April 2011: Table of Contents

Features

Market Report
For the past few years, homeowners have anxiously awaited any sign that the market is turning around. Here, we talk to the folks on the frontlines and explore what the economic indicators impacting both buyers and sellers.
by Chris Hodenfield

The Soul of Round Hill
It’s hard to mention Bill Strain and the Round Hill Market and Service Station without hearing a resounding, “I know Bill.” This iconic Greenwich figure reminisces about the past century on Round Hill Road—from working farms to great estates.
by Timothy Dumas

Island Hopping
The history of the Greenwich Islands runs as deep as the water that surrounds them. Dip into the legend and lore that makes them such colorful additions to our town.
by Stephen Sawicki 

Digital Diplomat
Jared Cohen is the twenty-nine-year old head of the influential think tank, Google Ideas. He’s got a lot to say about the technology revolution influencing major social change both here and abroad (and we’ve only seen the beginning).
by Timothy Dumas

Department

From the Editor

From the Founders
Malloy’s Budget: Can He Sell It?
by Jack Moffly

Of Houses and High Rises
by Donna Moffly

Notable Notes

Town Talk
Allan Houston: Having a Ball • Teen fashion designers Christina Nielsen and Zachary Zimmerman • Tiger Lily’s new space • Angela’s Answers: Childhood Chores • Shopping for a cause with Michael J. Fox

People & Places
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut; AmeriCares; Arch Street Teen Center; MS Dinner of Champions; Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America; Historic Hudson Valley; Hospital For Special Surgery; Neuberger Museum of Art; Soldiers for The Truth; Greenwich Pen Women; Brunswick School and Greenwich Academy; Greenwich High School; Greenwich Catholic School; Greenwich Symphony Orchestra
     
InGoodTaste
Bartaco
by Mary Kate Hogan

Weddings
Taradash–McIntyre
Filipovic–Kostovic
Skidmore–Russell
Breakell–Miller
Carlucci–Freni
Riley–Fraise

Calendar

Index of Advertisers

Postscript
The Corals of Spring
by Jennifer Miskowiec