Regular adult passes purchased prior to April 15 are $35. On or after April 15, passes will cost $40. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Residents Caught Off Guard by Consultant Recommendations for Athletic Fields
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Greenwich playing fields are insufficient, overused and turf is stressed. Engineering consultants Weston & Sampson were hired by Parks & Rec to assess the fields and offer recommendations. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA accessibility, baseball, baseball field, Binney Park, Bruce Park, Christiano Park, drainage
Selectmen Approve 2021 Parks & Rec Fees; Apply Early and Avoid $5.00 Beach Card Fee Hike
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There was a separate vote on whether to increase the fee for a single day pass for the beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, beach pass, Blaize Levitan, Greenwich Point, Jill Oberlander, Joe Siciliano, Lauren Rabin, Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec Upcycling Project: White Pines Move from Pomerance to Greenwich Point
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In Pomerance Park, white pines threaten to take over the meadow on the Park’s southern end. About 30 trees will be moved in all, with about 35 percent going to Greenwich Point. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Darrin Wigglesworth, Great Horned owls, Greenwich Point, Greg Kramer, Parks & Rec, Pomerance Park, White Pine Tree
Parks & Rec Reservations for Picnic and Overnight Camping Permits 2021 Moves Online
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Reservations for overnight island camping include Great Captain Island and Island Beach. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, camping, Great Captain Island, IslandBeach, Parks & Rec
Grinchy Parents Cutting the Line Outside Hamill Rink Are “Inconsiderate and Rude”
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A paper sign saying “You must be on line to hold your own place. NO holding places for others” has been taped to the rink entrance for several weeks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Sports, Charlie Juergens, COVID-19, Dorothy Hamill Rink, Parks & Rec, Susan Snyder
Fun Bike Safety Event for Children Set for Sept 12
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This event is made up of a series of stations, each dealing with an important aspect of safe cycling. Participants will have their bicycles inspected, learn how to ride, learn the rules of the road, and practice bicycle-handling skills. There will be a police car demo and free helmets will be provided. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Police & Fire, Schools, bicycle safety, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Greenwich Police Dept, Parks & Rec, PTAC
Selectmen Take a Gander at Proposed Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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The existing building will be demolished and replaced with modern, structural, steel-framed structure with masonry and glass exterior walls. Tai Soo Kim Architects (TSKA) designed the building to have an intersecting curved roof. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Al Monelli, Board of Selectmen, Eastern Greenwich Center, Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec Update: Beaches, Ferries and Cobber North
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Parks & Rec director Joe Siciliano said there is a new financial partner in the existing LLC, and Caren Vizzo St. John, will be the new provider of service in the restaurant, now called Cobber North, which is a Parks & Rec concession. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Byram Park, Cos Cob Park, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Point, Joe Siciliano, Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec Options for Kids Summer 2020
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The town made the difficult decision to cancel what would have been the 84th year for the performing arts camp a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The skate park is open and there are tennis clinics. Continue Reading →