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09/09/2020
Donald M. Kendall 1921 – 2020
Editorial about the passing of Donald M. Kendall.
RTM Approves Funding for GPD Body Cameras
On Monday night, the Representative Town Meeting approved $359,298 for the purchase of police body cameras for the Greenwich Police Department. The funds were approved by a vote of 182 in favor, with 17 opposed and 16 abstentions, and will purchase 160 cameras from Axon, the company that supplies tasers to the department.
OHP Cos Cob Park Blog
Gertrude O’Donnell Riska shares the history of the Cos Cob Power Plant, and the contributions of her father, Lewis Grant O’Donnell, who played an instrumental role in that history.
Getting Back to Play: Preparing for a New, Different Fall Sports Season
Column about student athletes preparing to return to fall sports.
Updates from the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation
BET Chair Michael Mason gives an update from the BET’s first scheduled regular meeting since the summer. He touched on the routine applications the board approved this week, the special group formed to look at the town’s fund balance and debt policy, as well as the ongoing fire study and upcoming meetings with the First Selectman and Town Administrator.
Water Wheelchair Gives People With Disabilities More Access at Greenwich Point
Last summer, the Town of Greenwich, with help from the Greenwich Lions Club, installed a beach mat at Greenwich Point that allows residents with disabilities and parents with strollers or carts the ability to walk on a sturdy platform all the way down to the waterline.
Now, beachgoers with disabilities can utilize a multi-function beach wheelchair to actually go into the water and enjoy some fun in the sun.
On Monday, the Greenwich Lions Club, First Selectman Fred Camillo, and Greenwich Parks and Recreation Director Joe Siciliano, officially christened the new wheelchair at the Susie Baker Pavilion at Greenwich Point.
Introducing Coline Jenkins’ Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument in Central Park
Coline Jenkins, the great, great granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, shares her efforts over a seven-year period to bring into being the first female statue in New York City’s Central Park.
Polo star Aguerre leads White Birch to East Coast Open Championship title in stunning 13-10 win against Black Hound DE
Last Tuesday was certainly a day to remember as White Birch, the illustrious Greenwich Polo Club high-goal team known for its grit, gold charisma and gold standard triumphantly clinched the 2020 East Coast Open title in remarkable style, claiming a 13-10 win over Black Hound DE, the Teflon-tough squad based out of the New York City-metropolitan area.
Greenwich Looks to Improve Census Numbers
The final push to complete this year’s census is on, as local and state officials are making rounds to encourage residents to get counted before the Sept. 30 deadline.
On Monday, Lt. Gov Susan Bysiewicz joined Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, and State Reps. Harry Arora (R-151) and Stephen Meskers (D-150) to knock on doors at Greenwich Close Apartments across from Town Hall.
Tyler Fairbairn, the town’s Director of Community Development and the head of Greenwich’s Complete Count Committee, was part of the group, too, along with Greenwich Communities Executive Director, Tony Johnson.
Making a Good Home Great
Making a good house even better takes a lot of thought, planning and time. Here’s a look at the way that one homeowner with great views of Long Island Sound made their Riverside, CT house even better.
The Hows and Whys of Rethinking Your Business or Non-Profit
How it works- An explanation of how and why the Housing Authority of Greenwich is renaming to “Greenwich Communities. Our Neighborhood Partnerships.”
Ruth Bader Ginsberg – On the Passing of a Great American
The diminutive Ruth Bader Ginsberg (“RGB”) cast an embracing shadow across some of the most challenging debates and people of our time. She also exemplified a life guided by the four Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance.
Life on “New” Terms
Let us take a minute to exhale and assess how we made it through the past six (6) months, what was the “it factor” that offered a sense of sanity, what became your vice? How do you make it through safely day-by-day? Let us continue to do the best we can daily and be kind to one another by offering support and Love.
Toto, I don’t think we are in Kansas anymore.
How we meet the challenges that are presented to us every day may shape how resilient our children will be as adults (and our future parents, legislators and caretakers).
Toto, I don’t think we are in Kansas anymore.
How we meet the challenges that are presented to us every day may shape how resilient our children will be as adults (and our future parents, legislators and caretakers).
Living a life of courage
This week I begin a six part series exploring the principles of nonviolence as understood and explained by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The principles provide wisdom and guidance for conflict reconciliation and offer us a path towards building the Beloved Community.
Something to Celebrate
Greenwich Public schools did the right thing for children by providing the option of full-time school in grades K-8.
Harry Arora is Serving His Constituents
By Foster Steinbeck Harry Arora is Serving His Constituents In his first six months as a state legislator, H.D. 151 Rep. Harry Arora didn’t spend all that much time legislating. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, he spent the
Hector Arzeno Prioritizes Public Education In Campaign
By Foster Steinbeck Hector Arzeno Prioritizes Public Education In Campaign For House District 151 Democratic candidate Hector Arzeno, given America’s tense political climate, the upcoming elections across the nation will put candidates’ values, rather than specific policy
Joe Kelly Aims To Motivate Peers To Affect Change In The State Legislature
By Foster Steinbeck Joe Kelly Aims To Motivate Peers To Affect Change In The State Legislature To Joe Kelly, the 150th district Republican candidate in the state legislature and long-time Greenwich community member, a big part of
Steve Meskers Aims To Support And Advocate For His Constituents
By Foster Steinbeck Steve Meskers Aims To Support And Advocate For His Constituents Wanting to help Connecticut fix its economic stagnation, incumbent State Rep. Stephen Meskers (D-150) said it was a tremendous honor to be elected two
Kathleen Stowe Seeks To Bring Moderate Positions To 149th Seat
By Foster Steinbeck Kathleen Stowe Seeks To Bring Moderate Positions To 149th Seat House District 149 Democratic candidate Kathleen Stowe never considered challenging the soon-retiring Incumbent Republican Rep. Livvy Floren, saying she has tremendous respect for the
Kim Fiorello Aims To Bring Ideas Of Limited Government To The 149th Seat
By Foster Steinbeck Kim Fiorello Aims To Bring Ideas Of Limited Government To The 149th Seat In her campaign to represent Connecticut’s 149th House District, Republican candidate and long-time Greenwich community member Kim Fiorello has made it
Let There Be Lights on Greenwich Avenue!
By Julia Lucey After a challenging year with many months of uncertainty, one thing will without a doubt feel familiar this holiday season: holiday lights will illuminate Greenwich Avenue once again. Many Greenwich residents have known and
Local Education News Brief
National Merit Scholarship Program The 2021 National Merit scholarship Program has announced its semifinalists and thirteen Greenwich High School students are among them. They are: Meredith Blanchard, Chelsea Cleary, Claire Dobbins, Samuel Florin, George Gilfond, Joseph Hirsch,
Drew Williams Featured Speaker at United Nations
Drew Williams Featured Speaker at United Nations Bishop Andrew Williams, known to Greenwich residents as Drew Williams, addressed members of the United Nations this week at the United Nations annual Prayer Breakfast on September 15 as the
Q&A on How to Vote: What You Need to Know
Answers from Fred DeCaro, Registrar of Voters Q&A on How to Vote: What You Need to Know Q. What is important for people to know who are voting in person? All our traditional polling places will be
Greenwich Sentinel Endorsements for Local Races- Harry Arora
November 3rd is fast approaching, and early voting this year means voting can begin as early as October 2, just 15 days from now. Once again The Greenwich Sentinel offers its endorsement of the local candidates we
Greenwich Sentinel Endorsements for Local Races-Joe Kelly
November 3rd is fast approaching, and early voting this year means voting can begin as early as October 2, just 15 days from now. Once again The Greenwich Sentinel offers its endorsement of the local candidates we
Greenwich Sentinel Endorsements for Local Races-Kathleen Stowe
November 3rd is fast approaching, and early voting this year means voting can begin as early as October 2, just 15 days from now. Once again The Greenwich Sentinel offers its endorsement of the local candidates we
Greenwich Sentinel Endorsements for Local Races- Fazio
November 3rd is fast approaching, and early voting this year means voting can begin as early as October 2, just 15 days from now. Once again The Greenwich Sentinel offers its endorsement of the local candidates we
Letter: Does the Town of Greenwich support its public schools?
To the Editor: Does the Town of Greenwich support its public schools? That was the question in the Spring of 2020. We believe it 100% does! Last spring, during the Town budget process some people were suggesting
Donald M. Kendall Passed Away at 99
Donald M. Kendall passed away peacefully last night, September 19. He was 99 years old and died of natural causes, at home with his wife of 55 years and surrounded by the large and thriving family he
Greenwich Looks to Improve Census Numbers
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter The final push to complete this year’s census is on, as local and state officials are making rounds to encourage residents to get counted before the Sept. 30 deadline. On Monday, Lt.
Letter: It’s Time For Greenwich Republicans To Stand Up To Democrats.
By Jon Redmond, District 11, Republican Environmentalist It always strikes me that the Democrats seem to set the narrative. Democrats are allowed to paint Republicans as something we are not. This is very puzzling to me considering
Water Wheelchair Gives People With Disabilities More Access at Greenwich Point
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter Last summer, the Town of Greenwich, with help from the Greenwich Lions Club, installed a beach mat at Greenwich Point that allows residents with disabilities and parents with strollers or carts the
Kim Fiorello Aims to Bring Ideas of Limited Government to The 149th Seat
By Foster Steinbeck 149th In her campaign to represent Connecticut’s 149th House District, Republican candidate and long-time Greenwich community member Kim Fiorello has made it a point to not take funds from the state’s public campaign finance
Kathleen Stowe’s Candidate Questionnaire
Kathleen Stowe asked that The Greenwich Sentinel publish the full answers to her questions from our candidate profile questionnaire. There are as follows: What are your biggest strengths that you would bring to the table if
Virtual Blessing of the Animals at Round Hill Community Church
For more than 15 years, the Round Hill Community Church congregation has dedicated a Sunday worship service to focus on God’s gift of animals and to give thanks for the role that animals hold in our lives. This special service is typically
Support for Kim Fiorello from Skip Auch
Support for Kim Fiorello from Skip Auch Dear Editor, I am writing to enthusiastically support the candidacy of Kimberly Fiorello for state representative for Greenwich and Stamford. Kimberly is a wife and mother. Her
How to help your anxious teen in the face of constant disaster news
Column about helping anxious teens during a time of constant disasters.
Celebrating Pam Pagnani “virtually” with the 2020 Greenwich Sentinel Award
2020 Greenwich Sentinel Awardee Pam Pagnani shares the values she has found in the ways she and others give back to their community.
On my watch – Did a Black-capped Chickadee rescue a Golden-winged Warbler?
How an event of two birds interacting as witnessed by Greenwich birder Jim Muchmore is interpreted by himself and by noted bird behavior specialists.
White Birch and Black Hound DE charge ahead to final round of 2020 East Coast Open
This past month has certainly been a golden time at the Greenwich Polo Club as many of high-goal polo’s most decorated players and ponies have convened at this storied town-based venue to battle it out against one another in hopes of clinching the coveted 2020 East Coast Open Championship title, regarded to be one of the most prestigious and celebrated marks of distinction of the sport.
First Bank of Greenwich Installs New Walk-Up Windows
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses around the state and the country have had to come up with innovative ways to serve customers in a safe manner.
The First Bank of Greenwich is certainly leading the way, as they are the first bank in the area to have walk-up teller windows.
Dear 2020
Humorous letter to the year 2020 asking it to leave.
Celebrating the 2020 Greenwich Sentinel Awards and a little history
Greenwich Sentinel Editor-Publisher Beth Barhydt relates the history of the Greenwich Sentinel annual award, why this year’s awardee, Pam Pagnani was chosen to receive it. Barhydt also describes this year;s added Sentinel Award for another age group entirely, for two teen recipients, Caitlyn Hone and Nicole (Nikki) Walko.
Wildly Successful: The Healing Power of Nature
Mother Nature has a superpower known as healing. From animals who can replace 4,000 teeth in a lifetime, to beasts who can regenerate limbs and tails, these creatures roam the planet’s wilds, meeting adversity head on. Read on to learn their secrets.
Praise for Fazio from Senate Leaders
Letter to the editor
from Ross Moore and Jackie Budkins
Ryan Fazio Campaign
102 Year Old COVID-19 Survivor Shares Her Experience
A 102 year old Greenwich resident shares her story of recovering from COVID-19 at the height of the pandemic.
