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Whether or not Greenwich’s energy demands are increasing may be up for debate, but it is still the reason given by Eversource for a new substation.
According Eversource, the power company, that amount of energy may soon be reaching its capacity at the Cos Cob substation, requiring another similar facility to be erected in town. Eversource has proposed building a new substation at 290 Railroad Ave., the current home
of Pet Pantry, to the Connecticut Siting Council.
Construction of a substation at Eversource’s site of choice would require the laying of 2.3 miles of underground transmission lines connecting the two substations. The project could disrupt businesses, homes, and parts of Bruce Park, and would cost at least $140 million.
A loca l movement aga inst the substation proposal, called G r e e n w i c h f o r A l t e r n a t i v e Substation Placement, or GASP, says there are unresolved questions and risks in the plan, and that
Eversource and the CSC should consider another location.
“The issue has to do with Cos Cob overloading,” said Dwight Ueda, a town resident and GASP member, as he pointed out data from Eversource’s proposal.
Cos Cob’s power generation limit of 135 megavolt amps is projected to fall short of the need in 2017. If that happens, Eversource says, cer tain patches of town might find themselves temporarily without power. But Ueda noted that
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~The ribbon cutting ceremony for our Greenwich 9/11 Memorial will be on September 11th. You may want to take some time that day to visit it at the Cos Cob Park. The park is also home to a playground, turf field, and walking trails.
~Official ceremony to rename Mianus Bridge the “Honorable David N. Theis Memorial Bridge,” in honor of late Selectman Dave Theis at the Mianus Bridge. 11 a.m. this Sunday.
~August is the last month of the Historical Society’s “Greenwich Voic e s” e x h ibi t ion . O p en Wednesday through Sunday from noon-4pm, come experience one of five listening booths and hear how residents perceive life in Greenwich as a celebration of the town’s 375th. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students & seniors.
DOWNTOWN
~Fall classes at the recently renovated TechLounge at the Greenwich Senior Center start on September 15 and include new, timely topics. Greenwich Senior Center at 299 Greenwich Ave. 203-862-6700 to enroll.
~The Greenwich Farmers Market is Saturday from 9:30am-1pm
~ E V E R S O U R C E : T h e Connecticut Siting Council will conduct a public hearing on Tue sd ay, S eptember 1, 2015, beginning at 3:00 p.m., and continued at 6:30 p.m., at the Greenwich Library, Cole Auditorium, 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, and thereafter as necessary.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear evidence on the applicant’s contentions that the public need for the facility outweighs any
adverse environmental effects that would result from the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. The 3:00 p.m. hearing session will provide the applicant, parties, and intervenors an opportunity to cross-examine positions. The 6:30 p.m. hearing session will be reserved for the public to make brief statements into the record. The Council will conduct a public field review of the proposed project on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
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~The Greenw ich Cha mber of Commerce is holding its annual golf outing Wednesday, September 9th a t the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. Visit www.greenwichchamber.com.
OLD GREENWICH
~ S i d e w a l k w o r k i n O l d Greenwich will continue into September and will delay the Old Greenwich Art Show until October 17 and 18.
~Farmers Market: 38 West End Avenue; Every Wed 2:30-6PM
~Sunday August 30 at 7 p.m. Sound Beach Community Band performs. Showmobile at Binney Park, Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. For rain cancellation: 203-861-6100; GreenwichCT.org
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~The Les Beaux Art Gallery is hosting “Historic Greenwich”, an exhibition of both historical and current photographs depicting B ac kcou nt r y Gre enw ich ’s landmarks. The exhibition is on display Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm and Sunday from noon-1pm. Entrance is free, will display through August 31.
Peter Brant and his son Chris synchronize mid-air as part of the East Coat Open. This photo is from White Birch Farm, which is across the street from the Polo Field is a rare opportunity to be on that location and a very rare image of Father and Son. Photo by John Ferris Robben.
Right on schedule, Greenwich’s own September 11th memorial will have its official ribbon cutting just five months after the ground breaking ceremony.
The memorial, built on a hilltop at the new nine-acre Cos Cob Park, seems to have come together quickly but it was four years ago that a group of Greenwich residents and supporters got together to create a place of reflection and remembrance for those people with ties to Greenwich who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On May 12, after much planning, designing, and fundraising, the September 11 Memorial/Greenwich Board broke ground at Cos Cob Park. “They have some great people behind it. They made it happen,” said Jonathan Egan, who lost his father, Michael Egan, and aunt, Christine Egan, in the terror attacks. “This could not have been done without the outpouring of support from the community,” said James Ritman, co-president of the September 11 Memorial/Greenwich Board. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m. the morning of September 11, 2015.
9/11 Memorial Ribbon Cutting
On May 12 Wells Noonan, Demi Wasilko Ferraris, Sally Maloney Duval, Fred Durante, James Ritman, Charles Hilton and Peter Tesei broke ground.
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Gearing Up!
It was a Friday before the holiday weekend last spring when a young girl was struck by a car during pick up at Central Middle School.
She was following the rules and crossing at the cross walk but was struck never-the-less. Although she
reportedly received minor injuries, the fact remains that drop off and pick up at schools in Greenwich put drivers and pedestrians in close proximity in what is often a stressful and chaotic situation.
In light of this, the Greenwich Police Department has issued a series of safety recommendations.
The first day of school for sixth
and ninth grade is Tuesday, Sept. 1 and the first day for all students will be on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
C h i ld ren w i l l onc e a ga i n be walking to school through neighborhoods, waiting at bus stops and being dropped off at schools by
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Lloyd Hull, of Greenwich more than half a century, turns 93 on October 28. He is a survivor. In April of this year he was found to have cancer. “They have it under control, he says. “They had me on ‘chemo’- in four weeks it shrunk and in five weeks it was down to nothing.” He’s lost a few pounds but is working on
getting them back.“Life is a very precious
thing,” he says, “for me and for everyone around me.”
Counted first amongst them is the beloved wife, Mary, ever present in his life as she calls him in his d ow nt ow n G r e e nw i c h office to check in. A lawyer of long standing, Hull has been on his own the last few years “doing estates and trusts now” with some cases ongoing in New York. He
enjoys hearing from clients he’s had over the years, like the one in Norway who emailed recently, “Get well, get well.” So I showed her,” he says.
He’s proud of his wife who produced their three children then when they were out of the nest founded Greenwich Green & Clean. “She’s a smart lady, he says, “She could have been a business leader.” He likes to tell the story of how they
met when he was working for the SEC in New York. A friend asked if he would take Mary to a party, and he got the call, “Some cute little thing would like to speak to you.” “She was a junior at Vassar College, and boy did she give me a hard time.”
L e s s on nu mb e r one he learned, “Nothing is worthwhile if it comes easy.”
He was put of f twice asking her out, “Very sorry but I make my dates two
weeks ahead.” “So that,” he thought, “was the end of that.” So Christmas time rolls around, “and he’s “busy as hell at the SEC and trying to get away,” when she calls. ‘Would you take me out to a dinner party?’” And that was the beginning of things.
Fifty-eight years later, the secret of success for his marriage? “Behave yourself,” he says with a knowing smile. “Every one of us – men and women – receives
certain discipline that your parents have given you.” He found the discipline in the military no different. “It’s very parental - you have to treat your men the same way.”
Hul l is a sur v ivor of s o m e t o u g h a c t i o n i n WWII as a Naval Combat Information Center officer aboard the storied destroyer, the USS Laf fey in both
One of Greenwich’s Cream of the Crop – Lloyd Hull
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August 2015 on Cape Cod. The Hull extended family and one of the innumerable canines present at every gathering. Contributed photo.
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It’s time to embrace the back to school season with open arms. Don’t forget to make sure the single most impor tant tool in your student’s backpack is their computer. And it needs to be sharper than a No. 2 pencil before an SAT exam! Nothing is more important, yet kids invariably wait until the last minute to see if their computer is just as ready to get back to school as parents are to see their kids go! My advice: Skip the Fire Drill.
M a y b e t h e g r e a t e s t source of stress for every family, whether their kids are hiders or high achievers, i s a computer problem interfering with scholastic performance. You may be able to perform many of
the suggestions below on your own if you are very sav v y, or seek out your trusted IT professional, who will probably do it all for somewhere around $95.00.
Keep the following tips in mind. Save time, money, and STRESS - BEFORE an issue arises.
Top 5 Back to School Computer Tips from Jonny Gould:
1. Have a qua l i f ied professional technician run a full battery or hardware diagnostic tests: memory, hard drive, video, optical drives, and all attachment ports. This normally takes at least a couple of hours o f m a c h i ne t i me w i t h professiona l tools . Test the battery. Test the WiFi connect iv it y. The hard drive test must include a thorough surface scan to
make sure a hard drive failure or file corruption problem isn’t right around the corner. Have the internal components vacuumed free of dust which acts a heat blanket, a natural enemy of electronic devices.
2. Have your machine thoroughly checked for v i r u s e s , ma lw a re , a nd spyware, even if an Apple Mac. IDC, the most widely respected computer industry consultants, says the single most vulnerable operating s y s t e m t o d a y i s N O T WINDOWS but the Mac OS! Take the appropriate steps to rid your computer of these malicious threats AND make sure to have proper anti-virus software installed and up to date. Enable security functions, including anti-phishing and pop-up blocking.
3. If your student is not so little these days and is actually going away to school, make sure you ask what the connectivity is like on campus. Bring an Ethernet cable even though it is a WiFi campus. Ethernet is more secure, faster, more reliable, and connects you E V E N W H E N Wi Fi i s down! Bring a USB cable to connect a printer directly to t he machine for t he same reason. (Now might be a good time to mention that your own printer will require your own paper and back-up ink!) C’mon, you don’t have to be an Eagle Scout to be a great parent!
4. Run all applications sof t wa re , d r ivers , a nd operating system updates. Launch every application and check for sof tware functionality. A sub-tip
to think about: Does your student have all the software they need for their specific course of study? A graphic design and i l lust rat ion student will require different s o f t w a r e ( P h o t o s h o p , Illustrator) than a student who is geared more toward web design for example (Dre a mwe aver). Most schools have access to deeply discounted or even free software, so check with your institution before you buy!
5. Last but not least: Plan for the worst! A hard drive crash, computer theft, or simply data corruption. Cloud-based backups fail all the time, and it never shows up unti l you attempt to retrieve lost data. Too Late! Make sure your student is equipped with a LOCAL BACK UP! Personally, I recommend a simple and
inexpensive external hard drive to keep the files safe. Last thing you want is to hear, “I’ve been working for a month and my 50-page report vanished;” we know those tragedies all too well here.
Hopefully you will be able to use one or more of these computer tips to get ready for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions or want more information on how you can tackle the above, stop in or give us a call, 203-661-1700.
Jon G ou ld , G ener a l M a na ger of C omputer SuperCenter, has been a fixture in the community for of 15 years, helping guide customers through their computer problems. As a parent of three girls and a business manager, he has seen it all.
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Fairfield Counts Big Band ConcertAugust 12, 2015
1. Leslie and Paul Leiman 2. Stella and Laura Munnelly 3. The Fairfield Counts 4. Colleen Flynn and Laura McDermott 5. The Ghosh Family 6. Eileen Brown, Joan Phares and Laura McCormick 7. Sophia, Raymond and Abraham Wesner 8. Jim Butler, Maria Melville, Margot Butler and Nigel Melville 9. Quent Macauley and Beatrice Forgione 10. Rebecca Roman and Rob Hutchinson
Greenwich High School Class of 1970 ReunionAugust 15, 2015
1. Janet Tammany John, Kathy and Bill McKendree, Perri Carrington Roberts and Jim Scheuritzel 2. Barbara Ryan Trow, Winston Robinson and Karen Smith 3. Holly Mower Pastula and Sandra Morano 4. Barbara and Steve Bishop 5. Chris Merrell, Stuart Potter and Karen Stoddard 6. Linda Buczak and Jeff Miserocchi 7. Lawrence and Barbara Bodine 8. Pam Stearns Frushour and Wes Wyrick 9. Marci Hall, Bruce Hudock and Jane Corwin 10. Blair and Preston Stuart, Liz Disario Lighton with Laurie and Paul Pugliese
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Fairfield Counts Big Band ConcertAugust 12, 2015
1. Leslie and Paul Leiman 2. Stella and Laura Munnelly 3. The Fairfield Counts 4. Colleen Flynn and Laura McDermott 5. The Ghosh Family 6. Eileen Brown, Joan Phares and Laura McCormick 7. Sophia, Raymond and Abraham Wesner 8. Jim Butler, Maria Melville, Margot Butler and Nigel Melville 9. Quent Macauley and Beatrice Forgione 10. Rebecca Roman and Rob Hutchinson
Greenwich High School Class of 1970 ReunionAugust 15, 2015
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RICKI AND THE FLASH [12pm, 2:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 9:20pm]
THE END OF THE TOUR [12:30pm, 3pm, 6:45pm, 9:15pm]
PHOENIX [12:15pm, 2:45pm, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:30pm]
MON. 8/31-THURS. 9/3 RICKI AND THE FLASH [12:45pm, 3:15pm,
6:30pm, 9pm] THE END OF THE TOUR [12:30pm, 3pm, 6pm,
8:30pm] PHOENIX [1pm, 3:30pm, 6:15pm, 8:45pm]
PORT CHESTER AMCFRI. 8/28-THURS. 9/3
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS [7pm, 9:25pm] NO ESCAPE [11:25am, 2pm, 4:40pm, 7:30pm,
10:05pm] AMERICAN ULTRA [2:45pm, 5:20pm, 7:45pm,
10:15pm] HITMAN: AGENT 47 [11:35am, 2:15pm, 4:35pm,
7pm, 9:30pm]
SINISTER 2 [11:10am, 1:35pm, 4pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm]
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON [11:05am, 12pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:10pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm,
10:45pm] THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E [11:20am, 2:10pm,
4:55pm, 7:40pm, 10:30pm] RICKI AND THE FLASH [11:10am, 1:40pm,
4:30pm, 7:20pm, 9:50pm] THE GIFT (2015) [11:40am, 2:20pm, 5:05pm,
7:55pm, 10:35pm] SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE [11:50am]
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-ROGUE NATION: IMAX [12:15pm, 3:15pm]
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-ROGUE NATION [11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm, 11pm]
ANT-MAN [11:15am, 10:25pm] ANT-MAN 3D [2:05pm, 4:50pm, 7:35pm]
TRAINWRECK [11am, 1:55pm, 4:45pm, 7:40pm, 10:40pm]
MINIONS (2015) [11:30am, 9pm] MINIONS (2015) 3D [1:50pm, 4:15pm, 6:45pm] JURASSIC WORLD: IMAX 3D [7pm, 10pm]
Check theater at 914-510-1000 for times
MOVIE LISTINGS
FRIDAY, AUG. 285 p.m. Tiny Tots Consignment Sale. Greenwich Catholic Church Gymnasium, 471 North St. TinyTotsConsignment.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 291 - 2:30 p.m. Six-week introductory course to the Python programming language. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Sixth to eighth grades. 203-622-7918; GreenwichLibrary.org
SUNDAY, AUG. 308 a.m. Cos Cob Archers hold an open field target/3D shoot. 205 Bible Street. Lunch and bows/arrows included with fee. CosCobArchers.com11 a.m. Official ceremony to rename Mianus Bridge the “Honorable David N. Theis Memorial Bridge,” in honor of late Selectman Dave Theis at the Mianus Bridge.7 - 8:30 p.m. Sound Beach Community Band performs. Showmobile at Binney Park. For rain cancellation: 203-861-6100 GreenwichCT.org
MONDAY, AUG. 3112:30 p.m. ENCORE at YWCA - for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery. 203-869-6501, ext. 131; YWCAGreenwich.org
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 and 6:30 p.m. Eversource Siting Council Meeting. Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Avenue. [email protected]
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1Back to School for 6th and 9th grades.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2Back to School for all other students. GreenwichSchools.org
THURSDAY, SEPT. 37:30 p.m. Cos Cob Library Friends Book Discussion Group: Slave by Mende Nazer. 5 Sinawoy Road. 203-622-6883 GreenwichLibrary.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 61:30 - 4 p.m. Bruce Museum Seaside Center “Hands-On Science” Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Complimentary park passess. 203-637-3515 BruceMuseum.org
MONDAY, SEPT. 7Labor Day - Public Schools Closed
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 910 a.m. and 1 p.m. Career Coach: Microsoft PowerPoint. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Avenue. 203-625-6508; GreenwichLibrary.org11 a.m. Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, 1300 King Street. 203-869-3500 GreenwichChamber.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 105:30 - 8 p.m. Fashion on the Avenue. Greenwich Avenue, between Elm Street to Havemeyer Place. Free. 203-660-0442; [email protected] Facebook.com/GreenwichFOA7 p.m. SAT vs. ACT - Adam Ratner from C2 Education discusses which test should be taken and changes. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Avenue. 203-625-6508 GreenwichLibrary.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 128:30 am - 5 p.m. Flotilla 014-07-04 Stamford offers About Boating Safely class. Greenwich Police Station, 11 Bruce Place. $70 203-856-5575 [email protected] - 3 p.m. YWCA Family Fair - games and special activities. 259 E. Putnam Ave.203-302-3821 YWCAGreenwich.org
4 - 7 p.m. Old Greenwich Community BBQ. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road. $20. Adults $20, children $10, family $55. Rain date: Sept. 19. 203-637-3659 MyOGRCC.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 95:30 - 7:30 p.m. Featured artist reception: Marco Gallotta and Michael Spezzano. The First Bank of Greenwich, 444 E. Putnam Avenue. RSVP. [email protected] GreenwichFirst.com7 p.m. JCC Greenwich Davis Film Festival opens with Zero Motivation. Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas, 2 Railroad Avenue. $15. 203-552-1818 JCCGreenwich.org/dff
FRIDAY, SEPT. 117 p.m. Friday Night Chess, with National Master Rich Jackson. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Avenue. All ages and skill levels. 203-622-7918; GreenwichLibrary.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 121 p.m. Cos Cob Library Cloak and Dagger Book Club: Through The Evil Days. 5 Sinawoy Road. 203-622-6883; GreenwichLibrary.org4 - 6 p.m. Neighbor to Neighbor free rock concert benefit. Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 E. Putnam Ave. 203-869-2395 DiamondHillUMC.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13Noon - 3 p.m. Greenwich Democratic Town Committee Annual Picnic. Garden Education Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob. 203-912-3385 [email protected]:30 - 7 p.m. Concert Seaside Garden: GHS Jazz Group. Seaside Garden, Tod’s Point. [email protected] FriendsofGreenwichPoint.org
MONDAY, SEPT. 143 - 4 p.m. Greenwich Library Geocaching Workshop. Technology Training Center, 101 W. Putnam Ave.203-625-6536 GreenwichLibrary.orgAll Day Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed http://www.greenwichschools.org/
TUESDAY, SEPT. 156 - 8:30 p.m. SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting your Business. Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Avenue.203-625-6560 GreenwichLibrary.org
THURSDAY, SEPT. 178 p.m. Prof. Daniel Adler discusses “Excavations in Armenia: Transitions from lower to middle Paleolithic (425,000 to 130,000 years ago)” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive. 203-869-0376; BruceMuseum.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 191 - 4 p.m. Cos Cob Library Open House and Children’s Book Sale. 5 Sinawoy Road. 203-622-6883; GreenwichLibrary.org1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Greenwich Library Gaming Day. 101 W. Putnam Avenue. 203-622-7918 GreenwichLibrary.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 203 - 6 p.m. Greenwich Land Trust’s Go Wild!. Greenwich Polo Field, Conyers Farm. 203-629-2151; GLTrust.org
THURSDAY, SEPT. 244:30 p.m. Greenwich Library Middle School Book Club. 101 W. Putnam Avenue. Sixth to eighth grades. 203-622-7918 GreenwichLibrary.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 272 - 4 p.m. Town of Greenwich 375th Anniversary Parade. Begins at Town Hall and ends at Havemeyer Field.
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Your Community NewspaperBack to school!It’s that time of year again. What seems like the endless
possibilities of a months-long vacation has gone by in a flash. Summer is winding down. College kids have already gone off to orientation. Greenwich public schools start up next week. Private schools soon thereafter. Everyone is getting back into their routines. Hopefully the routines are a good thing.
For the rest of us, the pace of life picks up again to resume its frantic race to get done what needs be done before we become undone by it. There is no arguing that we live in a very busy community with many things vying for attention. We are working harder and longer than ever before. There are so many school and after-school commitments that church services on Sunday morning are competing with soccer practices.
Even the Greenwich Sentinel is picking up the pace. We took a step back in August to look anew at your community newspaper. We have listened to your comments and input and will be adding some additional features over the next few weeks, including a business page and a regular column from our religious leaders, which will appear along with the listing
of worship services.But we don’t want to get so busy we miss out on life. Socrates
said it best: “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” One thing that has been reaffirmed over and over again since we started publishing is that there is much to celebrate in our community. There are so many wonderful things that occur on a daily basis that we actively look for them so that we can take a moment out of our busy lives and reflect on them.
Did you know CCI (Community Centers, Inc.) will be celebrating its 60th year this fall? That the Post Road Bridge over the Mianus River will be named in honor of former Selectman Dave Theis on Sunday? Or that your child really wants green eggs for breakfast? Well, if you go to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, the On The Rocks Farm says they should be coming back into season shortly. How great is it that we have a farmer’s market every week? It’s fun just to walk around and bump into friends.
It’s easy to pack your days with so many activities and “to do’s” that we miss out on or take for granted what makes Greenwich unique. Hopefully the news stories on these pages
will inform you about what’s happening in town and celebrate our community. Because it is sometimes hard to take an item off your to-do list, we’re going to ask you to add one more thing to it. Read the Greenwich Sentinel. Every week. Make it part of your fall routine and let it carry through to next year. And let us know what you think. If you send us a letter, and it’s appropriate, we’ll publish it. It’s your community newspaper after all.
It’s easy to pack our days with so many activities and “to dos” that we miss out
on or take for granted what makes Greenwich unique. Hopefully the news stories on these pages will inform you about what’s happening in town and celebrate our community.
Obituaries
The Rev. Nicholas J. CalabroThe Rev. Nicholas J. Calabro, a beloved
priest and former pastor of the St. Roch’s Church, died on Aug. 24. He was 73 years old.
A native of Greenwich, he was born Oct. 30, 1941 to Nicolas Sr. and Helena (nee Pugliese) Calabro.
The Rev. Calabro studied at St. Thomas Seminary College in Baltimore as well as St. Mary’s Seminary, also called Ferndale, in Norwalk. There, he received a Masters of Divinity.
The Rev. Calabro was ordained to the priesthood in Dec. 17, 1966 at St. Mary’s Church in Stamford. He served as the parochial vicar of St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport, Sacred Heart Parish in Stamford, St. Teresa’s Parish in Trumbull, St. Patrick’s Parish in Bridgeport, St. Mary Parish in Bethel, Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Wilton, Christ the King Parish in Trumbull and St. Roch’s Parish in Greenwich.
The Rev. Calabro also served as a faculty member and spiritual director of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk.
He is fondly remembered as a compassionate priest, a good listener, and a comfort to the many parishioners he served.
The Rev. Calabro is survived by his loving brother, Gary, and his cherished uncle, John Calabro, and aunt, Mary Musca, as well as many cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday at St. Roch’s Church; interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Queen of the Clergy, 274 Strawberry Hill Rd., Stamford, CT 06902.
Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home of Greenwich, at 134 Hamilton Ave., conducted the arrangements. For more information or to offer an online condolence, visit www.coxeandgraziano.com.
Michael WynneMichael Wynne, 69, of Riverside, died on
Aug. 24 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
Michael was born in New York City on Jan. 27, 1946 to the late Teresa and Patrick Wynne. He graduated from Regis High School in Manhattan and from Fordham College in the Bronx. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law and a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law.
Michael worked in private practice in New York for much of his career.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Susan Doherty Wynne of Riverside, and his two children, Michael and Elizabeth.
He was blessed with two grandchildren, Connor and Samantha, whom he adored. “Big Mike,” as he was sometimes known, is also survived by two younger brothers, Peter Wynne and Walter Wynne of New York.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held yesterday, Aug. 27, at St. Mary’s Church in Greenwich, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Leo P. Gallagher & Son funeral home, 31 Arch Street, in Greenwich. Condolences may be offered at www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com.
Michael will be missed dearly and his lively spirit will never be forgotten.
Letters to the EditorBoard of Education Race We are fortunate to have a competitive
election for the Board of Education (BOE). Even in a race where every candidate is qualified and unique, Jennifer Dayton stands out. She has given many years of public service to Greenwich outside of education including the RTM, Community Development Block Grants, United Way investments and Greenwich Scouting. In each contribution, she has made the community a better place. She is running for a second term on the BOE to create meaningful pathways for students from entry to exit to ensure all students are well prepared for college and careers. Jennifer
recognizes it is beneficial to deepen the involvement of the greater community in the public schools, including not-for-profits as well as businesses. Jennifer proposes high school apprenticeships and early college experiences for students entering the workforce upon graduation and advocates for collaboration of Greenwich preschools on school readiness. Jennifer’s leadership as vice chair of the BOE and her advocacy position on the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education show that she has a wide range of experience that will serve the town well. I enthusiastically support Jennifer Dayton’s re-election.
Sergio Waldeck, Cos Cob
Noise Pollution IrritatesWe’ve grown to accept the constant drone
of lawn mowers and power blowers from Spring through Fall, but the non-stop noise pollution from heavy machinery in the North Mianus area of Cos Cob has reach the most annoying crescendo. Jack hammers and other types of heavy equipment have been busily employed to install home foundations and swimming pools in places that mother nature had never intended. In the stretch from the intersection of Valley Road and Dandy Drive to the intersection of Cognewaugh Road and Fado Lane, there has been constant heavy construction to remove rock and trees that get
in the way of grandeur. The chattering noise can be heard a mile away, often beginning before 8:00 AM and lasting until 5:00 PM. Forget those who need sleep during the day or want a quiet place to work from home, opulence trumps tranquility.
Don Mays, Cos Cob
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In efforts to rally around a l a t e r s t a r t t i m e f o r Greenwich High School, a crowd of parents, students, physicians and bi-partisan support showed up to Town Hall to launch a petition for delayed school starting times on Thursday.
Led by Board of Education member Peter von Braun, the meeting focused on the benefits of moving the current start time of 7.30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or later with speakers including First Selectman Peter Tesei, Frank Farricker, Greenwich C hapter L e ader of t he National Start School Later Organization Valerie Erde and many more.
“The major advantage would be improved health to the kids,” Erde, also a mother of two teens, said. “They’re tired. By the end of the year, they really suffer from burnout. There are also emotional benefits. Everyone knows teens are impulsive and being tired lowers your impulsivity threshold.”
During Erde’s plea for earlier start times, she held up a printed photo of three GHS students sleeping in their desks during an english class, face down with their heads in their arms.
“Studies or no studies, how c a n t hese k id s be lea rning?” asked Erde. “There is a lot of research s h o w i n g t h e s t r o n g connection between sleep and retention, sleep and
cognition as well as sleep and academic achievement.”
According to a recent CDC study, an estimated 39,700 public middle, high, and combined schools in the nation start at an average time of 8:03 a.m. A school system start time of 8:30 a.m. or later provides teenage students the opportunity to achieve the 8.5–9.5 hours of sleep recommended by A mer ic a n Ac ademy of Pediatrics and the 8–10 hours recommended by the National Sleep Foundation.
A May survey sent to local parents, students and teachers revealed that 75 percent of parents and 77 percent of students were in favor of the delayed start time. Of the staff polled, 45 percent support a later start time and 20 percent remain neutral.
“The gift of letting teens go to school when they are awake will happen because Greenwich parents have united in a bi-par t isan campaign to push back the starting time at GHS to 8:30 a.m. or later,” von Braun said in his opening remarks.
“How many of your teens have come to you and said ‘Mom it’s 8:30 p.m. I’m going to go to bed so I can get my nine hours of sleep and go to school at 7:30 a.m.?’ It never happens.”
First Selectman Tesei also spoke in favor of changing the start times, citing the reports of numerous agencies and the endorsement from his wife who works in mental health.
“There’s t remendous
merit to it,” Tesei said. “The question is how to get it done. I believe in it. I wish I was the recipient of a later start time in my day.”
Without politics getting involved, Tesei’s Democratic challenger Frank Farricker joined the fight for delayed s t a r t t i m e s w i t h t w o teenagers of his own entering into ninth grade this fall.
“These kids walk acres a day,” Farr icker, chair of the Democratic Town Committee said. “It’s one acre from end-to-end of t he student center, but Greenwich High School is more than just a school. GHS, as anyone will tell you and as I found out when I went, equips our children far better than many other school districts.”
Farricker says that it’s often himself driving his teenagers to school after multiple times missing the
bus. He says it’s because the kids are exhausted from not enough sleep despite several at-home measures already being taken.
“Later start ing t imes is not a place of hidden agendas,” Farricker said. “It is very straight forward. Our most sacred duty as parents is to educate our children and to give our children the best they can possibly have, and it starts with the best school day they can get.”
As elected officials and parents discuss a revamp to their kids’ sleep and school schedule in public schools, a non-traditional approach is already in the works for battling old-school methods of scheduling.
Alternative schools like Fusion Academy allow 6th-12th grade students to have f lexible scheduling while still taking the right amount of accredited high school
courses. There is no set start and end time to school days and headmaster Jennifer Walsh-Rurak says schedule flexibility has been a benefit to those students who like to start school in later hours of the morning.
“Every full-time student typically has a seven-hour school day, but when that seven-hour day starts varies for each student,” Walsh-Rurak said.
Homework is done on site so students can have availability outside of school while having the one-on-one focus in the classroom as well. There are 31 Fusion Academies and counting, with the latest campus in Stamford coming this fall.
“We really need to look at k ids as indiv idua ls ,” Walsh-Rurak added. “Some students are more willing to take on more rigorous cou rse work si mply by
nature of understanding that metacognitively they’re not at a place that says 9:00 a.m. is when calculus is going to really register with them. By shifting the start time to 9:30 a.m. or to 10:30 a.m., calculus is certainly something that is more manageable to them just based on their level of engagement and their ability to focus and attest a little bit later in the day.”
Other speakers at the meeting were Dr. Rose Fini, Dr. Gaetane Francis and clinical psychologist Beth O’Donnell, who spoke of numerous studies finding that kids, sometimes their very own, will benefit from the extra hour or more in the morning.
von Braun hopes to get up to 10,000 signatures on the petition to alter the school day hours for the 2016-17 school year. Petitions can be found at letkidssleep.com.
Keeping School Start Times in Focus
Assemblies of GodHarvest Time Church
1338 King St., 203-531-7778 Htchurch.com
Sat 5:30pm: Sun 8:30, 10, 11:30am Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am Wed 7pm - Worship and Prayer. Spanish Services: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sept. 3: Sunday School Staff Meeting, 7-9pm.
BaptistFirst Baptist Church
10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988Through Aug: Sun 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for adults and children, and adult Bible study on Wednesdays on summer hiatus.
Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807
Greenwichbaptist.orgSun: Prayer Gathering in the chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer Gathering & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am.
CatholicSacred Heart Church
95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm.
St. Agnes Church Greenwich 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396
StAgnesRC.orgMass: Mon & Tues 9am, Sat Vigil Mass: 5pm, Sun Mass: 8:30 & 10am Holy Days 9am, First Fri: 9am.
St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661
Stcath.orgMass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun: 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holyday (in Church) 7am, 12:10 and 5:15 p.m (Vigil). No language Masses during August. Aug. 30: End-of-Summer Beach Mass, 9am, Tod’s Point.
St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393
Stmarygreenwich.orgMass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4, 5:15 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Sept. 7: Social Concerns Mtg, 6pm.St. Michael the Archangel Church
469 North St.; 203-869-5421 StMichaelGreenwich.com
Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7 & 9am (Family Mass), 10:30am & 12 (Mass).
St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741
Stpaulgreenwich.orgMass: Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 3-3:45pm. Sept. 5: Holy Rosary in Church, 9am.
St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176
Strochchurch.comMass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 5 pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am. Confession: Sat 3-3:30pm.
Christian ScienceFirst Church of Christ, Scientist
11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 Christiansciencect.org
Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare.
CommunityDingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923
Dingletownchurch.orgService: Sundays 10:30am. Holy Communion: first Sunday of each month. Sunday School 11am.
First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.;
203-629-3876 Firstchurchofroundhill.com
Sundays 11am Holy Communion: first Sun every month.
Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 Roundhillcommunitychurch.org
Worship with Communion & Church School: Sun 10am with childcare. Thurs: Meditation/Stress reduction: 6:30pm. Sept. 9: First Step - Parent Orientation, 10am-noon, Parlor.
CongregationalThe First Congregational Church
108 Sound Beach Ave;203-637-1791 Fccog.org
Tod’s Point Service & Church School: Sun, June 14 - Sept. 13 (except July 19 & 26), 8am. Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Sept. 2: Preschool & Childcare Orientation, 9am-1pm.
North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763
Northgreenwichchurch.orgSun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. Childcare for five years and younger.
Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311
2cc.orgSummer: Sun 9:30am beginning June 21 to Sept. 6 - childcare during service. Wednesdays: Bible study,
7:30pm. Sept. 9: Youth Choir Rehearsal, 4-7pm, Brush Hall.
Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420
Stanwichchurch.orgSun: 10am at Greenwich campus, 202 Taconic Rd.; 6:30pm at Stamford campus, 579 Pacific St. Communion, Kids Church, Youth Group, and childcare offered at both services. Aug. 28: Mobile Kitchen, 6-7pm. Aug. 29: All Church Gathering, 4-7pm.
EpiscopalAnglican Church of the Advent
606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432
Churchoftheadvent.orgSun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year.
Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.;
203-869-6600 Christchurchgreenwich.org
Sun: 8 & 10am; Compline and Communion 5pm. Confirmation Class enrollment ongoing, 203-869-6600, ext. 14 - class starts Sept. 27, 2-3:30pm. Sept. 2: Common Threads, 9-10am, Parish House Library. Sept. 4: First Friday Book Group, 6-8pm, RSVP, [email protected].
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526
Stbarnabasgreenwich.orgSun: Holy Eucharist 8am; Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.;
203-637-2447 Stpaulsriverside.org
Sundays 8 and 10:15am (July and August), Saturdays 5pm. Through Aug. 29: 5pm, in Memorial Garden.
St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave;203-637-2262
Saintsaviours.orgSun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. Sunday School and childcare offered during 10am.
JewishChabad Lubavitch of Greenwich
75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 Chabadgreenwich.org
Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Sept. 3: Parsha With Rashi, 9:45-10:45am.
Congregation Shirami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376
Congregationshirami.org
Shirami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month, Summer at Tod’s Point.
Greenwich Reform Synagogue 1037 E. Putnam Ave;
203-629-0018; Grs.orgShabbat services, Fri 6:30pm. Adult education - Hebrew, Thurs 8pm & Sun 9:30am; Torah study, Sun 10:30am. Sept. 5: Selichot Service, 9-10pm, home of Jim and Wendy Schreiber.
Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191
Templesholom.comFri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Sept. 1: Blood Drive, 1:30-6:30pm, 860-681-3298; Meditation, 7:15-8:30pm, 203-542-7160. Sept. 6: JNYC Peaches & Pies, 10:30 & 12:30pm.
LutheranFirst Lutheran Church
38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 1stlutherangct.org
10:30am. Sunday School 9:30am.
Bible Study: Thur 7:30pm.St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran
286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466Sun 9am, Bible Study at 10:30.
MethodistDiamond Hill United Methodist
521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 Diamondhillumc.com
Sept. 3: Japanese School Opening, 8:30-11:30am.
First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.;
203-629-9584 Fumcgreenwich.com
Sun 10:30am with childcare.Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm .
NondenominationalThe Albertson Memorial Church
293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615
Aug. 3 to Sept. 12, closed.Trinity Church
15 Sherwood Place; 203-618-0808 Trinitychurchct.org
Sun 9:30 & 11:30am, Christ Church.Presbytarian
First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.;
203-869-8686; Fpcg.orgSun: 10am with childcare.
Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280
203-861-7555 Gracechurchgreenwich.com
Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided.
Presbyterian Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669
Sun: 9:30am; Healing Service: second Sunday of the month 5:30pm. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm, Tue 9:30-11:30am. Sept. 1: Stephen Ministry Supervision, 6:30-8pm; Worship Committee, 7:45pm. Sept. 3: Nursery School Meet and Greet, 9am. Sept. 4: Nursery School New Family Orientation, 9am.
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Find out what many Greenwich families already know.Rosh Hashanah Begins the Evening of Sunday, Sept. 13
We off er both traditi onal-egalitarian and spirited musical services. If you are new to the community or not-yet-affi liated with a synagogue, please contact
Lori Baden at 203-542-7172 for one-ti me complimentary High Holiday ti ckets. No one is turned away for membership because of fi nancial hardship.
By Evan Triantafilidis Sentinel Correspondent
Bruce Museum Seaside Center Closes Summer Science SeriesThe Bruce Museum
Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park will wrap up its summer season on Labor Day weekend with “Hands-On Science,” a program featuring Citizen Science programs and educational activities for all ages. The event is open to the public and takes place on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Innis Arden Cottage.
Tim Walsh, Bruce Museum Manager of Natural History Collections and Citizen Science, will discuss three recent Citizen Science initiatives in need
of volunteers. No experience or scientific expertise is required. For Cat Tracker, the Museum is seeking the owners of outdoor cats to temporarily follow their cat’s travels using GPS technology. For those who enjoy the outdoors or a walk by a local pond, the Connecticut Turtle Atlas needs observers to collect data on the location of turtles that are seen throughout the state. The School of Ants project takes less than an hour, and participants will collect data to help researchers identify and map distributions of
ant species, which could help monitor the spread of invasive species and track the effects of climate change across the United States.
The event at the Seaside Center will also offer easy experiments demonstrating some of the properties of water throughout the afternoon and will include a shoreline seining demonstration at 2:30 p.m. exploring life in Long Island Sound. The program is part of the Fred Elser First Sunday Science @ Seaside Center Series, which is held year round on the first Sunday
of each month. Visitors may request complimentary access to the Park to attend the series by contacting Seaside Center Manager Cynthia Ehlinger [email protected].
The Bruce Museum Seaside Center will also be open to the public on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors must have a Greenwich beach pass to enter the Point on Monday. To contact the Seaside Center, call 203-637-3515 or email [email protected].
Needs Clearing House Gives Car
The Needs Clearing House partnered with Chris Canavan, owner of Greenwich Automotive, to make a former Greenwich resident’s life a little easier. Deanna Hartmann received a 1999 Ford Explorer from the non-profit.
Hartmann grew up in Greenwich and has been living at the Bridgeport
Rescue Mission for the past year. There, Hartmann successfully completed programs and got a job in Westport. This Explorer will allow her to get to and from work.
For more information, visit Theneedsclearinghouse.org
It’s almost time for the hot air balloons to rise again in celebration of preserving open space throughout the community.
Join The Greenwich Land Trust for its highly anticipated family field day and fund-raiser Go Wild!, on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Greenwich Polo Field, Conyers Farm.
There will be something
for everyone to enjoy – a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, bungee trampoline, giant maze, birds of prey exhibit, sack races, autumn crafts, and much more. Foods and drinks from local merchants will be featured throughout the day and the popular band, Gunsmoke, will perform. Admission covers all rides, food and entertainment.
Proceeds from Go Wild!
benefit The Greenwich Land Trust’s conservation and ongoing land stewardship efforts.
For tickets and more information, visit Gltrust.org, or call 203-629-2151.
This event is made possible by the generous support of sponsors BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Serendipity Magazine and donations from local businesses.
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The JCC Greenwich Davis Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. with Zero Motivation at Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas, 2 Railroad Avenue at Greenwich Plaza. A hilarious new film about Israel’s female soldiers, Zero Motivation has broken
box-office records in Israel and nabbed awards — among them TriBeCa Film Festival’s coveted award for Best Narrative Feature and Nora Ephron Prize in 2014.
Monthly screenings will take place on Wednesdays throughout the year with
specially curated films of Jewish interest, including international features, documentaries and a hit TV show. Festival sponsors Ellen and Gary Davis noted, “The Davis Film Festival builds on the success of JCC Greenwich’s film programming to date
and fulfills our dream of enhancing and formalizing it. These films provide an important alternative to the typical multiplex fare, and although they reflect the Jewish experience, they are human stories with universal resonance. We’re thrilled
to continue bringing our community the best in Jewish themes, narratives and talent from around the globe. The Davis Film Festival will make JCC’s salute to cinematic creativity even more accessible to Greenwich film-goers.”
Oct. 14 - GETT: The Trial of Viviane AmsalemNov. 18 - The 1st Time I Turned 20Dec. 16 - Fauda (Episodes I & II)Jan. 13, 2016 - Felix and MeiraFeb. 17, 2016 - Crime After CrimeMarch 9, 2016 - DoughApril 20, 2016 - TBAMay 18, 2016 - Rock in the Red Zone
JCC Greenwich Davis Film Festival Begins Sept. 9
Cos Cob Library Open House and
Book SaleJoin the Friends of the Cos
Cob Library for the Annual Open House and Children’s Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The theme this year coincides with the Summer Reading Club’s “Every Hero Has a Story” and will have loads of fun with
entertainment by Airborne Jugglers starting off the festivities. There will be face painting, games, arts & crafts, and the prize drawings from the Summer Reading Club will be announced.
For more information, call 203-622-6883.
Curiosity Concerts The Greenwich Arts
Council recently announced a new season of its Curiosity Concerts series, 10 professional concerts to inspire parents, grandparents, & children five years and older.
Curiosity Concerts opens on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. with Asylum Quartet at YWCA Greenwich.
The Asylum Quartet will present “Saxophone Explorers,” and will guide listeners of all ages through a musical adventure. With
the help of classic works by Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, and Antonín Dvořák – alongside colorful contemporary pieces by Alan Thomas and Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin – listeners visit far-off places, encounter musical characters, and undoubtedly fall in love with the instruments of the saxophone family.
Concerts are free, but reservations are required. For reservations, visit CuriosityConcerts.org.
GLT New Home
The Greenwich Land Trust has moved to a new home at the Louise Mueller Preserve, and is holding a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m.
RSVP by Sept. 2 to [email protected] or 203-629-2151, ext. 102.
Les Beaux Arts Gallery is starting the fall season with an exhibit of exceptional drawings by Fereshteh Priou, master of lines and forms. The show, “Keeping in Line,” will open on Sunday, Sept. 6 and run through Oct. 15.
Priou explains her art as an elegant expression of the human essence stating, “I believe simplicity is the essence of beauty and purity. I express my creativity by
giving form to things with the force and value of pure, subtle but bold, simple lines. My work mostly depicts faces and bodies conveying the peace, tranquility and serenity that we can evoke from deep within us despite the fear, anguish and anxiety surrounding us.”
Priou was born in Teheran, Iran. She moved to the U.S. to study for an MBA at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She moved
to Paris, France after marriage and attended the Academie de Port Royal where she learned to draw and paint under Jean Maxime Relange and Claude Schultz, who considered a good drawing technique the undisputed basis for a good painting. After moving back to the U.S. she devoted more time to her artistic pursuits and has participated in many solo and group art exhibitions.
Priou is a long time
resident of Greenwich and a member of the Greenwich Arts Council and Greenwich Art Society.
Les Beaux Arts Gallery is located at 395 Round Hill Road, in the Round Hill Community Church. Gallery hours are Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed Saturday. The Gallery will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Call 203-869-1091.
Les Beaux Arts Gallery Opens “Keeping in Line”
The YMCA of Greenwich is partnering with Catholic Charities, the largest private family service agency in Fairfield County, to help service the growing elderly demographic in town. The two organizations have come together to launch a “Lunch N’ Learn” lecture series, focused on informing seniors about healthy ways of living.
The mission of Catholic Charities is to “serve the most vulnerable in our communities” through programs that support the elderly and those otherwise
disadvantaged. The organization’s main focus is their Senior Nutrition Program, which includes meal sites and home delivery. The non-profit program provides nutritious meals, education and socialization to older adults in Southwestern Connecticut.
Over the past 37 years, the Senior Nutrition Program has grown to serve over 450 congregate meals and 400 home delivered meals to the elderly on a daily basis. By partnering with the YMCA, they seek to expand the
educational component of the program, providing additional information to seniors about diet, exercise, and other ways to stay healthy.
“We’re very excited to partner with Catholic Charities to help serve the elderly in our town,” stated the YMCA’s new CEO Bob DeAngelo, “Seniors are the fastest growing demographic and it’s our responsibility to make sure we are doing everything we can to service them.”
Lunch N Learn lectures are held at the YMCA every other
Thursday. Lectures focus on a new topic each week with a nutritious lunch provided at a suggested donation of $3. Individuals must be at least 60 years old to qualify for the subsidized meal. Interested parties should RSVP to 203-324-6175 one week before each event. To learn more about upcoming lectures, visit Greenwichymca.org.
Funding provided for this program is through Title III of the Older Americans Act and the funding agency is the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging.
YMCA Teams Up With Catholic Charities To Help Seniors
SUBSTATIONFrom Page 1
Eversource’s projections in 2014 were off the mark and seemed to be based only on the prior year’s numbers.
According to the proposal docu ment , d raw n up in June, the town peaked at 130.5 megavolt amps (MVA) in 2013, a number that was projected to rise to 131.8 MVA the following year. But due to an “unusually mild summer” in 2014, actual data say the town peaked at 107.6 MVA—a 17.5 percent decrease from the year before.
“ T h e y ’ r e b a s i c a l l y dismissing that number,” Ueda said.
In the final weeks of this summer, GASP and members of the community are coming together for what could be a final push against the site, which would take away one of Greenwich’s longtime pet businesses.
Pe t Pa nt r y c u r rent ly subleases the property from Eversource, formerly called Connecticut Light and Power.
Adam Jacobson, executive vice president of Pet Pantry, says the substation is a less a
store issue than a town issue.“We just happen to be on
the particular site where all this is happening,” Jacobson said. “Obviously, there will be some impact to our business and to a good community supporter within the area, but I do think from a perspective of placement, this is probably the worst place they could put it.
“There’s access to highways within one or two minutes, you’re exposed on three sides here, and I just don’t see it really being a proper place to do that, in addition to all the other things that other members of the community have been ta lk ing about i n t e r m s o f E M F ’s ” —electromagnetic fields—“and other potential hazards to the local area. It’s a detrimental area to put something of this magnitude, which will be here for future generations. And to be honest, it can be put anywhere.”
Pe t Pa nt r y ha s s i nc e bought another property, at 1191 E. Putnam Ave, formerly the Asian-fusion restaurant Baang, for $2.7 million.
Eversource argues that its proposed site is the least problematic and provides opt i ma l con nec t ions to
existing distribution feeders, which send electricity from the substation out to the town and are located outside both the 100-year and 500-year flood zones.
“The Railroad Avenue location was specif ica l ly chosen for the new substation to address the high power d e m a n d i n t h a t a r e a ,” Frank Poirot, spokesman for Eversource, said in a statement.
“The new substation and underground transmission lines will improve system rel iabi l ity and provide a long-term solution to the community’s growing energy needs. We’ve had the lease on the Pet Pantry site for well over 30 years with an eye on future use to meet the growing energy demands of the town of Greenwich.”
An alternate site for the substation would be just across the st reet , at 281 Railroad Ave., adjacent to a multi-business strip and back ing onto residentia l property on Woodland Drive.
Ueda described the area around the proposed sites as the “gateway to Greenwich” and said he would prefer the substation to be built on nearby Old Track Road. But in
order for Old Track Road to be considered, Eversource would have to buy the property and extend the length of the current distribution feeders and transmission supply lines by at least a quarter mile.
Ueda a rg ues t hat t he extra cost of extending the length of transmission lines is preventing alternate spots from being discussed. “I think the main reason is that they don’t want to have to justify extending the transmission lines,” he said. “They also complain that there’s no direct access to the street.”
Anot her possible site would be 330 Railroad Ave., a property once owned by Eversource and still used as a substation. The CSC has all but dismissed this option because of t he proper t y l ies within the 500-year f lood zone associated with Horseneck Brook, an area desig nated by FEM A as having a moderate risk of flooding, and because of cost issues.
Though Eversource has sold the property for an estimated $8.9 million, it could theoretically still be used for a substation. But the company says the site has constructability uncertainties
that could put the project schedule at risk.
First Selectman Peter Tesei , i n a le t ter to t he chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said Eversource should “reconsider using the present facility at 330 Railroad Ave. for the new substation” and that the proposed substation at 290 Railroad Ave is “aesthetically appalling and is right on top of a major central Greenwich transportation corridor.”
W h i c h e v e r s i t e i s u l t i m a t e l y c ho s e n , t h e transmission lines will need to connect to the Cos Cob subst at ion . T h is mea ns portions of Railroad Avenue, Arch Street, Museum Drive, Kinsman Lane and part of Bruce Park will be affected by construction and traffic congestion.
Surrounding businesses fear the construction and risks associated with the substation will harm their day-to-day operations in the near future.
Tony Anthony, owner of Bella Nonna Restaurant and Pizzeria at 280 Railroad Ave., says that the substation will be a nuisance not only when it arrives, but will also affect his business leading up to it.
“I h ig h ly oppos e i t ,”
Anthony said. “Besides the risk factors that come along with it, it’s just what leads up to it and what happens a f ter wa rds . I ’m a sma l l business. We struggle every day. We’re not the big name store.”
Anthony recalled a time when he lost a night’s worth of income because of a water main break on Arch Street, a nd he doe sn’t wa nt to experience a long-term loss.
“My biggest fear is losing my business.”
In Apri l, the Cos Cob substation caught fire when one i f i t s t r a n s for mer s exploded. Despite having to wait 90 minutes for an Eversource employee to turn off the burning transformer, electrical service was not affected.
An online petition has 738 signatures opposing the proposed Pet Pantry site for the new substation as of Tuesday afternoon.
The public is invited to a hearing scheduled for Sept. 1 at Greenwich Library for comments to be heard from the CSC. Official and expert testimony will begin at 3 p.m., and the public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium.
SAFETY From Page 1
schools. Young drivers wi l l be
on the road driving to high school for the f irst t ime. Motorists are reminded that with all the distractions on the road today, it is critical to slow down and be aware of your surroundings. The beginning of the school year is an especially important time to check your driving behavior and ensure you are practicing the safest habits.• The new school year is e x t r e m e l y b u s y o n t h e roadways, so please plan a head , leave your home earlier than normal to allow enough time to reach your destination and don’t rush.• Stop at all stop signs, obey all speed limits, yield to all pedestrians in a crosswalk and obey all crossing guards and student safety patrols.
• Remember that it is illegal to proceed around a school bus with the stop sign arm engaged. Please be patient as children enter and exit school buses.• When entering a school z one , s low d ow n t o 2 0 mph a nd be ex t ra a ler t for chi ldren on foot and bicycles.• Follow each school’s traffic and parking plan. Following t h e s c h o o l ’ s p a r k i n g pla n a nd fo l low i ng t he appropriate parking signage creates a not her level of safety for everyone near the school. If you have questions or want more information on your school’s traffic and parking plan, please contact your school.• High school parents are requested to fol low t he directions of school staff as to where you should go to drop off students as there is a completely new area and pattern due to the recently
completed const r uc t ion and new construction at the High School.• Please do not drop of f students on Hillside Road (Greenwich High School) northbound. This is an unsafe act and is in violation of Connecticut State Statue.• Most Schools do not allow parents to park or leave their vehicles unattended in any of the established drop off/pick up patterns.
Connecticut bans the use of all hand-held devices while driving.
T h o s e w a l k i n g a n d r i d i n g b i k e s t o s c h o o l should follow basic safety habits such as walking on sidewalks, crossing the street at intersections and looking both ways before crossing.
Bicyclists should wear a helmet, ref lective clothing and stay on sidewalks when available. It is the driver’s responsibility to make safety a priority.
For the past 100 years, Temple Sholom has served as a spiritual home and major religious inf luence for the Jewish community i n Gre enw ic h a nd t he surrounding Fairfield and Westchester communities. Temple Sholom offers its m e m b e r s a w a r m a n d welcomi ng commu nit y with many opportunities for education, prayer, social action and informal ways to get to know one another.
Temple Sholom i s a t rad it iona l ega l it a r ia n Conservative synagogue with a diverse membership and is the largest synagogue in Greenwich. In 1916, with a charter granted by the State of Connecticut, ten Jewish families established
t h e J e w i s h H o u s e o f Worship which then became known as the Greenwich Hebrew Institute. Shabbat Services were initially held in a small house on East Elm Street with a move to the current location in 1955 to accommodate the congregant growth to ninety families. The Greenwich H e b r e w I n s t i t u t e w a s renamed Temple Sholom and became the “Putnam Hill” neighbor to Christ Church (Episcopal). Religious school classes had been hosted by First Presbyterian Church, however, in 1990, a new building was erected, at 300 East Putnam Avenue, to support further growth of t he rapid ly g row ing congregation. The Hershaft Pavillion was constructed in 2000 to accommodate eleven
new classrooms as well as other educational facilities.
Today, 100 years after its founding, Temple Sholom remains a vibrant, energetic and committed congregation with more than 650 families. The Selma Maisel Nursery School provides rewarding preschool experiences, while the Temple Sholom Learning Center offers an innovative and engaging religious school model, “Jewish Education – Reimagined,” to its students. Temple Sholom is led by Senior Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz, a scholar, teacher and community activist. Local enthusiasm has led to successful member-run groups l ike Sisterhood, B r o t h e r h o o d , J e w i s h Network of Young Couples, Social Action and BBYO chapters for teens.
In recognit ion of its centennial year, the Temple Sholom community plans to honor the past, embrace the present and envision the future with a variety of special projects and events during the upcoming year.
Beginning this month, the Temple Sholom congregation will have the opportunity to participate in the writing of a new sefer Torah. The Torah, which will be used by future bar and bat mitzvah children,
will be completed before Shavuot, the festival holiday when Moses and the Jewish people were given the Torah on Mount Sinai. An exciting roster of special projects and programming has also been planned in honor of the anniversary. Some highlights i n c l u d e : a c e n t e n n i a l video, “Temple Sholom’s Got Talent,” a major guest speaker, an extraordinary Gala, a discussion with Mosab Ha ssa n You sef ,
author of “Son of Hamas,” and a special spring concert.
Temple Sholom is busy p l a n n i ng for t he h i g h holidays and is looking forward to sharing these Days of Awe with you and your fami ly. For more information about Temple Sholom or to receive one-time complimentary High Hol iday t ickets , please contact Lori Baden at 203-542-7175 or [email protected].
Temple Sholom: Celebrating 100 YearsBy Jen Cartmell Sentinel Guest
1955 Temple Sholom Old Building
The YWCA Greenwich will host a Family Fair at its home, 259 East Putnam Avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. “Admission is free and every family in Town is invited. We’re going to show off our wonderful facility and some
of the programs that go on inside and outside,” said YWCA President and CEO Adrianne Singer. “Plus, we’ll have a lot of fun things for kids and adults to do…and refreshments. Happiness is guaranteed,” she continued.
Those signing up at
the fair for a Full Family Membership will be able to register their child for a free sports or fitness class, with a value up to $400. In addition, free, one-week, YWCA trial passes will be available. Attendees will have a chance to try the new YW
Power Spin Studio. There also will be an exhibition by the YWCA Dolphins Swim Team, and YWCA Member Services experts will give tours.
Children will be able to play in the Water Playground, weather-permitted, and
practice softball and baseball in the pitching machine and batting cage system. A fire truck will be on location and police will conduct fingerprinting. There will be music, face painting, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle, story-telling, and children
can take sample classes in gymnastics and tennis, while adults can enjoy a sample Kettle Bells Group Exercise Class. For more information, call 203-869-6501, ext. 100 or email [email protected].
YWCA Holds Family Fair
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A s school s t a r t s for thousands of students next week, so does the fall sports season, and that means an exciting and busy time for local sports equipment stores in town.
T h is t i me of yea r i s another holiday season for the shops that serve the sporting needs of nearly all fall sports across town and beyond.
S o c c e r a n d R u g b y Imports, at 42 West Putnam Ave . , ha s been get t i ng ready for its rush of sports enthusiasts looking for the newest gear of the English Premier League and soccer leagues of their own.
“This is the busiest time of the season, when a l l the teams are coming in getting their uniforms and jerseys for the fall,” Justin
Cur t is , an employee of Soccer and Rugby Imports, said. “They’re loading up on shinguards and cleats, especia l ly now that the [English Premier League] is starting up.”
Boxes of team gear and equipment orders packed the store, hinting at soccer’s popularity with players at all levels in Greenwich. T he s o c c e r a nd r u g by equipment store also gears up Greenwich United and t he G re e nw ic h S o c c e r Association with their kits, uniforms, and more.
“Kids want to get their semi-authentic team jerseys with the name on the back, too,” Curtis added. “They’re also going after the high-end cleats that the players are wearing on the field. Nike and Adidas are our top sellers.”
The time between the summer and fall lacrosse
schedu les has Lacrosse Unlimited, at 1239 East P u t n a m Av e . , q u i e t e r than usual, but here too preparations are being made for the sport played almost year-round in Greenwich.
Adam McReddie, who has been working in the shop for three years, says the end of September is usually the peak of the equipment rush for the beginning of the season.
“Fall ball starts around the end of September here,” McReddie said. “People play [ lacrosse] a rou nd the country all the time, though.”
The former lacrosse player says it ’s common to see experienced lacrosse players have their gear ready to go for their upcoming season while the younger kids often get equipped all at once for the start of theirs.
“They start [playing] in
kindergarten and in first g rade here ,” McReddie added. “It’s crazy. Sometimes they can’t even fit into the
equipment we have. That’s mostly in the spring, though. Not everyone plays fall ball.”
Preseason for fall sports,
except football, starts Aug. 27, and the regular season officially begins Sept. 11.
Greenwich Businesses Gear Up for Fall Sports Rush By Evan Triantafilidis
Sentinel Reporter
The walls of Soccer and Rugby Imports are filled with soccer equipment for the upcoming season.
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Pathways will hold its annual benef it , “You’ve Got a Friend,” on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m., at the Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Road.
Proceeds wil l benef it h o u s i n g a n d s u p p o r t services for the mentally ill.
Broadway entertainers, Nat Chandler and Sarah Pf is terer, w i l l per form s on g s f rom B e aut i f u l , Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and more.
K e n d r a F a r n a n d h u s b a n d , N o a h F i n z , w i l l a c t a s e mc e e a nd auctioneer for the benefit; and wil l present a short f i lm f rom highl ight ing new enrichment programs that have been started at the Fellowship Club day program to enhance the lives of Pathway’s clients.
Pat hways mission i s to establish and maintain p r o g r a m s t o h e l p rehabilitate those people
with mental i l lness who are trying to re-enter the community: to provide and maintain safe, affordable housi ng , a com mu n it y c e n t e r a n d a c a s e management program for such people which provides assistance programs to help them achieve greater independence in their daily lives.
F o r t i c k e t s , g o t o Pathways-greenwich.org, or call 203-869-5656.
Pathways Benefit Gala is Coming Soon: September 19
Kendra Farn and Noah Finz.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Greenwich Library will present “Public Speaking Made Easy,” a program for those who dread and for those who feel reasonably comfortable speaking in public. Presenter Richard Feder will cover how a speaker can make themselves and their audience comfortable, how to decide how many and which points to cover, when and how to rehearse, how to summarize effectively, and how to handle post talk Q&A.
Richard Feder is the
President of the Volunteer Partnership LLC, a firm specializing in helping non-profits partner with businesses to accomplish common objectives, for clients such as Yale University and Whole Foods. Previously Feder was President of The Marketing Group, a consulting firm focused on teaching marketing/sales strategy and new product development techniques for major banks and consumer product companies such as Citigroup and Kraft Foods.
Mr. Feder is a graduate of Yale University and the
Harvard Business School. He has taught at the graduate schools of Pace University and University of Connecticut. His articles have appeared in Advertising Age, Training and Development, the Harvard Business Review and other professional journals.
This program is open to all at no charge, registration is recommended. Register using the online calendar at GreenwichLibrary.org. For more information contact Matthew Sgritta at [email protected] or call 203-622-7972.
Greenwich Library Offers Program on Public Speaking
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HULLFrom Page 3
the European and Pacific t he ater s . “We su r v ive d bombarding Cherbourg, in France while being hit by a German 88-milimeter dud on our starboard side at the waterline, returning to Boston for repairs, then joining our division in the Pacific for the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, - ending up at Okinawa where we got hit by seven kamikaze and four bombs. We lost 40 percent of our crew off Okinawa. Why I’m alive today is a miracle.”
Hull would call his early days of commuting into New York as a young married also a tale of survival. “I was working with the SEC and I hated the commute. I’d have to take two trains to get to Wall Street. I’d arrive all sweaty and have to change into clean clothes when I got to work.”
He st i l l celebrates his choosing to practice law in Greenwich. “Here the air is sweet. I liked being home in 10 minutes ,” he says , “Working here I could get home in time to see my kids. It was a relief.”
The practice of law has been a satisfying livelihood, he says, “I like helping my clients and seeing how they prosper.” He also saw how his kids prospered.
H e d e s c r i b e s h i s backcountry neighborhood where he raised his kids and still lives as “the prettiest part of the world.” “It’s been fabulous for our children. Our kids used to build these forts in the woods. They had a ball. Nobody could bother them. Our children thank us for this.”
Serving twice as president of his neighborhood Round Hill Association, Hull has w o r k e d t o pr o t e c t a n d preserve it.
Nor has he sat on the sidelines when it comes to
the workings of his town. He ’s b e en a memb er of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) since 1970. “I’m chairman of District 10,” he says, “With the RTM you know what’s going on. If you’re not interested in your town, you take what you get.” He takes pride in helping to bring Tom Bryne to the RTM moderator podium. “Tom does an excellent job. He’s a very good lawyer now teaching in New Rochelle, and his daughter is a graduate from Annapolis flying jets.”
Hull is unabashedly proud of his country. “If you’ve been out of this country,” he says, “when you return, it’s the bee’s knees.” “This country didn’t just happen -we’ve fought for everything we have.” He then asks the rhetorical question, “What are we going to do to preserve this great country?” His answer, “Each of us has a part in this.” And taking a part he says starts with the RTM.
But his political stripe is
a bit blurred these days. “I’m a Republican,” he says, “but they’ve screwed themselves up terribly. Have you read the latest from this guy Trump!”
Hull has arrived at the age of having lost good friends like Win Adkins. “I go to the same church as Win did – the Round Hill Community Church,” he says, but demurs, “I’m not a religious man, but you’ve got to have something to believe in.”
“ The most impor ta nt thing is to have faith,” he says. “You can’t be afraid - then you’re timid. With faith you are not so afraid.”
Looking back over his own upbringing he reflects, “The atmosphere I lived in was conducive to going forward to doing things, to walking through the meadows and forests and not being afraid of anything. I was encouraged to do things even when there were those who didn’t like what I was doing.”
H i s b e d r o c k i s h i s children. “I love my children,
my lovely daughters, and fabulous son. They are all successful.” He seems to have practiced what he preaches.
“If you see your children doing something right, you encourage them. You make the atmosphere around them conducive to what they’re doing.”
He regrets he says, that, “A lot of people are giving u p t h e c h a n c e t o h a v e children,” when “family is so important.”
“We had three children and our children each had three children so we have nine grandchildren.” Hull is now expecting his second great grandchild. “It’s on the way, a great granddaughter f rom daughter Lisa a nd husband Scott Weicker who live in Riverside.”
Son Rob and family live in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and daughter Victoria or Vicky lives in England with her second husband Simon R o b e y, fo r m e r h e a d o f Morgan Stanley in London.
Vicky was recently awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth for her services head i ng up t he L ondon Philharmonic the last five years. “I’m giving this award to an American,” Hull quoted the Queen with a grin. Vicky was eligible for the award with her dual citizenship.
Vicky lives in the land of her roots as her father’s grandmother, Blumah Nerod was British. “She was 16 when my grandfather met her in England doing business as a cattle trader,” says Hull. “He sent for her when he was back in New York. She arrived before he received her letter, came through customs and made her way across the city to his office. Can you imagine that – a girl of 16?”
L loyd Hu l l ’s sur v iva l secret seems to be in his genes – it’s the power of positive living.
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Rinaldi’s Deli: The Bruin70 Orchard Street, Cos Cob
Description:Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, bacon,
bbq sauceWhy it made the list:
This is probably the most classic sandwich in Greenwich. Any true native will know its name, and the lunch line that forms at Rinaldi’s during the school year is full of dedicated Bruin lovers. This is a savory sandwich packed with sweet and sour barbecue flavor that will keep you returning for more. If you’re already familiar with the classic Bruin, try adding cones.
Corbo’s Deli : Sexi Lexi 59 East Putnam Ave; 1380 East
Putnam Ave; 470 West Putnam AveDescription:
Cajun chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon and ranch dressing
Why it made the list: The Sexi Lexi strikes the perfect balance between savory and fresh. The spicy Cajun chicken cutlet contrasts superbly with a cool ranch dressing, while the lighter elements of lettuce, avocado and tomato mingle with the smoky flavor of bacon. Not too heavy and not too light.
Villa Nuova: Marco Polo551 East Putnam Avenue
Description: Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella,
tomatoes & pesto Why it made the list:
Villa Nuova has perfected the art of the Panini. The popular store emulates the look, feel and product line of an authentic Italian eatery, boasting the well-deserved tagline “A Taste of Little Italy in Cos Cob”. No sandwich embodies this idea as well as the Marco Polo. Featuring classic Italian flavors melted between warm ciabatta bread, the Marco Polo is a little slice of Italy to enjoy right here.
Aux Delices: Gloria’s Wrap 1075 East Putnam Ave; West Elm
Description: Chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno on a whole wheat wrap
Why it made the list: If you’re looking for a healthier lunch option, Aux Delices is the place to go. Here you can satisfy both your diet and taste buds, a highlight of which will definitely be Gloria’s Wrap. Packed with intense flavor from start to finish, you may just fall in love with this light nutritious sandwich that never sacrifices flavor.
Chicken Joe’s: Hotsy 231 East Putnam Ave ; 364 West Putnam Ave
Description: Bacon, egg, cheese, potatoes and hot
chili Why it made the list:
The Hotsy is an extravagant twist on a classic breakfast sandwich, the bacon egg and cheese. Chicken Joe’s decided to transform the simple BEC into a full-blown meal by adding breakfast potatoes and hot chili into the mix. The result is a warm, spicy breakfast sandwich with layers of flavor that will likely keep you full through lunch.
Top 5 Sandwiches Our Kids Highly Recommend By Carolyn Paletta Sentinal Reporter and Features
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SPORTSFRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015
Roldan Helps Steer Audi to Win
Nic Roldan, a talented and powerful high-goaler said to be on
route to star playing status, helped steer Team Audi to a resounding 11-6 victory over Kazi Investment Group (KIG) in the preliminary round of the prestigious annual East Coast Open Polo Championships last Sunday at Conyers Farm.
“Nic is incredible, his horsemanship is fantastic, he is well mounted and it’s really something to watch him hit the ball in the air,” said Bob Puetz, U.S. Polo Association executive director of services, whose organization helped coordinate the event in conjunction with the Greenwich Polo Club. “He has great power, strength and consistency.”
Roldan, an amicable Argentinian eight-goal (out of 10) player in his late 20s, turned on all the right switches during this important playoff game.
And that was a good thing, as this represented one of nearly a dozen qualifying preliminary matches that helped kick off this celebrated three-week event that will conclude Sept. 6.
Throughout the match, which drew more than 2,500 spectators, Roldan knocked in nine of Audi’s 11 goals, which helped him earn the coveted Most Valuable Player award at the conclusion of the afternoon.
“We tried to put on a show out there,” said Roldan, whose girlfriend, Jessica Springsteen, daughter of rock icon Bruce and a nationally ranked equestrienne, was said to be on hand. “We had a system and we stuck to it. I think that is important.”
Roldan, meanwhile, was a big hit with the crowd.
“A player like Nic Roldan is dynamite to watch, he’s a real performer and takes over the game like a true star,” said Ashley Oberman of Westchester, a regular attendee of the Greenwich Polo Club. “For me, that is what this is all about.”
A premiere polo destination
The United States Polo Association seems to have hit the proverbial ball out of the park in terms of choosing Conyers Farm as this year’s site for the East Coast Open event.
Since the tournament kicked off more than a week ago, Conyers Farm, known for its enchanting beauty and close proximity to New York City, has been abuzz with players, officials, workers, sponsors, vendors, spectators, security detail, newscasters and national and local media.,
And it appears that all seem impressed by the beauty and functionality of the locale.
“This is one of the most beautiful fields in the country,” said Puetz of the U.S. Polo Association, which is located in Lake Worth, Fla. “I don’t think there is any
By Liz LeamySports Correspondent
Nic Roldan helps lead the Audi team to a resounding win over KIG during the East Coast Open Polo Championships last Sunday at Conyers Farm. (John Ferris Robben photo)
Thomas Dillinger’s persistence, both in and out of the pool, has paid off in a big way.
The Greenwich High School alum and University of Pennsylvania freshman has been determined for years to crack that Olympic Trials qualifying mark with the YWCA Dolphins.
It took until the fifth day at the Speedo Junior Nationals Championships, but all his hard work and dedication to improving his strength and speed in the pool has paid off. The YWCA Dolphin scored a lifetime goal of qualifying for the Olympic Trials.
“When you go to a bigger meet with some bigger competition, it’s something you strive for,” Dillinger said. “You always want to be the fastest, and there are people that push you to new levels. Sometimes the competition at the local area isn’t quite there, but when you go to these meets you get to see how hard everybody else trains. It keeps you on track and motivated. Accomplishing this next step is great, because it
shows all the hard work is starting to pay off.”
During Junior Nationals, at San Antonio’s Northside Aquatics Center
from July 30 to Aug. 3, Dillinger, who worked tirelessly throughout the last year to better his times, competed in numerous events.
“It was always an All-State level kid and in the past couple of years he’s refocused his efforts, both in the water and in the gym,” YWCA Dolphins head coach Nick Cavataro said. “All the components that you need to succeed, he’s increased to a higher level. His strength and conditioning, his increased water work, his dedication to training and his diet and rest all have paid off exponentially in time drops and improvement.”
The Dolphin swimmer battled through several events earlier in Junior Nationals, missing the Olympic Trial cut time by mere inches on a few occasions.
In the 400-meter individual medley, Dillinger touched the wall with a tine of 4:28.37. The Olympic Trial cut time was 4:27.49. In the 100-meter freestyle, Dillinger was close to the Olympic Trial time of 50.69 seconds, finishing with a time of 51.39.
Persistence Pays off for DillingerYWCA Swimmer Qualifies for Olympic Trials in 200-Meter IM During Junior Nationals
By Paul SilverfarbSports Editor
Greenwich resident and YWCA Dolphin swimmer Thomas Dillinger poses for a photo with Dolphins head coach Nick Cavataro after qualifying for the Olympic Trials.
See DILLINGER on Page 15
See POLO on Page 15
Last Saturday in Cos Cob Park, kids ages 3 to 12 years not only
took to the soccer field, but also took a step toward cancer prevention at the “Kicking Cancer” event hosted by the Linda W. Daniel Foundation.
“I grew up playing soccer, and I wanted to find something that was
important to me, and so I decided that a camp would be a great way to take something that I knew to share with other kids and other families and to use those proceeds to benefit cancer research and cancer prevention,” said Kyle Daniel, founder of the Linda W. Daniel Foundation.
The foundation is named for Kyle Daniel’s mother. Linda Daniel died in 2000 of multiple myeloma, a form of
blood cancer, when Kyle was a senior in high school.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Daniel took the opportunity to speak of his admiration for Dr. Lee Jones, an exercise physiologist who was present at the one-day camp.
“Dr. Jones is working with Memorial Sloan Kettering, which is one of the largest and most accomplished
cancer hospitals in the world,” said Daniel. “Dr. Jones is using exercise as medicine. His lab is working to understand the link between being active and how it can impact cancer for somebody who has already had treatment.”
“Kyle reached out to us through our development office at Memorial Sloan Kettering,” Dr. Jones said. “He said he was putting on this fantastic event and
would like the proceeds of the event to go to our research. So when we heard that, of course we were blown away.”
Memorial Sloan Kettering is leading the way in studying exercise as a deterrent to cancer. “We study the effects and mechanisms of exercise to both prevent cancer as well as, hopefully, treat cancer,”
Kids Kicking Cancer in Cos Cob ParkBy Cheye RobersonSentinel Correspondent
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The margin was painfully narrow in the 50-meter freestyle. Dillinger’s time of 23.49 was good enough for 13th place overall in the 24-man finals. However it just missed the Olympic Trial qualifying time of 23.29.
However, day five of the Junior National Championships meant Dillinger would swim in the 200-meter individual medley, his strongest event.
Coming into the event, Dillinger was seeded with a time of 2:06.56. During his preliminary heat, he was more focused and determined than ever to touch the wall faster than he’d ever done before.
And so he did. His time of 2:03.03 not only gave him the second fasted preliminary time, but it was well under the Olympic Trial cut time of 2:05.09.
“This was race that I felt the most comfortable making,” Dillinger said. “I came close in the other events, but I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it. It was a waiting game to get there and knew that all the training I did, both in the pool and in the weight room, and the mentality that I had, I felt comfortable I could get it. I didn’t think I was going to drop three-and-a-half seconds. I looked up to see my time and I was in disbelief. But I was so happy when I saw that and I’m so happy I made the cut.”
“When you go to a meet of this magnitude, tenths and hundreths of a second drop improvements are often not even the norm,” Cavataro said. “He dropped in every swim that weekend, but to have a three second drop in the 200-IM is amazing. To see him qualify for Olympic Trials and catapult to the No. 2 qualifying spot, it was like
the weight of the world was lifted off his shoulder and my shoulders. There was a lot effort to get to that high level. Every swim he had was faster than his lifetime best.”
While over the moon about finally realizing his dream of the Olympic Trials, his day wasn’t over. He still had to swim the finals of the 200-meter individual medley.
Of 82 swimmers who competed in the event and 24 who made it to the finals of the 200-meter IM, Dillinger finished fourth overall, ending the day with a time of 2:03.19.
“He qualified for Olympic Trials in the 200-IM, which is all four strokes,” Cavataro said. “He just missed qualifying in the 400-IM, in the 100-free and 50-free. His range of events is extraordinary. He’s going to be an impact swimmer at Penn and I think he’ll be an impact swimmer at the national level for many seasons to come.”
When it comes to the coaches in his life, it’s really easy to see why Dillinger is successful. For the past 15 years, Greenwich YWCA Dolphins head coach Nick Cavataro has instructed Dillinger. Although myriad swimmers came and went through the Dolphins’ program during Dillinger’s time with the team, he stuck it out and is eternally grateful he did.
“I have a lot of faith in Nick and we have a special bond,” Dillinger said. “I wanted to be with him and he knew how to push me in practice every day. He worked around my schedule, was very flexible and was always there for me. He’s such a good coach and knew what it took to get you to swim your best.”
At Greenwich High School, Dillinger had the pleasure of swimming under Terry Lowe, legendary head coach for the boys swimming and
diving team and boys water polo team. During his tenure as a Cardinal, Greenwich won the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference championship every year, and every year Dillinger was named to the FCIAC All-County Team.
In three of his four years on the swim team, Big Red captured the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference class LL and State Open championships.
“Terry was a great coach for the four years that I was at Greenwich High,” Dillinger said. “He knew my older brother and we also had a special bond. He’s definitely the best high school coach I could ask for and I am very thankful for him.”
Lowe said that coming into his high school career, everybody was eyeing the 200- and 500-meter freestyle events for Dillinger to compete at a high level.
“He swam those for his first two years and it actually took a lot of arm twisting to convince him that maybe the IM is the event that should concentrate on and make that one of his primary focuses,” Lowe said. “To say the least, that has paid off. I’m sure he’s happy the decision was made two years ago.”
During his senior year, Dillinger was the state champion in the 200-yard individual medley, posting a state-record time of 1:47.22. He also won the 100-yard freestyle event at the State Open, posting a time of 45.17 seconds. In addition, Dillinger was also a member of the fastest 400- and 200-yard freestyle relay teams in Connecticut.
“It’s always great when you have someone that you coached make it to the Olympic Trials and succeed at that level,” Lowe said. “It’s a rare feat, because swimming is such a competitive sport. Kids are going faster and
faster, and to make the Olympic Trials is harder and harder. To have a guy like Thomas, who is always super competitive, very determined to succeed, very determined to lead his team in performance and see him make Olympic Trials, is so special.”
And Dillinger will be keeping the hard work going strong while at the University of Pennsylvania.
He has two hours of practices about six times a week, and then he works with weights two three times a week with his personal trainer. While the exercise, both in the pool and at the gym, are keys to Dillinger’s success, it’s the extra effort that he hopes will get him to the next level.
“A lot of this is nutrition,” Dillinger said. “No sugar and eating properly. I have to eat five or six meals a day and have a lot of protein
and carbs. Also, a lot of it is mental. You can’t let any bad races or superstitions get in the way. You have to be totally focused and have to believe that the training that you’ve done and how hard you’ve pushed yourself will pay off. I pushed myself really hard this year and I felt really comfortable in that race. I didn’t hold back at all.”
While the Olympic Trials are still in the distant future, from June 26 to July 3 at the CenturyLink Arena in Omaha, Neb., that doesn’t mean that Dillinger isn’t hard at work prepping for his moment in the sun.
“We’re going to keep the training plan the same,” said Dillinger. “We are going to be doing the practices here at Penn and maybe I’ll pick up a little more distance and more time in the pool. I’m with the older guys now, so they are pushing me a lot more than I could push myself alone
in practice. I’m more than confident that I will get to that next stage because, even with the older guys that have been here a while and have experienced it all, we have a great team. Our coach is really good and he will get us to where we need to be.”
As for goals at the Olympic Trials, Dillinger, just like he’s done during his time with the Dolphins and at GHS, will be relying on his hard work, dedication and determination to place strong.
“I am going to just see how I place,” Dillinger said. “The top two in each race go to Olympics. I am a younger swimmer that is going. I’m going to just try and beat my time and maybe drop another one or two seconds. As of right now it’s a new learning experience, but as long as I keep my time and I feel like I put in enough work, I’ll be fine.”
Are You Ready For Some Football...
It’s that time of the year again. With the start of the new school year, a new fall sports season is going to kick off in the next few weeks.
Already the Greenwich High School football team has taken to the turf at Cardinal Stadium for its first practices of the fall. Despite being under the direction of first-year head coach John Marinelli, Big Red still has its normal high expectations surrounding the program.
The team will start the season on the road when they travel to Trinity Catholic High School Sept. 18 and will return home against Darien High on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.
The Greenwich High School football team takes to the field at Cardinal Stadium for the start of football practice. Above, first-year Greenwich head coach John Marinelli talks to his team about what’s expected during practice. At right, members of the football program that are hoping to land a spot as a starter on the varsity squad are completing pushups along the sideline. At left, a Big Red receiver goes up high to grab the ball during Tuesday’s after-noon practice.
(Photos by: John Ferris Robben)
DILLINGERFrom Page 12
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better facility for this event.”
“The Greenwich Polo Club is perfect for this tournament,” said Mariano Aguerre, the veteran nine-goaler who has been with White Birch for more than 20 years. “The East Coast Open is the most competitive tournament of the summer. It’s very important, the playing is excellent and having it here is great.”
The event’s three sponsors, Audi, Town and Country, and Lancome, all of whom partnered with the U.S. Polo Association and Greenwich Polo Club to help make this event happen, also seemed delighted at the prospect of being here at this venue.
During the match on Sunday, these corporate sponsors hosted spectacular showcases for their brands in massive tents alongside the grandstand that were packed with guests all afternoon.
Rick Fuller, area general manager for Audi of America, who was in charge
of overseeing his company’s stunning car display along the sidelines, was excited about his company becoming involved with the East Coast Open tournament and Greenwich Polo Club.
“We have really enjoyed being here—it has been wonderful in every regard,” said Fuller. “This is a great partnership for us and good
for all the brands involved. There are so many new, interesting and innovative opportunities here for everyone.”
Brant raises the bar For many years, the East
Coast Open had been held at the Two Trees Farm at the Bridgehampton Polo Club on Long Island.
This season, however, the tournament was moved to Conyers Farm because that site, home to the BPC for more than 20 years, has been sold.
Peter Brant, the newsprint magnate and Greenwich Polo Club founder whose White Birch team played at Bridgehampton for years, then joined forces with the U.S. Polo Association and several other colleagues and corporations so that Conyers Farm and the GPC could host the tournament.
So far, this seems to have been a golden decision on all fronts for this historic 20-goal event, which was originated back in 1905.
This year, the tournament features six high-goal New York metropolitan-area
teams—White Birch, Audi, Airstream, KIG, McLaren Greenwich and Turkish Airlines—all of them battling against one another in a series of rounds in the hope they will earn the coveted Perry Cup.
Later this season, the winner of this event will face off against victors of the 2015 Gulfstream Pacific Coast Open, a sectional tournament featuring five high-goal California teams scheduled to take place over the next two weeks at the famed Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.
Meanwhile, media coverage of the Greenwich event is reaching a national audience, since many of the matches are being streamed live on ChukkerTV.
The final games will be broadcast by NBC Sports.
According to players, the tournament is a main event in every way.
“We’ve spent the whole summer preparing for this tournament and want to do the best we can out there,” said Hilario Ulloa, the renowned star nine-goaler for White Birch.
Last Sunday, Ulloa and Aguerre spent the afternoon watching the teams and ponies play from the grandstand in order to further prepare themselves for upcoming matches.
“It is good to watch the other teams’ strategies and see the way they play,” said Aguerre, who helped White Birch score a win against McLaren Greenwich in the preliminary round last Saturday.
Aguerre and Ulloa also spoke of the vital role their team patron, Brant, has played in helping make the tournament happen, a sentiment also echoed by Peter Orthwein, a longtime Greenwich Polo Club patron and player whose team, Airstream, defeated Turkish Airlines in the first round last Saturday.
“Peter Brant built this club,” said Orthwein.
The spectators, meanwhile, appreciated the quality of the play and the beauty of the setting.
“You can see why Conyers Farm is so popular—the players and horses are amazing,” said E.J. Ross of Madison, Conn., a former dressage competitor who attended the match with her mother, Diane Ross. “This is definitely a cultural phenomenon that involves so many interesting elements, all for the sole purpose of
said Dr. Jones. “We’re very
interested in using exercise like a drug. And testing it like a drug. And what we want to find out is, if people are exercising at a certain level, does that prevent cancer from happening in the first
place, and if so why? But also in individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, does it help them after they’ve been diagnosed?”
“There’s convincing evidence that it’s helpful in
prevention,” he continued. “If adults exercise at the recommended levels, which is about 150 minutes per week, we know that you can reduce your risk of breast, colon cancer, and prostate cancer by 30 to 50 percent. And we’ve known that for many years.”
The event served as a playful way to get kids exercising and to get parents to form good habits— sooner rather than later.
“We see Kicking Cancer as a way to get kids active and teach them how fun it is to be active,” said Laura Daniel, Kyle’s wife. “And also, the age of the parents who have kids that are 3 to 12 are in their 30’s and 40’s, which really is the age where changes in diet and exercise and different things can make a big impact before you’re in your 50’s.
“We have junior and senior kickers,” Laura Daniel continued. “Our juniors are three to five years old and our seniors are six to 12. We have two women, Cassie and Amelia, who used to play for the professional team in Utah, coaching our senior kickers. We have Philippe Okaro, who runs a lot of great camps and activities in the area, who volunteered his
time with the younger ones.”Dr. Jones said, “I think
both Megan [Michalski, the supervisor of exercise physiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering] and I feel very humble that events like this happen, and people like Kyle and all his colleagues take time on a Saturday to put these events together to benefit research which we are working as hard as we can to find data and results that will benefit a lot of people. But we couldn’t do that kind of research without these events.”
The parents in attendance were thrilled with the event.
“I think it’s amazing! I think that what they put together is great for the parents. It’s great for the kids. The cause is amazing,” said Erin Marichs. “This is the first year that they brought it to Greenwich and I just think it shows what a great community it is, how many people support this cause, and how many people support Laura and Kyle. I think it’s wonderful.”
For many, Kicking Cancer proved an idea worth standing behind.
“We’ve really had a lot of people help us,” Linda Daniel said. “Philippe donated his
time, the town of Greenwich the space, and Whole Foods donated all of our snacks, and Memorial Sloan Kettering gave us a lot of stuff for the goodie bags as well as a local dentistry.”
Kyle and Linda Daniel have held two kicking cancer camps in Columbus, Ohio, were they lived before moving to Greenwich. The Ohio camp ran in July, and the proceeds were donated toward the work of Dr. Don Benson of The James at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Regular activity from an early age is known to be enormously beneficial, but scientists are still discovering all the ways this is so.
“I think for children, it’s all about good habits,” Dr. Jones said. “It’s forming those habits early and understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity. Kids just call it play. Which I think is very important and to maintain that throughout their lives. Hopefully, it will have a bit of a ripple effect on the parents. Because we know it’s never too late. You can always get benefits regardless of how old you are.”
SOCCERFrom Page 12
The Greenwich YMCA Marlins had a strong showing at the 2015 AT&T USA
Diving National Championship, which took place recently in Orlando, Florida.
The Marlins finished 12th overall, placing 30th in the Championship Team Awards for Men and seventh in the Championship Team Awards for Women.
Amongst a plethora of honors for the Marlins, Rye resident Carolina Sculti dominated the competition. She contended in all three of the 14- to 15-year-old girls’ events, earning eighth on the 3-meter, a silver medal on the platform and the gold on the 1-meter.
Sculti’s finish on the 1-meter and platform earned her a spot on USA’s Junior Pan-American team, which will enable her to compete on all three individual events at the Junior
Pan-American Games in Cuba from Oct. 4-12.
Furthermore, by being chosen to represent the USA at Junior Pan Am’s, Sculti is now pre-qualified to participate in all individual events at the USA Diving Winter National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. from Dec. 15-20.
James Hopper, of Greenwich, competed in all 14- to 15-year-old boys’ diving events, finishing 15th place on platform, sixth place on the 1-meter, and fourth overall on the 3-meter.
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, of Darien, participated in both 16- to 18-year-old girls’ springboard events, finishing 16th on the 3-meter and fifth on the 1-meter.
After completing the junior portion of USA Diving Nationals, both Sculti and Fitzpatrick continued on to compete in
the senior national women’s springboard events.
Sculti finished 10th overall in the senior women’s 1-meter final and 17th in the senior women’s 3-meter semifinal. This was a strong finish for Sculti’s first experience at Senior Nationals and is indicative of promising future competing on the board.
Also having an impressive showing at the senior level was Fitzpatrick, finishing 10th in the senior women’s 1-meter semifinal and 16th in the senior women’s 3-meter semifinal.
This was Fitzpatrick’s best finish in Senior Nationals and was a great ending to her career as a Marlins diver.
She will be heading to Duke University this fall and will continue to compete as a Blue Devil diver.
Marlins Fare Well at Nationals
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, left, and Carolina Sculti earn top dives for the Greenwich YMCA Marlins during the AT&T USA Diving National Championships.
POLOFrom Page 12
Nic Roldan and the rest of the Audi faction grab control of the ball against KIG during Sunday’s match at the Greenwich Polo Club. (John Ferris Robben photo)
The Greenwich Polo Club is perfect for the tournament. The East Coast Open is the most competitive tournament of the summer. It’s
very important, the playing is excellent and having it here is great.— Mariano Aguerre, nine-goaler for White Birch
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SOLD Original List List Price Sold Price Price/SqFt DOM SqFt +/-
Bdrms FBths HBths Built Section
337 Mead Avenue $539,000 $539,000 $537,000 $325 21 1,658 5 2 0 1905 Byram51 Forest Avenue $725,000 $725,000 $715,000 $606 8 1,197 2 2 0 1997 Old Greenwich
1 Putnam Hill , 3H $775,000 $775,000 $750,000 64 3 2 0 1956 South Parkway1020 North Street $1,100,000 $845,000 $812,500 $466 384 1,812 3 2 1 1983 North Parkway51 Forest Avenue, 96 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $1,270,000 $466 46 2,781 3 4 0 1997 Old Greenwich30 Old Stone Bridge Rd $1,595,000 $1,400,000 $1,360,000 $607 268 2,306 3 2 1 1979 South Parkway
1 Random Road $1,595,000 $1,750,000 $1,630,000 $707 235 2,475 4 2 1 1927 Old Greenwich121 Birch Lane $1,965,000 $1,965,000 $1,700,000 $624 99 3,149 5 4 0 1956 South Parkway233-7 Milbank Avenue $1,825,000 $1,825,000 $1,775,000 $655 120 2,786 3 3 1 1997 South of Post Road340 Valley Road, 3 $2,099,000 $1,995,000 $1,800,000 $429 330 4,649 4 4 1 2008 Cos Cob9 Bayside Terrace $1,875,000 $1,875,000 $1,825,000 $762 39 2,461 4 3 1 1961 Riverside338 Sound Beach Avenue $2,595,000 $2,595,000 $2,400,000 $734 114 3,536 4 4 1 2004 Old Greenwich50 Indian Head Road $3,199,500 $3,199,500 $3,025,000 $723 431 4,423 6 5 1 1932 Riverside11 Brynwood Lane $5,695,000 $5,250,000 $4,910,000 $630 110 8,338 6 6 2 1995 South Parkway3 Jada Lane $11,900,000 $10,500,000 $10,250,000 $964 387 6 7 3 2006 South Parkway547 Lake Avenue $16,250,000 $16,250,000 $14,900,000 $863 36 7 8 2 2012 South Parkway1 Putnam Hill 3 H $775,000.00 $775,000.00 $750,000.00 64 3 2 0 1956 South Parkway3 Jada Lane $11,900,000.00 $10,500,000.00 $10,250,000.00 $941.32 387 10889 6 7 3 2006 South Parkway
30 Almira Drive, Greenwich $595,000 1-3 PM265 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich $925,000 1-4 PM29 Windsor Lane, Cos Cob $1,385,000 1-4 PM28 Rippowam Road B, Cos Cob $615,000 1-3 PM
300 Stanwich Road, Greenwich $2,495,000 2-4 PM19 Shoal Point Lane, Riverside $4,325,000 12-4PM1465 E Putnam Ave., 119, Old Greenwich $429,900 1-3 PM9 Oak Lane, Old Greenwich $6,900 1-4 PM
Since last week, sixteen sales occurred town-wide, of which eleven were single family homes and five were condominiums. Two of those transactions sold over $10 million; both were located South of the Parkway, also referred to as mid-country, at 3 Jada Lane and 547 Lake Avenue. This brings the total to five for number of homes that have traded above $10 million year to date, which is considerably less than last year at this time, when twelve had traded, but it is a step in the right direction.
The sales for the month of August on the whole are 43% less than last year, with 33 closed transactions in 2015 as opposed to 58 in 2014, but if we look at the number of closed transactions year to date, whereby there were 404 in 2014 as opposed to 417, we are only 3.1% less than last year at this time.
This week 21 new listings came to the market. As of today, there are 541 single family homes on the market, whereas last year at this time, there were 548. Not much of a difference. I particularly liked the new listing located at 93 Doubling Road, which is presently listed at $14 million.
As of today, the market average price for single family home is $2,494,087, and the average days on market is 175 as opposed to last year at this time when it was 161 days. Perhaps we’ll see more activity in light of the recent stock market fluctuations, as real estate might be considered a better investment. Time will tell….
GREENWICH LAND TRUST ADDS TO PROTECTED OPEN SPACE
The Greenwich Land Trust was founded in 1976. Since then they have preserved more than 745 acres including woodlands, meadows, orchards, and salt marshes. Conservation lands in the community help protect the air and water, offer scenic vistas, and provide wildlife habitat. With a mission of preserving land permanently and protecting its ecological integrity for the benefit of this and future generations, the Land Trust seeks donations of land parcels that offer conservation benefits for the community. Donors of conservation land to not-for-profit organizations such as the Greenwich Land Trust receive favorable federal tax treatment for their gifts. In 2012, the Greenwich Land Trust successfully completed the requirements to receive national accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. This credential is an indicator of the high standards and practices
followed by land trusts who receive this designation. Earlier this year, the Greenwich Land Trust
opened its conservation center at The Louise Mueller Preserve at 370 Round Hill Road. The center encompasses four acres and historic farmhouse and barns that are now used for offices and operations. The center will provide new opportunities for the Land Trust’s education and outreach activities for families and individuals.
Acquiring and protecting conservation land is the focus of the Greenwich Land Trust. Most recently, the Minguez Trust donated four acres of woodlands on Sterling Road in Greenwich to the Greenwich Land Trust. “We are delighted to receive this beautiful land that provides extensive wildlife habitat while protecting a section of the Byram River watershed,” remarked Janice Trebbi Richards, Greenwich Land Trust Board President.
The Land Trust’s new Minguez Preserve is heavily wooded with beautiful specimens of sugar maples, beeches and black oaks. The preserve contains native plants in the understory including sassafras, ferns, blue cohosh, mulberry, trillium, and jack-in-the pulpit. The sloping hillside is bordered by an old stone wall linking the property to Greenwich’s agrarian past. The southern end of the property includes parts of two ponds, which provide an aquatic habitat for plant, microorganism, and fish species along with a major water source for other wildlife.
The property’s ecological values include the native black oaks, which produce valuable food
for wildlife and the craggy rock outcroppings provide shelter. Conserving this undeveloped parcel protects the watershed area that drains into the two ponds, mitigating issues associated with nitrification such as algae blooms and fish die off caused by development near waterbodies.
The Greenwich Land Trust’s professional staff is currently preparing a management plan for the Preserve to address invasive plant removal, native plant preservation and public recreational opportunities while protecting the conservation values of the parcel. This practice of developing a specific management plan to document the important features to be protected now and in the future is a requirement for accredited land trusts nationwide. Management plans serve as the basis for ongoing maintenance, planting, and invasive plant removal by the Land Trust’s staff and trained volunteers.
The Minguez Preserve is located near 30 additional acres of open space permanently protected by the Greenwich Land Trust. By acquiring nearby or contiguous properties, the Land Trust is able to build greenways for wildlife and expand the important conservation values of individual parcels.
Greenwich is very lucky indeed to have such a strong and vibrant Land Trust.
If you are interested in getting more information pertaining to the Greenwich Land Trust or about donating land, please call their Executive Director Ginny Gwynn at 203.629.2151.
Real Estate Report
OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY from Rob Pulitano & Pam Toner
NEW LISTINGS Original List Price List Price List/SqFt Cum DOM SqFt +/-
Bdrms FBths HBths Year Built Section
29 Windsor Lane $1,385,000 $1,385,000 $619 0 2236 4 2 1 1971 North Mianus48 Sound Beach Avenue $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $595 0 2513 4 2 1 1927 Old Greenwich
9 Le Grande Ave. , 16 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $602 0 2482 3 3 1 2004 South of Post Road24 Nutmeg Drive $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $519 0 3846 3 3 1 1965 North Parkway44 Summit Road $1,435,000 $1,435,000 $741 1 1936 3 2 1 1948 Riverside93 Doubling Road $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $994 1 14082 7 9 2 1916 South Parkway
559 Steamboat Rd, A1 $4,250,000 $4,250,000 $850 4 5000 3 4 0 2009 South of Post Road169 Mason Street, 2E $385,000 $385,000 $562 4 685 1 1 0 1940 South of Post Road11 Mary Lane $989,000 $989,000 $489 5 2022 4 2 1 1953 North Mianus20 Oak Street $4,250,000 $4,250,000 $494 5 8600 5 7 2 2004 Glenville91 E. Elm Street, N $4,295,000 $4,295,000 $903 5 4755 4 4 1 2007 South of Post Road191 Milbank Avenue $5,750,000 $5,750,000 $1,015 5 5665 4 4 2 2007 South of Post Road48 Cambridge Drive $795,000 $795,000 $432 5 1840 3 2 1 1966 Glenville83 Sawmill Lane $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $561 6 5523 4 4 2 1987 South Parkway31 N. Hawthorne Str. $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $623 6 2400 5 3 1 1997 Glenville212 W. Lyon Farm Dr. $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $447 7 2236 3 2 1 1975 South Parkway7 Crawford Terrace $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $329 7 3644 5 3 0 1963 Riverside24 Neil Lane $579,000 $579,000 $1,191 8 486 1 1 0 1929 Riverside64 Butternut Hollow Rd. $2,795,000 $2,795,000 $618 8 4523 4 3 1 1994 South Parkway120 Pilgrim Drive $524,900 $524,900 $436 8 1204 3 1 1 1969 Glenville77 Orchard Street $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $512 8 2440 4 2 1 1901 Cos Cob
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Luxurious 4 bedroom, in-town brick and stucco townhouse 2 blocks from Greenwich Avenue. Designed and built by award winning architect and builder, this home offers a carefree lifestyle with the finest craftsmanship. 11 1/2 foot ceilings, Crestronsystem, elevator, media room, wine cellar, gym, sauna, gourmet eat-in kitchen and adjacent family room. Dramatic master suitewith his/her baths. 3 additional en suite bedrooms. Lovely stone walls, terraces, lawn and garden. 2 car garage and slate roof. $3,995,000
Barbara Zaccagnini 203.249.454191 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
Newly constructed, this remarkable downtown brick and clapboard single family home boasts elegance and charm. The sophis-ticated center hall incorporates architecturally distinctive features with the highest level of craftsmanship. One could not ask fora more beautifully proportioned home with detailed millwork, custom moldings, raised paneling and hardwood flooring. Frenchdoors and five fireplaces also add architectural interest. The chef ’s kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry,center island and opens to the family room. With elegant master suite and four additional bedrooms this downtown home offersthe best of everything including spectacular gardens for outdoor entertaining.$6,400,000