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Pat Sesto, Greenwich’s Director of Environmental Affairs, addressed the RMA on Wednesday. It was the first in a new RMA speaker series: “Greenwich: What Does the Future Hold?” Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, Jan 8, Patricia Sesto, Director of Environmental Affairs, will lead off the new series on the future of Greenwich with a presentation on “Greenwich’s Environmental Future.” Continue Reading →
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency voted 5-0 to deny an application from Milbrook Crossing, LLC, for property located at 3 & 7 Hillside Road and 505 East Putnam Ave for 16 units in 3 buildings. Continue Reading →
Questions came from the Northwest Greenwich Association, the Northeast Greenwich Association and the Round Hill Association, as well as from the audience. Continue Reading →
“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 →