Greenwich News - March 10, 2010
Reader Submited Comments: "I am totally disgusted with the the Greenwich Time" (greenwichroundup.blogspot)
Dear Greenwich Roundup,
In Monday's Greenwich Time there was absolutely nothing about what was going to be discussed at that night's RTM meeting, despite many calls from myself and other school parents during the previous week. The RTM meeting was never listed in the town meeting calender of the Greenwich Time.
Then on Tuesday the Greenwich Time Comes out with the following headline:
RTM LEADER IRKED BY VOTE RULES
Greenwich Time staff reporter Niel Vigdor chose to focus his article on something that took up only a few minutes of the RTM Meeting and virtually ignored the cell tower issue that took up over 80% of the entire meeting. Now this morning's Greenwich Time only reports this little bit about the cell tower issue that dominated last nights RTM meeting.......
"Byrne's harangue opened up a long night for the legislative body during its second meeting of the new term, which was scheduled to culminate with a debate over a nonbinding resolution banning the location of cell towers within 1,500 feet of accredited schools.
The discussion on the resolution, which was borne out of a controversial proposal by T-Mobile to build a tower next to North Mianus School, didn't start until 10:15 p.m. at Central Middle School, where parents gathered to show their support for the safety measure.
"You have an opportunity tonight to send a very clean and clear message," said Peter Sherr, a school board member."
There was nothing about the discussion to including a Byram park in the sense of the meeting resolution amendment, nor was there anything about First Selectman Peter Tesei's promise to form a special cell tower committee.
I am told the Greenwich Time reporter didn't even bother to stay for the cell tower discussion.
He just stopped in to grab a few sound bites for a sloppy Greenwich Time front page article.
LB Byram
Brookfield man gets suspended sentence in bank fraud (Connecticut Post)
A 69-year-old Brookfield man drew a four-year suspended sentence in federal court in Hartford on Tuesday for his role in a scheme that allegedly netted him and a partner more than $6 million.
A 69-year-old Brookfield man drew a four-year suspended sentence in federal court in Hartford on Tuesday for his role in a scheme that allegedly netted him and a partner more than $6 million.
Greenwich now gets Crumbs (Connecticut Post)
Stamford_092608_ Crumbs Bake Shop opening soon on High Ridge Road. Special TBA Photo: ST, TBA / 00008050A Started in 2003 with a shop on the upper west side of New York City by Mia and Jason Bauer, the business now has 28 stores with plans to open its newest location on March 15 at 48 W. Putnam Ave., in Greenwich.
Stamford_092608_ Crumbs Bake Shop opening soon on High Ridge Road. Special TBA Photo: ST, TBA / 00008050A Started in 2003 with a shop on the upper west side of New York City by Mia and Jason Bauer, the business now has 28 stores with plans to open its newest location on March 15 at 48 W. Putnam Ave., in Greenwich.
Eleanor M. Ward (greenwichcitizen)
Eleanor M. Ward, 84, of Greenwich, died Feb. 16, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband.....
Eleanor M. Ward, 84, of Greenwich, died Feb. 16, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband.....
N.Y.a s Paterson Shuns Wall Street Stock Transfer... (businessweek)
New York Governor David Paterson, facing at least a $9 billion budget deficit, rejected a call for a stock transfer tax on Wall Street.... ... "If you want to move Wall Street to Greenwich, Connecticut, impose a stock transfer tax," Paterson said at a so-called town hall meeting in Brooklyn today. The proposal was ...
New York Governor David Paterson, facing at least a $9 billion budget deficit, rejected a call for a stock transfer tax on Wall Street.... ... "If you want to move Wall Street to Greenwich, Connecticut, impose a stock transfer tax," Paterson said at a so-called town hall meeting in Brooklyn today. The proposal was ...
Zoning commission to review private school's tree cutting (ctpost)
Last October, Greenwich Academy cut about 100 arborvitae trees that screened the school's tennis courts from Patterson Avenue....
Last October, Greenwich Academy cut about 100 arborvitae trees that screened the school's tennis courts from Patterson Avenue....
Himes hits the fitness circuit to tout affect of stimulus package (ctpost)
Congressman Jim Himes visits the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, having a tour of the facility, meets swimmers in the pool....
Congressman Jim Himes visits the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, having a tour of the facility, meets swimmers in the pool....
Suburbs a tough sell in real estate (thehour)
GREENWICHBy OSHRAT CARMIELBloomberg News Bryan Roddy says it seemed a smart investment in April 2007 when he and his partners bought a $1.2 million home in Greenwich, added two bedrooms and baths and priced it at $2.9 million to lure Manhattan buyers.....
GREENWICHBy OSHRAT CARMIELBloomberg News Bryan Roddy says it seemed a smart investment in April 2007 when he and his partners bought a $1.2 million home in Greenwich, added two bedrooms and baths and priced it at $2.9 million to lure Manhattan buyers.....
Malloy to announce run for governor (theday)
Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy says he'll officially announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for governor.... ... Commission on Wednesday, switching from an exploratory committee to a candidate committee for governor. Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont has also created a candidate committee for governor. Several other Democrats are still exploring possible bids ...
Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy says he'll officially announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for governor.... ... Commission on Wednesday, switching from an exploratory committee to a candidate committee for governor. Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont has also created a candidate committee for governor. Several other Democrats are still exploring possible bids ...
'Miss Daisy' drives to Curtain Call (ctpost)
Just in time for spring, Stamford's Curtain Call will stage "Driving Miss Daisy" through this month at its Dressing Room Theatre .... ... Hoke, and the transformations that occur in society and in their relationship as time passes. Nancy Thode of Greenwich and David Tate of Milford take on the lead roles. Brian Bianco of Stamford rounds out the cast, playing Daisy's son, Boolie...
Just in time for spring, Stamford's Curtain Call will stage "Driving Miss Daisy" through this month at its Dressing Room Theatre .... ... Hoke, and the transformations that occur in society and in their relationship as time passes. Nancy Thode of Greenwich and David Tate of Milford take on the lead roles. Brian Bianco of Stamford rounds out the cast, playing Daisy's son, Boolie...
Medical examiner: Multiple blunt traumatic injuries killed DTC chief Roberson (ctpost)
Photo: Dave Roberson, the Democratic Town Committee chairman, at the opening of the Greenwich Democratic Headquarters on Railroad Avenue in 2008.
Photo: Dave Roberson, the Democratic Town Committee chairman, at the opening of the Greenwich Democratic Headquarters on Railroad Avenue in 2008.
Area Stocks: PartnerRe slides (ctpost)
Area stocks took a slight dip Tuesday led by Priceline.com Inc. and PartnerRe. The Hearst/Bloomberg Southwest Connecticut Index went down 0.01 as 41 stocks fell, 36 gained, and four were unchanged.... ... service, lost $2.18 to close at $238, while Partner Re, an international reinsurer with its U.S. headquarters in Greenwich, slipped $1.74 to close at $77.43. W.R. Berkley Corp., a Greenwich-based insurance holding company, lost 50 cents to close at ...
Area stocks took a slight dip Tuesday led by Priceline.com Inc. and PartnerRe. The Hearst/Bloomberg Southwest Connecticut Index went down 0.01 as 41 stocks fell, 36 gained, and four were unchanged.... ... service, lost $2.18 to close at $238, while Partner Re, an international reinsurer with its U.S. headquarters in Greenwich, slipped $1.74 to close at $77.43. W.R. Berkley Corp., a Greenwich-based insurance holding company, lost 50 cents to close at ...
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Seven Must-Know Tips to Aid Divorce Clients
Lili A. Vasileff was in the midst of her own divorce, sitting in a circle of women at a support group, when she realized that few in the group understood the impact of the financial decisions they were making.
Lili A. Vasileff was in the midst of her own divorce, sitting in a circle of women at a support group, when she realized that few in the group understood the impact of the financial decisions they were making.
Gail Collins to speak at Greenwich luncheon April 8
The Fairfield County Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls has announced that Gail Collins will be the keynote speaker for its 11th annual luncheon on April 8 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls has announced that Gail Collins will be the keynote speaker for its 11th annual luncheon on April 8 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich.
Malloy to Make Gubernatorial Run Official
Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy will make it official on Wednesday and formally enter the already-crowded race for governor.
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Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy will make it official on Wednesday and formally enter the already-crowded race for governor.
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The Lives of Others
Everyone's talking about Hearst Connecticut's upcoming peek into the living rooms and tax returns of the men and women seeking elective office in the state....
... to those running for governor and U.S. Senate. Several candidates -- notably mega-millionaire Linda McMahon and Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont -- opted not to participate. "Linda submitted a very thorough and detailed personal financial ...
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Everyone's talking about Hearst Connecticut's upcoming peek into the living rooms and tax returns of the men and women seeking elective office in the state....
... to those running for governor and U.S. Senate. Several candidates -- notably mega-millionaire Linda McMahon and Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont -- opted not to participate. "Linda submitted a very thorough and detailed personal financial ...
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Agents & Agencies
... Ward Davol in the Field Point Road, Greenwich, office of William Raveis Real Estate was the top producer in December. Jean Ruggiero in William Raveis Real Estate's central ... p>
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... Ward Davol in the Field Point Road, Greenwich, office of William Raveis Real Estate was the top producer in December. Jean Ruggiero in William Raveis Real Estate's central ... p>
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Starwood Capital Group Appoints Steven Hankin as Managing Director,...
Starwood Capital Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm, today named Steven Hankin as Managing Director, Portfolio Operations, giving him oversight over Starwood's portfolio of corporate investments. He will be based in Starwood Capital's headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut and be part of the senior management team that reports directly to Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht. "I am personally ....
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Starwood Capital Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm, today named Steven Hankin as Managing Director, Portfolio Operations, giving him oversight over Starwood's portfolio of corporate investments. He will be based in Starwood Capital's headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut and be part of the senior management team that reports directly to Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht. "I am personally ....
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Westford startup lands $10 million in VC
BioBehavioral Diagnostics Co., a startup that is developing a tool to properly identify and diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, recently announced that it had landed $10 million in venture funding....
BioBehavioral Diagnostics Co., a startup that is developing a tool to properly identify and diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, recently announced that it had landed $10 million in venture funding....
... an $8.5 million effort in 2007. Investors included Sevin Rosen Funds of Dallas and Tullis-Dickerson & Co. Inc. of Greenwich, Conn. The company, which was started in Cambridge before moving to Littleton Road in Westford, said it planned to use the ...
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Ridgefield stuns Greenwich hockey for second time in a week
The Cardinals react to Jonathan Darula's first period goal as Greenwich High School hosts Ridgefield High in a boys hockey during the first round of the the Division I Boys Hockey Playoffs.
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The Cardinals react to Jonathan Darula's first period goal as Greenwich High School hosts Ridgefield High in a boys hockey during the first round of the the Division I Boys Hockey Playoffs.
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Gemm Learning Announces Haitian Relief Shoe Drive
Gemm Learning is also making its learning center locations in New York MATCHING GEMM CITY STUDENT DONATIONS AND ENROLLING ITS CENTERS AS SHOE COLLECTION POINTS and Connecticut available as collection points for new and gently used shoes, all to support the Haitian relief efforts....
Gemm Learning is also making its learning center locations in New York MATCHING GEMM CITY STUDENT DONATIONS AND ENROLLING ITS CENTERS AS SHOE COLLECTION POINTS and Connecticut available as collection points for new and gently used shoes, all to support the Haitian relief efforts....
....... dollar for dollar.a Gemm is also working locally, with collection boxes at its centers in Scarsdale, NY and Old Greenwich, CT. Tina Liberatore said a oeDonating shoes makes so much sense. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of ...
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Friendly Connections expands to serve growing aging population
As more and more Baby Boomers reach retirement age, the face of the country's aging population is expected to undergo a major metamorphosis....
... with a volunteer who visits their home on a weekly basis. Friendly Visitors is operated in partnership with the Greenwich Department of Social Services . In addition to the support and companionship services offered through Friendly Callers and ...
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As more and more Baby Boomers reach retirement age, the face of the country's aging population is expected to undergo a major metamorphosis....
... with a volunteer who visits their home on a weekly basis. Friendly Visitors is operated in partnership with the Greenwich Department of Social Services . In addition to the support and companionship services offered through Friendly Callers and ...
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SWRPA solicits community input on Route 1 shortcomings
The South Western Regional Planning Agency kicked off its grassroots effort to involve Darienites in a traffic, transportation and safety analysis of Route 1 with an open house at Darien Town Hall last Thursday.....
... is that when I-95 gets backed up, people get off on the Post Road as a shortcut alternative to get to Stamford or Greenwich or Darien or wherever they're going and all of a sudden now we have triple the number of cars on the road," Alexander said. ...
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The South Western Regional Planning Agency kicked off its grassroots effort to involve Darienites in a traffic, transportation and safety analysis of Route 1 with an open house at Darien Town Hall last Thursday.....
... is that when I-95 gets backed up, people get off on the Post Road as a shortcut alternative to get to Stamford or Greenwich or Darien or wherever they're going and all of a sudden now we have triple the number of cars on the road," Alexander said. ...
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Girls skiing wins first title, finishes undefeated season
A first-time winner in an underground winter sporter. The Darien High girls ski team won its first Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League Championship last Thursday after completing an undefeated regular season, finishing 14-0. "An unprecedented accomplishment indeed," Darien principal Dan Heron said....
A first-time winner in an underground winter sporter. The Darien High girls ski team won its first Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League Championship last Thursday after completing an undefeated regular season, finishing 14-0. "An unprecedented accomplishment indeed," Darien principal Dan Heron said....
... teams finishing within three seconds of each other. Darien led the way with a winning time of 322.56, trailed by Greenwich (323.90), Glastonbury (324.69), Barlow (325.40), Ridgefield (330.35), and Staples (331.31). Fairfield, Wilton and Weston ...
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Boys swimming has plethora of personal records at FCIACs
Each team enters the meet with different goals. And for the Darien boys, no team -- other than first-place Greenwich -- accomplished or exceeded those goals like it did last Thursday at the FCIAC swim championships.....
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Each team enters the meet with different goals. And for the Darien boys, no team -- other than first-place Greenwich -- accomplished or exceeded those goals like it did last Thursday at the FCIAC swim championships.....
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Higgins takes top swimmer award at FCIACs
Across the board, every Rams swimmer and coach repeated the same philosophy: It wasn't about FCIACs -- it was about states...
Across the board, every Rams swimmer and coach repeated the same philosophy: It wasn't about FCIACs -- it was about states...
... end of our season," Rams head coach Jason Paige said. "With a young team we're really focusing on the class meet." Greenwich continued its reign of supremacy, capturing the FCIAC title for the third consecutive year and for the 39th time in 40 years ...
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Gershwin! Our Love is Here to Stay @ First Congreg...
Event details: Gershwin! Our Love is Here to Stay Date: 03/12/10 Venue: First Congregational Church Start Time: 8:00PM Description: The Connecticut Playmakers present the original staged revue 'Gershwin! Our Love is Here to Stay' March 5, 6, 12 & 13 at 8:00pm and March 14 at 3:00pm at the First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old ...
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Event details: Gershwin! Our Love is Here to Stay Date: 03/12/10 Venue: First Congregational Church Start Time: 8:00PM Description: The Connecticut Playmakers present the original staged revue 'Gershwin! Our Love is Here to Stay' March 5, 6, 12 & 13 at 8:00pm and March 14 at 3:00pm at the First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old ...
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Economic reporter upbeat about future
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933 said "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," about the Depression...
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933 said "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," about the Depression...
....... of commercial real estate developers and associated businesses, at a luncheon Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich . The media, however, plays a critical role in shaping Americans' views of the nation's economic prospects. "The media and ...
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Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC
Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC By STEVE GEOGHEGAN Times Sports Editor GREENWICH -- Where the Westhill-Stamford co-op boys swimming and diving team would ultimate place in the FCIAC Championships hinged on the 400 freestyle relay team......
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Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC By STEVE GEOGHEGAN Times Sports Editor GREENWICH -- Where the Westhill-Stamford co-op boys swimming and diving team would ultimate place in the FCIAC Championships hinged on the 400 freestyle relay team......
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Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC
Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC By STEVE GEOGHEGAN Times Sports Editor GREENWICH -- Where the Westhill-Stamford co-op boys swimming and diving team would ultimate place in the FCIAC Championships hinged on the 400 freestyle relay team....
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Westhill-Stamford: 2nd in FCIAC By STEVE GEOGHEGAN Times Sports Editor GREENWICH -- Where the Westhill-Stamford co-op boys swimming and diving team would ultimate place in the FCIAC Championships hinged on the 400 freestyle relay team....
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Dolan Middle School's garden featured in nursery workshop
Sam Bridge Nursery in Greenwich will be offering a workshop on Saturday, March 20 on school and community gardens and Dolan Middle School's garden project will be a featured part of the discussion......
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Sam Bridge Nursery in Greenwich will be offering a workshop on Saturday, March 20 on school and community gardens and Dolan Middle School's garden project will be a featured part of the discussion......
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Ridgefield stuns Greenwich hockey for second time in a week
The Cardinals react to Jonathan Darula's first period goal as Greenwich High School hosts Ridgefield High in a boys hockey during the first round of the the Division I Boys Hockey Playoffs....
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The Cardinals react to Jonathan Darula's first period goal as Greenwich High School hosts Ridgefield High in a boys hockey during the first round of the the Division I Boys Hockey Playoffs....
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Legislators push for town control of cell tower placement
Wayne Jervis's wants some say in where local cell towers are placed. His "Mandate a Mile" petition states, "We want to control our cell tower siting locally, not through Connecticut's cellular tower Siting Council." The Connecticut Siting Council is solely responsible for approving requests by telecommunications companies to build cell towers.....
Wayne Jervis's wants some say in where local cell towers are placed. His "Mandate a Mile" petition states, "We want to control our cell tower siting locally, not through Connecticut's cellular tower Siting Council." The Connecticut Siting Council is solely responsible for approving requests by telecommunications companies to build cell towers.....
... from the various companies that we regulate." This ruling authority has been contested by Attorney General and Greenwich resident Richard Blumenthal on behalf of individual town actions protesting cell tower sitings. Of the current Cos Cob siting ...
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