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Coffee in hand, Greenwich? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Berkley's new HQ could change life on Steamboat Road
  • What Greenwich's P&Z will decide next for beloved Serenity Farm.
  • What's changing at your child's Greenwich school over the next year?

Also on today's calendar: Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berkley's new Greenwich headquarters will address a longtime neighborhood issue (greenwichtime.com) — Greenwich's Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously approved Berkley Insurance's plan to demolish and rebuild its Steamboat Road headquarters, promising less noise and light for nearby homes. The new four‑story office will enclose mechanical equipment, add a garage to cut glare, and undergo noise testing before opening, with future talks about replacing extra parking with green space.
   

• Lots of Community Support for New Operators at Former Kelsey Farm (greenwichfreepress.com) — A proposal to expand horse capacity at the former Kelsey Farm on Lake Avenue, now Serenity Farm, drew strong neighborhood support as Greenwich's P&Z commission reviewed updated operating conditions. Commissioners focused on wetlands, manure management, lesson limits, and traffic, and asked for a clarified operating plan before voting at their Oct. 14 meeting, which will determine how this longstanding backcountry horse property can operate.
   

• Building Projects Advance Across District (greenwichsentinel.com) — Families in Greenwich should expect continued construction at Central Middle, Riverside, and Old Greenwich schools as major building and renovation projects move forward on staggered timelines. Work ranges from new athletic fields and drop‑off loops to playgrounds, arts spaces, cafeterias, and a kindergarten addition, with some phases stretching into 2028, affecting daily school routines and traffic patterns.
   

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Ok Greenwich! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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