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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Crystal (ball) clear



... made up of local politicians lawyers, businessmen, and other professionals, who predicted the victory in Greenwich Citizen back in July. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images Four months ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Crystal-ball-clear-4017283.php

Centers of attention: Weicker and church congregation honored at agency's Annual Meeting



... President Bob Arnold, center, congratulates Renie Blair, left, and Bev Jomo, of First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich on receiving Family Centers' 2012 Family Champion Award. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT For 35 years now, Bunny Weicker of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Centers-of-attention-Weicker-and-church-4017273.php

Denver nugget: YMCA of Greenwich Aquatics girls water polo team brings home gold from Colorado



The YMCA of Greenwich Aquatics 12U Girls Water Polo Team recently won gold at the USA Water Polo 2nd Annual 12 & Under National Championship - the "2012 Rock-tober Classic." Playing for the Greenwich team, above, were First Row: Sophia Guo and Charlotte Hallisey; Second Row: Julia Merrill, Anne Robinson, Elizabeth Bradley and Coach Kim Tierney ... (more)

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Denver-nugget-YMCA-of-Greenwich-Aquatics-girls-4017302.php

Strong Winds Expected Through Thursday Morning



... ower lines. Total snowfall could reach up to four inches away from the coast. Some coastal municipalities, such as Greenwich and Milford , have urged residents living nearing the Long Island Sound to evacuate, as the high tide could lead to flooding.

http://orange.patch.com/articles/strong-winds-expected-through-thursday-morning-4e9be01c

Storm bandits broke into power-out businesses, cops charge



... in Rye and North Castle, but they are also suspected of burglaries in Harrison, and the Connecticut towns of Greenwich, Fairfield, Redding and Darien in a spree that started Thursday. "They were specifically targeting areas with no power," said ...

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Nor'easter bearing down on Connecticut



... into the region. Fairfield CT 11/7/12 A woman waits for the bus in the snow, during the Nor'easter on East Putnam, Greenwich Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Photo: Helen Neafsey / Greenwich Time A woman walks with an umbrella in the snow on ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Nor-easter-to-bring-rain-wind-some-snow-4015701.php

Himes triumphs in race for third term



... to re-election. This time he even brought his hometown with him. For the first time, the Cos Cob resident won Greenwich, edging Mr. Obsitnik by a 14,433-to-14,021 margin. Mr. Himes called it a "tough and long campaign," particularly since the ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101448-himes-triumphs-in-race-for-third-term.html

New Canaan girls swim team takes third place at FCIAC championships



Greenwich and New Canaan each had their moments during Tuesday's FCIAC girls swimming championships, but the final one belonged to a team that has ridden a big, Blue Wave of momentum for most of the season.

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11292/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=mB6VbmN8&pn=0

Philosophy Professor Probes Whether Or Not Einsteina s Work Has Jewish Roots



... appearances and hosted Q&A sessions. He has events scheduled at Jewish Community Centers in Dallas, Detroit and Greenwich, Conn., as well as Leeds University in England, the University of Alabama and St. John's University. "The book covers a lot of ...

http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/33242/

UPDATED: New Canaan girls swim team takes third place at FCIAC championships



Greenwich and New Canaan each had their moments during Tuesday's FCIAC girls swimming championships, but the final one belonged to a team that has ridden a big, Blue Wave of momentum for most of the season.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-girls-swim-team-takes-third-place-at-4016866.php

Strong Winds Expected Through Thursday Morning



... last week. Total snowfall could reach up to four inches away from the coast. Some coastal municipalities, such as Greenwich and Milford , have urged residents living nearing the Long Island Sound to evacuate, as the high tide could lead to flooding.

http://southbury.patch.com/articles/strong-winds-expected-through-thursday-morning-44214fbe

Snow, wind as Nor'easter is feltSchools, airlines close; utilities hunker down



... into the region. Fairfield CT 11/7/12 A woman waits for the bus in the snow, during the Nor'easter on East Putnam, Greenwich Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Photo: Helen Neafsey / Greenwich Time A woman walks with an umbrella in the snow on ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Nor-easter-bearing-down-on-Connecticut-4015701.php

Nor'easter bearing down on Connecticut



... into the region. Fairfield CT 11/7/12 A woman waits for the bus in the snow, during the Nor'easter on East Putnam, Greenwich Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. A woman walks with an umbrella in the snow on Greenwich Avenue during the Nor'easter, in ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Nor-easter-to-bring-rain-wind-some-snow-4015701.php

Darien girls swim team wins FCIAC championships



Greenwich and New Canaan each had their moments during Tuesday's FCIAC girls swimming championships, but the final one belonged to a team that has ridden a big, Blue Wave of momentum for most of the season.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-girls-swim-team-wins-FCIAC-championships-4016867.php

Greenwich Cancels After-School Activities For Wednesday



GREENWICH, Conn. All after-school activities have been canceled for Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the Greenwich Public Schools website.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-cancels-after-school-activities-wednesday

Greenwich Re-Schedules Halloween For Sunday



GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich kids who may have been disappointed that trick-or-treating was put on hold by Hurricane Sandy are in for some good news: Halloween will be celebrated by the town on Sunday, according to the office of the First Selectman.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-re-schedules-halloween-sunday

428 Still Without Power In Greenwich As New Storm Looms



... out of 1,240,246 total customers served by CL&P were out of power across Connecticut as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. GREENWICH, Conn. Only one percent of Connecticut Light & Power customers remained without power in Greenwich Wednesday morning, more than ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/428-still-without-power-greenwich-new-storm-looms

Greenwich Votes GOP for President, U.S. Senate



GREENWICH, Conn. Update 11 a.m.: Absentee ballots have been counted in Greenwich and all vote totals are now official.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-votes-gop-president-us-senate

Nor'easter bearing downSchools, airlines close; utilities brace for impact



... into the region. Fairfield CT 11/7/12 A woman waits for the bus in the snow, during the Nor'easter on East Putnam, Greenwich Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Photo: Helen Neafsey / Greenwich Time A woman walks with an umbrella in the snow on ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Nor-easter-bearing-down-on-Connecticut-4015701.php

As Winter Storm 'Athena' Moves In, Greenwich Urging Coastline Evacuation



Say it ain't snow...as Greenwich and the rest of the tri-state region continues its collective recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the first named winter storm of the season-Athena is dropping snow and sleet Wednesday afternoon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/as-winter-storm-athena-moves-in-greenwich-urging-coastline-evacuation

Election 2012: Greenwich Republicans have big wins



Given that it was another night of domination for the Greenwich Republican Party in town, Republican Town Committee Chairman Jim Campbell had a few ideas about how to redraw the map.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101446-election-2012-greenwich-republicans-have-big-wins.html

McMahon taps out in Senate run, Murphy cruises to victory



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Ms. McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101447-mcmahon-taps-out-in-senate-run-murphy-cruises-to-victory.html

Town warns of winter storm's impact, voluntary evacuation of coastal areas encouraged



... system, GPD Capt. Mark Kordick said that the storm is expected to increase in intensity as it moves into Greenwich on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Capt. Kordick said that the latest forecast models show an extended period of high winds and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101469-town-warns-of-winter-storms-impact-volunary-evacuation-of-coastal-areas-encouraged.html

Frantz cruises to third term



... for state represenative of the 149th District. Democratic candidates for the General Assembly gathered at the Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave., to view election night results on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Amy Mortensen / Connecticut ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Frantz-cruises-to-third-term-in-state-Senate-4016077.php

Murphy claims victory in U.S. Senate race



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thevalleygazette/news/localnews/133157-murphy-claims-victory-in-us-senate-race.html

Greenwich Dems Lick Wounds After Losing Hard Fought State Races



It was another tough election for Greenwich Democrats who this year put up four candidates for the state General Assembly only to have all four lose.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-dems-lick-their-wounds-after-losing-hard-fought-state-races

Castro appointed to CAIS board of directors



Marjorie Castro, Head of Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools .

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101413-castro-appointed-to-cais-board-of-directors.html

After school and evening activities cancelled for Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie has officially cancelled all Greenwich Public Schools after school and evening activities for today, Wednesday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101445-after-school-and-evening-activities-cancelled-for-greenwich-public-schools.html

McMahon loses in her second run for U.S. Senate



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/133147-mcmahon-loses-in-her-second-run-for-us-senate.html

Himes wins third term



... to re-election. This time he even brought his hometown with him. For the first time, the Cos Cob resident won Greenwich, edging Mr. Obsitnik by a 14,433-to-14,021 margin. Himes called it a "tough and long campaign," particularly since the election ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/133148-himes-wins-third-term.html

Stock Downgrades: Time to Take Profits in AOL?



... pads, skidded 6.84% as it became obvious yesterday's election will still be powerless to prevent our fiscal cliff. Greenwich Connecticut-based candle-maker Blyth (BTH) fell 3.11% during the day and lost a further 2.12% after-hours. Clearly the hedge ...

http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/255EDJI-upgrades-downgrades-initiations-stock-market/11/7/2012/id/45632

Greenwich Votes GOP for President, U.S. House, Senate



GREENWICH, Conn. President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term in office, but Greenwich voted Tuesday for former Massachusetts Gov.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-votes-gop-president-us-house-senate