The theater arts program at New Lebanon is made possible by the Greenwich Alliance for Education. According to Alliance director Julie Faryniarz, this is the fourth year the non-profit has funded the comprehensive theater program. Continue Reading →
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Proposed Hamill Rink: The stepsister trying to squeeze her foot into Cinderella’s slipper?
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“To me if feels like the stepsister trying to squeeze her foot into Cinderella’s slipper. It just feels like a big thing trying to fit into a small space.” –P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Al Shehadi, Bill Drake, Byram, Byram Neighorhood Association
New Lebanon School Grade 3 Teacher Selected for CT State Dept of Education 2025 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program
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During field day, as the 300+ students and their families gathered on the field looked on, puzzled, Principal Daniel Russo replaced an “incorrect” banner with a new one to reflect that third grade teacher Ana Maria Fals was the district’s selection for Connecticut State Dept of Education’s 2025 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ana Maria Fals, Byram, Carol Pugliano, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Lindsey Eisenstein, New Lebanon School
Greenwich Tree Conservancy to Host Veterans Day Tree Walk at Eugene Morlot Park
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Join the Greenwich Tree Conservancy for a Veteran’s Day Tree Walk at Eugene Morlot Memorial Park in Byram. Enjoy an afternoon stroll and tree discussion led by Greenwich Tree Warden, Dr. Greg Kramer, as we witness how trees are used to honor our veterans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Byram, Eugene Morlot Memorial Park, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Greg Kramer
P&Z Advice on Plan for Apartments at Former Hasco Factory: Consult DEEP and BNA, Include Water Use, “Fit with neighborhood”
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The P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban repeatedly told the applicant not to get too far along with plans until working with the Connecticut Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), noting the primary issue was that the property was the flood hazard zone. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Al Shehadi, Byram, coastal planner, DEEP, John Gaucher, parking
P&Z Watch: New Proposal for Former HASCO Factory in Byram Features 10 Residential Units
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The applicants seek to build a three story building with 10 dwelling units along the Byram River. The ground floor would be for parking, plus two residential floors above. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Byram, South Water Street
With Pressure on Byram Rents, Mane Event Makes a Move
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After 26 years on Mill Street in Byram, Mane Event will close on July 1 and reopen around the corner at 20 North Water Street in July. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Amanda Finn, Barbara Finn, Byram, Janus Sanchez, Lorraine Miller, Mane Event, Mill Street
Celebrating 65 Years of Friendship: Honoring the Ya-Ya’s of Byram Beach
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Agnes Capeci, Alan Friar, Alex Crawford, Alex Solomon, Ann Friar, Byram, Byram Beach
Last Minute “Thriftmas” Holiday Sip & Shop at The Marketplace Vintage & Thrift in Byram
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If you haven’t quite found the perfect gift for that person on your list who is hard to shop for, stop by the Sip & Shop at The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia’s on Thursday for the Sip & Shop and get 20% off. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Byram, sip & shop, The Maketplace by Fofie & Mia, vintage and thrift
Neighbors on Dead End Fed up with Parking for Pickleball at Cristiano Park
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Neighbors of the pickle ball courts at Cristiano Park are fed up. The sport’s outsized popularity is drawing players to Lyon Ave in Chickahominy, which is a dead end where on street parking is allowed. Continue Reading →