Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Stamford firm offers helicopters as solution to Metro-North commuters woes

Day 8 of the Metro-North has cool off at I-95 traffic in Darien, Stamford and Greenwich in Conn., October 2, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Stamford-firm-offers-helicopters-as-solution-to-4864629.php

Coming Attractions: Graham Elliot Is Opening a Restaurant in Greenwich, CT

Chef and MasterChef judge Graham Elliot has announced plans to open a new restaurant in Greenwich, Connecticut .

http://eater.com/archives/2013/10/02/graham-elliot-is-opening-a-restaurant-in-greenwich-ct.php

Letter: 'Bernstein Uniquely Qualified' for Board of Ed

I've lived in Greenwich for the past 18 years and have never endorsed a candidate for political office.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-bernstein-uniquely-qualified-for-board-of-ed

The Reveal: Graham Elliot's New Restaurant Will Be In...

... today that Elliot, and longtime Director of Operations Merlin Verrier , are opening Primary Food & Drink in Greenwich, CT this winter. It will be Elliot's first restaurant outside of Chicago. Elliot and Verrier will spin classic American comfort ...

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/10/02/graham-elliots-new-restaurant-is-coming-togreenwich-ct.php

I support the re-election of Tod Laudonia as tax collector for the town of Greenwich, and here's why: Performance: Tod is Greenwich's first Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector or CCMC.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-to-the-Editor-4862951.php

Greenwich PS Begins Districtwide iPad Rollout with Professional Development

Connecticut's Greenwich Public Schools has started rolling out phase 1 of its digital learning initiative, a technology program whose aim is to help smooth the transition to Common Core State Standards and to facilitate a more personalized approach to learning.

http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/10/02/greenwich-ps-begins-districtwide-ipad-rollout-with-professional-development.aspx

Commercial property deals

... building owner, Old Hill Offices. JP Morgan Chase Bank has signed a 10-year renewal space at Pickwick Plaza 3A in Greenwich two years before its lease expires. The bank is located in a 4,000-square-foot, multi-level space in the complex on Greenwich ...

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Commercial-property-deals-4862565.php

Old Greenwich Water Main Replacement to Begin Next Week

Sound Beach Avenue at St. Claire Avenue in Old Greenwich where water main replacements are scheduled.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/old-greenwich-water-main-replacement-to-begin-next-week

John P. Brennan, 87; World War II Veteran, Retired Gas Company Executive

From Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home. John P. Brennan, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/john-p-brennan-87-world-war-ii-veteran-retired-gas-company-executive

GE provides about $600M in turbomachinery equipment for Russia's Yamal project

... held in Hong Kong on September 23-27. CRT Capital to host a conference 1:1 Investor Conference is being held in Greenwich, CT on September 23. Options Update; September18, 2013 iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures down 83c to 13.70 Option volume ...

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/GEid1895176/GE-GE-provides-about-M-in-turbomachinery-equipment-for-Russias-Yamal-project

Dell'Abate: Marzullo 'Is Beyond Dedicated' As Selectman

... town. He is beyond dedicated and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone that might ask. Born and bred in Greenwich, he knows the ins and outs of the community. Not only is he a great representative but he's an even greater friend. I fully ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/dellabate-marzullo-is-beyond-dedicated-as-selectman

99% of Greenwich Public School Students Meet Residency Regs

Greenwich Public Schools kept their offices open until 9 o'clock Tuesday night in hopes that the last of 56 students whose families did not verify their residency in town would provide the required documentation.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/99-of-greenwich-public-school-students-meet-residency-regs

Deutsche Bank to host a conference

... n New Orleans on September 30-October 2. CRT Capital to host a conference 1:1 Investor Conference is being held in Greenwich, CT on September 23.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/OMN;PKD;DLLR;RDNT;GFF;STLD;BLK;CVO;KWK;LIN;FDML;MTOR;BBGid1894958/OMN;PKD;DLLR;RDNT;GFF;STLD;BLK;CVO;KWK;LIN;FDML;MTOR;BBG-Deutsche-Bank-to-host-a-conference

Pair Faces Drug Charges Following Motor Vehicle Stop

Written by Barbara Heins A driver who Greenwich Police say didn't obey a stop sign led to the arrest of a pair of young men on drug-related charges.

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/pair-faces-drug-charges-following-motor-vehicle-stop_fa55586c

Air Traffic Control Tower at Waterbury-Oxford Airport Should Remain Open

... lot from small towns that put party politics aside to get things done." The press office of U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Greenwich, whose 4th District covers Oxford, sent out a news release Tuesday reminding constituents that millions of Americans will ...

http://oxford-ct.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/air-traffic-control-tower-at-waterburyoxford-airport-should-remain-open

Greenwich's Judge Judy Is TV's Highest-Paid Personality

The ruling is in: Greenwich resident Judith Sheindlin, best known as "Judge Judy," is once again television's highest-paid personality thanks to her widely syndicated daytime courtroom show, according to TV Guide.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-judge-judy-tvs-highest-paid-personality

20 West End Avenue Is The Greenwich Daily Voice's House Of The Week

The ruling is in: Greenwich resident Judith Sheindlin, best known as "Judge Judy," is once again television's highest-paid personality thanks to her widely syndicated ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/20-west-end-avenue-greenwich-daily-voice-s-house-week-0

6th Annual Cos Cob Chili Cook Off Coming This Weekend

which will benefit Neighbor to Neighbor, Greenwich's food and clothing pantry - will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Diamond Hill Church, 521 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. Admission is $7 per person to sample and cast your vote for ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/6th-annual-cos-cob-chili-cook-off-coming-this-weekend

Russ Gerson, man behind the now defunct companies

Oct. 2, 2013 - Russ Gerson, a.k.a. Russel D. Gerson, Greenwich, Connecticut USA resident was the founder and man behind the now defunct companies The Gerson Group, Gerson Global Strategic Advisors and Gerson Global Advisors, LLC. The Gerson group of companies has advertised company offices in New York, New York, Washington, DC and London, UK.

http://www.prlog.org/12219769-russ-gerson-man-behind-the-now-defunct-companies.html

Greenwich Introduces Program Offering Discounts On Solar Energy

The Town of Greenwich will host a launch party for a new program that will offer discounts on solar power to residents at Town Hall on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The new program offered through the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority and SmartPower leverages group discounts through a preselected installer to reduce costs.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-introduces-program-offering-discounts-solar-energy