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Celebrating Poetry Month: Mornings with Robert Frost
Mornings with Robert Frost The Pasture I’m going out to clean the pasture spring; I’ll only stop to rake the leaves away (And wait to watch the water clear, I may): I sha’n’t be gone long.—You come
NEWS
Beattie Named Greenwich Officer of the Year
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter The decision to select an Officer of the Year for the Greenwich Police Department is a difficult one to make, according to GPD Chief James Heavey. But after sifting through candidates, one
Championship Coach Running for Selectman
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter For nine seasons, Joe Kelly has led the Greenwich High School boys’ rugby team to new heights as head coach. Now, he’d like the opportunity to help lead the Town of Greenwich.
Jonas Philanthropies Awards Grant to Terra Firma
Jonas Philanthropies, an organization co-founded by Greenwich-based philanthropist Donald Jonas and his late wife Barbara, announced a five-year $250,000 grant to support Terra Firma, a first-of-its-kind medical-legal clinic committed to addressing the complex medical, mental health and
EVENTS
Stand Against Racism Day to Be Held April 26
YWCA Greenwich’s 11th Annual Stand Against Racism will take place on Friday, April 26 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall. This annual event is in partnership with the Town of Greenwich and all members
Spring for Abilis Gala
Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families, will hold its “Spring for Abilis” gala event on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m., at the Woodway Country Club
Climate Risk, Action is Topic of Presentation
The League of Women Voters invites the public to its Community Speaker Series: “Climate Risk and Climate Action” – A Discussion with Professor Peter De Menocal, Wednesday, April 24, at Greenwich Library’s Cole Auditorium. Doors open at
Greenwich Daffodil Society to Host Annual Show
The Greenwich Daffodil Society is hosting its 61st Annual Connecticut Daffodil Show on April 24 and 25, at Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. In addition to daffodil entries in the horticulture division, the show features
LETTERS
Letter: Opposing Legalization of Cannabis
To the Editor, As a Greenwich father with young daughters, I am grateful for the courageous vote of State Senator Alex Bergstein on S.B. 1085 in opposition to the legalization and retail sale of cannabis in Connecticut.
Letter: Thank you Mike
To the Editor, Sounds of absolute amazement resonated throughout the New Lebanon School as we began our tour of this state of the art building at its open house. The large common spaces were filled with visitors
SPORTS
Sportsmanship Reigns Supreme With GHS Hoops
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor It seemed nearly impossible for first year head coach Chris Lovermi to be any more pleased with his team’s performance this year. The Greenwich High School boys’ basketball team finished the season
YWCA Dolphins Shine in Charlotte
Sparked by three division high point awards and more 48 medals, including 28 gold medal efforts, the Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team closed out the 2019 Sunkissed Junior-Senior Swimming Championships of the USA with a decisive second
Brunswick Tennis Ready for Repeat Performance
By Paul Silverfarb Sentinel Editor It’s going to be a tall task for the Brunswick School tennis team to repeat last season’s success. Despite going undefeated and taking home two postseason trophies one year ago, head coach
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
Lovejoy Brings a Message for Need to Conserve Biodiversity
By Anne W. Semmes Sentinel Correspondent Greenwich will take a definite tilt toward the green when Dr. Tom Lovejoy, the “godfather” of biodiversity as he’s called, arrives on April 25 to be honored with Audubon Connecticut’s Environmental
Teacher, Naturalist Broderick to be Honored by Audubon CT
By Anne W. Semmes Sentinel Correspondent “Little Hummer,” is Camille Broderick’s family nickname for always “moving around like a humming bird.” Yes, indeed, and what continues to move and motivate Broderick is bringing the wonder of birds
Understanding Dementia Makes the Town More “Age Friendly”
By Michelle Moskowitz Sentinel Correspondent The number of Americans aged 65 and older will increase from 35 to 55 million over the next few years. According to a 2016 Greenwich United Way Assessment, 17.5% of residents are
COLUMNS
Column: “Hello, Neighbor”
By Bobbi Eggers As I drive around Greenwich, the Greenwich Town Party signs popping up along with the daffodils. What a generous gift to our community to have this amazing celebration every year. That plus the Greenwich
Column: Good Friday vs. Wall Street Good Friday Won!
By Patricia W. Chadwick It is Good Friday today – the most somber of Christian holy days – a day when Christians of all denominations around the world honor the death of Christ by attending church services
Column: Crisis in Faith
By Dan FitzPatrick I am a Roman Catholic, meaning a Christian in the western (Roman) tradition. My faith is important to me; it is a part of who I am and the lens through which I see
REAL ESTATE
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
Column: Taxes, Taxes & More Taxes & Tolls & Fees
By Mark Pruner The stock market is up, unemployment is down, and interest rates are lower so why are sales and contracts in Greenwich down while inventory is up from last year. Now part of it could
Lincoln Property Company Announces Sale Transaction
The Greenwich office of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company, a full-service commercial real estate company offering Tenant and Landlord leasing, investment sales and property management in Connecticut and Westchester County, announced the sale of 113 South Water St.,
EDITORIAL
Editorial: A High Note
This has been an emotional week for many. Monday brought with it our annual opportunity to support our federal and state governments by filing our taxes. Despite knowing this event occurs every year at this time, many
RELIGION
Column: Our Interfaith Journey
By Ted Pardoe Christians around the world are on a journey through our most holy period of the entire year. The Christian Holy Week began on The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday. This was last Sunday.
OBITUARIES
Obituary: Eugene Carlin, Sr.
Eugene Patrick Carlin, Sr., of Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, April 17. He was 86. Born in Port Chester on Aug. 1, 1932 to Eugene and Anna Carlin, Eugene proudly served in the US Army during the Korean
Obituary: Joanne Phin
My name is Joanne Latella Phin, formerly of Greewich, CT. My lifetime warranty expired on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Not bad, it lasted 80 years. I was the second of three daughters born to Dominick and Anna
Obituary: Steven Donovan
Steven Thomas Donovan, 58, of Hopkinsville, Ky. died at 3:57 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 13 at Heritage Church of Christ in Franklin, Tenn. with
