February 7, 2020

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Sarah Peng, a Greenwich High School Junior and Girl Scout has finished her Gold Award pr oje c t for c onc u s sion awareness and stunting safety for the North Mianus Bull Dog Cheerleading Team in the Fall of 2019.

E a c h G o l d Aw a r d project solves a community issue and improves lives wh i le g i rl s bu i ld t hei r personal leadership skills and inspire others to community action. In order to earn the Gold Award, Senior and Ambassador scouts in grades 9 to 12 spend at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing their community’s needs and resources, building a team and making a sustainable impact through their project.

Saying Goodbye to Greenwich Icon and Friend, David Ogilvy

By Anne W. Semmes On Monday, the Town of Greenwich lost one its most notable citizens, David Ogilvy, a realtor with an international reach, with a lifelong commitment to his community. He died at age 77 from his off-again-on-again battle with Multiple Myeloma, surrounded by his family.

Ogilv y grew up with a name synonymous with advertising – his father David was founder of the Ogilvy & Mather advertising agency, but young David's expertise would be in buying and selling some of Greenwich’s most beautiful residences. Founding David Ogilvy & Associates in 1985 that became the exclusive aff iliate for Christie's International Real Estate, he recently sold his firm to Sotheby’s International Realty in 2019.

“I started in real estate at age 24,” he once told, “and have loved it ever since.”

“Dav id was the consummate ge nt l e m a n a nd a pu r veyor o f a l l things real estate,” said Pam Pagnani, Sotheby’s senior vice president and Greenwich brokerage manager. “His name is synonymous with Greenwich real estate, and his legend will live on.

We all thought of David as a trusted and talented colleague. He is what every agent aspired to be. He will be missed greatly, and we will proudly carry on his legacy.”

Once asked during his tenure with David Ogilvy Associates, how he would approach selling a $10 million house versus a $1 million house,” he replied, “Everybody’s house is their castle. We always mention that. The $1 million house is as important to that owner as it is to the $10 million house owner. I hope that everybody who buys a house loves the house. That’s why we’re in the business. As a company we work very hard finding the right house for the right person, so it is a love affair.”

Ogilvy was also proud of his town

JLG Thirty-six local third grade girls attended the Junior Leag ue of Greenwich (JLG) program Posit ivelyMe! over t he weekend. PositivelyMe! w a s d e ve l o p e d b y t h e JLG to provide 8 & 9 year old girls with the skills to be conf ident, make good decisions, be assertive, express themselves and to cope with peer pressure and bullying.

The fun-filled weekend has one key message for the girls “You are strong in mind and body, be kind, follow your passion and always be Positively Me!”.

This message is reinforced t h r ou g h f u n a c t i v it i e s such as karate, where girls break boards symbolizing break ing throug h their fears, and yoga where they learn the strength of mind and body.

Two more sessions are planned for this year: March 6/7 and Apr. 3/4. For more information on how to be added to the waiting list, or to be notified about next year’s sessions visit: www. jlgreenwich.org.

IMPACT FFC Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC) held the 3rd of its Impactful Conversation series this morning at HAYVN in Darien to discuss Meaningful Philanthropy with a panel of 4 philanthropic leaders in our community. Impact FFC, now in its 5th year of grant giving, began Impactful Conversations a year ago as an opportunity for members to take a deeper dive into the issues they are af fecting w ith their g rant giving. Drawing over 70 Impact FFC members from ever y corner of Fairf ield County, the event brought its growing membership together to both learn from and meet with fellow philanthropists.

The topic of meaningful philanthropy is particularly timely as Impact FFC embarks on a 5 Ye a r A n n iver s a r y Grant to pilot a new grant stream supporting a Core Mission Grant to expand or strengthen existing programs of local nonprofits. Currently, Impact’s $100,000 Impact Grants support new programs or the significant expansion of existing programs. This $50,000 Anniversary Grant provides an opportunity for the 7 previous Impact FFC finalists who did not receive a $100,000 Impact Grant to apply for restricted funds.

and spent considerable time working to conserve its historic houses and properties. He served on the Advisory Council of the Greenwich Historical Society, and was former president of the Greenwich Land Trust, and a longtime supporter of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy. His efforts were also instrumental in conserving the Pomera nce -Tuch ma n prop er t y i n Cos Cob nex t to t he Mont gomer y Pinetum, and in the town’s acquisition of the Laddins Rock Preserve in Old Greenwich. He was f irst recipient of Audubon’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award.

W it h h i s p r o f i l e o f g ra c e a n d generosity in his service to his community Ogilvy was honored as one of only two recipients ever to receive the Boys & Girls Club National Medallion award. The list of his non-profit support goes on and on, but one has to add his being chosen Harpoon Club Honoree.

He was actively involved in supporting t h e M u l t i p l e M ye l o m a R e s e a r c h Foundation. Whatever organization he loved, he left it in a better place.

A graduate of Brunswick School, Ogilvy had attended Greenwich Country Day School that would honor him with their Distinguished Alumni Award.

With a love of sailing, he would serve as Commodore of the Belle Haven Yacht Club.

He leaves behind his devoted wife Anne, daughters Melinda Fairf ield Ogilvy, and Charlotte and Wells Poler.

In addition, he is sur v ived by his stepchildren from his first marriage, Fridolf, William, Stillman and Christopher Hanson.

David Ogilvy will be remembered tomorrow, Saturday, at 3 p.m. at a memorial service at Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Avenue.

His obituary can be found on page 8.

At top: David dancing with his beloved daughter Field. Bottom left: David and wife Anne sharing a familiar pastime of skiing. Bottom right: A phenomenal fundraiser, David Ogilvy helped raise $11.5 million in 100 days for the Tree Tops Project to save the the Mianus River park.

Column: On My Watch

The Proof Positive Power of AA in Our Town

Bandaged in a Wheelchair

By Anne W. Semmes Seeing the outstanding HD performance of the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” in downtown Greenwich, was a treat - and a caution. There are themes that opera addresses, based on a book written nearly a century ago, still with us, poverty, blackwhite inequality, and addiction. It’s the last ill that resonates. It is so heartbreaking seeing a beautiful and beloved girl in her thirties making all the wrong choices for herself, because of her addiction.

For sure, there are families in this town that struggle with someone addicted, and many of those addicted are seeking help. I often see the parking lot filling up at Christ Church Greenwich for one of a dozen 12-Step meetings occurring of which 10 are Alcoholic A n o ny m o u s (A A) m e e t i n g s .

Add seven other churches in tow n fou nd l isted on t he A A meeting schedule (https://ct-aa. org): Greenwich Baptist Church, Diamond Hill United Methodist Chu r ch, St. Pau l’s Episcopa l Church, Saint Saviour’s Episcopal Church, First United Methodist

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

AA and Al-Anon co-founders Bill and Lois Wilson in the back garden of their home, “Stepping Stones.” Photo credit: Bill & Lois Wilson at Stepping Stones. ©Stepping Stones Foundation Archives, Katonah, NY, www.steppingstones. org. Used with permission.

Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Catherine’s Church, and one at Greenwich Hospital. (And note, there’s an Addiction Recovery Center at Greenwich Hospital.)

A A most certainly has a significant imprint in our town.

I learned recently that one of the very earliest AA meetings was

held at Christ Church, and then came the discovery of a pioneering alcoholics treatment at Blythewood Sanitarium in Cos Cob, but that comes later.

The critical fact is alcoholism is on the rise around the world.

According to a recent study cited by

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Visualizing difficult people in our lives as “injured” can often help us cope, because they truly are “injured” insofar as they relate to us. Of course, they don’t know this, and we have learned that telling them so doesn’t help either of us.

Visualizing difficult people in humorous ways can also work.

Imagining a boss as a petulant four-year-old with pigtails, a demanding parent as a mummy in a wheelchair, or an annoying relative as a hippo bellowing in the mud can help us smile instead of scream. Both approaches take away the power of the difficult person and calm our fearful brains.

We can also limit our exposure to these people, showing only common courtesy unless the toxic relationship changes. We can pray for them from an emotional distance, and for ourselves as we seek wisdom to understand our own part in the dynamic of the relationship, the only part we can change.

Christina pictured her controlling mother in a straitjacket. Jonathan pictured his angry father on a hospital bed with his leg in traction. Laura and Gabe pictured Gabe’s intrusive mother as a monkey banging two cymbals. These images kept them all from taking other people’s difficult behavior personally.

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

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FRIDAY, FEB. 7 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

National Wear Red Day: blood pressure screenings and BMI assessments. Greenwich Town Hall - lobby, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-622-7859. greenwichct.org 10 a.m.

Qigong with Donna Bunte.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $10$20. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meditation Workshop.

Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration is required. All ages. 203-6256549.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Exhibition Highlights Tour - guided tours of the current exhibitions led by a Museum Docent. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue., 1:30pm, & Fri., 12:30pm) 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Marine Tank Animal Feeding.

Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue. & Fri., 2:302:45pm). 203-869-0376.

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

All ages. 203-622-6883.

5 p.m.

‘Night at the Museum’ Family Benefit. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Adults, $100; children, $40; under 3, free. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 6:30 p.m.

St. Lawrence Society (SLS) Nostalgia Night Dinner: Remember Manero’s. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adult members $40; non-members, $45, children, $15.

203-618-9036. trish@ stlawrencesociety.com stlawrencesociety.com/ events 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Friday Night Roller Skating.

Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $12 (includes skate rentals).

All ages. 203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@

gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs. com 8 p.m.

St. Lawrence Society (SLS) Live Music Night: Tor & The Newcomers. The Pub in the Club, 86 Valley Rd. No cover.

203-618-9036.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Greenwich and Random Hacks of Kindness Jr.: “hackathon” (grades 4-8).

Sacred Heart Greenwich, 1177 King St. $18, includes lunch.

Register. pbgans@rhokjr.org. rhokjr.org 9 - 11 a.m.

Sensory-Sensitive Saturday.

Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. (2nd Sat of the month). Free. RSVP is required. 203-900-3349.

Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon. org/accessibility 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tax Prep with AARP Foundation. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6534. ghayes@greenwichlibrary. org

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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Greenwich Audubon Center: Teatown Hudson River EagleFest. Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave., Crotonon-Hudon, NY. Adults: $22 advance, $25 day-of; children: (age 6-11), $13 advance, $15 day-of. Tickets are required. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 10 a.m.

Find Balance Through Ayurveda: An Introduction.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $20$35. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Family Craft: Air-Dry Clay Box with a Surprise Inside.

Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Limited to ages 5 and up.

Free. 203-531-0426.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Genealogy Story Slam. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-6226883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Young Strings Workshop.

Greenwich Library - Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drop-in Computer Lab assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more.

Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-6256560. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary. Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wed and Sat). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 3 - 4 p.m.

S.O.S. Talk/Support Group for Busy Woman. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/

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Kids in Crisis ‘Fit For Kids’ fundraiser – a family fitness event featuring a series of healthy competitions. Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford. Register. All ages and abilities welcome. kidsincrisis.org/sub/event/fitfor-kids-at-chelsea-piers SUNDAY, FEB. 9 8:30 - 11 a.m.

St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $12; children, $8. RSVP. (1st Sun of the month). 203-618-9036. trish@stlawrencesociety. com. stlawrencesociety. com/events 10 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Family Play Date. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. Ages 1-6 and their caregivers. $10 per person; children 2 and under, free. RSVP is requested. 203-900-3349.

Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org 10 - 11 a.m.

Nature Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $10. RSVP. Ages 12 & up. All ages, experiences levels, and abilities. 203-900-3349.

Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon. org/events 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Family Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages are welcome. $5, children; $10, adults. RSVP is requested.

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Valentine’s Day Reception: Oils by Peter Arguimbau.

Arguimbau Art at “The Boatyard,” 350 Riverside Ave. Free. 203- 274-6176. info@ArguimbauArt.com.

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MONDAY, FEB. 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting – Day 3.

Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 9:30 a.m.

Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25$35. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Program: Vanilla Swirl the Clown’s Magic Show. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426.

10:45 a.m.

Chair Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $10$15. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 11:30 a.m.

Vinyasa based on the principles of Embodyoga.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $35$30. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 1 - 2 p.m.

Cartoons Drawing Workshop with Bill: Pt. I. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

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‘The Addams Family (2019)’ Movie Screening. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children.

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MIKU SUSHI Partners with Kids In Crisis

through ioby, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform, 2 p.m., featuring hands-on demonstrations, candy and the Sustainable CT Community Match Fund crafting, arts & crafts, and more. will match each dollar donated. The fundraising Take a walk through Greenwich Land Trust’s campaign will run through February 14, and Mueller Preserve and watch how to tap a maple contributions will fund educational programming, tree and make your own syrup. You’ll also learn materials and operations to make this program a about the biology of these majestic trees and This weekend, MIKU SUSHI (MIKU) launches success. Donations can be made online at: ioby.org/ how syrup factored into the history of American a new community outreach program designed project/greenwich-ct- food-scrap-recycling-pilot- independence.

The tradition of tapping maple trees for sap to help generate stronger connections in the program The drop-off food scrap recycling pilot will has been around for hundreds of years and is an community. On Saturday, lunch customers will be be voluntary and free to all Greenwich residents. important part of our local history, dating back to the first to try select items from a special menu Residents will collect food scraps at home and the indigenous people of the Northeast and adopted that was developed in partnership with Kids In bring them to a designated location at Holly Hill by incoming European colonists.

Crisis (KIC). The promotional menu will feature Stay for lunch and purchase a slice of wood two sushi rolls and a cooked dish that will be Resource Recovery Center. A hauler will cart the available for lunch, dinner, and takeout during the material to a commercial composting facility to fired pizza from Dough Girls food truck. Maple entire month of February. Proceeds from these be turned into nutrient-rich compost. All food, candy and other treats will also be available.

Tickets are available at gltrust.org/program/ three items will benefit the non-profit dedicated to including meat and dairy products, tea bags, cut f lowers and paper towels and napkins will be maple-sugar-day/ ensuring the well-being of children through vital accepted. Kits, containing bins and compostable The cost is $10 for individuals; $20 for GLT 24-hour services.

Member family 4-pack, and $30 for non-member "Many of our regular customers are very bags, will be offered for sale in spring.

Food scraps are one of the largest components family 4-pack. involved in this community and are passionate of trash sent to landf ills and incinerators. In Greenwich Land Trust is hosting its annual about giving to those in need. Since we opened last Connecticut, food scraps account for over 22% of Maple Sugar Day, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to April, we've been very busy so I feel a responsibility municipal solid waste.

However, food scraps are 2 p.m., featuring hands-on demonstrations, candy to do more to support local causes. Through this not trash.

“Removing food scraps from the waste crafting, arts & crafts, and more. process, we'll be able to make a stronger impact in stream and composting them produces a beneficial Take a walk through Greenwich Land Trust’s our new community and I hope we'll be successful in raising awareness and funds for our non-profit product,” said Sally Davies, chair of GRAB. “Why Mueller Preserve and watch how to tap a maple partners," said K Dong, MIKU SUSHI Co-owner should we be paying to throw that resource tree and make your own syrup. You’ll also learn away?” Recycling food scraps into compost about the biology of these majestic trees and and Catering Director.

One of the three items designed for this captures nutrients and energy and returns them to how syrup factored into the history of American partnership is the "24-hour Roll" which is a sushi the environment. When food scraps are incinerated independence.

The tradition of tapping maple trees for sap roll inspired by the Kids In Crisis 24-hour Helpline or landfilled, these resources are lost. Food scraps are wet and heavy, decreasing the efficiency of has been around for hundreds of years and is an (203-661-1911). The line is available for anyone that needs help or is not sure where to turn. "Whether incinerators, and in landfills, the material creates important part of our local history, dating back to you’re a child, parent, relative, teacher, therapist, methane, a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat the indigenous people of the Northeast and adopted doctor, neighbor, friend, or anyone else concerned contributing to climate change. Composting food by incoming European colonists.

Stay for lunch and purchase a slice of wood about the welfare of a child, any time of the day or scraps turns that story around, by producing a useful and valuable product that gives back to our fired pizza from Dough Girls food truck. Maple night, there is always a counselor on the end of the nutrient life cycle, resulting in cleaner soil, water candy and other treats will also be available. phone," said Shari Shapiro, Kids In Crisis Executive Tickets are available at gltrust.org/program/ Director. She continued, "These trained Crisis and air.

The act of composting can also help change maple-sugar-day/ Counselors are available to provide immediate help habits.

As residents begin to separate their food The cost is $10 for individuals; $20 for GLT and assess services needed to address and work waste from the rest of their garbage, they become Member family 4-pack, and $30 for non-member through any situation." more aware of how much food they toss, prompting family 4-pack.

For mor e i n for m at ion ple a s e v i sit them to buy less. Ultimately, this can lead to mikugreenwich.com. less garbage collected and potentially less waste management expenses. “The food scrap recycling program complements broader sustainability g o a l s fo r o u r tow n a n d w i l l h e lp a c h i e ve significant waste reduction in our community,” The Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board stated Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free and Waste Free Greenwich, in partnership with Greenwich. For more information, please visit: PUB/POST: Greenwich SentiThe Friends of Greenwich Point has kicked off CODE: HSS-2020-9 PRODUCTION: N/A LIVE: None nel-2/3/2020 (Due Date: 1/24/2020) the Department of Public Works, Conservation wastefreegreenwich.org/rot. its 3rd annual Holiday Ornament Photo Contest.

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Greenwich residents 212.237.7000 serve as the template for their 2020 hand-painted can be the solution by supporting this effort to holiday ornament. Other images in the past have Greenwich Land Trust is hosting its annual reduce waste, conserve resources and save money. included the bridge in winter, a sunset on the beach Donations to meet the goal of $5,398 can be made Maple Sugar Day, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to with the Innis Arden Cottage, the Chimes Building, T:10.75”

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the Old Greenwich Yacht Club with the boat racks, the lifeguard chair on the beach and Eagle Pond.

The Friends would like to feature an image that has not been used before.

The Friends of Greenwich Point has been creating an ornament each year since 2013 and started the first photo contest in 2018. Carol Rinello was the 2019 contest winner with her image of Innis Arden Cottage in the Spring.

If you have a photo that you would like to enter, please email it to info@friendsofgreenwichpoint. org by the Entry Deadline of Friday, February 14.

Please include your name and contact information.

The winner will have their name recognized in advertising for the ornament and will also receive a free ornament ($20 value).

Some additional rules: If you are submitting a photo you MUST own the rights to the image and agree to allow the Friends of Greenwich Point full use of it.

All images must be high resolution and in color.

The Friends of Greenwich Point's Board of Directors at its sole discretion can cancel this contest at any time.

Free SAT Practice Test Event

C2 Education Greenwich is hosting a free practice test event on Monday, February 17 at 12 p.m. Experience realistic testing conditions with a full-length ACT or SAT. the event takes place at C2 Education, 141 West Putnam Ave., Unit B. One of the best ways to boost SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores is to practice. Practice test events like this one give students realistic practice and valuable insight into their performance.

C2 Education’s detailed score reporting and free test prep consultation will help students see where they can make the biggest improvements to maximize SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores.

Register online at c2edu.com/36dAJII or call C2 Greenwich at 203-622-1680.

The Heart Truth National Wear Red Day The month of February is Heart Month and February 7 is National Wear Red Day – a day when Americans nationwide will take women’s health to heart by wearing red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness.

Everyone can participate in the national movement by wearing something red on Friday, February 7. By joining together, the community

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By Rich Monetti If your work week suddenly breaks favorably and you get a few days to ski Aspen, booking a reasonably priced f light will likely cause the inspired moment to dissipate among all the aggravation and inconvenience it takes to follow through. An urban air mobility (UAM) company in our own backyard doesn’t allow that moment to get away and puts the respite at the tip of your fingers.

“We use our technology to help people charter and crowdsource f lights to anywhere,” said Brady Miller of BLADE, a Greenwich resident. A simple App does all the work.

BLADE regular service to the Hamptons, Aspen and Nantucket probably gets the most touch screen taps, and service to Miami f r om T h a n k s g i v i n g t h r ou g h March likely accumulates a close second. Despite offering a jet set service, BLADE’s business model allows costs to come in well under the corresponding heights that their customers enjoy. “We don’t own the planes,” Miller revealed, and many of the expenses fall elsewhere.

T h e r at e s to u c h d ow n at $3,250 to Aspen, $2,450 to Miami and $795/595 to the Hamptons in

summer and winter respectively.

Locked and upright, BLADE has a strongly vetted roster of pilots and operators, which allows customers to purchase seats among other BLADES fliers.

The absence of membership fees and book ing sof tware lowers the price as well, while regular points of departure and destination conveniently settle customers into BLADE Lounges.

“It’s this beautiful, sexy, clean look in all our lounges,” said Miller, who comes under the title of Business Development for BLADE. Still rising, the latest locale to grace the ground is at HPN, in Westchester. No security checks required, Miller asserted, “You can show up 15 minutes before, walk to the lounge, get in the plane and you’re gone.”

You won’t have to dragg your luggage around either, because Blade personnel is there to let fly all your necessities. Miller knows from the diligence he provides in the Hamptons. “I’m there the whole summer making sure all our clients are happy,” Miller said.

And BLADE customers make an entrance that will make other Hamptons travelers do a double take. Like something out of an old movie, BLADE fliers, take off and land from the water via seaplane.

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model. “Blade seeks to fill every seat of their aircraft for each f light,” said Frantz. They can afford to offer travelers a better airfare than a traditional charter compa ny t hat of ten f ly w it h severa l empt y se ats i n t hei r aircraft."

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Running every hour on the hour, $195 covers the costs and traffic, congestion and aggravation are all averted.

The retrofitted interior, with leather seating says luxury all

the way, while pilots def initely measure up to the same standard.

“The operators and pilots BLADE use are amongst the safest and most experienced in this end of the business,” said Frantz.

Still, Helicopters and planes don’t have the same weather requirements and could ground a chopper. Not to worry, BLADE will get you a car service, and yo u’r e c r e d ite d fo r a f ut u r e helicopter flight.

BLADE travelers, however, aren’t the only ones happy about the ser v ice. These fast f liers actually cut the carbon footprint.

A helicopter f light carrying six consumes much less energy than stand alone vehicles - especially when they idle in NYC traffic.

The future has Blade aspiring for mor e on t he su s t a i n a ble side and hopes to be in step as eVTOL (Electric Vehicle Takeoff vehicles) progress. But for now, BLADE has its focus on facilitating travel so our precious time can include as much quality time as possible. “People can go right to Westchester, fly when they want to fly and spend more time with each other,” Mille reasoned.

And BLADE is not up in the air about that or the ability to deliver whatever their customers need.

A Super Bowl LIV Surprise accompanying world of advertisements inured me to the appeal (or as I thought of it – the “madness”) of Super Bowl ads.

But this past weekend I was pondering, “What if the entire four hours is a giant bore?” Outside of Patrick Mahomes, I couldn’t name a single Chiefs player. So, I came up with a solution (of sorts), asking family members, in far flung cities across the country, to text me their ratings of the commercials as they came

By Patricia Chadwick As a diehard New England Patriots’ fan, I was wondering last Saturday how I would get through Super Bowl LIV – would I find myself bored to tears? Torn between which team to root for, I made a last-minute decision to support the Kansas City Chiefs. Why not? They’d been “in the desert” for fifty years, and I’m an underdog lover (except when it comes to the Patriots).

As far back as I can remember, Super Bowl Sunday has been solely (for me at any rate) about the game itself. I’ve never given a whit about the myriad ads that would be the water cooler conversation in the office on Monday morning. I’d use commercial breaks as an opportunity to make popcorn or tidy up the kitchen or get more beer. Perhaps growing up devoid of any exposure to television and the

AA

In a generation’s time, today’s millennials will have replaced us boomers and will be dealing with their own version of themselves as twenty-somethings. They’ll all survive.

The reality is that our generational bonds far outstrip our generational divides. How appreciative we should be! on. “Just a simple 1 – 5 system,” I said, “and you can add a single adjective to explain your thinking.”

We agreed, for the sake of maintaining civility, that no political ads would be rated, nor would we bother with movie or tv show ads.

Throughout the game I was peppered with texts, comments and the occasional editorial notation, e.g. “What a waste of $10 million” (for the Squarespace ad) from around the country as well as from the

the American Psychiatric Association (APA), “In the U.S., more than 20 million people 12 years and older have a substance use disorder.” Add to that, “ Substance use disorders are a significant contributor to disability and premature death and take a tremendous toll on individuals, families and society.”

Absolutely - I’m privy to that toll, having attended one of the five AlAnon Family Groups (AFG) meetings on offer in town (for those affected by someone else’s drinking). And I know how strengthening it is being in a community. The trouble is those often afflicted can’t break out of their isolation. You can read online how, with social media thank you, “There has never been a time in history when so many people feel isolated in society…One way to deal with this loneliness and alienation can be to turn to alcohol or drugs.”

Yes, I’m reminded of those AA and Al-Anon phone and online meetings, and public and private groups found on Facebook and the like.

But I believe it’s being with others that best breaks through loneliness.

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will help "put a face on heart disease" an d motivate women to take heart health seriously and engage in action to reduce their risk of heart disease.

Caroline Calderone Baisley, the Director of Health warns: “Many women think heart disease is a man's disease. It isn't. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and most women fail to make the connections between heart disease risk factors and their personal risk of developing the disease.” To support t he ne e d to t a ke cont rol of one’s health, public health nurses of the Department’s Division of Family Health will offer blood pressure screenings and BMI assessments. These services will be available on Friday, February 7, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Tow n Ha ll lobby. Red dress pins, information about risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight/obesity, diabetes and lack of physical activity) and handouts about healthy nutrition will also be distributed. In addition, the nurses will be available upstairs in the Department’s hypertension clinic from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The clinic is located on the 3rd floor in Town Hall.

Walk in blood pressure screening is available in Family Health every

those silly attempts at Boston accents that won us over). The NFL ad was a unanimous 5 as well. Even the ad for Secret deodorant was a hit with guys of all ages.

And, interestingly, we were also in agreement regarding the dullest ads of the evening – McDonalds, Pepsi, Snickers, Walmart, Coca Cola, Bud Light Seltzer, Pop Tarts – Hmmmmm all food related!!

Adm itted ly, the youngest of the

baby boomers and millennials who were watching the game at home with me.

I was anticipating that this ex p er i ment a l exer c i s e wou ld b ot h exaggerate and accentuate the differences between baby boomers (my generation) and millennials, as well as “cuspers” – those late Gen Xers or early Gen Yers who’d rather die than admit to being tainted as millennials.

But here’s what my totally unscientific

millennials found a different, should I say more contemporary, frame of reference and appeal in some of the ads, but overall, humor seemed to be the theme of the evening. Was that the common crossgenerational appeal?

As I scrolled through the texts again a day later, I got to thinking: how is it that the staid and retired baby boomers were so in tune with the “spoiled” millennials?

Aren’t WE and THEY supposed to be at polar ends of the social/ideological

research uncovered – Depression babies (now octogenarians), baby boomers, 40-something “cuspers” and an array of millennials were nearly identical in their reactions to the ads.

The favorites were universally the same – the Jeep Gladiator ad with Bill Murray took first place, followed by (not in rank order) Rocket Mortgage, Dash Lane, Doritos (old fashioned but appealing to young and old alike), Alexa (with Ellen DeGeneres), and Hyundai (OK it was

So, let’s bring the light back onto those churches hosting these AA meetings. The APA has found: “Spiritual or religious based programs, such as those based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous,” are more effective for treating people with substance use disorders. (Note that six of the 12-steps deal with a higher power –however you interpret that higher power.)

So, now let’s time travel to 1935, the year that Bill Wilson founded AA, the year a prominent New York psychiatrist, Dr. Harry Tiebout, becomes director of a bucolic 50-acre Blythewood Sanitarium located in Cos Cob. Tiebout is not only treating the mentally ill but alcoholics.

He’s been sent a1939 pre-publication copy of Wilson’s book, “Alcoholics Anonymous” wherein Wilson crafts the 12-Steps of recovery. Tiebout shares it with a female patient dealing unsuccessfully with her alcoholism. At first fighting off its religious message, but encouraged to read on by Tiebout, the patient, Marty Mann has an epiphany and becomes an active member of AA, dedicating her life to educating others about alcoholism and founding, with Tiebout’s support, the National Council on Alcoholism (now with Drug Addiction added - NCADD).

“Marty Mann was a very close friend of Lois and Bill Wilson,” shares

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at this time. Check the Department of Health website for other locations and time.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease in the United States.

Usually referred to as simply “heart disease,” it is a disorder of blood vessels of the heart that can lead to a heart attack. Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women and causes one in three deaths each year – or about one woman every minute. These conditions are also leading causes of disability preventing people from working and enjoying family activities.

Cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of women every 80 seconds i n t he Un ite d St ate s. A b out 8 0% ca rdiovascu la r diseases ca n be preventable with education and action.

Knowing the signs and symptoms is crucial to ensure the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack.

Many women who have a heart attack may not experience direct chest pain, but rather chest discomfort, which i nclude s t he fe el i ng of pr e s su r e , s q u e e z i n g o r f u l l n e s s . A lt h ou g h pain can occur in the chest, pain can also appear in the rig ht arm, back, neck, shoulder or throat. Other symptoms might include vomiting, nausea, pressure, fatigue, shortness of breath, feeling cold, sweating, or lightheadedness. If you think you or

spectrum?

But hold on – let’s go back some five decades, to a time before the internet and social media, before the ability to multitask with an array of electronic devices and thus work from anywhere, dressed in anything. In that relative Neanderthal era of the late 1960’s, we baby boomers were the “spoiled” bad boys and girls, holding bra-burning rallies, locking our college professors in their classrooms and chanting the slogan, “Don’t trust anyone over thirty.” I was there and remember it well – that’s part of our heritage. Truth be told, today’s millennials are far less obnoxious or radical than we Boomers once were.

And then when we quieted down, we got married and had children and guess what – those children are today’s millennials!! Hmmm - is it, as they say, “Apples don’t fall far from the tree” or is it simply part of the cycle of life? In a generation’s time, today’s millennials will have replaced us boomers and will be dealing with their own version of themselves as twenty-somethings. They’ll all survive.

The reality is that our generational bonds far outstrip our generational divides. How appreciative we should be!

Oh, by the way, my team won!

Patricia Chadwick is a businesswoman and an author. She recently published Little Sister, a memoir about her unusual childhood growing up in a cult. www.patriciachadwick. com

Sally Corbett-Turco, executive director of “Stepping Stones” (yes, another Stepping Stones), the National Historic Landmark home of the Wilsons located in the hamlet of Katonah in Bedford, NY, where the Wilsons moved to in 1941 to live out the rest of their lives. It was there in 1951 that Lois Wilson founded, on husband Bill’s suggestion, Al-Anon, a similar 12-Step program for the family and friends of alcoholics.

With AA (and Al-Anon) notes Corbett-Turco, “There are no dues or fees for membership” - the only requirement being, “a desire to stop drinking.” And, she notes, “The 12-Step fellowships are not medical experts.” One needs to seek medical counseling with detoxing or withdrawing from alcohol and other substances.

What Corbett-Turco so often witnesses in her role at the Wilson historic homesite, she shares is “the open arms of the 12-Step fellowships filled with people who can relate to one another, sharing a message of recovery much the same way that Bill and Lois Wilson did for decades.”

And that fellowship is free.

To visit the Wilsons’ “Stepping Stones” home, its gardens and Bill Wilson’s writing studio, “Wit’s End,” Corbett-Turco suggests making tour reservations in advance by calling 914-232-4822, or visiting

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someone else may be having a heart attack, act quickly to prevent disability or death and call 9-1-1.

Deborah Travers, Director of Family Health encourages you to take steps toward a healthy heart. Adapting a healthy diet and controlling disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol will give you valuable tools to fight heart disease.

Manage stress and get enough sleep.

Women and men should talk to their doctors about these risk factors and make lifestyle changes when necessary to prevent disease. Do you know the most critical numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI)) for your heart health?

Know your numbers!

The American Heart Association sponsors National Wear Red Day. For more information about Women’s Heart Health and National Wear Red Day, call 203-622-7859 at the Greenwich Department of Health or online at greenwichct.org or goredforwomen.org Additional Resources: A mer ican Hear t A ssociation – www.heart.org N a t i o n a l Wo m e n ’s H e a l t h I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r – w w w. womenshealth.gov T h e H e a r t Tr u t h : N a t i o n a l Awareness Campaign for Women about Heart Disease – www.hearttruth.gov.

The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich (RMA) will host Alan Barry, Ph.D. speaking on “Safety Net to SelfSufficiency: Narrowing the Wealth Gap“ on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.

Barry, Commissioner of Human Services, will discuss the measures he advocates for breaking the cycle of poverty in Greenwich. He will focus on the need for better tools to measure poverty. Current tools do not address issues related to the cost of living. Dr. Barry will also stress the need to provide support to families and children for success in school. He notes the lack of participation by minority students in Greenwich school activities: “This reflects the current growing disenfranchisement of low income, mostly minority people in our community.” He believes the problem can be addressed through collaborative efforts in the community.

The Department of Human Service agencies, the Greenwich school system, and community organizations could work together to assist clients who are seeking higher education to broaden their employment opportunities.

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Depar tment of Human Ser v ices functioned as a safety-net agency. Case workers worked with clients to determine if they met income requirements for financial assistance and benefit programs.

Since joining the Department of Human Services Dr. Barry has helped to revise its mission and strategic plan, promoting services that foster client self-sufficiency.

This approach helps clients with shortterm financial assistance while linking them with community-based services that will lead to self-suff iciency. An important element of this transformation is to emphasize the importance of education and employment counseling services in achieving clients’ goals.

Dr. Barry earned a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from St. Louis University. He has over 35 years of healthcare administration experience.

He joined the Greenwich Department of Human Services as Commissioner in 2010. Earlier he served as Associate Director for the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (DMHAS). Dr. Barry has held executive leadership positions in the private for-profit, not-forprofit, and public sectors.

The program takes place at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public; no reservations are required. For additional information, visit greenwichrma.org or contact info@ greenwichrma.org

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Saying I Love You

Valentine’s Day is nex t Friday. A re you prepared?

These days, when we think of Valentine’s Day we think of f lowers, greeting cards and chocolates. (Don’t get us wrong, we love all those things and will be getting them for our significant others.) This holiday, as most do, actually has its origins in religion, in this case as a liturgical celebration of one of the early Christian saints named Valentinus. Valentine’s Day first became associated with romance and love during the time of Geoffrey Chaucer in the middle ages, when the tradition of courtly love first flourished. By the time of 18th-century England, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers, and hopeful lovers, expressed the affection for each other by presenting flowers, offering candies and sending amorous cards. That tradition carries on today.

Hence, the “are you prepared” question.

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. It is a day when everyone can unabashedly open their hearts to say “I love you.” Our young children are encouraged to make cards for the parents, grandparents and others. Why can’t we, the adults, follow their lead and send a card to someone to let them know we are thinking of them? Better yet, why can’t we gather those around us, who are most dear, and spend time with them?

Wouldn't it be nice if letting people know they are special on Valentine’s Day was not ...special, but the norm.

When you think of Valentine’s Day, what do you think of? We think of our loved ones - yes, but we also think of others that are far from those they love. We think of the young men and women who are serving far from home to protect our freedoms. Those who stepped to the front of the line to volunteer to serve their country miss many holidays. We want to send them a Valentine’s message of thanks, gratitude and love.

We think of those whose loved ones have passed away and are alone. We want them to know they are not alone. Whether you have lost a parent, spouse or child, whether you have lived a full life or are in the middle of your journey, you are not alone. While you may grieve privately we as a community embrace and celebrate your love.

We want to send a big Valentine to the residents who recently celebrated their 100th, 99th and 98th birthdays.

We should not need a day like Valentine’s Day, or Mother’s Day or Father’s Day for that matter, to let people know they are special. We should tell them all year long and often. Romance and affection should not be dictated by the calendar, but rather what is in our hearts. As we have commented on before, our community is fastpaced and hectic and that is not a bad thing. But we mustn’t lose sight of what is important, our loved ones. We should make sure that we, as children, parents, spouses, let those we cherish know we love them, support them and embrace them on a daily basis.

Yes, we will be stopping by our favorite florist this week and we will make reservations at a cozy restaurant. Since Monday is a holiday for many we most likely will find a fun movie to watch as a family. Truthfully, that is how we like to spend most weekends.

Wouldn't it be nice if letting people know they are special on Valentine’s Day was not ...special, but the norm.

Are you prepared?

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The Nathaniel Witherell: Past and Future After extensive analysis, the Board of Estimate and Taxation Nathaniel Witherell Strategic Planning Committee recently issued a f inal report. In a unanimous vote last week, the BET accepted this 2019 report which is available on the BET’s we b p a g e , t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e Committee’s earlier reports.

The Committee was formed i n Ma rch 2 016, compr ise d of four BET members – Art Norton (C h a i r), B e t h K r u m e i c h , J i l l Oberlander, and Nancy Weissler.

The Committee was asked “to perform a broad and thorough review of the operations of The Nathaniel Witherell (“TNW”). “ I n 2 0 1 7, t h e C o m m i t t e e prepa re d a rep or t (t he “ 2 017 Report”), also accepted by the BET. The 2017 Report concluded that TNW’s business faces challenges arising from (a) its government o w n e r s h i p , ( b) i n c r e a s e d competition, (c) evolving practices in senior care, and (d) continuing changes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Based on its analysis, the Committee developed a simplified model to project the f uture direction of TN W’s cash f low and to review the key drivers.

That model showed that under continued Town ownership, the Town’s cash subsidy to operate TNW would increase substantially over the next four years.

At the beginning of a new te r m i n e a rly 2 018 , t he BE T

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reconstituted the Committee.

A lthoug h A r thu r Nor ton a nd Nancy Weissler were no longer members of the Board, then-BET Chair Jill Oberlander requested both to remain on the Committee (in a non-voting capacity) and Arthur Norton continue as its Chair. Jill Oberlander assumed a n ex-of f icio p osit ion on t he Committee. The voting members of the reconstituted Committee were BET members Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Beth Krumeich and Jeff Ramer.

The Committee retained independent consultants to review and amplify on the work ref lected in the 2017 Repor t.

Health Dimensions Group (“HDG”) produced a “Financial and Operating Report“ dated February 2019. The Committee also retained the accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies (“PKF”) which conducted a review of the financial statements of TNW for the two years ended June 30, 2018 and prepared a recharacterization of them from government accounting to private sector accounting. These reports are also available on the BET’s webpage.

HDG independently confirmed t he key f i nd i n g s of t he 2 01 7 Report, specifically related to the expected pressure on T N W ’s future revenues from increased competition from competitive alternative facilities, changes to M e d i c a r e r e i m b u r s e m e nt a nd cha ng ing ca re practices.

Additionally, it noted that the wages and benefits received by TN W staf f were sig nif icantly h ig her t ha n t hose of nea rby, comparably rated facilities.

As part of its work on behalf of the Committee, HDG analyzed the following three possible strategic options for TNW, which had been identified in the Committee’s 2017 Report: (a) maintain current town ownership and operation while seeking greater efficiencies; (b) lease/sell to a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation; and (c) lease/sell to a for-profit operator. HDG developed a financial forecast for TNW for five years under these scenarios.

According to that forecast, TNW’s f inancial loss would be approximately $4.6 million higher annually as a Tow n-operated facility vs. the option of leasing it to a non-profit or for-profit operator.

HDG’s forecast of increasing losses under Town ownership is also consistent with the findings of the 2017 Report. In its report, HDG recommended “further exploration of the scenario of selling/leasing to a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation while continuing to make operational improvements.”

In addition to the work undertaken by HDG and PK F, the Committee also continued to m o n i to r T N W ’s f i n a n c i a l per for ma nce du r ing the past two years. For the 2019 f iscal ye a r, T N W ’s a l l-i n c ash cost to the Town, including capital expenditures and debt service,

was $6.6 million. For the 2019 fiscal year, the Town had budgeted a contribution of $2.7 million for TNW. Taking that contribution into account, TNW has incurred a negative fund balance of $4.1 million, that will have to be funded in future budgets.

The Committee’s 2019 Report recommended the following: 1. “…that the Town explore utilizing an Enterprise Fund for Witherell in place of the current Special Revenue Fund.” This will provide for greater transparency.

The Town’s Comptroller and PKF support this recommendation.

2. “…that a f ull audit of TNW be considered.”

3. “ t h e r e t e n t i o n o f a f inancial adv isor would be ne ce ssa r y to ma ke i n for me d decisions among the strategic options.”

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“Developing a strategic plan for the Witherell is a substantial task”…which will continue to engage the BET and others.

Under the Greenwich Tow n C h a r t e r, t h e B E T c a n decide whether or not to make recommendations and to take next steps for TNW among the strategic options. Any eventual decision among the options should reflect both community input as well as financial considerations.

Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Art Norton, and Nancy Weissler, members of the BET’s Nathaniel Witherell Strategic Planning Committee

TOLLS – Bad Policy with No Popular Support

By State Rep. Harry Arora The current proposal to add tolls to Connecticut’s highways is unnecessary.

The reasons put forth by the governor and his supporters in the legislature are misleading and incorrect. Tolls are neither needed nor supported by our residents. I have campaigned in the 151st District for the last few weeks and I can say from first-hand conversations that a large majority of our residents, irrespective of party affiliation, are opposed to tolls on our roads. Despite lack of support from the majority of our voters, if the Democrats in state government muscle their proposal into law, given their supermajority in the state legislature, it would be a massive mistake.

First, our transportation spending over the last few years has been inefficient and wasteful. Our state government spends annually an average $2.5 Billion on the capital program and another $700 Million on maintenance and operations. We have invested in a number of mega projects which have not delivered. The Hartford Line ($770 Million), Hartford-New Britain busway ($567 Million), and the Norwalk Walk Bridge ($1.1 Billion) are examples of such inefficient mega projects. The usage of the Hartford line hardly justifies the massive investment, and the Norwalk Walk Bridge is over budget and delayed. The proposed Bridgeport train station for a price tag of $300 Million is another current glaring example of poor use of our tax dollars. The transportation commissioner has been on record about his strategy of “build it and the users will come.”

Connecticut, with a stagnant economy and fiscal challenges, cannot afford this sort of speculative spending.

Second, tolls are a highly inefficient way to collect tax revenues. The toll gantries cost money to build and operate. They also slow down traffic and create congestion.

Connecticut already levies various other taxes to raise transportation revenue: high gasoline/diesel tax, motor registration fee and the Motor Carrier Road Tax (“MCRT”).

The MCRT, a lesser known tax, is paid by outof-state truckers based on how many miles they drive in CT. This debunks the current narrative that tractor trailers do not pay to

use our roads; they already do. If the main objective was to raise more revenues from truck drivers, then the Governor would have raised the MCRT. The unfortunate reality is that tolls are being proposed to create a new tax to extract increasingly more dollars from hard working CT residents.

Finally, and most importantly, tolls are a regressive tax that hurt the working class and ordinary citizens the most. The same $20/week means different things to different people. However, all Connecticut commuters will have to pay the same toll despite their income or wealth levels. An unintended

spending and handing over some projects to the private sector, we can continue with the required transportation program without any highway tolls. The second argument being made is that out of state truckers damage our roads but do not pay for it. This is also INCORRECT. As discussed above, outof-state truckers already pay a Motor Carrier Road Tax, which is among the highest in the country. Finally, there is the argument that tolls will reduce congestion on our roads by pushing away some traffic to local roads or off the roads. This concept is WRONG. Our highways are a public good built with public

Connecticut already levies various other taxes to raise transportation revenue: high gasoline/ diesel tax, motor registration fee and the Motor Carrier Road Tax (“MCRT”). The MCRT, a lesser known tax, is paid by out-of-state truckers based on how many miles they drive in CT. This debunks the current narrative that tractor trailers do not pay to use our roads; they already do. consequence will be that many residents that cannot afford tolls will be compelled to use local roads and our publicly paid highways will be reserved for the wealthy.

For a democratically elected government to impose taxes in such a regressive way is unjustifiable.

To make the complete case against tolls, it is important to directly debunk the three arguments put forward by those who support them.

The first argument is that if we don’t raise tolls, we will have to raise other taxes or cut down on critical infrastructure spending.

This is INCORRECT. By cutting down on low-priority and low-return transportation

money. The idea that they should be reserved only for the wealthy – which is what this argument implies – is absolutely shocking and unjustifiable.

Tolls are NOT the solution to our current transportation challenges and would be a BIG MISTAKE. They are not needed and there is no popular support for them.

What is required is a prioritization of our transportation spending and implementing our capital projects efficiently. I ask the governor’s office and DOT officials to engage in a rigorous constructive dialogue with the Republican caucus in the state legislature to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our transportation program.

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A Personal Reminiscence

Thirty Years with David Ogilvy

By Deborah Ference-Gray In January 1990, I was 35 years old and had not one moment of real estate experience. Through friends' kind recommendations, David Ogilvy agreed to meet with me. That day, I stepped through the red door at David Ogilvy & Associates, 75 Arch Street, not realizing that I would be doing that every day for the next 30 years.

If you didn't know that David O g i lv y w a s "s omeb o dy," one look at him and you assumed he must be.

With blazing blue eyes, he had the looks and voice that movie stars, not to mention politicians, covet. His bearing was aristocratic; his manners, impeccable. He was endearing in his boyish charm; awesome in his commanding presence. He had star quality, but he had more than that. He had a gift, and it was real estate.

In 1990, when I joined DO&A as a sales associate, the Greenwich real estate market was still in the doldrums of the 1987 crash. Things were slow, and you were lucky if you sold one or two houses in a year. The bottom was November of 1991. After that, small sales, like tiny pockets of air bubbling to the surface of a stagnant pond, i nd icate d sig ns of l i fe i n t he market. The recovery had begun, and by the mid-1990s, the market had returned.

At that time, I had a client,

Mary Waterman (one of the three original Breast Cancer Alliance women, sadly) to whom I'd been showing houses. She remarked on how our listings at DO& A, while the same square footage and on comparable pieces of land in comparable locations, were priced significantly higher than other listings, and she wondered why. Think ing quick ly for an explanation to this new question, I blurted out, "Beauty is expensive."

Then, having a memory f lash of a moment when our office came to price a house I was about to list, I said, "It's the Wow Factor. If David walks into a house and says, 'Wow,' the price goes up 15%." No one said 'Wow' back then. It was cartoon language like 'Bam' and 'Pow.' But David said it, and it made a difference.

Some agents were disgruntled

by David's aggressive pricing of listings: Pitching a listing and promising a higher price usually meant that agent would get the listing. And it did. David had more listings than any other broker.

And not just more listings, but better listings.

David knew everyone worth knowing, and everyone wor t h k now i n g e it he r k new h im or wa nted to k now h im.

Those people of those days had beautiful homes, not the preferred grey boxes of today, or houses decorated by someone else, but filled with treasures from their

travels, or ref lective of a happy, full and accomplished life. And those houses were the listings of DO&A. They were beautiful, they were in the best locations on the best pieces of land, they were expensive, and they were bought and sold at a staggering rate.

In those heady days, David was our fearless leader. His fiduciary responsibility to his clients was paramount, and he soug ht to obtain the highest and best offers for them. He drove the market.

Pushing the prices of listings, and getting them; often selling them himself. People turned to him and trusted him, and he got the job done.

There are things about the way David did business: Always discreet; Always polite. In 30 years, he never breached a confidence, and I never saw him even come close to losing his temper. One afternoon, we saw him standing with a client in our parking lot. The client was expressing frustration at something, and the angrier this fellow got, the calmer David got, clasping his hands in front of him, tilting his head with a pleasant look on his face. It was classic David. When he came into the office after that, I commented on how it seemed he was being given a difficult time, and how calm his reaction was. "Always polite," was his cheerily disciplined answer.

That was the thing. At his core was kindness, caring, patience,

understanding, and he brought those personal qualities to his professional life and to every transaction. He didn't 'try' to be any of those things, he simply was those things.

Dav id, hav ing been in the business of real estate for more than 40 years, knew every house in town and its history. At DO&A, we had a card catalogue in which

expanded our knowledge base.

Real estate has always been a central topic of conversation i n Gre enw ich, a nd wherever David went, cocktails parties, fundraisers, reunions, he was at the center of every conversational group. People couldn't get enough of him; they wanted the inside story on the real estate market and no one knew more or was

In 30 years, he never breached a confidence, and I never saw him even come close to losing his temper. was kept every transaction of every house going back to 1985, and which he has in his office to this day. Unique to David, I believe, because of his vast knowledge, was that if he referred to a house, it was never referred to by its address, it was referred to by its former owner—if you owned the house now, it wasn't referred to by your name, but by the former owner's name. It wouldn't be referred to by your name until you moved out.

We all followed his example and it

more fasci nati ng t ha n Dav id Ogilvy. People gathered around him and were mesmerized by the information and insight he i mp a r te d . O ne felt elev ate d , privileged, to be in his orbit.

Eve r y F r id ay mor n i n g at 9:30 we had our office meeting.

Getting up from our London-made mahogany desks, we'd gather in the conference room to discuss every listing and what needed pricing, showings, advertising.

DO&A ads were unlike any other.

Like his father, David Ogilvy of Ogilv y & Mather (the K ing of Madison Avenue; e.g. Hathaway shirt ad), David knew marketing.

Our photographer was the best; our copy, written by David, was the best; our placement was the best. I wish I'd taken notes from those meetings. One thinks those days will last forever, and doesn't realize there is a mortal treasure in one's midst. Imagine going to work every day and being able to admire and respect the person one worked for, knowing he was infinitely smarter. It was amazing.

It was a privilege.

At our unofficial Christmas d i n n e r r e c e n t l y, I h a d t h e pleasure of sitting next to David.

We lamented about how things have changed in real estate; the market, the people, the advent of Zillow. I said how glad I was that he had had his career during the Golden Age of Greenwich real estate. What I should have said, and wished I'd said, was that he created that Golden Age, probably single handedly. In his career, he personally had more than $3 billion in sales.

In their outpouring of sympathy today, people kindly say that David was the penultimate g e n t l e m a n . Ye s . A l e g e n d .

Absolutely. But he was more than that. He was the King of Greenwich real estate.

I daresay we will not see his like again.

Intangible Gifts for Valentine’s Day

By Margarita Cossuto Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y i s r i g h t around the corner! It is the time of year when many people buy chocolates and f lowers to show that special someone in their life how much they are loved. While it is undoubtedly lovely to give and receive gifts that symbolize

appreciation, this year, why not consider showing your significant other, family, and friends how much you appreciate them with an “intangible” Valentine’s Day gift. An intangible gift, one that cannot be touched, may not only be the best gift you ever give, but it also means that you are not bringing more items into your home, which can help you keep things organized and your home clutter-free. Here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are intangible and simple to do.

Make the bed: If you don’t reg ularly make your bed, consider doing it for Valentine’s Day, and maybe even beyond.

Think about how inviting and rela x ing it feels when you

walk into a hotel room for the first time and the bed is nicely made. Now imagine how nice it would feel to have that same experience in your own home.

While it does take time to make the bed, especially if you have a lot of layers and pillows, there are benefits to making the bed in addition to it looking nice for you and your loved one. From an organizing perspective, making your bed encourages you to keep the rest of your room tidy. When the bed is made, it helps the rest of the room look styled, even if it is not perfect. Making the bed also leads to better productivity.

When you get into the habit of making your bed daily, it can kickstart a chain of other good

decisions throughout the day and give you a sense of taking charge.

If you think your sig nif icant other, or k ids (as a one-time “gift”) would appreciate your efforts, give it a try!

Organize together: There is bound to be someone in your life who has been meaning to orga n i ze a nd declut ter t hei r closet or kitchen, for example.

Giving this person the gift of your time can be invaluable and extremely motivating. Simply being there with someone while they are sorting through their belongings and deciding what to keep and donate can be tremendously helpful. Just being in the proximity of another person and offering suggestions

and encouragement can bring the person focus and can be a fun experience you share.

Give the gift of time: Time is one of the most underrated gifts that one can give and receive.

Similar to organizing together, think about the people in your life who are important to you and simply carve out some time to be with them. Spending time w it h ot her s c r e ate s a s en s e of belonging and connection, meeting one of our basic human needs. Consider revising your schedule on Valentine’s Day and over the weekend to build in some extra time to make special visits to your loved ones.

Whatever way you celebrate on Valentine’s Day, remember

that there are many intangible gifts you can give to those who are important to you. Be creative and consider the ideas in this article as a starting point for things you can do for someone or with someone.

Margarita Cossuto, Ph D is a profe s sion a l orga n i z e r a n d owner of Living Organized, LLC. She applies her background in ps ycholog y to understand the unique needs of her clients to give them the organized space they’re looking for. Margarita works with a variety of clients in the CT/NY area and can be reached at 203451-7880 or www.livingorganized. com.

Interview with a Fleet Chaplain

By Donovan McSorley Indian Harbor Yacht Club is one of the few private clubs on Long Island Sound with the position of Fleet Chaplain among its Off icers. You've probably heard of elected positions in a yacht club such as Commodore, Treasurer, and Secretary, but what exactly does a Fleet Chaplain do?

I had the opportunity to speak with Indian Harbor's new Fleet Chaplain Reverend Dan Haugh to discuss his background and his position.

DM: You recently became the new Fleet Chaplain of Indian Harbor Yacht, Club following in the footsteps of Reverend Avery Manchester. What are some of the things he has taught you?

DH: It is with great gratitude and respect that I humbly follow in the footsteps of my friend, colleague and mentor Avery Manchester. His legacy of faithful ministry has left an indelible impression upon me, and I am sure the

entire IHYC community. I have had the privilege of joining him in the Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy over the past five years and benefiting from the wisdom he constantly shares through his stories and sage wisdom. He has personally taught me that grace can be experienced in and through all things and that the divine exists far beyond the four walls of a church building. In this way, I have learned to see the sacred in every shared meal, meaningful conversation, sunrise and sunset, and open water experience.

DM: For those who may not know much about the position of Fleet Chaplain, can you explain your role and responsibilities at IHYC? DH: Par t of my ser v ice to IH YC includes offering prayers and officiating at various seasonal services and ceremonies throughout the year. Additionally, I christen new boats, offer prayers before races and regattas, make hospital visits, p e r for m we dd i n g c e r e m on i e s a n d memorial services, either on land or

sea. It is my honor and privilege to serve the members of this club and our wider community with hope, faith and love and to be as present as possible as we develop and nurture fun and friendships.

DM: For those who may not know much about the club, how would you describe Indian Harbor Yacht Club, and what has your experience at the club been like so far?

D H : I H YC i s a ve r y w a r m a n d welcoming community. My wife Lauretta a nd I have b e en i mpr e sse d by t he kindness and hospitality shown towards us, as well as the truly intergenerational aspect of the club. It is nice to see a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and boating experiences. We have also enjoyed attending a few family events and getting to know other young families. We hope that we can help generate continued interest in our community and personal networks for IHYC, as we believe it has so much to offer families.

DM: To hold the position of Fleet

Chaplain at a yacht club, you must have a real love for the water. Tell us a bit about your boating background.

DH: I am from the greater Boston area and spent my childhood summers vacationing and boating on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Some of my fondest memories with my family were on the water and these cherished moments have stayed with me my entire life. Now, as a father myself, I enjoy making new memories on our family boat on Long Island Sound teaching my two sons the joy and responsibility of boating.

My paternal grandfather Lloyd Haugh was an avid boater his entire life, and my maternal grandfather Jesse Adams served in the US Navy as Chief Petty Officer and machinist on the USS Prairie during WWII. The nautical life runs through our family lineage and we are honored to join such a historical yacht club.

DM: Tell us a bit about your family.

DH: My wife Lauretta is a teacher at Parkway Elementary School, where our

twin boys Jack and Blake are enrolled in the first grade. We moved to Greenwich five years ago, after living in Paris, France, for a number of years while I served on the staff of The American Church in Paris. Before moving overseas, Lauretta and I lived in the village of Katonah in Westchester County, where I served at a congregation in the town of Bedford.

DM: When you aren't at IHYC, where do you c ur rently s er ve a s a Re v e r e n d , a n d w h a t a r e yo u r responsibilities?

DH: I currently minister at Round Hill Community Church, an independent and interdenominational church in the backcountry of Greenwich. I lead the youth, young adult and young family programming for the congregation, as well as local and global outreach efforts, membership growth and cultivation, and community engagement.

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Obituaries

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John Shepherd

dozen or more brightly colored silk handkerchiefs from his mouth.

Jack was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. He was sui generis. He was a much loved and admired husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

David Ogilvy

John E. (Jack) Shepherd, aged 94, died peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Jack was born and raised in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

He graduated from Blair Academy and Princeton University. Jack volunteered in 1944 for the infantry in the U.S. Army and served in a front line mortar squad in France and Germany. Jack married the love of his life, Rosemarie Jacqueline Lanigan, in 1950. They shared life together for over 60 years before her death in 2010. They are survived by their five children; Nancy S. Webb of Greenwich, Connecticut, Susan S. Storrs of Greensboro, North Carolina, John E. Shepherd, Jr. of Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Amy S. Weinberg of Greenwich, Connecticut and Samantha S. Cronic of Chevy Chase, Maryland; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, each and every one to whom Jack and Jackie were devoted.

Jack and Jackie moved to Tenafly, New Jersey early in their marriage and raised their family there.

Jack worked in securities sales at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for over 35 years. He relished commuting from Tenafly to Wall Street on his motorcycle whenever possible, and took motorcycle trips from New Jersey to California and Italy to Denmark, occasionally with one of his children on board for part of the way. Jack’s sense of adventure abounded throughout his life, including taking up scuba diving, sea kayaking and flying his Husky airplane well into his 70’s. His solo flight to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the annual Air Show there was particularly memorable. All of Jack’s children delighted in his impromptu visits to them in his Morgan sportscar, top down even in Winter, or later in his airplane to the nearest grass airf ield to their home. An intimate chat, a sandwich and a cup of coffee and then he would be off.

When his grandchildren began to arrive, Jack was truly in his element. His joy in each of them was palpable and he was an inspiration to them all. His encyclopedic knowledge of history, love of poetry (with the ability to quote at length authors f rom Shakespeare to Wordsworth) and high standards made a permanent impression. And that was even before he learned magic. No one will forget the luncheon during a family vacation when Granddaddy complained to his grandchildren that he had a stomach ache, gathered them around him, and then cured his problem by slowly removing, one-by-one, a

David Fairf ield Ogilvy died peacefully on February 3, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones after a valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma.

Born on September 19, 1942, in Princeton, New Jersey, David was the son of David Mackenzie Ogilvy and Melinda Graeme Street Ogilvy, who moved to Old Greenwich in 1948 when David was five. David was the beloved husband of Anne Zahringer Ogilvy and the devoted father of Melinda Fairfield Ogilvy and Charlotte and Wells Poler. In addition to his children with his wife Anne, he is survived by his step children of his first marriage, Fridolf, William, Stillman and Christopher Hanson.

David attended Riverside School, Greenwich Country Day School, Brunswick School and the Hotchkiss School. He received his BA from the University of Virginia and studied at the University Aix-Marseille in Aix-en-Provence, France. He was former president of the Greenwich Association of Realtors and a graduate of the Realtor Institute.

David had a great interest in the preservation of open space for future generations and was committed to maintaining the wonderful quality of life Greenwich affords its residents.

David adored and was proud of his family, enjoyed his many friends and loved sailing, skiing, old cars, and his beloved Greenwich. He was a member of the Round Hill Club and the Belle Haven Club, where he previously served as Commodore.

David was the former President and ow ner of Dav id Og ilv y & Associates, a leading force in Greenwich real estate for over 40 years. His independent firm was the exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliate for Greenwich prior to his sale of the f irm to Sotheby’s International Realty in 2019. David and his firm were known for the highest levels of service and discretion, coupled with superlative advertising and market knowledge.

David was devoted to Greenwich a nd t he com mu n it y a nd was selected as the Rotary Club Citizen of the Year in 2010 and exemplified the organization's motto of "Service Above Self " in his long list of volunteer efforts. He was dedicated to serving town agencies and protecting its history through land

preservation, habitat preservation and landmark preservation. He was on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich where he was co-chair of the $16 million fundraising program to renovate and add onto the Boys & Girls Club. As a former president of the Greenwich Land Trust, he was an honorary member of the Board of Directors and maintained a very active role in soliciting property for conservation.

David initiated and was the Chairman of the "100 Days to Save Treetops," the successful public/ private fundraising campaign to raise $11.5 million to save the former Holman estate from a 40 house development. This effort protected 110 acres of environmentally fragile property on the Mianus River, adjoining the Mianus River Park. He was on the Selectman's Advisory Committee and was instrumental in the acquisition of the PomeranceTuchman property in Cos Cob next to the Montgomery Pinetum, working to expand the greenway from the Mianus River Gorge to Long Island Sound. David was also involved in the town’s acquisition of the Laddins Rock Preserve in Old Greenwich, an important part of a greenway leading to Binney Park.

David has been cited with awards for his conservation work and was recently honored as one of only two recipients ever to receive the Boys & Girls Club National Medallion award.

David was also was the first person to receive the Audubon’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award.

David had involvement in many not-for-profit organizations over the years, including being on the Board of Hotline (now Friendly Connections at the Family Center), the YMCA, the Mead Institute, and the Mead School where he chaired the successful fundraising project to acquire its new campus. He was on the Advisory Board of the Teen Center, the Greenwich Point Conservancy, the Greenwich Tree Conservancy and the Advisory Council of the Greenwich Historical Society, where he was involved in the Antiquarius House Tour for more than 18 years and in the plaquing of historic houses in an effort to preserve the history of Greenwich.

He was committed to the Greenwich Country Day School where he was a recipient of The Distinguished Alumni Award, the United Way, Greenwich Hospital, and supported the efforts of the Junior League, and was actively involved in the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Greenwich at 254 East Putnam Avenue on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Christ Church for beautification of the grounds or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

States Army, stationed in postwar Germany. He started his career on the New York Stock Exchange as a runner, advancing to become a Bond Trader. For more than 50 years, Cary worked at several brokerage firms, ultimately retiring from Murphy & Durieu. He was well-known and highly respected in his field and continued to trade beyond retirement using his talent, experience and keen sense of the financial markets until his sudden passing.

A devout Catholic, he belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was an active parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Greenwich and was awarded the Saint Augustine Medal of Service from Bishop William E. Lori in 2013. Cary strongly believed in the importance of Catholic school education and was very generous towards those that needed financial support. As a parent and grandparent, he was involved in the Greenwich Catholic School community. His seven children as well as several grandchildren graduated from GCS, with some currently in attendance. He was also a longtime member of The Milbrook Club where he loved swimming with his 16 grandchildren. Cary relished his time with his family and friends, traveling with Mona, playing cards, watching classic movies, hosting large parties and telling and retelling old jokes and stories.

He is survived by his children, M a r yB e t h B r ow n ( M at t h ew, d e c e a s e d), D o r e e n C a t a l a n i (Richard), Eileen Landry (Dan, deceased), Kristin Galvin (Brendan), Janine Scharff (Steve), Cary May and Colin May. He is the adored grandfather of Jamie, Mariah, Cory and Katherine Brown; Christina, Matthew and William Catalani; Conor, Alana and Christopher Landry; Brendan, Ryan and Declan Galvin and Elizabeth, Samantha and Grace Scharff. He was a loving brother to Sally Grasso, Dennis May, Kathleen Ramsey and Virginia Grasso and brother-in-law to Dorothy Grasso. He was predeceased by his father Leo May and mother Hannah Grasso (McLaughlin), stepfather John Grasso and brother John Grasso and his aunt Mary Jackson.

Family and friends are welcome to gather on Friday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church followed by services at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In memory of Cary, donations may be made to The May Family Scholarship fund at Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North Street, Greenwich, Conn., 06830.

Tyler Gwozdz

Cary May Cary N. May, of Greenwich, CT, passed away on Feb. 1, 2020. Cary was born in 1938 in New York City and grew up in Brooklyn where he made lifelong friends and memories.

Cary is the beloved husband of Mona May (Halpin) who he married in 1962 in Brooklyn. He served in the United

Tyler Andrew Gwozdz passed away surrounded by love on Jan. 23, 2020 in Boca Raton, Fla. Bor n at Nor wa lk Hospita l on June 18, 1990, Tyler spent his early childhood years in Atlanta and San Francisco before his parents decided to return to their east coast roots, settling down in the Greenwich neighborhood of Riverside.

Tyler never met a stranger he didn't like, and his network of friends and family spans the entire country. Tyler believed fully in unconditional love, and acceptance, gratitude, and making the world a better place. No matter where he lived, his commitment to enriching his community remained strong.

He was undoubtedly one of the smartest people we know and captivated every one of us with his humbleness.

The best, most lov i ng big brother of f ive, Tyler spent his beautiful childhood leading his siblings and their dogs on wild manhunt-chases around Tod's Point and playing in every youth sports league Greenwich had to offer.

After charming every teacher at Riverside Elementary and Eastern Middle School, Tyler became the first of the five Gwozdz kids to attend Greenwich High School, where he cultivated a legacy of good humor and positivity. A gifted athlete, Tyler played multiple sports while in high school: basketball, baseball, football and lacrosse.

As a linebacker on the Greenwich High School varsity football team, he led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2006 and

2007. After playing JV baseball as a freshman, he switched to lacrosse his sophomore year and discovered one of the greatest passions of his life.

As a long-pole defender, Tyler quickly made a name for himself in the world of high school lacrosse and caught the eye of college scouts.

After much deliberation— and perhaps too many campus visits to ensure he found the right "vibe" – Tyler committed to playing lacrosse at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. While there, Tyler pursued a degree in Economics and joined the brotherhood of Alpha Delta Phi. He excelled as a student athlete, fraternity brother, and vibrant member of campus life.

Always the trendsetter, Tyler's f irst move after Trinity was to join a small, boutique beverage company based out of Norwalk, CT - Spiked Seltzer. As the third employee, Tyler handled marketing and sales, growing the brand from a novelty craft beverage to the most successful alcoholic seltzer brand in the industry. Tyler's work with Spiked Seltzer took him across the country, moving to both Nashville and Austin, where he brought infectious joy – and delicious beverages – to new markets and new friends.

W hen Spi ked Selt zer was successfully acquired by Anheuser Busch, Tyler became a sought-after consultant in the booming beverage industry. After working with several companies, including RISE Coffee and Deep Bay Spirits, Tyler decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist. Upon his acceptance to Florida Atlantic, he moved to Boca Raton, FL to work towards his Masters in Psychology.

There are few things Tyler loved more than Boston sports. If he wasn't cheering on the Red Sox or the Patriots, he was practicing Jiu Jitsu, Cross Fit, or cooking a gourmet (and keto) meal for friends and family. Even after his playing days were behind him, he kept his love of lacrosse alive by coaching students in Greenwich and at the Woodland Middle School in his new hometown of Nashville. Tyler was always passionate about politics, and was the reigning champ of the annual Thanksgiving dinner debate.

He volunteered for local political campaigns and attended the 2016 Presidential Inauguration.

Tyler's spirit, charisma, and positive outlook lives on through his loving parents Dave and Traci and the four siblings he cherished so much: Patrick, Isabelle, Owen and Ava, as well as his aunts, uncles, grandparents and 11 cousins.

A memorial mass was held in his honor on Feb. 1 at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Riverside. As Tyler would always say, "Speak love and be kind, it could make a bigger impact than you know."

In lieu of f lowers, the family kindly asks for donations to the Tyler A. Gwozdz Foundation; a charitable organization created to increase local education on the disease of addiction and to support and finance addiction recovery for those in need which can be found at gofundme.com.

Laraine Pirie Laraine C. Pirie, loving wife of John M. Frangione, Jr., passed away in their home in Riverside, Connecticut on January 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Flushing, New York on July 20, 1949 to George and Rose Bopp Pirie.

Laraine graduated from Rippowam High School, University of Bridgeport and received her Masters Deg ree of Fi ne A r ts from Lehman College of the City Un iversit y of New York . She completed her 6th year degree from Parsons School of Design.

She began her 38-year career in teaching art at Greenwich High School in 1971. After retirement, she continued teaching at Blind Brook Middle and High Schools in Rye Brook, New York. Caring, compassionate and talented, she was a role model, mentor and influence to students and faculty. Laraine was a skilled artist who created many beautiful paintings, pottery and ceramics and even traveled to Japan in 1983 to study ceramics. Laraine's love of art was carried through to her love of gardening at home and her appreciation of the New York Botanical Garden where she was a member. She was also a member of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center Garden Club. She and John enjoyed traveling, especially their latest trips to Italy and Jamaica and yearly trips to Rehoboth Beach, D elawa re . They motorc ycle d throughout many states and made regular journeys to Laconia, New Hampshire and Lake George, New York for Bike Week.

On October 17, 2019, Laraine was honored with a Courage Award by her doctor, Alexander N. Shoushtari, and she was introduced onstage

by Katie Couric at the 18th Annual NYC Gala hosted by the Melanoma Research Foundation.

In addition to her husband, Laraine is survived by her sisters, Arlene Alter of Stamford, CT; Janet Pirie of Bennington, Vermont; niece, Allison Alter (Michael Vivirito); brother-in-law, Walter Brown; nephew, Scott Brown (Roseann); niece, Debby Scuderi; great-nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Florence Frangione; stepdaughter, Heather and her children, Conner a n d H a l e y ; s te p s o n Jo h n M .

Frangione III (Paige Rollinson); sister-in-law Karen Seferi (Spiro) and son, Andrew.

She was predeceased by her parents, George and Rose Bopp Pirie; her sister, Karilyn Brown; her brother, Douglas Pirie; and her father-in-law, John M. Frangione, Sr. There will be a memorial service for Laraine on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at Saint Catherine's, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation.

John Curtin John R. Curtin born October 24, 1940 passed away at Greenwich Hospital on January 28, surrounded by loved ones.

John attended Belmont Hill School in Belmont, MA, and was a graduate of Boston College. He started his career at the Continental Can Corporation in New York, NY, and was most recently President of Global Packaging at Horizon Paper Company, Inc. in Stamford, CT. John was a member of The Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, CT, Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY, and The Union League Club in New York City. John was an avid golfer, and traveled to all the great courses of the world. He could also be found sitting on the deck at Belle Haven looking out over Long Island Sound. He was a loving and generous man who will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Joh n was pre de ce ase d by his parents John E. and Claire R. Curtin of Belmont, MA, and brother Peter Curtin of Andover, MA. He is survived by his daughter Betsy Curtin of Wilton, CT, his brother Paul Curtin of Andover, MA, and his very dear friend and longtime companion Beverly Keyes of Greenwich, CT. Services to be announced at a future date.

Eleanor White Eleanor R ing White (Ban) of Greenwich, CT and Douglas Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28. Ban was born in Boston, Mass. on July 23, 1926 to Paul Fusz Ring and Eleanor Murray Ring.

Ba n g raduate d f rom Vi l la Duchene, a Sacred Heart school in St. Louis, Missouri. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana in 1947.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth H. White (Libby), sons John H. White Jr. (Chip), Matthew M. White and five grandchildren Kathryn R. White, Lucie M. White, Matthew M. White Jr., Morgan W. White and Brendan H. White. Ban was predeceased by her husband John H. White, daughter Lucie R. White and son Paul R. White.

During her 60 years in Greenwich, Ban was a member of the Greenwich Junior League and sang with the Grace Notes. As an artist, she was a member of the Greenwich Pen Women. Ban exhibited her art in several juried shows featuring her paintings of her grandchildren, sailboats, Venice, and the beach on Lake Michigan in Douglas. Ban was an active member of the Greenwich Art Society, Greenwich Decorative Arts, Greenwich Bible Study and at the YWCA Jane Boutelle Exercise Class.

Ban was on the faculty of Sacred Heart Greenwich for 23 teaching Typing/ Wordprocessing to her "darling girls". She looked forward each June to giving out the Lucie White Award at Sacred Heart's Prize Day. Ban was an active member of The Belle Haven Club for 60 years.

During that time, Ban and her husband served on the pool and swim team committees. Pool parties at Belle Haven were her favorite times of the summer. Ban was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael the Archangel for 25 years.

A viewing was held on Feb. 4 at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, Greenwich. A funeral mass was held on Feb. 5 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Greenwich.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Sacred Heart Greenwich.

On Faith Feature

By Marek P. Zabriskie One of my friends used to work for one of the world’s premier insurance firms. He f lew across t he cou nt r y a nd over s e a s to write insurance policies for the homes and apartments of rock stars, celebrities and business moguls in Paris, London, and the south of France.

H is colleag ues ca lled h im “the toy inspector,” because his fa mous cl ients had col le c te d t he most i nc re d i ble a r ray of possessions. They thought nothing of transporting their artwork from one house to another for the season, despite the incredible cost.

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The Poverty of Plenty While he never mentioned names, he spoke of divorce, tragedy and despair. It seems that there was a poverty of plenty. The Chinese philosopher knew the cure for such a malady and put it succinctly, “Manifest plainness, e m b r a c e s i m p l i c i t y, r e d u c e self ishness, have few desires.”

Sleep better at night. Such wisdom, however, was lost on his clients.

The poverty of plenty is a state of mind. It’s a social illness that starves our soul when we inhabit a mindset where enough is never enough. A reporter once asked John D. Rockefeller, “How much money is enough?” He replied, “Just a little more than I already have.”

Greed is a bottomless pit. It exhausts us as we try to fill it. No amount can satisfy the vacuum of its bottomless depths. We have to have the latest and best of everything, the upgrade of all last year’s models and fill every room and closet in our multiple homes.

The poverty of plenty eventually corrodes our soul and eats away at the rest of life.

We become drugged by a desire

to possess and end up becoming possessed by our possessions rather than take on the harder challenge or developing an interior life. We settle for stuff and more stuff rather than realizing that all the glitters is not gold and seeking the glory of God which is a human being fully alive.

We become satiated and lose our enjoyment. People discuss where they hope to travel and what they hope to see, and we respond, “Been there, done that,” as if life is a matter of checking things off a list rather than being astonished by the wonder of the world.

For me, it’s probably books.

My office and the Rectory where I live are full of books. A huge room upstairs has over a thousand books alone. Then there’s the den, the living room and the master bedroom. Every shelf overflows with books and some are in stacks on the floor.

There are times that I wished that I never bought an excess book, but waited first to finish the book that I was reading before purchasing the next. Somehow, I

got ahead of myself and the books began to grow. Now they make me dizzy.

If I reti red tomor row a nd devoted my life to reading, I could never read them all. Hoarding poisons every other taste in life until finally we pile up so many things we no longer feel the thrill of hav i ng t hem. The Eng l ish poet Dryden said, “Plenty makes us poor.”

The 16th-centur y poet, clergyman, theologian and mystic, Thomas Traherne, wrote: You never enjoy the world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens, and crowned with the stars: and perceive yourself to be the sole heir of the whole world, and more than so, because men are in it who are every one sole heirs as well as you.

Till you can sing and rejoice and delight in God, as misers do in gold, and Kings in sceptres, you never enjoy the world.

The greatest joy is when you can stand on a hilltop, spread your arms like eagle’s wings, absorb the

sun’s rays, feel the wind, recognize the holy, savor the moment and know in your heart of hearts that life if good. Some of the best things in life are free.

The poverty of plenty deprives the soul of something to stretch for and the intoxication of simple pleasures. If we have nothing to reach for, nothing to wait for then the soul can easily die. I fear that we give our children far too much far too early in life.

Montaigne noted, “Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of soul, impossible.” Perhaps he was too pessimistic about “poverty of soul.” There are cures after all, but “keeping up with the Joneses” is not one of them.

T h e s e a r c h fo r m e a n i n g , however, cannot be bought. The human search for meaning forces people to go inside themselves to find the parts of life and soul that possessions and the things we buy and collect cannot touch or nourish.

In one of his books, Anthony de Mello describes a man who visits a remote village and encounters a villager who owned a diamond as

big as a coconut. The man used it as a pillow and slept on it at night.

The visitor offered to pay anything the man asked to purchase it, but the owner didn’t want his money.

He merely gave it to the visitor and said, “Here, it’s yours.”

The visitor left feeling as if he had won the lottery. He guarded the diamond, but night after night he suffered from insomnia and could not sleep. His days were weary and restless. Instead of purchasing him satisfaction, the world’s biggest diamond made him miserable.

Eventually, he returned to the remote village and gave the diamond back to its owner. Then he said, “I want the kind of riches that you possess. Tell me the secret of how you could give this diamond away to a complete stranger.

Can you teach me how to be rich like that?”

Indeed, it’s when we detach ourselves from the things that glitter that we are free to discover the glory of life.

Rev. Marek Zabriskie, is the Rector of Christ Church.

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Worship Services & Events ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm.

Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie’s Circle - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. Men’s Breakfast: Feb. 8, 8:30-10am.

Nursing Home Outreach: Feb. 15, meet in the lobby at Nathaniel Witherell, 70 Parsonage Rd. at 9:45am.

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Bible Study: Wed 7:30pm.

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am.

CATHOLIC

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am.

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

Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee Hour, 11:30.

St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish): Fri 8pm.

Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org

First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich Service and Sunday School: 10:30am. Wed. Service: 7:30pm. Childcare.

COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm.

Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every month.

The Parish of St. Catherine and St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine of Siena: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. Feast for Our Lady of Lourdes (Rosary by Candlelight and Benediction): Feb. 11, 7:30pm.

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm. Annual Meeting: Feb. 9, immediately after the 10am service.

Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction: 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@stpaulgreenwich. org or 203-531-8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. First Friday Mass & Benediction: Feb. 7, 9-10am.

Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Worship: Sat: St. Catherine (Church) 5pm (Vigil) Celebrated with organ and cantor. Sun: St. Catherine (Church) 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; St. Agnes: 8:30 and 10am. Daily Mass: St. Catherine (Chapel) Mon through Fri: 7am and 5:15pm. Holy Day: St. Catherine (Church) Eve: 5:15pm (Vigil); Day: 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm. Masses in other Languages: St. Catherine (Chapel)September to June: French Mass 2nd Sun, 11am; Italian Mass, 3rd Sun, 11am; Spanish Mass 4th Sun, 11am. Year-round: Korean Mass Every Sun, 5pm. Reconciliation - Sacrament of Penance: St. Catherine (Sacristy) Sat: 3-4pm or by appt at St. Catherine or St. Agnes. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Feb. 7, 5:35-6:35pm. World Day of Prayer for the Sick: Feb. 8, St. Aloysius Church New Canaan, welcome, 2:30pm, Mass, 3pm. New Bible Study Series: “Second Corinthians”, Feb. 10-March 24, Mon: 7:30-9pm & Tue: 10-11:30am ($30 materials fee). Book Discussion Group: The Universal Christ: Feb. 12, 7-8:30pm.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour. Annual Congregation Meeting: Feb. 9, 11:15-11:45am, church@roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

Pacific House Meal Preparation and Service: Feb. 10, 4pm.

CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am.

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. northgreenwichchurch.org Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion: first Sunday of month.

Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Family-friendly Evensong Service, Sat 5pm.

Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30am. 2CC Greenwich Moms’ Group: Feb. 20, 7pm.

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

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. Adoration: Wed 9:30am-8pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 7-8pm & Sat 4:15-4:45pm.

First Holy Communion Retreat: Feb. 8, 10am12pm. Walking with Purpose: The Shepherding King - I Lead you with Care: Feb. 11, 7-9pm.

Adoration: Feb. 12, 9:30am-8pm.

Sunday Worship: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am (Chapel), 9 & 11am (Church); Compline & Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am.

Faith on Fire: Feb. 7, 7:10 & 10am, jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org. Sunday Forum: Feb. 9, 10:10am. Mom’s Break: Feb. 13, 11am.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

JEWISH

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy: 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am.

Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am.

Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:1510:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session (0-24 months), 9:20am, register.

Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. Havdalah Service/Oneg/ Sing along: Feb. 8, 6:30-9:30pm, Lake’s House.

Essential Jewish Conversation Class: Power in Medieval Commentaries: Feb. 8, 7-8:30pm, First Presbyterian Church.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am.

Introduction to Judaism: Tue, 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Feb. 7: Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm; Community Shabbat Dinner, 6pm; 4th/5th Grade Class Service, 7-8pm.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am.

Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. Pajama Shabbat: Feb. 7, 5:30pm. Game Night, hosted by Sisterhood: Feb. 10, 7pm.

LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. Education, ages 3.5 & up, Wed 2:305:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran. Christianity: The Core Beliefs - an introductory class on the core beliefs of the Christian faith as found in the Bible: Mondays, 7-8:30pm, through April 13, 203-9628700 or escamman@gmail.com to register.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30.

METHODIST Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Worship & Sunday School, 10am.

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Sunday Service: 9:30am; Korean, 11:30am.

Sunday School: 11:30am (English/Korean).

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm.

NONDENOMINATIONAL Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 www.dingletownchurch.org Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. Sunday School, 11am.

Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s ministry available.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location (579 Pacific St.), 6pm.

Pivot Grocery Collection: through Feb. 16.

Student Valentines Dinner: Feb. 7, 7-9pm, come as a couple or a group of friends, $75pp.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. Wednesdays: Spirit speaks-beginner psychic & mediumship development, 7-9pm, $20 per class. Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Fair: Feb. 8, 11am-4pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. ‘In the Name of Jesus’ - Book Study: through Feb. 19, 7-8pm.

Cooking for Pacific House Shelter: Feb. 13, 1:304:30pm. Valentine’s Day Event: Feb. 14, 6-8pm.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:159pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am.

Mothers of Preschoolers: 1st/3rd Wed of month, 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels: Sat 7:30-8:30am.

Community Bible Study: Feb. 10, 7:10-9:10pm.

Financial Peace University: Feb. 12, 7-8:30pm.

Greater Good in Greenwich

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Thank You Crayons

By Chris Franco I recently experienced a “Norman Rockwell moment” right here in our own busy town. As I was driving toward the stone-arched railroad tunnel just off the traff ic circle on the Riverside and Old Greenwich border, a commuter train rumbled by up on the elevated stone railroad crossing. The train was not too loud, and when I looked up as it passed by, the setting sun ref lected off its silver aluminum siding. Suddenly the train whistle blew, and for me the picture was complete. As I was thinking about how our town is so charming and unique, I drove through the stone tunnel and emerged into a second, and even more remarkable, Norman Rockwell experience.

Binney Park is an incredible resource for our town. It is exceptionally beautiful, dotted with historic stone pavilions and anchored by a lovely central pond with its own small “island”, connected by stone bridges to a walking path that winds throughout the park. As pedestrians stroll along the path they can enjoy the beautiful landscaping, and watch children and athletes play on the tennis courts, athletic f ields and in the wonderful

and creative children’s playground. It’s impossible not to admire the sublime classical architecture of the adjacent Perrot Memorial Library, certainly one of the most beautiful libraries in America, and the beautiful and historic First Congregational Church, which dates back to the founding of Greenwich in the 1640s. And it’s common to drive by Binney Park and see beautiful brides and their wedding parties being photographed in the picturesque setting. The park is packed for July 4th when thousands come to enjoy the Town’s exciting fireworks display and listen to The Sound Beach Community Band play patriotic songs.

But Binney Park was not always the beloved town gem that it is today. When it was established in 1927 by Edwin Binney and his daughters, Mary and Helen, it was low-lying swampland that had been slated for house lots. Binney purchased the land and deeded it to the Town, to be retained in perpetuity as a park. The Binneys were civic-minded citizens who began “summering” here in the 1880s, and who were contemporaries and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kennedy Tod, who assembled their fabulous estate at what is now Greenwich Point. Binney made his fortune founding Binney and Smith, the company that created Crayola Crayons.

Between 1927 and 1933, during the depths of the Great Depression, Binney and his daughters conceived the design of the park and supervised its construction, damming streams to create the pond, constructing the rustic bridges and pavilions, and adding an array of beautiful trees, shrubs and perennials. Over the years adjacent parcels were added, and Binney Park expanded to it current 32 acres.

As with all historic designed landscapes, upkeep of the park and its

features requires constant attention, and over many decades dwindling Town resources compromised the Town’s ability to provide adequate maintenance. The park’s historic features had significantly deteriorated, and by the beginning of the last decade it had become clear that the park was in serious need of restoration and renewal. As is often the case in Greenwich, an extraordinary combination

a Master Plan for Binney Park was completed and published. That plan became the roadmap for the fantastic improvements that have followed.

However, in 2015 there was a hitch.

A “gating item” that would precede implementation of the recommendations for the park was the completion of a major dredging project of the pond at Binney Park. These days, dredging water

An extraordinary combination of public and private efforts came together and launched an amazing revival of Binney Park – today it has been “buffed up” and improved and has never been better. of public and private efforts came together and launched an amazing revival of Binney Park – today it has been “buffed up” and improved and has never been better!

In 2005, the Old Greenwich Association commissioned a survey seeking ideas to improve Binney Park.

A rou nd the sa me ti me, the Tow n’s Superintendent of Parks and Trees, Bruce Spaman, commissioned an Historic Landscape Report for all four of the Town’s major parks. That report, in turn, led to the recognition of the need for “Master Plans” for our parks. In 2015, following several years of preliminary work, town meetings and research led by the late Nancy Caplan, then Chairman of the Board of Parks and Recreation,

resources has become very complicated, and involves multiple regulatory agencies.

For t u n ately, t he tow n w a s a ble to complete the dredging project in 2018, which in turn opened the f loodgates (pardon the pun) for a cascade of projects at the park.

In 2019, Joe Siciliano, Director of Parks and Recreation, established the Binney Park Advisory Committee, which is a citizen group that has spearheaded the recent improvements at the park. The BPAC is co-chaired by Peter Uhry and Nancy Chapin, and since its creation so many good things are happening! There has been significant clearing of dead or dying trees and shrubs, which have been replaced with appropriate new plantings.

This work has been accomplished by

the Town, and by local landscaper and designer Peter Grunow, whose work was underwritten by generous donations from private citizens in town. There have also been “volunteer days”, which are joint efforts of the BPAC and Greenwich Green and Clean, where citizen volunteers have assisted and made substantial progress in park improvements. The Greenwich Tree Conservancy and the Greenwich Botanical Center have organized “Tree I.D.” and “Tree Walks” in the park, which have advanced of k nowledge of and planning for the park’s beautiful trees.

The historic structures, including the “clubhouse” by the athletic fields, the warming hut on the island and the stone pavilion at the western playground, as well as the stone bridges, have undergone signif icant restoration work. A new waterside patio on the island has been created, which includes teak benches donated in memory of Nancy Caplan.

The playground on the west side of the park has been beautifully upgraded, to the delight of local children who enjoy its creative features.

Still to come at Binney Park are a new patio on the east side of the “clubhouse”, and a new walking trail around the west side of the park, among many future projects and improvements. We are so fortunate to have this beautiful public resource, and we thank the Binney family (and their crayons) for their original vision and generosity, and all who have been involved in Binney Park’s remarkable renaissance!

Chris Franco is the President and c o -f o u n d e r o f t h e G r e e n w i c h P o i n t Conservancy. Chris is passionate about re stor i n g a n d re-pu r p os i n g h i stor i c buildings, which is the focus of his company, The Franco Group LLC. Chris and his wife Rachel reside in Old Greenwich.

Greenwich Declares February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

By Richard Kaufman Earlier this week inside Town Hall, the community gathered to declare February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Throughout February, the YWCA of Greenwich, which is the only designated provider of domestic abuse services in the community, and YNet, a teen dating violence awareness club at Greenwich High School, will hold several events and programs to highlight the issue.

"R a isi ng awa reness a bout dati ng a buse ta kes t he enti re community," said YWCA of Greenwich President and CEO, Mary Lee Kiernan. "Dating abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic standing, ethnicity, religion or culture. It really does live on every street in this community."

According to Kiernan, one in 10 high school students report that they've been purposely hit, slapped, or physically injured by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Only about 33 percent of those teens have ever told anyone about the abuse.

Overall last year, said Kiernan, the YWCA of Greenwich served 833 individuals through its Domestic Abuse Services. They also received over 3,900 calls to their 24/7 hotline, and walk-ins.

"It's incumbent upon all of us to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and educate young people about the differences between YWCA of Greenwich President and CEO, Mary Lee Kiernan; Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey; GHS YNet members healthy and unhealthy relationships," Kiernan added.

Ana DeMakes, Jennie Olmsted, Elizabeth Casolo; First Selectman Fred Camillo. (Richard Kaufman photo) First Selectman Fred Camillo issued a proclamation to signify the beginning of the month.

Camillo remarked that the issue has been "pushed under the rug" Olmsted said she wanted those in attendance to make a call to is very important. in year's past because people didn't want to come forward, but that's $1.75 OUR TOWN, FRIDAY, AUG 23, 2019 Daily Updates Found at www.GreenwichSentinel.com"Our| very first dating relationship often sets the tone and dynamic action. beginning to change.

"Parents, teachers, coaches and other caring adults... talk to your of our future relationships as adults. It's absolutely critical we have "Let's be aware of [teen dating violence] every month, until there's teens. Stay in tune with who they're hanging out with and where these conversations as early as possible about relationships," she said. no need for this month," he said.

The YWCA teaches violence prevention and healthy relationship they're spending their time. If you see or suspect that a teen in your Three GHS juniors and members of the YNet Executive Committee life is in an unhealthy relationship or an abusive relationship, be sure skills to students as young as Kindergarten, at Greenwich public and -- Elizabeth Casolo, Ana DeMakes and Jennie Olmsted -- were also in to address your concerns without anger," Olmsted said. "Concretely independent schools. Last year alone, more than 3,500 middle school attendance and discussed what teen dating violence looks like, and say what you've witnessed and what you're concerned about. Listen to and high school students participated in presentations by the YWCA, what the club is doing this month to raise awareness. your child. If you talk over them, they may shut down. Resist the urge according to Kiernan. takechild a walk around the program grounds. d i r eproblem c t o r o f t hfor e B rthem. u c e , n oDo w not says. minimize anything your

By Anne W. Semmes YNet, short for Youth Network, has been around since 1996, and to solve the The teaches pro-social behavior and specific healthy i re c tor E mer it u s , w ho had “He would see the antique, The innovative way they’re doing it focuses on leadership, peer education and teen dating violence says." D relationship skills where students can practice empathy, feelings, shared with him the plans for the buy it, create a visual design, and it, to enter the Museum at the prevention education.

William L. Richter lovesThis his Museum’s identification and conflict negotiation. make it into with a lighting fixture park level, is much more user renovation month, ambitious YNet will sell valentines messages about community of Greenwich. It’s and construction project. “The and sell it to decorators only.” friendly.”

"Teen dating violence is when a young person uses a pattern Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey spoke briefly, too, and said healthy relationships, such as "Be Mine.

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The Legacy Behind William L. Richter’s Art Wing Gift To The New Bruce

Campaign for the New Bruce Completes $1 Million Fundraising Match i nt e r e s t i m m e d i a t e l y,” s a y s Greenwich in the 1920s when he a wonderful place to go and have the name of the Museum. It’s still Richter of the recently retired was a very young man,” Richter lunch outside on a nice day, and to going to be the Bruce.”

In July 2019, two friends of the Bruce Museum agreed to match all new gifts of $10,000 or more and to bring the next $1 million raised to $2 million. According to leaders of the Campaign for the New Bruce the challenge was met by close to 20 generous donors, completing the match in early 2020 and bringing the Campaign to 85% of its fundraising goal for the $43 million renovation and construction project.

The $1 million challenge was launched by Rebecca Gillan, a member of the Bruce Museum Board of Trustees, and by a second Campaign leader who wishes to remain anonymous.

“We are grateful for these recent gifts, and thankful for the many other Bruce Museum supporters in our community who have made their own contributions prior to the public launch of the Campaign for the New Bruce in September 2019,” said James B. Lockhart III, Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Lockhart added that the Campaign has also received 100% support from members of the Museum’s Docent program, as well as full support from the Museum’s professional staff.

“This tremendous goodwill, and groundswell

Construction the Newwill Bruce Museum’s Richter art wing is scheduled for spring-summer of 2020. of communityofsupport enable us toWilliam proceedL.on science on Saturday, February 1. schedule with our plans to break ground on the new With the renovations of its current gallery spaces addition in July 2020,” he said. complete, the next phase of the construction project The ambitious project to reimagine the Bruce has begins: the year-long renovation and reinvention of been proceeding in phases. A top-to-bottom renovation the Permanent Science Galleries, starting on February of the Museum’s changing gallery spaces, begun in 3. The new Permanent Science Galleries will present September 2019, was completed on budget and on time a multi-sensory expedition through the region’s rich to host the opening of major new exhibitions of art and natural history and address critical issues in science

today, with new interactives throughout, a refurbished diorama, and displays that include full-scale model dinosaurs and live animals.

In July 2020, construction is scheduled to begin on the centerpiece of the New Bruce: The William L. Richter Art Wing, a three-story, 43,000-squarefoot addition that will more than double the size of the Museum, adding state-of-the-art exhibition, education, and community spaces, including a restaurant and lecture hall. Designed by the award-winning New Orleans firm of EskewDumezRipple, the building will open directly onto Bruce Park and feature a delicate striated façade of cast stone and glass inspired by the surfaces of Connecticut’s quarries and the rock outcrops of Bruce Park. The EDR team includes Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects, who are creating a natural environment around the New Bruce that includes a new sculpture trail and places to stroll and play.

The New Bruce Campaign Committee is led by Museum Trustees John Ippolito and Heidi Brake Smith and past Trustee and Museum Council CoChair Susan V. Mahoney. They expect to raise the remaining $6 million by July.

Pursuing Excellence in Education

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Finding the Right Fit

Education Column: Feature

By Clay Kaufman

A big par t of a successf ul education is f inding the right f it. As parents, when we look a t p r e s c h o o l s , we c e r t a i n l y look for schools that match our philosophy of learning, whether it’s Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or a setting that otherwise suits the parents and the child.

During the college process, we also focus on “fit.” With some colleges and universities boasting m i n i s c u le a c c e p t a n c e rate s , families have actually found a bit of a reprieve: forced by the numbers to look more broadly, students and families search for colleges across the country that

might be the best fit in a variety of ways: size of school, campus culture, diversity, athletic culture, majors offered, urban or rural location, temperature/climate.

Often, students who search broadly find hidden gems that give them a terrific college experience to fit their individual needs.

In my many years in education, I have seen the importance of f inding the right f it for school children of all ages. One student might thrive in a more traditional setting, another in a more progressive setting; one student mig ht love the energ y and excitement of a huge school, while another might be happier in smaller classes and a more personal, individualized environment.

As an educator, I have worked in private schools, while my own children have attended public schools. I know first-hand that pu bl ic schools work wel l for some students and not so well for others. Currently, as head of Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, I work with children who need a more specialized program to address language-based learning differences that affect their reading

One student might thrive in a more traditional setting, another in a more progressive setting; one student might love the energy and excitement of a huge school, while another might be happier in smaller classes and a more personal, individualized environment. and writing. Many of our students also struggle with their executive function and/or have attention challenges. It’s all about finding the right fit for their learning needs.

a hand, the students can all be asked to write down as many examples as they can. After a minute or two, the teacher can start with the students who may only have had time to come up with one example, then work around the room to involve everyone in the discussion.

Some students require: Ex t ra t im e: i f you don’t store language efficiently, it’s harder to recall information quickly. Giving students extra “processing time” ma kes a huge difference. In a smaller school, students might be asked a question about symbolism in a painting. Rather than calling on the first person who raises

Visuals: for many students, having a visual cue makes a big difference. It could be as simple as projecting the image of a historical figure on the board during the class discussion, just to help them focus. It could me a n u si n g p a i nt i n g s a nd

photographs as sources, instead of just textbooks.

Structure: if getting ideas on paper is hard for a student, being given a structure can really help.

A teacher might have a student fill out a “mind map”, with the central idea in a circle in the middle, with circles branching off filled with other ideas and details. Research shows that such a visual representation can be much easier for some students. Some schools can also provide structure by providing students with sentence starters, word banks, speech-to-text s o f t w a r e , a n d o t h e r to o l s ge a re d towa rds i nd iv idua l learning needs.

The right kind of program can make a huge difference for student happi ness a nd success, both immediately and into the future.

In addition to the approaches listed above, some students can really benefit from more handson, experiential learning, including internships, a discussion-based curriculum, social skills training, vocational training, and other programming offered by schools

Education Column

Helping Children Take Healthy Risks

By Darla Steiner

for our children in order to keep them safe from harm. We do this out of genuine love and care of course, however, we are also often operating out of fear. Protecting children from all possible harm poses its own serious risks of preventing children from ever learning how to sense and manage real danger for themselves, and, ultimately, replaces one set of risks for another.

This is not to say that adults are always misguided in their approach of removing risks of endangerment for children, especially for potential harm that they are too young and naïve to intuit on their own. For example, it is often necessary to “baby proof” a home by moving dangerous items, such as sharp objects and toxic substances, out of reach of a child who has begun to crawl and walk. At some point, though, that toddler will reach an age where he or she will need to learn how to safely handle the sharp objects and toxic substances.

It will no longer serve the child to be kept away from these items.

In fact, as long as the child who is capable of understanding remains ignorant of the potential dangers

The world i s a wond r ou s place that can also be filled with real danger, especially for young children who have yet to learn how to navigate its pitfalls. Knowing th is, the adu lts i n ch i ld ren’s lives often seek to protect them from every foreseeable peril and downfall by removing all types of risks, sometimes even from risks that are at multiple degrees of separation from the actual situation. Just short of strapping a helmet on our children and wrapping them in bubble wrap when dressing them each day, we adults are guilty of creating sterile, predictable, artificial environments

the items pose and is denied the opportunity to learn about them, the greater the actual danger these items pose to that child.

cause harm to someone. Nearly risk by being sheltered from it. anything can be a potential hazard Our Nature Classroom is an under certain circumstances, but environment where young children the level of actual risk for danger can practice healthy risk taking.

Here, children can run, climb, jump, throw, race, balance, hang, dig, and play as children naturally want to do anyway, without being told t hose b ehav iors a re not permitted because they are too dangerous. The risk associated with outdoor play isn’t a bad thing.

A child can learn their way through the motor planning skills necessary for successfully jumping from a tree stump. The skinned knees, can vary greatly. We must assess, bumps, bruises, and other minor and, in turn, teach children to abrasions that might result from assess levels of risk associated a child actively climbing up and with any hazard. This may mean jumping from the stump repeatedly that we do not necessarily remove are a trade-off for having mastered the hazard, especially if it poses a this skill.

Since we often discourage risk that can be managed by the child with guidance. According to children from being active because Cam Collyer, program director at of risk factors we associate with Canadian non-profit Evergreen, the running, jumping, climbing, “Risk has become a bad word. wrestling, and racing they choose We need to start discussing its to engage in, we are also putting benefits. Everything pleasurable them at greater risk for other in childhood associated with a problems, such as obesity and developmental stage comes with other physical and mental health a risk. Learning is associated with issues. By being hyper-sensitive risk.” A child cannot learn about to risk taking in early childhood,

Before we put limits on children’s behaviors for the sake of keeping them safe, it is important that we assess the level of risk involved in what they are doing.

Because it is not always clear when a child is “ready” to handle a certain risk, nor can we always predict when a child may become exposed to a real danger, we need to intentionally provide opportunities for children to take small risks so that they may begin to grasp the complexities of appropriate responses to tricky situations.

We start by f irst clarifying for ou r s e lve s , a nd t he n he lpi n g children discern the difference between a risk and a hazard. A hazard is something that can cause harm. A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually

that might be the best fit for them.

There are so many different wonderful schools in our immediate area. Whether the “right f it” includes sports, the arts, religion, learning differences, social challenges, or just size and structure, f inding that f it can make a big difference for a child’s confidence and improve a child’s school experience. When a child’s learning needs are directly addressed, that child is often more motivated and less anxious. The right school can simply be what that child needs at the moment to thrive, to be happy, and to learn.

That combination, I think we can agree, is what we, as parents, ultimately want for our children!

Clay Kauf m a n i s the Hea d of School at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich. Clay brings more th a n 3 4 ye a rs of i n d e pe n d e n t school leadership to this role. As an educator, he has implemented hands-on, experiential learning and has developed integrated curricula in both the humanities and math and science, always focused on students with learning differences.

adu lt s m ay u lt i m ately m a ke children susceptible to lifelong consequences.

Before we put limits on children’s behaviors for the sake of keeping them safe, it is important that we assess the level of risk involved in what they are doing.

Are we giving them plenty of opportunities to manage low risk activities on their own? Have we taught them how to safely engage in a variety of risky activity? Have we helped them brainstorm ways they might problem solve to modify the activity if the level of risk becomes too high? Life is fraught with hazards and uncertainty. It is our responsibility to teach children that risk is not just something to be feared or avoided, but can be a carefully considered venture that helps us continually grow and learn.

Darla Steiner, M A Early Childhood Education, is the director of First Church Preschool , a program of the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, located in Old Greenwich, across from Binney Park. She has worked in the Early Childhood Education Profession for more than 20 years.

GHS Receives Record Honors at Harvard Model UN Conference

General Assemblies and ECOSOC Committeesas Canada

Topic

Student(s) and Grade

Award

Futuristic GA

Palestine Israel Conflict, 2030

Akshay Joglekar (12)

*HONORABLE*

Archer Manning (9) International Monetary Fund, 1982

Debt Crisis of the 1980s

UNEP

Promoting Food Security

Nikhil Khanna (11)

*OUTSTANDING*

David Katz (11) Emilia Thornton (12)

*OUTSTANDING*

Tim Kim (12) Org. American States

Public Health in the Americas

Emma Burstiner (12)

*DIPLOMATIC*

Status of Women

The Economic Empowerment of Women in Rural Area

Julia Blank (12)

*HONORABLE*

Science, Tech, Development

Advances in Biotechnology

Aarya Dhru (10)

Population and Development

Informal Settlements and Urban Development

Kwame Boateng (10)

Specialized Committees

Role

Student and Grade

Award

Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles

Russia - Vladamir Lenin

Matthew Meyers (12)

*OUTSTANDING*

Imperial Divan of Sultan Mehmed II

Baltaoglu Suleiman

Zane Khader (12)

*DIPLOMATIC*

Global Technology Summit

Sundar Pichai – CEO of Google

Melissa Woo (12)

*BEST*

Pirate Confederation of Ching Shih

Cheng San

Luis Quisumbing (12)

*HONORABLE*

Veda Swaminathan (10) *BEST*

Ambika Grover (9) *DIPLOMATIC*

Ben Shi (10)

Last weekend, Greenwich High School’s Model United Nations Club participated in the Sixty-Seventh Session of Harvard Model United Nations Conference, a prestigious program that gathers high school delegates and their faculty advisors to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Seventeen Greenwich High School students were recognized for their performance, representing the most successful showing the school’s club has had at this event.

Student delegates are eligible for several tiers of recognition during their participation in the program. These include, in order of prestige: BEST, denoting a top delegate or partner pair in the committee; OUTSTANDING, usually awarded to two delegates or pairs; HONORABLE, generally given to between three or four delegates or pairs; DIPLOMATIC, given to students who were just outside the cusp of an official award.

Greenwich High School History Teacher and Model UN Club Advisor Mr. Ian Tiedemann shared, “Prior to the award ceremony I was already incredibly proud of the GHS Model UN team. They are hard-working, collaborative and responsible students; they also care for one another and promote an inclusive team mentality. Having so many students recognized for their performance at Harvard was a well-deserved conclusion to a learning experience that began several months ago. I am deeply appreciative of my team leaders, who take an active role in designing activities and mentoring new members. This latest success is a testament to their efforts.”

The sixty-seventh session of Harvard Model United Nations was held from Thursday, January 30, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. More than 4,000 high school delegates and their faculty advisors gathered to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

SPORTS

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Greenwich High 23 Greenwich High 41 Brunswick School 60

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Fairfield Warde 40 Danbury High 47 Hamden Hall 66 Berkshire School 49 Greens Farms 61 Taft School 33 Sacred Heart 46

GYMNASTICS:

Darien High 131.6

SCORE BOARD

vs. vs. vs.

Fairfield Warde 61 Danbury High 39 Hamden Hall 73

vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.

Greenwich High 46 Greenwich High 55 Greenwich Academy 29 Greenwich Academy 27 Sacred Heart 54 Sacred Heart 55 Hackley School 42

vs.

Greenwich High 128.4

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY:

Greenwich High 10 Greenwich High 3 Greenwich High 0 Greenwich High 2 Ridgefield High 1 Pope Francis Prep 5 Williston Northampton 0

vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.

Wilton High 3 Westhill-Stamford 1 LaSalle Academy 2 Bishop Hendricken 2 Greenwich High 2 Brunswick School 7 Brunswick School 4

WRESTLING: Brien McMahon High 33 Brunswick School 46

vs. vs.

Greenwich High 37 Trinity Pawling 24

ALPINE SKIING:

New Canaan High 298.06 vs.

Amity High 298.06 vs.

Brunswick School 356.20 Brunswick School 332.61

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY:

Fairfield Ludlowe-Warde 1 vs.

West Haven-SHA 1 vs.

Loomis Chaffee 7 vs.

SWIMMING/DIVING: Ridgefield 68 Suffield Academy 74 Suffield Academy 99 Sacred Heart 93

SQUASH:

Greenwich Academy 6 Sacred Heart 7 Greenwich Academy 6

Greenwich High 4 Greenwich High 2 Greenwich Academy 0

vs. vs. vs. vs.

Greenwich High 115 Brunswick School 92 Greenwich Academy 87 Hackley School 77

vs. vs. vs.

Sacred Heart 1 Hotchkiss School 0 Deerfield Academy 1

Bruins Look to Keep Momentum Rolling in Final Stretch

By Paul R. Silverfarb With only a handful of games to be played before the possibility of playoffs can be realized, the Brunswick School ice hockey team is right in the thick of things.

As of press time, Brunswick has an overall record of 16-4-2. If the season ended Wednesday morning, Brunswick would be the No. 7 seed in the Elite Eight tournament, and that’s a far cry from where the team was to start the season.

“It was a tough start to the season and tough to see the quality of opponents we were going to play against after those two losses,” Kennedy said. “Things could have gotten away from us pretty quickly.

But I think the boys committed to it, didn’t lose confidence and started to play a winning brand of hockey pretty quickly. We started winning, gaining momentum, and all of a sudden we roll off a seven-game winning streak, and two five-game winning streaks.”

A plethora of athletes have helped the Bruins achieve its success.

Andon Cerbone has been lights out on the attack, tallying seven goals, 28 assists and a team-high 35 points. Cerbone has been a constant presence on the scoresheet because of his passing to teammates Matthew McGroarity and Jakub Tepley.

Tepley leads Brunswick with 17 goals and also has six assists, while McGroarity is second on the squad with 12 goals and also has added 14 assists. Also helping the Brunswick attack find the back of the net is Jude Brower, as he has 19 assists to go along with six goals.

Both Henry Foster and Beanie Richter have been key contributors, with each picking up 14 points as of

Brunswick School senior Jakub Tepley battles for control of the loose puck during a recent game against Taft School. press time. Richter has seven goals and seven assists, while Foster has eight goals and six assists.

Between the pipes, the duo of Alexander Rohiff and Brendan Holahan have stepped up in a big way. Playing 839 minutes, Rohiff has made 398 saves and only let up 36 goals. Holahan has saved 92 shots at net and has given up only 13 in 319 minutes of action.

And with the defensive core of Brower, Henry Dale, Shayan Farjam, Ben Pressley, John Burdett, and Harry Tavlarios keeping the opposition off the scoreboard, Kennedy has plenty of reason to smile.

“This is a really deep team

and they are performing well,” Kennedy said. “I think we have like 10 guys with 10 or more points. We get a lot of contributions from all different areas. We are getting solid goaltending every time we take the ice, we have six core guys on defense that are keeping the puck out of our end, and our forwards are making the plays with their speed and skill.

Kennedy couldn’t be prouder of the way his squad grew throughout the course of the year. Brunswick started the season with two tough road losses, to Hotchkiss School 4-2 and to Loomis Chaffee School 3-2.

After taking a step back and looking at his team, Kennedy and

his coaching staff were hoping that the results would quickly turn around.

“We didn’t lose confidence in ourselves,” Kennedy said. “We played two really tight games and came out on the short end of it.

We looked in the mirror and tried to figure out where we needed to improve and what it was going to take to get those wins. It was a lot of newer guys getting their feet wet early in the season. We found a way to improve and gain confidence pretty quickly. That’s what you have to do when you play in our league, because teams aren’t going to sit around and wait for you. We look up a couple months later and we have

only lost two games since then.”

One of the biggest moments where Kennedy was able to smile and realize that this was going to be another solid season was just before 2019 came to an end. In their annual trek to upstate New York, the Bruins took to the ice for competition in the Nichols-Belmont Hill Tournament.

And Brunswick dominated.

In their f irst game they edged Millbrook School 6-5 and came back later in the day to blank Rivers School 4-0. After getting past St. Francis High School 3-2, Brunswick found themselves in the championship game, batting the host school for the title. Against Belmont Hill, it was a goal by Jakub Tepley and assists by Matthew McGroarty and Andon Cerbone that proved to be in the difference in the 1-0 victory.

“As a team we spent a lot of time together over the holidays, as first with the St. Sebastian’s Tournament where we had very good results and lost in the finals to a very good St. Andrew’s team.

We gained confidence from those results and took that to the Belmont Hill tourney. We looked at ourselves as the favorite in that tournament.

We put four solid victories together, including that final against Belmont Hill, and were able to ride the momentum throughout all our games we played in January.”

In addition to the Belmont Hill victory, Brunswick took some momentum from spending quality time on the coach bus. Early on in the season, the Bruins were on the road…a lot. Their first six games were on the road before they came home to the Hartong Rink for a game against Portledge School. In it’s first home game of the season, Brunswick won that game 9-2. In

total, 12 of the team’s 13 games to start the season were away from the friendly confines of the Brunswick School Edwards Campus.

While that might be difficult for most teams to handle, Kennedy said that it actually helped the team become the success they are as of press time. Before the season began, Kennedy looked at his schedule and thought that if his team could survive the first half of the season and come out of that stretch a little better than .500, he believed the Bruins would be in good shape with amount of home games down the stretch. Brunswick surpassed Kennedy’s expectations in a big way.

“We really came together as a team,” Kennedy said. “We built our identity on the road and were able to take that and keep building on it now that we are playing a lot more games at home. For us to run off so many wins on the road, including the Belmont Hill tournament victory, set us up for even greater success in the second half of the year.”

For Ken nedy, it ’s a l l a bout staying the course throughout the remaining few weeks of the season.

“This team has been great all year about showing up at practice every day, working hard and following through on what the coaches are asking of them in practice,” Kennedy said. “We are trying to peak at the right time, trying to get better every day, and trying to build to that playoff time. That way, no matter who we take the ice against, whether a highly ranked team or a team that hasn’t had a lot of success this year, we want to make sure we are getting better every day. The team is committed and has goals of playing well and playing well in the playoffs.”

YMCA 12-U Water Polo Golden in Montreal

By Paul R. Silverfarb

The Greenwich YMCA 12-U girls water polo team traveled north of the border a few weeks back and came away as the top team, winning all six games to take home the gold. They started out by blanking Dollard Water Polo Club 5-0 and came back to take care of Club Aquatique de Montreal 13-11. After blasting the Ottawa Titans 18-4, they outscored Shadow 16-2. From there, Greenwich beat Capital Wave twice. The first time was 14-11 and then again in the championship game, winning 13-9.

Members of the 12-U team that won gold in Montreal are Katie Byxbee, Hanna Flakstad, Julia Gustafsson, Norah Mendelsohn, Shea Morris, Kaleigh Murphy, Tessa Murphy, Lily Norton, Addison Shaw, and Maggie Wilson. Mendelsohn took the Best Goalie Award from the tournament.

UPCOMING GAMES GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL

BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mon. vs. Wilton H.S. (at Brunswick School), 7 p.m.

Thu. at Bridgeport Central H.S., 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mon. at Wilton H.S., 7 p.m.

Thu. vs. Bridgeport Central H.S. (at Brunswick School), 6 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY: Tonight vs. Trinity Catholic H.S. (at Terry Conners), 7:50 p.m.

Mon. vs. Norwalk-McMahon, 4 p.m.

Thu. vs. New Canaan H.S., 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY: Tomorrow vs. Hall-Conard, 7:15 p.m.

Tue. vs. Simsbury H.S., 4:30 p.m.

BOYS’ & GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK: Thu. vs. CIAC Class LL Division Championships (at Floyd Little Field House), 4 p.m.

GYMNASTICS: Tonight vs. Westhill, Stamford, New Canaan (at Westhill H.S.), 6 p.m.

BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING: Up next: Feb. 21 vs. Norwalk-McMahon, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING: Today vs. Darien, Danbury, Stamford (at Darien H.S.), 4 p.m.

Tue. vs. Norwalk H.S., 5 p.m.

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL

ALPINE SKIING: Wed. vs. NEPSAC Championship (at Waterville Valley Ski Resort), TBA BASKETBALL: Today vs. King School, 5 p.m.

Wed. at Hopkins School, 4 p.m.

HOCKEY: Today at Albany Academy for Boys, 4 p.m.

SQUASH: Tomorrow vs. Taft School, 3 p.m.

SWIMMING: Tomorrow vs. Hopkins School, 4 p.m.

WRESTLING: Tomorrow vs. WNEISWA Championship (at Burke Field House), TBA

GREENWICH ACADEMY

BASKETBALL: Tomorrow vs. Hopkins School, 4 p.m.

Mon. at Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Wed. at Millbrook School, 4 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY: Today vs. Rye Country Day School, 3:30 p.m.

Wed. vs. Taft School, 3:30 p.m.

SQUASH: Today vs. FAA Tournament (at Sacred Heart Greenwich), TBD Mon. vs FAA Tournament (at Sacred Heart Greenwich), TBD SWIMMING & DIVING Tomorrow vs. Hopkins School, 4 p.m.

SACRED HEART GREENWICH

BASKETBALL: Mon. at Miss Porter’s School, 4:30 p.m.

SQUASH: Today vs. FAA Tournament (at Sacred Heart Greenwich), TBD Mon. vs. FAA Tournament (at Sacred Heart Greenwich), TBD SWIMMING & DIVING: Tomorrow vs. Macduffie School, The Williams School, Hamden Hall (at Hamden Hall), 3:30 p.m.

Mon. vs. Masters School, 4:30 p.m.

TIME OFF

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Lincoln's Birthday

World Radio Day

Wear Red Day

Boy Scouts Day

Bagel and Lox Day

Clean Your Computer

Don’t Cry Over Spilled

Darwin Day

National Tortellini Day

Periodic Table Day

Kite Flying Day

Pizza Day

National Flannel Day

Milk Day

Plum Pudding Day

Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Inventors’ Day

NASA is targeting 11:03 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 9, for the launch of Solar Orbiter, an international collaborative mission between ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA. Solar Orbiter is a mission dedicated to solar and heliospheric physics. It was selected as the first medium-class mission of ESA's Cosmic Vision 20152025 Programme. The programme out l i nes key scienti f ic q uestions which need to be answered about the development of planets and the emergence of life, how the Solar System works, the origins of the Universe, and the fundamental physics at work in the Universe.

The spacecraft will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) in Florida.

Solar Orbiter will observe the Sun with high spatial resolution telescopes a nd c apt u re obser vat ion s i n t he environment directly surrounding the spacecraft to create a one-of-a-kind picture of how the Sun can affect the space environment throughout our solar system.

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2:30 pm: Science Briefing with representatives from NASA and ESA Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at CCAFS and NASA’s nearby Kennedy Space Center. Media accreditation deadlines have closed.

Media who would like to call in for the prelaunch press conference and science briefing should phone the Kennedy News Center at 321-867-2468 no later than 12:45 p.m. Feb. 7.

Sunday, Feb. 9 10:30 pm: Launch coverage begins.

More i n for mat ion on t he S ola r Orbiter mission, prelaunch, and launch events is available at: www.nasa.gov

JOKE BOOK Q: What is a spaceman’s favorite chocolate?

A: A marsbar!

Q: Why did the sun go to school?

A: To get brighter!

Q: How do you know when the moon has enough to eat?

A: When it’s full.

Q: What kind of music do planets sing?

A: Neptunes!

Q: What’s a light-year?

A: The same as a regular year, but with less calories.

Q: Why don’t aliens eat clowns?

A: Because they taste funny!

Q: What is an astronauts favorite key on the keyboard?

A: The space bar!

Q: Where would an astronaut park his space ship?

A: A parking meteor!

Q: Why did the people not like the restaurant on the moon?

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FRIDAY

1917 - 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 9:50pm Little Women - 4:00pm, 7:00pm

COLOR IN THE SUN

Jojo Rabbit - 4:15pm, 6:45pm Parasite - 4:45pm Ford v Ferrari 9:15pm

SATURDAY 1917 - 1:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:50pm Little Women - 12:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm Jojo Rabbit - 10:45 am, 6:45pm Parasite - 4:45pm Ford v Ferrari 3:30pm, 9:15pm

SUNDAY 1917 - 11:00am, 1:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:50pm Little Women - 12:45pm, 3:45pm Jojo Rabbit - 12:30 pm, 6:45pm Parasite - 7:00pm Ford v Ferrari 3:15pm

Avon Theatre Film Center Stamford 272 Bedford St

Full mission coverage is as follows: Friday, Feb. 7 1 pm: Prelaunch news conference with representatives from NASA, ESA, United Launch Alliance, Airbus Defence and Space, and the U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing.

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Astrology Column For Week of Jan. 26, 2020

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb You are not easy to hoodwink and if your instincts tell you to avoid an “investment opportunity” you will know not to allow yourself to be persuaded by those whose sales patter makes you wary. Keep your money in your pocket this week.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug You won’t make things easier by giving in to nagging and doing what someone asks of you. You will just make them think you can be easily manipulated. There are times to act tough even when you don’t feel tough inside. This is one of them.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Change is in the air, and you can sense that things you’ve grown used to won’t stay the same forever. Disruptive Mars at odds with your ruler Neptune means you must accept the inevitable. But the inevitable doesn’t necessarily have to be negative

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Don’t get angry if you can’t grasp what someone is trying to tell you. Their words may be jumbled but they have an important point to make so listen patiently. At some stage this week the penny will drop and you will understand an important message.

ARIES 21 March-20 April You have strong views but before you get involved in any arguments be sure to check the facts. At some point this week you’ll meet someone who’s a genuine expert in an area in which you’re an amateur.

Don’t leave yourself open to ridicule.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Forget restrictions and what others say cannot be done. With self-belief you can do anything. If you want to succeed, you will – sometime, somewhere, somehow. No one who tries their best fails. Push yourself hard this week and your best will be good enough.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May With reckless Mars at odds with self-deceptive Neptune you will be in an impulsive mood over the next few days. Saturn’s influence on Friday will bring you to your senses but won’t replenish your bank balance so if you must spend, keep it minimal.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov If you measure this week in terms of profit and loss you may be disappointed. Measure it in terms of what you learn and you will be wiser and richer. What you lose out on in material rewards you will make up for in knowledge and insight.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You may find it hard to assert yourself this week but if you value your independence you’ll defend your interest. You’re not the type to take orders for long – sooner or later you rebel. Far wiser to nip the problem in the bud before it gets that far.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Partners and loved ones may be hard to deal with this week but show you mean business and they’ll be more cooperative. Don’t be tempted to give in over something trivial – it will send the wrong signals and create all kinds of problems.

CANCER 22 June-23 July Charismatic Venus remains in your fellow Water sign of Pisces until 7th February so make the most of it to further your ambitions.

You can charm the birds from the trees just now. What you do with after that them depends on how serious you are.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan You have done enough looking back – now you must start to plan the rest of your life. Next Sunday’s Venus-Pluto union will help you to adopt a more upbeat attitude. In the meantime, don’t let fears you cannot explain spoil your enjoyment of life.

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A: Because there was no atmosphere.

“It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn’t feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.”

Neil Armstrong

Parasite - 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 10:00pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Animation) 6:00pm, 10:10pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Live Action) 3:45pm, 7:55pm

SATURDAY Parasite - 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 10:00pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Animation) 1:50pm, 6:00pm, 10:10pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Live Action) 11:35am, 3:45pm, 7:55pm Richard Jewell - 11:00am

SUNDAY Parasite - 1:45pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Animation) 1:50pm 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts (Live Action) 11:35am, 3:45pm Rocketman - 11:00am

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GLAUCOMA doesn’t warn you.

That’s why it’s called “The silent thief of sight.”

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4 - 6 p.m.

Greenwich Country Day School Art Exhibit Reception. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

On view through Feb. 27. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Dancing to Fitness in 2020 - Andrea Woodman. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. $16 per class; $80 for 6 classes. RSVP. wudpersn@yahoo. com 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.”

Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 dropin fee per class. Register. Also offered Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. 888-357-2409 7 p.m.

Public Theology – dinner and conversation about the big topics. The Little Pub, 531 East Putnam Ave. Free and open to the public. (2nd Mon. of the month). 203-637-2447.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 7:30 a.m.

Pulitzer Prize Winners Kristof and WuDunn Headline Family Centers’ Titan Breakfast. Stamford Sheraton, 700 East Main St., Stamford. $125. familycenters. org 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Balance and Focus through Tai Chi. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-504-4678.

8:30 - 10 a.m.

OPEB Trust Board Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Mazza Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Robert Rogers Puppet Show Presents “The Nightingale.” Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meditation Workshop. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. 203-625-6549. schan@ greenwichlibrary.org 12 p.m.

YMCA of Greenwich’s Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series: Randall Actcheson, American Concert Pianist. YMCA, 50 E. Putnam Ave. Bring your lunch, coffee and beverages provided. Members, free; non-embers, $10. 203- 869-1630. clavin@ gwymca.org. greenwichymca.org/ programs-services/brown-bag-lunchlectures 1 - 2 p.m.

How to Draw Caricatures with Bill: Pt. II. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203531-0426.

1 - 3 p.m.

Greenwich Roller Skating. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $12 (includes skate rentals). All ages.

203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@ gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs. com 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group: “Learn and Share: Tips for Everyday Living.”

Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-863-4444. greenwichhospital.org/events 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Tech Assistance. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

(Bring your device, if possible.) 203-6226883.

3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Studio Time at Andrew’s Studio.

Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Grades 7th-12th. Free. (Every Tue and Thu). Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Yoga Takeover. Grades 7th-12th. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free.

(Every Tue and Thu). Register. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Prototype Your Ideas Using 3D Tech.

Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

Adults, young adults. 203-622-7914. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org 6:30 p.m.

Acacia Lodge No. 85 meeting and dinner - Stated Communication and Fellowcraft Degree. Putnam Cottage - Tavern Room, 243 East Putnam Ave. Public is welcome to attend dinner. (2nd and 4th Tue of month). acacia85@gmail.com 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Time to Talk: A Conversation Series for English Language Learners. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Adults. Free. 203-531-0426.

7 - 8 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.

Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-622-7894.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 8 - 9 a.m.

Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Also offered Thursdays, 9-10am.

203-504-4678. fccog.org/fccogcalendar

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting – Day 4. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group Relaxed Duplicate Bridge: 9:45am-12pm; Duplicate Bridge with Conventions, 12:45-2:45pm; Beginners, 3-5. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, $12, $30, $34. Register. (Every Wed). 203524-8032. ppolitebridge@icloud.com 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Curator’s Talk: Tales from the Cabinet.

Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free to members and visitors with paid admission. 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 11 a.m.

Alan Barry, Ph.D., Commissioner, Human Services, Town of Greenwich: “Safety Net To Self Sufficiency: Narrowing The Wealth Gap.” First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@ greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Storytime - explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2-5.

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wed). 203869-6899.

1 - 2 p.m.

Fun with Chess Led by Master Rich.

Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. All ages. Free. 203531-0426.

3 p.m.

Magician Ed Popielarczyk: Ed Pop - a professional magician, balloon twister, and flea circus ringmaster. Ages 5 and up. Perrot Memorial Library - Children’s Wing, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203637-8802. perrotlibrary.org 6 p.m.

Alliance Française of Greenwich: Apéro Amis - practice French over a glass of wine. Bistro Versaille, 339 Greenwich Ave. (2nd Wed of the month). All are welcome. Free + cost of beverage. 203253-7632. dunn.christopheralan@ gmail.com. afgreenwich.org 6:30 - 8 p.m.

The Ultimate Linkedin Optimization Course - Get Linkedin & Land Your Next.

Greenwich Library - Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203625-6533. mmartin@greenwichlibrary. org 7 - 9 p.m.

Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Open to all ages. Safe, private and free. (2nd and 4th. Wed of the month). 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich. org THURSDAY, FEB. 13 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Investment Advisory Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Mazza Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Star Wars Tai Chi with Ken Dolan.

Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Adults. Free.

Children. 203-531-0426.

3 - 4:37 p.m.

‘Abominable’ Movie Screening. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 6:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting & Tapas Happy Hour. The Club at St. Lawrence Society (SLS), 86 Valley Rd. Members, $25; non-members, $30. RSVP. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com/events 7 - 8 p.m.

Family Music Night: Lousiana Mardi Gras Music with Zydeco Revelators.

Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203531-0426.

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Zen Group - Twining Vines Sangha.

The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203629-5744. info@archstreet.org 8:30 p.m.

Live Music: Linda Ronstadt Tribute Band. St. Lawrence Society (SLS) Club, 86 Valley Rd. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com/events FRIDAY, FEB. 14 The Friends of Greenwich Point’s 3rd annual Holiday Ornament Photo Contest - Entry Deadline. All Submissions due by Feb. 14. info@friendsofgreenwichpoint. org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sandbox Theatre: Descendants 3 Camp (ages 7-12). Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave., 2nd floor. Also offered on Feb. 15, 9am-3pm; Feb. 16 9am-3pm; Feb. 17, 9am-2pm. Performance: Feb. 17, 2pm. $300. 914-670-7768. wstshows.com

10 a.m.

Qigong with Donna Bunte. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $10-$20. 203-869-9242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration is required. All ages. 203-625-6549.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Exhibition Highlights Tour. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue, 1:30pm & Fri, 12:30pm) 203-8690376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Grass Island. Grass Island Park, 1 Grass Island Rd. Free, donations are appreciated.

RSVP. 203-930-1351. Ryan.MacLean@ audubon.org 2 - 3 p.m.

Digital Library Crash Course. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults. 203-6256560. trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary. org 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue & Friday, 2:30-2:45pm) 203-869-0376.

3 - 4:37 p.m.

‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Movie Screening. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Friday Night Roller Skating. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $12 (includes skate rentals). All ages.

203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@ gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs. com SATURDAY, FEB. 15 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tax Prep with AARP Foundation.

Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6534. ghayes@ greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children’s Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration required. 203-6227940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Adults with Ken Dolan.

Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drop-in Computer Lab - assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more.

Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-625-6560. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary. Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wed and Sat). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory. org 1 - 2 p.m.

Fun with Chess Led by Master Rich.

Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. All ages. Free. 203531-0426.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Family Bird Count at Grass Island.

Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $10 per person. All ages are welcome. RSVP. 203-930-1351.

Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org. gbbc. birdcount.org 2 - 4 p.m.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org

GREENWICH HOSPITAL EVENTS MONDAY, FEB. 10 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group: “Keeping Your Quality of Life with Diabetes.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-3059253. greenwichhospital.org/events TUESDAY, FEB. 11 6 - 7 p.m.

Health Education Support Group: “Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart.”

Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register.

888-305-9253.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 4 - 5 p.m.

Stroke Education and Support Group: “NICHE – A Nursing Education Program to Improve Medical Care for Elders.”

Greenwich Hospital’s Pemberwick Conference Room. Free. Register. 888305-9253.

6 - 7:15 p.m.

Lecture: “My Aching Back: Common Causes and New Solutions.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center. Free.

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7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Perinatal Bereavement Support Group for families who have suffered a perinatal loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. 203-863-3417.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Spousal Support Group - for women who provide care for a chronically ill spouse. Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 203-863-4375.

SATURDAY, FEB. 15 9 - 11 a.m.

CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child).

Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room. $65. Register. Designed for lay rescuers only. 888-305-9253.

ONGOING Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the Spring/Summer season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-6373659. office@myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org THROUGH FEB. 14 Municipal Food Scrap Recycling Educational Program Fundraising Campaign. Donations can be made online at: ioby.org/project/greenwich-ctfood-scrap-recycling-pilot-program. The drop-off food scrap recycling pilot will be voluntary and free to all Greenwich residents.

THROUGH FEB. 27 Greenwich Country Day School Art Exhibit. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org THROUGH FEB. 28 ‘The Figure as Abstract Composition’, recent paintings by Nancy W. McFarland. Greenwich Art Society Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave., 2nd flr. Free.

203-629-1533. greenwichartsociety@ verizon.net. greenwichartsociety.org

Friends of Greenwich Point sponsors and funds this annual program. info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org THROUGH APRIL 22 ‘In Plain Sight’ - The Greenwich Library Print Collection. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., 2nd flr. Free. 203-622-7947. flinngallery@gmail.com. flinngallery. com THROUGH SEPT. 6 “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial” Exhibition. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. $10, adults; $8, seniors/students; free, under 18. (Free admission to all, first Wednesday of the month). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org AA MEETINGS Monday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

AA Meeting - “Greenwich Morning Men’s Group.” Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807. ct-aa.org/meetings Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

AA Meeting - “Greenwich Morning Men’s Group.” Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 12 - 1 p.m.

AA Meeting - “Getting It Together Group.” Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8696600 7 - 8 p.m.

AA Meeting - “12 & 12 Group.” Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Friday 12 p.m.

AA Meeting - “AA Friday.” Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2395.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - “Greenwich Friday Night Group.” Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8696600 Sunday 1 - 2 p.m.

AA Meeting - “Brunch Bunch Group.”

Greenwich Hospital - Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-863-3000 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - “Sunday Afternoon Group.” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - “12 &12 Group.” Christ Church - Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 AL-ANON MEETINGS Thursday 11:30 a.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661. al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings 8 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital’s Watson Pavilion; cafeteria’s meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203863-3000

Luxury ch Movers THROUGH FEB. 29

“Paisa Art”: Two Colombian Artists, Art Exhibit. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults, all ages. 203-531-0426. flinngallery.com THROUGH MARCH 12

Women of Atelier 17. The Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 12-4pm; Closed on Mondays. 203862-6750. info@greenwicharts.org. greenwichartscouncil.org THROUGH MARCH 17 7 - 9 p.m.

America’s Boating Club of Greenwich Marine Navigation (formerly known as Piloting) course (Tue. through March 17).

Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $80, members; $180, non-members (membership is $100). 203-998-1864.

GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/MNG2020 THROUGH MARCH 31 Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern: ‘Prefiguration’ art exhibit. Zorya Fine Art, 38 E. Putnam Ave. THROUGH APRIL 5 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Safe Roads Sundays - walkers, bikers, joggers, and skaters can enjoy the open roads of Greenwich Point, as most vehicular traffic is restricted from the roads beyond the main parking lots.

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Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 4 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men’s Group AFG. Saint Saviour’s Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-2262 OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS FRIDAY, FEB. 7 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

‘A Coffee Tasting With Coffeelabs of Tarrytown, NY’. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY. 914-937-2047 clayartcenter.org SATURDAY, FEB. 8 12 - 5 p.m.

Ferguson Library Mini-Golf benefit event. Harry Bennett Branch, 115 Vine Rd., Stamford. Also offered Sunday, Feb. 9. $5 per person; under 3 plays free. All ages welcome. fergusonlibrary.org 2 - 3:35 p.m.

Second Saturday Cinema: ‘Blindspotting’.

Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd floor Auditorium, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. 203-351-8231.

5 - 7 p.m.

“Entre Chien et Loup” Between Dog and Wolf - Opening Reception. Loft Artists Association Gallery, 575 Pacific St., Stamford. Free. 203-247-2027. loftartists.org TUESDAY, FEB. 11 12 - 1 p.m.

Lecture: “Am I Having a Heart Attack?”

Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford. Free. Register.

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Career Moves: Resume & Transferable Skills. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd flr., One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. Register. Adults. 203351-8231. fergusonlibrary.org THURSDAY, FEB. 13 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Taking Pictures: A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese through American Movies - Film Discussion Group. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd floor Auditorium, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. 203351-8258. caucella@fergusonlibrary.org 6:30 p.m.

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January Market Report

What a Difference a Decade Makes

By Mark Pruner When we last left you at the end of the decade in December 2019, sales were down 11% for the year and were down 26% in the month of December. But all was not lost our contracts at year-end were up 41%, which boded well for the beginning of the new decade.

The increased contracts from December did not disappoint us resulting in 38 single family home sales in January 2020 sales an increase of 41% from January 2019’s 29

sales. These 38 sales also beat our 10 average of 32 sales. You expect to see increased sales in a month that begins with increased contracts, but January had more good news for sellers.

You would think with all those contracts maturing into sales, that contracts would have fallen by the end of January, and they did a little, but the buyers were out there signing more contracts and buoying the market. We entered January with 72 contracts and left the month with 60 contracts. This is nor ma l behav ior for t he beg in ning of year as many people wait until the new year to close deals. (We also have people who rush to close before year-end, an effect that we did not see in December 2019. If someone could explain why we didn’t see our normal number of year-end deals in 2019, I’d be appreciative.)

What we did see by the

end of January 2020 was the 3 8 c ont rac t s goi ng to s old status, but we also 18 more contracts than we saw at the end of January 2019. So, more

sales and more contracts at the same time means buyers and sellers were busy in January signing new contracts. Sales and contracts were up 27 in total in

January. This increase in both listings. sales and contracts resulted in One exception to the lower our inventory dropping to 453 inventor y was a continued listings down 31 houses from increase in inventor y f rom January 2019 when we had 484 continued on page 18

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD FEATURED OPEN HOUSES

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD MASTHEAD

Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092

Address 183 N Maple Avenue 53 Hillside Road 81 Putnam Park #81 102 Valley Road #23 66 Richland Road #1 8 Valleywood Road 90 Pond Road 1364 King Street 88 Greenwich Hills Drive #88 24 Midbrook Lane 21 Roberta Lane 9 Fairfield Avenue 14 River Lane 75 Old Orchard Road 142 Lower Cross Road 24 Upland Drive 128 Valley Drive 16 Tod Lane 43 Mianus View Terrace 5 Holman Lane 4 Brookside Park 183 N Maple Avenue 7 Mountain Laurel Drive 11 Center Road 17 Heronvue Road 21 Tomac Avenue 23 Meadowbank Road 16 Greenbriar Lane 15 Mountain Laurel Drive 23 Maher Avenue 183 Round Hill Road 27 A Bayside Terrace 398 Stanwich Road 25 Orchard Hill Lane 291 Stanwich Road 53 Hillside Road 15 Old Mill Road 234 Riverside Avenue 105 Parsonage Road 28 Turner Drive 500 Lake Avenue 344 Shore Road

Area Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Cos Cob Stamford Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

Price $11,500 $19,000 $364,900 $479,000 $575,000 $749,000 $849,900 $850,000 $860,000 $1,195,000 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $1,400,000 $1,635,000 $1,730,000 $1,750,000 $1,785,000 $1,795,000 $1,875,000 $1,890,000 $2,095,000 $2,199,000 $2,650,000 $2,695,000 $2,750,000 $2,765,000 $2,795,000 $2,800,000 $2,950,000 $2,975,000 $3,095,000 $3,395,000 $3,495,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,749,000 $3,995,000 $4,495,000 $5,395,000 $5,995,000 $7,100,000 $8,950,000

Day/Time Sun 1-3 PM Sun 12-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 11-2 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 12-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat 11-1 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 12-2 PM Sat 12-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 12-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM

Broker Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Keller Williams Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Anderson Associates Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence Sotheby's Sotheby's William Pitt Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Sotheby's Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Charles Paternina Berkshire Hathaway Sotheby's Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence Sotheby's Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence Sotheby's Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Sotheby's Sotheby's Houlihan Lawrence

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NEW SALES

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address

55 Putnam Park 55 17 Palmer Street 4 5 Glen Street 103 333 Palmer Hill Road 3C 174 Weaver Street 12 Cottontail Road 6 Ernel Drive 30 Bote Road 4 Alec Templeton Lane 25 Halsey Drive 7 Stanwich Road 8 Wildwood Drive 40 Hearthstone Drive 99 Meadow Road 680 Steamboat Road 3 1 Macpherson Drive 483 Round Hill Road 248 Overlook Drive 38 Dairy Road

Original List

$349,500 $595,000 $680,000 $879,000 $949,000 $995,000 $1,299,000 $1,395,000 $1,595,000 $1,349,000 $1,895,000 $2,195,000 $1,975,000 $2,922,500 $3,375,000 $3,650,000 $4,895,000 $5,495,000 $5,450,000

List Price

$349,500 $550,000 $595,000 $879,000 $899,000 $950,000 $1,299,000 $1,325,000 $1,495,000 $1,349,000 $1,625,000 $1,950,000 $1,975,000 $2,922,500 $3,375,000 $3,650,000 $3,995,000 $4,495,000 $5,450,000

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

$340,000 $505,000 $535,000 $850,000 $870,000 $925,000 $1,235,000 $1,245,000 $1,250,000 $1,350,000 $1,550,000 $1,925,000 $1,925,000 $2,922,500 $3,200,000 $3,550,000 $3,650,000 $4,060,000 $5,550,000

109 168 273 44 114 109 58 265 95 48 211 149 97 0 62 403 465 366 123

1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 3 5 6 5 5

1 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 5 6 6 6

0 0 0 0.22 1.16 0.14 0.42 2 0.2 0.33 0.41 0.3 0.49 0.85 1.47 4.76 0.49 2.13

SqFt

1,672 2,004 2,396 1,618 1,748 2,760 2,944 3,540 3,009 3,154 4,802 3,425 3,196 2,500 5,667 8,506 7,700 10,083

NEW LISTINGS

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address

List Price

Price/SqFt

SqFt

1465 Putnam Avenue 426 247 Byram Road 40 Elm Street 2B 8 Valleywood Road 128 Halstead Avenue 45 Cross Lane 15 Maple Drive 1364 King Street 85 Laddins Rock Road 979 Lake Avenue 9 Deluca Drive 24 Midbrook Lane 1 Milbank Avenue 2B 8 Skylark Road 469 Field Point Road 24 Stag Lane 1 Dearfield Lane 85 Perkins Road 21 Tomney Road 651 River Road 1 Hobart Drive 36 Butternut Hollow Road 215 North Street 636 Steamboat Rd A,B & E 25 Orchard Hill Lane 1 Old Round Hill Lane 598 North Street 35 Leeward Lane 18 Lower Cross Road 25 Close Road

$410,000 $639,000 $689,000 $749,000 $754,400 $795,500 $799,000 $850,000 $1,050,000 $1,099,000 $1,189,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $1,299,000 $1,900,000 $2,175,000 $2,695,000 $2,795,000 $2,799,000 $3,095,000 $3,295,000 $3,395,000 $3,400,000 $3,500,000 $3,700,000 $4,795,000 $5,900,000 $6,995,000 $7,995,000 $12,000,000

$523 $415 $703 $382 $551 $410 $470 $441 $357 $409 $454 $710 $669 $435 $1,203

784 1,538 980 1,960 1,368 1,938 1,699 1,928 2,942 2,685 2,620 1,684 1,787 2,984 1,579

$524

$563 $541 $549 $538 $584 $721 $436 $916 $422 $520 $617 $1,100 $769 $926

AC

BR

1 0.12 3 0 1 0.23 2 0.19 3 0.18 3 0.14 3 0.75 4 0.3 4 4 5 0.28 4 0.3 3 0 2 0.23 6 0.71 3 4,149 4.08 4 4,787 0.61 6 5,164 2.02 5 5,094 0.31 5 5,750 1 5 5,646 1.1 4 4,707 2.06 5 7,791 1.5 6 3,821 0 8,759 2.38 5 9,213 2 6 9,560 2.22 6 6,359 0.78 5 10,396 10.27 6 12,963 5.63 6

FB

Area

1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 6 0 6 8 6 5 9 7

Old Greenwich Byram South of Post Road Cos Cob South Parkway Cos Cob Old Greenwich North Parkway Old Greenwich North Parkway Cos Cob Old Greenwich South of Post Road South Parkway South Parkway North Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway Cos Cob South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road South Parkway North Parkway South Parkway Riverside North Parkway North Parkway

21 Tomney Rd, Greenwich 5 BR | 4.2 BA | 5,094 SQ. FT. Mark Pruner, 203.969.7900

$2,799,000 New Listing

1 Quaker Ln, Greenwich 5 BR | 4.1 BA | 5,613 SQ. FT. Mark Pruner, 203.969.7900

$1,695,000

960 Lake Ave, Greenwich Land | 8.7 Acres Mark Pruner, 203.969.7900

90 Pond Rd, Stamford 3 BR | 2 BA | 3,392 SQ. FT. JoAnn O’Hara, 203.912.5778

$849,900 New Listing

45 Cross Ln, Cos Cob 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,938 SQ. FT. Julianne C. Ward, 203.231.1064

7 Mountain Laurel Dr, Greenwich 5 BR | 5.2 BA | 5,800 SQ. FT. Cesar Rabellino, 203.249.9866 Gloria Falcon, 203.559.1604

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Market Report From Page 1

$600K to $1.5 million. In earlier times, that is before 2018, we had buyers snapping up these homes as getting into Greenwich for under $1.5 million was very desirable and we had a “normal” number of people retiring and moving south or into a condo.

In 2019 and extending into January 2020, ore folks in this price range are retiring and heading south or moving into a condo or even returning to NYC as empty nesters.

In 2018, this increase in retiree driven inventor y was more than counterbalanced by a surge in sales from Westchesterites f leeing the highest property taxes in the country.

Our sales from $800,000 to $1 million were up 59% in 2018 to 73 sales. That increase wasn’t sustainable and in 2019 our sales were back down to 47 sales almost identical to our 46 sales in that price range in 2017. At the same time, we had more “retirees as we saw in 2018. The result was more inventory and normal level of sales.

Above $1.5 million, our inventory was down or flat in every price range with 56 fewer higher-end listings or a drop of 14%. This brings months of supply down in the higher end. We are about to see months of supply go up as now that the Super Bowl has come and gone (sorry about that S.F.) the spring market has begun. The increase in months of supply will be muted from $1 million to $4 million as 46 of our 60 contracts or 77% are between $1 and $4 million.

With the exception of the aforesaid inventory from $600,000 to $1. 5 million just about every indicator is show ing a market that moved towards the sellers in January. Overall inventory is down, 6%, January sales were up 31% and contracts were up 43%; a very nice start to the year. With

less inventory and more sales and contract, overall months of supply was also down.

What to do in our 2020 spring market Every broker is different, but I advise my sellers to go where the action is. Right now, the action is in the $1 – 4 million dollar price range.

We are seeing lower inventory, good sales and good contracts (actually only contracts matter when taking the pulse of the market at any given time).

If the market is demand is there, I like to list earlier rather than waiting.

You want to be in the market when the buyers are active, and you have fewer competing sellers. Of course,

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this also varies by neighborhood the house is in and other factors, so it is part art and part math/science. I put 21 Tomney Road on the market last week at $2.779,000. It is a beautiful house in immaculate, move-in condition and inventory is down and contracts are up. We had 71 agents show up for a realtors’ open house, double the average number for a first open house.

It can be nice to be early when things are busy.

What if your price range/ neighborhood is not a hot spot? Then, I advise my clients to wait until later in the spring market to go public. If the buyers are not there, you may only be accumulating days on market. In a month or two other newer listings are going to be coming on when the house that rushed to market already has 30 or 60 of days on the market.

Buyers can also use this information. Knowing the same supply and demand information let’s buyers make better deals. Right now, 70% of our single-family home listings

have been on the market for more than 4 months and 43% have been on for more than 9 months. Some of these sellers just aren’t motivated as represented by the 30 listing that have been on for more than two years. But, many of these sellers are looking for an offer. If you like the house make an offer, it doesn’t cost anything to make an offer in Greenwich unlike some other towns. Early in the year is an especially good time to make an all cash-offer, with either a quick close in the house is empty or a delayed close if the sellers have to arrange a move. Just match the offer to the seller’s desires.

Ja nua r y is on ly a blip on the market, but it was good blip. February is also looking good so far. Several blips in a row make a trend.

Mark Pruner is an award winning Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway. He was just named a 2020 Thought Leader by RISMedia. He can be reached at 203969-7900 or at mark@bhhsne.com

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