After 34 years of exemplary service to the Greenwich community, as of September 1, 2021, Steve officially retires his chainsaw and climbing boots, but leaves a lasting legacy on his Division. Continue Reading →
Steve Gospodinoff
Recent Posts
Wondering Why the Pine Trees at Ham Ave School Previously Spared by Tree Warden Were Cut Down?
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The old Pine trees were taken down after all. Cherry trees have been planted by the Pecoras, who also planted a row of arbor vitae along the Ham Ave School playground. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Arbor Vitae, Hamilton Avenue School, Pecora Brothers, Steve Gospodinoff, tree warden
Tree Warden Hears Objections to Removal of Town Tree at 62 Mason Street
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Developer Albert Orlando wishes to demolish the 1890 house at 62 Mason Street and have the Town remove a mature London Plane tree so he can install a 22 ft wide entrance to an underground garage for 16 cars to park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 62 Mason Street, Albert Orlando, Dr. Greg Kramer, Fanciz Alvarez, JoAnn Messina, London Plane tree
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Hamilton Ave School Trees…
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The Tree Warden Has Announced his Decision on the fate of trees the Board of Education wanted to remove at Hamilton Avenue School in order to level the playing field. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Linden Trees, nature, playground, shade, Steve Gospodinoff
Hamilton Ave School Neighbors Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Trees in Way of Field Improvement
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“It’s very Pollyanna to say they’ll be replaced and in 40 years there will be the shade.” – Jessica Taal, Charles Street Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Charles Street, Daniel Watson, David Wold, Don Mohr, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez
PHOTOS: Hearing Set for Tuesday on 2 Dozen Trees Posted for Removal in Advance of Playing Field Improvements at Hamilton Ave School
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Two dozen mature trees are posted for removal at Hamilton Avenue School at the request of the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Dan Watson, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Hamilton Avenue School, Linden Trees, Steve Gospodinoff
Eversource States Case for Chopping Norway Maples on Indian Field Road
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Eversource wants to remove three Norway Maples in order for utility vehicles to access to equipment an area of exit 4 by Indian Field Road. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Department of Parks and Trees, Dept of Parks & Rec, Dr. Greg Kramer, Eversource, exit 4, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, JoAnn Messina
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Pine Trees at Hamilton Ave School
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The tree removals were requested by Pecora Bros who are developing the flag lot behind the Two Door Restaurant with a multi-unit residential complex that includes some affordable apartments (under the state 8-30g statute). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich, Hamilton Avenue School, Pecora Bros, Pine Trees, Ralph Mayo, Steve Gospodinoff
Pecora Bros Seek to Replace 6 Healthy Pine Trees on Hamilton Ave School Property
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Sylvester Pecora Jr wants to cut down 6 mature Pine Trees even though they are on Town property. He wants to replace them with 10 Armstrong Maple trees, which will take years to mature to provide the same amount of shade. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Schools, Darrin Wigglesworth, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Francia Alvarez, JoAnn Messina, Joe Kay
Deputy Tree Warden Rules on Eversource Proposal To Fell Half Dozen Stately Trees
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“At the tree hearing, Eversource offered to replant trees if the removal was granted. Eversource, along with the Town of Greenwich, will replant ‘The Right Tree Right Place’ on North Maple Avenue on a one-to-one basis.” – Steve Gospodinoff, Deputy Tree Warden Continue Reading →