Greenwich Roundup: Thursday, September 19, 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Old Greenwich home recovering from slow start on the market

An outdining at Middle Way Road gave a tour for Greenwich real estate, in Old Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/articleGallery/Old-Greenwich-home-recovering-from-slow-start-on-4828248.php

Men Face Assault Charges in Separate Greenwich Incidents

A man who Greenwich Police say followed another man out of a restaurant restroom and onto Railroad Avenue and assaulted him, after the pair apparently bumped into one another, has been arrested on an assault charge.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/men-face-assault-charges-in-separate-greenwich-incidents

UPDATE 1-FINRA tightens screws on Wall Street broker bonus disclosures

... lawyers and recruiters. The proposal "feels a bit heavy-handed," said Jeff Bischoff, a brokerage recruiter in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. "Good, prudent advisers move firms when they no longer feel their current firm is providing them with the ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/19/finra-bonus-idUSL2N0HF1ZK20130919?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Waveny pool decision should have gone through council

... state of Connecticut," he said, referencing the 2001 Connecticut Supreme Court case Brenden Leydon v. The Town of Greenwich, which ruled that parks must be open to everyone. Recreation Director Steve Benko said the town was aware of that ruling, and ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Waveny-pool-decision-should-have-gone-through-4827087.php

Elfriede 'Brandi' Hios, 80; Old Greenwich Resident Known for Her Cooking, Gardening

From bosakfuneralhome.com/ Elfriede Hios, a longtime resident of Old Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/elfriede-brandi-hios-80-old-greenwich-resident-known-for-her-cooking-gardening

Greenwich Poised to Continue to Attract Business, Residents

First Selectman Peter Tesei gives his annual State of the Town message to the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/greenwich-poised-to-continue-to-attract-business-residents

Culture Shock; Wining on the Water; A Boat Show

Good morning Greenwich! Look like Mother Nature is dishing out another gorgeously sunny end of summer type day, according to the National Weather Service.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/culture-shock-wining-on-the-water-a-boat-show

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Alister Walker

Walker, who has owned a home in Greenwich, was born Sept. 19, 1982 in Gaborone, Botswana, He is a professional squash player who represented England and now represents Botswana.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-alister-walker

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Trey Wingo

Wingo became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities in 2007 and is a member of their celebrity board, called the Friends of RMHC.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-trey-wingo

State Reimburses Fairfield County Schools For Safety Enhancements

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Danbury, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport and Stamford are among the seven school districts in Fairfield County chosen to receive state funding to enhance school security after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/schools/state-reimburses-fairfield-county-schools-safety-enhancements

Video: Tesei Addresses State of the Town

... the Town is thriving and primed to continue as a beacon others look to emulate." said First Selectmen Peter Tesei. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei address business leaders and community members Wednesday afternoon during the annual State of ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/15688/Tesei-Addresses-State-of-the-Town

Greenwich YWCA Celebrates Women Who Contribute To The Town

The Greenwich YWCA will celebrate local women and their contributions to the community Thursday at the annual Spirit of Greenwich Awards.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-ywca-celebrates-women-who-contribute-town

Ferrer Freeman, Morgan Stanley AIP forge partnership

... represented by a team from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ferrer Freeman & company, LLC is a private equity firm located in Greenwich, CT focused on making growth capital investments in healthcare companies. Since its founding in 1995, FFC has invested over ...

http://www.m2.com/m2/web/story.php/20133352248

Few attend hearing on GHS soil cleanup

Town of Greenwich Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Amy Siebert, right, speaks with RTM member, Bob Tuthill, District 4, during the open house forum announcing contamination findings and the proposed remediation plans for the toxic substances found on the grounds of Greenwich High School at Greenwich High School, Wednesday night, ... (more)

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Few-attend-hearing-on-GHS-soil-cleanup-4826390.php