In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Saturday, May 28, 2022 and will run through September 5, 2022. Continue Reading →
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Public Feedback on 15-Minute Ferry Loading Zone: All Negative
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“Just as a general principal, I agree we want traffic calming measures, but I’m not sure parked cars would be the safest way to do that.” Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Arch Street, Dept of Parking Services, Island Beach ferry, Island Beach lot, Kraig Gray
Town of Greenwich Issues RFP for Mixed-Use Development in Island Beach Parking Lot
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On Monday the Town of Greenwich issued an RFP (#7626) for a mixed use development in the Island Beach Parking lot at 121 Arch Street. The Town encourages the developer to submit creative proposals which will include commercial uses that generate strong economic activity such as shopping, dining, and entertainment, while conforming to the existing surrounding area and neighborhoods. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 121 Arch Street, Arch Street Teen Center, Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Harbor, Island Beach ferry, Island Beach lot
Ferries to Run This Summer. Greenwich Ave to Partially Close to Vehicles; Shuttle Service from Town Hall Possible
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First Selectman Fred Camillo said Greenwich’s ferry service will begin some time in June and that Greenwich Ave will shut to vehicles starting with the bottom two blocks where the most restaurants are located. A lane will stay open for emergency vehicles and residents on the ave and right off the Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Health, Fred Camillo, Great Captain Island Ferry, Greenwich Avenue, Island Beach ferry, Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec Dept Proposes Hike to Daily Beach Passes for 2020 Season
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The cost of a seasonal “beach pass” is proposed to remain $35 for adults and $7 for children. A single entry pass would rise from $7 to $8. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, beach, Board of Selectmen, Byram Park, Island Beach ferry, Joe Siciliano, Parks & Rec, tod's point
Parks & Rec Alters Post Labor Day Island Beach Ferry Service
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There will be no ferry service to Island Beach on several days following Labor Day. The change reflects a cost saving measure determined early in the season. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Island Beach, Island Beach ferry
Great Captain Island Ferry Service Still Stalled
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Another delay in start of Great Captain Island ferry service. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Great Captain Island, Island Beach ferry, Islander II
PHOTOS: Island Beach, Looking Snappy on Day One of Summer 2017
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Saturday was the perfect beach day, with sunshine, 80° temps and a pristine Island Beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Island Beach, Island Beach ferry
Gearing up for Summer 2017 in Greenwich: Ferry Service Starts June 10
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Ferry service to Island beach begins Saturday, June 10. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Binney :ark, Greenwich Point, Island Beach ferry, July 4 fireworks, tod's point
UPDATE: Full Island Beach Ferry Service Will NOT Resume for 4th of July
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Due to the magnitude of the repair the Island Beach Ferry will not be operational for the Fourth of July weekend. This means boats will continue to run once an hour (on the hour) this weekend. Continue Reading →