The Marketplace is a vintage and thrift store, and we salute its values of reusing, re-purposing and recycling. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Free Press Sip & Shop at The Marketplace in Byram Set for June 6
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Application to P&Z Would Bring Saga of Blighted Property in Byram to a Close
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There is one structure on two lots with separate owners. One unit encroaches onto the other. This has hindered resolution of many issues for years and neighbors are tired of the ongoing blight. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, blight, Byram, William Street
Pickup Truck Driver Who Hit 3 Cars and a Tree in Byram Faces Multiple Charges
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Greenwich Police announced an arrest was made following the crash of a Ford F-150 on Delavan Ave on Monday night. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Byram, Delavan Ave
LETTER: The BET’s Shortsighted Penny-Pinching Risks Traffic and Pedestrian Safety in Byram
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“Byram is the most densely populated part of town, as well as the most pedestrian-oriented. Yet Byram is also home to some of the most frequent accidents in town—some of which have been fatal. This is not only morally unacceptable, it also leaves the town legally liable for million-dollar lawsuits.” – Brian O’Connor, Chair, Traffic Committee, Byram Neighborhood Association Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, budget, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, pedestrian safety
New Hamill Rink to Be Rebuilt on Existing Footprint at Morlot Park in Byram
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At meeting after meeting, Byram residents said they did not want a large new facility in the middle of the park, bifurcating the green space. Meanwhile most of the rink user committee members emphasized the goal of not losing a season of ice. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, ADA, Al Monelli, Brent Brower, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, concession stand
“The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia’s,” a Thrift and Vintage Shop in Byram, Where Sisters Pay it Forward
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Though The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia’s is a shop many people pass in their travels, it’s quite easy and worthwhile to stop for a visit. In fact there is free on street parking as well as a municipal lot in the rear. Regulars know that new items rotate into the mix daily, and for many the shop has become a weekly haunt. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Byram, Delavan Ave, Kate Fronio, Meg Fronio, reduce reuse recycle, Sopie Karipides, The Marketplace by Fofie & Mia
Residents Unite to Demand BET action on Julian Curtiss, Old Greenwich and Central Middle Schools
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Parents described flooding including sewage at Old Greenwich School, buckling walls and water coming in at Central Middle School, injured children being carried up an down stairs at Julian Curtiss due to lack of an elevator. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Anthony Moor, Bicycle Task Force, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Byram, Carey Bisbee, Central Middle School
Byram Residents Respond to Rink Committee’s Walking Trail at Morlot Park: Stay in Your Lane
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Rink user committee agenda item, Jan 5, 2022:
“Consideration and vote on recommendation to design an accessible pedestrian trail in the woods at Morlot Park – proposal by Timber and Stone, trail designer.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Andrew Boer, Bill Drake, BNA, Bob Russel, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association
New Pre-Application Submitted for Mixed Commercial and 27-Unit Residential 8-30g Development in Downtown Byram
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While some under parked 8-30g projects in have been approved, what’s unique about the Mill Street/So Water St application is that the 27 residences would rely on parking in the William Street municipal parking lot behind Rosina’s. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 111 Mill Street, 8-30g, affordable housing, Byram, Planning & Zoning Commission, South Water Street
Byram Veterans Commander: Say No to a Walmart Size Rink Facility on Byram’s Green Space Parkland
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“The unthinkable has suddenly emerged. A move by the town to seize 13-1/2 acres open space parkland splitting off the 1/2 acre grove and relocating a “Walmart” size skating rink with new access road in its center. End of Open space. End of park.” – Don Sylvester Continue Reading →