Byram Neighborhood Association

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As Port Chester Super-Sizes, Traffic Safety Issues Come to a Head in Byram

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 →

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Veterans Blast Hamill Rink User Committee: “There Will Be Hell to Pay”

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 →

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Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site

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 →

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Port Chester ZBA Considers Tarry Lighthouse. “Folks Like Village’s Rusty, Dusty Form”

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 →

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Meet Michael Bocchino: Candidate for State Rep. 150th District

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 →

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Byram Neighborhood Association President, Mike Bocchino, Says Farewell

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 →

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