Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Graham Elliot Finishes His First 5K After Dropping 128 Lbs. - See the Photo

MasterChef judge Graham Elliot has two events he's thankful for this week. He opened his newest restaurant, Primary Food & Drink in Greenwich, Connecticut-and the acclaimed chef ran his first 5K race back home in Chicago on Nov. 30th.

http://greatideas.people.com/2013/12/04/graham-elliot-masterchef-race-weight-loss/?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Florence Bisch, 84; Executive Legal Secretary

From Legacy.com Florence Dorothy Bisch, Passed away at Greenwich Hospital of natural causes on Nov. 22, 2013.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/florence-bisch-84-executive-legal-secretary

The H.E.A.L.-ing process: Local fitness trainer writes about the spirit-mind-body connection

Dominic aAuDomaAu Novak in his Greenwich gym Peak Physique has written down his life changing aAumind-body-spiritaAu experience in two-companion books he hopes that others will embrace and benefit from.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/The-H-E-A-L-ing-process-Local-fitness-trainer-5035558.php

Dominic aAuDomaAu Novak in his Greenwich gym Peak Physique has written down his life changing aAumind-body-spiritaAu experience in two-companion books he hopes that others will embrace and benefit from.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-H-E-A-L-ing-process-Local-fitness-trainer-5035558.php

Record

... of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave, is presenting Handel's Messiah, featuring its Festival choir, members of the Greenwich Symphony, soloist sopranos Elisabeth Franklin and Hallie Silverston, mezzo soprano Abby Powell, tenors Joseph Demarest and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-5035518.php

Police Reports

Greenwich police have charged a 13-year-old Western Middle School student with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct after she reportedly attacked another female student Nov. 25. The student charged approached the other "from behind, banged the student's head into a locker, then threw the student to the ground by the student's hair," said a ... (more)

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Police-Reports-5035426.php

Greenwich Police Warn Residents Of Thefts From Mailboxes

Greenwich police are warning residents to be on the lookout for a mail thief after a series of thefts in the mid-country part of town.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-warn-residents-thefts-mailboxes

Weekend Planner: It's All About The Holidays

... Sholom's Shabbat on the Road Handel's Messiah at St. Catherine of Siena Holiday Boutique Craft Fair 5th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Christmas Boutique at St. Cecilia Church Christmas Fair in Westport Holiday Festivities at the New Canaan ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/weekend-planner-its-all-about-the-holidays_35202a4f-darien

Hope Lights Lives luminary event set Sunday

... and distribute them to their neighbors. On Sunday at 5 p.m., residents of Norwalk, Rowayton, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, , Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton will adorn their lawns with luminaries as part of a county-wide lighting. ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Hope-Lights-Lives-luminary-event-set-Sunday-5034657.php

... string of Christmas tree lights where one bad bulb turned all of them off). We now enjoy looking at roofs in Greenwich and find many that would be suitable for solar panels. We think the Solarize Greenwich program is too good a deal to pass up. ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-5034662.php

Greenwich Ballet Academy's "The Nutcracker"

Students of the Greenwich Ballet Academy had their first dress rehearsal of "The Nutcracker" ballet on November 30, 2013 in their Port Chester, N.Y. studio in preparation for their December 7-8 performances at the Greenwich High School Auditorium.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/entertainment/slideshow/Greenwich-Ballet-Academy-s-The-Nutcracker-75314.php

Biomark Capital spins off from Burrill Capital

... to Xconomy , Biomark Capital has spun off from Burill Capital Fund IV . The new venture firm has offices in Greenwich, Conn., Moscow and San Francisco. The site reported that Biomark Capital will continue to run Burrill Capital fourth fund's ...

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/biomark-capital-spins-off-from-burrill-capital/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Mill Road raises $420 mln for second fund

... de capital for growth or acquisition opportunities, or execute going-private transactions. Mill Road is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Further information is available at www.millroadcapital.com.

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/mill-road-raises-420-mln-for-second-fund/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Stuff You Should Know - Connecticut's best donut, the new season of "Archer," and much more

We know Connecticut always gets mentioned for pizza and hamburgers, but now we're on a list for the best donut - This UConn chemistry professor partied just a little too hard in Greenwich - ripping off car side view mirrors and urinating The Yankees have a new outfielder - Jacoby Ellsbury from the Red Sox - and it'll only cost them $153 million ... (more)

http://www.wplr.com/home/2013/12/04/stuff-you-should-know---connecticuts-best-donut-the-new-season-of-archer-and-much-more

A 46-year-old University of Connecticut associate professor was placed on administrative leave Tuesday after he was charged with vandalizing "high-end cars" while drunk in Greenwich, ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/119-willowbrook-ave-stamford-daily-voice-house-week

Golf Season Coming To A Close at The Griff in Greenwich

... is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. In statement issued by the Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department, course operations staff said, "We thank all the golfers for their support this season and wish ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/sports/p/golf-season-coming-to-a-close-at-the-griff-in-greenwich

Police Bust Suspected Thief Who Stole Skeleton, Cash from Greenwich School

A local man faces charges that he entered a private girls school in Greenwich in November and stole a desktop instructional skeleton and several hundred dollars.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-bust-suspected-thief-who-stole-skeleton-cash-from-greenwich-school

Santa And His Reindeer Delight Greenwich In Annual Parade

The big man himself, Santa Claus, paraded down Greenwich Avenue on Nov. 29 with four of his reindeer and several Greenwich officials to kick off the fifth annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/santa-and-his-reindeer-delight-greenwich-annual-parade

Saks Fashion Show Will Benefit Save the Children, Typhoon Haiyan Survivors

Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich is hosting "A Festive Evening on the Avenue," a fashion show to benefit Save the Children's relief efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines.

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/saks-fashion-show-will-benefit-save-children-typhoon-haiyan-survivors

Lawyer: Fading memories an issue in NY Madoff...

... client suffered from anxiety and he was worried about its effect on Konigsberg's physical health. Konigsberg, of Greenwich, Conn., has pleaded not guilty to charges that he assisted Madoff since at least the early 1990s. Charges of conspiracy to ...

http://www.590ktie.com/article.aspx?id=9d2b78a8-c562-4179-aff1-9218396f2941&catid=6

Lawyer: Fading memories an issue in NY Madoff case

... client suffered from anxiety and he was worried about its effect on Konigsberg's physical health. Konigsberg, of Greenwich, Conn., has pleaded not guilty to charges that he assisted Madoff since at least the early 1990s. Charges of conspiracy to ...

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/12/03/4516872/lawyer-fading-memories-an-issue.html#storylink=rss

Push to reinstate Skakel's conviction could go to state Supreme Court

... The state's bid to have the murder conviction of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel reinstated in the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley could go directly to the Connecticut Supreme Court and bypass the Appellate Court, the victim's brother ...

http://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Push-to-reinstate-Skakel-s-conviction-could-go-to-5033194.php