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On Monday a workshop format meeting in First Selectman Camillo’s office included discussion on Pay As You Throw. There was discussion of unintended consequences and the possibility of instituting tipping fees for residents and private haulers instead. Continue Reading →
Cuts include police directing traffic on Greenwich Avenue. New would be “Pay As You Throw” at the dump. Residents would not have to pay to to recycle, but would be required to purchase special bags for their trash at local retailers. Continue Reading →
“I am particularly excited to take on this role as we enter into the busy season of Advent and I encourage everyone to explore all the activities, programs and services planned at First Church.” – Patrick Collins Continue Reading →
What do you think would be the ramifications of tipping fees at Holly Hill, aka the dump? 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 →
The most important changes are that plastic bags, shredded paper, and styrofoam are no longer be accepted into single stream. Continue Reading →
The Town of Greenwich will hold a collection for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, May 7, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Island Beach parking lot. New this year: All types of paint will be accepted — oil and latex! Continue Reading →
As February turned to March, news was dominated by Greenwich High School. The police initiated a traffic enforcement campaign. The Diversity Awareness Club held their annual diversity week, and there was a student protest at Greenwich High School. The Greenwich Police promoted two of their finest. A house in Milbrook came on the market, garnering much interest. Continue Reading →
Since the Parks & Rec Dept announced they will not issue beach stickers for 2017 – instead incorporating vehicle information into beach pass bar codes – residents who rely on the stickers for entrance to Holly Hill have been in a quandary. Continue Reading →
Residents turned out in droves to safely dispose of a variety of hazardous materials ranging from insecticides to snow melt. The Town contracted with Care Environmental Corp to handle all hazardous materials, but the DPW, Fire Dept., Greenwich Police and staff from Holly Hill Resource Recovery all played a part in the effort. Continue Reading →