Don Sylvester

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Byram Veterans Commander: Say No to a Walmart Size Rink Facility on Byram’s Green Space Parkland

“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 →

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Veterans Blast Hamill Rink User Committee: “There Will Be Hell to Pay”

Francia Alvarez said there has been talk in the RTM about the Housing Authority’s interest in developing affordable housing in the area of McKinney Terrace, which abuts Eugene Morlot Park to the north and might potentially share the access road. McKinney Terrace is housing for elderly and disabled and is run by the Housing Authority.

“Is that driveway going to provide access if it were to move forward putting in housing in the area?” she asked. Continue Reading →

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Byram Residents Seek I95 Sound Barriers, Protection for Veterans Memorials Near New Hamill Rink Site

The Byram Neighborhood Association met Monday night via Zoom to discuss plans for a new Hamill Rink, concerns about noise from the CT Dept of Transportation’s $205 million I-95 improvement project, and a raft of concerns about beautification, blight, parking and traffic in the neighborhood on the west side of town. Continue Reading →

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