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Local Scouts Help Bring Back the Poppy this Memorial Day
Every year local Scouts assemble thousands of poppy cards for the Greenwich Town Party. “We call it poppy production,” said Emilia Schiro, Greenwich Council Events Manager. “The Scouts get together for pizza and poppies each year and we
Eversource Takes to the Sky to Survey Electric Lines
As part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the power grid and increase reliability, Eversource will be conducting aerial surveys of high-voltage lines in southwest Connecticut, including Greenwich. This inspection involves the use of a helicopter flying
Libraries to Offer Extended Hours for High School Exams
Greenwich Library will once again offer extended hours to accommodate the study needs of high school students during final exams in May and June. Dozens of students use the Library as a quiet study space during exams,
EVENTS
Fight Osteoporosis with New Technology Presentation
May is National Osteoporosis Month, a time to check in on bone health. OsteoStrong will offer complimentary balance assessments and a presentation about its breakthrough program to fight osteoporosis on Wednesday, May 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Post 29 to Hold Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day
Greenwich ‘s American Legion Post 29 will hold its Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 8 a.m., at Indian Harbor Yacht Club. US Air Force LTC (Ret.) Jennifer Cassidy will be the keynote
Greenwich High School Bands to Perform ‘Pops Concert’
The Greenwich High School Bands will take the stage for their final performance of the year on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will also be the last one under the direction of John Yoon.
Chamber of Commerce to Host Awards Luncheon
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 23 at Greenwich Hyatt Regency. The event honors local town heroes who have gone over and above expectations in giving back to the community. Reception is
LETTERS
Letter: Regarding the May 13 Tolls Forum
To the Editor, The the objections of my Greenwich legislative colleagues across the aisle criticizing the toll forum on May 13 are disappointing. The day for the forum was chosen due to the lack of alternatives in
Letter: Public Safety a Prime Responsibility of RTM
To the Editor, I have lived in Greenwich over 60 years and I love this town — every square inch and mile of it. Next Monday as a member of the RTM, I will vote on next
SPORTS
Registration is Still Open for the 55th Jim Fixx Race
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces pre-registration for the 55th running of the Jim Fixx Greenwich Memorial Day Road Race and the Kid’s Half Mile Fun Run will be available online at Threadsandtreads.com until Sunday, May
Greenwich Football, Community Celebrates With Ring Ceremony
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor Sunday afternoon, the Greenwich High School football team met up at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich to cap off its championship season with a ring ceremony. Around 500 people from
GA Alum, Yale Standout Ready to Take ‘Command’ of WPLL
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor If anybody wants proof of the old adage that hard work pays off, just ask Izzy Nixon. The Greenwich resident and Greenwich Academy graduate grew up working hard at the sport of
OP-ED
Op-Ed: This Place Matters!
Help Celebrate and Preserve Greenwich to Build Stronger Bridges to the Future By Debra Mecky Places shape who we are. They help us to appreciate our cultural history and link our stories to a larger national story.
FEATURES
Woman Owned Greenwich: Part II
By Michelle Moskowitz Sentinel Correspondent Founded in the summer of 2017 and run by an all-volunteer group of steering committee members, Woman Owned Greenwich (WOMOG) represents a diverse group of female business owners. The Sentinel sat down
‘Woman Owned Greenwich’ – Fueling Female Entrepreneurship
By Michelle Moskowitz Sentinel Correspondent Local women are banding together to ignite, empower and strengthen one another’s business ventures. Founded in the summer of 2017 and run by an all-volunteer group of steering committee members, Woman Owned
Boxcar Celebrating 25-Years, Ready for Cinco de Mayo Party
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor James Farrell, owner of Boxcar Cantina, along with his father John, for the past six years, says it’s hard to put into words just how much Cinco de Mayo means to him
COLUMNS
The Running Doctor: High Intensity Training
By Robert F. Weiss Sentinel Columnist High-intensity interval training is defined as repeated sessions of brief, intermittent exercise, often performed with an “all out” effort or at a high level of intensity. This method of intense training
Column: Notre Dame Beauty – Lost and Found
By Francis Ambrogio Like so many around the world, I was struck profoundly by the burning of the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Anyone who watched the cathedral go up in flames had to be touched,
Column: Word In Support of the Rutabaga
By Icy Frantz As an avid reader and loquacious writer, I love words. The sound of a stand-alone, singular word fills me with emotion. Some words are just fun to say, like onomatopoeia or rutabaga. There is
REAL ESTATE
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
Column: The Devolution of News and the Bashing of Greenwich
In the Battle for Speed and Attention, Some News Changes Not Necessarily for the Best By Mark Pruner Last week the Wall Street Journal ran a story entitled: Wealthy Greenwich Home Sellers Give In to Market Realities.
Column: What’s A Teardown Worth?
The 2019 New Construction Report In Greenwich By Mark Pruner New construction is hard, you have to buy the property, design the house, navigate the land use departments in Town Hall, get a building permit, build the
EDITORIAL
Editorial: GTP in 2019
The logistics are all planned. The musicians are announced. The long-range weather looks good. The count-down has begun to this year’s Greenwich Town Party. Now in its ninth year, the Greenwich Town Party (GTP) has evolved and
RELIGION
Column: Listening Skillfully
Why Improving Our Listening Skills May Lead to What We Really Want By Marek P. Zabriskie If you look at the position description for any leader today, a common need expressed is for someone who can listen.
OBITUARIES
Obituary: Christine Webster
It is with great sadness that the family of Christine Clark Webster announces her passing on May 17, 2019 in Greenwich, CT at the age of 101 ¾ years old. Christine was born in Philadelphia in August
Obituary: Russel Taylor
Dr. Russel R. Taylor passed on May 21, 2019 at the age 101. Canadian born, Taylor came to the United States in 1938, fresh out of the University of Toronto. During World War II, he returned to
Obituary: Barret Naylor
“When it comes to living large, I say turn it up till the knob falls off and throw it out the window.” Barret Platten Naylor lived a large, joyful life which was cut short a day after
