“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
P&Z Watch: Proposed Development at Tip of Mead Point Threatens “An Ecological Treasure”
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Work Outside! DEEP Launches 2021 Seasonal Recruitment Effort
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Exciting Outdoor Work Opportunities Available, Diverse Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Apply. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, DEEP, Mason Trumble, seasonal employemnt
RTM Votes to Implement Tipping Fees at Town Dump; Kills Pay As You Throw
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Town administration will determine the timing for implementation of tipping fees. Residential and commercial customers can expect the rates local haulers charge to increase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth MacGillivray, Cheryl Moss, DEEP, Fred Camillo, haulers, Henry Orphys, Holly Hill
Diving Into Pay As You Throw Proposal for Municipal Solid Waste in Greenwich
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On Monday a workshop format meeting in First Selectman Camillo’s office included discussion on Pay As You Throw. There was discussion of unintended consequences and the possibility of instituting tipping fees for residents and private haulers instead. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Amy Siebert, Ben Branyan, DEEP, Fred Camillo, Patrick Collins, Waste Zero Inc
Gov-Elect Lamont Nominates PURA Chair to Run DEEP
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Katie Dykes most recently served as Chair of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, DEEP, Katie Dykes, Ned Lamont
Info Session Planned on Contamination in Well Water in Greenwich
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PFAS concentrations were detected in public water supply wells at 1 – 3 New King Street, New York, and in ground water monitoring wells located on the Westchester County Airport property. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, DEEP, EPA, Greenwich Dept of Health, Perfluoroalkyl, PFAS, Westchester County Airport
DEEP Okays Greenwich’s Harbor Management Plan; MacMillan: My priorities remain the same
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” I’ll continue to meet my duties under CT state law and federal law, including offer serene and harmonious harbors to all mariners, to station all vessels seaward of the high water mark in Greenwich and offer safe harbors to all who require them.” – Ian MacMillan, Greenwich Harbor Master Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Brian Thompson, DEEP, Governor Dannel Malloy, Greenwich Harbor Management Commission, ian MacMillan
Black Bear Sightings Reported in and Near Greenwich
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On Aug 12, a North Castle, NY police officer observed a black bear in the area of Middle Patent Rd. Aug 14, a contractor working at a residence on Cat Rock Rd in Greenwich reported seeing a black bear. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, black bear, DEEP
Greenwich Parks & Rec Marine Updates and Wait Lists for Boat Slips
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At the April Park & Rec board meeting, Jeff Freidag, Superintendent of Marine Facilities & Operations, gave updates on off-season upgrades and waiting lists for town boat slips. He also introduced Brian Kerzner, the new Operations Manager for Boats and Harbors with the Marine & Facility Operations Division. Continue Reading →