GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Board of Selectmen is scheduled Thursday to consider a proposed ordinance targeting illegal street takeovers and certain recreational vehicles on public property, along with a series of changes to parking regulations across town.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 101 Field Point Road, with remote participation available through Zoom, making the meeting hybrid. The agenda does not list a separate general public comment period.
Capt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police Department previously explained during the July 23 Board of Selectmen meeting that the proposed street takeover ordinance targets two types of unlawful incidents: the operation of recreational vehicles on public property, which includes the unauthorized use of snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, and mini motorcycles on town streets, parks and other public areas.
The other area is street and parking lot takeovers, which refers to the "coordinated and impromptu actions where individuals block or dominate public streets or parking lots, often for illegal drag racing, stunt driving, or just large unauthorized gatherings," Smyth told the selectmen.
Greenwich police would be able to seize vehicles involved in either type of incident and sell or destroy the vehicles. Smyth said the ordinance would provide "a framework for maintaining public safety and deterring future violations."
The proposed ordinance in Greenwich is in response to Public Act 25-80, which was signed in June 2025 by Gov. Ned Lamont.
The board held the proposal for a second read to allow the public an opportunity to weigh in.
Several parking-related proposals will also receive their first reads Thursday.
One would increase annual permit parking fees.
Under the proposal, the annual fee for West End Avenue would rise from $165 to $185; permits for the Cos Cob and Old Greenwich railroad lots, Riverside Railroad lot, Horseneck Lane, Island Beach and the middle level of the Town Hall garage would increase from $456 to $495; and permits for Greenwich Plaza, Soundview, Lafayette Place and Central Greenwich resident and merchant parking would rise from $720 to $795. Byram annual permits would increase from $25 to $30.
Another proposal would change parking regulations along East Putnam Avenue near Cos Cob School following a town review of safety conditions.
The review identified 19 reported crashes since 2021 attributable to the narrow parking lane and found that parked vehicles can extend into the travel lane.
The proposed ordinance would prohibit parking on the north side of East Putnam Avenue beginning at Orchard Street and extending west about 347 feet, while modifying the adjacent one-hour parking area.
The board is also scheduled to consider a proposed parking prohibition on the south side of View Street West for 125 feet west of High Street.
A town safety review found that portions of the roadway near the intersection are less than 26 feet wide and recommended restrictions to improve visibility and traffic operations.
Other proposed parking changes would establish a definition of "small vehicle" for designated parking spaces; revise handicapped parking spaces on Greenwich Avenue; prohibit parking, stopping or standing on portions of Field Point Road and Shore Road; revise permit parking regulations; and clarify when a vehicle has moved sufficiently to reset a timed parking restriction.
Under the latter proposal, a vehicle would have to leave the original parking space or regulated parking area and remain away for at least two hours before returning.
Selectmen are also scheduled to consider a request to temporarily restrict traffic to one-way operation on several Old Greenwich roads for the inaugural HSS Greenwich Half Marathon on Sept. 27. The proposed route includes Shore Road, Sound Beach Avenue, Raymond Street, Park Avenue, Lockwood Avenue, Harding Street and Tomac Avenue.
Another request seeks a temporary closure of a portion of Sound Beach Avenue on Dec. 5 for the annual Old Greenwich First Light event.
The board is also expected to give a first read to a proposed amendment to the town's Naming Rights Policy, which governs naming rights for town-owned properties and facilities, excluding the library and Board of Education. The agenda also includes a request for a conflict waiver involving permits being sought for work at 46 Carriglea Drive.
View the full agenda and associated materials here.
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