CONTACT

1. Thank You:
   a. A big thank you to Pastor Perling and St. Paul for use of the Hall.
2. Treasurer Position:
   a. Position for Treasurer of the Byram Neighborhood Association is open. Please contact Mike Bocchino if you are interested in filling this position. We would like to take a vote on it at our July 2005 Meeting.
3. Open Seats on the RTM
   a. There are four (4) open seats on the RTM for the Byram district. If you are interested in filling a position, please see Bob McKnight or Mike Bocchino.
4. NY State Thruway:
   a. An Open House will be held on June 16, 2005 at the Mansion @ Crawford Park, located in Rye Brook, NY to give the public the opportunity to review the recent design changes and progress made in regards to the reconstruction of I-95 between Midland Ave in Rye/Port Chester, NY and the CT state line.
5. Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink / Byram Field:
   a. Sal Strazza reported on the possible expansion of the current rink at Dorothy Hamill. A study was being done by the Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department to put a second rink in place of the ball field currently in place (Byram Field).
   b. Many senior residences from the Vinci Drive Housing Complex enjoy the ball games during the warmer seasons.
   c. Greenwich Jr. Babe Ruth league will approach this situation, they do ask for our support. Major league sized ball fields are lacking in the town of Greenwich.
6. BANC After School Program:
   a. It has come up again that the town is looking into closing down the BANC After School Program.
   b. BANC needs the support of the community to make sure it stays open for the area children.
7. Thomas Lyon House:
   a. The Historical Society is looking to move the Thomas Lyon house (located at the corner of Byram Road and the Post Road) and convert it to a two-family low income housing.
   b. This is possibly the oldest house in town and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Please see http://www.hstg.org/index.cgi/866
8. Byram Volunteer Fire Department:
   a. Mailing for the annual fund drive will be going out.
   b. There will be a concert night with a “U-2” tribute band on August 27, 2005 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Concert will begin at 7:30 pm. There will be a radio station there from 5:30 – 7:30 pm with give a ways.
   c. Donation at gate is requested.
9. Byram Shubert Library:
   a. Library Expansion design is on display at the Library.
   b. Please note, though not discussed, the Byram Shubert Library is looking for donations for their fall book sale. Collection date: June 25, 2005 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm outside the entrance to the Library. Flyer was left at the meeting on June 15, 2005.
   c. Summer Reading Program will hold its kick off on June 30, 2005 with Pizza Party beginning at 5pm.
10. Byram Enhancement Plan:
    a. Paul Pugliese reported on the Enhancement Plan. On May 19, 2005 the Byram Planning Group Members met with several planners in regards the Enhancement Plan.
    b. As of June 15, 2005 a planner has been chosen: Crosby/Slessenger.
    c. Plan is on display at the Main Library.
11. BNA Website:
    a. The Byram Neighborhood Association will have a website- http://wwww.byramct.org
    b. A big thank you to the Wahba Family & Tim Judge for making this happen.
12. Volunteers:
    a. The BNA is looking for volunteers. Anyone who is interested in Byram History, has knowledge of the history of Byram or who just wants to get involved should please see Mike Bocchino.
13. Presentation- Safe Routes to School Program:
    a. Presented by Francisco Gomes.
    b. Please see attached brochure on the SRS Program. http://www.franciscogomes.net/saferoutes.htm
    c. Questionnaires were handed out on the program.