The Freemason’s square and compasses, visible in the upstairs window of Acacia Lodge No. 85’s current home at BANC is familiar, though not many people are versed in its origins. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich and OG Lions Collaborate for Sophisticated Eye Screening at BANC
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On any given school day, the Byram Archibald Neighborhood Center (BANC), is a hive of activity. The New Lebanon School kindergarten classes are currently housed there. Then, after school Christina Nappi runs a program for about 65 New Leb children in K-3 until 5:30pm. On Thursday, members of the Old Greenwich and Greenwich Lions Clubs gave free vision screenings to the children. More than a simple acuity test, the Lions Clubs sophisticated camera tested for eye disorders including far and near sightedness, astigmatism, anisometropia, strabismus and anisocoria. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Volunteering, BANC, Christina Nappi, Greenwich Lions Club, New Lebanon School, Old Greenwich Lions Club
New Lebanon Principal on Racial Balance, Crowding, Out-of-State Cars
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At Wednesday’s Byram Neighborhood Association meeting, New Lebanon Principal Barbara Riccio, gave a thorough history of the schools overcrowding, residency verification, progress toward closing the achievement gap Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, achievement gap, BANC, Barbara Riccio, Greenwich Public Schools, Michael Bocchino, New Lebanon School, racial imbalance
Marzullo Hears Byram’s Gripes: Eyesores, New Leb Kindergarten, Pool and Hamill Ice Rink
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At Byram Schubert Library, residents’ list of concerns included the Byram Pool, BANC and New Leb kindergarten satellite classrooms, blighted properties, and a perceived lack of attention from the Town. Marzullo said that what’s good for Byram is good for the Town of Greenwich. Continue Reading →