03/03/08 - News Reports From The Greenwich Time

Tesei delays P&Z picks
First Selectman Peter Tesei is taking the unusual move of holding up appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission unless the nominees pledge to change regulations to address drainage problems and other development complaints residents told him of when he campaigned for their votes last year.

Suspect's lawyer says Rubins reports are unavailable
The attorney for a man accused of causing a Greenwich plastic surgeon's fatal overdose last month faulted prosecutors for failing to turn over police reports.

Tractor-trailer slams into Merritt bridge
NORWALK - A tractor-trailer driving illegally on the Merritt Parkway about 7 p.m. yesterday hit the Grumman Avenue overpass in Norwalk, collapsing the truck, state police said.

Athletes spin to help fight breast cancer
NORWALK - After six hours and five water bottles, Karen Oert still pedaled her stationary bike vigorously yesterday to the beat of music, as did hundreds of others at the Fitness & Tennis Club.

State plugs Web site on long-term care
Gov. M. Jodi Rell and health care advocates are encouraging Connecticut residents to visit a state Web site that provides information about long-term care, including legal assistance, housing and home care.

A sweet success: Maple syrup draws record crowd
STAMFORD - Sunny weather, the opening of a LEGO exhibit and, of course, gooey maple syrup brought a record 4,900 visitors yesterday to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Maple Sugar Sunday.