MYSTIC—Leonard A. Greene M.D. of Mystic, and formerly of Norwich, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Left behind to mourn him are Joan, his devoted and beloved wife of 63 years; his cherished children: William M.D. and his wife Kera of San Francisco, David and his wife Rachel of Los Angeles, Robert of Old Lyme, and Deborah of New York City; and his greatly loved granddaughters, Corynn and Eden. He was predeceased by his son Stephen; and his sister Marilyn Berkowitz.
Dr. Greene …was an instructor at Brown and an assistant clinical professor at Yale. He worked his way through medical school as a Boston taxi driver and as a construction laborer (International Hod Carriers and Laborers Union #223). He was fluent in several languages. As a member of the Norwich Obstetric and Gynecologic Group with Drs. Fred Eadie, Frank Carter and William Gulley, Dr. Greene provided devoted and excellent care to many patients.
Dr. Greene was a strict believer in human rights and equality. While in Virginia in the late 1940s, he was proud to have taken part in two demonstrations against a major bus transportation company because of its racial seating policy …
Donations in Dr. Greene’s memory may be made to the Stoneridge Employees Appreciation Fund, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT 06355. Services were held a Aug. 16, at Church & Allen Funeral Home in Norwich.
Dick Shriver of Old Lyme receives the Bud Foster Award from Connecticut River Conservancy Executive Director Rebecca Todd.
OLD LYME—Among the governance and programmatic updates, brunch and boat rides, and community mingling, Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) recent Annual Meeting & Riverside Celebration also honored the contributions of Dick Shriver of Old Lyme with the Bud Foster award.
Every year, CRC has the distinct honor of recognizing individuals from our communities with the Bud Foster Award. This award is given to those showing outstanding devotion, service, and accomplishment in the Connecticut River watershed.
Bud Foster was the first Executive Director of the Connecticut River Watershed Council, now the Connecticut River Conservancy. In those pre-Clean Water Act days when CRC was first established, the challenge facing our rivers was significant. That meant the dedication of those looking to make a difference was also extraordinary.
This award shines a light on those who work hard for the benefit of our rivers.
The Shriver family gathered to celebrate Dick receiving the Bud Foster Award.
Richard (Dick) H. Shriver has an esteemed professional history that has taken him all around the world and led him to settle by the Connecticut River we all know and love.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He has held executive positions in government and industry having been assistant secretary of the US Treasury Department and Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank.
He has been professor of Business Finance & Marketing at the International Management Institute in Kiev, Ukraine and Executive-in-Residence at the US Coast Guard Academy.
Shriver has also worked in an advisory role on behalf of Native American communities conducting research for the Department of the Interior, and served as a member of the board of the National Museum of the American Indian, participating in the transition of this museum to the Smithsonian Institute.
He is also Provost Emeritus of the European College of Liberal Arts (now Bard College Berlin).
These years of experience have led to incredible contributions in international business and education, and national heritage, and ultimately led Shriver to focus his attention closer to home. When he retired near the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme in 2007, Shriver began to get friendly with his neighbors and form a deeper connection with the river through recreation, hiking, fishing, sailing, and photography.
This resulted in the launch of Estuary Magazine in 2019, an aspiring endeavor of traditional media which was quickly challenged by the economic impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis in 2020. But the magazine survived under Shriver’s leadership as Publisher and Editor, highlighting unique bioregional perspectives, history, scientific insights, and storytelling from up and down the watershed.
Shriver has been supportive of Connecticut River Conservancy at every turn since starting the magazine and developing a connection to our organization and many others. He has been an early morning boat captain for the Unified Water Study, has published articles about restoration stories (such as the Fenwick project) with great depth and detail, has hosted murmuration bird paddles for local community members, and offered his home as a celebratory reception for CRC Board of Trustee Kari Kastango’s monumental Connecticut River swim.
He has been a convener, connector, and friend who brings others together with open arms to unite our efforts for greater collective impact. Thanks to Shriver’s leadership, 1 million dollars was recently granted by the Endeavor Foundation to support conservation priorities throughout the watershed. All this in a relatively short time after a successful career.
Dick Shriver is an impressive example of how much one person can accomplish when inspired and committed. And now his efforts inspire more of us to appreciate and steward this amazing resource.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published July 1, 2024 by the Connecticut River Conservancy. It was written by Diana Chaplin and is published here with kind permission of the Connecticut River Conservancy.
Rides a-plenty will be on tap at the Hamburg Fair. File photo by Steve Frischling.
LYME, CT—The Hamburg Fair celebrated its 121st anniversary this year and visitors enjoyed music, fun-filled rides galore, great food and drink options, and no end of family-oriented activities and contests for crafts, flowers, children’s art, handcrafts, home goods, fruits and vegetables.
Scenes from Saturday morning at the 2024 Hamburg Fair
Photos courtesy of the Heike Coffee Photography.
Face painting for the young…And the young at heart!The photography competitionBest in showThere was fierce competition in the frying pan tossFair fare with something for everyoneSinging along with Steve SongsA kid with a kid in the farm animals exhibit
LYME, CT—Around 70 Democrats from Lyme and Old Lyme attended an event at the Lyme Public Hall on Saturday Afternoon. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, State Senator Norm Needleman, and District 23 State Representative Candidate Jane Wisialowski all spoke about the upcoming election.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of local democrats. Lyme DTC photo.
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewic shares her hopes for the future. Lyme DTC photo.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Lyme DTC photo.
State Senator Norm Needleman. Lyme DTC photo.
Jane Wisialowski, candidate for District 23 State Representative. Lyme DTC photo.
The signature image for the 103rd Elected Artists‘ Exhibition is “Connecticut Hills, Norwich” in oil by Bill Sonstrom,.
OLD LYME—There is a treat in store for art lovers this summer as the Lyme Art Association (LAA) in Old Lyme, Conn., showcases three new exhibitions.
The 103rd Elected Artists Exhibition features the work of LAA’s Elected Artists—their most accomplished artists, who serve as torchbearers of the American representational tradition. This annual exhibition highlights a wide range of artwork, continuing the annual tradition of celebrating the best work of these artists.
Running alongside is Taking Flight, a show that considers the beauty of avian life and the exhilaration of flight. Through various mediums and artistic styles, LAA member artists capture the essence of avian ecology and the human fascination with flight, while inspiring a deeper connection with conservation.
In addition, LAA has welcomed the New Haven Paint & Clay Club back to its galleries for their 2024 Selected Members Exhibition, a juried show that features the work of five notable artists: Diane Chandler, Robert Jacoby, Anne Johann, Gus Moran, and Greg Shea.
All three exhibitions are on view through Sept. 5. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.
The shows are generously sponsored by the Lyme Art Association’s Supporting Sponsor, Chelsea Groton Bank.
Founded in 1914 by the American Impressionists, the LAA continues the tradition of exhibiting and selling representational artwork, while also offering art instruction and lectures to the community. Lyme Art Association is located at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme, CT, within the national historic district.
