Caught between Town Noise Ordinance and Declined Request for Funds for Electric Leaf Blowers, DPW, Parks & Rec Issue Joint Statement

Greenwich’s gas leaf blower ban will start the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, impacting commercial landscapers, residents and both Parks & Rec and DPW. On Thursday, DPW commissioner Jim Michel and Parks and Rec director Joe Siciliano issued a joint statement with plans to respond to the lack of town funding to purchase electric leaf blower equipment for their departments. Continue Reading →

Nearby in Rye, Legal Saga over Playland Amusement Park Drags on: 2025 Season is in Limbo

The future of Playland, which dates back to 1928, is uncertain with Westchester County, who own the park’s 280 acres and Standard Amusements are loggerheads. The amusement park was originally owned and managed by the Westchester County Parks Commission. in 2022, the county entered a 30 year agreement with Standard Amusements, but that company announced plans to terminate the contract. Typically the historic park opens in late May. Continue Reading →