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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 →
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 →
Parks & Rec launched a web page with official information on the Hamill Rink Project. It includes a form to submit a question requiring name and email. Continue Reading →
Architects presented 5 rough site layouts for a new Hamill Rink, parking, and Strazza Field. Continue Reading →
A paper sign saying “You must be on line to hold your own place. NO holding places for others” has been taped to the rink entrance for several weeks. Continue Reading →
Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →
Most of the First Selectman’s proposed capital plan hearing was dedicated to opposition to artificial turf at Central Middle School. Continue Reading →
“We haven’t increased the rink admission fee in 10 years.” – Parks & Rec Director Joe Siciliano Continue Reading →
While the popularity of hockey has soared over the past 20 years, Hamill Rink has remained frozen in time. Still the success of the boys hockey team, belies the outdated facility. Rob Burnett is calling the games, which are live streamed and archived on LocalLive, and the rink has a new sound system. Continue Reading →
This is transition week at Hamill Rink when the turf is removed and preparations begin for the ice. On Tuesday workers installed a new sound system that was a gift of the Greenwich Athletic Foundation. Continue Reading →