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Monday, November 12, 2012

Trial field hosts Wiffle ball players



When the United Way of Greenwich asked the town's young people what they wanted in a Wiffle ball field, they received many suggestions.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5GnidoVf&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Trial field hosts Wiffle ball players



When the United Way of Greenwich asked the town's young people what they wanted in a Wiffle ball field, they received many suggestions.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5GnidoVf&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

T Magazine: What a Gas | Nate Lowman at the Brant Foundation



On Sunday, the art crowd car-pooled up to Greenwich, Conn., where Nate Lowman's aptly titled exhibition "I WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY CAREER" opened at the Brant Foundation .

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/what-a-gas-nate-lowman-at-the-brant-foundation/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Movin' on up at Greenwich Hospital



... of the hospital's approach to clinical quality, performance improvement and patient safety. Dr. Lipschutz, a Greenwich resident, received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and later completed his internal medicine internship and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101475-movin-on-up-at-greenwich-hospital.html

Police blotter



... appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on Friday. a Deborah Hall, 45, of 26 Mayfair Lane, turned herself into Greenwich Police Sunday on a warrant for allegedly assaulting a police officer in a Sept. 20 incident. She was released on a promise to ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QUQ9V5i5&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Spreading the Wealth



... hospital during a Russian air strike, he emigrated to the U.S. at 21 and started trading commodities. Today his Greenwich, Conn., firm makes markets in more than 400,000 securities and provides brokerage services in 19 countries. When pressed, ...

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703728004578105040167708684.html?mod=BOL_hpp_emr_1

At local specialty practice - Vitale brings microsurgical expertise



Orthopedic surgeon Mark Vitale has joined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PC and is now accepting patients at the multispecialty medical practice located at 6 Greenwich Office Park on Valley Drive II.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101474-at-local-specialty-practice-vitale-brings-microsurgical-expertise.html

Group looks to prove mountain lions live in Conn.



... or coyotes, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection . A mountain lion was seen in Greenwich and killed on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford last year, inflaming a controversy over whether the animals are roaming ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Group-hopes-to-prove-mountain-lions-live-in-Conn-4029184.php

Lives forever changed



... just a half-mile from the beach in Fairfield, end up flooding for the first time in the 31 years he's owned it. In Greenwich, Fire Lt. John Chimblo figured he'd make some overtime securing his town against the elements. And in Bridgeport, Red Cross ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/Lives-forever-changed-in-wake-of-Sandy-s-wrath-4027178.php

2 arrested in Greenwich shooting spree



Police are trying to determine why two men, one a Greenwich resident, went on a backcountry shooting spree late Sunday.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3KARYHC5&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich football team cruises past McMahon, improves to 7-0



Runningback Mark Bernstein # 35 of Greenwich High School blasts through a hole as Brien McMahon's James Pace # 70 gets an arm on him during the football game between Brien McMahon and Greenwich at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Saturday afternoon, Nov.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-football-team-cruises-past-McMahon-4029965.php

Police: Men Fired Rounds From Car in North Greenwich



Two men face weapons charges after they allegedly went on a brief shooting spree while driving through North Greenwich on Sunday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-men-with-ar-15-fired-rounds-from-car-in-north-greenwich

Athletes of the Week



Henry Wynne of Staples High School competes in the boys high school cross country meet at Greenwich Point, Tuesday afternoon, Oct.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Westport-News-Athletes-of-the-Week-4029889.php

Author to share Holocaust memoirs



... memoirs Mother and Me: Escape from Warsaw 1939 and A Ship in the Harbor and now he is bringing the discussion to Greenwich. For reservations, contact Gloria LaDestro, church office manager, at 203-869-9311, ext. 120, or e-mail This e-mail address is ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101472-author-to-share-holocaust-memoirs.html

Work of famed Beatles photographer exhibited



In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Beatles, Cavalier Gallery in Greenwich will present a special exhibition of photographs by Harry Benson, including his iconic images of "the fab four." Mr.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101473-work-of-famed-beatles-photographer-exhibited.html

Hopes to prove mountain lions in Conn.



... or coyotes, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A mountain lion was seen in Greenwich and killed on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford last year, inflaming a controversy over whether the animals are roaming ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/group-hopes-to-prove-mountain-lions-live-in-conn

Elmo Sex Charges



Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," is taking a leave of absence from the show in the wake of charges that he had sex with an underage boy, the website TMZ is reporting.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/bs-ae-kevin-clash-elmo-sexual-assault-charges-20121112,0,4857447.story

Turning the tide: Volunteers tackle Sandy's trail of beach devastation



... Angeletti Volunteers, from left, Justin Carroll, of Stratford, Mike Rupp, of Fairfield, and Sarah Stempien, of Greenwich, remove sand from a home on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Photo: BK Angeletti, B.K. ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Turning-the-tide-Volunteers-tackle-Sandy-s-trail-4029176.php

Nov. 30 deadline set for grants



Every year, the Junior League of Greenwich designates up to $5,000 of its funds to be awarded to one or more community organizations through its Community Grant Award and this year applicants have until Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101471-nov-30-deadline-set-for-grants.html

Reel Deal: Springdale's Critic's Choice Video Faring the Digital Age



... in for as long as I can. I think I'm the last store in Fairfield County. There's nothing in Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport. I don't know, there may be something up in Norwalk." He said another advantage he's had in weathering the storm is a ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/reel-deal-springdale-s-critic-s-choice-video-faring-the-digital-age

How You Can Get Cable, Cell Credit in Westport After Sandy



... concerns. DirecTV and Dish Network , the two largest U.S. satellite-TV providers, as well as Verizon's FiOS TV (in Greenwich only) service, are also providing credits for the time period during which customers were affected. Customers should call ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/how-you-can-get-cable-cell-credit-fairfield-county-after-sandy

Melinda T. Mancuso, 61, Port Chester Native



... by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc., 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/melinda-t-mancuso-61-port-chester-native

Mary J. Braccio, 88, Lifelong Greenwich Resident



Mary J. Braccio , 88, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, died following a long illness.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/mary-j-braccio-88-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Need a Flu Shot?



The Greenwich Health Department has rescheduled flue and pneumonia shot clinics which were cancelled because of Hurricane Sandy.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/need-a-flu-shot-0e99ccf8

Calendar, Courses and A Cure For Racial Imbalance



... of June 24, 2013 which includes 5 closure days in the 181 (day) school year." Because Hurricane Sandy closed Greenwich schools for an unprecedented 6 days, the impact on the school calendar was added to the Board of Education discussion last week. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/calendar-racial-imbalance

2 Face Charges in Burglary, Theft of Coins



A pair of Greenwich men have been arrested on charges they broke into a hoe and stole more than $10,000 in coins, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/2-face-charges-in-burglary-theft-of-coins

School Super Presents 2013-2014 Operating Budget



Citing academic excellence and fiscal efficiency as its dual drivers, Dr. William McKersie, the new Superintendent of the Greenwich Public Schools, presented his inaugural budget at last Thursday's Board of Education meeting held at Cos Cob School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/boe-budget

Fire at 12 Fairview Street Windsor Locks; No Injuries Reported



A police dispatcher said the fire department was on the scene at midnight and had the fire under control. He said no injuries were reported and ambulances sent to the scene were not used.

http://www.courant.com/community/windsor-locks/hc-windsor-locks-fire-1112-20121111,0,7121382.story

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