Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation establishes Hamilton Avenue Hoops Fund with an initial $50,000 goal. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Honors David D’Andrea and Launches “A Court for Life” Campaign at Hamilton Avenue
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Joe Siciliano
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Proposed Dog Park Raises Concerns about Loose Dogs in Byram Park
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Selectwoman Lauren Rabin asked where residents would park if the limited parking by the gatehouse is full. Mr. Siciliano said that seasonally, residents with a valid park pass can pass the gatehouse and find parking down by the beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Government, Byram Park, dog park, Fred Camillo, Friends of Byram Park, Joe Siciliano, Lauren Rabin
Scott Johnson Honored, Sue Bodson Elected Chair of Parks & Rec Board
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“I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair on July 1 and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving a town and a parks system that means so much to me.” – Sue Moretti Bodson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Volunteering, Greenwich Board of Parks & Recreation, Joe Siciliano, Nancy Caplan, Scott Johnson, Sue Moretti Bodson
Concerns Voiced at RTM about Proposed Extension of Dog Season at Greenwich Beaches
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At Monday night’s RTM meeting, several Town department heads and Ryan MacLean from Audubon Greenwich warned against a new proposal to extend dog season at Town beaches. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth Evans, dog season, dogs at the beach, Joe Siciliano, RTM, Ryan MacLean, Sue Baker
Caught between Town Noise Ordinance and Declined Request for Funds for Electric Leaf Blowers, DPW, Parks & Rec Issue Joint Statement
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Greenwich’s gas leaf blower ban will start the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, impacting commercial landscapers, residents and both Parks & Rec and DPW. On Thursday, DPW commissioner Jim Michel and Parks and Rec director Joe Siciliano issued a joint statement with plans to respond to the lack of town funding to purchase electric leaf blower equipment for their departments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, BET, Dept of Public Works, gas leaf blower ban, Jim Michel, Joe Siciliano, Parks & Rec
3rd Annual Mianus River Park Earth Day Beautification Draws Volunteers, Over 20 Trees Planted
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The 3rd Annual Mianus River Park Earth Day Beautification was a testament to the community’s resilience, dedication, and commitment to preserving one of the area’s most cherished natural spaces for generations to come. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Dr. Greg Kramer, Joe Siciliano, Jonathan Fasone, Mianus River Park Earth Day Beautification, Nell Solley, Sue Moretti Bodson
Civic Fanfare on Display for Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Ribbon Cutting
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The one story, 35,418 square foot facility offers enhanced amenities for all ages. Key features include a full size multi-use gymnasium with roll out spectator seating, 8,100 sq ft of multi-purpose space for programs and gatherings, and three 1,000 sq ft activity rooms, two with a movable partition. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Fred Camillo, Joe Siciliano, Luigi Romano, Scott Johnson, Sue Moretti Bodson
Parks & Rec Board Takes Up HB 7033 Addressing Homeless People on Public Land: “A Swiss Cheese Bill”
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The bill, if it becomes law, would prohibit towns from imposing a fine on anyone engaged in “activities of daily living” on public land, which includes parks. Activities of daily living includes seeking shelter, resting, eating food, accessing medical care, and using hygiene facilities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, HB 7033, Joe Siciliano, Mike Bocchino, Parks & Recreation, Scott Johnson, Tina Courpas
Newly Formed Hamill Rink Task Force Elects Officers, Reviews “Charge”
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On Wednesday a newly formed rink task force held its first meeting and elected its officers, including Matt DesChamps as chair. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Alexis Voulgaris, Byram, Dan Izzo, Ed Fuss, Eugene Morlot Park, FOIA
Greenwich Health Board Offers Unanimous Support for Byram Dog Park
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The health board and members of the public asked about enforcement, access to non-residents, and the issue of dog feces given the park is near Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →