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 →
JoAnn Messina
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Greenwich Free Press 2019 Year in Photos
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In 2019 restaurants opened. Houses were demolished. There were parades, plays, contests, graduations, and much more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Adopt-A-Dog, Boxcar Cantina, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Camry Ferrara, Cardinal Crazies
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
Tree Warden Hears Objections to Removal of Town Tree at 62 Mason Street
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Developer Albert Orlando wishes to demolish the 1890 house at 62 Mason Street and have the Town remove a mature London Plane tree so he can install a 22 ft wide entrance to an underground garage for 16 cars to park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 62 Mason Street, Albert Orlando, Dr. Greg Kramer, Fanciz Alvarez, JoAnn Messina, London Plane tree
Pin Oak Tree Planted at Town Hall is Emblematic of Town’s Public-Private Partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy
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“Triple P – public-private-partnerships – have made this community what it is today.The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is one of the most successful partnerships this Town has seen in some time.” – Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Cheryl Dunson, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich Town Hall, JoAnn Messina, Joe Siciliano, John Toner
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 →
Filed under: Government, Department of Parks and Trees, Dept of Parks & Rec, Dr. Greg Kramer, Eversource, exit 4, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
Pecora Bros Seek to Replace 6 Healthy Pine Trees on Hamilton Ave School Property
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Sylvester Pecora Jr wants to cut down 6 mature Pine Trees even though they are on Town property. He wants to replace them with 10 Armstrong Maple trees, which will take years to mature to provide the same amount of shade. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Schools, Darrin Wigglesworth, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Francia Alvarez, JoAnn Messina, Joe Kay
Upset Binney Park Neighbors Vocal on Fate of 20 Trees, Mostly Crab Apples
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Neighbor after neighbor of Binney Park insisted the Crab Apple trees are beautiful when they flower and are not dead. The trees are slated to be cut down per the Binney Park Master Plan and replaced with trees suitable to soggy, wet soil and salt. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Binney Park, Binney Park Master Plan, Bruce Spaman, Crab Apple trees, Greenwich Botanical Center, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
Town to Remove Dozens of Trees from Binney Park; Plant Better Suited Trees
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The Binney Park Master Plan entails removing some trees that are not thriving and replacing them with more appropriate ones. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Binney Park, Binney Park Master Plan, Bruce Spaman, Crab Apple Tree, JoAnn Messina, Mary Hull
Tree Conservancy Leaders Proud to Plant Trees and Protect Greenwich’s Urban Forest
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Greenwich Tree Conservancy proud to contribute to the Greenwich Town of Greenwich being awarded a Silver ranking, its highest, by Sustainable CT. Continue Reading →