Greenwich Roundup: Friday, June 13, 2014

Friday, June 13, 2014

Greenwich contractor builds dream home

The Old Greenwich house at 23 Brown House Road was the second home in the U.S. designated a "Department of Energy Challenge Home" by the federal government for its energy efficiency.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-builds-dream-home-5551911.php

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... they will inherit -- globally and, who knows, maybe right here in this home. Fusaro grew up in backcountry Greenwich. He liked building tree forts. With time, they got better and better. They protected him and his friends from rain and snow, he ...

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-builds-dream-home-5551911.php

Record breaker Venom GT roars at Stamford shopvisit|article-5551773|mobile_home_category_body-1685|3

... smile on your face." The Venom GT has had a short but memorable stint in Fairfield County. After appearing in the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance from May 31 to June 1, the car will only remain at P1 Motorcars through the end of the week. On Monday, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Record-breaker-Venom-GT-roars-at-Stamford-shop-5551773.php

Darien to join Western Connecticut COG

Paul Settelmeyer, of the South Western Regional Planning Agency and the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, spoke about the Council of Governments at the June 9 RTM meeting at Darien Town Hall.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-to-join-Western-Connecticut-COG-5551014.php

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Paul Settelmeyer, of the South Western Regional Planning Agency and the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, spoke about the Council of Governments at the June 9 RTM meeting at Darien Town Hall.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-to-join-Western-Connecticut-COG-5551014.php

On The Market- An Island in Greenwich

Who doesn't like a room with a view? How about not one but two houses with spectacular views of Long Island Sound? And they're situated on a one-acre plus island opposite the shores of Byram Park beach.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/on-the-market-an-island-in-greenwich

Rockefeller great-grandson dies in NY plane...

... says the plane went down on Cottage Road in Purchase, a hamlet in the town of Harrison, just miles from the Greenwich, Conn. border. The plane was scheduled to fly to Portland, Maine. The flight was expected to last an hour and 14 minutes. Father ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Rockefeller-great-grandson-dies-in-NY-plane-crash-5550488.php

Rockefeller dies in Westchester plane crash

... says the plane went down on Cottage Road in Purchase, a hamlet in the town of Harrison, just miles from the Greenwich, Conn. border. The plane was scheduled to fly to Portland, Maine. The flight was expected to last an hour and 14 minutes. Father ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/Rockefeller-great-grandson-dies-in-NY-plane-crash-5550488.php

Rockefeller great-grandson dies in NY plane...

... says the plane went down on Cottage Road in Purchase, a hamlet in the town of Harrison, just miles from the Greenwich, Conn. border. The plane was scheduled to fly to Portland, Maine. The flight was expected to last an hour and 14 minutes. Father ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Rockefeller-great-grandson-dies-in-NY-plane-crash-5550488.php

Oracle Partners Decisively Wins Shareholder Litigation Against Biolase, Inc.

... with the Annual Meeting at the SEC's website ( http://www.sec.gov ) or by writing to Oracle Partners, L.P., 200 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830. Oracle Partners, L.P. Aileen Wiate, Chief Financial Officer 203-862-7900 or BMC Communications ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20140613005467&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Patricia Smuda, 85, Of Stamford

... N.Y., in 1946 and the N.Y. Institute of Dietetics in 1947. Smuda is survived by her daughters, Linda (Ed) Myder of Greenwich, Patricia (John) Smuda of Stamford; son, Michael Smuda of Fairfield; step sister, Joan Kennell Olney of Alabama; step ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/patricia-smuda-85-stamford

L'escale in Greenwich

The World Cup is about soccer - but it's also about nations coming together on the same field. Learn about the diverse cultures represented in the World Cup through their traditional foods. Here's how you can try the ethnic cuisines without leaving Connecticut.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/food/slideshow/Food-of-the-World-Cup-87634.php

Ashlee Simpson to have 'eclectic' wedding

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross are planning an "eclectic Bohemian" wedding. The couple will tie the knot at the 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay' actor's mother Diana Ross' estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, on the evening of August 31, with white lanterns lining the walk way to the alter and hanging from overhead tree branches.

http://www.castanet.net/news/Entertainment/117107/Ashlee-Simpson-to-have-eclectic-wedding

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli...

... Sunday, June 8 and Monday, June 9 at the Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY and Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT. Founded in 1977 by PGA legend Ken Venturi, the Golf Classic has raised over $8 million for the organization since its ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/06/prweb11942416.htm

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Celebrates 37th Year

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Adds 'Coastal Scene' By Bricher To Collection

Bircher's work "Coastal Scene" currently hangs behind the information desk in the front lobby of the museum and is considered to be a fine example of luminist painting.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-bruce-museum-adds-coastal-scene-bricher-collection

Greenwich Student Selected For Economics Honorary Society At St. Lawrence

Greenwich's David H. Mango has been inducted into St. Lawrence University's chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honorary society for economics.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-student-selected-economics-honorary-society-st-lawrence

Improving Traffic, Pedestrian Safety in Cos Cob

To improve pedestrian safety, especially with the increase of traffic expected when the Cos Cob Park opens later this year, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen has approved the installation of all-way stop signs at two key Cos Cob intersections.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/stopping-traffic-in-cos-cob