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Monday, October 17, 2011

10/17/11 Greenwich Police Blotter: Corey Hansen Arrested For DWI

Corey Hansen, 31, of 14 Leslie Ave., was charged today with DUI and failure to signal. Hansen turned himself in after being advised that there was a warrant for his arrest stemming from an Aug. 20 motor vehicle accident. He posted $250 bond and is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford Oct. 24.

10/17/11 The Raw Overnight Greenwich News Feed

News Reports About Greenwich, CT

Suit against Greenwich Hospital to be heard Monday
Ct Post
Dr. Ian Rubins, a prominent surgeon at Greenwich Hospital, died of a heroin overdose in 2008.
A judge in state Superior Court in Waterbury court will hear arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by ...
Littlejohn & Co. Completes Acquisition of SunSource Holdings, Inc.
MarketWatch (press release)
GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, announced today that it has acquired SunSource Holdings, Inc., a leading independent North American fluid power and ...
Weld North to Acquire Learning House, a Leading Online Education Services Company
MarketWatch (press release)
GREENWICH, Conn., Oct 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Weld North Holdings LLC (Weld North), a firm investing in and operating companies in education, health and wellness, consumer services and marketing, announced today it has entered into a definitive ...
Greenwich synagogue considers condo project, nixing deal with adjacent private ...
The Republic
AP GREENWICH, Conn. — A Greenwich synagogue is considering building condominiums that could bring in as much as $18 million .... that a deal between Greenwich Reform Synagogue and Stanwich School could ...
The Future Is Theirs: GHS College Fair
Patch.com
said Dana Evans describing the impact of the Greenwich High School College Fair on her daughter's college search. For one night last week, Greenwich High School was on the college application map like a blinking beacon. While it is no substitute for ...

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10/17/11 Kim Augustine writes to endorse Greenwich Board of Education candidate Anna Saras Povinelli

To the editor:

I have known Anna and her family for 10 years. Over that time, I have come to know Anna as an extremely intelligent, capable, dedicated friend and mother. I believe that she possesses every essential characteristic that would qualify her to be an excellent member of the Board of Education.

It is hard to find someone who has more of a vested interest in our educational system.

She has four children in the Greenwich public schools. Her children and their education are her number-one priority. She is "in the trenches" and involved first hand with what goes on at their schools at every level. Her in-depth knowledge and understanding of the system is beyond compare.

I have also had the privilege of working on a board with Anna for three years. She was an integral part of the team. While never afraid to share her insight and thoughtful analysis, she always listened and took into account everyone's perspective. Anna is a team player, always striving to reach the best decision together.

Anna is an extremely smart person who will not rush to judgment. She is a thorough investigator and researches everything to ensure she has the facts before making conclusions. Refreshingly, Anna is not afraid to take a stand on a matter she believes in.

She has the strength and confidence to hold her ground. Simultaneously, I appreciate her willingness to see all sides of a discussion.

Lastly, she has the energy to never settle. She will always strive to achieve what is best for the children. She won't rest until she gets there. She is not a quitter. She gives everything she does a thousand percent. She has a heart of gold and she wants every child in the Greenwich public schools to get an education that is every bit what it should be, and then some.

She is an Advocate for every child in the Greenwich public schools, she is No Nonsense, she is Accountable to every parent and taxpayer in Greenwich. I urge you to vote for Anna Povinelli for the Board of Education.

Kim Augustine
Greenwich

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10/17/11 Occupy Greenwich - Schedule Of Events

Tuesday
The Town of Greenwich Affirmative Action Advisory Committee will host a workshop on bullying at noon Oct. 18 in the Cone Room at Town Hall. Dale Atkins, a licensed psychologist and author with more than 25 years of experience as a relationship expert, will discuss bullying in the workplace. The workshop is open to the public. Participants may bring their lunch. Soda, water, chips and cookies will be provided. For further information, contact Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Chairman Alma Rutgers at 203 618-0323.

Greenwich residents are invited to a series of community conversations to share their views and ideas about Greenwich Library’s services and priorities and help inform the library’s strategic plan for the future. Sessions will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Community Room at Byram Shubert Branch Library; at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Community Room at Cos Cob Branch Library; and at noon and 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Meeting Room at Greenwich Library. Each session will last 90 minutes and is limited to 40 participants on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Carol Mahoney at 203-622-7961 or visit www.greenwichlibrary.org.

Wednesday
Greenwich state representatives Fred Camillo, Livvy Floren and Lile Gibbons are sponsoring a Roundtable Business Forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the law firm of Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan, 500 W. Putnam Ave. The event will be hosted by attorney and state Rep. John Shaban, R-135th District. The event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and owners of all size businesses to share their ideas on encouraging job growth and creating a more favorable business climate in Connecticut. RSVP to Jackie Effren at 860-240-8384 or jackie.effren@cga.ct.gov.

The Garden Education Center will host a series of four field guide training courses Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Oct. 19. The center is seeking plant lovers who have an interest in educational programs to become field guides who take small groups on explorations through the Montgomery Pinetum in the fall and spring. The sessions, Oct. 19 and 26, Nov. 2 and 16, will offer training in a variety of horticulture experiences with GEC director of horticulture Lisa Beebe. The course is free for members, $15 for nonmembers.

The Round Hill Association, the Northwest Greenwich Association, and the Northeast Greenwich Association will host a forum for Board of Selectman and tax collector candidates at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The event will be moderated by the League of Women Voters. The audience will have an opportunity to submit questions at the debate. The candidates for First Selectman will debate at 7:00, followed by the candidates for Selectman at 7:30. The candidates for Tax Collector will debate at 8:00 pm. We hope you can join us for this informative neighborhood event.

Bob Smith will lead weekly discussions of Shakespeare’s Othello at Greenwich Library beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Cole Auditorium. Othello is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written approximately in 1603. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his wife Desdemona; his lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted ensign Iago. Because of its varied and current themes of racism, love, jealousy and betrayal, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatres and has been the basis for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. The program is free and open to all. Copies of the play will be provided. For more information, contact Matthew Sgritta at 203-622-7972.

The public is invited to attend a meeting of the recently formed Greenwich Toastmasters Club at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road. Members learn how to get rid of the fear of public speaking, how to articulate with confidence and get their message across clearly. The meeting is free of charge. Regular meetings are held the first, third, and when there is one, the fifth Wednesday of the month. To RSVP, call 914-563-2288.

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, located at 1 Holly Hill Lane, will hold a confidential, six-week support group for stepparents beginning Oct. 19. Participants can feel free to talk about personal challenges in being a stepparent during this sessions, which will try to provide the understanding, validation and appreciation that stepparents rarely receive. The sessions, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings, will be facilitated by licensed marriage and family therapist Linda Schlapfer.

The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association will host ethnologist and archeologist Edmundo Edwards at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 19 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 18 Lafayette Place. Edwards will speak about the ethnology and archeology of Easter Island. The presentation is open to the public. For more information, call John deCsepel at 203-637-2393 or Peter Schieferdecker at 203-622-0191.

Audubon Greenwich will host the Green Homes, Green Buildings Fall 2011 Lecture Series at the center, located at 613 Riversville Road. The series will include Green Building Rating Systems Oct. 19, Green Insulation & Ice Dam Prevention Nov. 17, Wine Cellar Design Essentials Dec. 8. Space is limited. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, visit greenwich.audubon.org. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 ext. 239.

Thursday
The Garden Education Center will present “Seasons of Flowers with George Von Tobel” at 10 a.m. Oct. 20. Participants will create a fall arrangement emphasizing the use of color. Course fee is $80 for members, $90 nonmembers.

The Byram Neighborhood Association will host its evening with the selectman candidates at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Paul’s Church, 286 Delavan Ave. in Byram. This Q&A forum is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to meet the candidates and listen to their positions on various issues.

Singles Under Sail, a sailing club for active singles, will hold their next social meeting at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. The meeting will feature Capt. Bernie Weiss, a USCG licensed master mariner and frequent speaker about GPS navigation and chart plotting. He is a yacht delivery captain and trains new boat owners and others in electronic navigation. At this meeting he will provide an informative program addressing the issues facing navigation by GPS and the dangers that may arise when using GPS as your sole navigation aid. Admission is $10 for the public and $5 for SUS members. For more information, call 203-847-3456 or visit www.singlesundersail.com.

District 9 of the Representative Town Meeting has an opening for the 2010-2011 term. The district represents the Glenville and Pemberwich areas. Anyone interested in filling the seat for the remainder of the term should contact Betsey Frumin 203-531-7203. The district will meet Oct. 20 to fill the vacancy.

Friday
The 29th annual Halloween Happenings will take place from from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, located at 449 Pemberwick Road. From 6 to 7 p.m., children will play games in Dracula’s Den, where they are guaranteed to win prizes and treats. Once again Rick Rock, the ever popular DJ, will be on hand to lead families through the limbo, mummy, and other dances. Everyone is welcome to come in costume. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $11 and may be purchased at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall, or through the mail. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. For a registration form, visit greenwichct.org.

Audubon Greenwich will present “Facing The Storm,” a film about bison, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Audubon center, located at 613 Riversville Road. American bison once dominated the plains, numbering in the tens of millions. Then they were nearly eradicated from the continent, changing the ecology and the entire plains culture forever. The film is an account of our tempestuous relationship with the iconic symbol of wild America and explores the future of bison in the t21st century. Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Space is limited. The price is $15 per person. Discounts online. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 ext. 239.

Saturday
Current Cub Scouts and interested boys grades 1 through 5 are invited to attend Cub Fun Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Byram Shore Park. Activities will include a tug-o-war, relay games, fire building, fishing pole casting and closing campfire. This event is free. Guests are asked to register at www.greenwichscouting.org. Contact Bob Gunsten for additional information at 203-869-8424 x111 or bob.gunsten@scouting.org.

Serendipity magazine will host the first Greenwich Food + Wine Festival to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance Oct. 22 and 23 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The weekend event will feature more than 60 food, wine and spirit experts, barbecue grill masters, Sunday brunch specialties, celebrity book signings, private-event tents and live performances by Rusted Root, Entrain and Sister Hazel, among others. There will be a Grand Tasting Gala Oct. 22 with live music and samplings from the region’s finest restaurants, as well as a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield. Festivities will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23. For more information or to buy tickets, visit serendipitysocial.com or call Serendipity at 203-588-1363. For information on sponsorship opportunities, ask for Molly Galterio.

The Crypt Choir of the King’s School in Canterbury, England will present a concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Christ Church Greenwich. The Crypt Choir has 40 mixed teen voices. Choristers and choral scholars from Christ Church will also sing in the concert. Tickets, $20 regular admission and $10 for students and seniors, are available at the door. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the church choir’s tour fund for its trip to York Minster next summer. For more information, contact the music office at 203-869-6600 ext. 23 or musicdept@christchurchgreenwich.org.

Audubon Greenwich will present “The World of Falling Leaves” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Audubon center, located at 613 Riversville Road. Ever wonder what happens to all the autumn leaves? Who eats and lives in them? How migratory birds like sparrows, towhees, and thrashers benefit from them? Should people mulch or compost with them? Find out when Ted Gilman explores New England leaves and the life created by them. All ages. RSVP to 203-869-5272 ext. 221.

The registrars of voters will hold a voter registration session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 in their office on the first floor of Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road. Required by state law, the session is the first of three upcoming opportunities for residents to register to vote or check their eligibility. The others are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7.

Sunday
The Greenwich Library Peterson Concert Series kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in the library’s Cole Auditorium. The band is committed to preserving and authentically presenting 1920s and ‘30s jazz and popular music. Giordano has appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and lent his talents to Francis Ford Coppola’s film “The Cotton Club” and half a dozen Woody Allen soundtracks. The concert is free and open to the public through the support of the Peterson Foundation. Doors open at 3 p.m. For more information, contact David Waring at 203-622-7917.

Audubon Greenwich will present a nature photo hike with Dan Burns from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Take your photography to the next level during this chance to get outdoors with other photographers. Professional sports photographer, Dan Burns, will lead this autumn hike in search of great images of this sanctuary region. Cost, $10 per person. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 ext. 239.

Serendipity magazine will host the first Greenwich Food + Wine Festival to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance Oct. 22 and 23 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The weekend event will feature more than 60 food, wine and spirit experts, barbecue grill masters, Sunday brunch specialties, celebrity book signings, private-event tents and live performances by Rusted Root, Entrain and Sister Hazel, among others. There will be a Grand Tasting Gala Oct. 22 with live music and samplings from the region’s finest restaurants, as well as a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield. Festivities will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23. For more information or to buy tickets, visit serendipitysocial.com or call Serendipity at 203-588-1363. For information on sponsorship opportunities, ask for Molly Galterio.

Ongoing
The New England Culinary Group is gearing up for “Eating Greenwich & Port Chester,” a week-long celebration of dining in the neighboring towns Oct. 16 to 21. A lead-in to Serendipity magazine’s Greenwich Food & Wine Festival Oct. 22 to 23, the event and will feature discounted prix fixe menus and special offers throughout the week. Prix fixe menus are set at $10.11 lunch and $20.11 dinner for mid-range restaurants and $18.11 lunch and $30.11 dinner for high-end restaurants. Restaurant offers can be found at www.newenglandculinarygroup.com. Restaurants who are interested in participating can contact the New England Culinary Group at linda@newenglandculinarygroup.com or 203.323.4185.

Greenwich Library will host a photography contest to celebrate Teen Read Week Oct. 16 to 22. This year’s theme, “Picture It!,” encourages teens to read a variety of materials, including graphic novels, movies, books about photography. Teens are invited to take a photo of their favorite place to read, whether it’s a favorite chair or a spot by the water. The contest is open to teens ages 12 to 18 who live and/or go to school in Greenwich. Submissions can be made electronically between 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 and 4:59 p.m. Oct. 15. For more information and full submission guidelines, visit www.greenwichlibrary.org/teens.

The work of artists Bryan Nash Gill and Sally Frank will be presented at the Kiernan Hall Nature Art Gallery at Audubon Greenwich Oct. 1 through 30. “Trees: Inside and Out” is an exhibition of monotypes, lithographs and relief prints that presents a portrait of one of nature’s most fundamental elements. A reception for the exhibition will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 9. For more information, call Audubon Greenwich at 203-869-5272.

The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will host the photography exhibition “Birds of Mill Pond” Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 in the library community room. Acclaimed photographer and author Joanne Bouknight will host an opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. October 4. Bouknight has been a Cos Cob and Greenwich resident since 1987. For more information, call the library at 203-622-6883.

The Greenwich Historical Society will present “Greenwich Community Artists: The Abstract Tradition” Oct. 5 through Nov. 16 at the Storehouse Gallery Shop, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob.. The exhibition features works by Ellen Hackl Fagan, Liana Moonie, Kimberly Dawn Salib and Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt. Admission is free. All works are available for sale, with part of the proceeds to benefit the Greenwich Historical Society. For more information, visit www.greenwichhistory.org.

The Bruce Museum will feature etchings by Pablo Picasso in “Picasso’s Vollard Suite: The Sculptor’s Studio,” on view June 18 to Oct. 16. The exhibition features key images of Picasso etchings from a group of 100 prints he made for the legendary art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard, on loan from a private collection. The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive in Greenwich. General admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, free for children under five and museum members. Free admission to all on Tuesdays. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. For information, call the Bruce Museum at 203-869-0376, or visit www.brucemuseum.org.

Audubon Greenwich will host the Green Homes, Green Buildings Fall 2011 Lecture Series at the center, located at 613 Riversville Road. The series will include Green Building Rating Systems Oct. 19, Green Insulation & Ice Dam Prevention Nov. 17, Wine Cellar Design Essentials Dec. 8. Space is limited. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, visit greenwich.audubon.org. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 ext. 239.

The Bruce Museum will present the exhibition “Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry” from July 16 through Feb. 26. The exhibition features an array of different types of jewelry, as well as samplings of minerals, precious stones and other materials from which artists have created an infinite variety of human adornment. The exhibition investigates the wide range of materials used to make jewelry, delves into the genesis of these natural materials, and explores the economic and environmental impact of our universal attraction to sparkle. The jewelry on display comes from all over the globe, including Myanmar and India. For more information, visit www.brucemuseum.org.

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10/17/11 Starbucks in the Greenwich Sukkah with Reb Allison - Wed., Oct. 19th at 9:15am


Join us for Starbucks in the Sukkah
with Reb Allison!
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The only thing better than meeting friends for coffee is joining our wonderful Reb Allison and friends for a morning of sharing and stories in our beautiful Temple Sholom sukkah!

Please join us for an informal coffee in the sukkah (just outside on the Davis Lounge terrace) at 9:15am - rain or shine - on Wednesday, October 19th.

We'll bring the coffee - just bring yourself.

If you need more information, please click here to
email Reb Allison.

We look forward to seeing you there - all are welcome!


Temple Sholom | 300 East Putnam Avenue | Greenwich | CT | 06830

10/17/11 Bill Effros To Greenwich Town Clerk Carmella C. Budkins: I Want To See The LEPC EPCRA Records

To: Greenwich Town Clerk Carmella C. Budkins

From: Bill Effros

Copy: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Connecticut Toxics Action Center
Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission Hearing Officer Ms. Lisa Seigel
Greenwich Board of Education
Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation
Greenwich Board of Selectmen
Greenwich District 7 Representative Town Meeting Members
Greenwich Town Attorney
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Subject: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Records

Date: Oct. 17, 2011

Dear Ms. Budkins:

I received the attached "MISA Update" describing emergency PCB remediation at Greenwich High School from Ms. Kim Eves, Director of Communications, Greenwich Public Schools, on Saturday morning, Oct. 15, 2011. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, all Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Records can be found in your office at 101 Field Point Road pursuant to The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Pursuant to Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Commission testimony by The Greenwich Town Attorney, Mr. John Wayne Fox, on September 27, 2011 with regard to PCB remediation at 10 Hillside Road, please immediately advise if the following documents are in your files located in Town Hall, and if so, when it would be convenient for me to come to your office to see them:

1. Certified Mail Notification to all abutting and downstream property owners that measurable PCB concentrations have been discovered at the 10 Hillside Road facility.

2. Notice filed by your office in a Greenwich newspaper of record that measurable PCB concentrations have been discovered at the 10 Hillside Road facility.

3. A PCB remediation waiver for 10 Hillside Road signed after July 1, 2011 by the Commissioner of The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, (DEEP) Mr. Daniel C. Esty.

4. The Agendas of all LEPC 10 Hillside Road PCB meetings, filed in your office 24 hours before the meetings took place.

5. Newspaper notice of all LEPC 10 Hillside Road PCB meetings filed by your office prior to the meetings.

6. The minutes of all LEPC 10 Hillside Road PCB meetings.

7. A record of all votes taken at all LEPC 10 Hillside Road PCB meetings.

8. The 10 Hillside Road "Facility Site Plan" submitted by LEPC to the EPA Emergency Planning Board.

9. Identification of facilities and transportation routes of extremely hazardous substances.

10. The description of emergency response procedures, on and off site.

11. The designated community coordinator and facility emergency coordinator(s) to implement the plan.

12. The outline of emergency notification procedures.

13. The description of how the probable affected area and population releases were determined.

14. The description of local emergency equipment and facilities and the persons responsible for them.

15. The outline of evacuation plans.

16. The training program for emergency responders (including schedules).

17. The methods and schedules for exercising emergency response plans.


Thanking you in advance for your attention to this emergency situation concerning the lives and health of our schoolchildren, teachers, and community members, I remain,

Respectfully,


Bill Effros
(10 Hillside Road Abutting Property Owner)

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10/17/11 CT NEWS ALERT: It's Not Just Greenwich That Is Getting A New Police Chief - New Haven Police Chief Resigning

New Haven Police Chief Resigning

Police Chief Frank Limon is out of the job, Mayor John DeStefano announced at a press conference Monday afternoon.

10/17/11 Greenwich Resident Linda McMahon Has Two Major Announcements

Dear Greenwich Friends,
It’s been almost a month since we first launched our 2012 campaign. Since that time, I have received the support of National Committeewoman Pat Longo, Tom Foley, 8 State Senators, 6 former State Party Chairmen and many more local leaders across Connecticut. And today, I am writing to share two major announcements.
I am thrilled to share the news that 25 Republican Town Committee Chairs have endorsed our campaign. I am very excited about the overwhelming amount of grassroots support we continue to receive. I hope that you take a moment to read the entire list on our website, and share this announcement on Facebook and Twitter.
That is not all.
Today we are unveiling a map of 850 endorsements from the hardworking people of Connecticut who publicly support my candidacy because they are tired of the professional politicians in Washington. Click the pins on the map to read why my job creation experience is what our state and our country needs.
We will be victorious because of our outstanding grassroots supporters, like you. If you haven’t already, please consider adding your name to our map of supporters.
Thank you for your continued support,

Linda

10/17/11 The Greenwich Topix - (6 stories) - Food Day Celebration Features Nationally Recognized Experts Offering Advice on Improving School Food

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Greenwich - News October 17, 2011


Food Day Celebration Features Nationally Recognized Experts Offering Advice on Improving School Food
(I-Newswire)
Amy Kalafa, author of Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children's Health and producer/director of the acclaimed documentary film Two Angry Moms, and John Turenne, founder & President of Sustainable Food Systems, a nationally recognized leader and innovator in sustainable food practices, will join forces ... (more)

Did You Know? Crayons Came From Greenwich
Did You Know? Crayons Came From Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich)
As many children sit down to draw and color pumpkins, ghosts and goblins this Halloween season, did you know that Greenwich has an important connection with a much-loved and time-honored tool of youthful creativity - the Crayola crayon? Old Greenwich resident Edwin Binney co-invented the Crayola crayon in 1903 with his cousin and business partner, ... (more)

Road Crews Toil As Fairfield County Bridges Age (The Daily Westport)
Three people died and three others seriously injured when 100-foot span of Interstate-95 collapsed in the early morning of June 28, 1983.

2 men honored as piece of downtown Greenwich history dedicated (News Times)
Dozens of those family members, as well as local dignitaries, did plenty of talking Sunday at the top of Greenwich Avenue about what kind of person he was and his contribution to Greenwich.

Conn. man who posed as hurt soldier is spared jail (Fox5Vegas)
GREENWICH, Conn. - A Connecticut man who posed as a wounded soldier has been spared jail but is forbidden from leaving his home on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.


Greenwich Local Business

Martin Lawrence Galleries Beach Street San Francisco Hosts Artist and ... (PRWeb)
Martin Lawrence Galleries invites you to meet artist Francois Fressinier as they unveil his latest original paintings.


10/17/11 Jim Himes Says Thank you

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Dear Friends,

As another fundraising quarter closes, I want to thank you for your continued support. Your work, friendship, and contributions are absolutely essential to our effort to push against the radical Republicans in the House and for a return to thoughtful and constructive leadership that focuses on the millions of hard-working Americans who still cannot find jobs.

There was a rare glimmer of hope this week as we passed three bipartisan trade deals that economists estimate will create just shy of 80,000 jobs nationwide. We also passed a bill that will provide assistance to Americans who lose their jobs due to trade.

However, there was also business as usual. For the SEVENTH time this year, Republicans voted to restrict a woman's right to choose. They also brought up two bills that erode the regulations that keep our air and water safe and clear.

This is not job creation.

Job creation is working in a bipartisan way to show the world--consumers, businesses large and small, and investors--that Washington is a functional place where good ideas matter. Job creation is putting people to work fixing our bumpy roads and rebuilding our crumbling bridges. We know we will make these investments eventually, so why not do it now--when folks need the jobs and before more people are injured or killed in automobile accidents? Job creation is enabling entrepreneurs to turn ideas into products. Job creation is also fixing our schools so our kids are ready to compete. I appreciate your support for these priorities. I couldn't fight this fight without you.

Thank you for all you do.

Sincerely,
Jim

10/17/11 Erev Simchat Torah - A Night of Celebration and Revelry


Erev Simchat Torah -

A Night of Celebration and Revelry!

torah scroll

Thursday, October 20th, 6:30pm


Join us and experience the Joy of the Torah!

Temple Sholom students/teens reading from a completely unrolled Torah scroll!

Dancing with the Torah to the music of a band led by guest artist Sheldon Low!

Bimah Trivia to test your Torah skills!

Festive revelry for one and all!

For more information, contact Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or email

her at alice.schoen@templesholom.com.


Temple Sholom | 300 East Putnam Avenue | Greenwich | CT | 06830

10/17/11 Greenwich Magnet Moms Lets You “Express It!” and more from Greenwich Patch


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Greenwich Magnet Moms Lets You "Express It!"

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The Future Is Theirs: GHS College Fair

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Blankley Outlines Why He's 1st Selectman Candidate

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Colleague Supports Povinelli for Board of Ed

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Greenwich Scores and Standings: Oct 17

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Your interactive, daily digest for all Greenwich scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports


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October 17, 2011

The Future Is Theirs: GHS College Fair

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10/17/11 Road Crews Toil As Fairfield County Bridges Age And More In The Daily Greenwich

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Road Crews Toil As Fairfield County Bridges Age
by Richard Weizel | 10/17/11

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Most of Connecticut's bridges are at least 50 years old – some even built as far back as the late 19th and ...

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Suburban Dad: Cat Whisperer Wanted
by Marek Fuchs | 10/17/11

When I moved to the suburbs from Greenwich Village 12 years ago, I feared mental inertia, grinding physical boredom and the lack of ...

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Did You Know? Crayons Came From Greenwich
by Christopher Shields, Greenwich Historical Society Archivist | 10/17/11

GREENWICH, Conn. — As many children sit down to draw and color pumpkins, ghosts and goblins this Halloween season, did you know that ...

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Check Out Greenwich's Town Meetings
by Anna Helhoski | 10/17/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – Here is a list of town meetings scheduled in Greenwich this ...

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Greenwich Pharmacist Catches the 'Biggies'
by Joseph Cole | 10/17/11

Most of Sleepy Hollow resident Glen Taylor's work at Greenwich Hospital passes without much notice. Seldom do the patients realize ...

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