Walking in the woods among the trees is a useful antidote for Corona Virus anxiety. Continue Reading →
Down in the Dumps? Greenwich Tree Conservancy Recommends “Forest Bathing”
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Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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Pat Sesto: Today’s Nuisance Flooding May Be Tomorrow’s High Tide
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Pat Sesto, Greenwich’s Director of Environmental Affairs, addressed the RMA on Wednesday. It was the first in a new RMA speaker series: “Greenwich: What Does the Future Hold?” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Pond, BYO Greenwich, Climate Change, coastal erosion, Department of Environmental Affairs, Grass Island, Green & Clean
So What’s the Greenwich Tree Conservancy Done for You Lately?
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Greenwich Tree Conservancy opposed the cutting down of trees by Eversource and developers, when for example, in January they protested against Eversource efforts to cut down healthy trees as part of their tree cutting program. They protested when there was a hearing on the cutting down of trees at Hamilton Avenue School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Cheryl Dunson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
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
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Tree Walk in Binney Park Sunday, Nov. 17, 2-4
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Join the Greenwich Tree Conservancy for an afternoon stroll through beautiful Binney Park in Old Greenwich to view the fall foliage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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
Storied Pin Oak at Greenwich Town Hall to be Plaqued
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For decades, there stood a magnificent Pin Oak tree in front of the then Greenwich High School and later the Greenwich Town Hall. Unfortunately, a 2006 ice storm ended its reign. The Greenwich Tree Conservancy came to the rescue on Arbor Day 2007. This month the tree will be honored. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Town Hall, Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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
PHOTOS: Hearing Set for Tuesday on 2 Dozen Trees Posted for Removal in Advance of Playing Field Improvements at Hamilton Ave School
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Two dozen mature trees are posted for removal at Hamilton Avenue School at the request of the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Dan Watson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Hamilton Avenue School, Linden Trees, Steve Gospodinoff
Eversource States Case for Chopping Norway Maples on Indian Field Road
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Eversource wants to remove three Norway Maples in order for utility vehicles to access to equipment an area of exit 4 by Indian Field Road. Continue Reading →