Directors is pleased to announce the election of Urling Searle as its new President. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy Announces a New President
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JoAnn Messina
Recent Posts
Neighbors Question Motives of Applicant Requesting Town Tree Removal at 5 Brookridge
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Back in November, Joe Pecora who is the contract purchaser, clear cut the property. On Friday he said he was requesting removal of a town tree for the purpose of life-safety. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 5 Brookridge Drive, Ann Knox, AshleyCole, Chris Franco, clear cutting, Donald Hamilton
New “Juvenile” Magnolia Replaces Century Old Tree on Field Point Rd
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First Lutheran Church Pastor Scamman said the church was happy to discover the tree would have a 15-year head start over a sapling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Fairfield House & Garden, Frank Parker, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina, John Conte, Magnolia, Pastor Evan Pastor Scamman
Creative Solutions Urged to Save Mature Linden Tree on West End Ave in Old Greenwich
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The 28-inch diameter Linden tree has an expansive canopy, but the plan to cut it down was initiated by a complaint about how it impedes the sidewalk on a heavily traveled urban connector. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Dunson, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Jason Kaufman, JoAnn Messina, Linden tree, Old Greenwich
No Hint of Controversy in Parks & Rec Website for New Hamill Rink Project
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Parks & Rec launched a web page with official information on the Hamill Rink Project. It includes a form to submit a question requiring name and email. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alex Popp, Bill Drake, Blaize Levitan, Byram Neighborhood Association, Byram Veterans, David Wold
In-Person Hamill Rink User Committee Meeting Results in Confrontation during Public Comment
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Lucia Jansen, of the RTM budget overview committee, said, “I the lead committee that cut the $950,000 request for this budget item. We were very clear that the reason was because of the lack of information, and certainly not because of the genuine support and interest for the rink.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Al Monelli, Alex Popp, Bill Drake, Bill Kelly, Fred Camillo, JoAnn Messina, Joe Kantorski
Greenwich Tree Conservancy: Why Isn’t CT DOT Following the FHWA Guidance on Mitigating Environmental Impacts?
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CT DOT’s favored management strategy of clear-cutting roadside trees and vegetation is having a significant impact on communities statewide. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Dunson, CT DOT, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Greg Piccininno, JoAnn Messina, Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise
Showdown over Trees Posted for Removal at GHS Highlights Flawed Process
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“The school looks barren and bleak, and someone referred to its style as ‘modern day penitentiary,’ for lack of replacing trees. We can work together to solve these problems, but we must address safety and access first.” – Elizabeth Dempsey, Hillside Rd Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Cardinal Stadium, Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenscape Committee
Tree Hearing: Residents Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Oak Tree on Greenwich Ave
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“We need to be placing a much higher level of importance on every tree.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Bill Lewis, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Green & Clean, Greenscape Committee, Jason Kaufman
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 →