Board members and residents complained the event was commercial, that the vendors weren’t local and that Binney Park was intended for passive recreation. Continue Reading →
Old Greenwich Festival at Binney Park Rejected by Parks & Rec Board
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Binney Park Pond Cleanup Under Way after Diesel Fuel Leak
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“During Wednesday’s cleanup efforts, approximately 1,300 gallons of oily water were recovered and removed from the site removing the bulk material released.” – Fire Marshal Chris Practico Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Binney Park, Binney Park Pond, Binney Pond, Chris Pratico, DEEP, diesel oil
Packed Feb 1 P&Z Agenda Features Greenwich Plaza Redo, 8-30g Proposal atop Shreve Crump & Low Building, Chabad Tent, Cluster Homes on King St
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Febraury will kick off with an action packed Planning & Zoning agenda. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 125 Greenwich Avenue, Binney Park, Chabad Lubavitch, cluster homes, DPW, Greenwich Plaza
Set Sail at the 58th Annual Model Sailboat Regatta at Binney Park, Oct 17, 2021
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This event will once again draw model sailboat enthusiasts of all ages. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Binney Park, model sailboat regatta, OGRCC, Tom Casazzone
Gevanter Shares Message of Public Safety, Prosperity and Progress
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US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he won his first State Rep race in a special election.
“They are not months long, they are weeks long. They are highly concentrated and they are usually close. Small turnout. And this one is during the summer – smaller turnout. Every single vote, every single call you make, every single contact. Even in this age of social media, there is nothing so important as one human being talking to another, nothing so impactful as your contact with another person. That’s how special elections are won.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, August 17, Binney Park, Connecticut State Senate 36th District, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, Richard Blumenthal, Special Election
Sound Beach Community Band to Perform Free Concert in Binney Park on Sunday
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To celebrate returning to normal after a crazy year, the concert’s theme is “Christmas in July… and Other Holidays we Missed” and will feature such favorites as “Sleigh Ride,” “This is Halloween,” and the Hallelujah Chorus. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Binney Park, Sound Beach Community Band
OG Merchants ‘Art In The Park’ Set for June 6 in Binney Park
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The event will have over 30 local, up and coming artists , exhibiting and selling their works to the public. Oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, gicle prints, decoupages and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Business, Art in the Park, Binney Park
Greenwich Residents Caught Off Guard by Consultant Recommendations for Athletic Fields
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Greenwich playing fields are insufficient, overused and turf is stressed. Engineering consultants Weston & Sampson were hired by Parks & Rec to assess the fields and offer recommendations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA accessibility, baseball, baseball field, Binney Park, Bruce Park, Christiano Park, drainage
Peaceful Vigil in Binney Park Honors George Floyd
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People lit candles before a coordinated silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd and those who have come before him, showcasing the neighborhood’s unity with the cause. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, #blacklivesmatter, 8:46, Binney Park, George Floyd, Meg Nolan, police brutality
New Walking Path Expands Walking Experience in Binney Park
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Until now, anyone walking in the South end of Binney, on the West side along Arch Street, either must walk on the grass or on Arch Street itself. Continue Reading →