“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 →
Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement
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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
Greenwich Schools Announces New Principal for Hamilton Avenue School
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Superintendent Ralph Mayo said Shanta Smith comes to Greenwich with a great deal of leadership experience and a proven track record of supporting student growth. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Ralph Mayo, Shanta Smith
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Pine Trees at Hamilton Ave School
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The tree removals were requested by Pecora Bros who are developing the flag lot behind the Two Door Restaurant with a multi-unit residential complex that includes some affordable apartments (under the state 8-30g statute). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich, Hamilton Avenue School, Pecora Bros, Pine Trees, Ralph Mayo, Steve Gospodinoff
Tree Hearing Scheduled for Trees Slated for Removal at Hamilton Avenue School
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The deputy tree warden said that the Contractor, Pecora Bros, who are developing the flag lot behind the Two Door Restaurant, requested the removals of the trees. The trees are located on Hamilton Ave School property, which is next to the Two door Restaurant and the new housing development on its flag lot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, tree removal, tree warden, Two Door Restaurant
Hamilton Avenue School Embraces Veterans & Active Service Men and Women
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Hamilton Avenue School children waived American flags before pledging allegiance and meeting local veterans and service members on Friday morning. Some children didn’t know that the two school crossing guards Alex Crawford and John Szymanski are both veterans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Jennifer Mondido, John Grasso, Salvatore Servello, Sarah Haag-Fisk, Steve Tuers
Proposed Multi-Family Behind Two Door Returns to P&Z on April 17
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On the April 17 Planning & Zoning agenda is an 8-30g application seeks to demolish two 2-family homes on a flag lot behind the Two Door Restaurant at 176 Hamilton Ave in Chickahominy and replace them with three buildings for a total of 10 units. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton Avenue School, Two Door Restaurant
Interim Hamilton Avenue School Principal John Grasso to Stay On for 2018-2019 School Year
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Prior to his retirement from the Greenwich Public Schools in 2012, Mr. Grasso held a leadership position at Riverside School for eighteen years and served as Interim Parkway School Principal for the 2016-2017 school year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, John Grasso
Greenwich BOE Candidates Hash Out Racial Balance, Achievement Gap, Redistricting and Equity during Oft Testy Debate on the West Side of Town
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Board of Education candidates talked about racial balance, achievement gap, contingency plans should CT not provide the $23 million grant for a new New Lebanon, and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cathy Brunetti, Dawn Fortunato, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Public Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Jara Burnett, Jason Auerbach
Sherr and Auerbach: New Hamilton Avenue School Field is Much Needed
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“For too many years, the needs of the children at Hamilton Avenue have been postponed. Why the Board of Education accepted the Hamilton Avenue Project from the Building Committee with obvious flaws is beyond comprehension. Basic educational equity requires addressing this long overdue project,” said Jason Auerbach, member of the RTM and the Education Committee. Continue Reading →