Residents are asked to share images and poems of a favorite tree or woodlands that inspire them. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy “Awesome Tree Contest” Returns
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Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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DUNSON: CT DOT Must Reduce Noise Pollution with I-95 Improvement Project
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“CTDOT treat trees like obstacles to be removed rather than assets to be maintained – assets which provide noise abatement as well as reduce flooding, sequester carbon dioxide, reduce cross winds (particularly important for vans and trucks), and moderate heat among many important benefits that these wooded roadside corridors provide.” – Cheryl Dunson, President, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Cheryl Dunson, Commissioner Giuletti, DOT, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Mature Oak on Greenwich Ave to Make Way for Intersection Upgrades
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The improvements are intended to make the intersection safer for pedestrians given police are no longer stationed to direct traffic from 9-5, to calm traffic and to add green space. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA, Dr. Greg Kramer, East Elm Street, Elm Street, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, handicapped parking
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
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Responds to Metro North Clear-Cutting in Riverside
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“This is a continuation of clear-cutting that occurred along exits 3-4 and now to 5-6. This clear-cutting policy, reportedly to protect the
catenary poles and tracks from falling trees, has devastating effects on communities. These “safety” policies have created other issues by eliminating the existing benefits of these wooded corridors for possible risk.” – Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, clear cutting, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Metro North
Greenwich Tree Conservancy: Private property owners can protect their trees from extensive pruning, unwanted removal by Eversource
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While Eversource has a guideline to clear ground to sky and 8 feet from the lines (UPZ) as they do in many towns, this is not Greenwich’s policy. Nor can Eversource automatically take the tree down if it is not a public safety issue. They often say it’s a safety issue but they are speaking of safety to their lines, not safety to the public. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Eversource, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Puts the Green in Outdoor Dining on the Ave
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“We are proud to be part of this initiative by gifting the town 15 Crape Myrtle trees that have been planted in planters along the Avenue and later will be planted along town roads.” – JoAnn Messina, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, outdoor dining
Greenwich Tree Warden Rules on Sunshine Ave 50-Inch Diameter White Oak
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In the case of a 50 inch diameter White Oak Dr. Gregory Kramer said DPW and Parks & Rec Trees Division need to find a compromise what will spare the tree and accommodate the ADA community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Dunson, DPW, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Jim Michel, JoAnn Messina, Mary Hull
Zoom Meeting Draws Eager Support for Town Trees Marked for Removal
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During a hearing run by the town tree warden, residents questioned why when DPW installed sidewalks and granite curbs on Sunshine Ave they installed a guardrail and paved a 21-inch sidewalk between the rail and a 50-inch caliper White Oak tree and then asked the tree warden to remove the tree to make a wider sidewalk. Continue Reading →