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Friday, February 28, 2014

Feb 28 6:58 PM Former Lightning GM Brian Lawton says St. Louis requested trade to Rangers in 2009

... because it is believed St. Louis last month asked the Lightning to trade him to New York. St. Louis has a home in Greenwich, Conn. He also was was admittedly bitter when he was not selected to Canada's initial Olympic roster. Lightning general ...

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/former-lightning-gm-brian-lawton-says-st-louis-requested-trade-to-rangers/2167977

Staples swimmers second in FCIAC championships

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.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-swim-team-wins-43rd-FCIAC-title-in-5276701.php

Greenwich FD Hires New Recruit And Says Good-Bye To A Veteran

Friday was a day of coming and going for the Greenwich Fire Department. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, who's the town's Fire Commissioner, swore in recruit Jason Jeracka in an early afternoon ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall, all the while bidding a farewell to Fire Marshal James McDonald, who retired Feb. 28 after 27 years of service.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-fd-hires-new-recruit-and-says-goodbye-to-a-veteran

Revaluation plan needs change

... structure in Connecticut is the way motor vehicles are taxed. Here's an easily digestible example: If you live in Greenwich, where the tax rate is 10.675 mills, and you own a Honda, say, valued at $5,000, your tax bill on that vehicle is $53.37. If ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Revaluation-plan-needs-change-5278545.php

Tax reform plan includes controversial reinsurance tax

... over their domestic competitors in serving the U.S. market," said William R. Berkley, chairman and CEO of Greenwich, Conn.-based W.R. Berkley Corp., in a statement on behalf of the coalition. "This loophole has already caused a significant migration ...

http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20140227/NEWS04/140229862?tags=%7C306%7C329%7C76%7C73%7C313%7C80%7C81%7C84%7C255&CSAuthResp=1%3A373529255286515%3A109186%3A64%3A24%3Aapproved%3A7616E4BD82CF563EA87788ECF57BCDE7

New Canaan swimmer awarded

Bobby Ross of New Canaan was awarded the Jon Hahnfeldt Memorial Diving Award during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014.

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

Darien swimmers come in 3rd

Bobby Ross of New Canaan was awarded the Jon Hahnfeldt Memorial Diving Award during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014.

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

Staples swimmers second in FCIAC championships

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.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-swimmers-second-in-FCIAC-championships-5276701.php

Fatal accident shuts I-95 N/B in Port Chester

... the accident scene. Port Chester police said traffic is being diverted through the village to Delavan Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., then back onto the Thruway. Village police said the traffic is extremely heavy. Live traffic image I-95 at Exit 21 ...

http://www.LoHud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014302280044

Blogger, entrepreneur wows foodies with eclectic line of sauces

... are always with me," says Amory, who sold her Palm Beach home a couple of years ago and now lives full-time in Greenwich, Conn., with her husband, Minot Amory, and their three sons, Minot, 26, Henry, 15, and William, 14. From her Greenwich home, she ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/success-stories/blogger-entrepreneur-wows-foodies-with-eclectic-line-of-sauces/article17156683/?cmpid=rss1

Crescent City Ramblers To Perform At Greenwich Mardi Gras Show

Greenwich's Second Congregational Church will host a performance by The Crescent City Ramblers as part of a Mardi Gras-inspired celebration on Sunday, March 2, beginning with worship service at 10:30 a.m. The five-piece band will lead churchgoers in singing such hymns as "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "When the ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/crescent-city-ramblers-perform-greenwich-mardi-gras-show

Somewhere Beyond Sea ... There's LobsterCraft for Lunch

Whether there's a spring-like tease in mid-February or a blustery blast of Ol' Man Winter, you can sate your hunger pangs for a taste of summer in Greenwich.

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/somewhere-beyond-sea--theres-lobstercraft-in-greenwich-stamford

Bernie Ferrari, 88; Retired Lithographer Who Enjoyed Gardening

... Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday Feb. 28, at Castiglione Funeral Home , 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Mary's ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/bernie-ferrari-88-retired-lithographer-who-enjoyed-gardening

Somewhere Beyond Sea ... There's LobsterCraft in Greenwich

Whether there's a spring-like tease in mid-February or a blustery blast of Ol' Man Winter, you can sate your hunger pangs for a taste of summer in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/somewhere-beyond-sea--theres-lobstercraft-in-greenwich

Greenwich Native, Ex-Navy SEAL Carl Higbie Launches Congressional Campaign

Greenwich native Carl Higbie, 30, is seeking the Republican nomination to run for the seat in Connecticut's 4th Congressional District, which is held by U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-native-ex-navy-seal-carl-higbie-launches-congressional-campaign

Greenwich Suffering Through Fourth Harshest Winter In 60 Years

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. With the amount of snow and the frigid temperatures that have swept through Fairfield County since December, you may not be surprised to learn that a new weather index says this has been the fourth worst winter in the last 60 years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-suffering-through-fourth-harshest-winter-60-years

Bell Associates Hires 3 Senior Directors in Connecticut

Bell Associates, a Greenwich, Conn.-based employee benefits agency providing healthcare benefits services to medium- and large-sized companies, has expanded its senior-level staff with the recent hires of Richard Burns, Judy Griffith and JoAnn Gulbin.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2014/02/27/321705.htm

MakerBot takes orders for new mini compact 3D printer

... at makerbot.com/mini, by calling 347-334-6800, and at the three MakerBot retail stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Conn. MakerBot believes the MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer is sized to transform a small desk in an office, home ...

http://www.districtadministration.com/news/makerbot-takes-orders-new-mini-compact-3d-printer