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Oberlander, Camillo Discuss Environment at Forum
By Richard Kaufman Greenwich Point served as the perfect backdrop on Monday night, as First Selectman candidates Fred Camillo and Jill Oberlander took part in a “town hall” style forum on the environment. The event, which was
Town of Greenwich Remembers 9/11
By Richard Kaufman On Wednesday, the town of Greenwich gathered at the 9/11 memorial in Cos Cob Park to pay tribute to the 33 Greenwich victims and all of those who were lost in the terror attacks
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Because natural disasters like hurricanes can occur at any time, the Greenwich Department of Health is reminding all residents to be prepared. “With today’s changing weather patterns, it is as important to
EVENTS
Cocktails & Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit The Undies Project
The Undies Project will hold its annual Cocktails & Comedy Fundraiser featuring comic Andy Pitz and emcee Kim Berns, Saturday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church. There will be hors d’oeuvres
Getting Young People to Vote is Topic of Presentation
Why don’t young people vote? How do we engage America’s 20 million students as active citizens? The League of Women Voters of Greenwich together with Greenwich Library invites you the community to “Overcoming Cynicism and Getting Young
Parks and Recreation to Offer Skateboard Clinics
The Town of Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that it will be offering Skateboarding Clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall. The Tuesday program will begin on Sept. 24 and run for four consecutive Tuesdays,
Astronomical Society Presents ‘The Dancing Dragons of Apep’
The Astronomical Society of Greenwich will present Dr. Benjamin Pope speaking on “The Dancing Dragons of Apep,” on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Gallery of Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Rd. Dr. Benjamin Pope is
LETTERS
Why I’m Supporting Fred
I’ve been a Greenwich resident for 15 years, and I’ve known Fred for nearly 10 years. I bought my home on Orchard Street in Cos Cob which is just a couple of homes away from where Fred
Letter: Oberlander’s Positive Policy
To the Editor, Oberlander’s positive policy-forward message resonates with voters. Democratic candidate for First Selectman, Jill Oberlander, last night reminded Greenwich voters why she is the best person for the job by putting her policies first. She
SPORTS
Greenwich Football Routs Hatters, Ready For Revenge at THS
By Paul Silverfarb Although the Greenwich High School football team, started the first quarter sluggish against Danbury High School, the defending CIAC class LL champs were able to regroup and dominate the rest of the way. The
Greenwich Academy Field Hockey Already in Postseason Form
By Paul Silverfarb The more things change, the more they stay the same. Just ask head coach Jamie Brower and the rest of the field hockey team. Losing only two players from last year’s highly talented roster,
Brunswick Soccer Looking to Rebound, Battle for Postseason
By Paul Silverfarb It was never going to be a quick fix for Danny Simpson. When he took over the Brunswick School soccer program three years ago, he knew it was going to take some time. He
OP-ED
Op-Ed: Preparing for the Inevitable “Food Fight”
Whether you are a college student working two jobs to pay tuition, a young professional trying to balance parenthood and a high-demand career or a senior living on a fixed income, picking up a prepared meal at
FEATURES
Mexican Eatery La Taqueria To Open Its Doors
By Michelle Moskowitz After much anticipation, La Taqueria, a new Mexican eatery offering savory comfort food, opens on September 19. Located at 10 Greenwich Avenue, on top of the Avenue, this artfully designed restaurant aims to deliver
Education Feature: Purposeful Work Today for Tomorrow’s Leaders
By Molly King It’s September—time for all of us to go back to school or work. One of my favorite moments while raising our kids was watching my husband zigzag across the yard pushing the lawn mower
Heidi Brake Smith Celebrating the New Bruce
By Anne W. Semmes Heidi Brake Smith is much invested in her community of Greenwich. She’s brought her personal interest in public spaces – “how they function, how people react in public spaces,” to the Bruce Museum.
COLUMNS
Column: Fall Vegetables – Look Out, Here They Come!
By Julia Chiappetta Hello to my readers! I missed you over the summer while I took a three-month break, and my hope is that you are feeling hopeful, energized and blessed. Summer is officially
Early Education Column: Every Child Is A Student
By Lee Longo As I sat in a nail salon early one Saturday morning, I overheard two women having a conversation. “How did your son do in school this year?” “Not well, he’s not a “student”, she
Education Column: Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader
By Mary Forde The question I was asked to respond to this month was, “how can I make my child a better reader?” And my first question back is “better, how?” Faster, more accurate, more fluid, with
REAL ESTATE
Column: Five Reasons To Refinance Your House And Four Reasons Not To
By Cheryl MacCluskey Home loan interest rates appear to be hitting new lows almost daily. As you would expect the question being asked is; “Should I refinance?” It can be confusing for homeowners who want to refinance
House of the Week: Seaside Living/$39.5M
By Tom Williamson 23 Smith Road; Beds: 7; Baths: 9; Square footage: 8,150 houlihanlawrence.com/community/greenwich/ Stone walls frame the gated entry to this extraordinary Belle Haven waterfront estate encompassing 5+ exquisite acres on a private road with extensive
House of the Week: Midcountry Georgian/$3.495M
By Tom Williamson 101 Dingletown Road; Beds: 5; Baths: 8; Square footage: 7,450 raveis.com Beautifully Rebuilt & Expanded stone and clapboard Georgian using the highest quality materials including stone facade, cedar siding and roof, Marvin windows, custom
EDITORIAL
Editorial: Touchstones
Twice earlier this week, we gathered together as a community to remember and honor all those who died during the horrific terrorist attacks 18 years ago. Both gatherings, the one in Cos Cob Park and the other
RELIGION
High Holy Days at Greenwich Reform
September begins the school year for all of us; for those in the Jewish community, it also marks the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This year, 5780 in the Jewish calendar, marks the third
OBITUARIES
Obituary: John Palache, Jr.
John Garber Palache, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep in Greenwich, CT on Aug. 27, 2019, at the age of 89. He and his wife, Sally Biscoe Palache, had just celebrated their 63rd anniversary. Born April 22,
Obituary: Loraine Salerno
Loraine Salerno of Greenwich, CT passed on Sept. 10, 2019 from cancer. Born on June 6, 1938 in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Julia and Albert Klebba. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Meyers
Obituary: Joseph Minio, Sr.
Joseph C. Minio, Sr., age 76, born in Putnam, CT, died at home on Sept. 14, 2019 in Greenwich, CT following a long, courageous battle with a rare lung disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born
