DNA was used to identify the remains found in Binney Park. The man was about 50 and was last known to be homeless in Stamford. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Police Identity of Bones Found at Binney Park
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Tree Warden Issues Decision on 20 Trees in Binney Park
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“Based on my research of the circumstances associated with these trees, and taking into account the concerns of parties present at the public hearing and correspondence received, my decision is not to remove all of the 20 trees as the proposed but to gradually phase in the tree removals over the next two to three years and require the immediate replacement of any trees removed with tree species tolerant of a wet environment.”– Bruce Spaman, Greenwich Tree Warden Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park, Bruce Spaman, tree warden
Upset Binney Park Neighbors Vocal on Fate of 20 Trees, Mostly Crab Apples
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Neighbor after neighbor of Binney Park insisted the Crab Apple trees are beautiful when they flower and are not dead. The trees are slated to be cut down per the Binney Park Master Plan and replaced with trees suitable to soggy, wet soil and salt. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park, Binney Park Master Plan, Bruce Spaman, Crab Apple trees, Greenwich Botanical Center, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
RESCHEDULED TO FEB 26: Parks Dept Hearing on Removal of 20 Town Trees in Binney Park
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There is a public hearing on the removal of 20 town trees at Binney Park in the area of Arch St and Wesskum Rd. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park
Town to Remove Dozens of Trees from Binney Park; Plant Better Suited Trees
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The Binney Park Master Plan entails removing some trees that are not thriving and replacing them with more appropriate ones. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Binney Park, Binney Park Master Plan, Bruce Spaman, Crab Apple Tree, JoAnn Messina, Mary Hull
OGRCC! To Combine Annual Model Sailboat Regatta with Family Festival at Binney Park
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OGRCC will take over Binney Park on Oct 14 and offer games, activities and food trucks for the entire community, culminating with the annual model sailboat regatta. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Binney Park, OGRCC, Set Sail
Softball Tourney on Saturday in Binney Park Will Honor Sandy McMurray
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“Sandy donated her time to volunteering for everything and was just full of good times. She liked to hang out and have a couple beers, tell jokes, play softball and make some of the best chili in town.” – John Bosco, Corbo’s Corner Deli Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Binney Park, Greenwich Softball Organization, John Bosco, Michael Fina, Sandy McMurray
P&Z Pushes Back on DPW Bridge/Rotary Project on Sound Beach Ave
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Jim Michel said the State has set aside $3.8 million in funding, though the current estimate is $4.9 million. “They said they’d honor and bring the funding up to $4.9 million when we submit the final design plans,” he said. One resident warned that the only place where there is free cheese is in a mouse trap. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Allen Lovejoy, Amy Siebert, Andy Fox, Binney Park, Binney Pond
Supermoon Storm Surge Inundates Binney Pond and Its New Plantings
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Conservation Commission director Denise Savageau said it’s difficult to know how much salt water intrusion there was in Binney Pond last week, given there was significant snow and rain coming downstream. The new plantings around the pond were completely submerged. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather, Binney Park, coastal ponds, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, storm surge, super moon
September Binney Park Pond Dredge Update: Materials Being Removed, ETA for Reopening Spring ’18
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Workers were busy removing dredge material from Binney Park Pond on Saturday. Continue Reading →