Donations for Reward on Tree Vandalism

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:53:39 -0600

Thanks for your support!! Donations for Reward on information re; who killed the Sycamore trees at St Mary's can be mailed or dropped off at Happy Tails, 3008 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Checks should be made out to the Black Rock Garden Club. They are tax deductable as Club is a 501C3. Folks may drop off during business hours or mail them in.

Reward Increases to $6,900

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:50:50 -0600

A number of individuals and organizations have come forward to offer money towards the reward. We will print the full list of contributors as soon as we have it. The Ash Creek Conservation Association has pledged $500 towards the reward to the first person whose information leads the police to the arrest and conviction of the person who committed the environmental crime of girding 15 sycamore trees at St.

Tree Donations by Olivers and Gilberties

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:19:43 -0600

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

As promised, I said I would do anything I could to have those trees replaced ASAP and I did-- I reached out and I have been given six trees to be planted at St. Mary's! I will be given 6 shade trees, preferably Liberty Elms or Sycamore trees from Tom Gilbertie of Gilbertie's, 7 Sylvan Lane in Westport and Scott Jamieson, owner of Oliver's in Fairfield. I will coordinate the planting with the parks dept. and the donors.

St. Mary's Tree Vandalism on Front Page of Connecticut Post

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:24:09 -0600

According to the Connecticut Post, Mayor Finch, the police, and the Parks Department were all out at St. Mary's yesterday investigating the scene of the crime at St. Mary's. There will be serious police investigation into this.

http://www.connpost.com

Update from City Council Rep. Sue Brannelly

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:59:23 -0600

I'd like to give an update on the status of the trees at St. Mary's.

If you haven't yet heard, 15 trees at St. Mary's were vandalized Saturday night about 11:30pm. Someone with a chainsaw cut a full ring cut to the trunks of all but two of the trees from the beach to the flagpole.

Vandals Target St. Mary's Trees

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:17:08 -0600

The Gallery at Black Rock Presents "Enlightenment"

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:31:51 -0700

The Gallery at Black Rock invites you to:
Enlightenment
Featuring the assemblage and sculptural works of Robin Gilmore Jopp and Ralph Levesque
Opening reception Friday March 19th from 6 until 9 pm
The Gallery at Black Rock
2861 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport CT 06605
203.814.6856
Show runs from Friday March 19th until April 19th 2010
Normal Gallery Hours from 11 am until 5:30 pm Thursday through Saturday

Regionalism and Streamlining of Government

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:43:05 -0700

State Rep. Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport) joined with House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) at a press conference to unveil the First Phase Recommendations of the Speaker's Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) at a press conference Wednesday in the Legislative Office Building.

St. Mark's Property - Community Forum

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:54:22 -0700

St. Mark's Brewster Street Property Options Meeting

Tell Us What You Think

When: Tuesday, March 23rd @ 7pm

Where: Black Rock Library, 2705 Fairfield Ave.

Special Guest: Amy Paterson, The Trust for Public Land, CT State

This Weekend in Black Rock March 11-14

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:14:33 -0700

Acoustic Cafe - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK The Mercury Seed on Thursday; EKL on Friday, That's the Problem on Sunday, Open Mic on Tuesday at 8 pm.

Ray Kelly's Pub - 2720 Fairfield Avenue, 203-333-6278 Outside Chance on Friday; Maxxed Out on Saturday.

Source: www.blackrockonline.org Black Rock's Community Blog