
“The legislation, if passed, we’d have to turn away more residents. It wouldn’t impact the people in $3 million houses, it would impact the residents I represent.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
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“The legislation, if passed, we’d have to turn away more residents. It wouldn’t impact the people in $3 million houses, it would impact the residents I represent.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →
The event was a surprise for the five women who had all immigrated from Scotland to the US and made Greenwich their home. The fast friends have been rendezvousing at Byram Park for about 65 years. Continue Reading →
In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Saturday, May 28, 2022 and will run through September 5, 2022. Continue Reading →
Allmashy said the favorite items include chicken tender combos and funnel cakes, which is part of the concession’s carnival theme. There are over 30 different ice cream varieties children like, including Mickey Mouse, Oreo Cones, WWE Superstars, Spider Man and Sponge Bob. Continue Reading →
“Please open the beaches – on a limited basis – for seniors who are in desperate need of fresh air and exercise. Masks required. No groups or gatherings. No bikes. Just a calm space for seniors to have a peaceful healthy walk.” – Joanne Clark Continue Reading →
Statistically, out of 551 samples taken from between January 2004 and August 2018 at the Byram beach, 13% of those tested failed the EPA Safe Swimming Rate. That’s a C+ rating, according to the non-profit watchdog organization Save the Sound and their online program Sound Health Explorer Continue Reading →
Remarkably, 110 of the 112 teens who participated in the 2017 Greenwich Youth Conservation Program said they had a positive experience. Continue Reading →
At the April Parks & Rec board meeting, Jeff Freitag, Superintendent of Marine Facilities & Operations, gave a marine, boat and beaches updates. The town has hired its beach crew and ticket sellers, but they still seek to hire more lifeguards. Last summer there were 465,500 visitors to Greenwich Point, 53,000 visitors to Byram and 31,000 took the ferry to Island Beach, and 3,300 to took the ferry to Great Captain’s Island. Continue Reading →
An excessive heat warning continues. Greenwich beaches reopened on Saturday for swimming. However, at Byram Beach a sign warned of “sea lice” and urged people to shower after swimming. Continue Reading →
At Thursday’s Board of Selectmen meeting , the design of the pool project was praised as was the generosity of the Jr. League, but compliments notwithstanding, Tesei and Marzullo went back and forth with resident Peter Quigley who expressed concerns that state protocols aren’t adequate and suggested the Town plan an alternate pool site just in case. Continue Reading →