Hey Greenwich Did You Know ... They Were Gone 'Yesterday'

Today is Tuesday April 10, 2012 and it's National Cinnamon Crescent Day.

This day in history ...

On April 10, 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York City by philanthropist and diplomat Henry Bergh, 54.

Yesterday ... well, 41 years ago ... all their troubles seemed so far away ... Paul McCartney announced the breakup of The Beatles—along with the release of his debut solo album, McCartney. (What's your favorite Beatles' song? Tell us in the comments section.)

Locally...Here's What You're Going to Want to Know ...

Attention Byram Drivers ... the town's traffic and parking divisions have received the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen to impose one-way traffic on New Lebanon Avenue.

The popular, narrow short-cut from Delavan Avenue to Williams Street is scheduled to become a one-way roadway soon. Drivers will be able to access New Lebanon Avenue only southbound from Delavan Avenue. Traffic engineers discovered problems along the one-block road while surveying the neighborhood for sidewalks.

Officials said that in addition to residents parking in the area, patrons of the Byram Veterans Club and Burgers, Shakes & Fries, often park on the street and the curb and sidewalks, reducing pedestrian access. Engineers told the selectmen that making the road one-way only will greatly improve pedestrian safety. (Stay tuned for implementation date.)

What do you think of this new restriction? Tell us in the comments section.

Kudos for business acumen ...

The will host its 2012 Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 24 at , 61 Woodside Dr. at 11:30 a.m.

The luncheon—open to all Greenwich residents to honor those who
have gone beyond Town expectations in delivering The Chamber’s philosophy of bringing together commerce and community.

This year’s recipients include:

• Corporate Leader: Jerry Porricelli – Poricelli’s
• Community Leader: Bob Arnold - Family Centers
• Greenwich Chamber Volunteers: Alyssa Keleshian Bonomo, Kim Bruce
• R. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award: Mary Young -American Red Cross
• Small Business Leader: Rob Guerrieri - Upper Crust Bagel
• Police Officer of the Year: Ron Carocella
• EMT of the Year: Dennis Fogler
• Firefighter of the Year: Nate Schulde

Guests must register at GreenwichChamber@GreenwichChamber.com in advance or call (203) 869-3500 by Friday, April 20.

Presenters will include First Selectman Peter Tesei and recipients of last year’s awards.

If you prefer the clicker ...

Then check out Greenwich government and organizations with Greenwich Community Television (Cablevision Channel 79 or FiOs channel 24.

If you'd rather be there ... town meetings include:

• 12:00PM Affirmative Action Adv. Committee
• 6:30PM BET Budget Committee