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Newspaper
Greenwich News
Location
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1990
Page
12
Letters discuss open park access, teen and senior centers, and a Parkway site as a preferred location. The writer praises volunteers Bea and Ginny for organizing a blood drive that drew 77 first time donors and hopes for ongoing generosity.
A Greenwich resident laments overcrowded Byram Park by out-of-town visitors. The writer urges restoring park access to locals, suggests a weekend gatekeeper, questions police ticketing of out-of-state plates, and complains about perceived low priority for Byram. The letter requests park governance returning to the people.
A reader letters concerns the early years of a terrestrial apprenticeship with limited tasks, noting a sense of being boarded and seeking clarification or guidance. The brief note hints at boredom and a need for meaningful work during initial training.
Greenwich officials pursue a plan to provide optimal system coverage for every resident, prioritizing universal service over select locations as they weigh the town wide implications and long term costs. The effort focuses on maximizing access and fairness while addressing budget and implementation challenges.
Headmaster Eileen M. Petruzillo notes the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Safe Rides on May 21 drew 110 donors and collected 85 units of blood, a strong showing for the event though short of expectations.
The drive proceeded in an efficient, friendly manner with students donating during open blocks and most donors finishing within an hour. The community spirit and commitment were praised, and special thanks extended to Ben Walko and Ginny Gilbert for their indispensable roles in making the effort a success.
The Alexander Estate development proposed at Palmers Hill Road and Havemeyer Lane, on the Greenwich Stamford border, has sparked controversy over land preservation and traffic. TreeTops seeks 78 single family units in a clustered layout with some attached housing, and a zoning change from R-10.
Town officials urge residents to vote on the site for a needed new communication tower at Town Hall Greenwich between late May and early June. The message notes the difficulty of compromise and argues for backing the site that offers the best long term benefit for the community.
MIT, once a hub of heavy thinking, is tapped by Nintendo to develop brain teaser games for children. The deal targets 14 year old Jason Orlando of New Jersey as favorite to win media coverage. Nintendo, valued by Wall Street at high prices, earned $3 billion last year and aims to keep growth by captivating young minds.
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