Parks & Rec launched a web page with official information on the Hamill Rink Project. It includes a form to submit a question requiring name and email. Continue Reading →
No Hint of Controversy in Parks & Rec Website for New Hamill Rink Project
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Byram Neighborhood Association
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As Port Chester Super-Sizes, Traffic Safety Issues Come to a Head in Byram
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Byram residents say traffic and dangerous driving threaten their neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Across the river in Port Chester, where Main Street is being redeveloped with multi-story buildings, residents will funnel through Byram to reach I-95 exit 2. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Byram Neighborhood Association, Delavan Ave, I-95, Mill Street, New Lebanon School, Port Chester
Veterans Blast Hamill Rink User Committee: “There Will Be Hell to Pay”
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Francia Alvarez said there has been talk in the RTM about the Housing Authority’s interest in developing affordable housing in the area of McKinney Terrace, which abuts Eugene Morlot Park to the north and might potentially share the access road. McKinney Terrace is housing for elderly and disabled and is run by the Housing Authority.
“Is that driveway going to provide access if it were to move forward putting in housing in the area?” she asked. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Monelli, Bill Drake, Brent Brower, Byram Neighborhood Association, Byram Veteans Association, David Wold
Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site
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The Byram Neighborhood Association met Monday night via Zoom to discuss plans for a new Hamill Rink, concerns about noise from the CT Dept of Transportation’s $205 million I-95 improvement project, and a raft of concerns about beautification, blight, parking and traffic in the neighborhood on the west side of town. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Al Shehadi, Alan Monelli, Brian O'Connor, Burgers Shakes & Fries
Port Chester ZBA Considers Tarry Lighthouse. “Folks Like Village’s Rusty, Dusty Form”
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About a dozen residents of Byram and Port Chester shared their opinions on the proposed 7-story, 242-unit development that would replace the entire block bordered by North Main St, Mill St, Abendroth and Highland St. Most opposed the project, several cited the appeal of the existing diverse and historic buildings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Anthony Gioffre, Business Council of Westchester, Byram Neighborhood Association, David Mann, Eric Zamft
Suggested Locations Sought for Byram Street Tree Planting Initiative
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The Town of Greenwich will provide 40 – 50 trees for planting. The Greenwich Tree Conservancy will provide tree planting services. And the Byram Neighborhood Association will locate viable sites for the trees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Byram Neighborhood Association, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Town of Greenwich
Byram Neighborhood Association to Hold Meeting, May 15
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A May 15 meting will include an update on the William Street field, the New Leb School project update and a speaker from the Greenwich Police Dept. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, BNA, Byram Neighborhood Association, Diego Sanchez
Meet Michael Bocchino: Candidate for State Rep. 150th District
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The lifelong resident of Byram gives details on his extensive volunteer commitments in the community. From his 3 years at New Lebanon School PTA President to leading a collaboration of residents and experts to bring the first waterfront access along the Byram River, Mike Bocchino is no ordinary stay-at-home dad. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Byram Neighborhood Association, Jill Oberlander, Michael Bocchino, New Lebanon School
A Place in Byram Park for a Wiffleball Field?
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At Wednesday’s Byram Neighborhood Association meeting, Mike Bocchino said Greenwich United Way is interested in gifting a wiffle ball field to the Town and located it in Byram Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Government, Sports, Byram Beach and Park, Byram Neighborhood Association, Greenwich United Way, Mike Bocchino
Byram Neighborhood Association President, Mike Bocchino, Says Farewell
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At Wednesday night’s Byram Neighborhood Association meeting, there was discussion of graffiti, traffic calming, New Leb’s satellite kindergarten at BANC and the end of Mike. Bocchino’s run as president of the association. Bocchino is running for Steve Walko’s seat as State Rep for district 150. Continue Reading →