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KEEGAN: 50 Years Ago Rink Was Built “Out of the Way,” Tucked in the Corner and Everyone was Satisfied

“Over 50 years ago when the Town of Greenwich wanted to build an ice rink on the former Byram School property, Frank Keegan, the Deputy Director of Recreation, was faced with a dilemma. Where can we build it, he asked himself so that it won’t be in the way. We don’t want it to take up all the open space. We need to build it where it won’t destroy the ball fields and more importantly won’t affect the trees that were planted many years ago by Mr. Morlot on the hill behind the school.” – Lt. Tommy Keegan, (Ret.) Greenwich Police Dept. Continue Reading →

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Kristoff: Don’t Locate Rink Closer to Memorial Grove of Trees; Let Byram Boys Rest in Peaceful Open Space

“I urge you to keep the rink in its current location and to not encroach upon the peacefulness of Morlot park. Let the Byram boys rest, in peaceful open space, under the quiet shade of the sycamore trees.” – Robert Kristoff Continue Reading →

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Byram Veterans Commander: Say No to a Walmart Size Rink Facility on Byram’s Green Space Parkland

“The unthinkable has suddenly emerged. A move by the town to seize 13-1/2 acres open space parkland splitting off the 1/2 acre grove and relocating a “Walmart” size skating rink with new access road in its center. End of Open space. End of park.” – Don Sylvester Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Pre-Application Submitted for “Vinci Gardens,” 52 Elderly Apartments in 4 Story, 50,000 sq ft Building in Byram

Greenwich’s housing authority’s pre application to P&Z proposes 52 units, all one bedroom, of senior independent living apartments called “Vinci Gardens.” Continue Reading →

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