The Greenwich Tree Conservancy will sponsor an Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony at Cos Cob School on April 25 at 9:30am. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Tree Conservancy to Sponsor Arbor Day Tree Planting at Cos Cob School
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Pat Sesto
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Town Environmental Affairs Director Reflects on Plastic Bag Ban’s One Year Anniversary
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Health, BYOGreenwich, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Marcia O'Kane, Pat Sesto, plastic bags
Plastic Bag Ban is Almost Here; New Plastic Bag Bin Added to Holly Hill
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Government, Health, City Carting, Pat Sesto, Patrick Collins, plastic bags
Sesto Delves into Details of Upcoming Plastic Bag Ban in Greenwich
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Health, BYOGreenwich, Fiscal Freedom for CT, Laura Gladstone, Mary Shaw Marks, Pat Sesto, plastic bag ordinance
Controversy Brews over Tesei’s Plans to Combine Oversight of Wetlands and Conservation
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, Pat Sesto
Sesto Gets Selectmen’s Green Light on New Mianus Pond Dock License Agreement
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Board of Selectmen, docks, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses, Mianus Pond, Pat Sesto
GFP Top Stories of the Week: November 21-27, 2016
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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 →
Filed under: Around Town, Alex Kaali-Nagy, Angela Swift, Inland Wetlands and Water, Jeff Ramer, Kids in Crisis, Lake Avenue, Next for the Wrecking Ball in Greenwich
Residents Blast Proposed Iron Works Development. Wetlands Director: We’re Not Letting the Applicant Skate Through.
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“At this time I recommend the agency move forward with the application and resolutely pursue establishing the extent and nature of the contamination and the means to remedy it. This is the most expeditious way to address the contamination and protect the wetlands. If the applicant does not provide a detailed remediation plan, this may be reason for denial.” – Wetlands Agency Director Patricia Sesto on Post Road Iron Works Application Continue Reading →