Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

After 2014's party, US stock investors may face a hangover

... have paid in many cases since 2000 for stocks?" said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. That said, earnings expectations coming into 2014 turned out to be far too pessimistic: On Dec. 31, 2013, the ...

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/01/01/15/after-2014s-party-us-stock-investors-may-face-hangover

Old Greenwich's 06870 rules 2014

This home at 11 Meadowcroft Lane in Greenwich, Conn is an example of a property on the market in Central Greenwich's 06830 ZIP code. Photo: Contributed, Contributed Photo This home at 45 Sheephill Road is an example of a home sold this year in the 06878 ZIP code.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Old-Greenwich-s-06870-rules-2014-5988213.php

60th International Debutante Ball

Debutante Madison Olmstead, 19, of Greenwich, Conn., center, and guests attend the 60th International Debutante Ball at The Waldorf Astoria on December 29, 2014 in New York City.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/slideshow/60th-International-Debutante-Ball-100306.php

Greenwich Police honor K9 team on canine Tyro's retirement

Tyro, one half of the Greenwich Police Department's K-9 Team for the past seven years, is retiring effective Dec. 31. He and partner Officer Michael Macchia have been named recipients of the department's Officer of the Month award for December. Photo: Contributed Photo Officer Michael Macchia and his canine partner Tyro pose in the lobby of the Greenwich Police Department headquarters Thursday, Tyro's last day on the job after a seven-year career.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-Police-honor-K9-team-on-canine-Tyro-s-5988279.php

Holiday events raise funds for Kids in Crisis

The season of giving continued in earnest at McArdle's Florist and Garden Center in Greenwich, Conn., in the past several weeks. On a recent visit, Branden Hahn of Kids in Crisis, right, stopped by to visit Santa and accept a donation of $2,465 from James McArdle of McArdleis, left, and Tammi Ketler of TMK Sports & Entertainment, producer of the sixth annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santais Workshop and Greenwich Holiday Stroll.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Holiday-events-raise-funds-for-Kids-in-Crisis-5988262.php

Greenwich Rings Bells To Greet 375th Anniversary Year

The town of Greenwich will be celebrating the 375th anniversary of its founding in 1640 and will be planning a wide variety of events throughout the year. To herald the beginning of the 375th Anniversary, bells in steeples will ring throughout Greenwich at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. On Sunday, Feb. 22, the town will rededicate Putnam Hill Park by installing a new memorial that depicts Gen.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-rings-bells-greet-375th-anniversary-year

Old Greenwich's 06870 rules 2014

Real estate in Old Greenwich had quite a year in 2014, with home prices soaring by about 50 percent when compared to 2013, according to an analysis of real estate transactions on file at the Town Assessor's office. The average sale price of a home in the 06870 ZIP code, which covers Old Greenwich, increased from about $1.4 million in 2013 to roughly $2.1 million in 2014, a surge of 50.6 percent.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Old-Greenwich-s-06870-rules-2014-5988213.php

Brookfield High School Students: 'Brookfield Needs to Invest'

... amount of money the town spends is a direct correlation to the quality of the education received by the students. Greenwich, Connecticut, known for being one of the wealthiest towns in the state, is in the same DRG (District-Reference Group) as ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/brookfield-high-school-students-brookfield-needs-invest-0?

"XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis...

... in the US, Canada, and Mexico. As of September 2014, it operates in 203 locations. XPO is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the US. The company focuses on expansion of its business operations, and its geographical reach through strategic ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/xpo-logistics-inc-xpo-financial-r4182600.htm

SouthComm Acquires The Remaining Cygnus Business Media's Properties

... is the publisher of the Nashville Scene and Nashville Post and is backed in its deals by Credit Value Partners of Greenwich, Connecticut (meaning the days of investor ownership of these B2B properties is not over even now).

http://www.agrimarketing.com/s/93267

Giving Fund: Cases 77-79

The Giving Fund is a tradition now in its 31st year at The Advocate and Greenwich Time, in conjunction with Person-to- Person and Family Centers . It provides a chance for the community to help those in need this holiday season.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Giving-Fund-Cases-77-79-5987860.php

Willis Weirick, 66, Former Greenwich Resident

He enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Force and served for three years in Japan as a radio operator. He was an active Ham radio operator and an expert in World War II aircraft.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/willis-weirick-66-former-greenwich-resident

Old Greenwich New Year's Day Dip And Run Kicks Off 2015

GREENWICH, Conn. The Old Greenwich New Year's Day Dip and Resolution Run will take place on New Year's Day at Tod's Point at noon Thursday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/old-greenwich-new-years-day-dip-and-run-kicks-2015

Open House at Whitby School

Located on Lake Avenue in Greenwich, Whitby School welcomes the community to visit and tour campus during an upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 11 beginning at 1:00pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to take the journey through Whitby's compelling continuum of inquiry-based learning from 18 months through Grade 8. The school's innovative blend of Montessori and International Baccalaureate throughout the continuum equips students with the skills needed to successfully thrive in today's dynamic world.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/open-house-whitby-school-0?

Fire Damages Garden Catering in Greenwich

The Greenwich Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Garden Catering located at 177 Hamilton Ave at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday. First arriving units reported a heavy smoke condition throughout the structure with heavy smoke venting from the roof.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/fire-damages-garden-catering-greenwich-0?

Greenwich's Hour-By-Hour New Year's Eve, New Year's Day Forecast

Everyone always asks what will the weather be like on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and we at Greenwich Patch want to provide you with an hourly forecast according to the latest National Weather Service and Weather.com forecast. Beginning at noon on New Year's Eve temperatures will be between 29-31 degrees and the skies will be sunny.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwichs-hour-hour-new-years-eve-new-years-day-forecast-0?

After 2014's Party, Stock Investors May Face 2015 Hangover

... have paid in many cases since 2000 for stocks?" said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. That said, earnings expectations coming into 2014 turned out to be far too pessimistic: On Dec. 31, 2013, the ...

http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/stock-market-investors-hangover-2015/2014/12/31/id/615763/

2014 In Review: Two Tragic Deaths Rock Greenwich

Emily Fedorko , 16, died Aug. 6 in a water-tubing accident Wednesday on the waters of Long Island Sound off Greenwich Point. Emily was an Old Greenwich resident and would have been a junior in the fall at Greenwich High School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/2014-review-two-tragic-deaths-rock-greenwich

Greenwich Police Believe House Was Targeted In Home Invasion

Greenwich Police said three men robbed a Greenwich couple of thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry during a 10 p.m. Monday home invasion at their Ridge Street home in central Greenwich. No arrests have been made in the case.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-believe-house-was-targeted-home-invasion

US investors brace for New Year hangover

Analysis - After 2014's party, investors in U.S. stock market may face a hangover

... have paid in many cases since 2000 for stocks?" said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. That said, earnings expectations coming into 2014 turned out to be far too pessimistic: On Dec. 31, 2013, the ...

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/world/a/25883119/analysis-after-2014s-party-investors-in-u-s-stock-market-may-face-a-hangover/

After 2014's party, investors in U.S. stock market may face a hangover

... have paid in many cases since 2000 for stocks?" said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. That said, earnings expectations coming into 2014 turned out to be far too pessimistic: On Dec. 31, 2013, the ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/31/us-usa-markets-2015-analysis-idUSKBN0K908820141231?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Home invasion rocks quiet Greenwich neighborhood

... to Capt. Mark Kordick, who heads the detective division, "A home invasion of this type is fortunately very rare in Greenwich. The violation of the sanctity of someone's home is a significant crime and one which our department takes extremely ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Home-invasion-rocks-quiet-Greenwich-neighborhood-5986716.php

Coalition eyes Metro-North improvements in 2015

... Mayor Mark Boughton said. "But it is always good to work with other communities -- even those as far away as Greenwich and Norwalk -- because no one has cornered the market on a good idea." Much like residents who are looking past the challenges of ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Coalition-eyes-Metro-North-improvements-in-2015-5986712.php

Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in or Near Darien

... management, confirmations and...1 hour ago from Global Risk Jobs NEWStaffing Opportunities Solutions - Old Greenwich, CTOur client is one of the nation's largest consumer finance organizations looking for a Tax Manager for their Tax Compliance Team. ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/help-wanted-jobs-patch-or-near-darien-0?