZhLkudretRW-EkFrpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff presented a first reading of proposed 2025 outdoor dining guidelines at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 27, outlining a shorter season and an incremental increase to barrier fees used to secure outdoor dining areas.

\"We have made a couple of recommended changes in the guidelines. One is to shorten the season a bit, beginning right before Memorial Day and ending mid-October. The other is to increase the cost ... for the barriers to recognize the cost that the town incurs to put them in place,\" said Kate Bush, town administrator and chief operating officer, during the presentation.

Bush said the proposal would not immediately raise barrier fees to the full town cost, but would move to that level in phases. Selectmembers questioned the exact pricing and asked staff to provide a clear per-stall or per-foot cost breakdown at the next meeting. Selectwoman Janet Stone McWiggin asked whether the (proposed) increase would be a large jump; staff said the current referenced figure rose from about $29 to $47 (the meeting record shows that change would add roughly $12 per linear unit in the barrier component) and that the total financial impact per restaurant would likely be in the low hundreds of dollars depending on how many parking stalls are converted.

Board members and staff reiterated that occupancy limits remain a Department of Health determination. \"The occupancy is determined by the Board of Health — that permit, not this forum,\" said Selectwoman Lauren Rabin.

Discussion also addressed aesthetics and logistics: members recalled a 2024 design contest for barrier wraps and described a preference for solutions that are durable and not visually distracting, with a suggestion to explore wooden planter-box-style barriers that could be privately funded and easier for DPW to maintain. John Conte, a town landscape architect mentioned by staff, said he would help with design options.

No vote was taken on the guidelines at the Feb. 27 meeting; staff and the board agreed to return the item for a second read at the board's March meeting on March 13. Staff was asked to provide exact fee calculations and examples of barrier designs for that session.

The discussion was procedural and policy-oriented; no regulatory change or fee increase takes effect until the board acts on a subsequent reading and adopts a final guideline.","Board heard a first read of proposed 2025 outdoor dining guidelines. Staff recommended shortening the season to run from just before Memorial Day to mid-October and phasing in an increase to barrier costs; a second read is scheduled for March 13.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6065807,"Selectmen approve minutes, commemorative Vietnam flag and several board appointments",1024,734000,1758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195076-cb5a5b987d762acdf9b3c46568113a14&start=734&end=1758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195076-cb5a5b987d762acdf9b3c46568113a14/thumbnail_734000.jpg","/articles/6065807/Connecticut/Selectmen-approve-minutes-commemorative-Vietnam-flag-and-several-board-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065807-b816f518da39035c717d555179d9dabf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457092&Signature=cSrhP8Gevx8D9MHCeMbzt42gb-NCipOdBB5G22E4sPIQyoH8lSZQSLH101bAJYTjsPSQ7Px5l1fHFvBzTWnYuvneSc5Idjy7Kmul9mLb9~68avJ44Mq3r5qyjTi7RWUVAkEip-2~vDorC0y7r3wK7pia-8UxCAQdZgyN0b7lHUyvjcA7hEVQLmE8tF2jD-bT~APLBH2iCaPFQ6wUjuwIWZzygOrHHp-RPXBhiyvvC0~~ppT7MMRkRNKBLr3tza0QrE6ENY~7PCFUCqBJnSTYG0aXxo8zHYhPxY9PYioLEqfkEGO0VZ2-VfqzUqZUB0yNxBKkGmKMButkm-~2jmUxPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectmen unanimously approved routine minutes, a commemorative flag request and four appointments at its Feb. 27 meeting.

In roll-call style motions, the board approved the minutes of the Feb. 13 regular meeting and the Feb. 13 special meeting. Both motions were made and seconded and each vote was recorded as affirmative by First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin and Selectwoman Janet Stone McWiggin.

The board then approved a request to raise a commemorative flag for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. \"I move that we approve the request to raise the commemorative flag for National Vietnam War Veterans Day ... on March 29,\" said Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, who made the motion; the motion was seconded by Selectwoman Janet Stone McWiggin and approved unanimously.

The board confirmed four nominations to local advisory bodies: William Finger (Affordable Housing Trust, term to 03/31/2028); Heidi Nolte (Commission on Aging, term to 06/30/2028); Laura de Bonaventura (Energy Management Advisory Committee, term to 12/31/2028); and Vincent DeFina (Greenwich Communities, term to 07/31/2029). Each appointment was moved by Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, seconded by Selectwoman Janet Stone McWiggin, and approved by the three-member board.

The board made the appointments and approvals by voice vote recorded during the meeting; no dissenting votes were recorded.

The meeting adjourned after the nominations and routine business.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes (02/13/2025 regular): Mover: Mary Reedy (motion introduced); Second: Janet Stone McWiggin; Vote: Camillo — yes; Rabin — yes; Stone McWiggin — yes; Outcome: approved.
- Approval of minutes (02/13/2025 special): Mover: Lauren Rabin; Second: Janet Stone McWiggin; Vote: unanimous; Outcome: approved.
- Commemorative flag for National Vietnam War Veterans Day (to be raised March 29): Motion text in meeting: \"I move that we approve the request to raise the commemorative flag for National Vietnam War Veterans Day ... on March 29.\" Mover: Lauren Rabin; Second: Janet Stone McWiggin; Vote: Camillo — yes; Rabin — yes; Stone McWiggin — yes; Outcome: approved.
- Appointments: William Finger (Affordable Housing Trust, term exp. 03/31/2028); Heidi Nolte (Commission on Aging, term exp. 06/30/2028); Laura de Bonaventura (Energy Management Advisory Committee, term exp. 12/31/2028); Vincent DeFina (Greenwich Communities, term exp. 07/31/2029). Each: Mover: Lauren Rabin; Second: Janet Stone McWiggin; Vote: unanimous; Outcome: appointed.

No formal ordinances, resolutions or budget votes were taken during the recorded items summarized above.","At the Feb. 27 Town of Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting, members approved routine minutes, unanimously approved a request to raise a commemorative Vietnam War Veterans flag on March 29 and confirmed four appointments to town boards and commissions.","actionData","errors"]

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Selectmen highlight WestCOG funding, repetitive-loss grants and dog park progress

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