Greenwich Roundup: Monday, March 10, 2014

Monday, March 10, 2014

United Rentals snaps up pump provider in $780 million deal

... to $5.45 billion the company estimated in January. In June 2013, United Rentals moved its corporate offices from Greenwich to a 47,000-square-foot space at 100 First Stamford Place, a commercial property owned by Empire State Realty Trust , formerly ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/United-Rentals-snaps-up-pump-provider-in-780-5305239.php

Region's shipping businesses embracing private equity

... economy. So it may sound surprising to learn that the tranquil waterfronts of coastal communities like Greenwich, Stamford, Fairfield and even Bridgeport play a significant role in this critical industry. Maritime companies abound throughout ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Region-s-shipping-businesses-embracing-private-5305240.php

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... to $5.45 billion the company estimated in January. In June 2013, United Rentals moved its corporate offices from Greenwich to a 47,000-square-foot space at 100 First Stamford Place, a commercial property owned by Empire State Realty Trust, formerly ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/United-Rentals-snaps-up-pump-provider-in-780-5305239.php

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... economy. So it may sound surprising to learn that the tranquil waterfronts of coastal communities like Greenwich, Stamford, Fairfield and even Bridgeport play a significant role in this critical industry. Maritime companies abound throughout ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Region-s-shipping-businesses-embracing-private-5305240.php

James Jasensky, 50, Redding Business Owner, Drummer

... age 50, beloved husband of Josephine "Gigi" Jasensky of Redding, died March 9, 2014 at Danbury Hospital. Born in Greenwich, CT on September 9, 1963, he was the son of Frank and Mary Ann Kinnelly Jasensky of Old Saybrook. Mr. Jasensky was a 1981 ...

http://weston-ct.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/james-jasensky-50-redding-business-owner-drummer

More evidence that bullying raises kids' suicide risk

... In recent years, highly publicized suicides of young people have focused attention on the subject. Last August, a Greenwich, Conn., sophomore who reportedly sustained years of bullying killed himself after the first day of school, according to news ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-03-evidence-bullying-kids-suicide.html

Major Chinese Ceramics Are Donated to The Bruce Museum

... unveiled its latest gift on Friday - six Tang Dynasty ceramics from the collection of Fred and Jane Brooks of Greenwich. This gift and the promise of additional donations from the collection will help establish The Bruce as an important center for ...

http://harrison.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/major-chinese-ceramics-are-donated-to-the-bruce-harrison

More Evidence That Bullying Raises Kids' Suicide Risk

Great Spaces: Can't Beat This Colossal Connecticut Beauty

This colossal estate is set on 10 stunning acres in exclusive Conyers Farm in Greenwich, Conn.

http://rismedia.com/2014-03-10/great-spaces-cant-beat-this-colossal-connecticut-beauty/

Major Chinese Ceramics Are Donated to The Bruce

... unveiled its latest gift on Friday - six Tang Dynasty ceramics from the collection of Fred and Jane Brooks of Greenwich. This gift and the promise of additional donations from the collection will help establish The Bruce as an important center for ...

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/major-chinese-ceramics-are-donated-to-the-bruce-stamford

Edgar Bottler, 90, Of Greenwich

... istant U.S. attorney under Malcolm Wilkey, and then as general counsel to the Columbia Oil and Gas Co. He moved to Greenwich in 1963. Shortly thereafter, he began his long career as vice president and general counsel to the Continental Group.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/edgar-bottler-90-greenwich

Bill Gallagher Is Installed as Greenwich St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal

Greenwich Hibernian Association installed William "Bill' Gallagher as Grand Marshal of the 40th annual Greenwich St. Patrick's Parade at the association's annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance on March 1. A sellout crowd of 160 attended the event.

http://portchester.patch.com/groups/holidays/p/bill-gallagher-is-installed-as-greenwich-st-patricks-day-parade-grand-marshal-portchester

4 Busted For Greenwich Mail Thefts

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of mail from a backcountry Greenwich home, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/4-busted-for-greenwich-mail-thefts

Google Capital Invests $50M in Auction.com

... company in July, expects 2014 will be a year of recovery, with slow growth in home sales. The site is backed by Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm Stone Point Capital, which picked up a stake in the company in November 2008. Other ...

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/servicing/google-capital-invests-50m-in-auctioncom-1041256-1.html?site=default_msn

5 years on: joy vs worry for stocks

... tailwinds pushing asset prices for five years," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Speaking of which ... * The Punch Bowl: The Federal Reserve is steadily removing its bond-buying accommodation ...

http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/5-years-on-joy-vs-worry-for-stocks-1.1659014

Jeanne M. Fachner, 69, Retired Greenwich Teacher

... Manhattan, the daughter of Matthew and Josephine (Mangini) Murphy. She was an English/language arts teacher in the Greenwich Public School system, retiring from Eastern Middle School. After her retirement, she became an adjunct professor at the ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/jeanne-m-fachner-69-norwalk

Stamford's Lyme Research Alliance Benefit Hosts Spring Gala In Greenwich

The lineup for the Lyme Research Alliance's honorary chairs at the "Time for Lyme" Gala in Greenwich includes Fairfield Prep grad and actor Peter Sarsgaard ans well as fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/events/stamfords-lyme-research-alliance-benefit-hosts-spring-gala-greenwich

Summit Golf Brands adds Patrick Kiely as Sr VP - Sales

... was Director of Men's Merchandising. He is a member of Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham, MA and lives in Greenwich, CT with his wife Adare. "I am most excited about joining the Summit Golf Brands team and contributing to future success and ...

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=160682

Greenwich Invites Residents To Take Part In Flood Assistance Survey

The town of Greenwich is asking residents who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and still require assistance to participate in a short online survey.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-invites-residents-take-part-flood-assistance-survey

Vinoteca Brings Contemporary Italian Cuisine To Greenwich

The new restaurant at 33 Lewis St. in Greenwich serves contemporary Italian cuisine and features an eclectic range of music.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/vinoteca-brings-contemporary-italian-cuisine-greenwich

Fairfield Prep Grad Peter Sarsgaard Chairs Lyme Research Alliance Benefit

The lineup for the Lyme Research Alliance's honorary chairs at the "Time for Lyme" Gala in Greenwich includes Fairfield Prep grad and actor Peter Sarsgaard ans well as fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/events/stamfords-lyme-research-alliance-benefit-hosts-spring-gala-greenwich

Citi Private Banker making big pitch for hedge fund wealth

From his second-floor office here on Steamboat Road, Keith Gertsen can gaze out across Greenwich Harbor at one of the world's most-exclusive neighborhoods: Belle Haven, a mansion-filled peninsula that's home to three of Connecticut's 15 billionaires.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Citi-Private-Banker-making-big-pitch-for-hedge-5300960.php