Greenwich Roundup: Monday, August 5, 2013

Monday, August 5, 2013

Jewel High Collection is now available at the Garden State Mall

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http://www.prlog.org/12187355-jewel-high-collection-is-now-available-at-the-garden-state-mall.html

A Staunch Supporter Has Died

... Caitlin, Ben, Bo and Caroline, of Short Hills, NJ; Andrew, Heliane and their children, Maddy, Jack and Anna, of Greenwich, CT; and Douglas, Tracey and their children, Taylor, Ashley, Abbey and Cameron, of Summit, NJ; brother, Joe Green, of ...

http://www.centredaily.com/2013/08/05/3721306/a-staunch-supporter-has-died.html#storylink=rss

Hollywood Mega-Producer Lists $32M Home

Hollywood mega-producer Bob Weinstein listed his home in Greenwich, Conn. for $32 million.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/slideshow/bob-weinsteins-conn-mansion-sale-32-million-6636854

Charles W. Ford, Sr., 76, Lifelong Riverside Resident, Painting Contractor

Ford was a painting contractor in Greenwich for over 40 years. He was a volunteer driver for the American Red Cross in Greenwich and loved helping people.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/charles-w-ford-sr-76-lifelong-riverside-resident-painting-contractor

Mary Dudas, 59, Of Greenwich, Administrative Assistant, Town Of Greenwich

... Chester, N.Y., to George Lowden and Edythe LaPolice-Lowden. She was an administrative assistant for the Town of Greenwich for many years. Dudas is survived by her parents; children, Walter Dudas Jr., Megan Dudas, and Melissa Dudas; sisters, Barbara ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-dudas-59-greenwich-administrative-assistant-town-greenwich

Richard Stephan Basile, 47, Of Greenwich, Master Sheet Metal Worker

Basile was born July 25, 1966, in Greenwich, son of Richard Basile and Christine Basile of Stamford.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-stephan-basile-47-greenwich-master-sheet-metal-worker

Margaret A. Derocle, 92, Longtime Greenwich Resident

Derocle was born March 30, 1921, in Manhattan where she resided along with her husband and family until moving to Greenwich in 1969.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/margaret-derocle-92-longtime-greenwich-resident

Jobs Numbers Have You Down? There's Something You Can Do

... help! Volunteering with Family Centers' Reaching Independence Through Employment ( RITE ) program in Stamford and Greenwich can be as easy as brushing up on your job skills. The agency's RITE program helps clients gain greater self-sufficiency ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/rachel-reeses-blog/p/help-your-neighbor-on-the-road-to-employment

Moving Forward, Looking Back / Remnants of Fairfield farming tradition survive

... has been farming oysters since the 1940s, and they work an astounding 24,000 acres of oyster beds from Branford to Greenwich. Fairfield's smallest farm is a 400-square-foot sliver of pasture that was passed along from an adjacent pasture. The other ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/opinion/article/Moving-Forward-Looking-Back-Remnants-of-4706988.php

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

Here are a few highlights of things to do in Greenwich this week. Check out our Events calendar for more items.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-21

Metro-North New Haven Line Schedule Adjustments As Of Monday, August 5th

... stations 1-2 minutes later than the times shown in the July 1 timetables. This train will no longer stop at Greenwich. a The 4:27 PM from Stamford to New York will depart Stamford station 5 minutes earlier, at 4:22 PM. Times at all other stations ...

http://madison-ct.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/metronorth-new-haven-line-schedule-adjustments-as-of-monday-august-5th

Podraza offers response

East Greenwich High School Principal Michael Podraza recently stated that the school, which received a 'warning' classification from the Rhode Island Department of Education, will rise to the challenge in closing the achievement gaps, but also noted that the NECAP scores in both math and writing are still among the highest in the state.

http://www.ricentral.com/content/podraza-offers-response

First Tee: Pat Wilson captures Met Amateur in convincing fashion over Trevor Randolph

... title in convincing fashion over Trevor Randolph of Wyckoff, 8 & 7, in the 36-hole final at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn. "I played well on the back nine, he just outplayed me for sure," Wilson told the MGA's website after the win. "I just ...

http://www.nj.com/golf/index.ssf/2013/08/first_tee_pat_wilson_captures.html

XPO Logistics Announces Common Stock Offering

GREENWICH, Connecticut - August 5, 2013 - XPO Logistics, Inc. today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, subject to market and other conditions.

http://www.pr-inside.com/xpo-logistics-announces-common-stock-offering-r3761787.htm

Pizza Fritta, Bike a Ride and a Bit of Broadway in Greenwich

... 5:22 p.m. Sunrise is at 5:53 a.m. with sunset at 8:06 a.m. Life's a Trip: Bike the Ride! - Learn about cycling in Greenwich. Greenwich Safe Cycling, Green Drinks and the YMCA team up for a fun, family night all about cycling in Greenwich on ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/pizza-fritta-bike-a-ride-and-a-bit-of-broadway-in-greenwich

How a Beige Book Could Shed Light on China's Shadow Economy

... hovering around 4%. Unfortunately, the measure excludes migrant and rural workers. Miller likens it to, "Going to Greenwich, Connecticut, and surveying 36-to-40-year-old white males." The China Beige Book, on the other hand, shows a job market full ...

http://world.time.com/2013/08/05/how-a-beige-book-could-shed-light-on-chinas-shadow-economy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fthe_china_blog+%28TIME%3A+The+China+Blog%29

Obituary: Richard S. Basile, 47; Greenwich Native, Metal Sheet Worker

... away peacefully after a short courageous battle against cancer. He was 47. . Richard was born on July 25, 1966 in Greenwich, he was the loving son of Christine Basile of Stamford, and the late Richard Basile. Mr. Basile was a 1984 graduate of ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/obituary-richard-s-basile-47-greenwich-native-metal-sheet-worker

Letter: Selectman Marzullo Seeks Voter Support, Ideas to Improve Community

To the Editor: A little over four years ago, I asked voters to take a chance on a rather unknown face in Greenwich politics.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/letter-selectman-marzullo-seeks-voter-support-ideas-to-improve-community

Cake Boss To Move Into Connecticut With Shop In Greenwich

Carlo's Bakery, the setting of the famous TLC series "Cake Boss," will open up a new shop in downtown Greenwich, according to NBC Connecticut .

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/business/cake-boss-move-connecticut-shop-greenwich

Pops and 'robbers': Rich kid says dad emptying trust fund

... trust funds in residences, yachts and personal property he uses for his own personal benefit." Tres, who lives in Greenwich, Conn., says the fund was established when he was 18 with his dad and his mom, Barbara, as trustees. After being threatened ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/pops_and_robbers_To73aA3vAm77iY9gFB11XL?

Business Briefs: Ontario steel workers reject offer

... and accompanying Westin Convention Center hotel Downtown are under new ownership. Starwood Capital Group, a Greenwich, Conn.-based global investment company, formally closed on the purchase of the properties today. The sales price was not ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/ontario-steel-workers-reject-offer-697813/