The program has become so popular over the years that Christina Nappi, the Youth Conservation Program Administrator, said there was currently a waiting list of 100 teens. Continue Reading →
Darrin Wigglesworth
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Greenwich Eagle Scout Turtle Project Will Bring Turtles to Bruce Park
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Michael has anticipated his Eagle Scout project since he was in first grade. That was the year of a fortuitous meeting in an elevator at Greenwich Hospital with Walter Stratton, who suggested to Michael’s mother that her son attend a Boy Scout meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Bruce Park, Darrin Wigglesworth, Eagle Scout, Greenwich High School, Jim Heavey, Michael Morales
Yellow Tulip Project: Weekend Bulb Planting is a Reminder There’s Hope. It’s Okay to Seek Help.
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The Yellow Tulip Project aims to smash the stigma that surrounds talking about mental health issues and prevents people from seeking help. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Bridget Carriello, Carina Restrepo, Clare Carroll, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Danielle Sittol, Darrin Wigglesworth
Greenwich Businesses and Coordinators Give High Marks to Teen Conservation Project
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This summer was record-breaking year for applicants, with 220 applications submitted for 112 spots in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Anne Egbert, Christina Nappi, Darrin Wigglesworth, Dept of Human Services, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program, Kathy Mintchev, Kimberly Terrenoire, Mary Hull
Parks & Rec Upcycling Project: White Pines Move from Pomerance to Greenwich Point
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In Pomerance Park, white pines threaten to take over the meadow on the Park’s southern end. About 30 trees will be moved in all, with about 35 percent going to Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Darrin Wigglesworth, Great Horned owls, Greenwich Point, Greg Kramer, Parks & Rec, Pomerance Park, White Pine Tree
Pecora Bros Seek to Replace 6 Healthy Pine Trees on Hamilton Ave School Property
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Sylvester Pecora Jr wants to cut down 6 mature Pine Trees even though they are on Town property. He wants to replace them with 10 Armstrong Maple trees, which will take years to mature to provide the same amount of shade. Continue Reading →