Synagogue construction plans irk Greenwich residents

A group of Greenwich residents are upset about plans to build a synagogue in the area and are holding a meeting tonight at the Cos Cob Fire Department to discuss how the temple could negatively affect

News 12 Staff

Nov 21, 2012, 3:59 AM

Updated 4,599 days ago

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A group of Greenwich residents are upset about plans to build a synagogue in the area and are holding a meeting tonight at the Cos Cob Fire Department to discuss how the temple could negatively affect their neighborhood.



The Greenwich Reform Synagogue purchased a plot of land at 92 Orchard St. last year and has plans to purchase two abutting lots. Opponents say building a synagogue in the neighborhood will drive down property values and create a traffic nightmare on an already busy street.



Synagogue president Robert Birnbaum says the temple will hold public input sessions when the blueprint is ready in six months.