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The whole idea that we have to gather together to ask our state not to clear cut large swaths of trees along residential neighborhoods is just astounding to me.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
On Monday night the RTM voted to approve the 2019 Plan of Conservation and Development, which was a surprise. Continue Reading →
Several commissioners gave architectural advice on the design proposed for 62 Mason Street after the applicant had done what ARC asked during 3 meetings. The chair asked them to refrain. Then the applicant surprised P&Z by saying a century old Magnolia tree was unhealthy, and needed to come down. That was a surprise considering that was not mentioned at last week’s tree hearing on a different tree. Continue Reading →
“It’s very Pollyanna to say they’ll be replaced and in 40 years there will be the shade.” – Jessica Taal, Charles Street Continue Reading →
Sylvester Pecora Jr wants to cut down 6 mature Pine Trees even though they are on Town property. He wants to replace them with 10 Armstrong Maple trees, which will take years to mature to provide the same amount of shade. Continue Reading →
On Thursday Deputy Tree Warden Steve Gospodinoff held a public hearing at Greenwich town hall on the fates of 6 mature trees that Eversource wants to cut down. At issue are 5 mature Norway Maples and an Ash Tree at 98 Round Hill Road. Continue Reading →
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses was resplendent in its holiday displays, and a fitting venue to celebrate 10 years of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s efforts, which today amount to almost 3,000 trees planted in town. Continue Reading →