The tree warden considered prior and current concerns from residents and the Greenwich Tree Conservancy of the continuing loss of trees on the campus. Continue Reading →
UPDATED: Tree Warden Rules on Fate of Honey Locusts on the GHS Campus
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JoAnn Messina
Recent Posts
Greenwich Tree Conservancy’s Tree Party at McArdle’s Greenhouse Set for Earth Day
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The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is thrilled to announce this year’s Tree Party on Earth Day, April 22 at McArdle’s Greenhouse. This year’s celebration of trees marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of the organization and the 10th anniversary of the Tree Party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Anne Ogilvy, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Jeanine Behr Getz, JoAnn Messina
More Trees Posted for Removal at Greenwich High School
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A pubic hearing has been scheduled via Zoom on Wednesday April 13, 2022 a 1:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Greenwich Tree Warden, JoAnn Messina
With New Ice Rink Proposed on Existing Site, Questions Move to Strazza Field, Access Road, Temporary Rink
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“Everyone is muddying the waters with baseball and the roadway.” – Tom Warshuik Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Al Monelli, Bill Drake, contamination, Dave Wold, Don Sylvester, Eugene Morlot Park
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy Announces a New President
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Directors is pleased to announce the election of Urling Searle as its new President. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Cheryl Dunson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, GTC, JoAnn Messina, Urling Searle
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 →