2024 at 2:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}According to an announcement $6.4 million will be put toward the Cos Cob bridge replacement study Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation last week announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $291 million from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will be used for railroad improvements at five projects across the state The project is for planning activities to determine the best course of action in replacing the 120-year-old movable Cos Cob Bridge over the Mianus River in Greenwich "President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was overwhelmingly approved by Congress to modernize our nation’s infrastructure and strengthen our transportation system including railways," Lamont said in a news release "The projects these grants are funding will help pull Connecticut’s rail system into a new era and boost reliability while supporting the economic growth of our state We thank the Biden-Harris administration for delivering this investment for Connecticut and supporting our region’s rail system." which are being awarded to the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Amtrak are funded through the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program Connecticut’s share of funding represents 20 percent of the total $1.4 billion in grants the FRA awarded last week for rail projects along the Northeast Corridor This NEC Federal-State Partnership investment will be matched by $120 million in state funds from the Connecticut Department of Transportation Amtrak is contributing $11.7 million toward the projects that I ride Amtrak and Metro-North so frequently Our state’s passenger rail system gets thousands to school and work every day and offers an expansive transportation alternative to commuting by car," said Greenwich resident and U.S "This $290 million grant will allow the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Amtrak to upgrade our infrastructure so that public transit remains reliable this project will create good-paying jobs and reduce traffic and pollution statewide I’m thrilled the legislation we supported as a federal delegation is yielding investments here at home and I look forward to many train rides to come." 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The bells on the door ring as it opens and Sophia Scarpelli looks up from a display of snow globes A young boy presses his face to the glass of the front window her eyes shifting between the glittering ornaments and the shelves lined with candles that smell faintly of pine holding up a snow globe that hums with soft circling the tree at the bottom,” she says shaking it gently so the glitter inside swirls like a snowstorm now nestled at 428 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob—a smaller space than the sprawling store on Liberty Way where Sophia built her reputation over four decades her shop was an anchor of downtown Greenwich she had no choice but to leave the space that had become her second home “But sometimes life pushes you in a different direction you have to trust yourself to make something new the forced move might have spelled the end of a storied business it became an opportunity to reimagine what her shop could be but every inch reflects her warmth and energy High ceilings lend the space an airy charm and every corner is a feast for the senses: ornaments sparkle under soft light candles flicker on carefully arranged shelves and playful stocking stuffers— irreverent cards “I want people to walk in and feel like they’ve stepped into another world,” she says pausing to adjust a garland of twinkling lights Sophia herself is as much a draw as the merchandise She has a presence that commands attention helping first-timers find exactly what they didn’t know they needed “She makes you feel like you’re the only person in the room,” says one customer with a silk jewelry pouch that Sophia had just shown her But behind the laughter and the ease is a story of resilience and the shop—a Greenwich institution—faced an uncertain future Then came a lifeline: The First Bank of Greenwich the bank guided Sophia through the pandemic ensuring that her business could stay afloat “Frank and his team saved me,” she says simply That care extends to the relationships Sophia has built with her neighbors On the other side of her shop is The Happy Coin “Chris is someone you can totally trust,” she says and The Happy Coin—is just one small part of Cos Cob life indicative of the its resilience and heart December is when Sophia’s truly comes alive her windows glow with frosted snowflakes and tiny Christmas scenes and customers are captivated by the wonder of it all you want people to feel something,” she says It’s not just about selling gifts; it’s about creating moments A young couple laughs as she shows them a novelty pack of gum that reads the magic of her store isn’t just in the merchandise— it’s in the connections she builds “People come here for different reasons,” she says I want them to leave happier than when they walked in.” Sophia’s is located at 428 East Putnam Avenue Cos Cob and her website is at sophiasgallery.com Holiday Hours Through End of December are Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 12pm – 6pm Email:editor@greenwichsentinel.com 2024 at 2:27 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}According to the franchise's website there are over 80 locations spread throughout New York and New Jersey the iconic New York-based Italian ice and ice cream franchise Also set to move in are Papito's Empanadas and Toxic Wings "Coming Soon" signs are affixed to the windows of 158 E Fjord moved next door within the past year into a shared space with Flour Water Salt Bread although the business is usually seasonal and closed during late fall and winter Patch has reached out to Ralph's for more information the concept of Ralph's originated in Staten Island The first retail store opened on Port Richmond Avenue in Staten Island in 1949 and it wasn't until 1988 that Ralph's expanded outside of the borough It's routine on a warm summer night to see lines stretched down the sidewalk at Ralph's locations in New York City Ralph's features a dizzying array of water ices For more information, visit their website Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGREENWICH CT (WFSB) - A person was struck by a train near Cos Cob in Greenwich according to a post on X by Metro-North Railroad The post warned New Haven line customers to expect delays of up to 35 minutes New Haven Line customers are experiencing delays of up to 35 minutes after a train struck someone near Cos Cob. pic.twitter.com/x2g0p5exdW There was no information regarding injuries Watch Channel 3 and refresh this page for updates New Haven Line customers are experiencing delays of up to 35 minutes after a train struck someone near Cos Cob. pic.twitter.com/x2g0p5exdW There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms This gut-renovated home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 luxurious bathrooms and Farrow & Ball paint throughout," the Zillow listing says the property features a beautiful private backyard perfect for relaxation and play." View photos and more details here. project and town officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Cos Cob branch (Courtesy of Greenwich Library.)Friends of Cos Cob Library Secretary Richard Campbell (center) presents Buildings & Grounds Co-Chairs Hank Ashforth (left) and Jill Stauffer Cobbs (right) with $100,000 to support the Cos Cob Branch Library renovation and expansion CT — Greenwich Library recently kicked off the renovation and expansion of its Cos Cob branch The project will add an additional 1,120 square feet to the Cos Cob Library mainly devoted to a new 857-square foot community room The layout of the existing interior space will change shifting the children’s section to the rotunda area on the eastern side of the building and moving the adult section to the western part of the building providing nearly 600 square feet of additional space for children and young adults Wernert Construction will build the new community room as part of phase 1 The branch will remain open to the public during this period although the existing community room will not be available Programming during this period will be limited Funding for the Cos Cob renovation will come from a combination of private and public funding through capital improvement appropriations The Friends of Cos Cob Library contributed a gift of $100,000 to support the project The project was developed by Peter Gisolfi Associates through Cos Cob community survey feedback the recently released 2023-2025 strategic plan and input from the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees Cos Cob, CT HamletHub invites you to contribute stories, events, and more to keep your neighbors informed and connected. Don’t miss what’s happening in your community.Subscribe to receive a daily digest of the people, places and things that make our community great. Copyright ©2025 HamletHub™ 2024 at 1:35 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The interior of Mike's Organic in Cos Cob (Richard Kaufman/Patch)GREENWICH CT — The former site of Mike's Organic in Cos Cob could be turned into a restaurant according to documents recently submitted to the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commisison Located at 600 E. Putnam Ave., Mike's Organic was a small format grocery store that opened in April 2023. In March of this year, owner Mike Geller announced the business was closing is seeking a change of use from retail to restaurant The property is owned by TPF Development Corp Specifics on what kind of restaurant could be proposed or how big it might be were not included in the submitted documents No changes are proposed to the building height A pre-application review for the proposed change of use has not yet been scheduled to go before the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission CT (WFSB) - A pedestrian was struck by a train near the Cos Cob station causing delays on the Metro-North line from New Haven to Grand Central Metro-North Railroad has announced that the 7:16 a.m Passengers at Cos Cob station will be accommodated by the 8:26 a.m train departing from Stamford to Grand Central The condition of the pedestrian has not been disclosed Metro-North Railroad is keeping customers updated on their X profile New Haven Line customers are experiencing delays of 10 to 15 minutes after a person was struck by a train at Cos Cob.Trains are single-tracking between Cos Cob and Stamford. pic.twitter.com/JxGS87c3if train from South Norwalk to Danbury will be 10 to 15 minutes after Metro-North held a train for customers from a late-arriving connection Authorities are actively investigating the incident Stay tuned to Channel 3 for further updates New Haven Line customers are experiencing delays of 10 to 15 minutes after a person was struck by a train at Cos Cob.Trains are single-tracking between Cos Cob and Stamford. pic.twitter.com/JxGS87c3if 2024 at 10:45 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}An MTA spokesperson said that approximately 8:26 a.m a 25-year-old man was found laying between the tracks at the Cos Cob station CT — A man who fell onto the tracks Saturday at the Cos Cob Metro-North Railroad Station avoided being hit by an arriving train that passed overhead according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA spokesperson Lucas Bejarano said that approximately 8:26 a.m An investigation found that the man fell from the edge of the platform onto the tracks adding the man was not believed to be a victim of a crime Three cars of an arriving train passed overhead without making contact with the man local EMS took the man to Stamford Hospital in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries The incident caused delays on the New Haven Line for several hours Saturday