Julianne C. Ward Welcomes You to Greenwich

Welcome to GreenwichJulianne C. WardDirector Fine Homes/New Construction

Prudential Connecticut Realty136 East Putnam AvenueGreenwich, CT 06830

(203) 231-1064Email: [email protected]: www.julianneward.com

I am pleased to welcome you to Greenwich and to offer you this resource guide. It was created with you in mind so you can have an informational and resourceful

overview of our charming community. It was designed to make your move easier and answer some of your questions about Greenwich and the surrounding areas. The area is an idyllic blend of residential neighborhoods, corporate offices, excellent schools and exciting cultural, artistic and recreational activities—all within 45 minutes of New York City by car or train.

The town of Greenwich has approximately 61,170 residents and covers approximately 50 square miles. Within the area, there are different neighborhoods, such as Riverside, Old Greenwich, Cos Cob, Glenville and Byram. Some have their own train stations, post offices, schools and public libraries, but all are part of the town of Greenwich and are served by the same government and town services.

All residents can enjoy more than 1,500 acres of parkland, public and private golf courses, three sandy beaches, two of which are on an island accessible by town ferries. The expansion of the library and hospital are gifts from Greenwich residents. The town also offers a unique experience through the Bruce Museum, whose mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich people’s lives. Greenwich also has 26 non-profit charity agencies which support the town with its social services and cultural institutions.

As a resident and professional REALTOR® for 25 years, I welcome you, your friends and family to my town. I am here to ease you through your transition period. Call me if you have any questions. I will be honored to assist you in your search for a new home, or in selling your existing home, while providing a welcome that lasts a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Julianne C. Ward

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About Julianne C. Ward

Julianne C. Ward Ranks in the Top ½% Nationally and Locally

P rudential Connecticut Realty is pleased to announce that Julianne C. Ward of the Greenwich office has ranked No. 3 in the company for gross commission

income out of 1,600 REALTORS® for 2011. The distinction also earned Mrs. Ward the Chairman’s Circle Platinum award placing her in the top ½% of Prudential’s 68,000 sales executives throughout North America.

Julianne sold more than $60 million in 2012. Julianne is a member of the Greenwich Board of

REALTORS® and the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service. She is the past chairman of the Greenwich

Association of REALTORS® Public Relations and Activities Committee. In addition, Julianne serves on the boards and volunteers for several charitable contributions, including Neighbor to Neighbor and The Sunshine Kids.

Background of Julianne C. Ward - 25 years of experience

Professional Credentials:j Licensed Real Estate Professional since 1988j Member of Greenwich, Conn. Board of REALTORS®j Member of Greenwich Multiple Listing Servicej Member of Connecticut Association of REALTORS®j Member of National Association of REALTORS®j Member of Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (Fairfield

County)j Member of REALTOR.com®j Member of Prudential Chairman’s Circle - Top ½% of

Prudential

Areas of Expertise::j Management, Sales, Listing, Building, Rentalsj New Construction Expert and Consultantj Relocation Listing and Sales Expert/Corporate Relocation

Expertj First-Time Homebuyer’s Counselorj In-house marketing departmentj Full-time assistant

Business Philosophy:j Dedicated to the utmost superior quality in service and

marketing residential propertiesj Assured confidentiality and integrity in personal manage-

ment of financial and real estate portfolios of clientelej Continued consultant/management advice for long-term

client relationships extending beyond a single point-of-salej Leadership in technology integration and local advertising

and marketing strategies

Prior Business Experience and Education:j Accountant - IBM - Greenwich Capital Marketsj Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration,

Marist Collegej Major: Accounting/Computer Science

j Community Involvement:j Neighbor to Neighborj The Sunshine Kids

Personal Notes:j Proud wife and mother who enjoys golfing, cooking,

outdoor activities and reading a good book

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Contents

Julianne C. Ward Welcomes You to GreenwichI am pleased to offer you this resource guide which includes information on the town as well as companies and professionals whose services you may wish to take advantage of before and after you purchase or sell your residence in Greenwich and nearby towns.

Sincerely,

Julianne C. Ward(203) 231-1064Email: [email protected]

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1 Welcome to Greenwich

2 About Julianne C. Ward

4 Business Index

6 History of Greenwich

10 Greenwich: A Mixture of Culture, Social Activities and Beautiful Surroundings

14 Villages of Greenwich

16 Town Government

18 Public Education

20 Independent Schools

22 Parks & Recreation

30 Clubs & Organizations

32 Golf

34 Transportation

35 Map of Greenwich

36 Closing Costs

38 Real Estate Terms

41 Important Numbers

45 Advertisers

48 Moving Tips

Front Cover: Binney Park, Old Greenwich, Courtesy S. Dwyer © 2012 Binney Park and Tod’s Point Photos Courtesy S. Dwyer © 2012

Other Photos Courtesy of Julianne Ward, Carin Carlson

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Business Index

Appraisals Correll Appraisal Services .............. 9Architect Alex Esposito ................................. 9 Tasos Kokoris .............................. 17Asbestos Abatement HomeGuard Environmental......... 37Asphalt Paving Murphy Bros. Contracting LLC .... 46Attorney Robert Potash ............................. 42 Frank Napolitano ........................ 19Auto Body Repair G&D Auto Body .......................... 45Bank Fairfield County Bank .................. 12Basement Refinishing/Waterproofing Basement Solutions LLC .............. 44 Builder AFT Management LLC................. 43 The Pratley Company.................. 20 Top Hammer Construction .......... 30Building Inspection Greenwich Home Inspection ....... 33Carpets/Flooring Classic Carpet & Rug .................. 42 Redi-Cut Carpet .......................... 44Caterer Cardillo’s Deli Plus ....................... 45 Toscana Trattoria ........................... 5Construction Management AFT Management LLC................. 43 The Pratley Company LLC ........... 20Deli Cardillo’s Deli Plus ....................... 45Developers AFT Management LLC................. 43Drainage (Interior & Exterior) Basement Solutions LLC .............. 44 Electrician Mecca Electric ............................. 28 Annibal Services ............................ 9Engineer Sound View Engineers/ Land Surveyors ........................... 29Excavating & Grading Murphy Bros. Contracting LLC .... 46Flooring Harlequin Flooring Inc. ................. 8 Zoltan European Floors ............... 46Garbage Removal Frank Bonastia Refuse & Recycling...30 Santaguida Sanitation/Greenwich Refuse & Recycling ..................... 19

Garden Center Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC ....................... 28General Contractor AFT Management LLC................. 43 Top Hammer Construction ......... 30Generators, Electric Connecticut New York Lighting/ Design Lighting by Marks ........... 40Gutter Cleaning/Installation Gutter Boys LLC ............................ 8Gutters & Leaders Darek Franek Construction LLC ... 12 Gutter Boys LLC ............................ 8Heating & Plumbing Schede Plumbing & Heating ....... 37Home Inspection Greenwich Home Inspection ....... 33Home Improvement The Pratley Company.................. 40 Top Hammer Construction .......... 30Home Organization Susie Harris ................................. 21House Sitting Susie Harris ................................. 21Interior Design Catherine Cleare Interiors ........... 13 Rinfret Ltd. .................................BCInsurance Connecticut Insurance Services ... 43 Fairfield County Bank .................. 12Irrigation R.K. Irrigation .............................. 29Kitchens & Bathrooms Green Demolitions/

Renovation Angel ........................ 19 Kitchen Trader ............................ 19Landscape Design Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC ....................... 28Landscaping Cesar Alba Landscaping .............. 21 Murphy Bros. Contracting LLC .... 46Lead Abatement HomeGuard Environmental......... 37Lighting (Outdoor) Connecticut New York Lighting/ Design Lighting by Marks ........... 40Masonry Cesar Alba Landscaping .............. 21 Murphy Bros. Landscaping LLC ... 46Mold Remediation HomeGuard Environmental......... 37Mortgages Fairfield County Bank .................. 12 Luxury Mortgage ....................... IFC

Moving & Storage Doran Bros. . ............................... 17Outdoor Lighting Connecticut New York Lighting/ Design Lighting by Marks ........... 40Painting Contractor A.G. Williams Painting ................. 44Pet/House Sitting Susie Harris ................................. 21Plumbing & Heating Badaracco Plumbing ................... 40 Schede Plumbing & Heating ....... 37Pool & Spa Repair JT Pool & Spa LLC ....................... 46Property Developer AFT Management LLC................. 43Property Maintenance Murphy Bros. Landscaping LLC ... 46Property Management The Pratley Company.................. 40Recycling Frank Bonastia Refuse & Recycling...30 Santaguida Sanitation/Greenwich Refuse & Recycling ..................... 19Renovation The Pratley Company.................. 40Restaurant Toscana Trattoria ........................... 5Roofing & Siding Darek Franek Construction LLC ... 12Schools The Stanwich School ................... 21 Whitby School ............................ 21Senior Living Edgehill......................................IBCSeptic Service/Installation Kaiser-Battistone ......................... 28Stone, Granite, Marble Lima Ceramic Tile LLC ................. 33Surveyor Sound View Engineers/ Land Surveyors ........................... 29Swimming Pools JT Pool & Spa LLC ....................... 46Tile & Stone Lima Ceramic Tile LLC ................. 33Water Heaters Kaiser-Battistone ......................... 28Waterproofing Contractor Basement Solutions LLC .............. 44Window Coverings Soundview Shutters & Shades ..... 29Wood floors Harlequin Flooring ........................ 8 Zoltan European Floors ............... 46

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History of Greenwich

On July 18, 1640, Daniel Patrick and Robert Feake, in the name of New Haven Colony, purchased all lands between the Asamuck and Potommuck brooks, in the area now known as Old Greenwich from Native Americans living in the area for a sum of “twentie-five coates.” The deed was signed by representatives of the tribe and witnessed by Robert A. Heusted, An-drew Messenger, Rasobititt, Saponas, Whonehorn, Ak-eroque, Whonehorn, Akeroque, Pauonohas, Powiatoh. Greenwich thus became the 10th town established in Connecticut between 1633 and 1640.

The first couple of years were rough for the early settlers because of disputes over who held control of the colony. The Dutch claimed the area and, in fear of not being protected by New Haven Colony, the early settlers signed a 1642 allegiance to “the Noble Lord States General, His Highness, the Prince of Orange, and the West India Company.” Greenwich then be-came a “manor” and Patrick and Feake, the “patroons of the manor.” From 1642 to 1650, the settlement of Greenwich was officially part of the Dutch colony, New Netherland.

In 1650, the colony of New Haven and the Dutch agreed to boundary lines and, once again, the small town of Greenwich reverted back to control by the New Haven Colony. For the most part, the citizens con-tinued to live as they had previously, with everyone do-ing pretty much whatever they wished. In 1656, claims were made in New Haven that residents of Greenwich “live in a disorderly and riotous manner, sell intoxicat-ing liquors to the Indians, receive and harbor servants who have fled their masters, and join persons unlaw-fully in marriage.” On October 6, 1656, Greenwich, represented by 12 men, submitted to the New Haven

jurisdiction and was then told to “fall in with Stamford.”

On February 5, 1664, the Seven Proprietors made a formal request to the General Assembly in Hart-ford to be allowed to separate from Stamford and to support its own minister and lay out its own lands.

The Town of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Conn., named after Greenwich, Kent, England, lies on the southwest corner of the state and is bounded on the west and north by Westchester County, New York; on the east by

the town of Stamford; and on the south by Long Island Sound.

Greenwich Avenue, 1880s

Quaker Ridge Schoolhouse, circa 1910-1915

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The Seven Proprietors were John Mead, Jonathan Re-nalds, John Hobby, Joseph Ferris, Joshua Knapp, Angell Husted and Jeffrey Ferris.

On May 11, 1665, the General Assembly in Hartford declared Greenwich a separate township and autho-rized funds for the hiring and support of an orthodox minister. In 1672, the so-called “27 Proprietors” bought land from the few remaining Indians to the west of the Myanos River. This land became known as “Horseneck” because the neck of land now known as Field Point was the common Horse Pasture. Official title was not obtained from the Indians until 1686, but the land was laid out for home lots, divided and granted to those so-called “27 Proprietors.”

The town of Greenwich expanded and prospered steadily, supplying the packet boats with shipments of locally grown produce and other wares. Green-wich played an active role in the Revolu-tionary War. Its most famous event was the race through Greenwich by General

Israel Putnam, who made a daring escape from the British on the morning of February 26, 1779. While the British were able to pillage and loot Greenwich, they were not able to prevent General Putnam from rushing to warn Stamford. General Putnam’s tricorn hat, with a bullet pierced through its side, is displayed at “Putnam’s Cottage,” the tavern belonging to Israel Knapp. General Putnam stayed in the tavern the night before his famous ride, and the site is now maintained as a museum by the Daughters of the American Revo-lution, and is located at 243 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich.

With the construction of the railroad in 1848, the town of Greenwich grew even more, with job possibili-ties opening for the young men of the community that reached far beyond its boundaries.

In January 1990, more than 1,000 people kicked off the year-long celebration of the 350th anniversary of Greenwich. Greenwich is now a community of lovely residences, schools, churches, libraries and parks. With its proximity to New York City and the shores of Long Island Sound, Greenwich is beloved by its citizens and admired by its visitors.

Circa 1898

Greenwich Coat of ArmsDesigned by Alexander Malcolm in 1940 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Greenwich, the town seal bears the motto, “Fortitudine et Frugalitate,” referring to the courage and thrift it

took to manage resources carefully.

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Greenwich: A Mixture of Culture, Social Activities and Beautiful Surroundings

Those fortunate enough to call Greenwich “home” enjoy a wonderful mix of culture, social activities and beautiful

surroundings. And like many Connecticut towns, Greenwich boasts a rich history dating back to pre-Colonial times. In 1640, settlers from the New Haven Colony purchased land from the Siwanoy Indians in the area now known as Old Greenwich. The newcomers carved out larger and larger land holdings where they grew potatoes, grain and fruit. Settlements grew along the shore, from Stamford on the east to the Byram River on the west and north to the border of New York State. By 1730, the 50 square miles that comprise present-day Greenwich were laid out.

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For its first 200 years, the acquisition and cultivation of farm land were the major enterprises of residents, although grist mills signaled the beginnings of local industry, and active shipping was conducted from the Mianus River. The relative calm of these years was bro-ken by the Revolutionary War. Greenwich was a garri-son town that experienced occupation by both British and American armies as well as raids from “irregulars.” The seven-year long war, fought on the roads and farms of Greenwich, which destroyed homes, crops and human lives, is an important part of the town’s history.

The coming of the railroad in 1848 marked a significant improvement in transportation and brought increas-ing numbers of new residents to Greenwich. The Irish came to work on the railroad and settled close to Greenwich Avenue, the town center. In an adjacent neighborhood called Chickahominy, Italian stonema-sons congregated to be near the Byram quarries. Other Italians settled further east in North Mianus where they worked in the Mianus Woolen Mill. The Germans went to Byram, then known as East Port Chester, and found work in the Abendroth Foundry. Glenville, on the By-ram River, attracted Poles who worked in the felt mill and Russell Burdsall & Ward, manufacturers of nuts and bolts. Each of these areas developed as distinct neigh-borhoods that have continued to be home to second- and third-generation descendants.

Greenwich also became a resort, catering to New Yorkers wishing to escape the city for the summer. Along the shore, hotels were erected to house, feed and entertain these visitors. Many decided to build homes in Greenwich, creating such areas as Belle Hav-en, Field Point Park, Byram Shore and Rock Ridge. Peo-ple with easily recognizable names—Benedict, Bruce, Converse, Gimble, Havemeyer, Mallory, Milbank, Rockefeller and Teagle—amassed large land holdings where they built the estates for which Greenwich is now famous. These families became great benefactors to the new community.

Greenwich bounded into the 20th century with yet another improvement in transportation; the trol-ley from Rye to Stamford

connected Greenwich from west to east with a conve-nient, in-town service. The automobile then took pre-cedence after the First World War. In 1938, the Merritt Parkway cut through the northern section of Greenwich, followed in 1957 by I-95 to the south. Once again, new arrivals swelled the population of Greenwich. This time, the newcomers were the employees of corporations leaving New York City for suburban headquarters.

While the beginning of the 20th century saw the cre-ation of great land estates, the post-World War II period witnessed their dissolution into smaller building lots that accommodated the new residents. Growth and devel-opment brought about the reorganization of town gov-ernment, the consolidation of the school system and the establishment of a network of independent, non-profit organizations, which supply the town with its social ser-vices and cultural institutions.

The second half of the century saw a growing concern in Greenwich for protecting its heritage, resulting in the creation of two local historic districts, 23 buildings and areas listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the acquisition of undeveloped land as park and conservation areas. Greenwich is a special place to its residents who work hard as volunteers on its behalf.

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Villages of Greenwich

Old GreenwichOld Greenwich is where it all be-gan. On July 18, 1640, the Si-wanoy Indians, for the price of 25 English coats, sold the land that is now Old Greenwich to four Eng-lishmen. One of the Englishmen, Jeffrey Ferris, named the area after his birthplace, Greenwich, Eng-land. As Greenwich developed to the west, Old Greenwich became known as “Old Town.” In 1872 the New Haven Railroad objected to adding Old Town as a rail stop as they deemed it too confusing hav-ing two Greenwich stops. Thus the name of Old Town was changed to Sound Beach. That name would remain until 1930 when it was re-named Old Greenwich.

Old Greenwich has evolved from a farming community to a summer resort to the quiet commuter com-munity it is today. With its quaint downtown shopping district and its proximity to Greenwich’s largest public beach, Old Greenwich is a desirable location for many.

Cos CobAs the Old Town farmers struggled with its rocky soil, the tiny hamlet to its west prospered as a seaport. Cos Cob, originally known as Mianus, was named after the Siwanoy Chief, Myanos. Settled by the Dutch, Cos Cob got its name from an English-man named John Coe. Coe, an ear-ly settler, built a rocky seawall, then referred to as a “Cob,” that became

known as Coe’s Cob. Coe left the area in 1659 but the name stuck and over time the “e” was dropped.Cos Cob flourished as a seaport during the 18th and 19th centuries. At the turn of the 19th century, Cos Cob evolved into an intellectual and artist colony playing host to the likes of Eugene O’Neill, Willa Cather and Anya Seton.

Cos Cob today is a robust com-munity with a central downtown shopping district along Route 1.

RiversideRiverside was known as Mianus Neck until 1870, predominately known for fishing and farming. Un-til the mid-1800s, Riverside Avenue was referred to as Potato Road be-

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cause of all the potato storage cel-lars near the cove. As with the rest of Greenwich, Riverside evolved from an agrarian-based economy to the suburban community it is today.

Riverside’s abundance of water-front—river, harbor and the Long Island Sound—makes it a desirable location for those who enjoy water-front living.

ByramByram, tucked into the southwest corner of town, was settled in 1660 by Thomas Lyon. Originally known as New Lebanon, this area of Green-

wich developed slower than the hamlets to the east. Farming and fishing slowly gave way to indus-try. The Hendroth Brothers foundry built furnaces and sold them world-wide, employing 700 workers in its heyday in the mid-1800s.

Today, Byram remains a diverse community, which boasts a vital downtown shopping area with small shops and restaurants.

GlenvilleThis tiny mill town was founded in 1774 when a group of Baptist set-tlers traveled to this hilly stretch of land by the Byram River to establish a church. Since then Glenville’s his-tory has always been linked to indus-try. In 1790, a mill opened for grind-ing Peruvianbark into medicine.

Today, Glenville is a suburban enclave in the western section of

Greenwich. The American Felt Company, “The Mill,” still stands today and is home to retail, res-taurants, office space, condomini-ums and apartments.

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Greenwich Statistics

POPuLATION: 61,170(Source: 2010 Census)

TRAVEL TIMES:New Haven: 50 minutesNew York: 50 minutesN.Y. Airports: 60 minutes

TRANSPORTATION:AmtrakCT Transit BusesMetro North

HOSPITALS/HEALTHCAREGreenwich HospitalYale New Haven Healthcare System

SHOPPING:Greenwich AvenueStamford Town Center

uTILITIES:Aquarian Water Co.CablevisionCNG GasNortheast utilitiesSBC Telephone

Cos Cob Library

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Town Government

Greenwich is governed by a Board of Selectman, a Rep-resentative Town Meeting

(RTM) and various elected or appoint-ed boards and commissions.

The RTM, consisting of 229 elected members, is the legislative body of the town and has authority to approve ex-penditures and reduce, eliminate or ap-prove appropriations.

Property taxes are among the lowest in the state and Greenwich carries no debt. There are approximately 15 zon-ing districts, for which the minimum space for a residential building lot is 7,500 square feet, depending on loca-tion and usage. North of the Merritt Parkway, however, four-acre zoning is required.

Most commercial areas are confined to the central areas of Greenwich, By-ram, Glenville, Cos Cob, Riverside and Old Greenwich and along Putnam Av-enue. Ten of the largest businesses in Connecticut are based in Greenwich.

There are 265 miles of maintained roads in Greenwich. The town has a sewage treatment plant and 21 pump stations. Residents with a permit may bring solid waste removal for disposal to the Holly Hill Resource Recovery Center or they may contract with pri-vate refuse haulers.

Recycling is mandatory, with the town providing weekly curbside pick-up for glass, metal, plastic, newspapers and other papers. The town also picks up leaves and related material on a scheduled basis in areas zoned one-half acre or less.

Public SafetyThe Greenwich Police Department has a 158-person police force with traffic and detective units, a marine divi-

sion, a special response unit, animal con-trol unit, and an active youth division.

Residents are also encouraged to participate in the GPD’s Special Police Division, which invites private citizens to receive special training and volun-teer their time to support public safety initiatives in their neighborhoods or at town events.

Greenwich police play an interactive role in the lives of the town’s residents. If alerted, patrolmen, while on regular neighborhood patrol, will make special note of residents’ homes while they are on vacation. Police also will help residents evaluate their home security, pointing out vulnerable areas such as poor lighting, a window too close to the ground or weak fencing.

Supporting the police are seven fire stations, two of which are manned en-tirely by volunteers, and five by volun-teers and employees. The fire depart-ment offers many special programs, including a Hazardous Materials Re-sponse Team and Water Rescue Team. In addition, the Fire Prevention Division

offers assistance regarding code compli-ance for new construction and conducts public education programs.

The Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) is an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by private donations and various founda-tions. GEMS operates a fleet of three primary ambulances, three backup ambulances and three supervisory ve-hicles. The service, which operates around the clock, functions out of three centers that cover all of Greenwich.

Senior ServicesA wealth of information regarding se-niors is available to town residents through the Greenwich Commission on Aging, located conveniently at the Greenwich Senior Center on Green-wich Avenue. There are numerous re-sources and programs available.

The Senior Center offers trips, courses and parties for independent Greenwich residents who are 60 years of age and over. Outings to the ballet, Foxwoods Casino, New York City museums and other points of interest are planned with lunch at popular restaurants. Dinner-dance celebrations for the holi-days, a senior prom and senior picnic highlight the Center’s busy calendar of events.

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Public Education

BOARD OF EDuCATION

290 Greenwich Avenue(203) 625-7400www.greenwichschools.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Cos Cob ElEmEntary sChool 260 Boston Post Road, Cos Cob (203) 869-4670

GlEnvillE ElEmEntary sChool 33 Riversville Road, Greenwich (203) 531-9287

hamilton avEnuE ElEmEntary sChool 184 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich (203) 869-1685

intErnational sChool at DunDEE 55 Florence Road, Riverside (203) 637-3800

Julian Curtis ElEmEntary sChool 180 East Elm Street, Greenwich (203) 869-1896

nEw lEbanon ElEmEntary sChool 25 Mead Avenue, Byram (203) 531-9139

north mianus ElEmEntary sChool 309 Palmer Hill Road, Riverside (203) 637-9730

north strEEt ElEmEntary sChool 381 North Street, Greenwich (203) 869-6756

olD GrEEnwiCh ElEmEntary sChool285 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich (203) 637-0150

Parkway ElEmEntary sChool Lower Cross Road, Greenwich (203) 869-7466

rivErsiDE ElEmEntary sChool 90 Hendrie Avenue, Riverside (203) 637-1440

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

CEntral miDDlE sChool 77 Stanwich Road (203) 661-8500

EastErn miDDlE sChool 51 Hendrie Avenue (203) 637-1744

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BEACHESBeaches are open year-round, but Park/Beach passes are required from May 1 to October 31. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Leashed dogs are allowed into parks from December 1 through March 31. The Town of Greenwich Department of Health tests the beaches weekly during swimming season.

Admission:ResidentsIf you are a new resident, have moved or did not pur-chase a new park pass in the prior year, you may pick up an application at Town Hall or visit them online at http://greenwichct.virtualtownhall.net.

The Park Pass Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for all purchases. Each appli-cant must submit two proofs of residency (driver’s li-cense, credit card bill, utility bill, cable bill or residential

lease) for each applicant 25 years old or older, along with their application.

Fees (subject to change)8Park Passes $27 per adult; free for Seniors; $5 per child (5-15 years); under 5, exempt

8Tennis Passes $27 per adult; free for Seniors; chil-dren 5-15 only park pass is required; under 5, exempt. Tennis Guest Pass $45 each

8Vehicle Sticker free for Greenwich registered vehi-cles. For vehicle parking stickers, you must submit a copy of your Town of Greenwich car tax bill or the DMV registration for each vehicle sticker requested.

8For non-Greenwich-registered vehicles: $100

8Non-card holders (5 - 64 years old): $6

8Parking non-card holders, private passenger vehi-cles: $20

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Daily Ticket Sale Locations8Town Hall: The Park Pass OfficeMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for all purchases

8Eastern Greenwich Civic Center: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, beginning May 1 for sale of single-visit guest and parking tickets only.

Greenwich Point(also known as Tod’s Point)Location: Shore Road, Old GreenwichOften described as the “crown jewel” of Greenwich, Greenwich Point is a 147-acre peninsula where land, water, sun and fog interact, and through the ages has been a joy to people who seek to replenish their spirits. Enter the gates and the excitement of open water on each side of the causeway begins. Greenwich Point is open daily from 6:00 a.m. until sunset. Activities in-clude jogging, walking, cycling, nature study, boating, fishing, sailboarding, sun bathing, swimming and pic-nicking. At various locations throughout the park, one can find benches to sit on for quiet contemplation and enjoyment.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Town residents can arrange boat moorings through the Department of Parks and Recreation Marine Division at Town Hall. Currently, there is a two- to 10-year waiting list. Residents are able to keep their kayaks there as well. Greenwich Point is home to the Old Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club which, in conjunction with the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Greenwich Cove Racing Association, hold co-ed sailing classes and races in the summer. It is also home to day camp, Camp Kairphree (for 5-12 year olds), that is held in two, four-week ses-sions over the summer. Various activities sponsored by the Department of Parks & Recreation and other civic groups are held over the summer at the Point. A partial listing includes a kite flying contest (April), a sand cas-tle contest (July/August), Tod’s Job (October), Hot Line Road Race (April), bike-a-thon (October) and “Point Perspective,” a five-mile foot race (February).

HistoryGreenwich Point is the site of the founding of the Town of Greenwich. In 1640, Daniel Patrick, Robert Feake and his wife, Elizabeth, who were fleeing from the oppression of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, landed in Greenwich. They purchased Greenwich Point and what is now known as Old Greenwich for 25 coats and some trinkets from the Sinowoy Indians. In 1889, J. Kennedy Tod, a wealthy bank and railroad magnate, bought the island from them. The Tods made changes on their island estate. They built a causeway that linked the island to the shore, laid out a golf course, enclosed the lagoon to form a lake for boating, and built a 37-room mansion, cottages for guests and various out-buildings. They renamed the Point “Innes Arden.”

The Tods had no heirs, and after Mr. Tod’s death in 1925, the Point was bequeathed to the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The hospital used “Innes Arden” as a vacation retreat for nurses until World War II. The Town of Greenwich was offered the Point dur-ing the early years of the war, but it was not until 1946, after one year of experimental usage of the beach, that the Town purchased the Point for $550,000 for the en-joyment of all townspeople. Due to the post-war hous-ing shortage, the Tod’s mansion was modified to create 13 apartments for veterans and their families. Rental of the apartments continued until 1961 when the house was in need of such extensive repairs that updating it

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was not economical, and it was demolished. All that remains of the grand house today is a portion of the foundation and the “tower.”

Byram Beach/PoolLocation: Entrance on Ritch Avenue near Delavan Avenue, ByramThe well-protected harbor provides slips for 300 small boats, while just beyond the ring of privately held is-lands there are 100 out-water moorings for larger crafts. The boating facilities also include a launching ramp, lockers for the boaters’ gear and a dry dock area. The park has also been home to the Byram Shore Boat Club for more than 60 years. For boating information, please call the Boating Office at 618-7651 or the Dock-master for Byram at 532-0919. The park also features the only public pool in town, located right at the wa-ter’s edge, bathhouses for those using both beach and pool, lighted tennis courts as well as the only lighted ball field in Greenwich. Permits are required.

Hours of Operation8Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

8Daily hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

8Pool hours: 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. until August 13; 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. from August 14 to Labor Day

8Family swim: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

8Adult swim: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs

8Senior swim: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday

Note: If the Health Department closes the beach, the scheduled swim times will be canceled for the day.

Great Captain IslandFor more than a century, this picturesque island with its crescent-shape beaches located approximately one mile off the Greenwich Shore, was vigorously claimed by both New York and Connecticut. In 1879, the dis-pute was finally resolved with the island acknowledged to be under Connecticut’s jurisdiction. The “Captain” of the title reportedly memorializes Captain Daniel Pat-rick, a partner in the first recorded real estate transac-tion in Greenwich in the 1640s and the Town’s first military commander. During the summer months, there is a ferry service from the landing at Roger Sher-man Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.

Island BeachIsland Beach, formerly known as Little Captain Island, is situated in Long Island Sound about two miles south of Greenwich Harbor. During the summer months, there is a ferry service from the landing at Roger Sher-man Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.

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ICE SKATINGDorothy Hamill Skating RinkLocation: Sherman Avenue, Byram (531-8560)In its 41st season of operation, this fully enclosed facility offers a wide variety of winter programs including group lessons, hockey clinics, youth hockey leagues, a Town-wide Figure Skating Competition, general skating sessions and more. The rink has completed renovations to improve user comfort, safety and accessibil-ity. Programs are open to Greenwich residents only.

Stamford Twin RinksLocation: 1063 Hope Street, Stamford (968-9000)www.stamfordtwinrinks.comStamford Twin Rinks is conveniently located in the Springdale area of Stamford, and is the home of two NHL regulation-size rinks with superior ice conditions and a comfortable dehumidified environment. There are two restaurants, four attractive party rooms, the RedLine Sports Shop, New York Sports Club, the Springdale Ballet and Dance Academy and the Body-Check Training Center.

TENNIS COuRTSTennis passes are required for all “in season” play on Town of Greenwich tennis courts. The annual tennis sea-son runs from May 7 through August 10. Please refer to the park pass instructions to acquire a tennis pass.

Locations8Binney Park8Bruce Park8Byram Shore Park8Central Middle School8Christiano Park8Eastern Greenwich Civic Center8Eastern Middle School8Greenwich High School

8Loughlin Avenue Park8Western Middle School8Pemberwick Park

PARKS AND PLAYGROuNDSAudubon SocietyLocation: 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich (869-5272)http://greenwich.audubon.orgAudubon Greenwich has been providing environmen-tal programs since 1942 and was the National Audu-bon Society’s first education center. The Audubon Cen-ter of Greenwich on Riversville Road is comprised of 285 acres and 7 miles of walking trails and includes the Kimberlin Nature Education Center classrooms, the Ki-ernan Hall Nature Art Gallery and the Nature Store. In addition, Audubon Greenwich manages seven other sanctuaries, totaling 686 acres of woodlands, mead-ows, wetlands and 15 miles of trails. Audubon Green-wich sponsors many environmental activities, includ-ing programs for schools and scouts, weekly public programs, summer nature day camp, Fall Hawkwatch Weekend and Spring into Audubon Festival.

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Babcock PreserveLocation: Half-mile north of the Merritt Parkway, entrance on North StreetApproximately 300 acres of woodlands and trails stretching between North Street and Lake Avenue. The largest of the town parks, the Babcock Preserve is open to the public from sunrise to sunset for hiking, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, nature study, picnicking and horseback riding on designated trails.

Bible Street PlaygroundLocation: Bible Street off of Orchard Street, Cos CobHome to the Cos Cob Community Center & Michael C. Moretti Field, it is used for various events and activi-ties by non-profit organizations and by residents for a nominal fee. The athletic activities consist of baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, bocce, football, soccer and two playgrounds for children.

Binney ParkLocation: Intersection of Sound Beach Avenue and Arch Street, Old GreenwichThe park includes a northern landscaped section with a pond, lawn, trees, paved paths, and a southern section for more active recreation with four tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, swings and a sheltered playground area.

Bruce ParkLocation: Davis Avenue to Bruce Park DriveA series of lovely ponds and wooded areas provide for passive activities. Picnic areas are provided with tables and grills. Permits are required for groups over 25 for the Woods Road picnic area. A variety of ac-tivities are possible in Bruce Park, including walking and jogging on a marked and measured trail, bicy-cling and picnicking. The Greenwich Lawn Bowling Association maintains a bowling green and organizes games. Three tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a baseball diamond and playgrounds are also available.

Christiano ParkLocation: Off Holly Hill Lane with limited access from Lyon AvenueFive acres with a baseball diamond, barbecue grills, children’s playground equipment and even a cricket pitch—one of the few in town.

Cos Cob Mill Pond AreaLocation: Corner of Strickland Road and Post RoadThree acres bordering the Mill Pond on the west shore, the park is open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

DeLuca PropertyLocation: Along Mianus River before intersection of Valley Road and Palmer Hill RoadThis park provides a small area to take in the views along the Mianus Riverbank.

Grass IslandLocation: Grass Island Road off of Shore Road in the Bell Haven areaA true island prior to 1909 and today at 25.5 acres, it has grown to nearly twice its original size. This shore-front property includes a managed conservation area, a public marina, the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, as well as the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Open year-round to Greenwich residents.

Laddin’s Rock SanctuaryLocation: Highmeadow Road, Old GreenwichThe unique 18-acre sanctuary became legendary as far back as the days of the earliest settlers. Today it rep-resents a new addition to the Old Greenwich “green-belt” that runs from I-95 to Long Island Sound along the Stamford border. In addition to the scenic vistas atop Laddin’s Rock looking south, the area provides a link for walking and hiking to and from Binney Park’s 22 acres and the nature trail’s 10 acres via an easement along Brownhouse Road.

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Loughlin PlaygroundLocation: Corner of Loughlin Avenue and Butler Street, Cos CobLoughlin playground is a 6.8-acre area with a baseball diamond, soccer field, lighted paddle tennis courts, ten-nis courts, swings and a hard surface basketball area. It is open year-round.

Mianus River & Natural ParkLocation: Cognewaugh Road, Cos Cob NorthThe Mianus River Park, formerly the Goodbody Estate, encompasses 200 acres straddling the Greenwich/Stamford border. The park features a network of trails, a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife habitat indig-enous to soggy wetlands as well as to rocky hillsides. There are two trails of note on the Greenwich portion of the Mianus Park property. They are the Pond trail and the Oak trail. This is the only park in Greenwich that allows you to hike with your dogs off leash.

Montgomery Pinetum ParkLocation: Bible Street, Cos CobOn the east side of Bible Street, you will find the 30-acre

Montgomery Park. Adjacent to the parking area for the Pinetum is the Greenwich Garden Center, where hor-ticultural classes and a library are available to the com-munity. Armed with a map and tree guide, available from the Garden Center office, you may choose to be-gin exploring the Pinetum from the flagstone terrace where the vista to the south of the manicured lawns ending at the reflecting pond is particularly beautiful. The park offers several walking trails to explore.

Roger Sherman Baldwin ParkLocation: Arch Street on the waterfront, Central GreenwichHere is a small treasure in central Greenwich, a wa-terfront park along with a glorious view of Greenwich Harbor and Long Island Sound, and unusually acces-sible to the public. It is ideal for walking, fishing, nature study and photography. People can picnic in the shade of weeping willows and watch the geese and other wa-terfowl. In the summer, the Park offers outdoor con-certs and theater productions. The adjacent skate park is a safe and supervised facility for youths 6 years of age and over to skateboard and inline skate.

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Neighborhood Community Centers(203) 622-7830The William A. Yantorno (Pemberwick) Community Center and the Cos Cob Community Center are avail-able for various social and family rentals throughout the year.

Greenwich Senior Center299 Greenwich Avenue, (203) 622-7830For Greenwich residents who are 55 and older. “Life: Be-In-It” is the motto of the Greenwich Senior Center. Daily, more than 400 members live up to the motto by participating in the Center’s variety of programs, in-cluding luncheons, health forums, classes (from arts & crafts to history and foreign language), day trips, line dancing, singing with the popular touring Silvertones chorus, and just relaxing in a friendly atmosphere.

Western Greenwich Civic Center449 Pemberwick Road, (203) 531-6273The facility supports numerous user groups that in-clude, but are not limited to, the following: Girls Inc., ballet, weight lifting club, Boy Scouts, aerobics, dog obedience classes, basketball, volleyball, senior meet-ings, Summer Fun Program, Halloween party, Just Wee Two, the Junior League Fun Safety Town Program, watercolor painting classes, indoor tennis, Jack Rabbit Gymnastics, Music Theatre Program, Pilates exercise program, yoga and more.

Eastern Greenwich Civic CenterCorner of Harding Road & Forest Avenue, Old GreenwichFacility boasts regulation softball field, two all-weather tennis courts with lighting, playground and picnic area.

AARP MeetingsChapter No. 3020 of the American Association of Retired Persons meets every month on the first Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join other seniors and learn about current legislation, health care and quality of life issues, and enjoy entertaining and educational programs.

Bruce MuseumOne Museum Drive, (203) 869-6786In 1908, Robert Bruce bequeathed his home to the Town of Greenwich and stipulated that it be used “as a natural history, historical and art museum, for the use and benefit of the public.”

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ORGANIzATIONSAmerican Red Cross99 Indian Field Road(203) 869-8444

ARC - Greenwich50 Glenville Street(203) 531-1880

Audubon Greenwich613 Riversville Road(203) 869-5272

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich4 Horseneck Lane(203) 869-3224

Boy Scouts of America63 Mason Street(203) 869-8424

Family Centers Inc.40 Arch Street, P.O. Box 7550(203) 869-4848

Garden Education CenterBible Street(203) 869-9242

Greenwich Arts Council299 Greenwich Avenue(203) 622-3998

Greenwich Green & Clean113 Pemberwick Road(203) 531-0006

Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich39 Strickland Road(203) 869-6899, ext. 10

Junior Achievement SWCT200 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk(203) 854-1700

Junior League of Greenwich231 East Putnam Avenue(203) 869-1979

Neighbor To Neighbor248 East Putnam Avenue(203) 622-9208

The Sunshine Kids136 East Putnam Avenue(203) 869-0500

TAG (Transportation Association of Greenwich)13 Riverside Avenue, Riverside(203) 637-4345

united Way of Greenwich1 Lafayette Court(203) 869-2221

YMCA50 East Putnam Avenue(203) 869-1630

YWCA259 East Putnam Avenue(203) 869-6501

More Organizations

Alliance Francaise .............................................. (203) 629-1340

American Legion ............................................... (203) 531-0109

Art Society of Old Greenwich ............................ (203) 637-3084

Byram Garden Club .......................................... (203) 531-7120

Children of the American Revolution................. (203) 629-8533

Chinese Association of Fairfield County ............. (203) 921-0130

Church Women United of Greenwich ............... (203) 637-3473

Friends of Binney Park ....................................... (203) 637-8334

Greenwich Adopt-a-Road .................................. (203) 661-0397

Greenwich Democratic Town Committee ......... (203) 869-3643

Greenwich Democratic Women’s Club .............. (203) 637-3830

Greenwich Garden Club ................................... (203) 869-6132

Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary ............................ (203) 863-3220

Greenwich Jaycees ............................................ (203) 358-3134

Greenwich Kiwanis Club ................................... (203) 531-9253

Greenwich Land Trust ....................................... (203) 629-2151

Greenwich Republican Roundtable ................... (203) 869-2983

Greenwich Republican Town Committee .......... (203) 869-2983

Greenwich Seniors Club .................................... (203) 622-1500

Greenwich Women’s Civic Club ........................ (203) 968-2821

Greenwich Women’s Club................................. (203) 869-2046

Greenwich Women’s Exchange ......................... (203) 869-0229

Hadassah, Greenwich Chapter .......................... (203) 531-1385

League of Women Voters of Greenwich ............ (203) 352-4700

Lion’s Club of Greenwich .................................. (203) 622-0225

Lion’s Club of Old Greenwich ........................... (203) 637-7601

Lion’s Club of Western Greenwich..................... (203) 531-9495

NOW, Greenwich Chapter ................................ (203) 622-1372

Retired Men’s Association ................................. (203) 661-3833

Riverside Garden Club ...................................... (203) 698-1478

Rotary Club of Byram/Cos Cob ......................... (203) 869-0315

Rotary Club of Greenwich ................................. (203) 352-3455

Rotary Club of Old Greenwich/Riverside ........... (203) 324-7358

Travel Club of Greenwich .................................. (203) 634-9439

UJA Federation of Greenwich ............................ (203) 622-1434

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PuBLIC COuRSESGriffith E. Harris Golf Course(203) 531-8253The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is the town’s only municipal golf course and, coincidentally, the only non-private golf course in the town of Greenwich. Recent-ly, the front office, the public restrooms and the Pro Shop were totally renovated. Use of the course is open to all town of Greenwich residents who become mem-bers. Members are permitted to bring guests with them to play at the course as well. All guests are required to be accom-panied by a member to play. At the Pro

Shop, golf clothing and supplies can be purchased, clubs and golf carts can be rented, lessons can be arranged with the Pro or Assistant Pros, and tokens for the ball machine at the driving range can be purchased. The facility contains a driving range with 14 stations for hitting balls, two practice putting greens and a practice chipping area, which includes a practice bunker. The course has a new, state-of-the-art irrigation system. The 11th hole has undergone a transformation with a new tee (including a separate women’s tee) and the clearing out of the un-dergrowth and dead trees on the left side rough area. The golf course is an 18-hole, par-71 men, par-73 ladies. From the blue tees, the course is 6,512 yards long; white tees, 6,093 yards; green tees, 5,710 yards; and gold tees, 4,256 yards. Reservations are required for tee times.

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Burning Tree Country Club120 Perkins Road(203) 869-9010

Fairview Country Club1241 King St.(203) 531-4283

Greenwich Country Club19 Doubling Road(203) 869-4222

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Millbrook Club61 Woodside Drive(203) 869-4684

Round Hill Club33 Round Hill Club Road(203) 661-1648

The Stanwich Club888 North Street(203) 869-2072

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TaxiGreenwich Taxi: (203) 869-6000

AccessibilityNY-bound platform: Elevator to platform is in station building and available only when station is open. The station was built before ADA law, therefore, ramp may not meet ADA requirements. Nearest accessible station: Rye, N.Y.

Driving DirectionsNorthbound:From I-95 Northbound, Exit 3. At end of ramp, turn left onto Arch St. Make next right onto Railroad Ave. Station is on the right.

Southbound:From I-95 Southbound, Exit 3. At end of exit, turn right onto Arch St. Make next right onto Railroad Ave. Station is on the right.

Cos Cob Train Station1 Cos Cob Ave. Cos Cob, CT 06807-2736(29.6 miles to Grand Central Station)


AccessibilityRamps to both platforms. The station was built be-fore ADA law, therefore, ramps may not meet ADA requirements. Nearest accessible stations: Stamford, Conn., or Rye, N.Y.

Driving DirectionsNorthbound:From I-95 Northbound, Exit 4, Indian Field Rd. At end of ramp, turn left onto Indian Field Rd. Make

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Southbound:From I-95 Southbound, Exit 4, Indian Field Rd. At end of ramp, turn right onto Indian Field Rd. Make second right onto Cos Cob Court. Station is one block on the right.

Old Greenwich Train Station1 Sound Beach Ave. between Webb Ave. and Arcadia Rd.Old Greenwich, CT 06870-1712(31.2 miles to Grand Central Station)


AccessibilityRamps to both platforms. The station was built before ADA law, therefore, ramps may not meet ADA require-ments. Nearest accessible station: Stamford, Conn.

Driving DirectionsNorthbound:From I-95 Northbound, Exit 5, Putnam Ave. At end of exit, turn right onto Putnam Ave. (US Rte. 1). Make right onto Sound Beach Ave. After railroad underpass, turn left into station parking lot.

Southbound:From I-95 Southbound, Exit 5, Putnam Ave. At end of exit, turn right onto Putnam Ave. (US Rte. 1). Make next right onto Sound Beach Ave. After railroad un-derpass, turn left into station parking lot.

Riverside Train Station1 Riverside Ave.Riverside, CT 06878-1616(30.2 miles to Grand Central Station)


AccessibilityRamps to both platforms. The station was built before ADA law, therefore, ramps may not meet ADA require-ments. Nearest accessible station: Stamford, Conn.

Ticket Office HoursThere is no staffed ticket office at this station.

Driving DirectionsNorthbound:From I-95 Southbound and Northbound, Exit 5. At end of ramp, turn left onto Putnam Ave. At light, turn left onto Riverside Ave. Station is 0.5 miles on the left.

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Typical closing cosTs To sell

Example $1,000,000 Sale Price

State Conveyance Tax (paid by seller) calculated as follows: .75% on the first $800,000 = $6,000.00 1.25% on the balance of $200,000 = $2,500.00

Town of Greenwich Conveyance Tax (paid by seller) .25% on the Sale Price of $1,000,000 = $2,500.00

Town of Greenwich Real Estate Taxes: due July 1 and January 1 of each year. Depending on the closing date, an adjustment will be made (in the favor of the Seller) on a per diem basis from the day of the closing through either December 31 or July 30.

Town of Greenwich Recording Fees: $53.00 for first page $5.00 for each additional page of any document

Utilities: Fuel oil, propane gas: Credit to Seller Aquarian Water Co.: final bill paid by Seller

Attorney’s fees: to be negotiated

Capital Gains: consult attorney

Information provided by: Tom Ward of Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, LLC; Rev. 6/21/12

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Buyer’s Responsibility

legal Fees: $1,500 - $3,500 (depending on cost of house and attorney’s fee schedule). Title insurance: Determined according to purchase price Examples: Price - $ 500,000 - $1,800 $1,000,000 - $3,000 $2,000,000 - $5,800

Title search: $150

Bank Fees: Application Fee: up to $400+ (varies with lender) Credit Report: $25 Appraisal: $350 - $1,000 (determined according to purchase price) Pre-paid Interest: (covers interest on mortgage beginning from day of Closing to the end of the month) Tax Service fee & Flood Certificate: $50 Tax Escrow: 2 - 6 months Miscellaneous fees the bank may charge: Document fee: $175 - $200 Administration fee: $300

insurance Fees: Homeowners insurance (one year pre-paid) $2,000 and upinspections: Building and termite: $1,000+ depending on inspection company Additional cost for septic, well, oil tank, radon, lead, etc. Check with inspection company.other costs: Property survey (if necessary): $1,200 - $1,600 Fuel adjustment (oil tank) Property tax adjustment Sewer adjustment, if applicable (service charge)

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Real Estate Terms

AAdjustable Rate Mortgage. Mortgage loan on which the interest rate falls and rises with changes in prevailing rates. The mortgage rate is tied to a selected index and may be adjusted annually. Also called a variable rate mortgage.

Amortize. To pay a debt in monthly or other periodic installments until the total amount, along with interest, if any, is paid.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Com-bines the interest rate with other loan costs, such as points and loan fees, into a single figure that shows the true annual cost of borrowing.

Appraisal. A formal estimate of property value conducted by a professional qualified to make such an opinion.

Assumption of Mortgage. Taking title to property that has an existing mortgage and being personally liable for its payment as a condition of the sale.

BBi-weekly Payment Mortgage. Instead of the standard monthly payment schedule, a mortgage that requires payments every two weeks. The result for the borrower is a substantial savings in interest.

Bridge Loan. A loan on a borrower’s pres-ent home (which is usually for sale) in a manner that allows the proceeds to be used for closing on a new house before the pres-ent home is sold. Also known as a “swing loan.”

CClose. Act of finalizing a transaction in which all the concerned parties meet to transfer title to a property. Also, when real estate formally changes ownership.

Closing Costs. Expenses over and above the price of property that must be paid by buyers and sellers before title is transferred. Also known as settlement costs.

Closing Statement. Written account of all expenses, adjustments and disbursements received by the buyer and seller when com-pleting a real estate transaction.

Contingency. A provision in a contract that keeps it from becoming binding until a certain event happens. A satisfactory in-spection report might be a contingency.

DDownpayment. Initial cash investment made as evidence of good faith when pur-chasing real estate. It is usually a percent-age of the sale price.

EEqual Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). A federal law that requires lenders and oth-er creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, col-or, religion, national origin, age, sex, mari-tal status or receipt of income from public assistance.

Escrow. Money or documents held by a third party until specific conditions of an agreement or contract are fulfilled.

Escrow Account. Special bank account into which escrow monies are deposited and from which they are disbursed. Lawyers and real estate brokers maintain escrow ac-counts to hold money in trust for others.

Escrow Company. A firm that specializes in handling the closing of a transaction.

FFirst Mortgage. Mortgage on a property that is superior to any other. It is the first to be paid in the event of foreclosure.

Fixed-rate Mortgage (FRM). A mortgage in which the interest rate does not change during the entire term of the loan.

Foreclosure. Legal action instigated by a lender to end all ownership rights when mortgage payments have not been kept up.

Freddie Mac. Common name for the Fed-eral Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which buys and sells loans in the secondary mortgage market.

HHome Inspection. A thorough inspection that evaluates the structural and mechani-cal condition of a property.

Historic Structures. Buildings of historical or architectural significance, perhaps land-marks that are designed by federal, state or local historical commissions.

Homeowner’s Insurance Policy. Pack-aged insurance policy for homeowners and tenants that covers property damage and public liability, such as fire and theft, and personal liability.

Homestead Protection. State and federal laws that protect against the forced sale of a person’s home by creditors. Also, upon the death of one spouse, provides the other with a home for life.

Housing Codes. Local regulations that set minimum conditions under which dwell-ings are considered fit for human habita-tion. It guards against unsatisfactory or un-safe conditions and overcrowding.

HuD. Acronym for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an agen-cy from which almost all of the federal gov-ernment’s housing programs flow.

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Real Estate Terms

IImprovement. Any form of land develop-ment or man-made addition, such as the erection of a building or fence, to enhance the value of private property; also an im-provement to publicly-owned structures, such as sewers or roads.

Inspection. The act of physically examin-ing and testing a piece of property to ascer-tain certain information.

Installment Payment. Periodic payment, usually monthly, of interest and principal on a mortgage or other loan.

Interest. A fee paid for the use of money; also a share or right in something.

Interim Financing. Short-term loan usu-ally made during the construction phase of a building project or until a permanent, long-term loan can be obtained. Also called a construction loan.

JJumbo Loan. A loan that exceeds Fannie Mae’s legislated mortgage amount limits. Also called a non-conforming loan.

LLien. A debt on a property which encum-bers it until the obligation is paid; a mort-gage, back taxes or other claim.

Listing. Contract used for hiring a real es-tate agent to sell a piece of property. Also a piece of property that is for sale.

Loan Origination Fee. Paid by the bor-rower to get a loan; it covers expenses in-curred by the lender, such as the cost of the appraisal, credit report, title search, etc.

Loan Servicing. Task of collecting month-ly payments, handling insurance and tax impounds, delinquencies, early payoffs and mortgage releases.

Loan-to-Value Ratio. Relationship of a mortgage loan to the appraised value of a piece of property. Usually expressed to the buyer in terms of how much the lender will lend, i.e., 75% financing.

MMortgage. Legal document that creates a lien on property; it secures the repayment of a loan.

Mortgage Broker. Individual or company that brings borrowers and lenders together; a loan broker.

Mortgage Company or Mortgage Bank-er. Financial intermediary that offers mort-gages to borrowers and then resells them to various lending institutions, government agencies or private investors.

Mortgagor. Party or person that borrows money, giving a lien on the property as se-curity for the loan; the borrower.

Multiple Listing. Agreement that allows real estate brokers to distribute information on the properties they have listed for sale to other members of a local real estate or-ganization. Allows the widest possible mar-keting of those properties. Commissions are split by mutual agreement between the list-ing broker and the selling broker.

OOrigination Fee. A charge by the lender for granting and processing a new mort-gage loan.

PPITI. Acronym for “principal, interest, taxes and insurance.” Frequently used to describe a loan payment that combines all four items.

Point. Fee charged by a lender to get addi-tional revenue over the interest rate. A point is equal to one percent of the loan amount.

Principal. The amount of money bor-rowed; the amount of money still owed.

QQualification. Act of determining a po-tential buyer’s needs, abilities and urgency to buy, and matching these with available properties.

SSecond Mortgage. Lien on property that is subordinate to a first mortgage. In the event of default, the second mortgage is re-paid after the first. Also called a junior mort-gage, and in some circumstances, a home equity loan.

TTitle. Actual ownership; the right of pos-session; also the evidence of ownership, such as a deed or bill of sale.

Title Insurance. Any insurance policy that protects against any losses incurred be-cause of defects in the title not listed in the title report or abstract.

Title Report. A statement of the current condition of title for a parcel of land.

Title Search. A professional examination of public records to determine the chain of ownership of a particular piece of prop-erty and to note any liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions or other factors that might affect the title.

uunderwriting. The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk in-volved for the lender. Underwriting involves an analysis of the borrower’s credit worthi-ness and the quality of the property itself.

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Eight Weeks Prior q Contact movers for estimates or to reserve a moving van.

q Clean out your attic, basement, storage shed and other big storage areas.

q Start to use up things you can’t move, such as frozen foods and cleaning supplies.

q Contact the chamber of commerce, your real estate agent or visitor’s and tourism bureau in your new community for information on your new city.

Six Weeks Priorq If you’re moving at an employer’s request, verify what

expenses may be reimbursed.

q For out-of-town moves, contact the IRS or your accountant for information on what moving expenses may be tax-deductible.

q Inventory and evaluate your possessions to determine if anything can be sold or donated.

q Locate all auto-licensing and registration documents and contact local authorities for information about possible property tax rebate and related information.

q If some of your goods are to be stored, make the necessary arrangements.

q Contact schools, doctors, dentists, lawyers and accountants and obtain copies of your personal records or request forwarding to new contacts.

Four Weeks Priorq Make change-of-address notifications.

q Arrange special transportation for your pets and plants.

q Contact utility and related companies (gas, electric, oil, water, telephone, cable and trash collection) to establish service at your new home. Contact current vendors, but remember to keep telephone and utilities on through your moving date.

q Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner’s or renter’s, medical and life) to arrange for coverage in your new home.

q If you’re packing yourself, purchase packing boxes from your local mover. Pack items that you won’t be needing for the next month.

Three Weeks Priorq Make sure travel arrangements and reservations

are in order.

q Arrange to close accounts at your local bank and open accounts in your new locale. Don’t forget about automatic deposit and payment items.

Two Weeks Priorq If moving out of or into a building with elevators,

contact the building management to schedule use of the elevators.

q Contact the moving company to review and confirm the arrangements for your move.

One Week Priorq Withdraw the contents of your safety box, pick up any dry

cleaning, return library books and rented DVDs, etc.

q Take pets to the veterinarian for any needed immunizations. Get copies of pets’ veterinary records.

q Drain gas and oil from power equipment (lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.).

q Give away plants not being moved.

q Prepare specific directions to your new home for your moving company (include your itinerary, emergency numbers, etc.).

Two to Three Days Priorq Defrost your freezer and refrigerator. Block doors open so

they can’t accidently close on pets or children.

q Disconnect major appliances and prepare for the move. You should request the gas company to disconnect your gas dryer, oven and any other gas appliances.

q Pack a box of personal items that will be needed immediately at your new home. Ask the movers to load this box last or transport it yourself.

q Set aside those things that you are transporting yourself so that they are not mistakenly loaded by your mover.

q Contact your mover to confirm arrival time of the moving van.

Moving Dayq Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, water).

q Read your bill of loading and inventory carefully before you sign them.

q Keep contracts, bills and other moving papers in a safe place until all charges have been paid and all claims have been settled.

At Edgehill, maintenance-free living and a convenient location make for a carefree

lifestyle. Our Lifecare Advantage helps you plan for your future, alleviating financial

concerns. Lifecare at Edgehill will provide priority-level access if you ever need

assisted living or skilled nursing services. Best of all, you can truly enjoy life, because

you will have all the time your heart desires for all your favorite things.

The time has come for your favorite things.

Edgehill’s retirement lifestyle sets the standard for Lifecare living in Connecticut. Find out more at www.EdgehillCommunity.com or call 1-800-948-3489.

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