“Over 50 years ago when the Town of Greenwich wanted to build an ice rink on the former Byram School property, Frank Keegan, the Deputy Director of Recreation, was faced with a dilemma. Where can we build it, he asked himself so that it won’t be in the way. We don’t want it to take up all the open space. We need to build it where it won’t destroy the ball fields and more importantly won’t affect the trees that were planted many years ago by Mr. Morlot on the hill behind the school.” – Lt. Tommy Keegan, (Ret.) Greenwich Police Dept. Continue Reading →
Frank Keegan
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Anticipation Builds for Essential Worker Thank You Parade and Mass Bagpipe Event
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The event marks the 125th anniversary of Greenwich Police Dept. It features a parade with hundreds of health care and essential workers, as well as 10 bagpipe bands and Irish Step Dancers. After the parade there will be mass bagpipe showcase. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, Avalon String Band, bagpipe band, Frank Keegan, Frank Kelly, Greenwich Pipe Band, Greenwich Police 125th anniversary
At 25, Arch Street Teen Center is the Longest Running Teen Center in America!
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Many teen centers last just two or three years, shuttering following an incident. But not Arch Street Teen Center, which has the distinction of being the longest running teen center in the US. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Alex Gibbons, Arch Street Teen Center, Frank Keegan, Judith Donahue, Kyle Silver, Renée Lux
Playground Re-Dedication at Byram Park to Honor Anne M. Kristoff
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Anne M. Kristoff was an active volunteer and activist in Byram until her untimely death in 1989 from lung disease. She was only 46. The Anne M. Kristoff Children’s Playground at Byram Shore has been expanded and rebuilt, and on Tuesday, Nov 8 at 11:00 am, there will be a ceremony marking the re-dedication of the playground. Continue Reading →