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GTP Announces Headline Acts
By Richard Kaufman
has announced that Maragraret Tjimos Goldberg has been selected as t he new Executive Di rec tor. G oldberg previously served as the Executive Director of the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, N.Y.
S Former Board of
E duc at ion me m b e r, Jennifer Day ton has thrown her hat into the ring to represent the 151st House District. The seat is open fol low ing First Selectman Fred Camillo’s re si g n at ion . A s p e c i a l election for the seat must b e c a l le d by G ov. Ne d Lamont within 46 days of Camillo’s swearing-in as Greenwich’s chief-elected official.
S The First Selectman’s
Committee for the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center announced t h a t t h e a rc h it e c t u r a l design contract for t he replacement of the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center has been awarded to TSKP Studio of Hartford, Conn. TSKP was selected by the Committee from a group of f ive f i na l ist s. TSK P designed the now complete New Lebanon School.
S Gov. Ned Lamont sent a
letter to the commissioner of Major League Baseball urging reconsideration of a plan to overhaul the minor leag ue baseba l l system and eliminate 42 teams, including the Connecticut Tigers. T h e F i r s t Congregational Church of Old Greenw ich, t he oldest chu rch i n tow n, a n n o u n c e d t h a t R e v. Patrick Collins will be its new senior pastor. Collins has been a n associate pastor at the church since 2016.
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S The new Plan of Conservation and Development, which serves a s t h e t ow n’s g u i d i n g document in shaping the future of Greenwich, will n ow b e c on s i d e r e d b y the Representative Town Meeting for approval. The POCD comes out every 10 years, but this year’s plan calls for the town to revisit it every two years. The RTM is expected to consider the POCD at its Dec. 9 meeting.
The Zac Brown Band will be visiting Greenwich next May to play at the Town Party. continued Rivers. “People look forward to it every year, and we hope to see it continue for many more decades to come.” Previous musical icons who have headlined the GTP include: Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Buddy Guy, James Taylor, Carlos Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Hall & Oates. Last year it was Lynyrd Skynard and the Beach Boys. “Some of the greatest legends in music history, along with the most exciting newcomers on the scene, have graced our stages,” added Rivers. “It seems we have found a winning combination. We come together, along the beautiful harbor setting, with dynamic music and, most importantly, our unrivaled community.” As is tradition, the Town Stage
will feature six local bands to s k i l l l e v e l s . M u s i c i a n s a n d round out the day’s performances. artists may apply before March Created to celebrate the diverse 2 at greenwichtownparty.org /
Mumford & Sons and the Zac Brown Band will headline the 10th anniversary GTP. a n d a b u n d a nt t a l e nt w it h i n the Greenwich community, the Tow n Stage band application is open to Greenwich residents of all ages, backgrounds, and
participate/. This past May, over 6,500 people attended the festival, and were not disappointed. The day featured an extensive array of
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New Board of Selectmen Takes Office By Richard Kaufman On a cold, snow y Su nday evening, the newest Board of Selectmen for the Tow n of Greenwich was sworn-in in front of a large crowd at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. First Selectman Fred Camillo, and Selectwomen Lauren Rabin and Jill Oberlander, each took the oath of office, officially signifying the beginning of a new era in town. The ceremony was also historic, as this is the first time since 1923 that a newly-elected board does not have an incumbent from previous years. Along with the community, several past and present Greenwich elected officials were i n at tenda nce , such a s F i rst S ele c t men Peter Te s ei, Joh n M a rgenot , L ol ly P r i nce , a nd Selectmen John Toner, Sandy L it vack , D r ew M a r z u l lo a nd Lin Laver y. Cam illo's for mer colleagues, State Reps. Liv v y Floren (R-149) and Steve Meskers (D-150), were in the crowd, too. Camillo’s longtime friend, Scott Frantz, a former State Senator (R36), was the master of ceremonies.
JOHN FERRIS ROBBEN
S Neighbor to Neighbor
Even though temperatures are dipping, there's snow on the ground and winter hasn't even officially started yet, Greenwich residents can begin to dream of warmer days ahead. On Wednesday morning, the Greenwich Town Party (GTP) announced that Grammy Awardw inning bands Mumford & Sons, and Zac Brown Band, will headline the 10th anniversary of the event, which takes place Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 23 next year) at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. GTP fan favorites, the legendary New Orleans-based Preservation Hall Jazz Band, will also take the stage with their high-octane style performance. Additional acts and festivities will be announced at a later date. "We are incredibly grateful to the community for embracing this unique event and so generously suppor ti ng it. It is what has allowed us to make it happen year after year,” said Ray Rivers, GTP Co-President, in a written statement Wednesday morning. “ We a r e a l l s o luck y a nd blessed to call Greenwich home. At GTP 2020, we’ll gather once again to party, eat, sing, and dance together w ith positive vibes that are truly contagious. We have worked hard to create a strong tradition that has really resonated with our community, and that is amazingly gratifying,”
food, fun and activities for all ages. Greenwich's own Caroline Jones, quickly approaching star status herself as the opening act for giants like Jimmy Buffett, Ken ny Chesney, a nd the Zac B r ow n B a n d a m o n g o t h e r s , wowe d t he c r owd la s t ye a r. Trom b one Shor t y & O rle a ns Avenue, and 8Track Band, also performed. The musica l acts in 2020 should once again rock the house. Mumford & Sons features both intimate and joyous folk tunes. They burst onto the music scene with their debut single, “Little Lion Man” f rom their 2009 debut album, Sigh No More, which hit number two on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their 2012 single "I Will Wait," helped their second album, Babel, reach number one. Babel also won a Grammy Award for the 2012 Album of the Year and held the record as fastest-selling album for three years. In addition to making music, Mumford & Sons is committed to making a social impact. The live promotions company founded by the band in 2009 and titled Gentleman of the Road, organized a g l o b a l s e r i e s o f S t o p ove r Festivals that added towns and villages to its list of venues in an effort to bring money to and boost local businesses in those areas. The Zac Brow n Band is a
Newly sworn in First Selectman, Fred Camillo, addresses a standing room only crowd. Camillo is now the first person in Greenwich history who has served as a member of the state legislature, Representative Town Meeting, and now first selectman. In his f irst remarks as Greenwich’s top official, Camillo
reflected on his family history in public service, and his thoughts on the future with his colleagues, Rabin and Oberlander. The irony of the setting was not lost on Camillo, who grew up as a Club Kid at what was then
November Real Estate Report
called the Greenwich Boys’ Club. Camillo pointed to a corner in the room, a place where you’d be sent if you misbehaved, and said he used to spend a lot of time there as a kid. His uncle, Lorenzo “Weeds” Camillo, who worked at the Club,
was known to countless children in town. “He was responsible for probably 85 percent of the time I spent in that corner. One day, I aggravated him so much, he grabbed me by my arm and I went airborne into that corner,” Camillo said, which drew laughs from the audience. "I never would've thought back then as a young boy that I'd be standing here getting sworn-in as the 10th First Selectman of the modern era for Greenwich, Conn., and following the footsteps of my forebearers and the trails that they blazed.” Camillo's grandfather, Rob er t, wa s one of t he f i rst members of Greenwich's RTM in 1933, representing Chickahominy and District 3. Al Morano, a cousin of Camillo's who also served on the RTM, became the first Italian American Congressman from Connecticut. "Public service meant a lot to them," Camillo added. "Everything is about public service; that's what they stood for, and when I look at Lauren and Jill, I know they stand for the same thing."
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Excerpts from The Waterwheel
Christmas Trees
Department of Education has recognized Greenwich Public Schools as a highly performing physically active school system (PASS).
S The Greenwich Police
Department is currently investigating an accident from last Friday in which a 62-year-old woman was struck by a car and seriously injured in Old Greenwich. A nyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has video or photos of the scene, is encouraged to contact Officer Roger Drenth at (203) 622-8014.
By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT
ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY
S The State of Connecticut's
A Christmas tree is glittery and beautiful, and unaware that it has been cut off just above the roots. Similarly, we humans enjoy decorating ourselves with clothing, social status, accomplishments, and possessions. It is good to enjoy these things. Just remember that they are decorations. They are not our real substance. Friendship, family, faith, and service to others—these are substance, not decoration. They are the roots that help us flourish. They provide meaning, connection, and purpose. Fashions and fame, like decorated Christmas trees, are only with us for a season. People of substance, like healthy trees, grow for many years and give shelter and shade to others.
November was a little better than our 10 year average with 40 house sales compared to our 10-year average of 38 sales. After the bad start we had in the first half of the year any improvement, even 5% bump in one month is a nice plus. This bump up in sales in November sales was somewhat expected since October contracts were up 4% compared to last year.
Alyssa refers to friends who remind her of Christmas trees as “shiny people.” These are people she can’t get close to because they are intent on impressing her with their beautiful lives. She decided for herself to focus on being a blessing to her friends instead of impressing them. As she did so, the roots of her confidence and well-being grew deeper..
See page 14 for the full real estate report and dashboard from our expert real estate team: Mark Pruner, Cesar Rabillino, and Robert Pulitano.
This is an excerpt from The Waterwheel by local author, Jill Woolworth, available through Amazon. Alternatively, we encourage you to shop locally where it is also available at Diane's Books or Dogwood Books and Gifts).