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Perfect Provenance to Close After 5 years in town, Perfect Provenance, at 47 Arch Street, will be closing its doors to the public.

The final day of service will be in the next two to three weeks, closing around August 15. Any unsold merchandise will be shipped to headquarter stores in California. The building will be put up for sale.

BET Changes The Board of Estimation voted on Monday night to fill the vacancy left by Mike Mason's recent resignation from the board in order to serve as a consultant for the Town of Greenwich.

Harry Fisher, a previous member and vice chair of the BET, was nominated, and a roll call vote resulted in nine in favor and two abstentions.

A new BET chair was also selected in Karen Fassuliotis, and a roll call vote resulted in nine in favor and three abstentions.

The new vice chair of the BET was also nominated in Andy Duss, who was elected in a vote of nine in favor, with three abstentions.

COVID-19 Update There has been a recent uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases among residents, rising to 18 new case reports between July 9 and July 16. As of right now, Greenwich Hospital does not have any COVID patients. As of July 14, 62.08% of residents have been fully vaccinated.

Hospital to Host Town Hall on Smilow Center Greenwich Hospital will be holding a town hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to offer community members the opportunity to raise concerns and raise issues regarding the proposal of the Smilow Cancer Center at the corner of Lafayette Place and Lake Avenue.

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The Greenwich Crew men’s eight (ages 14 to 18) won the open men’s eight race and set the junior national record with a time of 5 minutes, 44.207 seconds. Greenwich Crew has had a spectacular season all around. See our indepth coverage on next week's sports page. Contributed photo.

Peter Malkin Relights the Fire for Burying Our Town’s Power Lines repor ter reached out to we needed to actually begin those inf luencers to learn to put some of these cables underground. They agreed T h e r e a r e s o m e their interest. to form a little committee, impressive individuals in Former First and they did some work Greenwich invested in the Selectman Jim Lash with this. It was primarily betterment of our town.

“You might start with focused on the downtown They include “influencers” former First Selectman Jim area, but they never finished introduced by our esteemed cit i zen Peter Ma l k i n i n Lash,” Malk in suggests. the work…”

F o r L a s h , high hopes they will revive During his First Selectman h i s c a mp a ig n to b et te r tenure (2003-2007), Lash “Undergrounding cable is b e aut i f y a nd sa fe g ua rd tells, “We had enough of something that they [power h i s h o m e t o w n b y t h e a storm problem that we company] ought to view as burying of its power lines were able to persuade them improving the operation of u n d e r g r o u n d . S o , t h i s [the power company] that their system. But they don't

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view it that way. They prefer lines up on poles that they can see as they drive down the road. And their solution to the power outages is to take down trees and change the appearance of the area as they go along.”

So how to get that undergrounding going with a reluctant power company? “ The tow n,” says L ash, “borrows the money. It in effect contracts with the

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Greenwich Point Listed on the National Register of Historic Places The Greenwich Point Conservancy has announced that the National Park Service listed the “Greenwich Point Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. Greenw ich Point Park joins six other sites in Greenwich that the National Register lists as “historic districts”, and 28 other individual sites that are listed on the National Register. Greenwich Point Park is the f irst property in Greenwich to be added to the National Register since 2014, when the “River Road – Mead Avenue Historic District” was listed.

The Greenwich Point C o n s e r v a n c y, w o r k i n g w i t h the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Of f ice, began the process of nominating Greenw ich Point Park and its historic structures and resources i n 2 01 5 , w i t h t h e f i l i n g o f a Nat iona l Re g ister of H istor ic Places Registration Form with C o n n e c t i c u t ’s S t a t e H i s to r i c Preservation Review Board. The nomination incorporated research, photographs and other information r e ga r d i ng a r e a s of h i stor ic a l significance at Greenwich Point Park, focusing on Architecture, Landscape Architecture, A r c h e o l o g y, a n d R e c r e at i o n .

The details of the research can be found on the website of the

Greenwich Point Conservancy at www.greenwichpoint.org.

The National Register of Historic Places is the United States fe dera l gover n ment ’s of f ic ia l list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. Properties listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places may qualify for special grants and tax incentives, and can also benefit from more flexible building codes in recog nition of a proper t y ’s historic value.

Chris Franco, President of the Greenwich Point Conservancy, stated, “Listing Greenw ich Point on the National Register of Historic Places has been a go a l of pr e s e r v at ion i s t s i n Greenw ich for a ver y long time, and many wonderful and dedicated people have contributed research, photographs and other h istor ica l i n for mation to th is effort. We thank all of them, and we cong ratulate the people of Greenw ich for this wonderf ul recognition of our beautiful and h istor ic Greenw ich Point. We also thank the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Off ice for their significant role in achieving the National Register listing.”

O n Tu e s d a y, Ju l y 2 0 a t 8pm, Joe Kelly hosted the first conversation for the 36th state Senate special election with Alexis Gevanter and Ryan Faziotwo of the three candidates running for this special election.

Kelly's show, which airs on facebook, is Good News Game Plan where Joe Kelly is joined by locals every week to spread the good news around town.

This was, in fact, the first time that Ryan Fazio and Alexis Gevanter have ever met. The for mat of G ood News G a m e Plan is a uniquely positive one which focuses on good news and civ ilit y, g iv ing the t wo opponents a chance to get to know each other in a friendly environment.

To begin, Joe Kelly brought on his daughter, a junior in high school, to give a young person’s perspective of the candidates.

Before the candidates were brought onto the video call, she emphasized the need for finding common ground and talking

They can build on what they have in common, and then identify with respect towards each other and towards the community what they differ on. civilly during debates. Both candidates were asked to bring some good news to share.

Introduced first was Alexis Gevanter. Gevanter’s good news was her excitement over her unanimous endorsement from the local Democratic par ty, but “the best news ever is how many volunteers have signed up…” Gevanter said.

Fazio introduced himself nex t, h ig h l ig hti ng h is ti me growing up in Greenwich and work with renewable energy.

Fazio’s piece of good news was that he just learned that one of the gentlemen he delivers Meals on Wheels to is now off his walker because of successful hip surgery.

Kelly reemphasized how short the time period is for this election, a mere four weeks, before prompting both candidates to share their favorite thing about the 36th district.

Gevanter remarked, “It's almost too much to count. It's just been wonderful to raise my children here.” Gevanter continued, “I think the sense of community is really

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June 2021 Neighborhood Report ...a fly in the ointment?

By Mark Pruner Last week we looked at the superlative sales in the Greenwich real estate market, but is there a fly in the ointment, straws in the wind, or even an approaching storm, then again I may just be making a mountain out of mole hill? (The publisher is not fan idioms, sorry Beth. They are in this article in spades ;) Our sales have been sp e c t ac u la r over t he last 1 2 months and June was the biggest month for sales ever. But for Realtors, sales are like looking in the rear view mirror, because sales are deals that happened one to two months ago, not what the market is doing now.

A Busy July So Far Looking at the first 20 days of July YTD, we have 604 sales for the year, which means we’ve already sold 15% more houses in 2021 than in all of 2019 when we only had 526 sales. Of those 604 sales, 93 of them happened in the first 20 days of July, which is already 20 sales above our 10-year average for all of July.

A Fly in the Ointment The f ly in the ointment is contracts. We have 191 contracts wa it i ng to close i n m id-Ju ly compared to 208 contracts at the end of July last year. Now 17 contracts is not a lot and sales from week to week are a roller coaster ride. We may still see cont rac ts exce e d last ye a r ’s numbers, but the trend is not in that direction. Our weekly contract signings peaked in the first week of May at 57 contracts and has been mostly down since

then. Last week we were down to only 26 contract signings. The chicken littles may actually think the sky is falling, but this drop in contracts probably just shows a return to some level of normalcy - though at a higher level than normal.

Our sales nearly always peak in June, or occassionally in July.

This means that contract signings are seeds that are planted in April or May, so that closings can bloom in June and July. This drop in contracts then may not be a fly in the ointment, but only a stray flake of pepper.

Since, we are look ing for straws in the wind, another shiver down your back can be seen in our inventory numbers. If you look at the inventory numbers they look like a fraternity tug of war between the Betas and the Deltas.

The Betas (contract signings) moved the numbers slightly down for the first two month of the year to a low of only 273 listing at the end of February. For the first two months, we had more buyers than we had inventory, but only by a smidgen.

Then the Super Bowl came along, the off icial start of the spring market, and the brothers from Delta (new listings) started moving the numbers back as more listings came on than went to contract. Our inventory was like Lindbergh trying to gain altitude on his take-off from Roosevelt Field. We were climbing, but not real fast. By May we were still climbing but we were still flying nape of the earth. Our altitude should have been in the 600’s and even the 700’s listing number, but the best we could do was to peak at 342 listings in the first week of June. Since then we have been on a gentle decline to 310 listings this week. At this rate, Lindberg never would have made it off of Long Island.

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our contracts are also dropping, means that a bunch of the Betas and Deltas have headed for the bar and of the ones that are left, it is the Betas (contract signings) are winning. (Beth also dislikes mixed metaphors. ;) This drop in inventory happens nearly every year, but not from such a low altitudes.

Over a Thousand This Year?

Where are sales headed for the rest of this year? If you use a pencil and a ruler to make predictions, then you can take our first half sales of 511 and double them and expect to see our first calendar year with more than 1,000 sales. July sales would say that we are well on the way to hitting that number, but our contracts, and more importantly, our sliding inventory make it look like we won’t break a millenary.

Another sign of a slowing market from frenzied to more normal is the number of expired listings. In the first half of the year with sales up 93% and inventory d ow n 4 5% - m a k i n g f o r a n incredibly pro-seller market - we still had 78 listings expire unsold.

These expired listings were across the board in pricing from $749K to $32M. We have some very well informed buyers and pushing the envelope on pricing too far just pops the bubble.

Our Neighborhoods That’s the story townwide, but how are our neighborhoods doing? The short answer is mostly they are doing very well to great and the areas that look like they aren’t doing doing well are mostly victims of the law of the small numbers. For example, the days on market in Banksville is up

90%, but that’s because one of the five sales this year in Banksville had been on the market for 650 days.

Sales in Banksville, Byram, Glenville and South of the Post Road were all up more than 150%.

The average price north of the Parkway was up 85%, but that was due to more high-end houses selling. When you look at the average of the sold price/sf that was up 41% and the sales price to assessment ratio was up 27%.

Backcountry is definitely back.

Ever y neig h b orhoo d, but Byram, saw the average sales price to the assessment ratio go up by double digits from 12% south of the Parkway to 27% north of the Parkway. Days on market dropped by 44% and the average sales price to original list price was up 9% to 95.6% with several neighborhoods

being above 98%. Buyers are not getting much of discount off of list price.

In the first half of the 2021 we sold $1.54 billion of single family homes up 133% from last year’s first half. This number all of the numbers should be taken with a grain of salt as the record breaking months didn’t start until August of 2020. So we are comparing the best half year sales ever in Greenwich to what was actually a slow first half as the Covid lock down slowed everything.

Stay tuned, this rest of the year won’t all be smooth sailing, but it looks like another America’s cup win for the town.

Mark Pruner is a Realtor in Greenwich, CT. He can be reached mark@bhhsne.com or 203-9697900.

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power company to underground the cables. The power company agrees to maintain them once they are installed, and the town bi l ls t he money back to t he residents. The town borrows the money for 20 years, and it gets added to the taxes of the people it serves. And they pay it back gradually over the 20 years and that's frankly cheaper than having the power company do it because they'll add a large profit on top of it.”

Former First Selectman Peter Tesei “ Ye s , t h i s i n i t i at i ve c a n be undertaken,” agrees Peter Te s ei , who suc c e e de d L a sh a s F i r s t S e l e c t m a n ( 2 0 0 72019), but “with the support of Eversource and willingness upon the stakeholders, (residents/ taxpayers/rate payers) to fund this over an extended period of time.”

Tesei had met up with ‘all of the utilities - notably Eversource” in his office, with the laying out of the process and cost “to relocate electrical wires underground along Field Point Road leading to the Hospital and the peripherally of the Central Business District where there are many elderly residents living in apartment buildings. This was meant as an initial demonstration project to provide cost.

“We also mapped out doing a neighborhood that was selected due to its v u l nera bi l it y a nd proximity to a critical senior c a re fac i l it y. O f cou rse , t he telecommunications utilities participated because they too would have to relocate their wires underground.” But in the end, tells Tesei, “the question on who will pay for it stalled the effort.”

Yet, he adds importantly, “The groundwork was laid to reignite the initiative.”

First Selectman Fred Camillo And so has our present First Selectman Fred Camillo had a track record of trying to push forward that undergrounding initiative. Earlier, in 2011, then State Rep Camillo had arranged a public forum on burying power lines. The unfortunate bombshell that came out of that meeting was the news making projected cost

given by the then town serving utility CL&P of $1.2 billion to bury 347 miles of overhead utilities.

But Malkin, ever present, had encouraged attendees with a thought valid even today: “We have a time of historically low interest rates, and you’ll never have a better time to get longterm financing. It would provide jobs, be low lost and you could get bonds and spread the cost out over years.” Camillo had ended the meeting with, “This is only a beginning. A good start.”

First Selectman Camillo at present is a bit overwhelmed with his list of initiatives for the town but ever ready to pursue that undergrounding dream. “I’m a proponent,” he says, and if a committee of influencers should coalesce, “They can meet in my office.”

Elizabeth Hopley Elizabeth Hopley is another Greenw ich proponent who’s attended those power burying forums. She recalls legislator Camillo expressing to her noticing “these ugly lines everywhere” on Greenwich streets. Hopley, who is a former executive in the fashion a nd lu x u r y go o d s i ndu st r y, had lived in Germany as a high schooler and seen no overhead lines. “So, when you get used to that and you come back here,” she says, “it looks like a third world country.”

Hopley has leant her ex p er t i s e to t he Gr e enw ich Land Trust and Greenwich Tree Conservancy, and as a member of the Greenwich Garden Club put together for the Garden Club of America an impressive document addressing “the serious and persistent issue of our antiquated, failing electrical infrastructure in Connecticut.” Through this advocacy she has shared with Senators Blumenthal, Murphy, and Rep, Himes that “burying the lines makes sense and addresses so many issues through this one initiative.”

Recalling that earlier 2011 forum that brought such sticker sho ck , Hopley note s, “ They talked about this would be a 30year project and it would cost about $3,000 per household as unaffordable for people. And so I'm thinking, Wait a minute, $3,000, over 30 years, is really only $100 a year. That's less than what their rate increases are. We pay the highest rates per kilowatt hour after Hawaii. Even California is slightly less than we are.”

Leslie Lee Leslie Lee, a Malkin “influencer” having worn many a conservation hat, expresses her hope that “the utilities will stop g iv ing unsubstantiated estimates on the costs of burying electric wires and would provide a sensible plan for phased in undergrounding, starting with the main transition lines between sub-stations and power cables in more densely populated areas and then moving progressively into the wider town. “ The money the power company spends on their tree trimming programs and storm cleanup efforts Lee notes, would be better spent on a scheduled program of burying electric lines, that would prevent future storm damage to the lines.

Cheryl Dunson Tr e e a d v o c a t e C h e r y l Dunson, president of Greenwich Tree Conservancy especially protests that “tree trimming.”

“A t t h e s a m e t i m e t h a t w e have a worldwide call to plant more trees to mitigate climate change,” she states, “Eversource’s ‘adaptation strategy’ is to cut down and/or excessively prune trees leaving them weakened and unsightly. The loss of trees in turn contributes to worsening climate change impacts.

Connecticut needs to strategically underground power and telecommunications lines as an adaptation/resiliency strategy.”

Dunson cites the continuing reliance on a pole distribution system as “failing to acknowledge the worsening effects of climate change. The Governor’s Council on Cl i mate Cha nge recent ly issued a report which noted disturbing trends: higher and mor e f r e q uent temp erat u r e events, increasing drought risks, continued high winds and high precipitation from storms.”

Mitch Mailman The last words – and some tough ones - come from another M a l k i n i n f luencer f rom t he other side of the fence, Mitch Mailman, power line constructor, home-based on the GreenwichStamford border, with a portfolio of dealing with some 50 utilities across the country. “I worked for the town of Greenwich pro bono when Eversource was planning to do their big major job through Bruce Park. That was how I met Mr. Malkin.”

So, how, Mailman is asked, do we get Eversource to go forward

Visual clutter Route 1 - near Stanwich Road. Photo by Elizabeth Hopley with undergrounding Greenwich?

“Why do you want to do that?” he asks. “Because of climate change, storms, environment.” “So, your focus is reliability. You don't like the fact that if there's a major windstorm you can be without lights for six days. That's a very serious issue - lack of reliability.

And the way the system is built in Greenwich, it's inherently unreliable. So, what you really would want to have happen in a perfect world would be that the circuits be undergrounded because that would aesthetically improve the vision, but it would also give you greater reliability.

“What you really have to do is isolate areas that have repeated outages, where undergrounding will work. Any underg rounding project has to be done in conjunction with making Greenwich more reliable

e l e c t r i c a l l y. I f yo u d e c i d e d tomorrow, whatever it is, you have unlimited resources, it would take you conceivably a year to underground the first few miles by the time the designs done. The point is you have to improve the reliability now, even if you choose to go underground.

“O ne of t he pr oble m s i n Greenwich is that there are not a lot of circuits. And as a result, each circuit has more and more customers on it. So, let's say that circuit right now has 1000 customers. So, 1000 customers are now out of light, because that tree fell over. “ R i g h t n o w, t h e u t i l i t y business is strictly a printing pr e ss for money. I f you a r e a u t i l i t y, a n d yo u m a k e a n investment in transmission, you are guaranteed a return on that investment

So, it’s diff icult to get the utilities to do anything but major transmission projects.

But, what about this new trenchless drilling - isn’t that making undergrounding more cost effective and faster? “We d i r e c t ion a l d r i l l eve r y d ay.

Whoever told you it's faster and cheaper is dreaming. And large parts of Greenwich are solid rock.”

Mailman ended his commentary with praise for the undergrounding inf luencers.

“These guys have great ideas and I admire their passion. Their attitudes are laudable, to leave the world a better place than they found it. But in this case the key is reliability. These guys really want to push - that's what they have to push for.”

You can read the column that sparked this article on page 17.

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0 0.28 0.51 0.17 0.15 0.23 0.72 0.19 0.43 3.68 4.92 0 2.17 2.01 0.16 0.14 1.59 0.89 2.98 4.18

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3 2 2 3 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 3 3 5 4 5 6 5 5 14

2 2 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 6 4 5 6 6 5 13

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD EDITOR Mark Pruner | Mark@GreenwichStreets.com | mark@bhhsne.com

Pemberwick South of Post Road Cos Cob South of Post Road Riverside Riverside South of Post Road Riverside Cos Cob Cos Cob South Parkway Riverside South of Post Road South Parkway North Parkway South of Post Road South Parkway Cos Cob South of Post Road South of Post Road South Parkway Riverside South Parkway South Parkway

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Address

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Original List List Price Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

52 Lafayette Place 3E 37 Sheephill Road 7 33 Ettl Lane 16 Windy Knolls A 124 Lyon Farm Drive 124 40 Ettl Lane 18 14 Riverview Court 411 Lyon Farm Drive 411 141 Weaver Street 45 Riverside Lane 33R Orchard Street 11 Circle Drive 34 Buckfield Lane 66 Gregory Road 78 Long Meadow Road 24 Daffodil Lane 33 Wesskum Wood Road 119 Lockwood Road 90 Connecticut Ave UNIT N 15 Palmer Lane 184 Parsonage Road 12 Shore Road 107 Perkins Road 1 Meadow Road 8 Hedgerow Lane 111 Conyers Farm Drive 3 Meadowbank Road 73 Richmond Hill Road 41 Baldwin Farms 16 Benjamin Street 19 Desiree Drive 2 Oneida Drive B2 44 Stanwich Road 133 Parsonage Road 53 Round Hill Road 17 Wooddale Road 22 Stoney Wylde Lane 2 Lighthouse Lane

$495,000 $730,000 $675,000 $825,000 $880,000 $925,000 $925,000 $1,200,000 $1,449,000 $1,975,000 $2,199,000 $2,200,000 $1,985,000 $2,375,000 $2,400,000 $2,450,000 $2,395,000 $2,695,000 $2,975,000 $3,290,000 $3,350,000 $2,950,000 $3,375,000 $3,750,000 $4,450,000 $6,468,888 $4,225,000 $4,495,000 $4,495,000 $4,795,000 $4,295,000 $5,495,000 $5,250,000 $4,950,000 $7,395,000 $6,195,000 $6,795,000 $8,500,000

$495,000 $705,000 $675,000 $799,000 $880,000 $925,000 $925,000 $1,200,000 $1,449,000 $1,925,000 $2,199,000 $2,200,000 $1,985,000 $2,375,000 $2,400,000 $2,450,000 $2,395,000 $2,695,000 $2,975,000 $3,200,000 $3,350,000 $2,950,000 $3,375,000 $3,750,000 $4,295,000 $5,100,000 $4,225,000 $4,495,000 $4,495,000 $4,795,000 $4,295,000 $5,195,000 $5,250,000 $4,950,000 $6,300,000 $6,195,000 $6,300,000 $8,500,000

$495,000 $670,000 $685,000 $790,000 $880,000 $925,000 $965,000 $1,200,000 $1,500,000 $1,800,000 $2,199,000 $2,200,000 $2,226,000 $2,330,000 $2,400,000 $2,555,500 $2,650,000 $2,655,000 $2,975,000 $3,090,000 $3,134,000 $3,275,000 $3,333,000 $3,700,000 $4,105,000 $4,225,000 $4,225,000 $4,275,000 $4,625,000 $4,795,000 $4,819,000 $4,900,000 $5,050,000 $5,280,000 $5,925,000 $6,175,000 $6,290,000 $7,375,000

34 106 6 316 11 44 44 97 15 59 85 99 13 31 15 43 91 39 37 37 1,007 360 47 42 28 9 79 64 21 239 34 58 24

2 2 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 3 5 5 4 5 4 7 6 4 5 6 6 5 4 6 6 5 6 6 3

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Area

2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 6 3 5 3 6 5 5 4 3 7 8 4 5 8 6 6 4 4 8 8 6 7 3

0 0 0.2 0.17 0 0 0.68 0 1.2 0.18 0.42 0.28 2.9 0.31 0.31 2.05 0.48 0.31 0 0.33 1.25 0.3 2.33 0.34 2.2 18.43 0.35 4.01 2.46 0.37 2.01 4.25 1.52 3.87 2.9 2 0.6

1,250 1,720

2,590 1,704 2,588 2,300 2,236 2,930 3,400 3,200 5,100 3,064 5,559 4,217 6,335 3,658 4,148 3,848 4,833 5,018 4,004 6,615 4,630 7,658 13,749 4,464 6,228 9,042 7,253 6,424 6,033 5,745 8,244 8,526 8,631 10,138 2,596

FEATURED OPEN HOUSES Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092 Address

Area

Riverside 50 Lafayette Place #4A Greenwich 28 Putnam #28 Greenwich 37 Almira Drive Greenwich 152 Harpsichord Tpke Stamford 29 Sound Beach Avenue Old Greenwich 105 Lockwood Road Riverside 54 Doubling Road Greenwich 72 Lockwood Road Riverside 69 W Brother Drive Greenwich 69 W Brother Drive Greenwich 14 Dewart Road Greenwich 10 Spring House Road Greenwich Greenwich 5.25x10.5.qxp_Layout 1 3/26/21 138 Havemeyer Place Greenwich

46 Sunshine Avenue RENTAL

Price

$ 5,700 $ 589,900 $ 675,000 $ 799,000 $ 848,000 $1 ,095,000 $ 1,788,000 $ 1,995,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,195,000 $ 2,195,000 $ 2,700,000 $ 3,895,000 10:48 AM Page 1 $ 3,900,000

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Local Planning: Calendar of Events

GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, July 23 10 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m.

Virtual – Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m.

Outdoor Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. Register.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 3:45 p.m.

World Music with Anitra. Outside of Cos Cob Library. Register. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Saturday, July 24 10:30 a.m.

Virtual – Cooking Demo: Chicken Divan with Barbara. 203-531-0426.

3 p.m.

Virtual – Connecticut Wineries with “The Nutmeg Nose.” 203- 622-7948. rhansen@greenwichlibrary.org Monday, July 26 10 a.m.

Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 2 p.m.

Virtual – Get Creative with Sketchbook! 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org Tuesday, July 27 11 a.m.

Virtual – All About Me: Writing Autobiographical Poems with Valerie Bolling. Register. Children. children@greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

SCORE Webinar: How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation. 203622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary. org 4 p.m.

Virtual – Innovation Lab for Kids: custom 3D printed keychains.

203-622-7979. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

Virtual – Meditation & Breathing with Gail.

6 p.m.

Virtual – Creating 360 Virtual Tours.

Wednesday, July 28

10 a.m.

Summer Storytime in the Courtyard at Greenwich Library. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m.

Virtual – Afternoon Story/Craft (ages 2 1/2 and up). 203-622-6883.

Thursday, July 29 11:30 a.m.

Virtual – Qi Gong: mindful movement and breathing. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 1 p.m.

SCORE Webinar: Local SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org 5 p.m.

Virtual – Annual Esther and Ernest Banker Children’s Author Talk: Lizzy Rockwell, reading: The All Together Quilt and I Love Insects. children@ greenwichlibrary.org Friday, July 30 10 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m.

Outdoor Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. Register.

203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 3:45 p.m.

World Music with Anitra. Outside of Cos Cob Library. Register. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org Saturday, July 31 11 a.m.

Virtual – Mad Science: Light...Color...

Action! children@greenwichlibrary. org GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/events 888-305-9253 Monday, July 26 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Knee Replacement Education.

NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR: ntngreenwich.org Tuesdays, 9 - 11 a.m.

Food Drive (drive-thru) at St. Catherine of Siena’s parking area across the street from the rectory entrance, 4 Riverside Ave. (Nonperishable foods, personal care products, large sized diapers (5 & 6)

and pull-ups, and knit hats (hand knit or store bought).

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Food Drive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: greenwichcommunity.org Monday, July 26 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Communities and Community Centers, Inc. of Greenwich (CCI) Summer Movie Nights: “Madagascar.” Wilbur Peck Court. Free. 203-869-1276. gaby. rattner@ccigreenwich.org TOWN CONCERTS: greenwichct. gov/493/Special-Events-Concerts Wednesday, July 28 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Concert Series: Echoes of Sinatra – Sinatra Tribute Band. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

Weather postponement/cancellation information: 203-861-6100 (after 4pm).

Sunday, July 25 7 p.m.

Sunday Night Concert Series: Sound Beach Community Band. Binney Park. Weather postponement/ cancellation information: 203-8616100 (after 4pm).

FREE MUSIC FRIDAYS: Friday, July 23 12:30 p.m.

“Free Music Fridays” on Greenwich Avenue: Gridline. Across the street from the Senior Center.

GIRLS WITH IMPACT: girlswithimpact.org/calendar Tuesday, July 27 12 p.m.

Workshop: Step Up Your Professional Skills – How to Be a Leader in the Workplace. (Open to all young women 14-24). Via Zoom.

Free. Register.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: greenwichct.org/police Tuesday, July 27 6 - 8 p.m.

Greenwich Police Department: Women’s Self-Defense Class (ages 1621). Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $40.

(Tuesdays & Thursdays through Aug. 26). john.thorme@greenwichct.org AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich. audubon.org/events

Saturday, July 24 10 a.m.

Rabbit and the Moon: Puppet Workshop with Sova Theater.

Hawk Watch Lawn, 613 Riversville Rd. Tickets start at $15. All ages.

Registration required. 203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@audubon.org PERROT LIBRARY: perrotlibrary. org/events Thursday, July 29 4 p.m.

Jester Jim Juggling Show. Binney Park. Free.

YWCA GREENWICH: ywcagreenwich.org Monday, July 26 - Friday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Camp TAYITO – for Boys & Girls Kindergarten to Pre-Teen. Financial Aid available. 203-869-6501, ext. 251. a.smith@ywcagreenwich.org Wednesday, July 28 1 p.m.

YWCA Wellness Wednesdays: ‘Mom Agenda’ with Nina Restieri, author of Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis and President of momAgenda. Via Zoom.

Free & open to the community.

Register. ywcagrn.org/momagenda GREENWICH UNITED WAY: greenwichunitedway.org Monday, July 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Veronica Beard Shopping event benefiting ‘Brew Ha Ha’ Comedy Night fundraiser. 252 Greenwich Ave. RSVP to GreenwichRSVP@ VeronicaBeard.com BRUCE MUSEUM: brucemuseum.org Tuesday, July 27 11 a.m.

Docent Tours. 1 Museum Dr. Reservations required.

Thursday, July 29 7 p.m.

Bruce Experiences: Curator’s Talk: Chain Reaction: The Photography of Patrick Nagatani. Via Zoom. Free.

Reservations are required.

ST. CATHERINE’S PLAYERS: scp. ludus.com Friday, July 30 7:30 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Follies: A Celebration of 40 Years. St. Agnes Rectory, 247 Stanwich Rd. Tickets at: scp.ludus. com

GREENWICH YMCA: greenwichymca.org Tuesday, July 27 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Beginner Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group. YMCA members, $30; non-members, $35.

New players welcome. (Register by Monday, 6pm). 203-524-8032.

Wednesday, July 28 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - & 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Relaxed Bridge with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group. Members, $10; non-members, $12. New players welcome. (Register by Tuesday, 6pm). 203-524-8032.

Through Friday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Summer Camp: Discovery Camp (Entering Grades 1-6). (Rising kindergarteners are eligible to attend Discovery Camp).

• Summer Camp: Mini Camp (3-5 years).

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter.org Saturday, July 24 5:30 p.m.

Rockin the Garden Outdoor Concert: The Merlin Band. 130 Bible St. Monday, Aug. 2 - Thursday, Aug. 5 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Forest Days: Little Rangers preschool enrichment program.

Ages 3½-6. 130 Bible St. LisaC@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org GREENWICH COMMUNITY GARDENS: greenwichcommunitygardens.org Saturday, July 24 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bible Street Community Garden Scrub & Grub work day. 129 Bible St, Cos Cob. RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION: greenwichrma.org/speakers/ future-speakers-3 Wednesday, July 28 11 a.m.

Joseph Polisi, Former president of The Juilliard School: “Juilliard – Past, Present and Future.” First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free. Open to all.

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: greenwichhistory.org hlodge@greenwichhistory.org Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 Please turn to page 11

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Business

Talking with Small Businesses

By Anjali Kishore “I come here all the time, I love this place!” says Ryan Fazio, walk ing into CFCF Cof fee on Greenwich Avenue. But today, he’s not here for his daily dose of caffeine, or to meet with a friend.

A Northwestern alum with a deg ree in econom ics a nd a veteran of the private sector, Fazio’s focus is clear: a swif t economic recovery from COVID and a brighter economic future for what the “bedrock of Greenwich and the entire 36th district;” small businesses and their employees.

That is how, on a hot July af ternoon, Ryan Fazio , First S ele c t ma n F re d Ca m i l lo a nd Fazio's team ended up traversing the Avenue, seek ing out shop owners to have a frank discussion about what they need to keep their businesses thriving.

T h e c onve r s at ion ra n ge d from baseball cards and family matters to parking frustration and infrastructural concerns, displaying the kind of connection that Fazio, as a representative in a relatively large district, needs to foster with business owners in order to “change Hartford, save Connecticut, and restore hope for the future of the state.”

“Without [small businesses], Greenw ich and the district wouldn’t be such a great place to live,” says Fazio, “We’re doing what we can to support them, and the only way to know that is by talking and listening.”

T he entou rage , i nclud i ng Fazio’s executive team and First Selectman Fred Camillo, started at East Putnam Variety, a balloon and convenience store at the top of the Avenue. For them, quarantine had some u nex pec ted perk s:

Small business owners talk with First Selectman Fred Camillo, 36th state Senate candidate Ryan Fazio., and others on Greenwich Avenue last week. rather than having large events for occasions like graduation with many families involved, smaller gathering sizes resulted in more parties overall. For East Putnam Variety, more parties means more business, with balloon arches and arrangements flying off the shelf.

Still, maintaining a business on the busiest commercial street in Greenwich comes with its own unique set of challenges, which the shop owners were more than happy to discuss.

Camillo, who is listed as an honorary chairman of Fazio’s e xe c ut i ve te a m , a n d Fa z i o's agendas echo each other, fiscally cosnservative with an emphasis on the development of business.

Even the trip down Greenwich Avenue is what Fazio calls “Fred’s style of politics”. The admiration is undoubtedly there. Camillo served for ten years in the Connecticut House of Representatives and as minority leader. Fazio’s potential election in August might mean more than just another seat in state legislature, but rather a torch-

passing to the future of the local Republican party.

But first, he has to win. While Fazio narrowly won the Greenwich and New Canaan areas of the 36th district, Kasser’s final push came from absentee voting in Stamford. In 2021, however, the circumstances are different: in the last election, Fazio was running against an incumbent Alex Kasser and was relatively under the radar for most voters. However, thanks to the fervor that was built around the 2020 election cycle, Fazio is now the most recognizable name of the candidates running for special election.

L a s t N ove m b e r, “ we h a d thousands of new Democratic voters move to town, and we still got 49% of the vote against a wellfunded incumbent,” according to Fazio. Alma Rutgers, a veteran of local government who served in Greenwich for over 30 years, called Kasser’s resignation a “gift to Republicans” and she may be right.

S to p p i n g i nto G r e e nw i c h Avenue institution Pasta Vera, a

women-owned business that has been a fixture on the Ave for 35 years, Fazio discussed, among other things, cheesecake (“best i n Con ne c t ic ut, by fa r ”) a nd employment incentives.

“That’s my top priority,” he assured the owners when the conversation turned to economic patterns that have arisen over the past year, “Economic growth.

Bringing jobs back, putting people in offices, that’s my top priority”.

The Avenue coming back to life is especially important for Pasta Vera, where many employees stop by for a bite during their lunch break. In order to maintain their long-standing success, it’s critical that people begin coming back to in-person work.

On the biggest spending street in Greenwich, Pasta Vera has been thriving for over three decades.

The secret to their longevity?

They’re “not set in stone: we work with everyone.”

Fa z i o s a y s h e l ov e s t h a t attitude, and in order to have his voice heard in the majorityDemocrat State Senate, it’s one he’ll have to employ often. But those are concerns for the future.

As of right now, Fazio can be seen around the community, knocking on doors and popping into town institutions to gather feedback on local leadership.

The community, he says, keeps him hopeful, a sentiment echoed in his nomination acceptance speech: "I remain an optimist.

I k now that our communities here in Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan are the best there are around, with big hearts and people who look after one another.

We si mply ne e d a cha nge i n leadership in Hartford to thrive like never before."

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SYMBOL

52 HIGH

52 LOW

PRICE*

ABCP

$0.45

$0.20

$0.28

EFC

$19.60

$11.45

$18.17

Hudson Pro

HSON

$19.90

$9.06

$17.72

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

IBKR

$80.57

$46.43

$63.14

Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

OXLC

$7.88

$4.00

$7.49

Oxford Square Capital Corp.

OXSQ

$5.22

$2.29

$4.87

Starwood Property Trust Inc.

STWD

$27.00

$13.76

$26.06

StoneRiver Inc.

SPNS

$35.85

$24.60

$25.17

Townsquare Media Inc.

TSQ

$14.39

$4.35

$12.07

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.

UBA

$19.97

$8.22

$19.11

W.R. Berkley Corp.

WRB

$81.87

$58.44

$76.50

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO

$153.45

$72.21

$143.16

Ellington Financial LLC

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EDITORS & COPY EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Peter Barhydt, Daniel FitzPatrick, Stapley Russell, Anne W. Semmes

In Praise of Civic Civility In just under four weeks’ time, Connecticut will hold a special election to fill the 36th District state senatorial seat which includes all of Greenwich, a portion of north Stamford and about half of New Canaan. The seat was formerly held by Alex Kasser, who abruptly resigned earlier this summer.

Given the compressed schedule, special elections must be held within a 45-day window, there will be very little time for the traditional trappings of political campaigns – speeches, debates, rallies, etc. The result will be determined by whomever gets the best turnout, which is likely to be low, both because it is a single race election, and because the election falls on a lazy hazy day August.

It is important to remember that a government of the people - a democracy, has room for discourse and differing opinions. It must because otherwise it would not be a democracy.

The result of that election could have major consequences for the representation of our town’s interests in the legislature in Hartford, as well as on the direction our state government takes in dealing with the many challenges that face us.

There are three candidates running to fill the seat.

Ryan Fazio, a republican who narrowly lost to Kasser last year. Alexis Gevanter, a democrat who is a business attorney. And John Blankley, also a democrat who is running as a petition candidate.

The three candidates are all bright, qualified individuals with strong convictions and clearly articulated views. They each deserve thoughtful consideration and review of their positions by all voters in the 36th senatorial district.

We believe we have found a silver lining to the current state of local campaigns. One beneficial byproduct of the limitations on this campaign may be that we will not see a repeat of past electoral practices. Too often in the past, in seeking to distinguish one candidate from another, the rhetoric devolved into divisive personal attacks and unsanctioned acts of misinformation.

We hope that the shortened campaign window will mean a focus on positions and not on opponents.

We are incredibly fortunate to be a community of active, engaged citizens. One has only to look at the degree to which volunteerism defines and supports all our local institutions – political, social, charitable, religious, etc. Greenwich has long enjoyed a tradition of civic-mindedness and social civility that transcends politics – people being civil neither because of nor in spite of politics - just because it is the right way to treat your neighbors.

In essence, this is a tradition we are born to, of simple respect for others with whom we live in a community. Unfortunately, there are those that say we have lost that skill, been untrue to our tradition.

Certainly, pandemic concerns and political passions on the national stage have contributed to a certain touchiness and lack of patience that we see evident in social gatherings and in automobile interactions (especially on Greenwich Avenue).

Hopefully, these are merely temporary irritations that will decline as the summer continues and people are reminded of the natural beauty which surrounds us and the extraordinary town amenities we enjoy. And perhaps, just perhaps, that experience will pour over into our local political discourse, and we can have a special election devoid of rancor and division.

It is important to remember that a government of the people - a democracy, has room for discourse and differing opinions. It must because otherwise it would not be a democracy. However, it, and by extension our community, does not have patience for intolerance. If it did, we would not have the community we have today.

Yes, it is our hope for a civil campaign to fill the vacancy in the 36th Senate district. We hope everyone will take the time to learn about the candidates and choose who they think is best for our community. If you are not going to be in town in August, please fill out an absentee ballot, so your vote can be counted.

By Anjali Kishore

Historic District Commission

The town landmark you might recognize as the “Bank of America building” could be getting a facelift in the near future. At the Historic District Commission meeting on Wednesday chaired by Steven Bishop, Kevin Molnar presented a plan to turn the left side of the historic building at 240 Greenwich Avenue into a retail storefront.

This left side of the building was a 1950s addition to the original building, which was constructed in 1916 (citation: Greenwich Free Press). Its coloring and material matches with the original building, but currently, the addition has just a few small, older windows and lacks the openness of many Greenwich Avenue storefronts.

Historically, this section of the building was used was office space, and was recently used b y the Bank of America branch occupying the main building. However, Bank of America has reduced its footprint within the building, leaving the two additions to the building open to new occupancy.

Mr. Molnar noted that there is a potential retailer interested in the space, but that this interest is contingent upon improved access to the street. A renovation to the front of the addition to make

it more accessible and open to customers and pedestrians. The plan includes removing much of the front wall of the addition to create a single wide open window to replace the several separate windows currently occupying the wall.

Members of the commission had a handful of questions for Mr. Molnar. Some asked about where the signage for the new retail store would go, wondering whether it would go directly on the stonework or whether there would be an awning with the store name.

Mr. Molnar said that currently the preference is to put lettering directly on the stone above the new window.

Members discussed the general look of the renovation per the mockups. There was debate over whether the change was a nicer look, whether it was bland in comparison with the rest of the historic building, and whether it was missing something. The commission agreed that it was a definitive improvement over the previous face of the addition.

The commission voted u na n i mou sly i n favor of t he renovation, with one member calling it an “easy approval”. Keep an eye out for changes at the

intersection between Greenwich Avenue and Elm St. There was further discussion at the Historic District Commission meeting on Wednesday of major renovation at the historic Armory on Mason Street as members heard for the second time from a representative of the architects designing a new building at the site.

The A r mor y, wh ich dates back to 1909, is a critical historic site in Greenwich. The proposal to build a six-unit residence and parking would be a major change to the site. Robert McCall of JKRP Architects presented the plan using 3D imagery software, which was a revision to the original drawings presented several months ago.

Mr. McCall mentioned his focus on maintaining sensitivity to the look and history of the original armory while not trying to exactly match its style. The outside of the building makes use of terracotta stone, to provide fluidity with the look of the armory.

Parking was a significant issue of discussion. The site is required to have park ing for the of f ice building down the street, and plans include both underground and grade level parking. Parking requirements cause significant

restraint to the options for changes to the site.

Changes from the original plans presented included a change in the type and color of one of the stones adorning the face of the building and the addition of more trees on the site.

The major item for debate at this meeting was the extent to which the drill shed on the left side of the property can and should remain, and how would be the best way to pay homage to its historical importance. Some members argued that as the entire original armory remains, which is primarily what pedestrians see, the drill shed does not have to remain. Others said that was i mp o r t a nt t h at it r e m a i n . A member suggested that the roof be taken off of the drill shed but the skeleton remain. The commission came to eventually agree that there should be at least some remnant of the drill shed that is visible from the street.

The commission did not yet come to a clear conclusion on these plans, but both the Historic District Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission will play an important role in determining what happens next to the site of the Greenwich Armory.

LETTERS

An Open Letter to Lamont In the Open Letter to Gov Lamont penned by Greg Piccininno, President, Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise, he seeks to alert residents about CT DOT P r oj e c t 5 6 -316 w h ich w i l l impact Greenwich from Exits 2 t h roug h 6 a nd u rges t he Governor to direct CTDOT to provide noise remediation.

CT D O T ’s favor e d management strateg y of clear-cutting roadside trees and vegetation is hav ing a signif icant impact on communities statewide.

Connecticut transportation corridors, which include 964 miles of state roads and

629 miles of passenger and freight rails, produce 38% of CT’s greenhouse gases. Mass removal of vegetation along the thousands of acres of CT state rights of way is inconsistent with the work being undertaken

by Governor Lamont’s Council on Cl i mate Cha nge , wh ich recognizes the need to protect and enhance urban forests for climate adaptation, resilience and for the benef it of public health.

Noise impacts our health and our real estate values.

Realtor.com recently added a noise level feature defining traf f ic noise, airport noise, and local noise. High noise

ratings can reduce property values. There are methods of noise abatement combining ha rdscape a nd g reenscape solutions and we need a m u l t i l a ye r e d a p p r o a c h i n Connecticut to increase healthy roadside env iron ments for the benef it of all residents.

Greenwich is the Gateway to Connecticut and CTDOT has an opportunity to mitigate the damage that has been done and do no further harm.

T h e Fe d e r a l H i g hw ay Administration Revegetation manual notes: “As roads are modif ied or updated section by section, a tremendous opportunity presents itself to

remedy the oversights of the past, mitigating environmental impacts and improving conditions for healthy ecosystems.”

Why isn’t CTDOT following the FHWA guidance? It is time for CTDOT along with Town and local nongovernmental organizations to work together and develop a remediation plan along our transportation corridors.

Cheryl Dunson, President JoAnn Messina, Executive Director Greenwich Tree Conservancy www.greenwichtreeconservancy.org

Why would anyone consider this man to run for our State Senate in the special election on August 17th?

John Blankley. Why would a nyone c on sider t h i s m a n to run for our State Senate?

Well, besides the fact that he

has lived in Greenwich for 40 years, he has raised his children here and now helping raise his grandchildren. I can say

he is a wonderful father and grandfather; supportive and loving. He’s also an amazing friend and husband. But, beyond that, what qualifies this man to represent the 36th district? I met Mr. Blankley while we were on the GPS School Lunch Fund Committee together. He was deployed by the BET as liaison and I, deployed as an RTM Education Committee Rep, as well as the Health and Wellness R e p f o r P a r e n t Te a c h e r Association Committee (PTAC).

While working together, he was willing to listen, respect, understand, and appreciate the information. He was open minded about topics he was not aware of and understood the data to drive the right answers for solut ions to t he pu bl ic schools. His passion for the public schools and doing what is right was apparent then and it’s apparent still. He openly fights for what is right for our taxes,

our parks, our infrastructure, our children and the future of Greenwich.

This isn’t about politics.

This is about doing what is right for our community. Having some one repre sent i ng ou r public schools, our facilities, our neighborhoods and doing it with fiscal responsibility. I have been involved in town politics for a while now and, I have to say, he’s one of the few people I’ve met and know that will listen to the “other side”. The data. The numbers.

Take his resilience (after all, he is running unaffiliated and not pa r t of a ny pa r t y) a nd experience as a business owner and entrepreneur and help our town thrive.

Please vote for John Bla n k ley, t he i ndep endent candidate for State Senate on August 17th.

Abbe Large

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COLUMNS

Perhaps You'd Like to Join Me

By Patricia Murphy I was one of the many visitors to Greenwich Avenue this weekend, there to take advantage of the relative bargains, and even more to embrace the full-throated return of “life as we knew it.”

There was a lot to celebrate.

Stopping by Splurge, I got a few lovely, well priced wedding gifts for nieces not yet even engaged.

My nearly futile attempt to try to f ind a parking spot within walking distance of the Avenue and navigate the hordes that a lways seem to accumu late outside of Vineyard Vines were both welcome reminiscences of times gone by.

I must admit it even felt good to get slightly aggravated shuffling behind especially slow meanderers in front of me.

I took away a slightly less r o s y i mp r e s s i on , h oweve r, one that percolated under the surface as I walked down to Railroad Avenue and back up to Putnam, that gnawed at me, jostling against my satisf ied contentment, my wish to move on.

If I valued the vibrant energy of our town, if I was drawn to busy people filled with life and purpose, if I was captivated by a wide array of beautiful things that inspired, nourished or brought me joy, then I needed to make choices that reflected that.

And it was this: the pandemic has deeply humbled this street.

I don’t k now why I w a s surprised, exactly. It’s not like I haven’t walked past the closed shops or vacant windows over the last year. But facades are sterile, blending in one to the next, and it was easy to dismiss empty storefronts like they were set pieces from a museum. Much harder to avoid was what was out there on the sidewalk for all to see and what was not, or whether there was a vital energy in the air or was not.

Because at its heart, that’s what small town businesses bring to a community, I think— a n ener g y. W it h t hei r ow n

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special...” But when pressed to pick a favorite Gevanter said, “...it would have to be Tod's Point, which is just incredible. I visited there on Sunday with my two boys… It doesn’t get better than that.”

“I agree with Alexis. It's almost too much to enumerate” Fazio began. “I grew up here, so I really love this place.

It's the only place I've ever considered home.” But Fazio’s absolute favorite thing “...has to be the heart of the people and the sense of community here.” Using 2020 as an example, Fazio explained “so many people stepped up to look out for [others].”

A f ter t h is Kel ly prompte d t he candidates to ask each other some “nice friendly question[s]”. Alexis asked the

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Outstanding issues in regards to this project center around the size of the facility for the proposed location, as well as the impacts of traffic and parking.

Those interested are asked to register for the Zoom link by calling 888-305-9253 or online at www.greenwichhospital.org/ events River House Fundraiser R iver House Adult Center is throwing a fundraising party to benefit their “Fund-A-Client” Scholarship fund.

The Party will be on Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and will feature an evening full of summer fun and games, with a silent auction and wine pull. Musical entertainment will be provided by Cover Story, and food will be provided by Marcia Selden.

Tickets start at $100, and r e s i d e n t s c a n v i s i t w w w. theriverhouse.org to purchase a ticket or donate.

G r e enw ich Poi nt H istor ic Place Greenwich Point Conservancy has announced that the National Park Service has listed Greenwich Point Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Holly Hill Bookshed Reopens The Holly H ill book shed, dedicated to beloved volunteer Doug Francefort, has officially reopened to the public af ter being closed for over a year due to the pandemic. The bookshed features a new roof, fresh paint, new signage, paving in the front, and new books of every genre.

Books being dropped off should go in the blue Discover Books bin when the shed is closed. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Greenwich Wine and Food Greenwich Wine and Food will be celebrating its ten year anniversary with a week long event f rom Septem ber 2 8 to October 3.

Greenw ich Food a nd Wine also announced a multipartnership with the Jacques Pepin Fou ndation, a nd

unique drive, creativity and tirelessness they try every day to f ill a niche here or a niche there, providing a service or product that attracts others – us – to seek them out. In doing so they forge relationships, hear and respond to what people care about, understand and mirror w h a t we v a l u e , u l t i m a t e l y helping to make a community a living breathing thing.

A bunch of good local businesses – made up of brave, intrepid people -- didn’t make it through the last year and a half. There are probably many reasons for this, but regardless, it ’s a fac t wor t h mou r n i ng.

And that’s not only because we should always find it at least a

first question, a fun ice breaker: “What’s your favorite sport?”

“Easy question.” Ryan responded.

“Baseball. I played baseball growing up in Greenwich and I played on the high school team.”

Ryan followed up by asking Alexis two questions. “One... what's your favorite hobby? And [two] … what's your favorite restaurant in the 36th District?”

“Favorite hobby. I love to run. So that's fun,” Alexis said. “I don't have much time to do it, but when I get a chance, I absolutely want to go running, and so that's pretty great.”

Some friendly banter was shared between the candidates, Alex continued, “So canvassing is fun because at least I'm-” Ryan laughed, “Now, you're really running.”

As for a favorite restaurant, Alexis says “that's a really tough one.” Ryan conceded that to make Alexis choose a

Wholesome Wave.

Festivities at the event will include recreations from the last ten years of festivals, including wine tasting and wine history discussions, a chef gala, savor and stroll, burger battle, celebrity book sig nings, mi xolog ist presentations, panel discussions, musical performances, and more.

Updates are coming soon.

Ferry Service Update The Great Captains Island Ferry remains at the dry dock in Bridgeport and is currently awaiting repairs. Great Captains Island is open for swimming, but is only currently accessible by personal boat, and there will be no lifeguards there.

Construction on Byram River Repair work has begun on the marina bulkhead on the Port Chester portion of the Byram R i v e r. T h e r e m a y b e n o i s y conditions created by the heavy machinery and equipment in use, as well as ground vibrations. The project is estimated to take about 2 and a half years to complete.

Reopening of Red Cross HQ The grand reopening of the Metro NY Greenwich Red Cross Headquarters has been set for September 23. The new building will feature a modern and versatile facility, with newly renovated blood donation spaces.

PAWS Approved for Facility PAWS o f G r e e nw i c h h a s been approved for a new dog grooming, day care, and training and boarding facility at 1340 East Putnam Avenue. Business hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, and drop off will be between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with pickup from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Overnight stays will be limited, and there will be an employee on site at all times during overnight stays.

Pipe Organ Installation Christ Church Greenwich has announced that the installation of their new 4,639 pipe, twochamber organ has begun.

The church looks forward to celebrating the inauguration of the new organ with a gala opening recital in October 2022.

The organ is being built in Durham, England, by Harrison & Harrison, one of the largest firms of organ builders in the world,

little sad when a dream dims.

It’s also because our town is worse for losing every single one of them. A s a practica l matter, more choices bring more people and more people bring more vitality. But on a more basic level, the different voices, wares, offerings, perspectives— energies—just plain make things more interesting.

I don’t know about anyone else. Speaking for myself, I have been guilty of focusing primarily on my life and all of its many c u r r ent st r e sse s, a nd have felt enormous relief to be free enough to generally move on from the stranglehold of covid-19 in every possible way (I say, amidst the increasing cacophony

favorite restaurant would be unfair.

Rya n aske d t he nex t q uest ion which was a deeper dive, “If you could serve on any town body in the town government, which would it be?” Alexis replied, “I suppose the RTM. I'm really interested in being in a legislature.”

Alexis asked the final Q&A question, “Where's your favorite place you've traveled to?” Ryan responded, “...it's a very cliche answer to say Paris, but ... it is actually one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.” Ryan continued, “...I did study abroad in Prague. The beauty of that city and the architecture [make it] one of the underrated, great cities in the world. So I guess I'll say those two.”

Ryan threw the question back to Alexis. “I love London. My husband's from London. So I'm a huge fan of London. I also really love Budapest.

Also just a fascinating city, beautiful architecture, such a conf luence of

having built some of the most famous cathedral organs.

Interim Coordinator Appointed Superintendent of Greenwich Schools, Dr. Ton i Jones, has appointed Dr. Benjamin Markus a s t h e I nt e r i m C o o r d i n ato r for English Language Arts for elementary and middle school, effective July 26.

Markus will be developing, evaluating, and designing the ELA program, and will provide leadership in regards to instructional materials Free Summer Movie Nights G r e e nw ich Com mu n it ie s a nd Com mu n it y Centers I nc of Greenwich have announced “Summer Movie Nights”, a free series of family-friendly movie screenings in town.

The schedule is as follows: on Monday, July 26, there will be a screening of Madagascar at Wilbur Peck Court, on Monday, August 2, there will be a screening of Despicable Me at Armstrong Court, and on Monday, August 9, there will be a screening of Boss Baby at Adams Garden.

The events w ill a ll beg in at 7:30. Attendees are asked to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs, and to enjoy the free food including hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and drinks.

BET Urges Fire Dept Changes The town’s Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) has urged the fire department to develop strategies in order to implement prior recommendations to i mpr ove r e sp on s e t i me a nd optimize performance after the fire department's presentation of an internal review.

The BET has asked Fire Chief Joseph McHugh and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Koczak to return to the BET when the action plan has been completed, specifically in regards to the department's response times, and response times in backcountry, increasing community outreach, training programs, and more.

Innovation Lab The new innovation l a b a t G r e e nw i c h L i b r a r i e s “makerspace” focuses on encouraging visitors to explore science, technology, engineering,

of doom variant predictions I am blocking out).

This past weekend, though, wandering Greenwich Avenue, n o t i c i n g t h e e mp t y s p a c e s where in past years sidewalk tents used to be, I realized that I needed to rethink just moving on. If I valued the vibrant energy of our town, if I was drawn to busy people filled with life and purpose, if I was captivated by a wide array of beautiful things that inspired, nou r ished or brought me joy, then I needed to make choices that reflected that.

But how?

I don’t have big solutions (a l t h o u g h a n a d c a m p a i g n would be nice). I do have a small something, though, an individual

different cultures.”

Once Kelly concluded the Q& A section, they proceeded to talk about what positive change or inf luence each candidate hopes to have over one project in the 36th district should they be elected.

Alexis answered first, “What I’d like to do is really focus on three things, public safety and public health being the first, prosperity being the second, and progress being the third.” Alexis continued, “I want to keep our children safe from gun violence and our families safe from the pandemic. And so to continue to make sure that they are safe in their schools and their playgrounds and in their homes, that's obviously something I'm very passionate about and I would continue to work on in the legislature.”

Ryan responded second. “I want to create hope and optimism for the future of Connecticut. I want this to

arts, and math.

The makerspace features 3D printers, laser cutters, graphic design programs, and more as part of the $18 million renovation project completed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The makerspace can be used for free by any Greenwich Library cardholder.

Greenwich Crew Wins The Greenw ich Men's open U19 8+ boat has won the USRowing Summer Nationals for the first time in program history, setting the junior national record with a 2k time of 5:44:207.

The team as a whole was also awarded the Charles P. Pogan Cup for the highest combined team score of 340 points.

DEATHS: FULL OBITUARIES MAY ON PAGE 10.

Nancy Marion (Kidney) Ambrogio, 84 years old of Greenw ich passed away p e a c e f u l ly on Ju ly 18 , 2 02 1 .

Calling hours will be at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, 267 Greenwich Ave, on Wednesday, July 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. A mass will be held 10 a.m. on July 22 at St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave. Allison Marie Olmstead, 59, passed away peacefully on July 15 at her home in Greenwich after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave, on Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m.

Following the service there will be a celebration of life at the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club.

William (Will) Galvin IV, formerly of Greenwich, dies at 51. He died peacefully in Lowell G enera l Hospita l, outside of Boston, MA on July 13 following a short illness. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Nancy Freedman Peters of Riverside, CT passed away p e a c e f u l l y o n Ju l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 1 surrounded by close family. She was 68 years old. The cause was breast cancer. A memorial service will be held at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Sunday, July 18 at 2 pm.

Serena T. Bechtel passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 13.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to Stanwich Con g r e g at i on a l C hu r ch a nd designated in her memory.

John Dest, Jr., a lifelong resident of Chickahominy, passed

effort that falls into that worthy category of ‘doing what we can’.

I’m going to change how I buy things, much to the dismay of Amazon, who may just call me in a veritable panic. Starting now, I'm making a conscious decision to sh i f t f rom my pa ndem ic purchasing behavior, which was predominantly on-line, often in bulk – to focus more on inperson and local buying. That means food, supplies, medicine, pantry items, gifts. I’m going to shoot for a doable but ambitious 80% of the time and will include anything I don’t immediately need. I know it won’t be easy, the options will not be as vast and it may not be as convenient (my husband thinks I’ll need a Xanax), but there's no question it’s worth doing.

In fact, I think it’s imperative.

If I want local businesses to thrive, I can’t leave it up to other people to shop in them. Food for thought, neighbors. Perhaps you’d like to join me.

Patricia Murphy lives in Greenwich with husband, daughter and dog. She works in communications and tries to make the world a better place.

be the destination in the country that everyone wants to move towards.”

Ryan continued, “We have the fourth lowest rate of economic growth over the last 13 years in the state. ...The good news is the future can be brighter than ever before, if only we bring a positive change to our state.”

Kelly said farewell to both candidates and gave them some parting advice, “Happy campaigning. Don't work too hard. Sun's shining. ...Make people happy when you're talking to them, please.”

After both candidates signed off, Kelly left viewers with this: “We have to build a relationship, ...we need to have a conversation like we just did. Let Alexis meet Ryan. Let them talk a little bit.

They can build on what they have in common, and then identify with respect towards each other and towards the community what they differ on.”

away peacefully July 12. He was 91. To honor his life, family and friends will gather Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Entombment to follow at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich.

James Martin, a resident of the Greenwich-Stamford area since 1962, Jim passed away at the age of 85 at Yale New Haven Hospital on July 12.

Pasquale Joseph Pugliese, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep after leading a long and good life on his own terms.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 20 from 3 to 7 pm at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave. There will be a service in celebration of his life

on Wednesday July 21 at 11am at the Funeral Home.

Susan Condon, 75, of Greenwich, CT and New York City (and, if she had her way, Paris) passed away peacefully on July 7 of a glioblastoma.

William Malin "Billy" P r e nt i c e , 4 1 , o f G r e e nw i c h passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 7. At the family's request, services will be held privately. A Celebration of Billy's life will be held at a later date.

John James Zampieri, 80, of South Ryegate, VT passed away peacef ully surrounded by h i s w i fe , daug hter s , a nd grandson at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA on June 7, 2021 of heart failure. A memorial service was held at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church on July 10.

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OBITUARIES William Galvin, IV

Wi l l ia m ( Wi l l) Ga lv i n I V, formerly of Greenwich, dies at 51.

William W. Galvin IV, (“Will”), 51, died peacefully in Lowell General Hospital, outside of Boston, MA on July 13 following a short illness. Prior to his death, he was a resident of Tewksbury, MA. He was born in New York City on March 19, 1970 to Mary Coakley Galvin and William W. Galvin III. He grew up in Greenwich, CT and graduated in 1988 from Brunswick School where he was captain of the football team, played basketball (at 6’6”), and performed in numerous school musicals. He attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA and spent the rest of his life in the Boston area, working first as a teacher and most recently for the Novanta Corporation.

One of Will’s greatest gifts was his mellifluous baritone voice. His singing career began in the Men and Boys Choir at Christ Church Greenwich. He was a member of the choir for over 10 years, and was later joined by his younger brothers, Ryan and Timothy. Will toured with the choir around the world and was often a featured soloist.

He continued to sing in college as a member of Wheaton’s a cappella group, The Gentlemen Callers.

Will was often asked by friends and family to sing at weddings.

Will’s voice, combined with those of his brothers singing Grace at Thanksgiving and Christmas family gatherings became a cherished Galvin tradition.

Will was a lifelong Jets fan.

He leaves behind his wife, Katherine Rinehart Galvin, of Tewksbury, MA, whom he married in 2007. He also leaves his father, William W. Galvin III (Ellen) of Greenwich and his siblings: Ryan Galvin (Melanie) of Essex Fells, NJ and Timothy Galvin (Kelly) of Darien, and his sister Joanna Galvin Sisser (Adrian) of New Canaan. He was a beloved uncle to his ten nieces and nephews: James, Grace, Grant, Lilly, Chase and Katherine Ann Galvin and Matthew, Evan, Colin and Andrew Sisser. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Coakley Galvin.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Nancy Ambrogio

N a n c y M a r i o n ( K i d n e y) Ambrogio, 84 years old of Greenwich passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021. Nancy was born on July 13, 1937 to her parents Joseph and Nancy (Pazda) Kidney. She was married to Joseph John Ambrogio on August 11, 1956 and they were married 64 years. Nancy graduated Greenwich High School Class of 1956. Nancy was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She retired from the Town of Greenwich where she worked as a Parking Control Officer for 19 years.

Nancy was devoted to her family. She took great pride in her grandchildren and supported them in all their activities. Nancy never missed an episode of Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune and loved taking family trips to Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. In her 'spare' time, Nancy enjoyed cooking Italian dishes for her family (particularly Sunday Gravy and Pasta Fagioli). To this day, we've never been able to replicate her recipes. Nancy also enjoyed baking specialty cakes and crocheting blankets for others.

Nancy was predeceased by her son, Joseph Jr. who passed away May 1, 2002 and her sonin-law, Stephen Bernstein who passed away March 18, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph; three daughters, Patti Freda (Ben), Lisa Bernstein, and Michele Warzoha. Nancy has eight beloved grandchildren: Ronnie (Hannah) and Jessica Warzoha, Jennifer and Christopher Freda, Sarah Bernstein, Kristen Figueroa, Joseph Ambrogio, and Victoria Ambrogio.

Her grandchildren lovingly called her 'Nanny.' Nancy is also survived by her twin siblings John Kidney and Joan Marzullo, as well as many nieces and nephews who she loved so much.

Calling hours were at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich on Wednesday, July 21.

A mass was held on July 22 at St. Mary's Church, Greenwich.

In lieu of f lowers, the family requests donations in Memory of Nancy to: Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS): interland3. donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink. aspx?name=E6376&id=7

Allison Olmstead

Allison Marie Olmstead, 59, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, at her home in Greenwich after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Allison was born in Port Chester, NY on February 22, 1962, to Albert "Buddy" Carroll and Audrey Carroll.

Allison attended Julian Curtis Elementary school, Western Middle School, and Greenwich High School, living her whole life in Greenwich.

A llison worked for var ious departments within the Town of Greenwich for over 25 years. Most recently as an Administrative Assistant in the department of Zoning Enforcement. Allison was a member of St. Mary's Church on Greenwich Avenue.

A llison is survived by her husband Wayne, and her son Taylor.

Allison was predeceased by her father Albert "Buddy" Carroll, her mother Audrey Carroll her aunt Delores Hanlon and brother Christopher Carroll.

Allison was very outgoing and full of life, she had a smile that would always light up the room. She loved making people laugh, being first to try to make someone smile. Allison was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend, as she loved being around family and friends constantly.

Allison loved the beach and being outdoors. She enjoyed listening to music and loved to dance. Allison was also very passionate about animals, as she always had one of her two golden retrievers by her side.

Allison will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, on Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Following the service there will be a celebration of life at the

Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club.

In lieu of f lowers, memorial donations ca n be sent to t he B e n d h e i m C a n c e r C e nt e r i n Greenwich, CT.

Nancy Peters

Preservation, Serena continued her involvement with the Stanwich Congregational Church, the Colonial Dames, and Hortulus.

She is survived by her three beloved children and their father Dav id Bechtel, her sister and brother-in-law Rachel and Jonathan Davis, Jr., and her parents, Lisa and David Totman.

In lieu of f lowers, the family asks that gifts be made to Stanwich Congregational Church, Greenwich, CT and designated in her memory.

John Dest, Jr. Nanc y Freedman Peters of R iverside, CT passed away peacef u l ly on Ju ly 1 3, 2021 surrounded by close family. She was 68 years old. The cause was breast cancer.

She was born in New York City on August 25, 1952 to the late Jerome and Florence Freedman.

She attended Rye Country Day and Vassar, before completing her BA in American History at Wesleyan in 1974. At Vassar, she met Steven Peters, whom she would later wed. Nancy received a M A in Communications and Journalism at Stanford and an MBA from Columbia. She worked for both NBC and Citibank in New York City.

In 1982, she married Steven M. Peters after the two reconnected while working in New York. They lived in Harrison, NY where they had their first son, L. David, before moving to Riverside, CT, where she and her husband resided until her death. In Riverside, they also had their 2nd son Alex, and daughter Diana. Nancy was a loving mother dedicated to the support of her children and the community, serving in roles which included President of the PTA at the Mead School, which each of her children attended. Until her death, Nancy was Chairperson and past-President of Jewish Family Services of Greenwich. A lover of the arts, she attended theater, opera, dance, and music performances locally and in New York as well as at her summer home in Chautauqua, NY, and was a founding board member of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet in Dallas, TX. She is survived by her loving husband Steven Peters, and by their children and spouses: L. David Peters and Karin Reiss, Dr. Alexander Peters and Melissa Hochman, and Diana Peters Crowder and Jonathan Crowder; by grandson Jerome Samuel Peters; by sister Dr. Susan Freedman and brother-inlaw Dr. Mark Zeidel; by sister-in-law Anita Peters; and by five nieces and nephews and their families.

A memorial service was held at Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Sunday, July 18.

In lieu of f lowers, the family requests donations to be made in Nancy's honor to either Jewish Family Services of Greenwich ( jfsgreenwich.org), and/or The Nancy & Steven Peters Fund for the Arts, Education and Social Responsibility a family DAF which supports nonprofit organizations valued by Nancy (the contribution form may be downloaded here: tinyurl.com/NancyMemorialFund)

Serena Bechtel Serena T. Bechtel passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She attended The Foote School, Miss Porter's School, Yale University, and Parsons School of Design from which she received an MA in the History of Decorative Arts. She worked in the museum, auction, and appraisal fields, as well as at Backroads and recently at Above and Beyond Move Management, a company she founded with a friend.

A past member of the Historic District Commission for the Town of Greenwich and the Board of the Connecticut Trust for Historic

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Because they lived.

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February 10, 1930 - July 12, 2021 John Dest Jr., a lifelong resident of Chickahominy, passed away peacefully July 12. He was 91. Born in Greenwich to John and Mary Dest, John proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After the war John spent his career working for the US Postal Service in Greenwich.

He will be sorely missed by his family.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda and his son Michael. He is survived by his loving children John Dest and daughter Patricia Gambino (Michael), his cherished grandchildren, Erica Dest, Stephen Dest, Christopher Dest, Jessica Gambino and greatgrandchild Kaden.

To honor his life, family and friends gathered Thursday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Entombment to follow at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yale New Haven Hospital, Heart and Vascular Patient Care, givetoynhh. org/.

served in the Army during the Korean War and subsequently worked at the family building materials business, East Coast Wholesalers in Greenwich and Mamaroneck for most of his career.

He is survived by his son, Paul J. Pugliese (Laura) of Old Greenwich, CT and his daughters, Pamela Rosenfeld (Walter Charchalis) of Larchmont, NY and Patricia (Don) Gedarovich of Medfield Mass. as well as his grandchildren, Juliana (Erik Pierce) and Alexander Pugliese; Sandra Lindh; Brooke ( Jason Cosentino) and Michael Rosenfeld; Philip (Amber), David and Eric Gedarovich.

In addition to his parents, Pat was predeceased by his second wife Mary Severino Butler of Falmouth MA, his brother Frank Pugliese and long time companion Katherine Vega. He is survived by his sisters Joanne (Jack) Baer of Mamaroneck, NY and Gail (Tom) Renken of Windermere, Fla. He is also survived by two previous wives, Marie Orsini of Harrison, NY and Patricia Vidala LiVolsi Pugliese, of Hallandale, Fla. as well as his stepchildren Joseph, Anthony, and Lori LiVolsi, and their children and grandchildren in addition to a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was July 20 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich.

There was a service in celebration of his life on Wednesday July 21 at the funeral home. In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made in Pasquale's honor to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Susan Condon

James Martin Actually, Jim didn't want this, but his wife, Ann, and the rest of the family thought otherwise. So here we are.

A resident of the GreenwichStamford area since 1962, Jim passed away at the age of 85 at Yale New Haven Hospital on July 12. His life was one of being true to himself, and to all those who knew or worked with him.

Jim received his BS from Yale and his MBA from Columbia. His professional life started at Chase Bank where he was an investment portfolio strategist. He left Chase in 1974 and spent the rest of his career at TIAA-CREF, from which he retired as Executive Vice-President and Chair of the CREF Finance Committee in 1995. In that capacity, he ma nage d one of t he most significant equity funds in the United States at the time.

A 1 9 8 8 N e w Yo r k T i m e s Magazine article described Jim as having a "cherubic face and g ua rdsma n's mustache," a nd resembling "a British Army major out of central casting." He was well known for doodling during the endless business meetings; staff members enjoyed rescuing his gems from the trash for posterity.

After retiring, Jim enjoyed adventurous travels across the globe, always with Ann at his side.

He also faithfully did the New York Times crossword puzzles (in ink) every day to the end. Jim was a voracious reader. He had a particular fascination for Winston Churchill, about whom he read every book ever published, usually more than once. P.G. Wodehouse was his goto for relaxation. He also dabbled in art and sculpture, and was endlessly fascinated by the techniques in any medium.

Although Jim was a man of many accomplishments, the most important thing in his life was his family. He and Ann married in 1961 and had the joy of celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on February 11, 2021. Together they had two sons, Jim and Larry, who brought even greater joy into their lives in the form of their four grandchildren, Sarah, John, Ellie and Shayna.

Jim was a kind and giving man.

He was known to the children of close friends, to whom he was like a cherished uncle, as "Jim Sir." The title he was most proud of, however, was "Jimpa," the name by which his grandchildren called him.

Jim's family wishes to extend their appreciation to Dr. Daniel Petr ylak and his staf f for the professional and compassionate care Jim received.

In memory of this gentle man, donations can be made to the charity that Jim and Ann have supported since its inception in 1978, Kids in Crisis (kidsincrisis.org), or to the Greenwich Hospital.

Pasquale Pugliese Pasquale Joseph Pugliese, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep after leading a long and good life on his own terms.

Pat was born Sept. 24, 1929 in Harrison, NY to the late Joseph Pugliese and Angelina Turso. He

most cherished memories were spent at Malin's Point in Canada where he gathered each summer with his paternal grandparents. Billy also enjoyed riding a bicycle for two with his father, and cooking and gardening with his mother.

Billy is survived and will be deeply missed by his parents, Stephen and Lea Prentice of South Dennis, MA; his uncle, Jack Prentice of Hudson, OH; his aunt Laurie Roloff and her husband William of Greenwich, CT; and his cousins, Al Roloff, Chris Roloff and his wife Galia, and Debbie Allen and her husband Paul, as well as their children.

Billy was predeceased by his uncle David Prentice, formerly of Sheenboro, Quebec.

The Prentice family wishes to thank the following doctors and healthcare providers for the love and care they showed Billy throughout his life; Dr. Edmund Hecklau, Dr. Terry Davies, Dr. James Brunetti, Dr. Anna Hallemeier, Dr. Bradford Dickerson, Dr. Margaret Bauman, Dr. Howard Bostwick, Dr. William Spivac, Dr. Timothy Buie, and Dr. Alphonso Brown; as well as the MA Department of Developmental Services including the Director and Assistant Director, Rick Cavicchi and Tracy Maher, and Billy's Service Manager, Kevin Tony.

At the family's request, services will be held privately. A Celebration of Billy's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of f lowers, please consider ma k i ng a memor ia l contribution to one of the following: the May Institute for Adult Services towards a Memorial Garden in Memory of William Malin Prentice; The Lurie Center of Lexington, MA (attn: Julie O'Brien) toward their Family Support program; Town of Dennis Police or Fire Rescue; or the Seven Hills Group Home of Marstons Mills.

John Zampieri

Susan Condon, 75, of Greenwich, CT and New York City (and, if she had her way, Paris) passed away peacefully on July 7 of a glioblastoma.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 19, 1946 and raised in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of Doris and Joseph Condon. Susan graduated from Barnard in 1968. She studied Russian history and literature and spent a summer at the University of Leningrad. She then earned a Master's of International Affairs from Columbia University where she held a National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship. Years later she graduated from Boston College Law School and worked as a tax lawyer at Exxon (in New York and Hong Kong) and later for Mobil. She deeply loved her husband of 35 years, Dennis McDade. They spent nine glorious years in London, exploring the city and traveling all across Europe.

Above all else, they valued friends, family, and cocktail hour.

Susan is survived by her sisters Jane Condon and Nancy Allatt and their husbands Ken Bartels and Peter Allatt. Aunt Susie was a second mother to her two nephews Todd Condon Bartels and McDonald Condon Bartels (and adored his fiancée Miriam Roure Parera). She cherished niece Lauren Walsh, great-niece Spencer Walsh, and blonde lab Roger. Susan also had a great fondness for Dennis' daughters Diane McDade (and partner Barry Mitzman) and Grace Babikian (and children Darcey and Colin).

In lieu of flowers, please raise a glass of chardonnay to one of the most positive, kind, devoted, loving and big-hearted people who ever lived.

William Prentice

William Malin "Billy" Prentice, 41, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 7, 2021.

Born in Greenwich, CT, on August 23, 1979, he was the son of Stephen and Lea (Greller) Prentice.

Billy attended various Special Education schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. He was recently accepted into the Seven Hills Group Home of Marston's Mills where he would've attended in the fall.

Throughout the years, Billy enjoyed ice skating, rollerblading, and swimming. He was a participant of the Special Olympics in both Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Billy was musically talented and liked arts and crafts. Some of his

John James Zampieri, 80, of South Ryegate, VT passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughters, and grandson at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA on June 7, 2021 of heart failure.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce, and their daughters, Roxanna and Rebecca, and his grandson, John James Zampieri II. He was extremely honored to have his grandson named after him. John enjoyed visiting his daughters in Greenwich, especially taking the Island Beach ferry and meeting with their neighbors who had become his friends.

John’s political career began in 1964 when elected to the VT House of Representatives to represent the town of Ryegate. He was the youngest member of the General Assembly at the time of his election in 1967 and was considered to be the most eligible bachelor in Vermont.

As a legislator, he served as Chair of the House Institutions and Transportation Committees. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

In 1985, VT Governor Madeleine Ku n i n appoi nted Joh n as the Commissioner of State Buildings and General Services. He was reappointed by Governors Richard Snelling and Howard Dean before retiring in 1997 for health reasons.

Vermont honored John by naming the state office building in Burlington the John J. Zampieri State Office Building. As Commissioner of BGS, he was particularly proud of his work related to the restoration of the State House.

John was a Trustee Emeritus of the University of Vermont, member of the Board of Directors of a local bank, and served in the Vermont National Guard.

John was very active in the local community and was a member of the Pulaski Masonic Lodge, Mount Sinai Shrine, Lions Club, local school board, and Saddlebag Lake Resort Men’s Club.

He was proud to have dual citizenship with Italy and enjoyed spending winters in Lake Wales, FL. A memorial service was held at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church on July 10. His daughters, friends and colleagues, including former Governors Kunin and Dean, participated in the service. John asked that anyone who might wish to donate in his honor do so to his grandson’s future education fund in care of his mother, Roxanna Zampieri, at 5 Putnam Hill #11, Greenwich, CT 06830 or via this site: gofund.me/9f018654

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued made directly by the participant to abilis, Neighbor to Neighbor, or the First Congregational Church.

NEWCOMERS CLUB: greenwichnewcomers.org Wednesday, July 28 7 p.m.

Wine About a Book Club: “Morningside Heights.”

Private home. Register.

OLD GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com Wednesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m.

Opening Day. 38 West End Ave, Old Greenwich. Held rain or shine. (No dogs allowed). info@oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com GREENWICH FARMER’S MARKET: greenwichfarmersmarketct.com Saturdays, through Nov. 19 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Arch Street & Horseneck Lane Commuter Parking Lot. (Parking is free during market hours). (No dogs allowed).

203-380-0580. gfm-ct@ optimum.net ARCH STREET archstreet.org Virtual Yoga Takeover. 7th12th Grade. Every Tue. & Thu., 4-5pm Free. Online.

Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade.

Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint. org Ongoing Spring Scavenger Hunt @ Greenwich Point - Looking for something fun to do? Come out and explore the Point in springtime with a family friendly scavenger hunt.

Break out your binoculars and explore all areas of the Point!

YMCA: greenwichymca.org Through Friday, Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Summer Camp: Discovery Camp (Entering Grades 1-6).

(Rising kindergarteners are eligible to attend Discovery Camp).

• Summer Camp: Mini Camp (3-5 years).

OGRCC: myogrcc.org Registration is open for the following Summer programs: Through Thursday, July 29 Art-Summer Camp. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

Monday, July 26 – Friday, July 30 Soccer Camp with Barca Academy. Boys & Girls born from 2003 to 2013. In Greenwich. $355 PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO: greenwichperformingarts. com Through Friday, Aug. 13 Summer Acting & Musical Theatre Workshops (Ages 7-10). Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

203-273-7827. director@ greenwichperformingarts.com NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/ online-support Wednesday, July 28 6:30 p.m.

NAMI-CAN (Child and Adolescent Network) Online Support Group - for parents and primary caregivers of

children and adolescents, under age 21, with behavioral and emotional issues (Every Wednesday). Free. Contact admin@namict.org for the meeting password.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Friday, July 23 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich.

Saturday, July 24 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

800 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford.

Wednesday, July 28 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich.

Friday, July 30 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stamford Church of Christ, 1264 High Ridge Rd, Stamford.

TOWN MEETINGS: greenwichct.gov/calendar Monday, July 26 5 p.m.

Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors Meeting.

6:30 p.m.

Canceled: Board of Health Regular Meeting (will not be rescheduled). The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 30, 6:30pm.

7 p.m.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting. Via Zoom.

Wednesday, July 28 12 p.m.

FS Re-Imagine Greenwich Meeting. Via Zoom.

7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing. Via Zoom.

Monday, Aug. 2 10:30 a.m.

Architectural Review Sign Meeting. Town Hall - Cone Room.

1 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom.

3 p.m.

FS Energy Management Advisory Committee Meeting.

Town Hall - Mazza Room.

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, Sept. 10 6:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Annual Benefit: Moonlit in Mykonos. In-person and at-home options. e.givesmart. com/events/lA1 Monday, Sept. 13 Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County 5th Annual Golf Outing. Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd #2522, Greenwich.

Tuesday, Sept. 14 1 p.m.

Breast Cancer Alliance Ninth Annual Golf Outing. The Golf Club of Purchase, 10 Country Club Dr, Purchase, NY. breastcanceralliance.org Saturday, Sept. 18 ‘Roaring Twenties’ Family Centers 2021 Benefit.

Private home in Greenwich. familycenters.org/product/ Roaring-Twenties Saturday, Sept. 18 Dance for S.E.L.F Gala.

Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd, Greenwich. ulrika_drinkall@hotmail.com Saturday, Sept. 25 YMCA of Greenwich Annual Gala. Burning Tree Country Club, 120 Perkins Rd. 203869-1630. egrant@gymca.org.

Monday, Oct. 4 Regional Hospice 10th Annual Golf Classic. Salem Golf Club, 18 Bloomer Rd, North Salem, NY. makingthebestofeveryday. org Tuesday, Oct. 12 12:30 p.m.

Greenwich United Way Annual Golf Tournament.

Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. bit.ly/3kHINcj Wednesday, Oct. 20 Breast Cancer Alliance 25th Anniversary Luncheon & Fashion Show - Fashion Show Presented by Richards.

203-861-0014. info@ breastcanceralliance.org. breastcanceralliance.org Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24 Concours d’Elegance Greenwich. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. greenwichconcours.com Thursday, Oct. 28 6 p.m.

Avon Movie Masquerade Cocktails and Costumes fundraiser. The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Rd. 203-967-3660. avontheatre.org

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OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS THE MARITIME AQUARIUM: maritimeaquarium.org Monday, July 26 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

“Sensory-Friendly Evening” – for guests with sensoryprocessing differences. 10 North Water St, Norwalk.

Free for CT residents age 18 & younger, along with one accompanying adult. RSVP required.

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM: steppingstonesmuseum.org Friday, July 23 7 p.m.

Movie Night: “Cars 3.”

Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk. Register.

BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE: bedfordplayhouse.org Sunday, July 25 5 p.m.

Broadway In Bedford: Leading Ladies - tunes sung by amazing female voices. Lawn - 633 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY. $25.

FERGUSON LIBRARY: fergusonlibrary.org Monday, July 26 7 p.m.

Virtual – African and African American Authors Book Discussion: “Influence: Death on the Beach” by Carl Weber.

Via Zoom. Register.

Tuesday, July 27 7 p.m.

Celebrating Libraries with

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9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Elementary School History Camp (for students entering 2nd-5th grades).

203-869-6899. hlodge@ greenwichhistory.org Wednesday, July 28 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tavern Markets – featuring all things “Home” – from food and flowers to specially curated items. Rain (in the Barn) or shine (in the Tavern Garden), 47 Strickland Rd. Alternating Wednesdays, through November.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF GREENWICH: afgreenwich. org Friday, July 23 10 a.m.

‘Café Franco-Américain’ Conversation in English and French. RSVP for Zoom link. sbenthal@aol.com Tuesday, July 27 5 p.m.

Virtual Meditation and Breathing. RSVP for Zoom link. Gail.covney@gmail.com Through Friday, Aug. 27 Greenwich Arts and Language Summer Camp. In person.

Ages 5-12. education@afgreenwich.org GEMS (Greenwich Emergency Medical Service) greenwichems.org Sunday, July 25 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

EMT/EMR Distance Learning Refresher Course. (Meets and Complies with the CT State 2020 Mandate for all EMR/ EMT’s) AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB OF GREENWICH: greenwichsps.wordpress. com Tuesday, July 27 6 p.m.

Tuesday Sunset Sails. Meet at the dock at 6pm and return at sunset. (Bring a drink or nibbles to share). GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, July 21 6:30 p.m.

Weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. Full Dinner, wine on table, cash bar: $68/person.

RSVP to Sally Parris: sally. parris@cbmoves.com ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety.org Saturday, July 24 10:30 a.m.

“Painting Creatively from Photos” - Oil & Acrylic Workshop, with Souby Boski.

In-person. Register.

4:30 p.m.

Art history for Travelers. Via Zoom. Register.

POLO MATCHES: greenwichpoloclub.com/ tickets Sunday, July 25 3 p.m.

American Cup. Greenwich Polo Club, 1 Hurlingham Dr. Gates open at 1pm.

TAI CHI: experiencetaichi. org Tuesday, July 27, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Wednesday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. Binney Park.

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Karin Slaughter and Jackie Cooper. Via CrowdCast.

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By Heather Wright “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately…and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life...” Henri David Thoreau This is a season of many transitions, for so many that I minister to and in my own life as well. We are transitioning to a return of some old routines but in new ways. Other aspects of our lives have been permanently altered, and we are

Navigating Change in the business of trying to find our way ahead.

Change brings both joy and sorrow.

We expect sorrow at a memorial service, but we don’t always anticipate it at a wedding, but it is there. Family dynamics are changing. Children’s allegiances are shifting to their spouse and letting go of the old to embrace the new which is happening for everyone involved. The celebration of new love and expanding family can coexist with feelings of loss.

Our youngest daughter graduated from high school last month. In a few weeks, she will be starting her new life as a college student in Washington, D.C. For me this time has joy and sorrow all mixed together. Being a therapist by training, I am aware I have had anticipatory grief. This is when we grieve ahead of time knowing a loss is coming.

Because I have gotten teary for a few months, it has also allowed me to be more fully present at award ceremonies

Life abundant is not just a string of happy days but it’s life in all its fullness, the joy, the sorrow, feeling celebration and defeat, knowing despair and the sweetness of hope. and graduation to celebrate these marker events in her life. I found at both I didn’t even shed a tear, much to my daughter’s surprise. It helped feeling the loss as it came up in the proceeding months. There will be more grief to come. But I am also delighted that we are launching her into her new life and aware my husband and I will begin our own adventure as empty-nesters. After decades of our lives being defined by children, parenting, and allowing their needs to come before ours, this will be a new journey for us.

Even as I know tears will come again in the future just as they came before, I’m also committed to living out the next five

weeks with all the joy of a child under our roof, to celebrate each day as a gift in and of itself and to pray for our children in their lives apart from us. I know that grief is proof that we have loved well, enough to feel the loss. Navigating change is being honest with ourselves, others and God about the loss and the love.

Sometimes those feelings can be messy and there is no workaround. The best way to heal is to go through them.

Joy and sorrow. Both are part of an abundant life, which Jesus promised his disciples in John 10:10. “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (ESV). Other translations say, have it to

the full…I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” Life abundant is not just a string of happy days but it’s life in all its fullness, the joy, the sorrow, feeling celebration and defeat, knowing despair and the sweetness of hope. It is life this side of heaven and in the life to come. I pray at the conclusion of my life that living close to the heart of God, I might have lived the abundant life. For me that means to have walked it with God, inviting the Holy Spirit to abide in me, know the mind and peace of Christ’s sacrificial love enough to be able to share it with others.

How do you define an abundant life?

The Rev. Dr. Heather Wright is the Pastor of Care and Connection at Stanwich Church. She is also a therapist, chaplain and author of four books. For more information, visit heatherpwright.com.

Worship Services Information

Assemblies of God Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com In-Person Worship Services: Sun, 8:30, 10 & 11:30am (meeting on a limited basis in accordance with CDC guidelines and Connecticut’s executive orders). All services are streamed on the church’s website and social media outlets. Bible Study: The Glory of Christ, Wed, 7pm. Read The Bible 2021: join here facebook. com/groups/bible2021. Kids Mini Sports Camp: through July 28. Water Baptism Class: July 25.

Water Baptism Service: July 28, 7pm.

Baptist First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sunday Servings: 11:30am, Facebook Live or for Devotion: 11-11:25am (Dial in 701-802-5355, Access code 360922).

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org Worship: Sun, 11am (in person and online through Facebook & YouTube). Adult Bible Study: 9:30am. Prayer Gathering: Fri, 6-7pm, Chapel.

Catholic Sacred Heart Church 95A Henry St.; 203-531-8730 www.sacredheartgreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri, 7am, in the Chapel. Sat, 4pm.

Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am. Confessions: Sat, 3:203:50pm. Prayer Group: Thu, 5-6pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Volunteers needed for the following Ministries: Money Counters, Religious Education Teachers and Assistants, Prayer Shawl, Hospitality, contact the Rectory at 203-531-8730.

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org Masses: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: Daily Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 7am; 5:15pm, St. Agnes, in-person. Sat (1st Sat of the month): Confessions at St. Agnes Church – in-person (specific dates in the bulletin), 3-4pm; Vigil Mass at St. Catherine’s Church – in-person and livestream, 5pm. Masses - Sun: 7:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 9am, St. Agnes – in-person; 10:30am, St. Catherine’s – in-person and livestream; 11am, Language Masses: St. Agnes & Lucey Parish Hall – in-person, (French: 2nd Sun of month; Italian: 3rd Sun of month & 4th Sun of month in May; Spanish: 4th Sun of month); 5pm, St. Agnes – in-person. *Under the tent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Ongoing: Food & Essentials Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor (there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church on Tuesdays, 9-11am for drop-off donations. Donations can also be dropped at the Sign-in table at Sat, Sun or Daily Mass at St. Agnes). Summer Spirituality Series: Children’s Liturgy of the Word (1st-4th grade): July 25, 9am Mass, St. Agnes under the tent, lori.wilson@stc-sta.org. Holy Listening rooted in Ignatian spirituality principles: July 24 & Aug. 7, 8:30am, St. Agnes under the tent, lori. wilson@stc-sta.org.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Public Mass: Sunday: 9 & 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Saturday Vigils: 4 & 6:30pm (Spanish Mass). Daily: Mon-Fri, 12:05pm. Confessions: Sat, 2:45-3:45pm (Alcove to left of Altar).

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:30 & 9am. Sat: 9am & 5pm (Vigil Mass). Sun: 7:30, 9, 10:30am, 12 & 5pm.

Confessions: Sat, 4:15-4:45pm; Wed, 10-11am & 7-8pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed, 9:30am8pm; Confessions (Times are subject to change).

Angel Group: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm at St. Michael’s Church.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat: Vigil Mass, 4pm. Sun, 11am.

St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741

www.stpaulgreenwich.org Public Mass Celebration: Mon-Thu: 9am; Sat: 4pm (Vigil); Sun: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am (Reservation is required only for Sunday Mass by visiting the homepage or by calling 203-531-8741, ext. 4). Holy Days: Vigil: 5:30pm, 9am & 12:15pm.

Online daily Mass at EWTN.com, 8am with encore at 12pm. Daily Mass also available on Bishop Robert Barron’s website at wordonfire.org/ daily-mass. Confessions by appointment only – call 203-531-8741, ext. 2. Bereavement Group: July 29, 5-6:30pm, in the Parish Hall (meets every other week), contact Dianne Deachan at 914-327-0447 or diannefdf@yahoo.com with any questions.

St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass: (Reservations and/or for viewing via live streaming): Mon-Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 5pm; Sun: 7:30am (Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 9:30am Mass Intentions), 10:30am, 12pm (Spanish). Mass Intentions: consult the bulletin for time.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich Sunday and Wednesday services via live tele-conference: 203-680-9095, code is 520520*.

Community First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com No in-person service at this time. (If you need to reach Rev. Leo W. Curry, pastor, or any other personnel, call 203-629-3876 and leave a message or email fcroundhill@outlook.com).

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Worship, Children’s Ministries and Youth Fellowship: Sun. 10-10:30am, in the Church, registration is required. Weekly service also available online. Thrive: biweekly high school gathering, Wed, 6pm. Foundations: biweekly middle school gathering, Fri, 6pm. November Bible Study: Stories of Advent, Mondays at 11 am, registration required. Family Gathering: July 31, 2-4:30pm, Round Hill Community House, church@roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

Congregational The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am.

Live-streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Connect during the week: Friday: Friday Email Blast (sign up by calling the church office); Church school before worship most Sundays, 9am for preschoolers through grade 6. Online programming available via Zoom. A joyful community diverse in spiritual backgrounds and beliefs.

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org Online Worship Service: Sun, 10:30am, via Zoom (email Rev. Halac at Pastor@northgreenwichchurch.org or call the church).

Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Saturday: Evensong Worship, 5pm. Sunday: Summer Worship, 9:30am. All are welcome.

Details at 2cc.org.

Episcopal Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org Service: Sun, 9am, Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year.

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org Worship: Sun: Eucharist, 8am (in-person); 10am (in-person & livestream/on-demand); Choral Evensong (in-person & livestream/ on-demand), 5pm; Compline, 8pm (livestream/ on-demand). Mon-Fri: Morning Prayer, 8am (via Zoom). Tue: Eucharist, 10am (in-person).

Thu: Choral Evensong, 6:30pm (in-person & livestream/on-demand). “Something Different”

Summer Outdoor Worship: Sundays through August, behind the Tomes-Higgins House (rain location: Parish Hall), bring a chair or blanket.

Volunteers needed for Domus’ Work & Learn Program in Stamford.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for in-person service: signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2-sunday1). Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (in-person in the sanctuary & streamed). 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 10:15am, in the Sanctuary. 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month: in the Meadow, 10:30am (weather permitting). Sunday School continues in Selleck Hall. Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am. Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot. Courtyard Concert Series: July 28: Soprano and flautist Jane Rady with John Hanulik, oboe, David Johnson, piano in works by Ginestera, Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart Burton and Bozza, 7:30pm, free & open to all.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am. Online Worship Services available on Youtube.

Jewish Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org Services available via Zoom. PJ Library Zoom Storytime: Mon-Thurs, 3pm & Fri, 2pm. Camp Gan Pre-Shabbat Family Dinner: July 23, 3:15pm.

Congregation Shir Ami 1273 E. Putnam Ave, PO Box 312, Riverside; 203-900-7976; www.congregationshirami. org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org In person Shabbat Services and Tot Shabbat are back! All in person services are also live streamed on Zoom. Join Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Rubin every Friday at 6 pm for Shabbat Services, and once a month for Tot Shabbat at 5:30 pm. Enrollment for Sunday Religious School & Mid-week Hebrew School is now open.

JCC-GRS Summer Preschool Program at GRS: through Aug 20.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Services: live-streamed via Zoom and Facebook: Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 10am; Sun, 8:15am.

Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Limited in-person Friday night Shabbat service, registration is required, lori.baden@templesholom. com. Musical Shabbat & Formal Installation of Rabbi Kevin Peters As Assistant Rabbi: July 23, 6:30-7:30pm.

Lutheran First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.firstpaul.com Indoor Service: Sun, 10:30am. Bible Study: Sun, 11:45am.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 www.firstpaul.com Indoor Service: Sun, 9am. Bible Study: Sun, 10:15am. Wednesday After-School program: Snacks & Crafts, 3-4pm; Bible Stories & Catechesis, 4-5pm; Community Dinner, 5:30pm (all are welcome); Bible Study on Romans (adults), 6:30pm.

Methodist Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Sunday Worship Services: In-person or online,

10am, followed by a time of Fellowship. Wednesdays: Virtual Noonday Prayer & Evening Bible Study. (Details at diamondhill.com).

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Virtual Sunday Worship, 9:30am, via Zoom (203 629 9584). Virtual Daily Gathering: MonFri, 3pm, Zoom. Talking with Your Hands: Mon, 3pm. Reading this World as a Christian: Tue, 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce: Tue, 3pm, via Zoom. Reading the Shape of Scripture: Wed, 3pm, via Zoom. Spring Bible Study: Thu, 3pm, via Zoom. Tea & Talk: Fri 3pm, via Zoom.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Worship via teleconference: Sun, 11am and until further notice (Dial-in number: 425-436-6380, Access code:​​ 612220).

Nondenominational Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Worship Service: Sun, 10am, Holiday Inn 980 Hope St, Stamford. Online Sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups are online. Direct any prayer needs to the prayer chain at 203-536-2686 or revivecfm@gmail.com.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Events marked by an * require registration at: stanwichchurch.org/event Outdoor Sunday Service: 10am (live-streamed).

Hymn Sing: Aug. 1, 11:15am. Summer Baptism: Aug. 1 (call to sign up).

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Sunday Service: 7pm, via Zoom. Virtual Children’s Lyceum (ages 5-14): 3rd Sunday of the month, 10-10:40am. Healing Service: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-7:30pm. (Email Albertsonpcc@gmail.com for registration and Zoom Links). Healing Class with Rev. Sharon Watson: July 25, 1-3pm, on Zoom.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life In-Person Services: Sun, 9:45am, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E Putnam Ave. Online Services: Sun, 9:45am, youtube.com/c/TrinityChurchLife/live. House Churches: Sun, 9:45am, Fairfield County, CT & Westchester County, NY. Alpha (online): Tue, 7:30-8:45pm. Receive Private Zoom Prayer: Sundays, 11-11:30am. Registration is open for SummerQuest - summer camp for middle & high school students: July 26-31.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org Sanctuary Worship: Sun, 10am (Traditional Service); 5pm (Contemporary Service), register.

Online Worship: Sun, 10-11am at fpcg.org/live.

Sunday School online, 10:15-11am. The Prayer Room: Tue, 11am & Thu, 8pm. First Presbyterian’s Summer on the Sound: through Aug 29, 8:30am service (weather permitting), Tod’s Point in the Seaside Garden (no reservations, permits, or passes needed).

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship: Sun, 10am, Woman’s Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Ave. (Outside. Please bring a mask and a chair or a blanket). All Bible Study studies through zoom (email gracechurchofgreenwich@gmail.com for zoom links). All are welcome.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org In-Person & online (LivingHopect.org/livestream) worship: 10am. Coffee & fellowship after the service on the patio, weather permitting. Alpha class-interactive online sessions to explore the big questions of life: Wed, 7pm beginning Sept. 8, register at livinghopect.org/resources/ alpha.

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The Golden Rule - The Greatest Ethical Maxim treat us?” The golden rule turns that on its head and asks, “How did you treat others?” The golden rule invites us to crawl inside another person’s life and see and experience the world through his or her eyes. The golden rule invites us to take a leap of imagination and then take loving action accordingly. upon others as I have looked and continue to look upon you.” How The Golden Rule is that going to happen? and our relationship with God In the book of Acts, Peter Our relationship with our tells us of Jesus, “He went about neighbor will never be what it doing good…” (Acts 10:38). Jesus should be unless we are right not only taught a golden rule life, with God. We cannot love our He lived a golden rule life. John neighbor as ourselves until we get Ortberg reminds us, “If I were a right with God. The good news leper, I would long for someone is that Jesus not only taught a to see my humanity. I would golden rule message – He died long to be talked to, touched, a golden rule death so that we healed. No rabbi would do that. could be made right with God. But Jesus did.” In the same way, “God shows His love for us in if my life had descended to the that while we were still sinners, point of having to prostitute Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). myself, I would dream of being To come before God is always to treated with dignity. I would see that truth about ourselves. We want someone to see through my are not kings of magnanimity on brokenness and destitution and the freeway or anywhere else in see the real me. Jesus did that. life. When we look to God and All the way to Good Friday, Jesus see ourselves in relationship to lived a golden rule life. If I were Him, we become conscious of our the thief on the Cross, I would own fallenness and then discover know that I had no defense, but I that, remarkably, we do not get would hope that someone might from God what we deserve. We have mercy. Even from His place anticipate rejection, but He looks on the Cross Jesus did that. upon us with grace and embraces You see, the truth about the us in love and mercy. And then, golden rule life is that it is not through the golden rule, it’s as if a rule so much as it is the living Jesus says, “Let me help you look continuation of Jesus’ ministry

There is always something you don’t know.

By Drew Williams The Golden Rule the greatest ethical maxim If the Sermon on the Mount is the greatest summary of the Law and the Prophets that we will ever hear, then the golden rule is the glorious summary of the summary.

Jesus said, “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12).

The golden rule is an intellectual tour de force. In Jesus’ words we have the greatest ethical maxim ever devised. It is breathtakingly brilliant. The only example Jesus sets up is us. The golden rule takes our own sense of self-preservation and then redeploys it for the good of others.

The truth is that we all are born with certain baggage: we are who we were born as, where we were born, how we were raised. It is too easy to get stuck inside that person, causing us to focus on how we are being treated. When we are asked, “How did your day go?” we often respond based on our answer to the question, “How did people

through us.

The Golden Rule a sanctified imagination In the book of Acts, Peter tells us of Jesus, “He went about doing good…” (Acts 10:38). Let’s not miss the fullness of that verse from Acts 10, which begins, “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power.

He went about doing good…”

(Acts 10:38, emphasis mine). The Spirit that filled Jesus is the same Spirit that raised Him from the dead. It is the same Holy Spirit that empowers and opens our hearts to live out Jesus’ continuing ministry. In the power of the Spirit we no longer see someone as trying to take some advantage over us; we see someone living in pain and fear, just like we once did. And as Jesus met us first with love, as the Father met us with a mercy that we did not deserve – the same Spirit moves in us to bring the same love and mercy to another.

Through the Spirit, we don’t merely exercise our own imagination to see the interior

life of another. We are given, by the Holy Spirit, a sanctified imagination that we might see with God’s heart and then act on it. A simple prayer, – “Lord, help me to see this person as you see them and to love them as you love them” – is both illuminating and mobilizing. The Holy Spirit helps us to see with God’s heart and then, if we are willing, we will be literally moved by the Spirit to actually do something.

I recall being given some “golden” advice as a young pastor on the subject of caring for seemingly difficult or challenging people. I was cautioned, “There is always something you don’t know.” Over the years I have found that by simply recalling that single thought I give the Holy Spirit enough elbow room to cause me to pause and discover within myself God’s love for another person.

The Golden Rule unlocking God’s love in you for another person The fundamental reason for

loving our neighbor is not simply because God commands us to love them, nor is it because they are loved by God and are therefore worthy to be loved by us (although both of these are entirely valid points) – the critical reason is that God has placed in us, has entrusted to us, His own love for them. When we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in the operation of the golden rule, we unlock that deposit of love.

God has demonstrated infinite love and mercy for us in giving us Jesus. He asks us not to close the circuit, not to keep that love for ourselves, but rather to participate in the open circuitry of God’s love. So, what would it be like for you to live a Spirit-led golden rule day? The operation of the Spirit-filled golden rule not only changes the lives of those around us – it transforms us.

The more we live it out the more we want to daily inhabit it. The specifics are unique to each of us, but the fruit is the same – joy in the Holy Spirit and the fullness of the life of Jesus in abundance.

Reprinted from Watchwords by the Rt. Rev. Andrew Williams, the bi shop for the Ang li can Diocese of New England and former senior pastor of Trinity Church in Greenwich. Sign up for Watchwords here: https://adne. org/watchwords

A Sober, Healthy, And Fun Filled Summer!

By Maggie Young As the world re-opens after months of feeling isolated and disconnected there will likely b e s t r o n g d e s i r e s to e n g a g e in celebratory events over the summer. Summer fun could be a challenge for those in early recovery. A personal commitment, support from others and diligence is important for sustained recovery.

I recall how much time and energy I waste d concoc t i ng re asons not to join family and friends for gatherings such as a barbecue, beach day or other family events during the summer months for fear of being triggered to drink.

When gathered the majority of my time I spent pondering and plotting ways to steal away for a quick drink without anyone noticing. The energy that was required to appear present with love ones, while preoccupied with how to get the first drink was exhausting. That first

drink always led to seven or eight more and days and weeks later sheer remorse, guilt and shame.

My addiction consistently called for 100% of my time and attention while my heart yearned to be enjoying the company of those whom I love and love me.

I know things now that I did not know before landing in recovery; one realization is that gatherings during summer months triggered me to want to drink and use other drugs more than any other time of year. Summertime meant the three B’s, Beach, Barbeque and Beer. The smell of charcoal and lighter fluid, crackling f lames, taste of grilled food, cooler f illed with ice and beverages, sound of a cap popping from a bottle, hissing sound as a beer can was opened, were all par to the course and seemed like fun for some, yet not for everyone.

During the summer, fun and laughter is typically present and consistent; however, there may be one or two individuals fighting to be present, where laughter and fun is absent. Present is fear that departure would mean being judged and labeled uninterested, disrespectful and selfish. However, that sa me i nd iv idua l may be

During the summer, fun and laughter is typically present and consistent; however, there may be one or two individuals fighting to be present, where laughter and fun is absent. experiencing anxiety because their insides are rapidly peaking and dipping while the struggle to be present where their feet are out weights where their head is, which is in a totally different place.

A place where they long to escape and consume alcohol to settle their nerves, if only long enough to murmur a few words and to appear connected while their mind remains in the far distance.

Never quite where their feet are, never quite present always distant, distracted and preoccupied.

The COV ID19 pandemic in 2020, forced us all to dig deep into our reserve for sustainability and to maintain mental, physical, emotional and social health, and to add another layer the daily task to stay sober.

Walking into summer 2021 it is important to be prepared to do consistent work in order to be sober. Those who have not begun their recovery process, wants-towant to be sober and/or are in early recovery may not know where to begin or how to proceed. You and I may be the start for someone who is in pre-sobriety or have a desire to start his or her recovery process, the window of opportunity only last a short time. Offer a supportive word or gesture, it may go a long way and save a life.

Prior to the COVID19 pandemic, the recovery community relied heavily on in-person meetings for connection, fellowship with one another, and spirituality as a fou ndation w ith consistent reminders that we were/are not alone. That reliance is crucial, the need for love and support,

a non-judgmental listening ear, and stern hand to hold, as well as someone to lean on during times of need. Each decision to be sober requires the following ingredients; commitment, motivation, hard work and resources including peer supports and a spiritual foundation.

Although the world is re-opening, there are still individuals who fear returning to in-person meetings and remain isolated and afraid to ask for or accept support, another ingredient that is required to be sober. To that end I challenge US all to be supportive, open our heart and mind and push beyond any belief (real or fancied) that someone else will be a sober champion so we do not need to.

L e t u s n o t w a i t u n t i l we see someone in crisis to act, we can all be a HERO or SHERO to someone who is struggling this summer. What if you are the missing ingredient, May all who choose, experience a SAFE, SOBER SUMMER! Maggie Young, MSW, LADC, Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, Inc. If you or a love one is seeking substance abuse treatment reach us at www.liberationprograms. org.

New 4,639 Pipe Organ Installation Has Begun

By Bobbi Eggers Christ Church Greenwich is thrilled to announce that installation of their new 4,639 pipe, t wo-cha m ber orga n has begun. They are looking for wa rd to celebrat i ng t he inauguration of the new organ in October of this year with a gala opening recital in October 2022 , followed by a year of musical celebrations.

T h e n e w i n s t r u m e nt i s being built in Durham, England

by Harrison & Harrison, one of the largest f irms of organ builders in the world. They have built some of the most magnificent cathedral organs including Westminster Abbey, K i n g ’s C o l l e g e C a m b r i d g e and the Royal Festival Hall in London.

The new Ch r ist Chu rch organ will be an extraordinary instrument to serve the entire community of Christ Church, the town of Greenwich, and mu sic ia n s t hat come f r om all over the world. It is designed to fill the church with bass sou nd a nd encou rage congregational singing. It will be the centerpiece for the six active choirs at CCG, concerts, a n d we e k l y wo r s h i p . T h e instrument, in common with other Harrison & Harrison organs, should last for several generations.

Christ Church Music is a renow ne d world- class RSCM-certified church music program. A model of the Anglican choral tradition with a rich history and global reach, we of fer si x ac t ive choi rs,

concerts, tours, and a vibrant teen scholar program.

You can follow the ongoing photos of the fascinating installation: FACEBOOK PAGE:

https://w w w.facebook.com / MusicChristChurch/ If you are a lover of music and w ish to donate to help Christ Church fund the organ,

it’s not too late. Join the more than 100 other supporters who have contributed f inancially to provide this important new musical asset for the entire

For more infor mation on community. By doing so, you will enable people of all ages, the organ, please visit https:// near and far, to lift their voices christchurchgreenwich.org/newin times of commemoration organ/ and celebration.

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Astrology for Week of July 25, 2021 LEO 24 July-23 Aug Someone will try to help you this week but because you don’t want to be helped you may do the exact opposite of what they suggest. That’s your prerogative but don’t complain when you realise they were right. Let’s hope your pride won’t cost you money.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Jupiter, planet of luck, moves back into your sign this week, and opportunities you have failed to take advantage of in the past will come your way again in the months ahead.

Make the most of them this time – not everyone gets a second chance.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Recent months have been tough and you’ve probably had more than enough. The good news is that Mars enters your sign on Thursday which will boost your confidence, and Jupiter, planet of luck, is about to do wonders for you on the work front.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March It will be easy to blame others for what goes wrong this week – easy but totally out of order.

Cosmic forces are liable to make you ultra sensitive so think before you speak, speak before you act and only act if it’s not at someone else’s expense.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Jupiter, planet of good fortune, moves in your favour this week but, with fiery Mars moving against you, you’re less likely to see your glass as half full than half empty. Rise above petty problems and try to see the bigger picture. Fortune will smile on you.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Good fortune is coming your way. As lucky Jupiter moves back into Aquarius to focus on your hopes and wishes so you will get a second bite at something you thought had passed you by. Will you get a third bite? Who cares – you won’t need it.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Someone who seems wiser than they are will mislead you this week but you’re too smart to be fooled. But are you smart enough to realise this is the ideal time to fortify family ties? Forget the battles of the past, peace is about to break out.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May You are entitled to all the breaks you can get so focus on that thought this week and you’ll be in the ideal frame of mind to take advantage of a creative or career opportunity which arrives out of the blue. You deserve all the good luck available.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Ambitious Mars crosses the midheaven point of your chart this week, which means you must think seriously about your career and how it should develop. Don’t be afraid to ask influential people for help. If they think you’re sincere they’ll be glad to assist.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June Life’s been good to you of late and is about to get even better.

If you’ve been thinking of travelling or learning something new or starting a fresh hobby stop thinking about it and start doing it. Don’t let money worries hold you back – you’ll find a way to pay.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Travel and social plans may be disrupted by retrograde Jupiter but don’t make a fuss as there is not much anyone can do about it. The good news is that money and business matters will take a turn for the better – just don’t run up too many bills.

CANCER 22 June-23 July If you get the chance to put one over on a rival this week take it and don’t feel in the least bit guilty about making life tough for them.

If a friend or colleague demands that you go somewhere you don’t want to go tell them you make your own decisions.

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Edited by David Steinberg May 8, 2021 ACROSS 1 One way to serve prime rib 6 Place to dock 10 Treble or bass 14 Avoid, as work 15 “Next one’s ___!”

16 What stowaways do 17 Anyone can learn it (notice this answer’s first 1 + last 5 letters) 20 Pronoun for Batwoman 21 “The Bridge of San ___ Rey” 22 Apple or potato variety 23 Goodyear product 24 First date no-no, for some 25 Short-winded (first 1 + last 3) 29 Vegas opener?

32 Photo session 33 Austin-toKansas City dir.

34 Pants support 35 Disrespectfully brief 36 Fine-tunes 38 Secret retreat 39 Missouri state quarter image 40 ___ de cologne 41 Refinement 42 Cheering fan’s syllable

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43 TV program with many acts (first 1 + last 2) 46 Wine menu heading 47 Electric Chevy until 2019 48 Cuban woman, perhaps 51 Right-hand person 52 Mincemeat dessert 55 Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3) 58 Down the drain 59 Real knee-slapper 60 “That’s for sure!”

61 Favorable votes 62 ___ out a living (scrapes by) 63 Full of passion DOWN 1 Egyptian biters 2 “Nah” 3 See eye to eye 4 www.wikipedia.org, e.g.

5 Way up in the mountains?

6 More sluggish 7 Roadside stopovers 8 Angst-filled genre 9 Big jobs for editors 10 Game that can end in two moves 11 Tops at coffee shops

Created by Timothy E. Parker April 26, 2021

31. “Yadda, yadda, yadda,” briefly 32. Area in London or NYC 33. (K) Officially bar from entry 34. (K) City st.

35. Currency for a 17-Across, perhaps 36. (K) Timeline part of a history book 37. (K) Soaked 38. (K) Has an electrical malfunction (2 words) 45. Georgetown athlete 46. (K) Flying saucer, briefly 47. A way into a mine 48. (K) Easy digits for doing math 49. Red-spotted newt 50. (K) Cereal Tiger 51. (K) The animated Fiona is one 52. (K) Squinter 53. (K) “But what ___ could I expect?”

OWN D 1. (K) Unattractive amphibian 2. Against 3. (K) Plumbing issue 4. IBM Selectric workers?

5. (K) Eel with sharp teeth 6. Off-white gem 7. Can see the future, supposedly 8. (K) Closes loudly, as a window 9. A nickname for Ireland 10. (K) Within striking distance 11. (K) Large brass instrument 19. ___ chi (martial art) 20. (K) Handy limb 23. Butter holder 24. Place of red and blue states 25. (K) Easy number to divide by 26. (K) Had five-star chili

27. (K) Daddy’s little man 28. (K) Exclamation of discovery 29. Neither the weak ___ the strong 31. “Early” hurricane survivor 32. Orient something 34. (K) Painting class 35. (K) Christmas month, briefly 36. (K) Eliminate some chalk 37. (K) Practiced one’s penmanship 38. “Beat it, you pesky pest!”

39. (K) ___ Kong 40. ___ and terminer (hearing or trial) 41. Doubtful 42. (K) “American ___” (TV program) 43. Canny sardine containers?

44. Affliction of the eyelid

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Old School Fun

By Gaby Rattner No discussion about the school year just ending can begin without an inexpressibly heartfelt thank you to the teachers, staff and administration of our schools.

Together they did the unthinkable and in so doing made us the envy of a nation struggling to help children learn during an awful time with innumerable prohibitions.

And nothing I am about to say in any way mitigates that thank you. But I believe the pandemic may also have provided a unique opportunity to reset how we think about our children’s’ education – its purpose, its goals and its hallmarks of achievement. I write this as both a parent of a GPS student, and an advocate for youngsters who do not have access to the enormous amount of outside resources it takes to succeed in school today.

In the past several months, during discussions about what it is like to be in high school in 2021, numerous people have said to me that “they just have to get through it.” Now, a common refrain in my family, heard from all generations, is that things are not the way they were in “your time,” regardless of the age of “you.” But at the risk of sounding old, I had FUN in school.

I went to school, got good grades,

By Anjali Kishore In Greenw ich, summer means many things: farmers’ markets, Island Beach ferries, movies in Binney Park...the list goes on. Since 2016, Phillipa and Dan Orzulak have been adding to the list of seasonal treats with GrahamBerries, a program run through Abilis that sells blueberries grown on their very own organic blueberry farm in upstate New York.

The ber r ies themselves a r e o n e t h i n g : h a n d-p i c ke d and harvested from seeds the Orzulaks themselves planted in 2011, they represent what the farm-to-table movement is

We have a unique opportunity to reset how we think about our children's education hung out on weekends, explored new i nterests, a nd genera l ly enjoyed myself. When it came time to go to college, I applied to four schools, got into two, went to one.

All done.

Today, as the cartoon below illustrates, it is all about racking up achievements that colleges will like. This begins as early as elementary school with the choice of a language to study (will colleges be impressed?), a sport, extracurricular activities, and later a job and, if money is not a consideration, an internship. It continues until college. Indeed, many is the college freshman who has told me in all seriousness that college is significantly easier than was high school.

This year necessitated a pause on many of those stressors, and while our kids clearly did not have innumerable opportunities to have fun and faced great pressures of a different kind, they also became exempt from such mandatory things as SATS (now optional), and SAT subject tests (now eradicated), which may in some cases have relieved a great deal of anxiety.

Early childhood experts will tell you how impossible it is to

overstate the importance of play.

Our elementary schools made this a focus, both to bring the relief of mask breaks, and to give kids as much outside time as possible. But isn’t this true for all students? Must they constantly choose between what will speak well of them on a college application and what they might really like to do to safely “cut loose?”

Now, after a year of remote schooling, virtual college tours, altered sports and testing schedules, mightn’t we take some of the best of these adaptations and harness them to allow our students to both succeed AND have fun in the coming years? I believe that every teacher and every student who managed through this year did in fact succeed and should be recognized for having done so.

And I hope that we parents and advocates can perhaps take a step back and demand less of our youngsters so that they can live more. Let’s take this opportunity, g a i ne d t h r oug h t he g r e ate st struggles, to restore some of the fun to childhood at all its stages.

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trying to be.

A pi nt of Gra ha m Ber r ies are more than just pie f illing, or a late-afternoon snack: the program calls upon A bilis residents to sell the berries, giving the individuals a chance to have a relatively traditional working experience, as well as donating a portion of the proceeds back to the organization’s own employment program.

A b i l i s i s a n o n-p r o f it i n Fairf ield County that ser ves individuals with special needs, offering a multitude of programs to over 700 clients with varying degrees of independence. Some of these programs include

a C o m p e t i t i ve E m p l oy m e nt Program, through with GrahamBerries hires deliverypeople; residential programs, in which older members of the community can access round-theclock residential care; and a “wide range of daily community-based activities that provide social and recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages”, to name a few.

For 70 years, Abilis has been a cornerstone of the special-needs community in Greenwich, and one that has been very valuable to the Orzulaks in the past 30 years. Their son Graham, the GrahamBerries’ namesake,

was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a genetic disorder that impacts the nervous system, almost from birth. As a result, he has been a member of the Abilis community for his whole life.

When he became an adult, the Orzulaks realized that they would have to get creative in order to give Graham some kind of employment experience, which is where the idea for GrahamBerries came in: the family would go up to the farm and pick berries on weekends, and when they came back to Greenwich, Graham and other members of the Competitive Employment program at Abilis would sell and deliver the berries.

In the beginning, when the plants were just beginning to bear fruit, the Orzulaks sold berries by the pint at Town Hall. However, and as the berries got bigger and better, the program expanded immensely. The Orzulaks have put up multiple GrahamBerries tents around Greenwich (in front of the Old Greenwich and Cos Cob fire stations and at the Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market) where residents can buy the berries, selling a pint for $6 and a quart for $10.

But they didn't stop there: over the last 6 years, the Orzulaks have partnered with restaurants and institutions around Greenwich to

bring GrahamBerries to a larger audience. If you feel like taking a study break at the Greenwich Library, the new Café now makes muffins with the berries. Craving something fruity on a night out?

Head over to Boxcar Cantina, where GrahamBerries are now used in margaritas and desserts.

The new Darien Library Café, the Island Beach Concession, and Abilis’s Gift Shop and Cafe all sell GrahamBerries in different ways.

To support the program, stop by any of these locations for the rest of the summer, or contact 203-531-4438 to place advance orders.

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SPORTS

Gold Cup Second Round Showdown A High-Goal Thriller

By Liz Leamy L a s t Su n d ay, E l l ip s e , t h e powerhouse team based out of Jupiter, Florida, scored a stellar 1 1- 8 v ic tor y over IGE A , t he stealth New York metro-area located contingent, to designate a remarkable second-round in the East Coast Gold Cup tournament playoffs, slated to be held at the Greenwich Polo Club through July 25th.

Much to the delig ht of the thousands of spectators who were at this exciting match, the Ellipse and IGEA teams put the proverbial pedal to the metal, flying around the famous Conyers Farm field at high-octane speeds on their powerful charges, with the former coming out on top in the final tally.

“It was a good game. The other team was very strong and it was tough out there,” said Carlos (Toli) Ulloa of Ellipse, the valiant upand-coming international fivegoaler whose horse, Ariyana, was named Best Playing Pony of the match. “We just wanted to do our best and it is great to be here.

This club is amazing and I love being here.”

Ulloa’s teammates agreed.

“It was great to be out there with everyone,” said Lucas Diaz Alberdi of Ellipse, the explosive Argentine six-goaler who was named Most Valuable Player of this showdown. “We’re all good friends and it’s great to be playing here in this tournament.”

Th is prestig ious 16 -goa l tou r na ment , c elebrat i ng it s commemorative f irst year, is regarded to be one of the most important competition series that is held at the Greenwich Polo Club.

This year’s East Coast Gold Cup roster features six total highgoal teams representing clubs and farms from all over the Eastern United States, including Kentucky and Florida.

This tournament also lists a marquee of many heavy highgoal hitters along their slew of powerful thoroughbred charges, rendering it as a main U.S. polo summer event.

“It’s great to be here and it’s been a fantastic tournament so far,” said Louis Devaleix, patron of Ellipse. “All of the teams are so strong and it’s just something to be out there.”

On an aside note, Devaleix and the whole Ellipse team, including the steadfast Argentinian fivegoaler, Roberto Bilbao, play in Wellington, Florida for the much of the winter season.

Over the past number of weeks, this lively four-member crew has been training at Mashomack Polo Club in Dutchess County, New York, joining several other

Juan Redlich (blue jersey/left) of IGEA goes head to head with Carlos 'Toli' Ulloa of Ellipse (white and yellow jersey/right), winner of the Most Valuable Player award and whose horse, Ariyana, was named Best Playing Pony of the afternoon.

(Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)

"What we’re seeing here are athletes and horses who put in many hours of practice and training. Their dedication individually and also as a team is why this sport is so incredible, as well as inspirational,” said Matt Sandy, a Greenwich author. “This is a glorious sport and to watch man and [horse] work as one is spectacular.”

teams who are there as well who have also been playing at the Greenwich Polo Club this season.

“We have a good time and try to always work as hard as we can,” said Devaleix. “It’s really nice to be here playing today and I loved being out there. Everyone is so f r iendly and this is an incredible club.”

Meanwhile, IGEA put up a formidable f ight against their opponent, which only seems logical in look ing at their impressive roster of players.

This distinguished unit i nclude s Gr i ngo Colom bre s, the electric A rgentine eightgoaler; Constancio Caset, the high-powered Argentine f ivegoaler; Juan Redlich, the driven Argentine three-goaler and Adam Lipson, the team’s laser-like number-one player.

Certainly, the excitement of this playoff resonated strongly with spectators, who applauded and cheered for the teams loudly throughout the game. “ W h a t we ’r e s e e i n g h e r e are athletes and horses who put in many hours of practice and training. Their dedication individually and also as a team is why this sport is so incredible, as well as inspirational,” said Matt Sandy, a Greenwich resident whose recently published a book, ‘Own Your Now: What Do You See and What Does It Mean to You?’ is available on amazon.com.

“This is a glorious sport and to watch man and [horse] work as one is spectacular.”

Ac c o r d i n g to S a n d y, w h o has been attending matches at the Greenw ich Polo Club for several years, the divot stomping portion of the afternoon is a main highlight, as it represents an interactive experience for spectators on numerous vital levels.

“The divot stomping really catches the vibe here for me.

Everyone is still anticipating the outcome of the game and walking around doing their part while also socializing, which is very cool,” said Sandy. “You realize the scale of the field when you’re out there and it is massive. Truly, the whole ‘halftime’ experience adds a whole other perspective.”

Others concurred with Sandy’s sentiments.

“It’s so much fun and also really interesting to be here,” said Etyana Banaryk of Stamford who works with The Cup Bearer, a full-service cocktail catering compa ny ba s e d i n Fa i r f ield County. “It’s a wonderful way for people to spend a summer Sunday afternoon. The polo is amazing, the people are so nice and this venue is beautiful.”

Certainly, Banaryk’s words could not be better said.

For more information, please contact the Greenwich Polo Club at: greenwichpoloclub.com

IGEA and Ellipse at the awards ceremony where Ariyana is being awarded the Best Playing Pony citation. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)

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On My Watch: The Column from Anne W. Semmes

A Tree Sheds and The Lights Go Out, aka The 19th Century

By Anne W. Semmes One evening last week of lig htening, w ind, and rain, I he a r a c rack a nd out my window I see in the front yard a near 6-inch wide branch from a surely 80-year-old maple tree, the branch entangled in wires. I still have lights but no internet.

But across the street the houses have gone dark. What unfolds over four days are the many layered ser v ices needed to right things.

Eve r s ou r c e a r r ive s t he next day, the female engineer gazing up at the tall maple that grows some six feet from the street sidewalk. She comments on Greenwich being such a t re e-r ich tow n wherei n so many large trees are threaded through with wires. An uplift truck arrives later that day to reconnect the electric wires to the telephone pole across the street. Days go by before the internet wires are reconnected from the house to that pole.

It’s complicated. One wonders how this all could have been prevented, especially my street having lost power with one fallen branch. Maybe the Tree Warden can shed some light on this.

D r. G r e g o r y K r a m e r, o u r Tr e e Wa r d e n a n d Super intendent of Pa rk s & Trees, has since his arrival two years ago been a positive force for saving our trees. Last month Kramer issued a ruling that of 29 trees requested by Eversou rce to b e remove d “to maintain reliability of the transmission grid and allow access fir emergency situations and line trucks,” only two would be allowed to be removed. But Kramer spelled out the ongoing and essential dance he and his department are engaged with Eversource.

“If it's a private tree, and it's growing into the public domain,” says K ramer, “the town can prune the tree up to the property line of the private property. When trees are close

One wonders how this all could have been prevented, especially my street having lost power with one fallen branch.

Reconnected internet wires seen at top left thread beneath the branches of the sizeable maple tree in the reporter’s front lawn. Photo by Anne W. Semmes to wires, and somebody would say to me, I have a private tree and Eversource has made me aware that they're coming to a pruning, I'm happy to say this is the way it should be pruned. But it's always best that Eversource speak with the homeowner, so it doesn't cause a problem.”

“Eversource only prunes for their wires,” adds Kramer, “They don't prune for internet wires. Although my understanding is they own the poles, Eversource only has the top three electric wires. They work around electricity, and I try not to. So, we kind of look

out for each other, so that we never lose electricity.”

“But we [the town] really try to plant trees that don't grow into any of the wires,” he notes.

“If there's overhead wires, we plant small ornamental trees that don't grow large enough to really get into the wires per se.

They may at some point in time start to encroach on internet wires. When it's open canopy, we will plant a nice big shade tree that can grow as big as it would like to.”

At this point I have to share seeing the strange dance of how workmen would reconnect the internet wires from my house

to the pole across the street.

They had to wait for the traffic to stop to be able to transport the reattached w ire across the street to the pole. “You're just thinking,” I say to Kramer, “Wouldn't it be better if all these wires were underground?”

And then Peter Malk in’s g reat quote comes to mind back ten years when our town was considering burying our power lines. "We have to get this into the 21st century. We have a power delivery system in Greenwich that goes back to the 19th century in Europe they have buried power lines.

To think that we cannot do it in

the U.S. is embarrassing."

Kramer then tells, “Florida too has buried most of their powerlines. I lived in Florida, and all the powerlines are underground – its so impressive.”

Might the Florida terrain have made it easier to bury the powerlines?

“Well, it's fairly level. It's not always easy digging because a lot of it is limestone. Some areas are sandy, and the Miami area is mostly old, fossilized coral, old limestone” And he adds, “A lot of these are newer cities, and they kind of thought ahead to say, we have storms, we have hurricanes…I think it's a matter of the older cities having to go through all the i n f ra s t r uc t u r e a nd w h at 's underground now with pipes and water. But they certainly did it in Manhattan, so it's doable. There's no aboveground electricity in Manhattan.”

Add to those cities New Haven’s downtown now with

u nderg rou nd powerlines, and that old town of Concord, Massachusetts, and Williamsburg, Virginia.

I share with Kramer how the expense of implementing t he bu r y i ng of p owerl i ne s had brought Greenwich to a standstill on the idea those 10 years ago, but he opines, “I think it's an expense on the front end but a savings on the back end.”

Peter Malkin of Empire State Building fame would agree. A veteran now of 55 years living in Greenwich, during which he co-founded the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, he remains “definitely” in favor of reviving that underground powerlines idea. “Please start a campaign,” he urges this reporter, and suggests I begin with contacting his short list of “inf luencers.”

He then wishes the best for my branch-shedding maple, that it be “CA R EF U LLY pruned and preserved.”

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Restoring A Tag Sale Find at Patty's Portico in Port Chester, New York Before all those fun summertime gatherings, it’s always a good idea to take stock of any outdoor furniture that may need repairing or restoring.

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Whenever I get the chance, I often enjoy shopping at antiques shops or tag sales - one never knows what one will find. Earlier this year, I purchased a vintage outdoor living set at a neighborhood estates sale. It was a bit timeworn and painted black, but I knew with a little restoration work and a fresh coat of color, the pieces would look fantastic. I enlisted the help of Patty DeFelice, owner of Patty's Portico: Outdoor Furniture Restoration & Powder Coating - a family inspired business that has been serving the New York City area for more than 25-years. Patty and her team stripped the furniture all the way down to the metal, removed any rust that had developed, covered everything with a zinc-rich primer, and then powder coated each piece using electrostatic application methods.

From the Student Journalism Institute

Donovan Mitchell Holding Basketball Skills Camp for Grades 1-12 In Greenwich

By Christian Baldwin

NBA athlete and Greenwich nat ive , D onova n M itchel l, i s once again doing work for his community by holding his fourth basketball camp. His success off the court is just as great as his feats playing professional basketball.

The 2-time All-Star of Utah Jazz just came off of a career year while leading his team to have the best record in the NBA. Through all of his success, Mitchell has always

stayed humble and looked to help others.

This past December, Mitchell pledged $12 million to his alma mater, Greenwich Country Day School which will be used for the Mitchell Family Scholarship Fund for students Pre K-12, The Nicole Mitchell Faculty support fund for passionate teachers just like Donovan’s mother Nicole, a nd t he c on st r uc t ion of T he

Determination Over Negativity Mitchell Family Athletic Center.

Mitchell’s various efforts to better his community earned him the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in January. Even seeing all of these good deeds, understanding Mitchell’s past makes his work now even more admirable.

Growing up wasn’t easy for Mitchell. He was part of the Class of 2012 at Greenwich Country Day

School and though he loved his experience, not being as financially stable as some of his classmates was tough. Mitchell knew if he ever got in the position to provide children with experiences they’d cherish forever, he would. His inaugural camp in Greenwich in 2018 was a success which led him to hold one in Salt Lake City, then another one in Greenwich the following year.

The ca mp w i l l be held on July 31st and August 1st at the Greenwich Country Day School Athletic Center. It will focus on not only improving campers as players but as people. Mitchell’s goal is to sharpen each camper’s skill, teamwork, and character all while having fun. The camp is for Grades 1-12 and will be providing perks with registration. More information is available at MYWAY45.com.

Institute Members Reflect on Their Interviews with Stephanie Dunn Ashley

CEO of Red Cross Chapter, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, honorable accepts the Sentinel Award

By Daryl Furno

On the night of July 1st, 2 021, i n t he K ier na n Ha l l of the renow ned Audubon C e n t e r, S t e p h a n i e D u n n A s h l e y ’s w a s r e c o g n i z e d as the 2021 Sentinel Award recipient, an honor given to one who loves, protects, and serves our community in a quiet yet powerful way.

Ashley was recently app oi nte d t he CEO of t he American Red Cross Chapter, h av i n g vo lu nt e e r e d w i t h many nonprofit organizations for most of her life in Greenwich.

Ashley has been considered for this award before, having declined

previously, feeling that “there are so many other people who should get it” before her. This only made her a more worthy c a nd idate , demonst rat i ng her self less mindset, by instinctively elevating those around her without seeking any sort of recognition for the sacrifices she makes.

With her contagious smile and uplifting presence, Ashley was immediately able to make a positive impression on the Red Cross Staff while being fully remote due to COVID restrictions.

Additionally, Stephanie is a proud mot her of t wo girls, who both are seniors at Greenwich High School.

Ashley is always keeping her children in mind, making sure that whatever she chooses to be involved in, from a work or volunteer standpoint, she is constantly being a role model for her daughters.

She demonstrates to her daughters and all residents that the town of Greenwich is not only “for (people) to live in, but for (people) to make better and participate in.”

Stephanie Dunn Ashley Interview

By Claire Moore I was absolutely thrilled to h ave t he opp or t u n it y to interview 2021 Sentinel Award Honoree Stephanie Dunn Ashley.

Balancing family life, charity, and her role as Executive Director of the Red Cross’s Metro New York branch, she is undeniably one of our town’s superwomen. It was apparent from her immense e n t h u s i a s m a n d e x t e n s i ve experience in the medical industr y that Ms. Ashley is uniquely qualified to further the Red Cross’s charitable mission.

The coronavirus pandemic had an immeasurable impact on the Red Cross as it still needed to respond to emergencies, such as natural disasters and house fires, while also handling coronavirusrelated public health concerns.

Adaptations like utilizing

hotels as temporary shelters and implementing distancing guidelines for rescue operations allowed the Red Cross to continue its service but disrupted typical procedures. On July 1, however, the national nonprofit will officially reopen and touchless service will eventually cease.

Although restrictions are slowly being lifted, one product of COVID-19 that remains is online meetings whether for school, work, or enrichment pu r p ose s. For t u nately, M s.

Ashley was able to offer wellinformed advice on standing out in a virtual environment as she began work at Red Cross in March 2020 and has continued working remotely ever since.

She emphasized the importance o f on e - on- on e m e e t i n g s to form individual connections in addition to engaging in nonwork-related conversations.

As many of us begin remote internships, classes, and even college interviews, these tips could not be more relevant.

We t h a n k M s . A s h l e y immensely for her continued service and dedication to the town of Greenwich and beyond.

Her Sentinel Award is certainly well-deserved!

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Wildly Successful: Hirudo Medicinalis

By Jim Knox Imagine a creature with ten eyes, six stomachs, three sets of tooth-studded jaws boasting 100 body-cutting edges, and suckers to latch onto prey— and you’ve conjured up the perfect villain for the next sci-fi franchise. Since we’re exploring the bounds of imagination, imagine this creature feasts on human blood and can gain 10 times its weight while it drains you of the precious lifesustaining red stuff. Hard to believe? What ’s more, this beast possesses an anesthetic in its saliva, enabling it to bite its unsuspecting prey without alerting it to the attack, and an anticoagulant to increase blood flow and expedite its lifesiphoning meal. If the idea of such a beast is not appealing to you, you’re not alone. This creature is not only real, it has been simultaneously reviled and prized for millennia.

Topping out at eight inches in length, Hirudo medicinalis, properly k nown as the European Medicinal Leech, is a small beast with a big impact.

Known, and utilized, by medical practitioners since the time of the Greek physician, Nicander,

in 200 BC, these spineless wonders have been improving t he l ive s of hu ma n s dow n through the ages. Sometimes the most miraculous of nature’s life forms come in the most unappealing packages.

With a f lattened body with no discernible head, a front and rear sucker, and 34 body segments, the green and brown leech may not win many beauty contests. It will however vie for the title the world’s most beneficial parasite.

How could this be? If you t houg ht pa rasite s have no redeeming qualities, you’d be in good company. Nearly everyone feels the same way. Like most Fa i r f ield Cou nt y residents who have had their share of mosquito bites at a barbeque, or worse yet, suffered through a bout of Lyme Disease, we’re fed up with creatures who feed on us. Yet, parasites come in myriad varieties and the most successful parasites are the ones who feed off their hosts with little ill effect. Enter the M e d i c i n a l L e e c h . Fe e d i n g a sma ll amount f rom their mammalian hosts (they don’t specif ically target humans), these creatures parlay a single The first recorded applications were observed in ancient meal into months of sustenance Eygpt. In addition, Chinese, Arabic, Anglo-Saxon, Ancient a n d r e p r o du c t i o n o f t h e i r Greek, and Roman medical records have many references to medical leech therapy and in the last 30 years, it has young.

Of the 300 or so k now n become an important part of scientific research according species, the Medicinal Leech, to the United States National Library of Medicine National and its close cousin, Hirudo Institutes of Health. verbana, are among the only s p e c i e s u s e d i n m e d i c a l service of these creatures is or leechcraft was practiced in t h e r a p i e s . T h e h i s t o r y o f quite lengthy. Hirudotherapy ancient China, India, and Egypt

Imagine a creature with ten eyes, six stomachs, three sets of tooth-studded jaws boasting 100 body-cutting edges, and suckers to latch onto prey—and you’ve conjured up the perfect villain for the next sci-fi franchise."

at least 3,500 years ago. By the medieval era, early European medicine employed leeching so often, the modern term “leech” derived from the Anglo-Saxon word, “laece,” for doctor. In fact, the European Medicinal Leech was so ef fective and prized in early medicine, it was overhar vested to near extinction in its native Western Europe. Thankfully, the species hung on in Czarist Russia, where it became the source of a lucrative trade, ensuring its survival.

Seemingly simple at a casual g la nce, t h is is no com mon bloodsucker. Dubbed “Nature’s Pharmacopeia,” the Medicinal Leech’s signature bite confers a host of benefits for what ails our species. Its enzyme and protein cocktail aid in the generation of blood cells, the boosting of metabolism and the stimulation of the circulatory system. The leech’s benef its extend over the spectrum of medicine from cosmetic surgical patients to stroke victims. Additionally, it offers clinical benefit to patients s u f fe r i n g f r o m i n fe r t i l it y, diabetes, heart disease and glaucoma. It even helps us to measurably lower the bane o f t h e w e s t e r n d i e t— h i g h cholesterol.

While discounted and synonymous with “barbarism” or “q u a cke r y ” t h r ou g hout most of the history of modern medicine, leeches have gotten us forgetful humans to come around to their timeless—and

very real curative abilities.

F r o m p r ov i d i n g e s s e n t i a l anti-coagulating therapy for transplant patients, to clotbust i ng d r ugs for pat ients with bleeding disorders, the leech has proven its worth to countless patients—medical professionals worldwide since the 1950s. Perhaps no f iner validation for these medical wonders ca me i n the for m of of f ic ia l appr ov a l of t he Medicinal Leech as a “Medical Device” by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2004!

In lifetimes beyond count, wild creatures have adapted to forbidding habitats amid intense competition, devising ingenious strategies for survival. Every living creature offers us discovery, innovation, and insight. In the Medicinal Leech the uninformed sees a spineless blood sucker, a creature of revulsion. For how many creatures can we say that for every bit it takes, it gives back tenfold? The recipient of an organ transplant, the grandchildren of a recovering stroke victim need no convincing. For them, the leech could receive no higher regard and no greater thanks.

Jim Knox serves as the Curator of Education for Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and as a Science Advisor for The Bruce Museum.

Jim enjoys sharing his work with wildlife with audiences in Connecticut and beyond.

CALVIN AND HOBBES © 1988 Watterson. Reprinted with permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.

Rebuilding the Nursery School Community

By David Cohen When you visualize the ideal community vibe in your nursery school, what do you see? In my mind, there are parents reconnecting, new families being actively welcomed into conversations and children showing confidence in making new friends. This past year has included challenges, where families were limited in interaction and events were few and far between. I encourage

you to see this year as a blank slate, where you can be part of creating a beautiful version of community.

Whether you choose to lead or to be a participant, take the opportunity to make your school welcoming. Some w ill plan the social events, sharing their creativity and precious hours of hard work. Others will be influencers, encouraging friends to show up and be enthusiastic.

If those roles are not your style, be present and supportive.

A signature occurrence, when I used to prov ide inperson tours, was the spontaneous introduction from a parent who happened to be in the hall. “Are you new to Greenwich? Have you gotten

“Are you new to Greenwich? Have you gotten settled in? My daughter goes to school here and we love it. Here’s my number, in case you have any questions.” Just think about how that kicks off your experience. settled in? My daughter goes to school here and we love it.

Here’s my number, in case you have any questions.” Just think about how that kicks off your experience. You’re new to the community and you don’t feel

like an outsider. You now know someb o dy ’s na me a nd c a n ask seemingly silly questions, rather than worrying or feeling unprepared.

With th is fou ndation of kindness, many opportunities

arise. Some favorites at my school are: • Group texts amongst the parents in a classroom • Class playdates at the park • Volunteering to be a Room Parent • Chairing or being a member of the Events Committee • Participating in teacher appreciation Creating this culture in your school will take some work.

Start by engaging the Director, as well as other parents in the program. Put events on the calendar and some money into the budget. If this is a priority, resources will be needed. Be sure to avoid some common pitfalls, like cliques or planning

too many events. Keep it simple and inclusive and you have a recipe for success. The results can be amazing! You get to enjoy a cheerful, social environment every day. Your children see a model of positive relationships.

You make friends who may remain so for life!

David Cohen is the Director of Schools at Temple Sholom, overseeing Selma Maisel Nursery School and the TSLC religious school. With over 30 years in the field, David holds Master's deg rees in E a rly Child hood Education Administration and in Jewish Education, as well as completing all but a dissertation toward a doctorate in Leadership in Education.

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