The sunny sky and near 50° temps drew dogs of all breeds and their owners to Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich on Saturday. Continue Reading →
Warm Weekend Temps Draw Dogs and Owners to Tod’s Point
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Parks & Rec
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Tons of Greenwich History Salvaged and Showcased in Cos Cob
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In 2016, Parks & Rec board member Frank DiVincenzo, along with Bea Crumbine and then Parks & Rec chair Nancy Caplan, who has since passed, spearheaded an effort to save the marble monoliths at the historic O’Neil ampitheater from a grim fate: the gravel pits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, ampitheater, Bea Crumbine, David O'Neil, Frank Divincenzo, Horton O'Neil, marble columns
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
Fed Up New Canaan Woman To Place ‘Shame on You’ Flags on Deserted Dog Feces in Park
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Officer Allyson Halm of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section is aware of the problem and had recently conducted a survey of Irwin Park visitors. Responses to the question “Why do you think dog walkers don’t pick up or leave the bag?” included “Selfish,” “They are dirty people,” “Idiots,” “Stupid,” “It’s sick, not normal,” “Lazy,” and “Privileged, someone else will do it. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Health, dog waste, Parks & Rec, shaming flags
A Message from Parks & Rec on Christmas Tree Recycling
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All trees to be recycled must be undecorated (ornaments, tinsel, lights and stands must be removed). The Parks & Trees Division will be recycling resident’s Christmas trees by chipping them. The wood chips can be used by residents as mulch or compost. Tree chips retained by the Town will be used in parks as mulch for trails in woodlands, shrub beds, and soil stabilization. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Holiday, Christmas tree recycling, Parks & Rec
Thunder Ridge Ski Areas Ski & Snowboard Lessons
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Lessons are for skiers and snowboarders, first grade and up. Freestyle Program for upper level snowboarders is for third graders and up. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich, Parks & Rec, Thunder Ridge
UPDATE: Howl & Prowl Halloween Event Rescheduled
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A few ideas you might not know about for Halloween. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Halloween, Howl & Prowl, Parks & Rec, Sophia's Costumes
Perfect Storm on Sundays at GHS: Parking Shared by GYFL, GYCL and Trinity Church
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When GYFL games take place on Sundays at Greenwich High School, and the GYCL cheer squads participate, fields 6 and 7 are utilized in addition to Cardinal Stadium. Trinity Church is there at the same time using the student center for services. The result is the perfect storm for a parking mess. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Greenwich High School, GYCL, GYFL, Parks & Rec, Trinity Church
September Binney Park Pond Dredge Update: Materials Being Removed, ETA for Reopening Spring ’18
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Workers were busy removing dredge material from Binney Park Pond on Saturday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Binney Park Pond, dredge, Greewnich, Joe Siciliano, Old Greenwich, Parks & Rec
Hamill Rink Will Soon Have Ice, and Sound Better, Thanks to Gift from GAF
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This is transition week at Hamill Rink when the turf is removed and preparations begin for the ice. On Tuesday workers installed a new sound system that was a gift of the Greenwich Athletic Foundation. Continue Reading →