The community turned out in force to endorse Langan’s proposed Alternative #2 for removal of two feet of soil. Continue Reading →
Public Hearing: After 7 Lost Years, Community Urges Regulatory Agencies to Proceed with WMS Field Remediation
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Binney Park Pond Cleanup Under Way after Diesel Fuel Leak
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“During Wednesday’s cleanup efforts, approximately 1,300 gallons of oily water were recovered and removed from the site removing the bulk material released.” – Fire Marshal Chris Practico Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Binney Park, Binney Park Pond, Binney Pond, Chris Pratico, DEEP, diesel oil
P&Z Watch: Unauthorized Bridge Deterring Public Access to Mead Point Tidal Pond Must Go Prior to Permit
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DEEP said the tidal pond was part of Long Island Sound and therefore part of the public trust. P&Z said an unapproved bridge connecting causeway to land must be removed prior to zoning permits to construct mansion, pool and cabana. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Brian Thompson, DEEP, Katie DeLuca, Laura di Bonaventura, Margarita Alban
P&Z Watch: Proposed Development at Tip of Mead Point Threatens “An Ecological Treasure”
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“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Arn Welles, Arnold Welles, Climate Change, Conservation Commission, CT Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection, DEEP
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 →