To the Greenwich Community,
In February, the Hamill Rink Task Force presented its Morlot Park site recommendation and related modifications. The Board of Selectmen stands unanimous in its support of this proposal.
The Task Force conducted a thorough evaluation of all potential locations before concluding that Eugene Morlot Park is the right home for the new rink. As their final report details, alternative sites were found to be neither feasible nor appropriate. Other f inalists conflicted with the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, sat in vulnerable flood and tidal surge zones, or posed significant environmental and zoning risks.
We want to be entirely clear: we do not—and will not—support developing an ice rink at the 100 Arch Street (Baldwin Park) location. This firm stance is rooted in the Task Force’s findings and our ongoing evaluation of future options for that site with the Arch Street Task Force.
The Board of Selectmen formally supports moving the Hamill Rink Task Force’s recommendation forward. With unanimous Municipal Improvement status (with conditions) granted by the Planning & Zoning Commission and funding recently approved by the Board of Estimate and Taxation, the proposal is now ready for a final RTM vote at the May/June meeting.
Sincerely,
Fred Camillo
Lauren Rabin
Rachel Khanna
