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Greenwich High Host Graduation Ceremony for 677 Students
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter On a humid and partly-cloudy Monday evening that had no raindrops in sight, a sea of red and white filled Cardinal Stadium for Greenwich High School’s 150th commencement ceremony. As Pomp and
Greenwich Country Day Launches Center for Public Good
By Richard Kaufman Greenwich Country Day School has long been associated with helping and serving others, and now the school is enhancing the way in which students, faculty members and families can give back. As GCDS prepares
Greenwich, Eversource Reach Agreement on Greenwich Substation & Line Project
By Richard Kaufman The Town of Greenwich and Eversource have reached an agreement to settle the legal challenge to the construction of a new Eversource substation and transmission lines in central Greenwich. On Friday during its meeting,
EVENTS
Swim Across America Set for June 22
Swim Across America Fairfield County (formerly the Greenwich-Stamford Swim) may have a new name, but the Swim and all of its fund-raising activities still have the same main goal: to raise funds in the fight against cancer.
‘History on Wheels’ Tour
As part of the annual “Experience the Sound” event on Sunday, June 23, hop on two wheels for a historical bike ride around Tod’s Point, co-sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society and Greenwich Point Conservancy. Stop to
Cos Cob Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
On Saturday, June 22 from 2 to 3 p.m., join the Cos Cob Library for their Summer Reading program: “Space! The Cosmos for Kids” with Turtle Dance Music. The program is a fun techno-space-dance-party for kids and families,
June 23 Marks Kids In Crisis Final Triathlon
Kids In Crisis will host its 12th and final triathlon of the Stamford KIC IT Race Series on Sunday, June 23 at Cummings Park in Stamford. Stamford KIC IT Races raise awareness and much needed funds for Kids
LETTERS
Letter: Ending Transportation for Eagle Hill Students Will Be Bad for Everyone
To the Editor: I write to you today with distressing news. The Greenwich School District has informed us that, after this school year, they will no longer provide transportation for Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill School.
Letter: Reconsider Canceling Bus Service
Offering Transportation for Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill is Good for Everyone. To the Editor: I write as a Greenwich resident and taxpayer, one of several on the Eagle Hill School Board of Trustees, to urge
SPORTS
Island House Upends Hawk Hill 13-7 During GPC Opener
By Liz Leamy Sentinel Correspondent Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted over 4,000 spectators who gathered at the Greenwich Polo Club Sunday afternoon to help kick off its 2019 high-goal season in grand and memorable style. The
Greenwich Football’s Marinelli Steps Down as Head Coach
John Marinelli, who took the Greenwich High School football team to an undefeated season and CIAC class LL state championship last year, announced today that he’s stepping down as head coach of the football program and will
Greenwich High Boys’ Golf Stepped Up When It Mattered Most
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor The Greenwich High School boys’ golf team was at a crossroads in its season. After getting soundly beaten in both the Brunswick Invitational and its host event, the Greenwich Invitational, the Cardinals
OP-ED
Op-Ed: Women’s Rights
Protecting and Advancing Women’s Rights is a Bipartisan Issue By Livvy Floren On June 5, my colleagues and I welcomed the end of a contentious 2019 session headlined by the state budget, a $15 minimum wage, a
FEATURES
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Is a Triumph
By Liz Leamy Sentinel Correspondent The 2019 Annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, held Friday, May 31 through June 2 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park right on Long Island Sound’s tranquil Indian Harbor, was once again a huge runaway
Junior League’s ‘Touch-A-Truck’
Great weather shines on bubbles, ice cream, fire trucks, police motor cycles, and much more. By James Duffy The Junior League of Greenwich hosted their 17th annual Touch-A-Truck event on Sunday, June 9 at Greenwich Town Hall,
Finding Mrs. Royce
A conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce about her new novel, Finding Mrs. Ford. By Icy Frantz & Becky Ford A couple of years ago the three of us—Deborah Royce, Icy Frantz and Becky Ford—started a writing group
COLUMNS
Column: It’s More Than Just A Bagel
By Icy Frantz Yesterday morning, I found myself pouting over something silly, something that for so many years would have made me ecstatic. “Let me toast your bagel.” “I got it, Mom.” My son was heading off
Column: Civility: The Battle for Truth
By Jim Himes In these polarized times, it’s time to take a hard look at civility. We need to forget the idea that civility is only about manners. If manners are all that matter, we’re actually in
Column: Two Local Events
By Dan FitzPatrick I was privileged to attend two terrific events this week. The first was a presentation on the fiscal state of our State by representatives of The Yankee Institute, and the second was a performance
REAL ESTATE
Column: May 2019 Market Report
By Mark Pruner Many years ago, I took Taekwondo classes. When we would spar, my instructor had a tactic where he would feint three quick kicks to my head and pull them back. Each time my arm
Column: April 2019 Neighborhood Report…
… and, a little bit of May info By Mark Pruner MAY UPDATE This week we are going to look at how each neighborhood in Greenwich is doing, but first let’s see how the market is doing
Column: April 2019 Market Report
By Mark Pruner This month is time for some slanted reporting, as it’s only fair to balance some of the Greenwich bashing reporting. In April, we had 34 sales that totaled $102,340,772. Based on a population of
EDITORIAL
Editorial: Loved Ones and Flags
Recently, on June 6, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Europe that would ultimately lead to the end of World War II. We were moved by the imagery and words spoken at
RELIGION
Churches Partner to Sound Forth the Gospel in the Region
Stanwich Congregational Church in Connecticut and Central Presbyterian Church in New York City are separated by 40 miles, a state line, and denominational affiliation. One is urban, one straddles the line between suburban and urban, with campuses
OBITUARIES
Obituary: Stanford Phelps
Stanford Newton Phelps died peacefully at home in Greenwich, CT on June 6, 2019 at age 84. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Richmond Phelps; his son, George; his daughter, Catherine, and son-in-law, Daniel McNamara;
Obituary: Philip Howlett
Philip G. Howlett, a longtime resident of Greenwich, Conn., who lived most recently in Pasadena, Calif., died on May 9 surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. A memorial service is being planned for a future
Obituary: Christina Pucci
Christina Anne Pucci passed away at home on Saturday, June 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Affectionately known as “Bean” to her family, she was born Feb. 11, 1989 at Norwalk Hospital to parents Sandee Gelven
