“It’s very Pollyanna to say they’ll be replaced and in 40 years there will be the shade.” – Jessica Taal, Charles Street Continue Reading →
Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement
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Joe Siciliano
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After Successful Private Day & Boarding School Fair, Greenwich Education Group Gives Back
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Due to the success of their tenth annual Private Day and Boarding School Fair, Greenwich Education Group was pleased to present checks totaling $4,000 to two worthy local nonprofits, REACH Prep and the Youth Scholarship Fund administered by the Town of Greenwich Dept of Parks & Recreation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Collaborative Center for Learning and Development, Greenwich Education Group, Joe Siciliano, Links Academy, Muffy Fox, Parks & Rec Dept, Peggy Hersam
Well Under Budget, Steamboat Rd Scenic Overlook is Celebrated
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The theme of the ribbon cutting for the scenic overlook at the end of Steamboat Road was inclusiveness and accessibility. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Alan Gunzburg, James Michel, Joe Siciliano, John Toner, Peter Tesei, Sean Cardwell, Steamboat Road
BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS: Ribbon Cutting Planned for Revamped Steamboat Road Pier
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On Thursday, July 11 at 2:00pm the Town is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of Steamboat Road to celebrate the completion of improvements to the historic pier.
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Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, Department of Public Works, Joe Siciliano, Parks & Rec, Peter Tesei, ribbon cutting, Steamboat Road
Beach Access Mat Connects People With Mobility Issues to Waterline
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The mat also is cooler on bare feet compared to the hot-as-fire sand on a sunny day at Greenwich Point. The mat as the result of a collaboration between the Greenwich Lions and the Diversity Advisory Committee. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Alan Gunzburg, First Selectman's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities, Greenwich Lions, Greenwich Point, Joe Siciliano, Peter Tesei
Texas Barbecue Restaurant with Liquor License Opening Soon at The Griff
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Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano described Steve Leininger, who plans to open Back Country Barbecue at the Griff some time in May as “a business man and real go-getter.” The barbecue will supplement the golfers menu which includes breakfast and lunch, and grill items in addition to wraps and club sandwiches. In more Parks & Rec news the concession stands contract at Tod’s Point has been awarded to William Bartlik, who has been a familiar face at the Island Beach concession for years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Back Country Barbecue, Joe Siciliano
Board of Selectmen Divided On Hamill Rink Admission Fee Hike
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“We haven’t increased the rink admission fee in 10 years.” – Parks & Rec Director Joe Siciliano Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Clare Kilgallen, Dorothy Hamill Rink, hockey, Joe Siciliano, John Toner, Peter Tesei, Sandy Litvack
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving 2018 Is One Big Family
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Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Brenda Brush, Cynthia Bowser, David Rabin
Bruce Spaman Retires as Greenwich’s Tree Warden after 16 Years
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Greenwich’s Tree Warden Bruce Spaman is retiring after 16 years on the job. One of his proudest accomplishments is establishing the all organic maintenance of Greenwich’s parks. Since 2008, there have been no inorganic fertilizers or pesticides used in the parks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Bruce Spaman, Joe Siciliano, Nancy Chapin, Parks & Rec, Susie Baker, tree warden
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Greenwich Pool at Byram Park is Open with Its Breathtaking Setting, Stunning Vistas
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The opening of the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Continue Reading →