“To me if feels like the stepsister trying to squeeze her foot into Cinderella’s slipper. It just feels like a big thing trying to fit into a small space.” –P&Z commission chair Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
Dorothy Hamill Rink
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TAKE THE SURVEY: Greenwich Seeks Input on Permanent & Temporary Hamill Skating Rink Placement and Use
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The survey focuses on resident responses to better understand the community’s desire regarding the placement and potential future use of both a temporary/seasonal and new ice skating rink. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Dorothy Hamill Rink
Town Issues RFP for Hamill Ice Rink Operations and Management
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“The selected Vendor would run day-to-day operations, manage all programming and staffing, and handle building and equipment maintenance.” – Sept 12 RFP Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Dorothy Hamill Rink, RFP, Sue Merz Way
New Hamill Rink to Be Rebuilt on Existing Footprint at Morlot Park in Byram
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Sports, ADA, Al Monelli, Brent Brower, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association, concession stand
Byram Residents Respond to Rink Committee’s Walking Trail at Morlot Park: Stay in Your Lane
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Andrew Boer, Bill Drake, BNA, Bob Russel, Byram, Byram Neighborhood Association
No Hint of Controversy in Parks & Rec Website for New Hamill Rink Project
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alex Popp, Bill Drake, Blaize Levitan, Byram Neighborhood Association, Byram Veterans, David Wold
Adding Access Road to New Hamill Rink Could Bump Users for at Least a Year A During Construction
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Architects presented 5 rough site layouts for a new Hamill Rink, parking, and Strazza Field. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Monelli, Bill Drake, Byram Veterans Association, Don Sylvester, Dorothy Hamill Rink, Eugene Morlot Park
Grinchy Parents Cutting the Line Outside Hamill Rink Are “Inconsiderate and Rude”
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Charlie Juergens, COVID-19, Dorothy Hamill Rink, Parks & Rec, Susan Snyder
First Selectman’s Proposed 20-21 Budget: What’s Cut? What’s Funded?
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, Central Middle School, Dept of Public Works, Dorothy Hamill Rink
Camillo’s Public Hearing on Proposed Capital Plan Dominated by Opponents of Artificial Turf
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Most of the First Selectman’s proposed capital plan hearing was dedicated to opposition to artificial turf at Central Middle School. Continue Reading →