When it comes to parking, Darien opts out of state regulations to better serve its ‘unique needs‘
During its Oct. 12 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to opt out of the parking regulations. ... In September, Darien’s Planning and Zoning Commission made its own changes to parking ...
Meet the Darien selectmen candidates: Burke, McNally, Minnick, Neumann, Ochman, Zagrodzky
Monica McNally Party/office: Republican, First Selectman Age: 60 Current job: retired financial consultant Education: Palmyra High School, University of Wisconsin Elected offices held/community groups: currently ...
Town finances in ‘great shape’
This includes the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Architectural Review Board, and the Planning & Zoning Department, according to Ginsberg. ... Hennessy was also chairman of the RTM Planning, Zoning, and Housing ...
Town officials give status of projects, road construction
Fifty-five-and-older housing The town really needs to look at 55-and-older housing, Sini said. ... Joanne Hennessy, chairman of the RTM Planning, Zoning, and Housing Committee, said the town needs to do more ...
Hecker Avenue purchase struck from RTM agenda
Hecker Avenue purchase struck from RTM agenda Megan Spicer The Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee of the Representative Town Meeting doesn't favor the proposal to purchase 1.25 acres of open space on Hecker ...
RTM approves razing Hoyt Street home by 1-vote margin
The RTM's Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee submitted the amendment to tear down the structure and not repurpose it for any town use. ... Earlier in the evening during the Planning, Zoning and Housing ...
Olvany to fill vacant Planning and Zoning seat
He was appointed at the Tuesday, May 7, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. ... He had served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for more than 20 years. ... Olvany is a member of the Zoning Board of ...
Pedestrian infrastructure committee appointed
Frank Adelman, chairman of the RTM Public Work’s subcommittee on pedestrian safety, said he other RTM members succeeded in coming very close to fulfilling the board’s preferred membership specifications for ...
Darien RTM approves Short Lane parcel buy
According to James Palen, District VI, chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, the property will be "immediately turned over to the Parks and Recreation Department for their care and management." ... Palen ...
RTM's quick vote to demolish Hoyt Street house questioned
"We weren't compelled," said RTM Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee Chairman Joanne Hennessey. ... Hennessey said the committee was "not convinced" the house should be spared based on the reasons the school ...
Turnover of building to school district approved
Members of the group voted down an amendment proposed by Joanne Hennessy, chairwoman of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee, to add language giving the town the right to move the Board of Education ...
RTM delays transferring building
Hennessey, chairman of the Planning and Zoning and Housing committee, questioned how the 19,000 square foot total described in the resolution conflicts with earlier studies that described 24,000 square feet ...
Santarella first female on Police Commission
Her political résumé consists of six years on the BOS and 20 years on the RTM, which includes six years as the District III chairwoman, five years as the Planning, Zoning, and Housing Committee vice chairwoman ...
Year in Review: Development drama and a first ever swing to the left in 2016 for Darien
Members of the group voted down an amendment proposed by Joanne Hennessy, chairwoman of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee, to add language giving the town the right to move the Board of Education ...
State of the Town: Planning & Zoning Chairman John Sini
Here is the speech from Planning & Zoning Chairman John Sini: Sini's Powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here. ... The significant increase in Noroton Height’s Business District’s housing supply should ...
State of the Town: Planning & Zoning Chairman John Sini
Here is the speech from Planning & Zoning Chairman John Sini: Sini's Powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here. ... The significant increase in Noroton Height’s Business District’s housing supply should ...
Darien BOS terminates option to lease at 35 Leroy Ave.
The Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee created a subcommittee for a 35 Leroy Ave. study in January. ... The subcommittee will report its findings to the PZ&H Committee in order to assist the committee in ...
Letters to the Editor
David joined the RTM in 2003 and since that time he has worked nonstop for the town in various positions from RTM District 3 chairman to working on the RTM Public Works Committee to serving on the Board of ...
Letters to the Editor
I invite you to join Yvette Eenkema van Dijk and the local Fresh Air Fund committee to help spread the word about the wonderful opportunity of hosting next summer. ... Too often the current administration has ...
Turnover of building to school district approved
Members of the group voted down an amendment proposed by Joanne Hennessy, chairwoman of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee, to add language giving the town the right to move the Board of Education ...