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YOUR NEWS BRIEF The trails at the Audubon are open for all to enjoy!

Eli Schaffer, Director of the Audubon Center in Greenwich, informed us that the trails are open and this is a wonderful time to see the end of the spring migration and other wildlife. He also said the center’s store is open for curbside pickup.

Birding, or ornithology, has become very popular this year the Audubon’s store has all you need for back ya rd bi rd i ng.

They can be reached at 203-869-5272 or www. greenwich.audubon.org -In light of recent crimes involving mail in town, police remind residents to be on the lookout for any packages delivered to their house that they did not order.

Some Big Changes on Greenwich Avenue Pedestrian Outdoor Mall Taking Shape

By Richard Kaufman First Selectman Fred Camillo and State Rep. Livvy Floren (R149) welcomed Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz to town on Monday af ternoon to tour Greenwich Avenue, which was preparing to partially close as part of a plan to turn the entire .65 mile stretch into a pedestrian mall.

Last week , the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved plans to close down the Avenue from Havemeyer Place to Railroad Avenue as part of Phase 1, from June 2 through September 2.

On Monday morning, physical barriers were placed at intersections on Greenwich Avenue to stop traffic from entering between Havemeyer Place and Railroad Avenue. An emergency lane for fire, police and EMS was constructed with controlled access by authorities at Havemeyer Place.

By the afternoon, residents began trickling in and taking advantage of outdoor dining.

Camillo said the reaction to the closure has been positive, especially from the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. "There's excitement and anticipation. I think little by little you'll see more

--Greenwich Public Schools are planning for multiple scenarios regarding the new academic year, including the possible r et u r n of st udent s to classrooms in the fall.

--Just under 100 protesters, largely high school students and young adults from Greenwich, gathered in front of the local police station on June 1 in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed, black man, at the hands of four white police off icers in Minneapolis last week.

--Plans for the pedestrian mall on Greenwich Avenue are underway.

Phase 1 of the plan closed from Havemeyer Place to Railroad Avenue, from June 2 through September 2. Phase 2 will close the Avenue to vehicular traffic from Putnam Avenue to Lewis Street, and Phase 3 will include Lewis to Havemeyer Place. The closures will be in effect all day.

--The Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich announced the appointment of Cristina Vittoria as Chief Executive Off icer, effective July 1, 2020. She currently serves as the organization’s Vice President of Development and will succeed Bobby Walker, Jr. whose decision to accept an opportunity at Greenwich Academy was announced earlier this year.

-Just as Connecticut a nd Gr e enw ich b e g i n to reopen for business, several national chain s t o r e s o n G r e e nw i c h Avenue have b oa rde d u p t h e i r w i n d ow s . A drive down Greenwich Av e n u e a n d y o u s e e Hermes, Baccarat, Apple and others have a new look. Apple went so far as to paint their boarded windows white. Local, non-chain stores remain open and we encourage you to support our local economy.

people out here after a few months of being inside,” he said.

Bysiewicz believes the p e d e s t r i a n m a l l w i l l h ave a positive impact on businesses as they look to get back on their feet as reopening in Connecticut continues. There are 27 restaurants along Greenw ich Avenue, and 17 in Phase 1 alone.

“Since May 20, I have traveled to different parts of our state to see how businesses are preparing to we l c o m e b a c k c u s to m e r s under phase 1. One thing is clear: municipal leaders and business State Rep. Livvy Floren and First Selectman Fred Camillo on Greenwich Avenue. ow n e r s a r e c o m i n g up w it h (John Ferris Robben photo) innovative and creative ways to help expand outdoor dining or create a safe shopping experience for consumers,” she said. “By closing down parts of a roadway to vehicular traffic or installing concrete barriers, local restaurants will be able to add more tables that are six feet apart and cater to more customers.”

Vicente Siguenza, owner of Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant and South Bay Mediterranean Kitchen, both located in Phase 1, is happy about the pedestrian mall three months and did not have and customers were enjoying best thing they could do. It's going and what it could mean for the takeout services. On Monday, lunch. to be amazing for the businesses merchants on Greenwich Avenue. several tables were set up outside "I'm very excited. This is the See AVENUE page 5 South Bay had been closed for

"The town acted swiftly to close schools, and now during phase 1 of reopening, Greenwich and its health department are finding ways to help boost local restaurants and businesses."​ Lt Gov. Susan Bysiewicz

A Protest and A Dialogue

Protesters rally to decry police brutality, talk with GPD.

By Foster Steinbeck Just under 100 protesters, largely high school students and young adults as well as one or two RTM members, gathered in front of the local police station on June 1 in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.

The protesters held up signs and shouted chants of “No peace, no justice,” “George Floyd,” and “Black Lives Matter” and talked w ith police of f icials as other officers flanked the demonstration.

“We're not saying that no other lives matter, but black lives, right now, are at stake, and we're the ones that are being technically hunted dow n. A nd I'm really tired of it,” Taylor Richards said, a protester. “I have a nephew, who's really scared to go outside to play on the playground … because of what's going on in the world right now.”

The Greenw ich protest, one of many nationwide which have sparked riots in multiple cities, was peaceful and lasted approximately two hours.

“We're not out here looting we're not out here, rampaging in the streets,” another protester, Naq u a n M a s s ey, s a id . “ T h i s

is Gre enw ich, we’re doi ng it peacefully. We're not out here going against the police, we're not breaking their stuff or anything.

We just want to talk.”

Greenw ich Chief of Police Jim Heavey and First Selectman Fred Camillo came out just past the front doors of the department bu i ld i ng a nd sp oke w it h t he protesters, who raised concerns about overpoliced minorities in Greenwich, the effectiveness of filing complaints to the department and systemic bias at-large in American policing.

Police Chief James Heavey and other police officials listen to protestors concerns. For In response, Camillo stressed more photos see page 4, go to the Greenwich Sentinel website or facebook page. the importance of maintaining and (John Ferris Robben photos) increasing dialogue between the police and the community, citing the count y ’s Com munit y and protesting peacefully. I think that's talking and expressing your views. out that nearby police off icers Police Partnership program which a good thing. That's what America But that in no way reflects on this monitoring the demonstration a i m s to i mpr ove com mu n it y is,” Camillo said to the protesters. police department, which goes weren’t tak ing the protesters seriously on multiple occasions, primarily criticizing the lack of input from other officers about the We appreciate people coming out and expressing their views and protest. protesting peacefully. I think that's a good thing. That's what “No one's tak ing any thing as a joke,” Camillo said to the America is,” Camillo said to the protesters. protesters, offering to meet with them in his office after the protest to keep the dialogue going.

A lt h ou g h t h e i nte r a c t i o n relations and address its problems. “And when we see an injustice, above and beyond in community like we saw in Minnesota, you relations.” between the police and protesters “We appreciate people coming should be here, and you should be Several protesters shouted See PROTEST page 4 out and expressing their views and

The GAF's Mission

By Richard Kaufman Ca rd i na l Stad iu m holds a special place in the hearts of those who live in Greenwich.

It's a place where kids can grow athletically, and it's the last scene in the chapter of a Greenwich High School career at graduation.

The Stadium has been a h o t top i c a r ou nd tow n , a s improvements and renovations are needed. One particular group, the Greenwich Athletic Foundation (GAF), has long been a supporter of seeing such changes.

The GAF is a 501c(3) orga n ization wh ich work s in cooperation with various town departments to improve, maintain and support Greenwich's athletic infrastructure.

Beginning in 2016, the GAF became involved as the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE) looked to c o m e up w it h a p l a n a n d

feasibility study on the Stadium.

In 2018, the GAF offered to raise private funds to try and help put an improvement plan together.

But since then, said GAF board member Rick Kral, the phased pr oj e c t to i mpr ove Ca r d i n a l Stadium has taken a few twists and turns, and it has now stalled.

The Municipal Improvement for the bleachers and special permit and site plan for Phase 1 went before the Planning & Zoning Commission on May 19.

The Commission said they want to take a look at the project in its entirety, and left the matter open.

The bleachers, which were shored up by the GAF through last December after they were deemed unsafe and in violation of safety code, can still be used if sports come back in the fall and proper inspections take place.

All throughout the planning process, the GAF has suggested

t h at t he B OE put to ge t he r a building committee, similar to what's been done w ith other projects over the years, to oversee with local knowledge and expertise to make sure plans stay streamlined and on track.

The BOE is not required to establish such a group because no state aid is involved, but to date a committee has not been formed, which Kral called "disappointing."

He added that the BOE and GAF “would be in a different place today t ha n we a re w it hout a doubt.”

GAF President, Rob Burton Jr., believes a building committee would benefit everyone involved.

"We'd like to have the building committee to shepherd us through t h i s p r o c e s s . It 's n o t a G A F project, but I think we have some resources and some wherewithal to help out the community and get

See GAF page 5

The Best Graduation Speech Ever

By Zilana Lee On June 1, 1997, the Chicago Tribune published online a mockgraduation speech by columnist, Mary Schmich. Age 43 at the time, Schmich felt she had a great deal of advice to give to young people.

Inspired by a woman she saw sunbathing during a walk along Lake Michigan, Schmich thought, “I hope she’s wearing sunscreen.”

Then in four hours, she wrote the speech which began with the line, “Wear sunscreen.”

Immediately upon publication, the speech went viral mostly by email. Lost in a thread of sharing the speech, it became falsely attributed to the commencement speech delivered by American aut hor Ku r t Von neg ut at t he

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Neither were correct – Vonnegut did not write the speech and never gave a commencement speech at the college.

Schmich is a Georgia native and previously served as a Tribune national correspondent based in Atlanta for five years, and Tribune Atlanta Bureau Chief. She earned a B.A. at Pomona College and attended journalism school at Stanford.

Schmich won a Pulitzer Prize for com ment a r y i n 2 01 2 a nd received awards from various other organizations including the Chicago Journalists Association and the Illinois Press Association.

You can find her full speech in place of the regular editorial on page 6.

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HEALTH NEWS

Our Red Cross CEO

By Anne White

The A merican Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter welcomed Stephanie Dun n Ashley as their new CEO in late March. In her new role, Dunn Ashley is overseeing the Red Cross in Westchester County, Rock land County, Greenwich Conn.; and West Point, N.Y. Dunn Ashley is well known a s a n a c t i ve vo lu nt e e r a n d strong member of the Greenwich community. She has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit sector for more than twenty years.

She most recently served as an extraordinarily successful Director of Special Events for Greenwich Hospital. A resident of Cos Cob, Dunn Ashley also ser ves as P resident of the Board of Directors and a service member of The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol.

“I cou ld n’t b e happier to welcome Stephanie to the Red Cross. She has the experience and the heart to really excel and help strengthen our capacity to help those who need it most,” said Giovanna Miller, Board

Stephanie Dunn Ashley, now CEO of the Red Cross in Westchester County, Rockland County, Greenwich, and West Point, N.Y. Ch a i r, A me r ic a n Re d Cr o s s Metro NY North Chapter.

For her part, Dunn Ashley said, “I am honored to work for an organization that has a reputation for enhancing lives and being there for people when they are most vulnerable,” said Stephanie Dunn Ashley. “I look forward to being part of a team that works around the clock on a mission of caring.”

As part of their humanitarian mission, the American Red Cross

Metro New York North Chapter provides emergency relief to residents impacted by disasters and supports our brave service members and their families.

The Chapter also works to make local communities safer and more resilient through collecting lifesaving blood, installing free smoke alarms, teaching health and safety skills like CPR, water safet y, and f irst aid; and by empowering our neighbors with emergency preparedness skills.

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In a "stay at home; live on your computer world," eye strain and other physical issues are a hazard. s w o l l e n , d r y, t i r e d l i d s ?

Me d ic a l ly, t hey may b e d r y from lack of a solid tear f ilm, and decreased blinking, both are easy to address. First, let’s blink more! Naturally, we don’t blin k as f req uently on the computer and a borderline dry eye may just need over the counter artificial tears and or a supplement of Flax seed capsules daily. Your eye doctor may have additional tricks to help this including better eyeglasses.

We have found great success when we reach a certain age and get some help with reading glasses, also over the counter, but it may not be enough in a Stay at Home World. Ask for a computer glass, or mono vision with your contact lens as an added bonus. Computer g lasses are prog ressive (not politically speaking) eyeglasses with two focal points, one at the computer monitor, and one to read documents. It involves a visit to the eye doctor - at least

Wash your hands and Wear a Mask!

The Rejection Coin

Healing from Fears of Abandonmet and Critisicm

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

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you can get out of the house and have a careful evaluation of that computer placement. While there, you may benef it from a comprehensive look at the lids.

Our eyelids contain signs of inflammation, not limited to dry eyes but allergies too. Again, OTC allergy drops help a lot but sometimes we need something stronger, not a quarantini, but maybe a new script. We talk about the allergy of the month club, and some people get them a l l ye a r long - t h is too may b enef it f rom a v isit to you r favored eye doctor.

How are your bright stars doing at home? A re the k ids getting this too? Well yes, more and more with at home learning, and home schooling, and home gaming. At least they no longer miss the bus in the morning! But they must be getting tired too.

More tips for the kids next week.

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It seems like only yesterday we we r e r u n n i n g f r o m o u r off ices to the Bright Lights of Broadway, without missing a beat! And now it seems like the only bright lights we see are from our computer screens. And they might seem a bit hazy! Our new stay-at-home vision, may have several causes, from the medically swollen lids to the physically "slouch in the couch” positioning. Let’s make it simple.

Sit up straight! Yes, mother knows best! It seems that some of the weary eye problems are f rom simply not position ing ourselves well. Let’s start with the lighting, which should come from our sides or behind our monitors. Ideally, window light should come perpendicular or 90 degrees away from the monitor, which reduces glare, especially if a high gloss finish is on the monitor (i.e. Apple iPads).

Next, we really need to get off the couch, find a comfortable chair, breath in, breath out, and be mindful of the monitor height.

Arm’s length is the best distance, unless you are T-Rex, then its 28-inches away from your face, to see well. A desk top monitor, may be easiest to fix, but what about the ubiquitous LAPTOP? A cost-ef fective solution is a Bluetooth keyboard! Set the add it ion a l keyb o a r d on t he kitchen table, and the opened l a p t o p o n s e ve r a l b o o k s t o elevate its height, look straight at that zoom screen and smile (plus no one will see the cob webs on the ceiling behind you).

But what about those

We a re ha rd-w i red to d isli ke rejection.

We experience rejection in one of two ways: abandonment or criticism, two sides of the same coin. This rejection coin is what virtually every argument is about. We typically partner with someone trig- gered by the opposite side of the coin. Which side of the rejection coin triggers you more? Ask your spouse (or teen) the same question.

We sometimes experience abandonment as being “not heard, unimportant, not seen, not cared about, or invisible” and criticism as being “judged, belittled, and never good enough.” People look at each other differently when they understand

that no one likes the rejection coin. This is not pathology. It is our basic human desire to avoid abandon- ment and criticism.

Nicole chased Caleb into his home office when he avoided their difficult conversations. Nicole thought that Caleb was uncaring and insensitive. Caleb perceived Nicole as aggressive and demanding.

When they realized that Caleb hated criticism and Nicole feared abandonment, Nicole learned to say things more gently and Caleb learned to stay present in the room. Seeing each other’s sensitivities as opposite sides of the same coin enabled them to understand each other better in moments of stress.

Greenwich resident Jill Woolworth is the author of the book, The Waterwheel available locally at Diane's Books.

Celebrating the 2020 Sentinel Awardee Pam Pagnani - a “can do” presence in town.

By Anne W. Semmes Pam Pagnani’s life experience has inspired her to benefit her hometown of Greenwich. In recognition of that ongoing benefit she is being honored w ith the 2020 Greenw ich Sentinel Award. Her high profile in town is as Senior Vice President of Sotheby’s International Realty where she manages 100-plus realtors and “runs the business.” But it’s her extraordinary empathetic embrace of her community that echoes, as she continues to bring her skill sets to her town.

“I like people,” Pagnani explains, “so, it’s just instinctive. I’ll be talking to you and I’ll be thinking what can I do to help you. And I’ll think of something…It’s all

she responded to a fire at the upscale Cocoanut Grove Club. Entering into the fiery site to save others, she became one of nearly 500 who died in that fire.

“Unfortunately,” shares granddaughter Pagnini, “at that fire they only had the turnaround door and the bodies piled up and they couldn't get out. She died of smoke inhalation.” Pagnani points to that story as a formative influence.

A d d to t h a t P a g n a n i ’s m o t h e r Virginia Riley Pagnani’s telling her stories of accompanying her brave nurse-mother as a child on visits to Boston’s neighborhoods of poverty where mothers would present their newborns in a dresser drawer. Daughter Pam’s takeway was an “understanding of giving, that you have to be appreciative

"I’ll be talking to you and I’ll be thinking what can I do to help you. And I’ll think of something." Pam Pagnani.

Above is a family photo taken with Pam's late mother, Ginger by her side.

Pam is third from the left in the back. Her son Charlie, who is to next to her says, “My mom has a contagiously positive personality, at all hours of the day. She is always trying to help people become the best versions of themselves.” Charlie is a Greenwich banker on his way to an MBA at Columbia.

organic. It's just a part of my nature. It's of everything you have and realize that almost like a gift.” so many people don't have so much.”

Yes, a gift she gives to the boards of Pam, as the oldest of a family of Pam's friend Helen FitzPatrick says of Pam, she is "Quietly accomplished. the Greenwich Land Trust, Greenwich six of the first Pagnani generation in Pam is one of those rare people who unselfishly give of themselves Riding Trails, Greenwich Preservation Greenwich, lived well and not far from without fuss or fanfare for the sole purpose of doing what is necessary Tr ust, her a l ma mater Gre enw ich her North Street School where her and right."

Academy Alumnae Association, the mom served on the PTA. While getting G r e e nw ich RT C – she r epr e s e nt s a superior education at Greenwich District 9, and the Inner City Foundation Academy she started a clothes gathering next, and then AmeriCares founder It was there Pagnani received the for Charity and Education. Others she’s effort for a lady friend at Neighbor- Bob Macauley brought her on board call from Sotheby’s International. “They served would fill this page. to-Neig hbor, while also reading to and soon Pagnani was helping start only hire lawyers as managers in their “I’m not sure Pam even knows the the elderly at Parsonage Cottage. In their program, Christmas in April that offices,” she explains. “As a lawyer you words ‘I can’t,’” says her friend and summertime she served as a Candy rehabilitates the houses of low-income are negotiating, you’re handling people.” long-term RTM Member Ed Dakakis. Striper volunteer at Greenwich Hospital. homeowners. She was being urged to As Brokerage Manager Pagnani, she “ W hen a nyone or a ny com mu n it y What’s that expression about the apple head up other efforts, but her divorce would newly be handling realtors. “And group needs assistance, Pam is there - not falling far from the tree? pointed her in a more lucrative direction, I said, now I'm putting on a new hat, I actively participating, providing thought Formative too was Pagnani’s trip to towards a law degree. With a loan, will learn what it is that you need and I leadership, supporting them financially Russia age 10 with her family, spending that mission was accomplished. Before will be there to deliver for you.” And she and even saying prayers for positive a month in Moscow during the cold long she was working in real estate at learned, “They work so much harder outcomes. One could not ask for a better war. “There was no toilet paper at that Douglas Elliman, commuting to New than they get credit for.” person to be their friend or to have time,” she recalls. “You saw the world York. Her career steppingstones took her “So, a long story short, I've been as an actively engaged person in our in a way that you said this just can't next she says to “the third largest law t he r e now si nc e 2 014 . It 's b e e n a PUB/POST: Sentinel; issueback community.” andGreenwich when you came you firm CODE: HSS-2020-42A be true, PRODUCTION: N/A in the world,”LIVE: None Ballantine, fascinating journey. I love the town. I just Dewey dates: 6/1 - 6/14 (5/26/2020) Pagnani’s desire to come to the aid of realized all the freedoms we have, the aka Dewey LeBoeuf. that firm live and breathe real estate.” Her peopleDESCRIPTION: The Best Orthopedics WORKORDER #: 74554 TRIM:When 10.75” x 10.8” her community might wellFILE: be03A-74550-04A-HSS-2020-42A.indd traceable luxuries we have.” So, her doubleSAP major closed its doors, sheBLEED: would #: HSS.HSSGEN.20000.B.011 None land on her oriented personality has her easily to her maternal grandmother. in college would be Political Science and feet in Greenwich at Whitman Breed involved she says “with individuals 212.237.7000 Margaret Hickey Riley was a nurse Economics.

Abbott & Morgan, as a partner in their who are making big decisions in their and administrator of public health Marriage and two children came real estate group. life. I'm very comfortable explaining in Boston on the night of 1942, when

the legalities of it, but I also am very practical.” And she’s empathetic: “Don't feel pressured by somebody thinking that you have to make a decision. My grandfather would say about housing, there’s always another street trolley coming around the corner. If you lose one house, there'll be another one. Don't worry.”

This pandemic has spoken to Pagnani in different ways. “My brother was sick, in hospital for 23 days, so I don't take it lightly.” On its upside, “We're going to learn about our families, our values, and the things that we appreciate.” And much appreciated is to have her visiting daughter Jennie, and husband Mark, and their two daughters Charlotte and Leigh, from their New York apartment. “My mother’s tireless

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POLICE WARN OF IDENTIFY THEFT

LOCAL NEWS UPDATES

Police said a mailbox on Lockwood Lane was damaged Sunday after someone tried to take mail from it. In light of this and other recent crimes involving mail in town, police remind residents to be on the lookout for any packages delivered to their house that they did not order, as it could indicate a person has stolen an identity and is using the home as a drop off point.

The department had seen an increase in bogus packages being delivered to homes in towns.

Anyone who receives a delivery in their name they did not purchase or witnesses a car pick up packages from a vacant porch is encouraged to contact the department at 203-622-8004.

OFFICER HONORED Chief James Heavey recognized Detective Carlos Franco as the GPD Officer of the Month.

Det. Franco used his training, experience, and superb work ethic in identifying, locating, and apprehending the suspect responsible for robbing a jewelry store in Byram on March 18, 2020.

The suspect was also involved in the homicide of the Stamford jewelry store owner on March 28, 2020. This investigation was transferred to the United States Department of Justice for prosecution.

Chief said "This arrest and excellent investigative effort clearly demonstrated Det. Franco's dedication to duty and superior job knowledge".

TIPPING FEES On July 1st a tipping fee will go into effect at the dump (Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility), of $112.00 per ton for commercialy haulers and a $25 permit fee for residents who decide to bring manage their own trash and recycling at the dump.

TOWN HALL RE-OPENS Greenwich Town Hall re-opened on June 1. The building will be open to visitors on an appointment-only basis. Appointments available from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – must be made in advance with individual Departments. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Visitors must wear face masks to gain entry to the building. As operations begin to resume at Town Hall, residents are encouraged to continue to conduct business online or via telephone.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 • The Department of Health has five phone lines specifically dedicated to the public for questions and answers about COVID-19. They are: 203-622-7865; 203-622-7703; 203-622- 7614; 203-622-7842 and 203622-7836. • Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health: call center for any questions about the virus, can be reached at 833-275-9644.

ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS

The Department of Human Ser v ices encourages residents to call if they need assistance with basic needs such as food, finances, and living arrangements. The number is 203-622-3800.

LOSS, GRIEF VIRTUAL SUPPORT The American Red Cross in Connecticut has a free Virtual Family Assistance Center to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. People can visit RedCross.org/vFAC to access a support hub with special virtual programs, information, referrals and services to support families in need. The hub will also connect people to other community resources provided by 2-1-1, CT VOAD, and other partners. People without Internet access can call 833-492-0094 for help.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Client families in need of assistance are referred by The Greenwich Department of Human Services. Anyone can donate funds or buy food items for people in need. Simply select the food and click to pay. Visit ntngreenwich.org

SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Kids In Crisis Trained Crisis Counselors are available around the clock to provide support to children and families. The helpline number is 203661-1911. Kids In Crisis has a Wish List on their website (kidsincrisis.org/ways-to-give/wish-list) of items they need, which they will continue to update.

DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES If you are in crisis, please call the 24/7 YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services Hotline at 203-622-0003.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS NAMI Southwest CT National Alliance on Mental Illness offers various online support groups. Visit namisouthwestct.org

TAG (Transportation Association of Greenwich) TAG is ex tending their ser v ices to help r e sident s who a r e homeb ou nd du r i ng t he Coronavirus emergency by delivering food and bringing seniors to critical appointments.

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You will need to complete and submit the form.

VITA will then schedule a one-hour time slot on the portal to have a phone or video interview to complete and review returns. You may begin the process by using this link: form.jotform. com/200751255209146

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED The Greenwich Fire Department is currently seek ing civic-minded Greenwich citizens to become volunteer f iref ighters within all the Volunteer Fire Companies/Fire Patrol throughout town. Anyone interested in learning more about the GFD should call recruitment coordinator Brian Kelly at 203-618-8877 or email: BKelly@ greenwichct.org

CENSUS 2020 Participate in Census 2020 - go to my2020census.gov and enter your code or home address. For people who do not have access to a computer, they can complete it by calling these numbers: English: 1-84 4-330-2020; Spanish: 1-844-468-2020; Chinese (Mandarin): 1-844391-2020; Chinese (Cantonese): 1-844-398-2020; Haitian Creole: 1-844-474-2020.

GPD NON-EMERGENCY LINE If you are concerned about an activity or a group not following COVID-19 protocols, please call the Greenwich Police Department’s nonemergency phone number: 203-622- 8004.

GBC GREENHOUSE BY APPOINTMENT The Greenwich Botanical Center offers ShopBy-Appointment access to their greenhouse. How it works: 1) Email your appointment request: select a one-hour slot on Mon, Wed, Thu or Fri, 10am4pm. 2) Await confirmation from greenhouse staff for your desired time. 3) Invite up to three friends or family members to join you. 4) Arrive and shop.

PARKS & RECREATION UPDATES • T h e te n n i s c o u r t s o n L o u g h l i n Ave nu e w i l l r e o p e n o n S a t u r d a y, M a y 3 0 .

• A l s o on M ay 3 0, dou ble s ten n i s w i l l b e a l lowe d at a l l Tow n cou r ts t hat a re op en.

• The Cobber North restaurant at The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is now open with patio dining and take-out available.

(8) skateboarders will be allowed at one time.

Tickets may be purchased online. Details on admission and operating procedures can be found at greenwichct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15557/ Skatepark-Re-opening--Rules

BEACH CONCESSIONS LIMITED REOPENING The concessions at Greenwich Point and By ram park s reopened on May 2 2 . Both concessions have limited grab-and-go menu items available. At Greenwich Point, the south concession will be open. The concession at the Susie Baker Pavilion will remain closed as well as the beach, Innis Arden Cottage, all restrooms, picnic tables and g rills. A ll seaside church services have been suspended until further notice. All visitors are reminded to maintain social distancing and to wear face masks when using the concessions.

GRIFF EXPANDS HOURS OF PLAY FOR GOLF Hours of play have been expanded at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pro shop is now open to allow customers inside the facility. There is a maximum limit of eight (8) people, including staff.

Details on playing at The Griff can be found at thegriffgolf.org

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AT GREENWICH LIBRARY Greenwich Library is offering a wealth of helpful, educational and fun virtual events, including storytimes, book clubs, job search coaching, author conversations and more. Virtual programs can be found on the Library’s online calendar (greenwichlibrary.org), where you can register and then receive a join link and password.

Audubon Opens Trails The trails at the Audubon are open for all to enjoy! Eli Schaffer, Director of the Audubon Center in Greenwich, informed us that the trails are open and this is a wonderful time to see the end of the spring migration and other wildlife. He also said the center’s store is open for curbside pickup. Birding, or ornithology, has become very popular this year the Audubon’s store has all you need for backyard birding.

They can be reached at 203-869-5272 or www. greenwich.audubon.org

SKATE PARK RE-OPENS T h e G r e e nw i c h S k a t e P a r k r e - o p e n e d Saturday, May 23. The park will be open Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 7 p.m., and 12:30 to 7 p.m. on weekends. To ensure social distancing, face masks will be required and a maximum of eight

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were contentious and unruly at times, Camillo said the experience was “overwhelmingly” positive as the demonstration fostered dialogue between the groups.

As the protest died down, a small number of demonstrators remained and camped out in the middle of Greenwich Avenue, continuing to nonviolently chant and display signs. The group again voiced their frustration at the guarding off icers’ silence, who formed a ring around the remaining protesters.

Officer Brian Tornga — who voiced sympathy for their cause — of fe r e d , t he n b oug ht , t he remaining protesters several boxes of large pizzas, which they ate in the middle of the Avenue.

Tornga was unable to be reached for comment.

“Some people will say that it's just trying to shut us up, but I think that this is kind of a peace offering and hopefully that this is the first step into a better direction,” Richards said. “I commend the officer that got us a pizza. I do not like how the other officers are silent because silence speaks volumes, in my eyes.”

Richards then went to ask a few of the surrounding officers for their opinions on the protest.

The questioned officers brief ly expressed their desire to keep the peace and ensure safety, but didn’t directly give an opinion on the protest’s goals of racial justice.

“I remember watching videos of Eric Garner ... so many years ago, and the fact this is still happening is really upsetting, and I feel like you just have to do your part,” Protester Alexia Towle said. “It's immoral to stay on the sidelines.”

Another protester, Greenwich High School senior Victoria Fu, said she wants to fight for change now and avoid being nagging the younger generation to make change when she’s older “I 'm f rom M i n ne ap ol is. I moved here four years ago. I just feel like this town is so white, and it's so privileged and rich, and

I think it's important that we're talking about important issues here,” Fu said. “This is the time to make a difference.”

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o n t h e Av e n u e a n d f o r t h e consumers," Siguenza said, noting that he'll have about 12-15 tables on the sidewalk at South Bay, and 8-10 at Harvest.

Participating businesses must obey all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, and social distancing must be adhered to in accordance with Department of Health standards.

Theresa O'Connor, manager at Diane's Books located at 8 Grigg St., just off of Greenwich Avenue, said she believes the pedestrian mall won't have a big impact on the store because of a lack of parking.

"I'm happy that the

restaurants are able to serve, but it's been harder for customers to come to our store. They usually pull up in their car and run in.

They can't do that now," she said.

"Essentially closing Greenwich Avenue has closed Grigg Street, a one way street."

Pete Sheth, who works at Zyn's, an old school newsstand store on Greenw ich Avenue, is concerned about the lack of parking as well.

"Our customers are quick in and out. They're not going to spend more than 5-10 minutes in the whole store. They're not going to walk 2-3 blocks to get small stuff like a newspaper," he said.

Camillo said the town will adjust and evolve to businesses who are adversely impacted, a nd p os si bly add p a rk i ng i f need be. R ight now, the only vehicles that will have access to

GAF

From Page 1 this thing done," he said.

Mike Jedlicka, a GAF member and a builder in town, said the BOE should establish a building committee so they can focus on other issues.

“I want our Board of Education, especially in today’s environment, focused on distanced learning, how we’re going to handle bussing going forward, post-COVID issues, and how we’re going to get our teachers and everyone on the same page so our kids can have a good learning environment,” he said.

“They should not be bothered about where a light pole has to be in relation to an elevator shaft in the Stadium. That’s not what the Board of Education should be focused on. They’re not builders.”

The GAF believes that the plan to fix Cardinal Stadium has morphed into a much larger project than originally conceived, which now involves constructing an access road from the rear school parking lot to the Post Road as another form of egress to take some load off of Hillside Road. Kral said the BOE has gotten "diverted" from the original plan of fixing the Stadium.

Burton acknowledged that something needs to be done to address the traffic and safety issues on Hillside Road. He added that there are pros and cons, and neighborhood challenges the community needs to be mindful of with residents not only Hillside Road, but on nearby Overlook Drive and other side streets.

Burton wants the Cardinal Stadium project hashed out in a way that addresses the community's needs, while keeping in mind a new economic environment in a post-COVID world.

"I quite honestly think we should take our time, do it right and not have a fractured process which is sort of what is being proposed, and do it in a way that sort of addresses the community's needs, which are several here, including a stadium that meets today's standards in terms of ADA compliance, a bathroom, running water out there that could address the student athletes and also the fans," Burton said. "I'd like to do it the right way and not do a rushed project just because it's on top of people's minds. Let's do it the right way."

In the application from the May 19 Planning & Zoning meeting, Phase 1 included replacement of the home side bleachers and press box with elevator access; construction of buildings under the bleachers to provide a home team room; public toilet rooms and support spaces.

Site improvements included upgrading the access drive to the bleacher area for delivery, food trucks, emergency access, an improved driveway from the Post Road to a new parking area that contains all of the required handicapped parking spaces; a new ticket kiosk and replacement of the performance lighting fixtures on the current poles.

Phase 2 included the replacement of the visitor’s side bleachers; a new building for a visitor’s team room; public toilets and storage; relocation of the tennis courts; extension of the driveway to connect with the High School parking lots via a bridge; additional parking, a practice field area; and related wetlands mitigation and landscaping.

"There are components of phase 1 that also are relying on phase 2 to make everything work," Kral said.

Greenwich Avenue will be for trash pickup, commercial vehicles for the delivery of supplies, and emergency vehicles.

Plans for Phase 2 and 3 are already in the works, and could be presented to the Board of Selectmen dur ing their nex t me et i ng on Ju ne 11. Ca m i l lo said there won’t be much more than two weeks between the implementation of each phase.

Phase 2 will close the Avenue to vehicular traffic from Putnam Avenue to Lewis Street, and Phase 3 will include Lewis to Havemeyer Place. The closures will be in effect all day.

Handicap parking stalls will be available on side streets, and curbside pickup locations for businesses will be available at the top of Arch Street, Fawcet Place and Railroad Avenue.

Additional parking will also be

“In 2016, there was a survey done and it was recommended that we redo the Stadium. It didn’t say anything about a road, it didn’t say anything about an access way. The edict in 2016 was to rebuild Cardinal Stadium; not do half of it, not do part of it, not tie the second half of it to another project that you’d like to have done,” Jedlicka added. “We can get behind trying to support that, too, but I know for a fact the ins and outs that are going to be involved with moving tennis courts closer to the wetlands, that is a major local and state issue.”

The GAF wants to see the Stadium components taken care of at the same time in Phase 1, rather than split up.

Because of how the process had gone and the feeling that there was no direction, the GAF felt it would take substantially longer to complete the project.

As a result, they recently decided to rescind their offer of raising private funds. "[We had concerns] with the BOE not following some of the recommendations we were trying to make as a partner group. The project was not really following the town's process of putting together the Municipal Improvement and going through the application process the way we felt was most efficient and beneficial to the project and to the users that were looking forward to getting the Stadium done in the short term," Kral said.

Jedlicka said the project was being rushed because the BOE had requested an MI and special permit and site plan at the same meeting last month.

Fundraising would have been a challenge, according to Burton.

"We'd love to have a clear message from the town on how they would like us to help them out. We've offered to fundraise on their behalf, but we have not been shown a path to do so. We've asked what the town's policy is on naming rights, on selling bricks.

So far to date we have not gotten a response from the BOE on how we can go about raising money.

Until that's laid out, it's tough for us to raise money when we're not sort of given a path forward on how to raise it."

The GAF would get involved in the future if need be.

Burton continued, "I want to see this thing addressed, and we stand willing and ready to help them raise money for it once things become clearer."

Burton and Jedlicka grew up in town and were teammates on the GHS football team in the early 1990’s. Both have kids in the Greenwich Public School System, and said Cardinal Stadium is special to them.

"To see it in its current state is mind boggling given the resources we have in this town. To have it fall apart and not being addressed for years is something that's shameful in my mind," Burton said.

"Every kid who goes through that school is going to have their day in the sun there and be recognized in front of their peers and family and in front of their community [at graduation], and to have it in that sort of state right now is embarrassing."

Jedlicka has two children at GHS, and one at Eastern Middle School.

“I would like for them to enjoy an improved, proper facility like we see throughout Fairf ield County, and I'd like my grandkids to grow up here.

That would be a dream, but it's not going to happen if this is not addressed properly,” Jedlicka continued.

“We have one opportunity I feel to do the project right, and that time is now.”

available at People’s United Bank via access at Railroad Avenue.

Cam illo said the plans to close down Greenwich Avenue to vehicular traffic has had a lot of moving parts, but he credited those at Town Hall, and the police and fire departments for working as a team to help make it come to fruition.

Camillo has long been a proponent of connecting G r e e n w i c h Av e n u e t o t h e waterfront, and bringing back the old time pedestrian mall feel in downtown Greenwich, which he said will be a multi-year process.

He mentioned that perhaps in the future, a trolley system can return to Greenwich Avenue, originating from Town Hall and run every 30 minutes.

"I do think in the next few ye a r s yo u'r e g o i n g to s e e a different Greenwich Avenue," he

said.

The town has received calls from residents who are offering up suggestions on how to improve the closure. They’re also asking about how to implement similar ideas to Byram, Glenville, Old Greenwich, Cos Cob and Chickahominy.

“Get a group together,” said Camillo last week. “Start talking and come up with ideas. You don’t have to wait for this to be done to have a parallel track with other parts of town. Each of those towns offer their own challenges.”

As the weather warms up and people begin to come outside, Greenwich residents must remain vigilant against the coronavirus. " There's some sense of normalcy right now and that's a good thing," Camillo continued, referring to activity on Greenwich Avenue. "As long as we keep our eye on the ball and don't take

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work to improve others’ lives,” observes Jennie, “is truly what drives her. She has always been dedicated to assisting people in any way she can.”

The ability to work from home remotely Pagnani believes is going to change real estate.

“People will feel I don't need to commute to New York anymore so I can be in the woods or in Vermont if I so choose. I can work at home and be with my family, exactly where I am now.

Everybody and his brother are coming out of New York City because they didn't like being pent up or worried about elevators and close combined areas and not being able to have green grass, fresh air and everything that we offer here. So, we're seeing a little bit of a resurgence here, even if its backcountry, which is wonderful.”

our foot off the gas pedal, it'll get better. We have to make sure we still remember where we are."

Bysiewicz praised Camillo and the town for navigating one of the first big coronavirus hotspots in the state.

“Throughout this pandemic, we have seen state and municipal leaders step up when we need them most. COVID-19 hit Fairfield County hard," Bysiewicz said.

"Since the start of this public health emergency, First Selectman Camillo, the Board of Selectmen, and other local and state officials, have been instr umenta l in protecting the health and safety of Greenwich residents. The town acted swiftly to close schools, and now during phase 1 of reopening, Greenwich and its health department are finding ways to help boost local restaurants and businesses."​

Pagnani has played a part in getting her realtors up to speed with their technology. “We have all these virtual tools that are at our fingertips as realtors,” she says, “so why not have intensive everyday classes so no one's left behind. They can learn and I say to them, even if everything goes back to somewhat of a more normal situation, you now have that confidence in yourself that you may not have had before.”

Pagnani would love to be a teacher she says.

“Maybe there’s still time.” But how when her day starts at eight and continues till eight or nine each night. Then there’s those night board meetings, “Then I'll come home and finish working,” she says, and luckily, “I don’t need much sleep.”

Pagnani see her pivot into the real estate business has ta ken a l l of her sk i l l sets for networking. “The teaching, the coaching, the love of people, the love of real estate have really been a nice fit for me in these kind of golden years, if you will,” she says. Pagnani appears to be spinning gold all the time.

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Best Graduation Speech Ever Written in 1997 by Mary Schmich (see front page for background)

Wear sunscreen.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now.

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they’ve faded. But trust me, in 20 years, you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine.

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Connecticut, Start Thinking About Tomorrow

By Ryan Fazio The pandemic will cause permanent social change in our country. But is Connecticut and its state government ready to adapt?

Two trends are already raising the stakes for our state’s future. First, families in New York and other cities are eager to leave their small dwellings and dense neighborhoods for greener pastures. Some of them have already set their sights on our town and neighboring ones for their natural beauty and strong communities. The home rental markets are booming locally and realtors are also reporting increased interest from buyers.

Second, millions of Americans are now able to w o r k r e m o t e l y, m e a n i n g that they can move and live anywhere in the country. Some major companies like Facebook and Twitter have already said

Don’t worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in Column your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 pm on some idle Tuesday.

they will permit employees to work from home permanently.

Others are likely to follow their lead. We want these workers and their families to come to Connecticut, raise home values, broaden our tax base, create jobs, and contribute to charity.

But while these major social changes are an opportunity for Connecticut to do better, three major underlying policy problems stand in the way.

First, Connecticut does not provide a reward to work here compared to our high-tax neighbors. Consider a married couple mak ing between $100,000 and $150,000 combined. They would pay a 5.5 percent marginal income tax in Connecticut and New Jersey and 6.1 percent in New York.

In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, that couple would face a tax rate of 5.0 and 4.8 percent, respectively. Small changes to marginal rates could have a large effect on whether people in the northeast move to or

from Connecticut.

Second, and more importantly, our overall tax burden on families is much higher than the rest of the country’s. According to the non-partisan Tax Foundation, Connecticut faces the secondhighest tax burden of any state— slightly lower than New York and slightly higher than New Jersey. But if much of our highquality, high-skilled workforce in southwestern Connecticut can work from anywhere, what is to stop them from moving to Palm Beach or Harris Counties, to say nothing of Westchester or Bergen? We cannot settle for being slightly better than New York. The size of government must be addressed.

T h i r d , we mu s t c r e at e a sustainable economic environment for the future to attract good jobs and investment in our community.

Connecticut infamously has the second-highest unfunded liability and debt burden in the

country. That bill will come due to regular families in the form of much higher taxes and worse services if nothing is done.

Employers and workers are wise to this risk and so it must be confronted by state leaders here and now. They can start by stopping $350 million of pay raises for state employees this year when so many private sector workers have lost their jobs.

Most of these policy problems are not new, but they are more important in the face of new economic and social realities. The politicians in Hartford have been decadent and stubborn for many years, taking more power for themselves and raising taxes on families over and over— including this term. It’s time for a change. Now more than ever our community needs new thinking in Hartford—or new leaders who will bring it.

Ryan Fazio is the Republican candidate for the 36th State Senate District.

How are We Going to Get Through Summer?

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Sing.

Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts. Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.

Floss.

Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long and, in the end, it’s only with yourself.

Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults.

If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements.

Stretch.

Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives.

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don’t.

Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.

Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll have children, maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either.

Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else’s.

Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don’t be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.

Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.

Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.

Do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly.

Get to know your parents. You never know when they’ll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings. They’re your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.

Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel.

Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise.

Politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, you’ll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble, and children respected their elders.

Respect your elders.

Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you’ll have a wealthy spouse.

But you never know when either one might run out.

Don’t mess too much with your hair or by the time you’re 40 it will look 85.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia.

Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.

But trust me on the sunscreen.

By Bobbi Eggers As homework eases and the days get longer, we are all trying to figure out what the Summer of 2020 is going to look like.

Summer camps won’t happen, far f lung travel is on hold and and summer rituals and routines have been upended. Life changes week to week.

Here in Greenwich, we have a lot to be thankful for. Thank God for Tod’s Point and all of our amazing parks and verdant open spaces. Changes are afoot. My realtor friends are busy showing houses, after the market was nearly at a standstill only a few months ago. New Yorkers are f leeing the city with their children, not wanting to be trapped in apartments if another pandemic hits. Our Town is being resourceful, closing of f Greenwich Avenue to safely social distance and try to entice people to dine comfortably outdoors. We are eating in makeshift fenced areas on blacktop, a glass of Whispering Angel sitting at a table in a

parking lot has never tasted better.

There are changes at home as well.

Siblings are bonding in a way that only used to happen two generations ago. They may argue and have tantrums, but they figure it out and move on to the next hour and the next day. The silver lining in this is, it can help them to be better partners in life. An argument doesn’t mean the relationship is over. It means you have to work through it and next time, pick your battles. Love endures, if you are truly committed, and that is a huge lesson for anyone to learn – how to partner for the long haul.

Meals have become what we used to reserve to celebrate a birthday or holidayeveryone helping out and then sitting down together. We love our dinner conversations with our post college refugees at home. It doesn’t always have to be about the news.

The other night at dinner, I took out a book called “If.” It lists “If ” questions to ask friends or family at dinners. I plucked a few from the book and had each family member pull out a question. I wasn’t sure if it would work, but it was a huge hit and they pulled out the book and continued to read more “If” questions out loud. Aside from changing the same dinner table conversations during the pandemic, it allowed us to open up to reveal truths and provoke conversation.

“If you could have been a jury member in any court case in history, which trial would you choose?” “If you could have directed any film in history, what movie would it be?” “If you were to select a food that best describes your character, what food would it be?” I hope this pandemic inspires people to have age appropriate,

interesting conversations. It becomes another life lesson- it teaches young people how to be interesting to others, how to have meaningful conversations, pay attention to current events, vote because it matters, and enjoy sharing opinions.

For those with younger children, I think parents fear the “B” word: Boredom.

But, boredom opens other doors. There are incredible things that come out of downtime, free thinking, and unscheduled play. It sparks creative thinking. Some of the great creative minds of our time attribute their success to building DIY tents out of sheets, big empty refrigerator boxes, flashlights, ghost stories and building blocks that magically became castles or, in Steven Spielberg’s case, science fiction storylines.

In the absence of external stimulation and constant input, we are forced to use our imagination and think in different ways.

We become more curious and adventurous because when we avoid boredom, we have to shift to something that interests us.

Let ’s not sugar coat an incredibly hard period of time. It is straining and the unknown ahead of us is troublesome.

Remember this, as you scroll through your friends’ stories on Instagram - no one is doing it better than you. No one. Every person is feeling pain in one way or another, even though it might not look like they are.

Don’t feel like you are being judged. Love your friends more than ever and know that they want to hear all about your plusses and minuses. We just have to keep on walking ahead, carrying faith, friends and families with us, because we are not alone.

News From the Commission on Aging One of the many challenges presented by COVID-19 is maintaining positive emotional wellbeing. For older adults, social distancing can increase feelings of loneliness and a sense of disconnection. Communities across the nation are beginning to reopen, but it is recommended that older adults continue to take extra precautions and stay home as much as possible. While social distancing is extremely important in reducing exposure and mitigating the spread of the virus, we don’t want individuals to become socially disconnected where isolation and loneliness can be a detrimental result. Individuals of all ages are experiencing a sense of loss: loss of physical connection with family and friends, loss of the schedule and routine we once enjoyed, loss of independence in coming and going as we please without the fear of becoming infected, loss of visiting loved ones in congregate residences and especially in nursing homes, and for some – loss of work, loss of life and the public, communal rituals that lend support to those who are grieving.

How do we maintain positive emotional we l l b e i n g u n d e r s u c h e x t r a o r d i n a r y circumstances and adjust to a “new normal?”

Join Dr. Dale Atkins on Zoom as she explores innovative ways to connect to oneself and others, and offers strategies to strengthen our min d s , bodie s an d spir its dur in g challenging times. Suggestions for friends, families and caregivers will be offered to make certain that “no adult is left behind.

To join this Zoom talk , go to www. greenwichct.gov/wellbeing Questions? Call the Greenwich Commission on Aging (203) 862. 6710 About Dr. Dale Atkins: Dr. Dale Atkins, is a licensed psychologist and relationship expert. Her most recent book, The Kindness Advantage: Cultivating Compassionate and Connected Children, (www.thekindnessadvantagebook.com) which she wrote with Amanda Salzhauer, was named one of the top ten books for 2019 by Greater Good Magazine (Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley) and one of the top ten books to

teach kindness by Huffington Post. She has written six other books, textbook chapters, and articles in popular and professional journals.

For over forty-five years she has focused on women’s health, healthy aging, work and family concerns, adaptation to childhood or adult disability, caregiving, raising kind children, and handling life transitions and stress while maintaining a harmonious and meaningful life. Dr. Atkins is a recurring guest expert in the media commenting about social / relationship issues. For the past 17 years she has frequently served in this capacity on NBC’s The Today Show. She created and hosts “Dr. Dale’s Life Issues” shown on PBS. In addition to giving motivational and keynote speeches at international business, health, educational, and social service conferences, Dr. Atkins consults internationally with, and conducts seminars and retreats for management and employees of corporations, hospitals, educational and financial institutions in matters related to wellness, kindness, resilience, and balance amidst life’s chaos.

Her book, Sanity Savers: Tips for Women to Live a Balanced Life is based on her popular on-line monthly newsletter, Sanity Savers and More. In both I'm OK, You're My Parents (How to Overcome Guilt, Let Go of Anger, and Create a Relationship That Works) and SISTERS: A Practical, Helpful Exploration of the Intimate and Complex Bond between Female Siblings, she helps adult children and siblings create or restore loving connections. Dr. Atkins coauthored Wedding Sanity Savers based on her WeddingChannel.com (now, THE KNOT) advice column; From the Heart: Men and Women Write their Private Thoughts about their Married Lives, and "NO! GO! TELL!” a training program to prevent and treat sexual abuse of young children.

An active volunteer in her community, she and her dog are a certified dog therapy team. She serves on the Boards and trains staff of several non-profit local and national organizations and educational institutions whose foci are literacy, tolerance, healthy aging, multigenerational family communication,

wellness, women’s health, child protection, and community action. Dr. Atkins is particularly proud of her 25 year association with Jumpstart for Young Children, and has been the National Spokesperson for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record initiative, launched on NBC’s The Today Show to raise awareness of the importance of preschool literacy.

Dr. Atkins has a private psychology practice in New York City. Interested persons are invited to visit her website at www.drdaleatkins.com.

Current Update on the Commission on Aging: The Commission on Aging closed the Senior Center in early March. Our efforts have been focused on information, resources, outreach and identif ication of need and exploring how, we as a community, can all play a role in supporting older adults during this extraordinary time.

Several programs have been created: CON N ECTING OU R N EIGH BOR S: NATURALLY ENHANCING COMMUNITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY In partnership with Greenwich Country D ay S c h o o l , C O N N E C T T o f f e r s b o t h opportunities for participation in activities and classes, and the ability to enjoy regular/daily telephone chats with GCDS families from your own home. Participants can join in daily via telephone, computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Greenwich Commission on Aging is collaborating with Greenwich High School, under the stewardship of Headmaster, Ralph Mayo, to connect high school students with older adults in our community that would like to receive a regular friendly telephone call. The need for daily socialization, social interaction and connection with others has never been more important than now. Practicing “social distancing” doesn’t mean that we have to be “socially disconnected.” If you are an older adult interested in receiving a regular call to connect, chat and check-in, please call or email Sharon Wilson at Greenwich High School at 203-531-8360 or sharon_wilson@greenwich. k12.ct.us. Visit website for more information.

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Righteous Indignation

By Bobby Walker Righteous Indignation.

This is the predominant s ent i ment i n my s o c ia l media feeds over the past few days following the tragic

the encounter. I am curious how many of them have had to tell their 14 yearold daughter that I will be back home later that night after having dinner with friends when she is petrified that my skin color will be the reason for someone to act irrationally around me or accuse me of actions that I did not do. Or which of my “friends” look into their wife’s eyes when you are pulled over by a police officer for a minor traffic violation and silently tell her that everything is going to be OK.

Central Park threatens a Black man by telling him what she believes to be the most powerful weapon she has against him…”I’m going to call the police and tell them that an AfricanAmerican is threatening me” is too late. He is already traumatized and worried that her threat is going to result in more than just his possible arrest. I need them to stand up for right every single day. Waiting until there is another killing of a Black man at the hands of the police is too late. He is already dead.

I challenge people to walk in my shoes someday.

I wonder how many of my friends and colleagues have had to speak with their 6th grade son about how to interact with the police to make sure that he survives the encounter. death of George Floyd after his horrif ic treatment by Minneapolis police officers.

I s aw p e ople who wer e saddened by the incident and shocked that Mr. Floyd was not given any help as he grasped for air and said, “I can’t breathe.” Others were dismayed by the resulting riots that have ravaged the Minneapolis/St. Paul region and beyond.

My fe el i ng s a re ver y dif ferent. My A f ricanA me r ic a n m a le f r ie nd s and I have been having a different conversation as we connect on text threads, FaceBook g roups a nd a recurring Zoom call. We talk constantly of the anger these situations cause, the fear we feel for our own personal safety as we interact with law enforcement and the overall fatigue for having to become spokespersons to every non-Black person who cannot understand how we feel and who mock our sentiments or tell us that the victim is at fault.

I cha llenge people to walk in my shoes someday.

I wonder how many of my friends and colleagues have had to speak with their 6th g rade son about how to interact with the police to make sure that he survives

This is my reality. This is the reality for my family and for many families of color that I know. Like everyone else, we want to see the police officers in our cities and towns as professionals who are sworn to ser ve and protect us. And I want to make it clear that, for the most part, we do see our police officers in that positive light. However, the actions of those of f icers that result in the death of someone who looks like me make me fear for my safety ALL THE TIME, and I get angry that I have to feel that way.

So, what can my nonBlack friends do for me?

Honestly, I don’t need to read another white ally’s messages of suppor t on FaceBook. I am happy to see many of you protesting side by side with people of color in cities around the country.

But don’t do that for me or others who look like me.

W hat I need more t ha n anything is for my non-Black friends to speak up to their colleagues when they see any kind of injustice or hear a racist remark. I need them to tell others that wrong is wrong even when there is no person of color around.

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S o to a l l o f my n o n Black friends, colleagues, former students and those I don’t really know…don’t be outraged today. Become outspoken. Don’t post a message for others on your social media pages.

Instead, talk to your family and friends, face to face, and tell them how you feel.

This will have a bigger and longer lasting impact. Don’t head down to a local protest because you feel it is one of the few ways you can do something. Protest because you truly believe in telling the world that injustices took place, and you will not stand by any longer.

To e ve r yo n e i n Greenwich…those feelings of outrage don’t exist just in these large cities around the country. Many, if not all, of your Black friends and/ or colleagues are outraged too. And, like me, they want to see who will speak up for justice and “doing the right thing” for all people all the time. Your silence, as hard as this may be for some to understand, is a major reason why we feel the way we do.

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Real Estate Market Stays Busy

By Mark Pruner May was a good month for sales in a pandemic. When all the late reporting sales are in, we will be pretty close to last year with a little over 50 sales compared with 56 sales for May 2019. The good news is that we have exactly the same 108 contracts this year as last year at this time.

These contracts show that the $1.5 – 4 million market is doing particularly well. What had been the hot market, and still is when you look at how little inventory we have, is the $1 – 1.5 million market. In that market we only have 57 listings down 17 listing from last year. At the same we have sold or have under contract 59 houses in only 5 months.

This equates to 6.3 months of supply from $1 - 1. 5 million.

Generally, under 6 months supply is considered a buyer’s market.

Also, generally our lowest months of supply are at our lowest price range, but right now our 6.2 months of supply from $1 – 1.5 million is actually is even less than the 6.4 months of supply

that we have from $600,000 - to close from $6.5 to 10 million. $800,000. ( BT W: A not he r i s sue whe n numbers are small is just what May 2020 vs. May 2019 price ranges are picked and the Overall, we have had 186 sales exact beginning and end of the of single family homes this year “month”. I use $6.5 million as a up 21 sales from 2019 when we dividing line, because roughly half had only 165 sales. Our sales are of our listings between $5 and 10 up or about the same as last year million are below $6.5 million (45 all the way up to $6.5 million. As listings) and half are over $6.5 noted above sales from $1 – 1.5 million (48 listings)). million have done particularly So is the high-end weak or well with an increase of 12 sales is it just market segmentation? or a gain of 36% over last year. Unfortunately the market above The other two price ranges that $6.5 million is weak as we only have shown nice gains in sales have 1 sale so far this year above is the $600 – 800K range where $6.5 million. The good news is sales are up 56% from 8 sales that it a $17 million sale. We also to 13 sales and also the $5 – 6.5 have a total of 6 contracts above million price range where sales $6. 5 million while inventory are up 100% from 3 sales YTD in down 10% above $6.5 million, May 2019 to 6 sales this year.

Even when you throw in lower Anytime you see a big gain inventor y and add contracts in one particular price range you you are looking at over 8 years should take a look at the price of supply from $6.5 million to ranges just above and just below. $10 million and almost 7 year of If all of them are up, you have a supply over $10 million. My law strong price trend and you can of small number does say that be reasonably sure that you are a couple of sales and additional seeing a real change in the market contracts will mean a drop of year over year. Unfortunately, years in the months of supply, but this is not the case for the $5 – 6.5 we will need more than a handful million price range. Sales from $4 of sales for this market segment – 5 million are down 22% from to start looking healthy. last year from 8 sales to 6 sales.

The question is why is the If you then go the other way high-end is looking weak when and go up in price range, sales we have good activity in the rest from $6.5 to $10 million dollars of the market. The short answer are down 100% which sounds a is no one can say for sure, but I lot more dramatic than it is. Down was talking with a couple of other 100% means no sales this year brokers and all three of us kind of compared to 4 sales last year. felt the same thing. At the highWe do have 3 contracts waiting end people already have a couple

of houses and are not seeing the same pressure to “get out of Dodge” as the New York Times called it. The potential high-end buyers already have nice place outside of Dodge.

The thought among the agent was that this group is more able to take a wait and see approach.

While the stock market says it’s unlikely to happen, there is some concern about a major depression next year so low-yield government bonds look better than real estate and high-end buyers are keeping their powder dry.

Overall sales are up 12.7% for the year with most of that increase happening pre-Covid.

Post Cov id sa les a re bu mpy week by week. The common wisdom is that most of the buyers are families from NYC and we are seeing a lot of that. (I had three buyers referred to me this weekend.) What is interesting though is that I had 5 transaction in May, 2 sales, 2 contracts and a rental. In the case of the buyers a l l fou r o f t h e m we r e f r o m Greenwich and all were up-sizers.

A couple of other brokers said they were seeing the same thing with Greenwich buyers being a bigger factor in the market in midcountry and backcountry.

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GFD Chief Siecienski Retires

By Richard Kaufman A f ter 48 years in f ire ser v ices, Greenw ich Fire Department Chief Peter Sie c ien sk i has hu ng up h is turnout gear.

Last Friday morning, the department and members of the community trickled onto the apparatus floor at headquarters to w ish Sieciensk i luck in retirement. During the informal gathering, Siecienski received a proclamation from First Selectman Fred Camillo, and a pass to play golf at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course.

Sieciensk i, 6 3, was born in Greenw ich but began his f ire career as a volunteer in Danbury, where he eventually became chief. In the fall of 2006, he became the assistant f ire chief in Greenwich, and was later promoted to chief in March 2007.

He said that now is the right time to step away because he feels the department is in good hands. " We wo rk ve r y h a r d o n suc c e s sion pla n n i n g s o we have a very smooth transition.

It was pretty evident to me as we got a couple months into the pandemic, that the officers that

we have in this place have shown exceptional leadership," he said, adding that he'll miss everyone at the department. "This is a nice time I think to cut out."

Over his tenure, Greenwich has made great strides in pr ote c t i n g t he c om mu n it y.

Siecienski was instrumental in eliminating two f iref ighter companies, and placing a company officer on each piece of apparatus. He helped oversee improved insurance rating for property owners, the purchase of new pieces of apparatus, the renovations at the Glenville Fire Station, downtown he adq ua r ters, a nd now t he Byram Fire House. " Pe o p l e l i k e to p o i n t to buildings and apparatus, but those aren't really successes," S i e c i e n s k i s a i d . "A l l t h e firefighters went home at night or in the morning to their families.

We did not lose a f iref ighter.

Those are what successes are to me."

Siecienski also pointed to the fact that for 13 years, the department and community qualified for national recognition by hav ing no f ire deaths.

However, in 2006, a woman died

in a house fire on Windsor Lane in Cos Cob. "Did we not penetrate enough w ith good f ire prevention messages to make sure people didn't reenter houses? That to me is a setback and a failure," Siecienski added.

Although no firefighters died in the line of duty over the last 14 years, several have succumbed to illnesses and suffered injuries, which Siecienski said has been hard to deal with.

On June 1, Assistant Chief Robert Kick took over as the Interim Chief. The town will conduct a national search to f ind the next leader of the department.

K i c k c a l l e d S i e c i e n sk i's impact "immeasurable" on the department and the community.

"He'll be sorely missed, but with that being said, he prepared everybody properly all through t h e r a n k s . I t 's a s e a m l e s s transition. There's no hiccups, no changes in levels of service by any means. That's really how you have to develop the department so one or two of us can go away and it can still run seamlessly the next day," Kick said.

Camillo spoke about Sieciensk i's personality and demeanor.

"His smiling face and personality really helped us t h r ou g h s o m e tou g h t i m e s here," Camillo said. "He always made me smile, he always made me laugh, even through the serious times. You knew that his experience and leadership was looked at as a calming effect on a lot of people, including the men that served under him."

For mer First Selectman, Peter Tesei, was at headquarters to wish Siecienski well. Tesei served as the town's chief elected official for 12 years.

"You were such a tremendous partner during my time and I enjoyed every minute of our collaboration. As a professional leader in the fire services, you accomplished a great deal in this town," he said.

Siecienski said he plans on playing golf, and spending time with his family and new puppy in retired life.

"It's been a good run. I've enjoyed my tenure here. The town has been very supportive of the fire department," he said.

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Harry Leigh

Henry A. Leigh III ( H a r r y) , p a s s e d a w a y peacefully of Covid-19 on M ay 3 0, 2 0 2 0, h i s 8 8 t h birthday.

Harry was born to Henry and Grace Leigh on May 30, 1932 in Port Chester, NY. A 60-year resident of Old Greenwich, CT, he attended The Brunswick School and Choate Rosemar y Hall.

He continued on to St. Lawrence University where he was enrolled in the ROTC program and a member of the Sigma A lpha Epsilon F rater n it y. Ha r r y was a Lieutenant and pilot in the US Army and served his country in Korea. He built a successful career in the paper industry at Oxford Paper fol lowed by Mead Paper.

H a r r y w a s a l i fe l o n g member of The Rocky Point Club where he enjoyed the Long Island Sound on his beloved boat "Lighthorse" and fishing with his buddies.

He also enjoyed golf and hunting, and was a member of the Organization of F r e ema son r y a nd Tr out Unlimited. In his later years he served as the Shellf ish

Wa rden for t he Tow n of Greenwich, and was active in the Greenwich Retired Men's Association.

Harry was predeceased by his f irst wife Joan Wadhams Leigh, and twin sisters Jane Leigh Bodell and Janet Leigh Figg. He i s s u r v i ve d b y L i n d s ay McAvity Leigh, his wife of 28 years, three children: Henry A. IV, Elizabeth Leigh Gelotte (Matt), and Charles Wadhams (Alison), and five grandchildren to whom he was lovingly known as "Pop Pop." Harry is also survived by two stepchildren: Mary Lindsay Cerulli (Kurt) and Gowan McAvity, as well as 4 grand-stepchildren.

Due to circumstances, a celebration of Harry's life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may b e m ade to t he F r ie nd s of Greenwich Point, friendsofgreenwichpoint. or g or P.O. B ox 7 1 1 , Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

Bonita Gabriel

Bonny was predeceased by her brother Patrick (Patsy) Gabriel. Bonny is survived by her three loving daughters: Christal Loeffler (Strang) of Carthage, NY; Durrill Pinto (Wiltshire) ( Jon) of Monroe, CT; and Dani Oster (Wiltshire) of Lake Worth, FL; her f ive cherished grandchildren: Katelyn, Kyle, Blaine, Jamie, and Christina. Bonny is also sur v ived by her devoted sister, Pam Wisne (Fisher) (Don) of Greenwich, CT; her niece Misty Pryde (Fisher) and nephew Damon Fisher (Melanie). Bonny also leaves behind three great-nephews and several other relatives and friends, whom she deeply loved.

Bonny was one of a kind and had a unique way about her that made her unforgettable to those who k new he r. B on ny w a s a beautiful soul, whose life was stolen from those who love d her. Her k i nd a nd witty nature put a smile on many faces. Bonny will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts of her family and friends. Bonny lived at Mayfair Health Care Center the last four years of her life.

The family would like to thank the staff for the compassion and care that was shown to their loved one. Gifts in her memory can be made to Mayfair Health Ca r e Center, 21 M ay fa i r Court, Trumbull, CT 06611. A Memorial Service celebrating her life, fondly named "Bonita June Shines On" will be held at a later date.

B o n i t a ( B o n n y) Ju n e Gabriel, 76, of Trumbull, CT (formerly of Greenwich and Stamford, CT) passed away from heart failure on May 17, 2020, a complication caused by her two month battle and miraculous recovery from COVID-19. It would be wrong to say that she lost her battle, because she never stopped fighting.

Bonny was born, May 22, 1943 in Greenwich, CT, the daughter of the late Patrick (Gabe) and Elizabeth (Betty) Gabriel of Greenw ich, CT. She was a dedicated Robert Gorin mother and grandmother.

Died May 26, 2020. Bob She treasured her children a nd g ra ndch i ld r e n , a nd S.Gorin and his wife Natalie embraced ever y moment (predeceased) resided in Greenwich, CT since 1989. with them.

As an involved community member, Bob was active on t he Tow n & Cou nt r y Board and served as its Vice President and Chair of the House Committee.

An attorney with a long and illustrious career, Bob was a member of the Virg in ia State Ba r since 1962 and a member of the New York State Bar since 1973. Beginning his career as a Senior Tax Court Trial At tor ney w it h t he Ch ief Counsel's Office of the IRS in Washington, D.C. and in New York, Bob later served as Assistant General Counsel a nd A ssista nt Secreta r y for JC Penney Co. and then Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for WR Berkley, Corporation in Greenwich.

After he retired in 1998, Bob was associated w ith the law firm of Willkie, Farr & Gallagher in Manhattan and the UJA Federation of New York.

Bob was a member of the Advisory Committee for the Metropolitan Corporate Counsel newspaper, a past Chair of the Corporate Counsel section of the New York State Bar Association, a former member of the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association, and a for mer mem ber of the American Bar Association Com m it te e of Cor p orate General Counsel.

Bob received his BA from Wesleyan University and his JD from the Columbia University School of Law. Devoted husband of Natalie for 57 years. Loving father of Bethel. Cherished grandfather of David, A lexandra, Caroline and Andrew. Deeply loved and forever remembered.

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John Jinishian passed away peacefully at Maplewood of Darien, CT on Tuesday, May 19, just two weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.

JJ was a loving father, g ra nd f at he r, a nd u ncle , who was admired for his dow n-to-ear th nature, personal warmth, charm, a nd c om mu n it y-m i nde d spirit. Born on May 2, 1920, at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, to Asador Jinishian and Mary Kazarian, he grew up in Forest Hills, New York. After graduating from Amherst College in 1941, he served in the U.S. Navy, becoming a Lieutenant SG com ma nd i ng convoy ships and sub-chasers in the Atlantic and Pacific. In 1949, he started his business c a r e e r a t U. S . P l y wo o d (which became Champion International) and in 1950 married Lucy Frances Man of Forest Hills. They lived in Essex and other towns in Connecticut before settling in Old Greenwich in 1960 where they raised four children.

In 1983, John retired from Cha mpion I nter nat iona l (now International Paper), as Senior Vice President of Sa le s a nd Ma rket i ng.

F r om 198 3 to 19 93 Joh n volunteered for International Executive Ser v ice Corps (IESC), recruiting retired executives to advise

businesses in developing cou ntr ies, a nd travel i ng to Honduras to share his ow n e x p e r t i s e w it h t h e lum ber industr y there.

H e a l s o vo l u n t e e r e d a s Guardian ad Litem in the Stamford Juvenile Cour t helping juveniles w ith family issues and served with Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners (WEBO) in Bridgeport, CT, to help women start small businesses. He was a proud and regular blood donor to the Greenwich Red Cross.

He a nd Luc y traveled w idely spending many w i nter vac at ions on t he Caribbean island of Bequia, and summer vacations at the Man family home in Saranac Lake, NY, and on the Peconic Bay in Mattituck, N Y. In 2009, John and Lucy moved to a house on the river in E a s t N o r w a l k 's M a r v i n Beach. They were embraced by the community making many new f riends and participated in Norwalk's Tree Replacement Program for which they received a citation from the city in 2016.

A l i fe l o n g s a i l o r a n d fisherman, John long enjoyed sailing his various boats, many named "Lucy J," on the waters of Long Island Sou nd a nd Pecon ic Bay, and cruising from Maine to the Chesapeake. When Lucy was Chairwoman of t he Greenw ich Shel lf ish Commission, he used his boat to help seed and harvest the clam and oyster beds on Long Island Sound. At the age of 85, he built his last boat by hand, a 12' lapstrake pulling boat he rowed on the river in Norwalk, CT. John was a lifetime member of the Riverside Yacht Club.

A man of moderation, he enjoyed good food and drink and sharing it with others, whether it be shad roe, shish kabob, oysters, clams, or his famous pig roasts at Vista Avenue. He was a prolif ic reader of biographies and books on history, boating and the natural world. and a life-long backgammon player who was hard to beat! He played tennis throughout his life and as a young man had the highly coveted job of running the U.S. Open seat cushion concession originally held at the Westside Tennis Club in Forest Hills during the 1930's.

John was predeceased by his wife, Lucy, in 2017 and his sister, Grace Berger, who lived to 102. He is survived by his four children, Russell, S t o n i n g t o n , C T; A l e x (Nora), Westport, CT; Laura (Richard Davis), Beverly, MA; and Hope, Saugerties, NY; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A private memorial s e r v i c e w i l l b e h e l d by the family. Donations can b e made i n Joh n's na me to the Con necticut Food Bank, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492, or online at: donate.ctfoodbank. org

Douglas Briggs Douglas J. Briggs, 77, of Ormond Beach, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020 in his home and surrounded by loved ones.

He i s su r v ive d by h i s daughters, Debra Briggs a nd A m ber Butch, h is son-in-law, Joseph Butch, his sister, Nancy DeBolt, his grandsons, Anthony Fernandez and Camren Hale, his granddaughters, Charlotte Butch and Amelia Butch, and his life

partner, Joanne Briggs.

He was born in Greenwich, CT on May 17, 1942, to Alfred and Teresa Briggs. In addition to being a f ranchise ow ner, his role as a property investor br oug ht h i m to S out h Florida, where he lived most of his life.

He held a lot of other titles throughout his life, t o o: Hu s b a n d , f a t h e r, b r o t h e r, s o n , b e s t i e , s t r a y c a t c o l l e c t o r, squirrel wrangler, beach enthusiast, theme park fanatic, professional napper, corny joke teller, and overall big-time dork and goofball. To say he will be missed is an understatement. As he would always say, "it's not goodbye, it's see you later."

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of f lowers, please consider a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

Karl Lange

Karl Dommerich Lange, 6 7, d e v o t e d b r o t h e r o f Gusty, aka Jean C., Lange and Mar y Louise Lange, died on April 23, 2020 in Stockbridge, Mass. He was the son of Jean Dommerich Lange of Greenwich, CT a nd Colonel Her ma n Wa lter Wr ig ht L a nge of Fort Belvoir, Md. He was a resident of Southport, CT and for the last 15 years, of Stock bridge, Mass. He graduated from Greenwich Country Day School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Yale University, and received a law degree from University of V i r g i n ia . K a rl's br ie f marriage ended in divorce.

In Stock bridge, Karl was active in the Berkshire community hiking groups and the Stockbridge Library Book Club. He had other af f iliations that were connected to environment and land preservation.

In Southport, he loved to sail and belonged to The Pe q u o t Ya c h t C l u b a n d volunteered for youths-inneed to build boats. At Yale, K arl was Captain of The L ig ht weig ht Cr ew Te a m which he revered.

Survivors include next of kin, sisters, Gusty Lange and Mary Lou Lange, Steve Ettlinger, brother-in-law, nephew, Dylan Alexander Lange Ettlinger, and niece, Chelse a St a r r El i z a b et h L a nge Et t l i nger. He ha s cousins, their families, and friends from his almamaters and Stockbridge and Connecticut. Karl will be m iss e d g r e at ly a nd w i l l remain always in our hearts.

In lieu of f lowers, donations can be made to Berkshire Natural Resources Council (bnrc. org) or Yale University(yale. edu/giveathletics - select te a m s /c r ew/ l i g ht we i g ht c r e w/c o m m e n t .) P l e a s e contact Gust y a nd Ma r y Lou if you would like other cont ac t i n fo at g la nge@ pratt.edu

Worship Services & Events ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com Online Sunday Worship: 9 & 11am, htchurch.com & social media outlets.

HTKidz Worship – a weekly Bible story and simple activities parents can do at home to reinforce the lesson (bit.ly/HTKidzList). ‘GriefShare’ online weekly meeting (credentials to participate will be supplied to you when you register). Walking with The King, Mon 8pm. GriefShare: Wed through June 24, 1-2:30pm.

Pray with the Pastors: Thu, 8pm.

New: Find Freedom, Tue 8:30am, via Zoom.

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sunday Service via FB Live: 11:30am.

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org Online Worship - Sunday, 11am, streamed through Facebook and website (greenwichbaptist.org/ livestream).

Sunday Morning Prayer: Sun, 8:30-9:15am, via Google Meet. Bible Study: Sun, 9:30-10:30am, via Google Meet.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730 www.sacredheartgreenwich.org All weekday and weekend masses are celebrated without the presence of the faithful until further notice.

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine of Siena: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org Virtual Mass via Zoom: Sun 10:30am & Wed 1:30pm (Daily). Virtual events: Rosary: Mon 1:30pm. Prayer and Conversation: Tue & Thu 1:30pm.

Stations of the Cross: Fri 1:30pm.

(A sacred space on St. Catherine’s campus in the vestibule of the Chapel can be viewed from outside. The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has also been moved to this sacred space). The priests of the parish will celebrate Mass privately for your intentions. Parish Partners offers hotline & daily prayer at 203-637-3661 x375. Beginning May 31: Outdoor Mass at St. Agnes campus on Sunday mornings (per state guidelines, only 40 people at a time, must sign-up). Beginning May 22: Pray the Holy Spirit Novena. Beginning May 26: NoContact Food Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor: on Tuesdays from 9am12pm, there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church, please drop your bagged grocery donations in the trunk.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Daily Mass (Mon-Sun), 12pm, with Fr. La Pastina on Facebook. Visit EWTN. com for daily Mass at 8am with encore at 12pm. New: Public Worship resumes - outdoor Mass will be celebrated outside on the patio - you must make a reservation in advance by calling the Parish Office on Thu or Fri, 9am-3pm and speak to the receptionist (Voicemail reservations cannot be honored).

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Outdoor public celebration of Mass: Mon-Sat: 7:30 & 9:30am, St. Timothy’s Chapel. Sun: 7:30, 9:30 11:30am, St. Michael’s Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun, 12-1pm. To make a reservation, visit: signupgenius. com/go/stmichaelgreenwich.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 St. Timothy’s Chapel is open for daily private prayer from 7am-7pm.

Outdoor public celebration of Mass: Mon-Sat: 7:30 & 9:30am. To make a reservation, visit: signupgenius. com/go/stmichaelgreenwich St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org 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 – leave a message at 203-531-8741 ext.

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St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass - via live streaming: Mon-Sat 8am (Latin), Mon-Sat 9am (English), Sun 7:30am (English), [Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 7:30am & 9:30am Mass Intentions], Sun 1pm (Spanish) [Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 11:30am & 1pm Mass Intentions]. The Church will be open as follows (for private prayer): M-F 10am-8pm, Sat 3-6pm, Sun 9am12pm. Eucharistic Adoration (silent): M-F 7-8pm, Sat 5-6pm, Sun 9am12pm.

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: 203-6809095, code is 520520*. Lecture: Practicing Christian Healing Today - by Mary Alice Rose, June 4, 7:30pm, Webinar (URL: zoom. us/j/712994277 or call 1 646 876 9923 to join, then enter 712 994 277).

COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com Worship services are cancelled until further notice. The office is also closed until further notice. (If you need to reach Rev. Leo W. Curry, pastor, or any other personnel, call 203-6293876 and leave a message or email fcroundhill@outlook.com) Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch. org Online Worship: Sun 10am, youtu. be/CNjyLHzsRlI. The Gathering: A Virtual Potluck Supper: June 7, 4-6pm, via Zoom (email church@ roundhillcommunitychurch.org to get link).

CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Online Worship Service: Sun 10am, through live-streaming on YouTube and broadcast on WGCH (or tune to AM1490 or FM105.5). Virtual Community Hour: Sun 11am, via Zoom (meeting ID: 909 415 108, password: 003930). Connect during the week: Monday: Music on Mondays (sent by Craig Symons); Wednesday: Wisdom on Wednesdays (sent by Rev. Patrick Collins); Thursday: Faith Formation at Home for All (sent by Rosemary Lamie); Friday: Fridays by the Fireside (live with Rev. Patrick Collins).

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. northgreenwichchurch.org Online Worship Service: Sun 10:30am, via Zoom. Please email Rev. Halac at Pastor@northgreenwichchurch.org any day and at any time until 9am on Sunday and you will receive an invitation link.

Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Services available online, details at 2cc.org.

Contemporary Worship: Sat, 5pm. Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30am.

EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-8612432 www.churchoftheadvent.org Regular services are being held at this time.

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org Virtual Worship Services: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 10am – livestream; Weekdays: Morning Prayer, 8am, on Zoom; Thu: Evensong, 5pm livestream. Morning Prayer livesessions: 7 & 9am at dailyoffice.org.

Virtual Sunday Evening Bible Study on Zoom – email Andrew Kryzak (akr yzak@christchurchgreenwich.

org) to be included. Organ Recitals: Fri 5:30-6pm, FB Live.

Organ Recitals: Fri, 5:30pm, Facebook Live. Beginning June 7: Outdoor Services: Sunday, 9am, during Summer (weather permitting), attendance will be limited to 50 (must be age 7 or over, symptomfree and willing to observe reasonable safety precautions).

Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev. Abby Vanderbrug: June 10, 7pm, Livestream.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Sunday Virtual Service, 10am. Virtual Coffee Hour, 10:30am. Morning Prayer (Contact Clergy): June 10, 8-9am.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org The Book of Common Prayer is available online in PDF format: stpaulsriverside.org/online-worshipresources. Faith At Home - crafted devotional materials for families and individuals available at dofaithathome. org. Origami Peace Doves: A Parish Project For Pentecost.

June 7: Online Morning Prayer, 10:15-11:15am; Virtual Coffee Hour, 11am, via Zoom. June 9: Bible Study, 10:30am, via Zoom.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6372262 www.saintsaviours.org 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.

Congregation Shir Ami 1273 E. Putnam Ave, PO Box 312, Riverside; 203-900-7976; Shirami.info@ gmail.com www.congregationshirami.org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Virtual Shabbat Service & Oneg: June 5, 7:30-9:30pm, Zoom link to be provided.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

Meeting ID: 262 529 082. New: ‘What Happened to the Disciples?’, Wed, 7:30pm, via Zoom (or Dial-in: +1 929 436 2866 US. Meeting ID: 940 2222 0303, Password: 516742).

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-6299584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Virtual Sunday Worship, 9:30am, via Zoom (203 629 9584). Virtual Daily Gathering: Mon-Fri, 3pm, Zoom.

Talking with Your Hands, Mon 3pm.

Reading this World as a Christian, Tue 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce, every 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 Online sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/ myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups will be 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 Worship online: Sun, 10:45am, (stanwichchurch.org/live-streaming).

Prayer Hour: Mon 7pm, Wed 6:30am, Fri 7am, via conference call (Dial 515-606-5410, punch in access code: 119748#). Facebook Live with Pastor David: Wed 7pm. Student Small Groups: Fri 6:30pm, via Zoom.

Student Small Groups: June 5, 6:30-8pm, via Zoom. In-Person Worship Service - Phase 1: June 14, 10am (limited capacity), registration needed.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-6374615 www.albertsonchurch.org Sunday Services and all church activities have been cancelled until further notice.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life

Online programs streamed virtually on Zoom.us: Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Dunkerley, Fri, 5pm. Shabbat services with Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Dunkerley, Fri, 7pm. Jewish meditation and text study with Rabbi Gerson, Tue-Fri, 12pm. Storytime for Kids with Rabbi Gerson, Tue-Thu 5:30pm. Kids Sing Along with Cantor Dunkerley, MonThu, 10am. Shabbat On Your Own: June 5, 7pm.

Online Sunday Services: 9:45am, youtube.com/c/ TrinityChurchLife/ live. Digital Devos (a 30-minute ‘dropin’ devotional and prayer via Zoom call: Tue & Fri, 11:30am; Thu, 7pm, TrinityChurch.Life. Give and receive help during Covid-19 – join the Covid-19 Crisis Care Team or request help and support, visit TrinityChurch.

Life.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

Services – live-streamed: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. If you have an emergency and need to reach a member of the clergy, dial 203-8697191 ext. 3. Lunch ‘N Learn: Juen 9, 12-1pm.

Online Worship: Sun 10-11am at fpcg.org/live. Sunday School online, 10:15-11am. Email info@fpcg.org with questions. Beginning June 3: Summer Wednesdays (Online) Join Ellie and Tara on Zoom every other Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm, for ages 4-4th Grade, email ellie. strathdee@fpcg.org (a Zoom link will be sent out bi-weekly).

Women’s Book Discussion Group: ‘Political Tribes: Group instinct and the Fate of Nations’, June 12, 9:30-10:30am, via Zoom.

LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.firstpaul.com The Service of the Word is streamed live at 10am on Sundays. Holy Communion is offered throughout the week (at First Lutheran) by appointment.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 Worship Services Live-streamed at firstpaul.com/live-stream.

METHODIST Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Online Worship via Zoom. Hangout with Pastor Carol: Tues-Sat, 5-6pm, zoom.us/j/262529082 (No agenda, no structure - just stop by to hang out, talk about what is on your mind. Join in for any portion or the whole hour.

Prayer requests accepted). Via phone: Dial-in: +1-929-436-2866 US (NY),

PRESBYTERIAN

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship is cancelled indefinitely.

Sermons available on the website.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org Worship Service online: Sun, 1011:15am (YouTube or Facebook).

Coffee and fellowship: Sun, 11:15am12pm, via Zoom. Following the service prayer teams will be available to pray for you (fill out a form on the webpage). Wednesday Prayer: Wed, 8:30-9am. Men’s Prayer Night: June 5, 7-8pm.

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By Patricia Chadwik Greenwich, like so many tow n s ac r os s t he cou nt r y, is tiptoeing its way back to normalcy, or should I say, a new state of normalcy.

After ten weeks of virtual house arrest, there is a novelty to how we can now enjoy a meal in a restaurant – or, better stated, “outside” the restaurant.

It’s an odd sensation when you see friends at the next table, which is a good ten feet away, and you instinctively want to embrace them but realize that engagement is limited to a wave

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By Marek Zabriskie Dear Class of 2020: Cong ratulations! What a time to be graduating. COVID-19 b r o u g h t t h e c u r t a i n d ow n abruptly on your scholastic year, eliminating much of the joy and meaning of your final semester.

Our hearts go out to you.

You were denied those final r ites a nd events that ever y senior anticipates, time to bond as a class, attend parties and celebrate individual and collective achievements.

This is a unique time, and your class will always be unique.

You will never forget how your senior year ended. You have met with adversity and isolation,

and perhaps a few shouts of greeting.

The mundane tasks we have taken for granted for decades suddenly feel like an adventure – creating a pile of sweaters that have been worn, sometimes the same one for days in a row, and bringing them to the dry cleaner. The temptation to enter a clothing store is now tinged with at least a modicum of anxiety - What will be the process when I get there? Will I have to follow the arrows? Will everyone be wearing masks?

They’d better be, or I’ll have to turn around and go home.

These excursions remind me of the children’s book,” We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”, in which there are obstacles and challenges. Such is our state of life today – and the question that sits in the back of our minds is, “For how long?”

But when it comes to prioritizing the many services that are increasingly opening up once again, there is one that I’m

Maria Livesay

willing to wager ranks above all others and carries with it more psychic enjoyment than the rest combined – the opportunity at long last to go to one’s very own hairdresser.

I’m not alone among devoted customers who kept in contact with their hairdressers during our week s of conf inement, either by telephone, text, or

tweet and more. Hairdressers are extended members of the family – in those stretches of time when foils and snips and clips are being administered to one’s hair – it feels safe to share with your hairdresser bits of family news you wouldn’t share with any other “stranger”, because you spill the beans to them and they tell you all about

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their family. There’s a mutual therapy session between you and your hairdresser.

Maria Livesay is the owner of the eponymous salon which has been my hairdressing home for what seems like forever.

She recently gave me a sense of what it was like to be catapulted into COVID-19 hell and to spend weeks and thousands of dollars to retrofit her business in time for re-opening on June 1.

A s w it h s o m a ny sm a l l businesses – Maria Livesay Salon employs fifteen people – the Payroll Protection Program was the difference b et ween su r v iva l a nd G od only knows what. Unlike so many businesses that have been able to survive because their employees can work from home, hair salons were shut down and the employees had to be furloughed for more than ten weeks.

While much of the country w a s p a r a l y z e d du r i n g t h e period of shutdown, Maria was

Benefit Finding

which is good training for the future, for none of us can escape suffering and challenges.

As if the pandemic were not enough, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, and the streets of our country have erupted in protest as yet another unarmed African American has been killed.

You’re graduating into a world ready with enormous tension just below the surface. Nearly 25% of the US is currently unemployed and over 100,000 have died from COVID-19.

This is a crucible moment that demands moral clarity, significant change and effective leadership.

You and your peers will need to be the change that you desire.

Hol o c au s t s u r v i vo r a n d Viennese psychiatrist Dr. Victor Frankl wrote “Man’s Search for Meaning” and coined a term called “benefit finding,” which signif ies the human capacity to turn life’s negative moments into something positive and constructive. It’s a vital coping skill.

I thoug ht a bout “ benef it finding” when I graduated from high school. My yearbook quote

read, “When life hands you a lemon, squeeze it and make lemonade.”

If you’re a ha lf-f u ll k ind of person, you live throug h challenges and look for glimpses of light even in the darkest places, and what you f ind sustains you. Frankl called this “tragic optimism.”

You now have a creative task to make something significant emerge from this time of trial.

Four decades after selecting my yearbook quote, I have found benefit finding as useful as ever.

Life hands us lot of lemons – friends who betray us, jobs that evaporate, illness, and the death of loved ones. How we meet these challenges greatly determines our well-being.

Many say that the pandemic will be the def ining moment of your generation just as the September 11 attacks were for a previous generation. Those who lived th roug h that day felt incredibly threatened and wondered what would happen next.

Fo r a f e w m o n t h s a f t e r September 11, people treated each

other in radically different ways, making eye contact and speaking to strangers as we walked down the street.

A n anony mous culture became a more compassionate environment. We gained a deeper appreciation of life and tucked our children into bed more aware that life is fragile.

For ma ny of us, ou r spirituality grew in the wake of September 11. Religion comes from the Latin root “religio,” which means to bind together.

Those events made us rethink much of what binds life together and what truly matters.

In one study of over a 1,000 people, 58% reported that they found positive meaning in the wake of the September 11 crisis.

Every challenge can become an opportunity for growth.

Research shows that adversity actually strengthens us. Heart attack survivors, who found meaning in the weeks following their crisis, are more likely to be alive and in better health eight years later than those who didn’t have a heart attack.

Some people a re broken

by crises while others emerge stronger. How do you plan to emerge from this pandemic? I suspect that we will emerge more interconnected and less likely to say, “What happens in Wuhan, China or Minneapolis has nothing to do with me.”

Astronaut Scott Kelly spent 340 days in outer space – longer than any previous American astronaut. He missed the sun, nature and the daily conveniences of earthly life. One thing that helped him was envisioning how he wanted to feel when his space journey was over.

How do you want to feel after the pandemic has ended? What do you hope to have accomplished during this time? How would you like it to have affected your character?

Ou r you ngest daug hter recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. I cried as I sat alone watching her virtual commencement on my computer.

Tears came as I thought about our family and what a crazy, strange, uncertain time we are all experiencing. Penn’s Chaplain, the Rev. Charles Howard, gave

study ing, researching, and spending thousands of dollars of her own capital to convert the already elegant 2200 square foot salon into a state-of-the-art space that felt safe, comfortable and welcoming. Nothing was overlooked in the process, from pre-packaged coats, to plexiglass protectors and safety spacing.

In order to ensure the well being of the patrons, Maria has expanded the hours of operation to eleven hours each day, and she is there from opening till closing. This is the k ind of dedication, entrepreneurship, and service that exemplif ies the best of America. Thank you, Maria, and thank you to so many other small business owners for your leadership.

Patricia Chadwick is a businesswoman and an author. Her recently published memoir, Little Sister, the story of her unusual childhood growing up in a cult, is now available in paperback. www. patriciachadwick.com

a short, profound invocation. He said, “So many of our prayers and wishes for the past several months have been for healing, protection, for provision and for an end to this most painful chapter of our generation. One of the gifts of our humanity is that we can hold multiple emotions at the same time. Thus, even while grieving, we can feel pride, while missing each other we can feel joy, while nervous, we can be full of gratitude….”

“May these graduates see challenges not just as moments to survive, but as moments to serve. May they see interruptions as opportunities. May they even through tears see catastrophes as callings….”

My prayer for you is that God will redeem this time and help you to emerge stronger, more compassionate and grateful, and ready to serve others in your life’s calling. Thus, may you discover abundant life.

By the Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Rector of Christ Church Greenwich

A Message from Our Local Clergy As the Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy, we are so grateful for the ways that our community has pulled together to support one another in this difficult time. We applaud our brave healthcare workers, first responders, all essential workers, and the many people who have helped their neighbors in extraordinary ways, even as they maintain social distancing. For all those who have continued to support our local nonprofits, provided cans of food, and sacrificed time, energy and talent for others in these trying times, we say "thank you".

There have been many points of light in this challenging time, that have encouraged us, as your faith leaders in our ministry. We have all shared a common story these past few months and also have seen the best of what our community can be. We stand together and invite you to continue the kindness and generosity of spirit we have seen in these days into our future life together.

The Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz, Temple Sholom The Rev. Dr. Heather Wright, Stanwich Congregational Church The Rev. Carol Bloom, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church The Rev. Dr. Edward G. Horstmann, Senior Minister, Round Hill Community Church The Rev. Dan Haugh, Round Hill Community Church The Rev. Marek Zabriskie, Christ Church Greenwich The Rev’d. Stephanie M. Johnson, St. Paul's Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Ted Pardoe, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church The Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart, Stanwich Congregational Church The Rev. Dong Hyun Choi, First United Methodist of Greenwich

Tiffany Faulstich, First Church of Christ, Scientist Monsignor Alan Detscher, St. Catherine’s of Siena Church (former) Mareta Hamre, First Church of Round Hill (former) Cantor Jill Abramson, Congregation Shir Ami Rabbi MJ Newman, Greenwich Hospital Rev. Maxwell Grant, Second Congregational Church Rev. Shawn Garan, Second Congregational Church Fr. Eddie Lopez, Greenwich Hospital The Rev. Dr. Felix Gerard Delatour, Bethel AME Church The Rev. Margaret Allred Finnerud, Greenwich Chaplaincy Services The Rev. Canon Suzanne M. Culhane, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, Christ Church Greenwich (former)

Round Hill Community Church: A Force for Good Round Hill Community Church (RHCC) extends its sincere gratitude to the healthcare workers and first responders who have put their own lives and needs after those of us who have required their care and attention during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are heroes on the front lines and as a gesture of appreciation for their selflessness, our faith community has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich (BGCG) in sewing face masks for their member families and staff. These masks will be particularly essential should the BGCG receive permission to run their popular annual summer programs and camps for youth. For more than 100

years, the BGCG has offered Greenwich kids a safe place to learn, grow and have fun in a nurturing and affordable environment and is eager to continue offering their programs this summer as well.

If you are interested in joining the effort, we are in need of crafters who can sew as well as donations of fabric and elastic.

Many hands make for light work, and what better way to honor the frontline workers who have already given so much during the Covid-19 pandemic than to create masks that will allow our town youth to enjoy a safe summer at camp. For more information or to get involved, please email Round Hill Community Church at

JEFF BENVENUTO TRUCKING SAND | MULCH | STONE | TOP SOIL 914-787-9120 OR JEFFBTRKN@YAHOO.COM

church@roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

Round Hill Community Church is a community that believes Christian faith is a way of life that engages heart, mind, soul, and strength. Our goal is to provide the resources and opportunities to enjoy spiritual growth through worship, outreach, fellowship, and education.

We seek to a lways be a force for good in the world.

For mor e i n for mat ion, ple a se v isit ou r website: w w w. roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

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Wildly Successful The Little Water Bear

By Jim Knox I f irst learned about Wa t e r B e a r s f r o m m y eight grade biology t e a c h e r, M r. E m r i c h . A kind man and exceptional educator rivalling any of my professors, he alerted our eighth grade minds to the breadth of the living world, with all of its less charismatic and well known inhabitants. Like most of my classmates, I was intrigued by the name, Water Bear.

Conjuring images of aquatic mammals, Water Bears (aka Moss Piglets) are neither mammalian, nor entirely aquatic. Although known for their preference for aquatic environments (e i t h e r f r e s h w a t e r o r sa lt water), t hey a b ou nd in forest, tundra and even desert habitats worldw ide. These tiny creatures, properly known as tardigrades, top out at 1 millimeter in length--the width of a pencil line, and represent a diverse group. To date, more than 1,200 species have been documented in their phylum, with each one more astounding than the last.

Discovered in 17 7 3 by biolog ist, Joha n n G oeze, these micro beasts do indeed resemble the basic form of

a bear. With robust, eightlegged, segmented bodies and claws on the ends of t hei r le g s, t he se plu mp, oddly cute little creatures roam their world searching for organic matter on which to fee d. Ex tend i ng t hei r te le s c op i n g mout hp a r t s outward, they latch onto fo o d w it h sh a r p s t yle t s (tooth like str uctures) to suck juices from moss, algae and lichens. While the vast major it y of Water Bea rs are herbivores, some are opportunistic omnivores, like their namesake.

Adopting a very bruin-like strategy, a select few are downright carnivores--even resorting to cannibalism.

To say tardigrades are su r v ivors wou ld b e l i ke saying Michael Jordan is a decent basketball player.

The more we study them, the more we learn about tardigrade biolog y and physiology, and it is quite impressive. Called, “The World’s Toughest Creatures” by microbiolog ists and “Virtually Indestructible” by legions of other scientists, they have earned these titles with each eight-legged step of their journey. And this journey is quite some trek through time. Tardigrades

have been sw imming, crawl i ng a nd lu m b er i ng through our planet’s micro habitats for the past 600 million years. The dinosaurs, by contrast, came on the scene a mere 230 million years ago.

For species to survive fo r s i x m i l l i o n ye a r s i s sig n i f ic a nt. For t hem to survive 600 million years puts them in another e ch e lon a lto ge t h e r. You d o n’t g e t t o t h e a n i m a l kingdom’s hall of fame by accident. Tardigrades outlast the competition throug h employ ing astounding physic a l a nd b ehav iora l adaptations which def ine them as extremophiles or extreme organisms. They’re among the f irst life forms to pioneer lava fields, they f r e q uent ly s w i m w it h i n sca ld ing geother ma l hot springs, and they are the

v it a l orga ns a nd re duce their metabolic functions one hundred fold. In this death-like state known as cryptobiosis, tardigrades can survive in suspended animation for at least 30 years. Amazingly, they even produce a protein to protect their DNA from exposure to

l iv i ng i n t he v ac uu m of outer space for 10 days, and bombardment by cosmic radiation...and I thoug ht Superman was impressive...

Their seeming invincibility even carries over into their reproductive s t r a t e g i e s . Ta r d i g r a d e s reproduce sexually--with

“Called, “The World’s Toughest Creatures” by microbiologists and “Virtually Indestructible” by legions of other scientists, they have earned these titles with each eight-legged step of their journey.” on ly species k now n to survive in outer space! Even among extremophiles, they sit at the top of the heap.

When drought or extreme cold hits, they pull their legs in, retract their heads, retreat into a balllike capsule known as a tun, and secrete a protective, anti-desiccant coating. In this form, tardigrades also secrete a sugary gel known as Trehalose to protect their

radiation!

Imper v ious to lethal conditions for nearly a ll other organisms, their physiolog ical traits read like those of a graphic novel superhero. Tardigrades can w ithstand: temperatures of 303 degrees Fahrenheit, atmospheric pressure six times greater than that at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, freezing solid at -458 degrees Fahrenheit,

fema les lay i ng eg gs a nd males fertilizing them--until they don't. That is to say, when males are scarce or absent, females reproduce asexually. Through a process known as parthenogenesis, they lay eggs which hatch without fertilization. Either type of reproduction yields up to 30 Water Bear offspring per female.

T h e i r n e a r l y incomprehensible abilities

astound us, yet Water Bears are more than a superbly adapted orga n ism. They serve as models for both inspiration and replication.

Water Bears have survived unscathed through the five greatest extinction events the planet has known. They have so much they can teach us. We have an opportunity to study them, learn from them, and apply those lessons.

As we contend with the daunting natural challenges of the 21st century, I f ind myself wishing for a “tech” hidden in nature that holds the promise of addressing-and even solving-some of these seemingly unassailable problems. If only there was a species which held the answers to: surviving extreme heat and cold, enduring decade-long droughts and colonizing new habitats. Enter the Water Bear--nature’s “super tech”.

Our planet’s biggest, boldest and f iercest have adorned our flags, coats of arms, and family crests for centuries.

Yet there is one minuscule beast which does what all others cannot. It may be that the answers to the colossal issues of the present, reside in the tiniest of creatures from the past.

Jim Knox serves as the Curator of Education for Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and as a Science Adviser for The Bruce Museum. His passions inclu d e stu dy ing our planet's rarest creatures and sharing his work with others who love the natural world.

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Astrology Column For Week of June 7, 2020

GEMINI 22 May-21 June Someone you live or work with will point out your failings this week but don’t take their criticisms to heart. You have so much going for you just now but your ego is a bit fragile, so ignore what your detractors say and concentrate on your many strong points.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec If you avoid a tricky task any longer there’s a strong chance it will be dealt with by someone else and although that might be just what you want you will in time regret you didn’t deal with it yourself. Come on, Sag, prove you’re a toughie at heart!

CANCER 22 June-23 July You may be tempted to be economical with the truth this week.

You may be tempted to bend the facts to suit your cause. You may be tempted to lie. But be warned: your fibs will fool no one and if you go too far you could set yourself up for an embarrassing fall.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan It doesn’t matter how persuasive you happen to be, if others don’t want to do your bidding this week they won’t. If there’s something vital that needs doing you’ll probably have to do it yourself. Look on the bright side: at least it will get done properly.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug It is essential that you focus on something positive this week because with the Sun at odds with Neptune, planet of illusion, negative thoughts could easily get the better of you. Get in touch with your friends – they’ll cheer you up in no time.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Not liking someone does not mean you cannot work with them.

Partnerships often work better when there’s a little bit of personal animosity and that will certainly seem to be the case this week. You may never be friends but you can make a good team.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept The critical thing now is that you forget your short-term losses and focus on what you stand to gain in the months and years ahead. It’s not what occurred yesterday that counts, it is what will occur tomorrow - and that depends so much on what you do today.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Be careful in all your dealings this week as Neptune, your ruler, in your sign confuses your ability to differentiate between fantasy and fact. Be especially wary of anyone who promises things you can’t get yourself – they’ll be playing games with you.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Be tolerant of those you work with this week. Not everyone has your eye for detail or your creative talents so make allowances and do not make out it’s the end of the world if their efforts fall short of the required standard. There’s always tomorrow.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Others’ opinion may be persuasive but only because you’re unsure of your own beliefs just now.

The danger is that you’ll concur simply because someone seems to know what they’re talking about. More likely they just know how to talk. Be careful.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Try to please everyone and you can end up pleasing no one and that could to be the case this week unless you make it clear you won’t be pushed around. The planets suggest you have been neglecting one very special person. Who is that? Look in the mirror.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May You may think you’ve got problems but look around you and see what others have to deal with. The fact is that compared to many you are exceptionally well off, so stop moaning and get moving. You’ve got so many advantages – make good use of them.

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2020 Sentinel Awardees The Inaugural Teen Recipients

By Foster Steinbeck The mission of the Greenwich Sentinel is to build a stronger community. For the past few years, the Sentinel has given out an award that follows this mission to lift up and bring together our community, to identify and strengthen that which makes us stronger, and to help others when possible.

The person must be someone who demonstrates leadership through their actions as well as inspire others. It is often said that “strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” The recipient of this award understands and applies this to the obstacles that they have overcome.

Th is ye a r, t he Gre enw ich Sentinel is pleased to announce Greenwich High School seniors Caitlyn Hone and Nicole “Nikki” Walko as inaugural high school winners for the 2020 Greenwich Sentinel Award for their leadership, work ethic, community service, and, as important, their absolute commitment to their peers. The strength of their resolve together and individually to support and protect others is the quality the Sentinel looks for above else.

These young women are only just beginning their careers and we see them making even more of a difference, as they mature.

S e n t i n e l p u b l i s h e r, B e t h B a rhydt , s a id t hey wer e not planning to give a high school award but Walko and Hone inspired her editorial team to create one.

“Caitly n and Nik k i have demonstrated all of those qualities we look for in our adult recipients,” Barhydt explained. “They are fierce in their support of others, ready to step in and help without thought of rewards or titles. They are as excited for the success of others as they are for themselves.

“These are two extraordinary young women and we feel privilaged to have been able to report on and witness their grace.

In the end, we look for those who can serve as an example to others.

We would all do well to follow their example.”

Walko and Hone became close friends during their freshman ye a r. T h r oug hout t hei r h ig h school careers they spent their fall semesters together on the girls’ ski team and then their spring semester together playing girls’ rugby.

Caitlyn Hone and Nicole”Nikki” Wa lko on a sk i tr ip to Stowe Mountain in Vermont. Nicole Walko photo.

“I think we’ve been through a lot because high school is so challenging, especially Greenwich High School, which is so big – it’s so hard to keep one solid friend group,” Hone said. “You can float around with the classes you have.

So, to have the friendship with Nikki that I do, it’s a highlight of my high school career.”

During their junior year, the pair accomplished something they had been working toward for two years. They brought the school’s girls’ rugby team to prominence, turning the team from a school club to a varsity sport, after increasing the number of players. In its inaugural season, the team placed fourth in the state playoffs.

“It was one of those moments that you see in movies,” Walko said. “We didn’t win but we made it where we wanted to be.”

Hone went on in her senior year to serve as Captain of both the Varsity Rugby team and Varsity Ski team. Walko played for the Varsity Field Hockey team, Varsity Ski team, and Varsity Rugby team, earning multiple awards for her sportsmanship and leadership on the ski team.

Caitlyn Hone racing for GHS at Mount Southington Ski Area in 2019. GHS photographer.

Girls’ rugby coach, Erin Martschenko, said both girls played an important role on the team. She cited Hone as the “linchpin” for the team’s success and highlighted Walko’s “infectious” positive energy.

“After losing the semi-final, rather than putting their heads down, Caitlyn and her teammates hudd led together tig htly a nd chanted, ‘four th in the state, fourth in the state….’ with so much pride and genuine joy. That was a moment that brought tears to my eyes,” said Martschenko.

I n 1 9 8 7, a s a s t u d e n t a t Greenwich High, Walko’s father, Steve Walko, was similarly involved in the mens’ rugby team. While say i ng h is r ug by stor ies had influenced his daughter, Walko cited his daughter as an independent thinker.

“It’s a testament to her,” Walko said. “She and her friends and the

Caitlyn Hone

Nicole (Nikki) Walko

coaches went to practice, even though it was a club then, and treated it like a team.”

Gi rl s’ sk i c o ach M at t hew Hartigan, who worked with Hone as the Captain of the team, said he will miss her good sense of humor and personality. He mentioned that when she is around her teammates, “they smile, are motivated, and go to her when they have questions,” and that “she is trusted by her teammates.” As a co-captain, she was responsible for helping the incoming members transition to ski racing and help people new to the sport.

Caitlyn Hone playing rugby (in a ruck) against Fairfield. John Ferris Robben photo.

Fo r h e r p a r t , Wa l ko w a s also seen as a someone who her teammates and coaches could look towards for help, “Walko is intelligent and efficient and can be trusted to assist coaches and staff,” added Hartigan. “Other teammates

respect her and appreciate her support.” And, “Nicole is always someone her teammates can go to with questions.”

Off the field, Walko and Hone were involved in several other extracurriculars. Walko served as president of the GHS History Club and was a member of the Science and Social Studies Honor Society. She also found time to volunteer at her church and serve as an Assistant Head Life Guard.

Hone volunteered at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and at St. Agnes Church and found time to instruct children in skiing.

Both were honor roll students and members in the National Honor Society.

Nicole “Nikki” Walko playing rugby for Greenwich High School.

John Ferris Robben photo. “[Receiving this award] means a lot,” Walko said. “I never thought working with the [rugby] team and doing something like this would be that significant. Just to see that it was recognized, and that people care about what we’re doing and what we have done with the team and everything else means a lot.”

Hone will attend St. Lawrence University in the fall on a pre-Law track. Walko will attend Trinity University in the fall on a pre-Med track.

The Sentinel Award for High School students is given by The Greenwich Sentinel Foundation.

In addition to an engraved gift, the award comes with a scholarship of $1,000 for the recipients to put toward college expenses.

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Own Your Future Congratulations to the Class of 2020

King School Class of 2020 Harry Amadeo Jack Armstrong Jacquelyn Banford Carly Barry Caleb Benkwitt Ruby Bienen Olivia Borchetta Allison Braver George Chieffi William Cline Jake Cohen Robert Commaroto Christina Contadino Jack Coughlin

Spencer Creveling Erica Cunningham Dixie D’Amelio Katharine Dardani Mark Davies Samantha De Chiara Georgia Decker Diana Degnan Eric Degter Samantha Falcon Charles Feinstein James Franco Keary Gallagher Lauren Garrigues

Eitan Genger Brian Gomez Charlotte Haight Will Hall-Tipping Christine Hanson Danielle Hazelton Eliza Heaton Andrew Jennings McKinley Joseph Wyatt Kane Catherine King Thomas King Jacqueline Klein Davis Knight

Madeline Kyle Timothy Landis Avery Lehneis Cate Leibowits Jacie Levethan Kaden Lints Kaelin Main Abigail Mancuso Peter Marsh Terrence McGrath Dylan McMorrow Ethan McOsker Thomas Morris Michelle Mulé

“King and the Class of 2020 are infinitely more connected, resilient, and passionate than the sum of our accomplishments could even begin to show.

The Class of 2020 is a family and King is our home.”

Alec Sherman Genevieve Skolds Luke Stanise Amber Tapscott Katherine Tifford Justin Torres-West Allison Triano Jack Vanneck Kimberly Villard Blake Waldner Christopher Weingarten Esmé White Tianpeng Zhao Lucrezia Zichichi

“We’re each different and unique in our own ways.

Yet, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your interests are, we’re all connected.”

– Patrick Raidt, Senior Class Speaker

– Catherine King, Valedictorian YALE UNIVERSIT Y

Grace O’Connor Christopher Parrott Sofie Pasztor Taylor Perlman Jessica Price Patrick Raidt Lily Reichenbaum Alex Rogers Gwyneth Rothman Jessica Rozen James Scanlon Andrew Scarlata Mark Shattan Olivia Sheridan

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

When students and families engage in the college process using their values, interests, and goals as foundational elements, they can better target colleges and universities where students will thrive. At King School, our four-year developmental program enables students to identify and apply to the schools that will take them where they want to go.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 on their acceptances!

Babson College Bentley University Boston College (3) Bucknell University Clemson University Colby College (2) Colgate University College of the Holy Cross Connecticut College Dartmouth College (2) Denison University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University (3) Elon University

Emory University Fairfield University Indiana University (2) Marist College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Middlebury College (2) New York University Northeastern University (2) Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University Providence College (4) Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology (3) Roger Williams University

Rollins College Salve Regina University Santa Clara University Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Southern Methodist University (3) Syracuse University (2) The Ohio State University Towson University (2) Tulane University (3) University of Connecticut - Stamford United States Military Academy at West Point University of Alabama (2) University of Massachusetts - Amherst

University of Miami University of Minnesota University of New Hampshire University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Rhode Island University of Richmond (2) University of Southern California (2) University of Toronto University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University Washington and Jefferson College Washington and Lee University Yale University

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Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

4 Putnam Hill 4F 2 Buckingham Lane 19 Hill Road

$279,500 $1,475,000 $2,200,000

$265,000 $1,475,000 $1,849,995

$260,000 $1,400,000 $1,450,000

123 180 208

1 5 4

1 2 6

1.07 1.31

985 3,219 6,084

110 Hendrie Avenue 84 Londonderry Drive 338 Sound Beach Avenue 23 Maher Avenue 16 Round Hill Road

$1,850,000 $2,200,000 $2,795,000 $3,295,000 $3,895,000

$1,850,000 $2,200,000 $2,695,000 $2,975,000 $3,895,000

$1,840,000 $1,920,000 $2,500,000 $2,800,000 $3,800,000

461 54 29 222 20

5 4 4 5 6

4 5 4 5 6

0.36 2 0.2 0.34 2.94

3,336 5,312 3,536 4,345 6,995

REAL ESTATE From Page 9 opportunities for buyers. Midcountry and backcountry have seen declines the last couple of years, but there is a good chance that is turning around this year. For midcountry and backcountry buyers are getting these houses at last year’s prices and making some good deals.

For sellers that are worried about a second great depression, they are flexible on dealing and doing deals now rather than waiting. The result is good sales in a pandemic.

We a re seei ng the trend of buyers looking for more land and social distancing continuing. The other trend that we are seeing are people wanting more on-site amenities. Pools are big, wine cellars are of interest and game rooms are also popular. This might even bring back interest in home theaters, often the least used room in the house.

The Greenwich buyers that are out there know what they want and can move quickly when they find it. My listing at 7 Dempsey sold in

11 days from showing to closing on Friday, 5/29, breaking my personal best from the previous week of 12 days from showing to closing.

On the condo side, sales look f lat, but it’s because two types of condos are balancing each other out.

Sales of townhouse style condos, without shared hallways are up, while apartment style condos with elevators are down. Covid giveth and Covid taketh when it comes to real estate.

It looks like we will be getting our spring market in June and given the huge number of folks in NYC looking the market may continue into what is a traditionally a slow August. If many traditional vacation sites are shut down or quarantining, we may see more stacations and more buyers house hunting in what would be a slow month. If you are thinking of selling please call me or another agent, we still need more listings, since we are down 23% from last year.

Mark Pruner is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and lives in backcountry Greenwich. He can be reached at mark@bhhsne.com or at 203-969-7900.

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address List Price Price/SqFt SqFt AC BR FB 52 Lafayette Place 3B $295,000 $504 585 0 1 1 1465 Putnam Avenue 129 $525,000 $391 1,344 2 1 7 River Road 308 $575,000 $511 1,125 0 2 2 8 Nedley Lane $660,000 $505 1,308 0.22 3 2 45 Ettl Lane 206 $699,000 $386 1,812 0 2 2 11 River Road 116 $735,000 $579 1,270 2 2 44 Amherst Road $769,000 $519 1,481 0.17 3 1 3 Bolling Place $865,000 $722 1,198 0.06 3 1 44 Stirrup Lane 44 $865,000 $358 2,419 3 2 172 Field Point Road 9 $949,000 $486 1,952 0 2 2 38 Coachlamp Lane $1,175,000 $426 2,760 0.66 4 3 35 Morgan Avenue $1,275,000 $629 2,026 0.18 3 2 1 Lyon Farm Drive 1 $1,295,000 $624 2,074 0 3 2 2 Farley Street $1,295,000 $488 2,655 0.24 3 3 38 Split Timber Place $1,595,000 $780 2,044 0.31 4 2 29 Home Place B $1,650,000 $521 3,168 0 3 4 31 Crown Lane $1,695,000 $505 3,357 4 4 3 200 Davis Avenue $1,795,000 $855 2,100 0.11 3 2 15 Edgewood Drive $1,925,000 $448 4,299 0.27 4 3 11 Red Coat Lane $2,175,000 $509 4,272 2.09 6 4 32 Le Grande Avenue 1A $2,196,000 $674 3,256 4 4 21 Cherry Valley Road $2,200,000 $543 4,055 5.64 4 4 21 Harkim Road $2,250,000 $423 5,320 1.5 4 4 17 Edgewood Drive $2,499,000 $497 5,028 0.48 5 6 23 Tomac Avenue $2,695,000 $604 4,464 0.32 5 5 140 Pecksland Road $2,695,000 $487 5,537 2.46 5 4 80 Rockwood Lane $2,895,000 $625 4,630 2.28 5 3 5 Chapel Lane $2,895,000 $632 4,578 0.22 5 5 216 Byram Shore Road $2,995,000 $429 6,976 0.74 6 5 23 Connecticut Avenue $2,995,000 $936 3,200 0.1 3 4 183 Connecticut Avenue $3,200,000 $1,053 3,040 0.11 3 2 50 Indian Head Road $3,250,000 $735 4,423 0.72 4 5 37 Perryridge Road $3,250,000 $641 5,074 0.3 5 4 17 Witherell Drive $3,250,000 $858 3,790 2.19 4 3 11 Mohawk Lane $3,400,000 $632 5,383 4.5 5 4 16 Lia Fail Way $3,500,000 $469 7,468 2.97 5 4 17 Davenport Avenue $3,550,000 $943 3,764 0.18 4 4 122 Butternut Hollow Rd $3,650,000 $593 6,160 2 5 7 46 Parsonage Road $3,795,000 $526 7,210 0.8 5 4 282 Round Hill Road $4,295,000 $661 6,495 2.52 5 3 27 Clapboard Ridge Rd $4,395,000 $800 5,491 4.29 7 4 487 Stanwich Road $5,250,000 $698 7,521 5.59 6 6 188 Otter Rock Drive $5,395,000 $1,002 5,386 1 5 4 27 Khakum Wood Road $7,250,000 $863 8,400 2.48 5 5 6 Lauder Way $11,495,000 $1,084 10,604 3.42 6 7 550 Round Hill Road $12,900,000 $892 14,465 4.09 8 9 32 Chateau Ridge Road $26,500,000 $1,626 16,301 4.66 11 11

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Two Polar Opposite Feelings

Adam Rohdie I know that while very unusual, it is possible to be overtaken by two polar opposite feelings. At the writing of this article, schools like GCDS are wrapping up and bidding farewell to our high school seniors and celebrating the end of year “moving up” of our younger students Every year at this time there is excitement, joy, and honestly, a happy relief. This year, while we are struck by these deeply

heartfelt emotions, we are also dealing with another profound and significant feeling—grief.

We grieve for the impact this virus has had on the world and for those lost. We grieve for the spring we could not share with our students. We grieve at the goodbyes we could not say in person to our retirees. And we grieve for the graduations not properly celebrated, the sports not played, and the lessons not delivered in person.

We experience these emotions deeply and we will long carry them with us.

As I hold these two feelings—joy and grief—I look to our own graduating seniors and to all of the graduates throughout Greenwich and our country for inspiration in finding optimism for our future.

They are a “resilient and small, but mighty bunch.”

This is the phrase many in our community use when referring to our inaugural class of GCDS high school graduates.

These twelve seniors were all students at Stanwich School, transitioning this year to Greenwich Country Day School

embrace these experiences, making lemonade out of lemons, and modeling true leadership in the face of adversity. They have developed a unique bond in their shared experience and have forged an enduring friendship. But they

They endeared themselves to all faculty and staff for the joy and positivity they brought to the school.

Through these experiences and in choosing to embrace disruption with their Stanwich Hearts and their Tiger Pride,

I will hold tight to the inspirational models of resilience and perseverance provided by our graduates, and continue to be encouraged about our future. as we opened our new high school. They have persevered through the loss of their former school, a transition to a new school for their last year of high school, and, now, a pandemic and remote learning. They have been flexible, adaptable, and resilient, but more than that, they chose to fully

did not isolate. They became Country Day Tigers; leaders in promoting the values and vision of GCDS. They leaned in to a new way of learning. They led Tiger Talks on character.

They captained athletic teams. They rallied their peers throughout the school in celebrations and events.

our GCDS graduates have developed capacities that will serve them well in their future. I am confident in their success. They remind us to look for optimism in the face of adversity and to embrace challenges as learning and growth experiences.

I have no doubt that school

in September will look different from the school of six months ago and I know life will look a bit different as well. I look forward to that time as an opportunity, for I believe we will emerge stronger, and better. We have learned so much this year and our time apart has made us realize how much we value our time together. I will hold tight to the inspirational models of resilience and perseverance provided by our graduates, and continue to be encouraged about our future. This will be the feeling I hold tight as we enter the summer of 2020.

May your summer be filled with warm days, happy children, and optimism for what comes next.

By Adam C. Rohdie, Headmaster, Greenwich Country Day School Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

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Class of 2020 Congratulations to our first Greenwich Country Day School graduating senior class!

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Congratulates the Class of 2020

As they head off to college, members of Rye Country Day School’s Class of 2020 are equipped with character, knowledge, and skills, and they are ready to make their marks as contributing citizens of their communities, small and large. They have impressed their teachers with their curiosity and passion, their inclusive and kind approach, their skills—on the field, on the stage, and beyond—and their dedication to the RCDS motto, Not for Self, but for Service.

Class of 2020 College Matriculation Babson College Boston College (4) Bowdoin College Brown University (3) Bucknell University (2) Claremont McKenna College Colby College Colgate University (2) Columbia University (2) Cornell University (8) Dartmouth College Elon University Fairfield University Georgetown University (2) Hamilton College Harvard University (5) Lehigh University (2) Miami University, Oxford (2) Middlebury College Muhlenberg College New York University (3) Northeastern University (2) Northwestern University (5) Oberlin College Pomona College Princeton University

Purdue University Skidmore College Stanford University Syracuse University (3) Taft School (2) The New School, Mannes School of Music The Ohio State University Tufts University Tulane University Union College University of California, Los Angeles University of Chicago (3) University of Miami University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania (4) University of Southern California University of St. Andrews (UK) (2) University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University (3) Wake Forest University (4) Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University (2) Williams College (2) Yale University

Rye Country Day is a Pre-K through Grade 12 co-ed school in Rye, NY, serving over 900 students from NYC, Westchester, and Fairfield counties.

Visit ryecountryday.org for more information about the school’s offerings and the application process.

Covid - 19 and The Common Good

Jack Creeden Most of us today would agree that this period of coronavirus is not “the best of times,” nor do I think it is “the worst of times.” But I suspect everybody would agree it is the most uncertain of times.

It is traditional during a Commencement address to exhort graduates to see a promising future ahead. “Go forth, find your passion, make a difference in the world” are the refrains most often repeated.

The comments are designed to motivate graduates to be the very best they can be as they move on to the next stage of their lives. This is, after all, a commencement, a beginning of sorts and what better way to start than to look confidently ahead to the future.

As I sat down to write this Commencement column, I wondered how to describe the impact Covid-19 has had on our lives and how to integrate that with a hopeful view of what’s

ahead? To fail to acknowledge the stark realities of death, disease and disruption around the world the virus has wrought would be inexcusable.

And yet I wondered if the virus is just the most glaring symptom of a host of societal ills, the majority of which are not health-related.

And what does this have to do with education? Is there a connection between teaching and learning, and the now brutal facts of this world-wide catastrophe?

What has happened this winter and spring touches all ages and levels of society.

We have learned that the world of education is not immune. And should we fearfully acknowledge that

pandemics think the virus is behind us, I believe we can reflect on the last four months and improve on what we can and should do as teachers and students in the future.

So what have we learned?

1. We’ve been reminded that social interaction is a fundamental part of who we are as human beings. When I ask our students what they miss the most in this online environment, they unanimously say “not being with my friends.” Going to school is a social construct, and although some parents and academics place the highest value on standardized test scores, class rankings, and college placements (e.g., Varsity Blues scandal),

putting their own lives and safety at risk to save the lives of others affected by Covid -19.

These individuals understand what it means to promote the common good and to act out of compassion for another. JFK’s elegant challenge to “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” is the guiding principle for those folks. I believe it is the mantra that will lead us out of Covid-19 times.

3. Teachers across America responded to the call for action. In-class lessons were transformed in a matter of days to distance learning.

Faculty were on the front lines of education, facing the challenge to continue to

Is there a connection between teaching, learning and the brutal facts of this world-wide catastrophe? pandemics are a predictable part of our future and no longer the fictionalized subject of a Dystopian Hollywood blockbuster?

Educators are always looking to find the lessons learned from previous experiences. While none of the medical experts who study

students from kindergarten to college have clarified what is most important. The social-emotional curriculum, sometimes referred to as the Second Curriculum, has never been more important.

2. How uplifting it has been to hear the stories of First Responders across the world

teach from kindergarten to post-graduate study in an environment in which very few of them possessed any expertise. Teachers responded to Kennedy’s clarion call.

4. At the same time, one has to admit genuine disappointment when people claim it is their constitutional

right to ignore community focused health warnings, to discredit medical science, and to show up as armed militia in state capitols. Those individuals have the ability to read the Constitution, thanks to a primary school teacher, but clearly do not understand it. Whatever your next level of education is, take the time to learn more about Constitutional History, so when a pandemic occurs again, you can accurately interpret the Constitution and show why you understand it is a living document. Then consider Kennedy’s question.

5. The hyper-individualism that characterizes our current society has shattered the belief that individuals have a responsibility to the community at large.

People working together, not individuals focused on their own priorities, will solve the Covid-19 crisis. The history of our country in times of crisis is filled with examples of leaders large and small finding a way to collaboratively solve problems. Your highest return on investment after trudging through AP US History is not the grade of 5 (see 1 above), but rather understanding how our government and society work best when we work together.

6. As you try to make sense of the complexities of Covid-19, use the critical thinking you learned in school. Starting in primary, your teachers

urged you to ask questions, to reference your sources, and to provide proof for your conclusions. When I was in graduate school, a professor wrote on one of my papers, “Your writing continues the conversation, but does not advance the discussion. This paper needs more critical analysis.” Please thoughtfully discuss Covid and related issues. Base your conclusions on scientific facts, not opinions.

Recall the critical thinking lessons you learned in school and apply them. Do more than continue the conversation.

Advance the discussion.

These are indeed uncertain times. Covid-19 caught the world unprepared and poorly informed. It has taught us the importance of both social distancing and social integration.

The tension between contributing to the larger good versus hyperindividualism can only be resolved by our society relying on factual information and informed understanding of our history and laws. Those are the lessons learned from Covid-19.

Congratulations graduates!!

Jack Creeden, Ph.D., is the Head of Whitby School. He has taught and worked at the K-12 and college/university levels. He is an experienced independent school educator with expertise in governance, accreditation and cross-cultural education.

Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2020

Pamela Juan Hayes

At the end of every school year, and especially during this unprecedented closing, there needs to be time to reflect not only on all the things that you have accomplished but, more importantly, on how you got to this monumental moment-your crowning achievement.

The Class of 2020 is a shining example of leadership, resilience and hope. Together, the class has celebrated the meaning of community and supported one another during

the most challenging of times.

Through it all, this senior class

spirit. Have confidence that now, more than ever, the

and compassion.

I know I speak for many

The Class of 2020 is a shining example of leadership, resilience and hope. has demonstrated a steadfast purpose and a generosity of

world needs your discoveries, solutions, creations, empathy,

educators when I tell you that you give us a reason to have

hope. We have confidence that you will continue to carry on a tradition of leadership to bring to the world the intelligence, compassion, and commitment it so sorely needs. You will all play an important role in making the world a better place.

Surely the world will never forget the Class of 2020.

Congratulations!!

Pamela Juan Hayes '64.

Head of School, Sacred Heart Greenwich

Greenwich Girl Scouts proudly recognize: 2020 GREENWICH GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Elizabeth Casolo

Sarah Peng

Audrey Pizzolato

Stephanie Rota

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GIRL SCOUT AMBASSADORS Emily Eller (Gold ’19)

Eliza Stanley (Gold ’19)

Alexandra Orphanos

Elizabeth Stahl

SILVER AWARD RECIPIENTS Anne Roth

Georgia Sherr

Amanda Wong

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Sponsored by the Greenwich Athletic Foundation

Congratulations

Greenwich High School Class of 2020 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists & Finalists 236 National Honor Society Inductees U.S. Presidential Scholar Academic Club Award Winning Teams Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalists Scholastic Art Award Winners FCIAC, CIAC and State Athletic Champions 85 Headmaster Award Recipients

1 Amazing Senior Class

“We are so proud of our graduating seniors. These students have made a lasting impact on our school and our community. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.�

- Ralph Mayo Headmaster, Greenwich High School

Sponsored by the Greenwich Athletic Foundation BELLA HOUSE GRADUATES

Callum Abernethy, June Akpata, Andrea Alfaro Ruiz, Zaul Andrade, Tomas Arrinda, James Baldwin, Thomas Barry, Gabriella Bertone, Stefan Brovig, Emma Burstiner, Lilianna Cambareri, Bianca Cardini, Joshua Carpio, Kailey Carrillo, Kaila Carroll, Nolvin Castaneda, Anthony "Hudson" Castro, Gabriella Cerza, Russell Chan, Timothy Cohane, Victor Colin, Leslie Colin, Padraig Colligan, Julia Conforti, Michael Connerty, Tucker Connolly, Thomas Coyle, Lara Pitta Decker, Andrew Denise, Anthony DiBella, Christian DiMatteo, Jennifer Estrada, Brianna Feighery, Katherine Feuerman, Tyler Fox, Jessica Franco, Joshua Frumin, Dionigi (DJ) Furano, Steve Garcia, Mariana Garcia, Joshua Gedin, Kevin Giano, Sophia Gilroy, Destiny Giron, Allanah Goncalves, Daniel Gove, Michael Grabel, Will Grunow, Anika Gupta, Zoe Harris, Spencer Hartley, Benjamin Harvison, Madeline Harvison, Edward Hasapis, Erik Hernandez Torres, Richard Hillman, Cristobal Isaacs, Kaileigh Jackson, Isabelle Jankovich, Akshay Joglekar, Daniella Jones, Harrison Judge, Cole Kaicher, Timothy Kim, McClain Kingery, Paul Klein, Christopher Klein, Jack Kovac, Nicholas Ksiazek, Olivia Leder, Maximus Leite, Darby Loveless, Jack Ludington, Nina Lupinacci, Christopher Maglioccio, Josie Mangold, Jenna Marinaccio, Henry McGannon, Grayson McIntyre, Shane McLaughlin, Alicia McMachan, Natalie Medico, Michelle Morocho, Trinitee Mungai, Adrian Munoz Andrade, Gavin Murphy, Claire Napolitano, Bradley Negrin, Kenzo Otsuka, William Owens, Jordan Paris, Noah Park, Alyson Payan, Davi Pedreiro, Bruna Perino, James Perry, Alexander Pignataro, Taylor Pratt, Kevin Quintero, Nicole Ragone, Benjamin Rana, Ericka Rivera, Archie Ross, Robert Roth, Anne-Emilie Rouffiac, Jacob Ryb, Jayson Sabanski, Anna Saggese, Ava Salony, Michael Sama, Brennan Scorelle, Jared Scott, Drew Sheehan, Nithya Shenoy, Justin Shuar, Megan Simmel, James Slavin, James Smith, Justin Speaker, Elizabeth Stahl, Kyle Sygall, Jason Tautel, JoAnna Tedesco, Francisco Javier Tejada Rollan, Maria Guadalupe Tejada Rollan,Maria del Rocio Tejada Rollan, Zitlalic Tejeda, Briannah Torres, Lewis Trompeter, Alexandra Trotman, Grace Velaj, Kyle Vivier, Zachary Wang, Elizabeth Ward, Marcella Winget, Kirsten Winn, Connor Zaminski, Alexa Zavattaro, Catherine Ziac

CANTOR HOUSE GRADUATES Nicholas Addison, David Alcala, Andrew Alford, Arabella Allan, Emily Alogna, Melvy Alvarez, Grayson Avesato, Lea Bain, Harrison Barth, Christopher Bassalik, Madeline Bassalik, Preston Bitteker, Emmy Brazier, Liam Brinton, Morgan Brog, Ellerie Brust, Justin Bucalo, Joana Cabrera, Jeronimo Camou, Lynn Campbell, John Capizzi, Nicholas Capozza, Timothy Catalano, Brian Cebanos-Monfil, Alexa Cervantes, Brooke Clancy, Jinya Cleveland, Quinten Cohen, Lukas Comerico, Linda Cortes, Angelina Costanzo, Claire Courage, Alexandra Dally, Bleona Dedushi, Forbes Delany, Luca Della Ragione, Luke Diedrich-Gashi, Gabriel Duboy, Hannah Eichinger, Christine Flood, Caroline Flynn, Trista Ford, Ian Foster, Sofia Fraioli, Ashley Freeman, Juliet Freiheit, Augusta Garrett, Lucas Gazianis, Makenna Goeller, Delfina Gomez, Laila Graham, Jagger Greschner, Andrew Grijalba, Olivia Guagliano, Gloria Maria Guardado, Ernest Gurdak, Delvin Gustamar, McCallum Harkins, Isabella Harrison, Eric Hawrylak, Vanessa Hincapie, Ethan Hobert, Caitlyn Hone, Eva Iannaccone, Kian Jain, Demarest Janis, John Jee, Matthew Jester, Philip-Emanuel Johnson, Casey Judice, Emma Karlan, Rachel Kessler, Zane Khader, Elliot Kim, Sadie Kriegler, Gage Laufenberg, Owen Lee, Melanie Leguizamon, Dennis Li, Kathleen Loughran, Rebecca Lytle, Ryland Magee, Nicole Manrique, Alexandra Mark, Harrison Markfield, Scott Marshall, Jessica Marzullo, Sara Maslaczynska-Salome, Mary McCooe, Davis McIntyre, Ryan Miklautsch, Tara Milani, Jacob Millspaugh, William Mitchell, Jacob Mondschein, Jordan Moses, Elizabeth Naranjo, Benjamin Nash, Jaden Navarro, Jordan Navarro, Joshua Nevins, John Norrgard, Alyssa Nova, Jack O'Gorman, Lili Okada, Patricia Oliva, Dylan Olivieri, Alexandra Orphanos, Abigail Pantoja Coyt, Mitchell Pastore, Orsino Perlman, Harry Perlman, Celine Perrin, Sean Tyler Phillips, Dylan Philpot, Spencer Plavoukos, Olivia Rayner, Miles Recchia, Valeria Romero, Jose-Tomas Ruiz, Helengrace Saavedra, Shun Sakai, Alexis Salamon, Olivia Shen, Derek Silva, Cameron Silver, Chloe Sinel, Breno Slompo, Kayla Sullivan, Amelia Szabo, Brennan Tauber, Lucas Toro, Julianna Nicole Tramposch, Sasha Trieb, Lucas Urquiaga, Dmitri Volochii, Ke Wei Wang, Benjamin Weinstein, Edward White, Nicolas Wright, Nicole Zacarias, Robbi Zamora

CLARK HOUSE GRADUATES Stephanie Abbazia, Lillian Adamo, Jonathan Alexandre, Nicholas Alonzi, Mikayla Antonetti, Nicolas Araujo, Dan Bailey, Cameron Banks, Logan Barnett, Amy Barratt, Brooke Bayerbach, Vera Bici, Julia Blank, Alvaro Borrego Garcia-Cancho, Gavin Bouslough, Nevan Burke, Dylan Camacho, Katherine Capparelle, Leah Caputo, Alyx Carifa, Isabel Cartagena, Duncan Cavanaugh, Daniela Cerza, Ryan Columbo, Glenn Corpuz, James Cosby, Patrick Costello, Milo Crosby, Natalia Cruz, Carl Cummings, Robert Cummings, Andrea De Paula, Alessandra DeVito, Michael Diaz, Tyler Egan, John Febles, Alberto Figueroa Jr, Josephine Fischer, Amanda Friedman, Carmine Furano, Kyla Gonzalez, Benjamin Gordon, Jason Green, Hunter Gruenstrass, Logan Guerrieri, Gonzalo Gupte, Paige Harris, Phoebe Hartch, William Healy, Aaryanna Herrera, Pierson Hipp, Tobin Hirsch, Brayden Hone, Benjamin Howarth, Zhaoyang Hu, Griffin Hunt, Yui Inagawa, Jacqueline Intriere, Thomas Intrieri, Edward Iuteri, Jesse Jordan, Rachel Karetsky, Megan Keller, Nathan King, Camilla Kornberg, Keagan Laczkowski, Margaret Leary, Fatima Leguiza, Francisco Liguori, Joaquin Lopez-May, Mark Lorenz, Patrick Lucey, Mira Lukazik, Daniel Lustosa, Steven Macintyre, Thomas Mair, James Mair, Samuel Maldonado, Julia Rose Marcussen, Gianluca Martinoli, Ronan Mazaud, Isabella McDonough, Sofia McGowan, Sage Morales, Sydney Nethercott, Kylie Newman, Clarissa O'Neill, Emma Olmsted, Juan Ortiz, Manuel Ortiz Bonilla, James Papas, Cameron Paradiso, Antea Pasa, Daniel Perez, Jasnil Perez de la Cruz, Julienne Pergjini, Stella Perrier, Wesley Petersen, Matthew Pilc, William Reilly, Marcella Ripper Nogueira E Carvalho, Glen Rivas, Pelayo RodrÍguez San Pedro García, Wenhao Ruan, Andres Ruh, Osman Salmanov, Zack Samuel, Lucy Sanna, Jordan Sardone, Justin Sawyer, Stephen Sergio, Madison Silva, Ashwin Sivamohan, Connor Skowron, Jayden Solomon, Finn Stewart, Tyler Sudell, Matthew Sullivan, Matthew Tamis, Emilia Thornton, Angelica Tiska, Ethan Todd, JD Todd, Francesco Toscano, Silvana Valdovinos, Bryan Vargas, Mikaela Velez, Sarah Velez, Karen Villacis, Katelyn Vo, Nicole Walko, William Ronan Wallace, Jessica Ware, Sofía Wilson, Robynn Wilson, Emma Wingrove, Vivian Yang, Ryan Yu, Jordyn Yusi, John Zuccerella

FOLSOM HOUSE GRADUATES Carolina Alicea, Max Anker, Katiana Aryeh, Quentin Bazar, Alexander Bein, Robert Bergbaum, Amy Bickham, Nicholas Blanco, Guillaume Bodson, Robin Bologna, Constance Brogden, Sarah Buehler, Nicholas Bueti, Joseph Calderon, Ava Cannon, Ari Ceppi, Jasmine Cheung, Charles Clark, Maria Coello Palacios, Caroline Collins, Brandon Condori, Giselle Cook, Elyse Crimmins, Manny Cuellar, William Dallape, Kaitlyn Daly, Ward Davol, Pietro De Ferrari, Christopher Del Re, Victoria DeLaurentis, Luca Dodaro, Robert Donnellan, Jack Doss, Emma Downey, Edward Doyle, Cormac Doyle, Brian Edgerton, Lillian Fischetti, Thomas Fish, Djuly Fleurant, Regina Frias, Brendan Friel, Victoria Fu, Guilherme Gardel, Nyle Garg, Angelo Garibay, Lydia Garnett, Christopher Genaro, Olivier Geraghty, Charlotte Getz, Farid Ghaliya, Fiona Glass, William Goggins, Enzo Gorgulho Jordao Elia, Christopher Griffin, Charlotte Hallisey, Jenna Handali, Calista Hedbabny, Scott Hernandez, Michael Hickey, Michael Hoha, Hiba Hussain, Kevin Jinno, Adrian Julca, Christina Keating, Rahul Khurana, Ava Legio, Monserratt Leon, Cait Leone, Rafael Lima, Matthew Lourenco, Andrew Lustosa, Alexander Maccluskey, Lucia MacLean, Madeleine Macora, Mackenzie Madden, Grace Marinelli, Chase Marro, Adrian Martinez, Elizabeth Marullo, Jaden McKean, Kevin Meza, Halle Miller, Victor Miranda, Lucas Montesinos, Devina Morris, Amy Najarro Bojorquez, Alfred Otton, Robert Pedicano, Victor Hugo Pena de Melo, Emil Perdue, Sydney Petrone ,Claudia Peyra Grau, Kathleen Piotrzkowski, Fabrice Polica, Kelly Pompa, Juan Portilla, Wyna Rabang, Leticia Ribeiro, Hannah Rifkin, Tenzin Rinkartsang, Chiara Rissola, Kathryn Rivelli, Noel Rodriguez, Madeline Rozmus, Ahmed Sambo, Timothy Shields, Nika Sibley, Alexandra Simpson, Emma Simpson, Madison Slattery, Mariya Sokolova, James Sosa, Luciana Stefani, Maxwell Steinman, Peter Stewart, William Taki, Nicholas Todorovic, Elizaveta Urlapova, Tyler Varga, Pablo Vera, Jordan Vickers, John Wailgum, Thomas Wallis, George Wheelock, Erik Whiteside, Thea Willcox, Melissa Woo, Kyle Xiong, Alexander Zaleski, Ashley Zolin, Anastasia Zygmont

SHELDON HOUSE GRADUATES Isabelle Abbasi, Erica Adjei, Amy Allan, Rachel Alliker, Samantha Alvarado, Jason Amezcua, Carolina Andruss, Stanley Araki, Mailk Armstead, Alejandro Avridor, Isys Bartley-Moran, Natalie Basile, Owen Bass, Bruno Benguria, Timothy Bibeault, Jennifer Bilhuber, Dina Bisignano, Camryn Bogaty, Benjamin Boksner, William Bonney, Mark Bourgeois, Jenna Brendel, Catherine Brunetti, Stefen Burns, Edward Businaro, Kevin Cartine, John Caruso, Claudia Caruso, Samantha Castaneda, Francisco Castellanos, Sophia Ceradini, Cynthia Chen, Christian Cockerill, Janel Codjoe, Christopher Collins, Mychal Combariati, Shymeen Cooper, Sara Craver, Jessen Dall, Sophie Dixon, Eric Ducret, Helen Feldmeth, Thomas Fenaroli, Joshua Figueroa, Quinten Fox, William Fox, Nicholas Frank, Anne Frey, Kaila Frigon, Eiline Gamino, Daniel Goodnow, Liam Gray, Lilly Greeno, Ayla Guldal, Alexander Hanna, Jaclyn Hartog, David Helinski, Michael Helinski, Thomas Hoffmeister, Lillian Hopper, Natalie Ito, Chad Ivester, Raina Jain, Thomas Jedlicka, Anna Keaveney, Amia Kharitonova, Lindsay Kinsella, Saylor Kirsch, Kathryn Kirsch, Victoria Kocansky, Gillian Koch, Mariel Laffan, Jamyva Lagout, Emanuel Lai, Jane Landes, Ellya Langevine, Ryan LaPietra, Adiana Leidich, Jack Lesniewski, Thomas Lewis, Lily Lombardi, Jose Lopez, Jennifer Lucas, Sarah Lufkin, Zana Lukaj, Spencer Macri, Nicholas Maniglia, Maryalice Manning, Barbara Marins, Anyssa Mariscal, Luke Marquez, Emanuel Martinez, Lily Mazzullo, Ryan Merida, Mark Merson, Zachary Mester, Matthew Meyers, Violet Mikalopas, Sairi Minagawa, Christina Minyo, Eva Moore, Kyle Mori, Ciara Munnelly, Aidan Munoz, Yuri Nakamura, David Nasimi, Michelle Nivicela, Kate Ochoa, Sydney Orszulak, Maxwell Pisacreta, Olivia Priest, Luis Mariano Quisumbing, Erick Ramirez, Katherine Grace Rau, Daniel Restrepo, Ramon Rivera Bones, Jasmine Robinson, Sabrina Romero, Loic Rulinda, Kendall Schrohe, Ashantie Senior, Catherine Senyonjo, Anatole Shterk, Joseph Stewart, Christopher Sucic, Xavier Suro, Klara Svedin, Daniel Thivierge,Santiago Thompson, Margaret Tone, Alex Tovar, Kaija Tschakert-Halmshaw, Marco Vicente, Sebastian Villarubia, Hannah Viney, Kira Wang, John Warren, Lillian Weigel, Evan Weigold, Jada Williams, Isobel Wilson, Sara Wilson, Martin Yamashita, Benjamin Young, Kathryn Yow, Nicholas Zarra

The Possibilities are Endless

Ralph Mayo I am dedicating this column to the Class of 2020. I am, as we all are, so disappointed that you will not get to experience graduation as a class on Cardinal Field this year. We have put into place a number of alternatives to celebrate this important event

in your young lives and I truly hope you take advantage of all of them. However, after June 9th you will all be Greenwich High School graduates, which is something extremely special and will help you begin the next phase of your lives. The possibilities for all of you are endless, it is amazing what can happen if you follow your dreams, are passionate about your interests, and continue to care for self and others.

Last October, I wrote about escaping from elementary school when I was in Kindergarten and how that experience led me to a great teacher in first grade who changed my life forever. I think about Mrs. Armitage often and the impact she had on my life.

In this column, I am going to tell a different story about how

a high school teacher had a huge impact on my brother.

I rarely if ever tell this story, but will as it makes my point that all of your dreams and aspirations can come true. It is about a young man who had no interest in college. Instead,

local store that would lead to an occupation in management. He graduated, married and started a family while beginning his career. As the years went on, he stayed in touch with his mentor from GHS and continued to gain experience and grow as an

he rose in the retail industry his family grew and after many, many moves they were able to return to Connecticut. As vicepresident, he had an office in one of the most historic skyscrapers in Manhattan. While in this position he was able to do

"The possibilities for all of you are endless, it is amazing what can happen if you follow your dreams, are passionate about your interests, and continue to care for self and others." he wanted to work in retail so he collaborated with his high school teacher, Joel Russell, to get him into a program at a

Assistant District Manager president

Manager, Manager, Manager, Regional and finally as viceof the company. As

the work he loved and return home to his family each night.

He was successful because he knew what he wanted and was

passionate about his work. He had a mentor who he could call upon and several friends who were also in the same industry.

What made him the happiest was his family and home, a place to settle down and raise his children just like his father did before him.

It is a great story because it is a true one. It also reminds us to be positive, stay close to and cherish your family and friends, and to find your passion because if you do, you will never work a day in your life. I wish all the members of the Class 2020 Godspeed.

Ralph Mayo is the Headmaster of Greenwich High School. He is in his forty-third year as an educator with the Greenwich Public Schools.

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24 ACTS OF KINDNESS Greenwich is home to some of the kindest people in the world, but we may need help remembering this as we reintroduce ourselves to it as restrictions lift a bit. Here is an updated list of the Sentinel's iconic Acts of Kindness that we hope will smooth the way. You know your intentions are good, others only know what you do and say.

Be nice.

Ask "How can I help?"

Say out loud to the people you love that you love them.

Let someone into your lane. They’re probably in a rush just like you.

Open a door for someone and hold the door for the person behind you.

When you grocery shop, pick up one extra and drop it off at Neighbor to Neighbor.

Remember that everyone is the hero of their own story.

Put your phone away and be an active listener.

Avoid interrupting others when they are speaking.

Say please, thank you, and you’re welcome.

Avoid gossip, especially on social media, unless it is good news.

Let the person behind you in line go ahead of you if they are in a hurry or with children.

Let the other driver have the parking space ... even on the Ave. Give flowers.

Write a thank you note, on paper.

Reach out to the elderly and those who may be alone.

Be kind to yourself and count your blessings.

If you’re shopping, try to find a way to buy locally.

Share what you have learned with others.

If you can, say YES! Jump in when children ask for donations or help with a project.

Make eye contact and smile.

Be patient with yourself and others.

Continue to always thank those healthcare workers, FedEx, UPS and USPS folks, grocery store employees and truck drivers for a job incredibly well done.

Thank you & have a great summer!

An anonymous neighbor.

Caitlyn Hone

National Honor Society Captain, Rugby Team; Captain, Ski Team Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

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To the Class of 2020: Your Future Awaits!

Patrice Kopas From bright smiles on the first day, to confused faces on March 12, we are facing the strange end to this unimaginable year. We grieve for the time we lost together. And yet we hold onto hope for the days ahead.

Recently, someone asked me if I could describe this year’s Greenwich Catholic School graduating class in one word.

Our graduates?

They completed hundreds of hours of service work, represented GCS in multiple State Science Fairs, were inducted into Foreign Language and National Junior Honor Societies, competed on our athletic teams, shared their talents in the Spring Musicals, served as Student Ambassadors, sang in our Praise & Worship ensemble, acted as role models to their “little buddies,” and will continue their education at some of the best high schools in the country.

So can I describe this class in one word? Unequivocally, no.

One word would never be enough to honor the members of this class, and I’m sure educators across the country share my sentiment when thinking about their respective Class of 2020.

How do we honor these graduates? As they head into an uncertain future that changes before their eyes, it’s important to remember the lessons they

learned along the way. These lessons will define them as they move to the next phase of their academic careers.

Students now have a more global perspective. As they watched news of the pandemic unfold, they did not slow down.

They adjusted quickly to the

to lean on one other, even from a distance.

Today’s world is preparing students for the road ahead. Many are more curious, adaptable and creative than they may have thought. They question decisions, search for the truth, realize what is important, and learn

they feel connected and loved.

Each day still surrounded by the unexpected, but with a break from their “overscheduled schedule,” they are finding comfort in simple moments at home.

Are there roadblocks? Of course. No life is perfect. But the way roadblocks are handled

As graduates head into an uncertain future that changes before their eyes, it’s important to remember the lessons they learned along the way. change from learning at school to being at home. They asked how they could help, and quickly did their part by creating cards for first responders, donating to the food bank and learning how

empathy by thinking of others while responsibly protecting themselves.

Their family bonds are stronger than ever - with family dinners together most nights,

defines the person. Making the right choice as the challenges continue makes the roadblocks less frequent and less ominous.

The graduating class is strong enough to handle what life throws

their way, and the foundation formed during their years at GCS has prepared them to thrive and navigate their way forward.

I am reminded of my own graduation, when my generation was confident that we could change the world. Although it looks different today, the sentiment remains the same.

Graduates should believe and never lose sight that they can change the world. It is quite possible they could become the next “Greatest Generation” due to their life experiences.

I already know that the GCS Class of 2020 has forever changed my world.

Congratulations to all graduates in the Class of 2020.

Your future awaits!

Patrice Kopas is the Principal of Greenwich Catholic School, a co-ed Catholic elementary school serving students from PreK-3 through Grade 8 on a 38-acre campus on North Street in Greenwich.

Congratulations to the Brunswick Class of 2020!

The historic structure at 45 patterson avenue, once home to Brunswick’s founding Board Chairman, has been dedicated to honoring members of the Class of 2020 in recognition of their perseverance, strength, and uplifting courage during the great pandemic of 2020.

Their senior year cut short, they individually and collectively concluded their Brunswick experience with fortitude and good spirit, setting the greatest example for younger students, faculty, and their community. They will be forever united by their experience during this unprecedented time, and will always be remembered by all in the Brunswick School community as the finest of young men.

Nicholas Garrett Boehly Jude Paul Brower Alexander McKnight Burdick Charles Paul Burnett Chase Wagner Caffray John Benjamin Carpenter Jake Taylor Charney Chris Chavez Justin Cheng Aiden Fitzgerald Clarke Alexander Gregory Clarke William Patrick Coen Logan David Darrin Peter Rocco DiChiara Thomas Edwin Doster V Nicholas Lee Dow Tyler Stuart Eichmann Luca Donato Errico Liam Gene Dickson Fairback Shayan Farjam Brody Harris Firestein Luke Stanley Fisher Carlos Gabriel Flores William Wales Forrest Henry Brace Foster James Alexander Galef Jakob Shane Ginder Ryan James Glanville Matthew Jeremy Goodman James David Griffin George Philip Hadley Andrew Pieter Willem Hartong Charles Sumner Heath Ryan William Heinzerling

Pierce Plumer Henderson Joseph Alexander Henry Marcus Sean Hodgson Jacob Maclay Reed Hyde, Jr. Nikhil D. Jaiswal Andres Jasson Ford Harral Jung Harrison Lighter Kilberg Cedric Renel Lafleur Revan Damson Lazarus Peter Lewis Lehrman Brian Fitzgerald Leonard Steve Lopez George Lowther V Ja’len William Madison Jack Thomas Mathews Michael Lum Mauricio Sam Henry Mazzullo Joseph Patrick McCurdy William McLaren Gabriel Sanjeev Mehra Eric Meindl Jamison Meindl Graham Drake Miller, Jr. Alexander Morgan Adam Z. Morris Nadjingar S. Ngbokoli Clayton Legare Ostrover Michael Joseph Tyrus Pastore Howard A. Powell, Jr. Kyle Gillen Raker Chris J. Ramos Graham Geoffrey Rogozinski Aengus Sullivan Fisher Rosato

Zachary James Russell Isaac Tanner Sacks Kamil Maron Salame Thomas Joseph Sandford Dana Alexander Santry Samuel H. Schwartz Peter Antony Sheldon Tucker Lawrence Slattery Bladen Vanneck Smith Liberato Socci Jackson Bainbridge Sparks Nicholas Edward Spizzirri Jeffrey Sharp Sprung Robert Addison Sprung Whit Chancellor Revere Stahl Connor James Sullivan David Emerson Swigart Charles Alonzo Tate Harry Paul J. Tavlarios Jakub Teply Kevin Hua Tu Christian William van den Born George Eric Varvel Christopher Carroll Wack Colin Mills Wahl Dante Sigurdur White James Andrew Widdowson Kevonne Niegel Wilder Khari Grady Wilson Nicolas Dylan Winegardner Nicholas Carleton Wolanske Brent Alexander Wolfson Kyle Yelensky Jean-Bernard Rakiswende Zoungrana

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Class of 2020 College Matriculations Binghamton University Boston College (8) Brown University (2) Bryant University Bucknell University (2) Case Western Reserve University Colby College Cornell University (2) Dartmouth College Davidson College Drexel University (2) Duke University Elon University (2) Emory University Georgetown University (2) Indiana University Bloomington Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2) University of Notre Dame (4) University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond (2) University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas, Austin University of Vermont University of Virginia (2) Vanderbilt University Villanova University Wake Forest University Wesleyan University (2) Williams College Yale University (3)

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How a Community Bank Changed Everything

By Richard Kaufman A s t h e c o r o n av i r u s h a s swept across the g lobe and the United States over the past two months, countless towns and neighborhoods have found t hem selve s i n u ncha r ter e d

We did it the old fashioned way, worked hard and got all of our applications in one by one.

mobile banking, full Automated Clearing House (ACH) capacity, drive thru windows, night deposit drop boxes and fully functional ATM's. They also continue to operate a successful charitable checking program and a startto-save program. FBOG is also a leadership bank for IOLTA accounts for attorneys.

Bra nche s a r e pr ep a r i n g to reopen with safety features such as plexiglass partitions and distance marking on the floors.

The bank hasn't furloughed or laid off any employee so that they can continue to provide a high level of service. “We have to figure

out how to do business going forward,” Gaudio said.

In the future, Gaudio said the bank is prepared to handle anything that comes its way.

Being a small, community bank definitely has its advantages.

"We're a financially strong bank, and by being the size we are, we're able to act so much more quickly than the big banks in every aspect," Gaudio said.

"When something changes, we can change faster than anyone else because we don't have that big ship to turn."

F B O G C h a i r m a n , Br u no Gioffre, said he's proud of the role

the bank plays in the community.

"In good times and in difficult, trying times, our friendly and experienced staff is ready and highly qualified to satisfy the demand for first rate banking service and expertise," he said.

"Whether you know us as a child opening their first savings or holiday account or as someone looking to purchase a home or as a successful business seeking to fund a growth opportunity, we are available to fulfill your financial objective."

Gaudio praised his staff for navigating the last few months.

He said he has received many

positive messages from clients he has served.

"That makes me very happy," he acknowledged. "But there's been a lot of sad things that have happened and we've lost a lot of people. Some of my staff lost family members and they've had a lot of hardships during this.

Everybody is getting through this, and I'm very proud of my staff.

I'm sorry for everybody's losses; I have no way of fixing that. We did whatever we could during this event to service the clients and stay in touch with them and help them with whatever they needed."

The bank's commitment to

small and midsize businesses in the community, as well as many nonprofit organizations, t he Gr e enw ich Cha m b er of Commerce, first responders and local journalism will continue, Gaudio said, even as the new normal begins to take shape. He urged fellow residents to support small and local businesses as well.

"This is not over yet, and people are going to need help coming out of this," Gaudio remarked. “[Over the last eight we ek s] I t h i n k we ha nd le d ourselves well and did a great job.

It's something I'll be proud of for a long time.”

The staff worked through the night sometimes until 2 or 3 a.m. making sure that these applications got in. territory. Daily life has seemingly come to a halt and social distancing has become the new normal.

For small businesses, the backbone of the economy and countless communities in the country, times have been very scary. In times of crisis, community strength can make all the difference, and the First Bank of Greenwich (FBOG) has played a big role in helping those businesses stay afloat.

For the past eight weeks, the bank's entire staff has been working diligently and endlessly on delivering Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to many qualified small businesses and nonprofit organizations in our community.

The extraordinary effort made by the First Bank of Greenwich saved 4,200-plus jobs, and made it possible for 100 percent of qualified loan submissions in round 1 and round 2 to receive vital funding.

"I couldn't be more proud of my staff. They literally worked 24/7 to get this accomplished. The staff came together and rose to the occasion. This was a monumental feat for the bank to do this," said FBOG President and CEO, Frank Gaudio. "My staff kicked it into another gear that I've never seen before."

Fif t y-t wo percent of beneficiaries were customers of the bank, and 48 percent were non-customers.

"Besides working with all our customers, we got to work with many non-customers who were lost in the shuffle with their big four banks. Bigger is not always better," Gaudio added.

Bank staff stayed ahead of the curve and participated in daily SBA Program webinars to stay upto-date on the changing situation, and entered each application manually to ensure everything got approved in both rounds of the program.

"We did it the old fashioned way, worked hard and got all of our applications in one by one.

Some of them took hours to get in.

The staff worked through the night sometimes until 2-3 a.m. making sure that these applications got in," Gaudio remarked.

The ability of the bank to operate at a high level stems from what Gaudio refers to as his "secret sauce."

"In the best and worst of times, banks are def ined by risk management, customer com m it ment a nd employe e engagement," he said.

But they're also defined by preparedness. As the pandemic began to unfold and the financial wave was headed towards banks, the FBOG staff mobilized into action and began to work remotely from home.

"Even though we're ver y personally oriented with face-toface type meetings, we've always been keeping up to date with working remotely. We were able to do it at lightning speed so that we could keep the business going," Gaudio said.

As restrictions nationally and locally begin to ease, the bank is already planning on adapting to what the new normal will look like.

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