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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Greenwich billionaires total 7 on Forbes listvisit|article-5795252|mobile_home_category_body-1685|5

Forbes magazine released its annual list of the 400 wealthiest Americans this week, naming seven Greenwich residents to the ranks, and a peek at town property records shows the elite group live on estates assessed at a combined $83 million. The men who made the cut on the list this year are unchanged from 2013: Ray Dalio was ranked No.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-billionaires-total-7-on-Forbes-list-5795252.php

Greenwich billionaires total 7 on Forbes list

Greenwich resident Mario J. Gabelli, chairman and CEO of Gamco Investors, has established an endowed professorship in finance in Boston Collegeis Carroll School of Management. Boston College Finance Professor Alan Marcus, a nationally acclaimed expert in investments and the fundamental analysis of portfolio management, has been named the first holder of the Mario J. Gabelli Endowed Professorship.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-billionaires-total-7-on-Forbes-list-5795252.php

Proposed settlement reached over Greenwich Reform Synagogue on Orchard Street

The Greenwich Reform Synagogue has been planning to build a new 12,000-square-foot building at 92 Orchard St. The Town of Greenwich says a proposed settlement has been reached with the Greenwich Reform Synagogue to put the house of worship in the Cos Cob section of town.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/proposed-settlement-reached-over-greenwich-reform-synagogue-on-orchard-street-1.9455637

Greenwich, Stamford hospitals say they are prepared to handle Ebola cases

The news comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that a first U.S. patient contracted the deadly virus. The heads of two infectious disease centers at Greenwich and Stamford hospitals say they have a detailed plan in place on how to care for someone...

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/greenwich-stamford-hospitals-say-they-are-prepared-to-handle-ebola-cases-1.9455626

October Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT

PRLog - Oct. 1, 2014 - DARIEN, Conn. -- This October, the Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Connecticut Coastline" featuring the marine and landscape art of Greenwich, CT painter, James K Ryan.

http://www.prlog.org/12378375-october-exhibit-at-the-geary-gallery-in-darien-ct.html

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Sandy Sulzycki, a longtime sports staff member at the Connecticut Post, has been named the 2014 Bill Gonillo Local Media Award winner. Sulzycki will be honored at the 10th anniversary SportsNight dinner Monday, Oct. 20, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6 p.m. The award is named after News 12 Sports Director Bill Gonillo, who passed away suddenly at the age of 44 in September 2008.

http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Sulzycki-named-Bill-Gonillo-Local-Media-Award-5794767.php

October Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Connecticut Coastline" featuring the marine and landscape paintings of Greenwich resident, James K. Ryan. His exhibit runs October 1 - 31. The Geary Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820.

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/october-exhibit-geary-gallery-darien-ct-0?

Report: Greenwich No. 6 luxury real estate market in U.S.

A new report released this month by Coldwell Banker finds that Greenwich is one of the top 10 hottest markets for luxury homes in the nation, thanks to a healthy number of eight-figure sales. During the 12 months ending in June, a total of 14 homes closed for $10 million or more in town, according to the report, which ranked the town at No.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Report-Greenwich-No-6-luxury-real-estate-market-5794552.php

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Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. A new report released this month by Coldwell Banker finds that Greenwich is one of the top 10 hottest markets for luxury homes in the nation, thanks to a healthy number of eight-figure sales.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Report-Greenwich-No-6-luxury-real-estate-market-5794552.php

Old Greenwich Resident Is Appointed CEO of Childcare Learning Centers

The Childcare Learning Centers' Board of Directors announced today that Interim Executive Director, Marc E. Jaffe, will assume the permanent role of chief executive officer for the 112-year-old pre-k and child development organization effective immediately. Jaffe, an Old Greenwich resident, has served in an interim leadership capacity at CLC since February 2014.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-resident-appointed-ceo-childcare-learning-centers-0?

Us Stocks-Utilities rally as day's sole positive sector

... for the group was also heavier than normal, wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut. "By midday on Wednesday, [Exelon's] options volume was about 27 percent higher than its 10-day average. ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/01/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL2N0RW1RT20141001?feedType=RSS&feedName=utilitiesSector

Want to buy a famous haunted mansion? 'Queen of Mean' included

... Leona Helmsley, along with hubby Harry, owned the 21-room estate known as Dunnellen Hall that sits on 26 acres in Greenwich, Connecticut. The entire estate was said to be worth $11 million but according to Crime Library , the couple spent $8 million ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/want-to-buy-a-famous-haunted-mansion-queen-of-mean-included?cid=rss

Us Stocks-Utilities rally as day's sole positive sector

... for the group was also heavier than normal, wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut. "By midday on Wednesday, [Exelon's] options volume was about 27 percent higher than its 10-day average. ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/01/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL2N0RW1RT20141001?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews

Thousand Islands Arts Center exhibit mixes clay and weaving arts

... released in 1979. When the arts center began its collection of woven textiles, Mrs. Landis, of Old Greenwich, Conn., was in the process of finding organizations and museums to which she could donate pieces from her vast collection. She contacted the ...

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20141001/CURR/141009849

Greenwich Special Projects Manager Dustin Anderson Headed to Indiana

Dustin Anderson, Greenwich's special projects manager who reports to First Selectman Peter Tesei, has tendered his resignation. He will be leaving his Greenwich Town Hall office on Oct. 10 so that he and his family can move to Munster, where he will begin working as town manager on Oct. 13. "It's been a real privilege serving the Town of Greenwich," Anderson said Tuesday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-special-project-manager-dustin-anderson-headed-indiana-0?

CSL Capital Management to sell IOC to Innospec

... out of the CSL Energy Opportunities Fund I, L.P. a $300 million fund. CSL has offices in Houston, Texas, and Greenwich, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.cslenergy.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain ...

http://www.pehub.com/2014/10/csl-capital-management-to-sell-ioc-to-innospec/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Littlejohn buys Interior Specialists Inc

Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, today announced the acquisition of Interior Specialists, Inc. , the leading provider of interior design and installation services for the homebuilding industry. Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, ISI sells flooring, countertops, window coverings, cabinets and other products to homeowners and contracts with installers to install these products.

http://www.pehub.com/2014/10/littlejohn-buys-interior-specialists-inc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Greenwich HS Teacher Nominated For National Award

October 1, 2014 Greenwich, CT - Greenwich High School Math teacher Nicholas Skirkanich has been nominated as a 2014-2015 national LifeChanger of the Year. LifeChanger of the Year is a national program that annually recognizes and rewards K-12 school district educators and employees who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/grennwich-teacher-nominated-national-award-0?

Community Open House to Be Hosted by The Nathaniel Witherell on October 14, 5-7 PM

Music, hors d'oeuvres, and refreshments will be featured at the Open House at Nathaniel Witherell on Tuesday, October 14, from 5 to 7 pm to celebrate the recently modernized short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing center, located in Greenwich, Conn. Guests are invited to enjoy the entertainment and festivities as well as tour the facility.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/community-open-house-be-hosted-nathaniel-witherell-october-14-5-7-pm-0?

A unique gym experience with CLAY Health Club + Spa

... and for the first time, CLAY will extend their offerings beyond New York City and have opened a location in Greenwich CT. If you are looking for an intimate group of health and fitness focused individuals then this is the best option for you. Some ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/a-unique-gym-experience-with-clay-health-club-spa?cid=rss

Greenwich Natives Catch a Piece of Derek Jeter History

A pair of Greenwich High School sweethearts were among the legions of Derek Jeter fans around the world who watched the New York Yankees legend play his last major league baseball game at the fabled Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday. The couple, who met at Greenwich HS and graduated in 2008, couldn't get tickets to the sold-out final home game at Yankee Stadium.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-natives-catch-piece-derek-jeter-history-0?

Gloria M. Tassio, 86, Retired Office Assistant For Primerica In Greenwich

... Della Rocca and Anna Kalb. She attended Yonkers High School. She worked as an office assistant for Primerica in Greenwich, Conn., until her retirement. Tassio is survived by her sons, Mark, Stephen and Keith Tassio; six grandchildren; and sister, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/gloria-m-tassio-86-longtime-irvington-resident

Joan Kreuter, 77, Longtime Riverside Resident

... Harrison High School Class of 1954. She was employed by the Putnam Trust Company, Lord & Taylor and The Town of Greenwich over a period of years. Kreuter is survived by her son, Kirk (Karen); three grandsons; sister, Jeannie Page; and many nieces ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joan-kreuter-77-longtime-riverside-resident

Marie A. Vaccaro Sparagna, 90, Of Greenwich

... Friday, Oct. 3, at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/marie-vaccaro-sparagna-90-greenwich

John Mellencamp and his impressive co-authors

In this Sept. 22, 2014 file photo, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp poses for a portrait to promote his 22nd album "Plain Spoken" at the Greenwich Hotel in New York.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/entertainment/article/John-Mellencamp-and-his-impressive-co-authors-5793361.php

Joan Buschel Kreuter, 77; Former Town of Greenwich Employee

... from Harrison High School, Class of 1954. She was employed by the Putnam Trust Co., Lord & Taylor and The Town of Greenwich over a period of years. She is survived by her son Kirk (Karen); three grandsons: Max, Eric and Kyle; a sister Jeannie Page, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/joan-buschel-kreuter-77-former-town-greenwich-employee-0?

Innospec to Acquire Independence Oilfield Chemicals

... out of the CSL Energy Opportunities Fund I, L.P. a $300 million fund. CSL has offices in Houston, Texas, and Greenwich, Connecticut. For more information, visit www.cslenergy.com . This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" ...

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/01/669939/10100755/en/Innospec-to-Acquire-Independence-Oilfield-Chemicals.html

Full Circle Capital Provides Update on First Quarter 2015 Portfolio Activity

... provides a stronger foundation for stockholder returns." Full Circle Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: FULL) is a Greenwich, Connecticut based closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20141001005262/en

Some relief coming for Fairfield County...

... public." Still ongoing is a $60 million project to repave and improve safety on the Merritt Parkway, from the Greenwich town line to exit 37, a 6.3-mile stretch of work that has caused significant hold ups with lane closures, Nursick said. The ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Some-relief-coming-for-Fairfield-County-drivers-5792533.php