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“It’s in a flood way and 100 year flood plane. I have significant concern – it’s not clear how the site would be protected in small events let alone significant ones.” – Pat Sesto, Director of Greenwich Environmental Affairs Continue Reading →
About 100 residents wearing “RHA” stickers for Round Hill Association attended Monday’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency meeting to object to a proposed development of 28 single family homes organized as condominiums with a community center at 124 Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →
The state legislation, which will become law when signed by Governor Lamont, requires retailers to charge a 10¢ fee on all single-use plastic bags until July 1, 2021, when the bags will be banned. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy will sponsor an Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony at Cos Cob School on April 25 at 9:30am. Continue Reading →
Enforcement has been uncomplicated, rarely taking more than a phone call for businesses to comply with the program. “People shouldn’t hesitate to report non-compliance. There is no heavy-handed consequence needed – only education.” Continue Reading →
The plastic bag ordinance goes into effect on Sept 12. Businesses who have a supply of plastic bags they haven’t used up can apply for an exemption. A reusable bag drive is being planned and reusable bags are begin discounted at one local grocery store. Continue Reading →
Director of Environmental Affairs Pat Sesto said only 1% to 3% of plastic bags are recycled, and they get jammed in recycling machinery. Continue Reading →
In his budget Peter Tesei has proposed not replacing retiring Denise Savageau as head of the Conservation Commission, but instead to have one person lead both Wetlands and Conservation. Not everyone agrees it is a good idea. Continue Reading →
The Selectmen approved updated dock license agreement for property owners who have or want to have docks on Mianus Pond. “If they don’t enter the agreement, they don’t get a dock.” – Wetlands and Watercourses director, Pat Sesto. Continue Reading →
This week we profiled Angela Swift, a local mom, realtor, triathlete and intrepid volunteer. On Monday we covered the Wetlands Agency’s review of an application for 3 houses to go up Lake Ave where there is but one today. On Tuesday a crowd gathered to brainstorm ideas following their disappointment at Donald Trump’s election as POTUS. Just in time for Thanksgiving the PE teachers at North Mianus School got their heads shaved into mohawks for a good cause. Those stories, and more… Continue Reading →