Correction: An earlier version of this story included information about the public works commissioner and traffic safety discussions  that were not contained in the official agenda or draft minutes for the Greenwich Board of Selectmen meetings referenced. The story has been rewritten to reflect only the information contained in the meeting materials and supporting documents provided to the Board of Selectmen.

Greenwich Selectmen to Review Historic Property Study, Outdoor Dining Fees

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen will meet today, Thursday, with an agenda that includes consideration of outdoor dining fees for the 2026 season, a request to begin a historic property designation study for a North Street residence, presentations on municipal energy management and resident satisfaction, and a review of an Americans with Disabilities Act grievance.

The meeting follows the board’s Feb. 26 session, where officials discussed winter storm response, parking regulations, and several municipal administrative matters. Draft minutes from that meeting had not been formally approved as of press time.

Prior Meeting Focused on Storm Response and Town Updates

According to the Feb. 26 draft minutes, First Selectman Fred Camillo opened the meeting by thanking several town departments for their response to the blizzard.

Camillo praised the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Greenwich Police Department, the Greenwich Fire Department, Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, the Fleet Department, and Emergency Management Director Joe Laucella for their work during the storm.

Camillo said the Police Department had gone out before the storm to make announcements reminding residents to move their vehicles from designated snow emergency routes where street parking had been temporarily suspended.

Camillo said he did not want to boast but added that he believed Greenwich’s response to the storm had been stronger than that of nearby municipalities.

The First Selectman also noted that the town had recently observed Rare Disease Awareness Day, describing the event as the seventh time the town had participated and saying the program included several speakers providing information about rare medical conditions.

Camillo also highlighted several community events scheduled for that evening, including events hosted by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Audubon, and Girls With Impact. He said Selectwoman Lauren Rabin would attend a meeting of the Byram Neighborhood Association.

Camillo said the town would raise the Red Cross flag the following week to mark Red Cross Month and would soon honor championship track teams from Greenwich High School. He also mentioned upcoming meetings with local Girl Scouts and an appearance at the Innis Arden Club for the Power Squadron’s “Change of Watch.”

The First Selectman also referenced his time serving in the state legislature and reminded residents about Connecticut’s “Ice Missile Law,” which requires drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles to prevent debris from striking other cars.

Camillo also asked residents visiting town beaches to clean up after their dogs, noting that he had seen areas where pet waste had been left behind during recent snow and cold weather.

He added that he had been continuing to testify before state legislators in Hartford regarding proposed legislation.

Parking Changes and Ordinance Votes

One of the primary action items during the Feb. 26 meeting involved a proposed amendment to the town’s traffic ordinance establishing timed two-hour parking zones.

Deputy Police Chief James Bonney, who oversees the Department of Parking Services, presented the proposal. Before discussing the ordinance change, Bonney addressed concerns raised by residents following the recent snowstorm.

Bonney said the police department had received many emails from residents, particularly in the Byram area, expressing concerns about snow emergency parking rules. He explained that before the most recent storm the police department issued three reverse-911 calls and text messages to residents reminding them to move their vehicles.

Bonney said officers also spent several hours driving through neighborhoods using a public-address system and knocking on doors to notify residents.

He said some residents complained that the notifications were disruptive but added that the department was attempting to provide advance notice to prevent cars from blocking snow removal operations.

Bonney also said that during snowstorms tow trucks are often needed to assist drivers involved in accidents or vehicles that have slid into ditches, making them unavailable to remove parked cars.

Bonney told the board that residents are allowed to park overnight in municipal lots during snow emergencies.

Regarding the ordinance change itself, Bonney said residents had requested the installation of two-hour parking zones to address situations where employees from nearby businesses park on residential streets for extended periods.

Camillo said residents had been enthusiastic about the proposal. Bonney said the Parking Services Department would enforce the two-hour limits.

The board voted unanimously to approve the ordinance amendment.

Additional Votes at the Feb. 26 Meeting

The board also considered a request to raise a flag recognizing the anniversary of General Israel Putnam’s historic ride. Town resident David Wold had submitted the request.

Although Selectwoman Rachel Khanna made a motion to approve the request, it did not move forward because the motion did not receive a second.

Camillo said the town already flies a municipal flag depicting Putnam every day and that the board did not want to dilute the significance of special flag-raising events.

Selectmen also approved an ordinance change establishing term limits for officers serving on town building committees.

The proposal had been introduced earlier by Representative Town Meeting Moderator Alexis Voulgaris.

Rabin said the change would allow building committees to elect new officers if necessary, particularly in situations where a committee might lose confidence in its leadership.

The board approved the measure unanimously.

Selectmen also voted to close a public hearing on a noise ordinance variance requested by Burning Tree Country Club for a summer event involving extended hours of music. Camillo said the club had informed neighbors about the event and that no objections had been received.

Special Meeting Appointments

Later that day the board held a special meeting in executive session to interview candidates for town boards and commissions and to discuss legal matters.

After returning to public session, the board voted to appoint Mohan Sundaram as a regular member of the Energy Management Advisory Committee for a term ending Dec. 31, 2028.

Selectmen also approved a recommended legal settlement in the case of Duffy Greenwich, LLC v. Town of Greenwich.