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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
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
Building One Community Awarded Grant
Building One Community – The Center for Immigrant Opportunity (B1C) was awarded a grant of $10,000 on Sunday, April 7, at Generation Impact’s “Big Give” event in Greenwich. Generation Impact is a program for high school girls
EVENTS
Chamber of Commerce to Host Business Showcase
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce announces its annual Business Showcase, a tabletop exhibition to be held Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. The networking event will feature more
‘Sharks!’ Science Exhibition at the Bruce
Few creatures inspire so much fascination – and fear – as sharks. However, sharks are far from the mindless killing machines that they are commonly portrayed to be. Opening on April 20 at the Bruce Museum, a
OsteoStrong to Offer Bone Density Scan, Presentation
OsteoStrong will offer a presentation about its breakthrough program to fight osteoporosis and free bone density scans on Monday, April 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at its Greenwich location, 116 East Putnam Ave. Attendees will discover
AuthorsLive@Byram Presents Caroline Weber
AuthorsLive@Byram presents Caroline Weber, author of Proust’s Duchess, on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Byram Shubert Library. Proust’s Duchess looks at the glittering world of turn-of-the-century Paris through the first in-depth study of the three
LETTERS
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
Letter: Thanking Sponsors for Supporting Wohlleben Lecture
To the Editor: The Greenwich Tree Conservancy is very grateful to all the sponsors of the “The Hidden Life of Trees” lecture by the book’s author, Peter Wohlleben. They are: The Greenwich Library, the Greenwich Botanical Center,
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: The Benefits of Hiring Seniors
By Michael Amoroso For years companies have been hesitant to hire 50+ jobseekers. This situation is slowly changing as the unemployment rate has decreased during the last few years causing a diminished supply of candidates under 50,
FEATURES
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
Hill House Dedicates New Bus
By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter Thanks to the dedication of its residents and a generous donation from members of the community, Hill House now has the handicap accessible bus it needed. The bus, which was officially dedicated
COLUMNS
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
Column: Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
By Julia Chiappetta Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It is one of my favorites for salads, so I was sad to read a recent report from The Environmental Working Group (EWG)
REAL ESTATE
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.,
New Listings
NEW LISTINGS thru 4/2/2019 by Cesar Rabellino Berkshire Hathaway, 203-249-9866 Check Back here on Thursday; or in the Print or Digital edition; or on Facebook; or in the 5 Things To Do in Greenwich daily email; or on
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: Coming Together We Find God’s Presence
By Rabbi Mitch & Rev. Heather Wright How do we succeed to be effective in our interpersonal relationships? Rabbi Mitch: A fundamental rabbinic teaching is that if one person chooses to blame the other, then any planned
OBITUARIES
Obituary: Blaise Bruno
Blaise Martin Bruno of Greenwich, CT, beloved father of Blaise M. Bruno, Jr. and brother to Barbara J. Bruno, both of Greenwich, CT. passed away peacefully in his home on April 7, 2019. He was 69. Blaise
Obituary: Kenneth Alfano
Kenneth Andrew Alfano was born on July 26, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Kenneth was a resident of Greenwich, CT at the time of passing. Services will be held Monday, April 22 at
Obituary: Thomas Sorensen, Sr.
Thomas N. Sorensen, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Vermont, on March 15, 2019 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with family by his side. Thomas was a paratrooper in the U.S Army, honorably
