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 →
No Hint of Controversy in Parks & Rec Website for New Hamill Rink Project
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Francia Alvarez
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Tree Hearing: Residents Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Oak Tree on Greenwich Ave
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“We need to be placing a much higher level of importance on every tree.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Bill Lewis, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Green & Clean, Greenscape Committee, Jason Kaufman
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Urges DOT to Work with Town on Tree Removal and Re-Planting Plan
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“Greenwich is the Gateway to Connecticut. CTDOT has a responsibility to do no further harm, to mitigate the damage that has been done, and to work with the Town of Greenwich and other community stakeholders.” – JoAnn Messina and Francia Alvarez Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, clear clutting, Dept of Transportation, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, I-95, JoAnn Messina, tree removal
Greenwich to Coordinate Voices, Create “Ambitious Wish List” in Response to DOT I-95 Project
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Transportation, Alex Kasser, Dept of Transportation, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Despite Movement to Postpone, RTM Votes on POCD
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On Monday night the RTM voted to approve the 2019 Plan of Conservation and Development, which was a surprise. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Francia Alvarez, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, Katie DeLuca, League of Women Voters
Sharp Words Exchanged at P&Z Meeting on Proposed 6-110 Development at 62 Mason Street
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 62 Mason Street, David Hardman, Dennis Yeskey, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Margarita Alban
Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement
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“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 →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Charles Street, Daniel Watson, David Wold, Don Mohr, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez
Pecora Bros Seek to Replace 6 Healthy Pine Trees on Hamilton Ave School Property
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Government, Schools, Darrin Wigglesworth, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Francia Alvarez, JoAnn Messina, Joe Kay
Residents Defend Stately Trees in Rare Face-to-Face Moment with Eversource
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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 →
Filed under: Business, Government, Derek Kaufman, Eric Barber, Eversource, Francia Alvarez, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
PHOTOS: Sam Bridge is Perfect Venue to Celebrate 10 Years of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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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 →