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October 15, 2021

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COVID-19 Update “We’re seeing a downward trend, not just here but all around the country,” First Selectman Fred Camillo said on Wednesday. “It’s a good sign that we can beat this thing, and it will start to extinguish itself.” As of Tuesday, less than ten percent or approximately 5,800 cases have been identified among town residents since March 2020, Camillo said. At Greenwich Hospital there are five patients who have tested positive as of Wednesday according to Dana Marnane, vice president of public relations for Greenwich Hospital.

Proposal to End Masks in Schools Will Come Before the RTM The Representative Town Meeting will take up a petition proposal to call on the town to end mask mandates for children in public and private schools. The earliest the proposal can be on the agenda is the December 13 RTM meeting. The proposal seeks local control over the policy. The paperwork needed to add the item to the RTM agenda has been signed by more than enough town residents

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Evan Osnos, with the New Yorker spoke at the Greenwich Library on his book “Wildland: The Making of America’s Fury.” Osnos is pictured above with his former Greenwich High School teacher Esther Bushell. See the full story from Anne W. Semmes on page 9.

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BET's Budget Committee Unanimous The BET's budget guidelines will be the framework for the proposed 2022-23 municipal budget, which the first selectman will offer early next year. The guidelines call for a $463 million municipal 2022-23 budget, an increase from the $448.5 million in the town’s current 2021-22 budget, as well as $70 million for a proposed capital project budget. The BET, which is an all volunteer elected body, has six members from each party. Leadership positions are set by which party receives the highest number of votes combined. The Budget Committee Chair, Leslie Tarkington, said the guidelines represented a great deal of work by everyone on the committee and a lot of compromise. “There has been compromise by all involved. … This is a budget that tries to balance the needs of all." Tarkington went on to say, “Each member of the Budget Committee has strong opinions about what will be best for the Town and its residents. The FY23 Guidelines reflect the collective estimate of revenues and expenses. I am proud and grateful that the four Budget Committee members came together collaboratively to unanimously approve the FY23 Budget Guidelines. The decisions we have made, to support our schools and services, improve our buildings and infrastructure, and build up our Town's financial reserve, will continue to enhance our Town's status as the premier community in Connecticut.”

Last Saturday, several dozen premiere U.S. and international world-level equestrians convened at the Greenwich Polo Club to face off against one another at the inaugural CSI Equestrian presented by Showplus® competition that featured prizes totaling nearly 250 thousand dollars. See sports page for the full story by Liz Leamy. page 15.

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Resentment is a blin k ing yellow lig ht that indicates a change is needed. When we feel resentful, either someone is pushing against our boundaries, or we feel e nt it l e d to s o m e t h i n g u n r e a l i s t ic , s uch a s a perfect (fill in the blank). Pay attention to resentment: don’t wish it away. It will not disappear or evaporate. We store it in our bodies. Long-term resentment, expressed out w a r d l y, u lt i m ate l y leads to verbal or physical ex plosion s; ex pr e s s e d i n w a r d l y, i t l e a d s t o various forms of self-harm, i n c lu d i n g d e p r e s s i o n . Do you need to clarify a boundary? Or change an entitled attitude? Brandon and Chris had young children. Every

year they invited Brandon’s mother to visit for three weeks. Grandma tended to overrule Chris and dote on her son, and she was c r i t i c a l of t h e c o u p l e’s parenting and lifestyle. This led to Brandon and Chris fighting most nights in their bedroom. With coaching, the couple was able to set clearer boundaries with Grandma: she was to affirm both parents, support their parenting, offer no un solicited advic e , and make visits shorter. Their family and their marriage benef ited. Grandma adjusted. G re e nwi c h re s i d e n t , Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's Books (203-8691515) or info@dianesbooks. com) or at Amazon.

SUBMIT A CALL TO ACTION at Tuesday, Oct. 19 www.greenwichsentinel.com/call-to- 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. action/ for print next week. Greenwich Blood Donation Center, VOLUNTEER AT THE PACK-A-THON This Sunday, October 17th, immediately following the 10am worship service, join the Pack-aThon in the Parish Hall at Christ Church. The last time they did this was in the spring of 2019 and it was a blast! They packed 30,000 meals in less than two hours. "We had f ive-year-olds and eighty-five-year-olds working side by side, entire families, singles and couples, measuring and packing healthy breakfasts for the food insecure." This Sunday, they will do it again and the meals will go to Neighbor to Neighbor and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. The job is fairly easy and you can chat with your friends while you work. There will be music and prizes too! Sign up here for Pack-aThon 2021! Give Blood Through the Red Cross RedCrossBlood.org Sunday, Oct. 17 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich. Monday, Oct. 18 11 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich.

99 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich. Wednesday, Oct. 20 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trinity Church Cos Cob, 5 River Road, Cos Cob.

Become a member of The Cos Cob Library: Go to GreenwichLibrary. org to join or follow th is lin k : https://friendscoscoblibrary.wufoo. com /for ms/z1q5r 0m n0lvc v 0h / Membership for families begins at $20. Upcycle your Brown Bags and or Reusable shopping bags for food distribution to Community Centers Inc of Greenwich. Contact Vanessa Cardinal at (203) 869-1276 or vanessa.cardinal@ccigreenwich. org online. BUY TICKETS OR DONATE

To reserve tickets ($500 each), or sponsor a first responder ticket ($250 each), or to become a sponsor, visit www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/ policemans-ball The Greenwich Police Department will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with their Policeman’s Ball on Saturday, October 16 at the Riverside Yacht Club. The event will include an Honor Guard Procession, bagpipes, awards, silent and live auctions, and live music. All proceeds f r om t he event w i l l go towa r d s the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

This local non-profit artisan gift shop is celebrating 120 years in Greenwich. This year, The Greenwich Exchange on Sherwood Place, i s c e l e b r a t i n g 1 2 0 ye a r s o f continuous service. They invite you to join them from 12-5pm on October 21, under a tent in their private courtyard garden at 28 Sherwood Place to celebrate this tremendous achievement. Special SALES, prizes, refreshments, bubbly beverages and more will be available. For those not familiar with it, The Exchange is a Gift Shop, a non-profit 501c (3) organization, run by a Volunteer Board of Directors who also volunteer year-round in our shop. Their mission is to support the art of hand crafted items and to provide a m a rket plac e for ove r 2 0 0 talented artisans and consignors who create thoughtful, modestly priced, one of a kind gifts. With few exceptions, the Greenwich Exchange has organized a holiday boutique every November since the 1940’s at the Round Hill Club. Wo m e n ’s E x c h a n g e s r epr e s e nt one of t he olde s t continuously operating volunteer movements in the United States. At one time, there were almost 100 across the country, each with its own personality, merchandise and location, but all with the same goals: helping others to help t hem selve s. W hen you shop at a Woman’s Exchange you are helping a consignor to achieve economic stability and an Exchange to remain a viable business outlet for consignors and selected vendors. You will also be providing a unique gift for yourself or someone else. The Greenwich Exchange first opened in 1901 and moved to various downtown locations until 1937 when it settled in its present home at 28 Sherwood Place. In 1934, the Greenwich Exchange became one of the 6 charter members, (and the only remaining founding member) of the Federation of Women’s Exchanges which meets annually. Delegates from coast to coast get together to share information, crafters and ideas as well as an overall sense of fellowship. I n 1 8 3 2 , E l i z a b e t h S to t t and 16 benevolent associates started the Philadelphia Ladies Depository Association to help women of diverse backgrounds, f rom wea lthy w idows who suddenly found themselves with no family income, to poor women whose families needed the added income for food and shelter. The Association allowed these women to support themselves and their fa m i l ies by sel l i ng va lua ble possessions or arts and crafts of their own creation. Similar shops began opening across the country at a time when there were few opportunities for women. Eventually women i n more t ha n 70 cities f rom Brooklyn to New Orleans to San Diego sold their merchandise on consignment and for a profit. To d a y t h e r e a r e 1 6 Exchanges remaining across t he Un ited States. They not only represent local artisans but those throughout the US and from developing countries, giving them the opportunity to earn income that pays for food, education, healthcare and housing by bringing their unique handmade products and stories to customers. The proceeds from their skilled handwork can bring financial independence, peace of mind and self-esteem If you are interested i n vi s it i n g th e G r e e n wi c h Exchange, you’ll find them at 28 Sherwood Place.