Greenwich Roundup: Thursday, February 27, 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Greenwich boys swim team wins 43rd FCIAC title in 44 years

At center, Thomas Dillinger of Greenwich High School is congratulated by teammates after winning the 200 IM event in a record time of 1:50.85 during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-swim-team-wins-43rd-FCIAC-title-in-5275491.php

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When the Greenwich High School boys swimming team began Thursday night's FCIAC championships by winning the 200-yard medley relay in a conference record time it was a prelude of exciting accomplishments to follow for the Cardinals.

http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-swim-team-wins-43rd-FCIAC-title-in-5275491.php

Women's Basketball Star Elena Delle Donne to be Honored at Lyme Research Alliance Gala on April 5

Lyme Research Alliance today announced it will honor Elena Delle Donne-the reigning Women's National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year-with its Star Light Award at LRA's "Time for Lyme" Gala, on April 5, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich, CT.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/womens-basketball-star-elena-delle-donne-to-be-honored-at-lyme-research-alliance-gala-on-april-5

"Chopped" Cooking Class

... St. Patrick's Day Party (3/14), the Marr-lin Swim Team heading to the Regional Championship Meet (3/14 & 3/15) in Greenwich, CT, the Denney Center's Anniversary Party (3/18), our Music Clubhouse Open Mic Night (3/21), a Sports Clinic with ...

http://www.dotnews.com/columns/2014/chopped-cooking-class

Greenwich Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair For Heart Month

Coordinated each year by community health at Greenwich Hospital, the fair is a free community event that provides screenings, demonstrations and information on how to promote heart health and avoid heart disease.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-hospital-hosts-heart-health-fair-heart-month

Greenwich Warned Of Frigid Wind Chills Blowing Through Region

Frigid wind chills will sweep across Fairfield County from late Thursday and into Friday morning, the National Weather Service warned in a special weather statement.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-warned-frigid-wind-chills-blowing-through-region

Cell Phone Dispute Ends with Couple Facing Disorderly Conduct Charge

A dispute over the use of a cell phone between a couple prompted a youngster to call Greenwich Police who now face misdemeanor summons for disorderly conduct.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/dispute-over-cell-phone-ends-with-couple-facing-disorderly-conduct-charge

Greenwich Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair For Heart Month

Coordinated each year by community health at Greenwich Hospital, the fair is a free community event that provides screenings, demonstrations and information on how to promote heart health and avoid heart disease.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-hospital-hosts-heart-health-fair-heart-month

Arrested Substitute Teacher Passed Background Check, Stamford Schools Say

... of masturbating in the hallway at Westhill High School has been fired by the public school systems in Stamford and Greenwich, where he worked as a substitute teacher, school officials said Thursday. Michael Luecke, of Stamford, was arrested on ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/arrested-substitute-teacher-passed-background-check-stamford-schools-say

Ex-Employee Is Accused of Threatening Former Bosses

A man who had been fired from a downtown Greenwich restaurant is facing charges that he returned to the eatery and threatened two of his former supervisors.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/exemployer-is-accused-of-threatening-former-bosses

Greenwich Legislative Delegation Joins Call to Put Hold on Common Core Curriculum

Greenwich's legislative delegation has joined a growing Republican effort to force a freeze on implementing the Common Core curriculum and revised teacher evaluations.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/greenwich-legislative-delegation-joins-call-to-put-hold-common-core

Sale of JCI's headliners and visors unit may signal more turmoil for interiors

Last week the company sold its headliners and sun visors unit to Atlas Holdings, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20140224/NEWS/140229975/sale-of-jcis-headliners-and-visors-unit-may-signal-more-turmoil-for

Carole Grace Reid, 76, Of Greenwich, Worked As A Dental Assistant

Reid was born March 19, 1937, in Springfield, Mass., and was the daughter of Richard E. and Betha DeBarge.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/carole-grace-reid-76-greenwich-worked-dental-assistant

John E. Barchella, 76, Formerly Of Port Chester, Owned J.B. Auto Sales

John E. Barchella, a resident of Palm Coast and formerly of Port Chester, N.Y., died Feb. 22. He was 76. Barchella was born Nov. 30, 1937, in Greenwich, Conn., to John and Edith Scenna Barchella.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-e-barchella-76-formerly-port-chester-owned-jb-auto-sales

Greenwich's Amanda Smith Caterers Opens New Location In Darien

Amanda Smith Caterers will open its new boutique, tasting space and offices on the Post Road across from the pubic library in Darien on Saturday, March 1. An open house will be held with special treats on Saturday as well as Monday through Friday, March 3 to 7. The space is located at 1480 Post Road.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/amanda-smith-caterers-opens-saturday-darien

Greenwich Dance Studio Pros Named For Stamford Event

... account executive, Salesforce.com; professional dance partner, Kelly Butler, Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich. Tammy Felenstein of Stamford, director of sales, Halstead Properties; professional dance partner, Thomas Varian, Arthur Murray ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/stamfords-curtain-call-announces-local-stars-dance-competition

Illegal U-Turn, Car Crash Mean Drunk DWI Charges for Drivers

Two motorists are facing driving while intoxicated following two separate incidents in Greenwich last weekend.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/illegal-uturn-car-crash-mean-drunk-dwi-charges-for-drivers

Greenwich Residents Can Get Byram River Project Information Thursday

Greenwich Public Works officials and the New York district of the Army Corps of Engineers will host a public information meeting on the Byram River Basin Connecticut and New York Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. The meeting comes a little more than a year after the first ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-residents-can-get-byram-river-project-information-thursday

Jane Fonda To Speak At Family Centers Event In Greenwich

Oscar-winning actress, activist and fitness guru Jane Fonda will share her insights on the struggles many teens face regarding sex, body image issues and relationships during a luncheon to benefit Family Centers at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/jane-fonda-speak-family-centers-event-greenwich

Garden events coming up: Birding and beekeeping

... via van/carpool. $5 per person. Ages 8 and up. RSVP to Ted 203-869-5272, x230. 8 a.m. $5. Audubon Center of Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road. Yorktown Heights: Beekeeping. First in a series aimed at getting you started on the road to bees in your ...

http://archive.lohud.com/article/20140221/LIFESTYLE01/302210068

These Are the 10 Richest Neighborhoods in America

... income and census data based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2006-2010 . 1. The Golden Triangle, Greenwich, Conn. $614,242 (mean household income) 2. Bradley Manor-Longwood, Bethesda, Md. $599,440 3. Potomac Manors, Potomac, Md. ...

http://business.time.com/2014/02/26/these-are-the-10-richy-richest-neighborhoods-in-america/

New Canaan's Bobby Ross wins FCIAC Boys Diving title

... Luz said. "But the important part was collecting as many points as possible for Darien." It was a big night for Greenwich High as well. The Cardinals had 44 points in all thanks to Andrew Bologna (4th, 399.65 points), freshman Justin Sodokoff (5th, ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-s-Bobby-Ross-wins-FCIAC-Boys-Diving-5271724.php

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... for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Last week, 11 residential closings were reported to the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service as having been sold. These properties are listed here along with the nine closings from the prior week, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Greenwich-06831-Not-exactly-5271806.php

Greenwich 06831? Not exactly. . .

The iBuy of the Week,i says Ken Edwards, was the backcountry Greenwich estate at 29 Cliffdale Road.

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Greenwich-06831-Not-exactly-5271806.php

St. Joseph loses to McMahon, but clinches FCIAC berth

... want to stick, they have the capability of playing defense on anyone." In the other FCIAC quarterfinals, No. 2 Greenwich (18-2) will play No. 7 Wilton (12-8) at 2 p.m., followed by No. 4 Westhill (16-4) and No. 5 Stamford (14-6) at 5 p.m. Larry ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/St-Joseph-loses-to-McMahon-but-clinches-FCIAC-5271768.php

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... Luz said. "But the important part was collecting as many points as possible for Darien." It was a big night for Greenwich High as well. The Cardinals had 44 points in all thanks to Andrew Bologna (4th, 399.65 points), freshman Justin Sodokoff (5th, ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-s-Bobby-Ross-wins-FCIAC-Boys-Diving-5271724.php

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... want to stick, they have the capability of playing defense on anyone." In the other FCIAC quarterfinals, No. 2 Greenwich (18-2) will play No. 7 Wilton (12-8) at 2 p.m., followed by No. 4 Westhill (16-4) and No. 5 Stamford (14-6) at 5 p.m. Larry ...

http://m.ctpost.com/highschool/article/St-Joseph-loses-to-McMahon-but-clinches-FCIAC-5271768.php