The Board of Selectmen’s office voted on November 14 to establish a 25 MPH speed limit on 3 streets in Greenwich: one downtown on Woodland Drive and two in Round Hill on Will Merry Lane and Spring House Road. With the support of the local Department of Public Works (DPW) and anticipated approval of the...Read More
On Tuesday evening 10/8/24, the Round Hill Association (RHA) presented a political debate by candidates for the CT 149th District State Representative and 36th District State Senator positions. The RHA historically hosts these forums at the Round Hill Community House in October before the November elections. Approximately 200 residents gathered for refreshments at 6:30 prior...Read More
Round Hill Association will host a debate on Tuesday, October 8, between candidates for State Representative in the 149th District: Rachel Khanna (D), Incumbent v. Tina Courpas (R), followed by candidates for State Senate: Nick Simmons (D) v. Ryan Fazio (R), Incumbent. The debate will occur at Round Hill Community House beginning at 6:30 pm...Read More
Submitted by Janet McGuigan 3/18/24 The Greenwich Sustainability Committee was established four years ago as a First Selectman’s special committee. Unlike other advisory committees, its members are not appointed and there is no fixed number of seats. As a Town entity, the Sustainability Committee is strictly nonpartisan. According to its statement of purpose, the committee...Read More
Do you have an interest in renting out a living space on your property? With the need for more affordable housing options locally and statewide, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have become a recent topic of interest to Greenwich and Round Hill residents. On Tuesday evening April 2, Sheri Koones, author of ADU, The Perfect Housing Solution,spoke,...Read More
Friday, February 23 Report on the February 21, 2024 presentation at Round Hill Community House On February 21, 2024, at the Road Hill Community Church, The Greenwich Sustainability Committee (GSC) presented an open discussion to approximately 75 backcountry residents on the impact of synthetic chemicals on everyday life. The GSC is a joint effort of...Read More
Given the recent approvals and pending applications for large backcountry developments before the Planning & Zoning Commission, The Round Hill Association is very concerned about the increased number of cars and traffic that will result from hundreds of new apartment units planned in Northwest Greenwich. These applications will put an excessive stress on our community...Read More
Summers in backcountry and Round Hill in 2024 will be quieter and air quality will be healthier than in past years. The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) on 1/16/24 voted to enact a new town-wide noise ordinance with an amendment to prohibit gas-powered leaf blower usage on residential property from June through August and into parts...Read More
FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH RHVFC First Selectman Fred Camillo recently proclaimed October 16, 2023 as Volunteer District Chief Richard Strain Jr. Day. For 75 years The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company, formed in 1948, has been providing first response emergency services and protecting life and property in backcountry and parts of Greenwich....Read More
October 26, 2023 Round Hill Community House On October 26th The Round Hill Association hosted a forum where candidates for the Board of Selectmen discussed their ideas. Fred Camillo, Incumbent First Selectman, Lauren Rabin, Incumbent Selectman, Laura Erickson, Candidate for First Selectwoman, and Janet Stone McGuigan, Candidate for Selectwoman, mingled with guests during the social...Read More