Greenwich Roundup: Thursday, September 5, 2013

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Greenwich Bank Robber Strikes Again

Police from Greenwich and Linden, N.J. are teaming up to search for this bank robbery suspect, who they say is responsible for three recent heists.

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Greenwich-Bank-Robber-Strikes-Again-222610081.html?

Bank Robbery Suspect Strikes Greenwich Again: Chase Bank

... dark pants, and was similar in appearance, stature and conduct to the suspect who robbed People's United Bank in Greenwich last week," said Lt. Kraig Gray. The suspect spoke to the teller in English with a strong Spanish accent and threatened to ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/bank-robbery-suspect-strikes-greenwich-again-chase-bank

UConn Baseball Team Works Out For Major League Scouts

... have much of its team back - with an influx of talented freshmen like Hill and outfielder Taylor Olmstead, from Greenwich, who turned down a six-figure offer from the Texas Rangers to keep his commitment to UConn. "For me, I thought the best choice ...

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-huskies/hc-uconn-baseball-0906-20130905,0,5438282.story

First Reserve Acquires Utilities Services Associates, Inc.

... and downstream, including resources, equipment and services and infrastructure. First Reserve has offices in Greenwich, CT; Houston; London and Hong Kong. Visit us at www.firstreserve.com for more information. About USA USA is a leading turnkey ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2013090531

Himes: Preventing Bullying, Preventing Future Tragedy

Congressman Jim Himes addresses bullying in a post on his website following the recent suicide of Greenwich High School sophomore Bart Palosz, 15, who took his life on the first day of school.

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/himes-preventing-bullying-preventing-future-tragedy_230e574d

Banana yellow house has appeal

... to Amy and George Whiteside . Rosemary Hall , founded in 1890, by Mary Atwater Choate in Wallingford, moved to Greenwich in 1900. Originally intended to teach the "domestic arts," the school under Ruutz Rees, a suffragist and militant feminist, was ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Banana-yellow-house-has-appeal-4768134.php

Cops: Same Man Robbed Linden, Greenwich Banks

Investigators believe the same man was behind bank robberies last month in Linden, N.J., and Greenwich, Conn.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/05/cops-same-man-robbed-linden-greenwich-banks/

Police Blotter

Greenwich police are investigating the thefts of two luxury vehicles from homes located only two miles apart in the backcountry over the course of Tuesday night, Aug. 20 and Wednesday morning, Aug. 21. While police investigators say it is too early to determine any connections between the two thefts, they serve as a reminder that, despite a quiet ... (more)

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Police-Blotter-4786960.php

Sources: Foley to announce candidacy this month

Foiled in his previous run for governor by a mere 6,500 votes, the former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and private equity manager from Greenwich is expected to embark this month on his campaign for the state's highest office, multiple people familiar with Foley's plans told Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Sources-Foley-to-announce-candidacy-this-month-4790302.php

On cue: Symphony conductors stand poised for new seasons

... In Bridgeport, the search is on for a new conductor, following Gustav Meier 's retirement last year. However, in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Ridgefield, music directors are ready to lead for another year. Here, through email interviews, they ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/On-cue-Symphony-conductors-stand-poised-for-new-4789735.php

Enjoy seeing seeds you saved and planted grow

... at the Stamford Yacht Club , Ocean Drive West. The show is from 1:30 to 8 p.m. and admission is free. Enter the Greenwich Dahlia Society 's Dazzline Dahlia Show. Experts and novices are invited to submit their dahlias for judging on Saturday, Sept. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Enjoy-seeing-seeds-you-saved-and-planted-grow-4789826.php

Lime Rock Historic 31: Collier Ferrari takes 'Best in Show,' race results

... Maine) from the "Speed & Style - GT Cars 1965-1970" category; and a 1964 Ferrari Lusso owned by Roger Werner of Greenwich, Conn., winning the "'Businessmen's Express,' GT cars 1960-1965" class. A highlight of this year's "Sunday in the Park" show ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/lime-rock-historic-31-collier-ferrari-takes-best-show-race-results?cid=rss

Greenwich Bank Robbery Suspect Hits New Jersey

Greenwich Police announced at a press conference Thursday two leads in the Aug. 28 People's Bank robbery in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-bank-robbery-suspect-also-suspected-in-linden-nj

Police Link Suspect To Bank Robberies In Greenwich And New Jersey

A man sought in the robbery of a Bank of America branch in Greenwich on Aug. 28 is suspected of also robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Linden, N.J., eight days earlier, according to police.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-link-suspect-bank-robberies-greenwich-and-new-jersey

Couple talks eggs as religious art at the Bruce Museum

... celebrations." The Klanckos will give a talk about the eggs, Traditional Christian Egg Art, at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich on Sunday, Sept. 8. The presentation, which coincides with the museum's current exhibition, "Eggs-hibition: Unscrambling ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Couple-talks-eggs-as-religious-art-at-the-Bruce-4789454.php

Guide to Open Houses in Greenwich

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house. To help, we'll use this space to bring you the most updated list of open houses nearby. And don't forget to look for our weekly installment of House Hunt on Thursdays on Greenwich Patch.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/guide-to-open-houses-in-greenwich_cab2a383

Association Services of Florida Welcomes Joanne Willoughby as President and CEO

... to Florida. In 1995, while working for a developer, Willoughby managed her first condominium association in Greenwich, Conn. She has also managed commercial, mixed use, medical and retail properties. Willoughby has been involved in three condo ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130905006281/en

If you build it . . . Customers have designs on local architect firm

This Greenwich waterfront home, designed by Granoff Architecs, features a metal roof, solar panels and dramatic landscaping.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/If-you-build-it-Customers-have-designs-on-4787265.php

Capturing the flag: Photographer finds that patriotism is alive and well 12 years after Sept. 11

Ever since Sept. 11, 2001 former Greenwich resident Robert Carley has been photographing images of the American flag in many unusual shapes and forms.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Capturing-the-flag-Photographer-finds-that-4787449.php

Connecticut Audubon appoints new president

Alexander Brash of Greenwich has been appointed president of the Connecticut Audubon Society which has state headquarters in Fairfield.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Connecticut-Audubon-appoints-new-president-4789326.php

Reverend Thomas Merton Rymph, 83, Of Greenwich, Pastor, Greenwich Parish

... Rev. Rymph was then called to serve in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1967. In 1975, he began work with the parish in Greenwich. He served there for 16 years. He was made Minister Emeritus in Greenwich. He retired in 1991 to Wit's End, and returned to ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/reverend-thomas-merton-rymph-83-greenwich-pastor-greenwich-parish