While the commission said the wanted the town to have great recreation facilities, their first commitment was to green space, open space and community character. Continue Reading →
P&Z Balks at Rink Proposal: Cost is Not Our Purview, Greenspace Is
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Joe Siciliano
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Parks & Rec Board Reflects on Future “Asks” for Use of Pomerance Park
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The board talked about the many limitations to the use of Pomerance, including those based on Parks & Rec master plan and open space plan. There are also issues of wetlands and flood control. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Central Middle School, Cos Cob, Fred Camillo, Joe Siciliano, Matt Popp, Orchard Street
Field Improvements Proposed for Bible Street Park by Greenwich Parks & Rec
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The Bible Street fields were identified for a 50/70 baseball field (in addition to the existing softball field) and a small-sided soccer field in between, to be used exclusively for games – not for practice. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Sports, 50/70 baseball field, baseball field, Bible Street, Bible Street Park, Cos Cob
Requested Waiver for Permit for St Roch’s Feast Procession Determined Unnecessary
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Parks & Rec Dept director Joe Siciliano said as of Thursday morning the application had been submitted, the fee paid, and the insurance submitted, but the only detail holding up the permit was the date on the insurance was incorrect. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Fred Camillo, Janet Stone McGuigan, Joe Siciliano, Lauren Rabin, Paul Cappiali, St Roch Church, St Roch Church procession
45 Years of the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program: Much More than Planting Trees
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The program has become so popular over the years that Christina Nappi, the Youth Conservation Program Administrator, said there was currently a waiting list of 100 teens. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Christina Nappi, Darrin Wigglesworth, Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenwich Youth ConservationProgram, GYCP, Janet Stone McGuigan
PHOTOS: Ideal Conditions for Greenwich Road Runners Father’s Day Races at Tod’s Point
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Greenwich Road Runners and Greenwich Parks & Rec organized the First County Bank Father’s Day Friday 5K Race & 1-Mile Fun Run. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Chris Cavin, First County Bank, Fusion Academy, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Road Runners, Joe Siciliano, Lisa Bologna
Boys & Girls Club 2023 Awards Night Sparkles: GHS 11 Grader is Youth of the Year
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On Tuesday night the Boys & Girls Club held its annual awards night to a record crowd of over 400. The 2023 Youth of the Year Recipient was Jada Brewington. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Alex Flook, Annette Wilson, Chief Joseph McHugh, Corey Paris, Cristina Vittoria
At Hamilton Avenue School, the Most Used Outdoor Basketball Court in Greenwich is Resurfaced and Ready for Play
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On Monday Greenwich Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones and Parks & Rec Director Joe Siciliano thanked Chickahominy Reunion Association for their donation to resurface the Hamilton Avenue School basketball court Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, basketball, Chickahominy Reunion Association, Dr. Toni Jones, Hamilton Avenue School, Joe Siciliano
UPDATED: Skirmishes Over the Hamilton Ave School Field Continue after St Roch Feast
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On Thursday the Board of Education released two photos of the Hamilton Avenue School field taken from a school camera. One was from Aug 8, which was before the St Roch Feast. The second, on Aug 15, was after the four day event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Joe Siciliano, Paul Cappiali, St Roch Feast, Sylvester Pecora
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Celebrates Champion of Youth and Youth of the Year in Style
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Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich VP and Program Director Don Palmer was honored as the club’s Champion of Youth for 2022. Paige Pray, a Greenwich High School senior, is 2022 Youth of the Year. Continue Reading →