Gardens, Boulder and Public Right Of Way

by turfgrrl on July 11, 2008 11:13 am · 35 comments

This story made the national news only because its part of this week’s theme of people doing stuff in public or town owned space. Greenwich has wiffle ball, and Boulder, CO has a vegetable garden, the DailyCamera reports:

The squash, basil, garlic and onions that are growing between the sidewalk and street in the 700 block of University Avenue aren’t a problem.

Nor are the tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and beans. And the Swiss chard isn’t hurting anyone’s feelings.

But, Boulder officials say, the trellises and fencing material that help the plants grow and protect them from animals pose something of a predicament, since they’re encroaching in the public right-of-way.

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Fantasy Baseball Fans Rejoice

by turfgrrl on July 11, 2008 9:12 am

Although I’m not a fantasy baseball fan, the idea behind this new game is pretty cool. baseballThe idea behind fantasy baseball, or football for that matter, is that you get to create teams of active players and as the real games play out, stats are compiled to create scores that allow you “play out” a fantasy game. Baseball Boss, takes the concept one step further, in that baseball players from years past can be part of a team.

CNET reports:

A new online baseball game may finally help put to rest an age-old debate: how would Babe Ruth do at the plate facing Nolan Ryan’s fastball?

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The Transfer Station Plan

July 11, 2008

The Common Council uncommonly called for an unprecedented third public hearing on the garbage/transfer station contract and plan. Fortunately DPW has posted the presentation to the city web site here:

Solid Waste Plan

Highlights:

Recycling will be improved to handle more items resulting In Norwalk making more money on recycling. The City of Norwalk will have greater control of cleanliness and traffic issues on Meadow Street. The cost of the oepration is much less than other proposals.

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