Greenwich Roundup: Friday, January 30, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

A lesson in art appreciation

Stamford resident James Rothkopf leans in to take a look at the Northern Baroque Splendor exhibit featuring the Hohenbuchau Collection from Liechtenstein at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., including Joris van Son's piece "Pronck Still Life with Overturned Silver Ewer," far right, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/A-lesson-in-art-appreciation-6052716.php

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Pixie cut, pea coat, big sunglasses and a big gun. That's how Greenwich Police desscribe an armed female bank robber they are looking for.

http://wtnh.com/2015/01/30/72489/

Dangerous cold, 8 inches of snow forecast for the weekend

Bonnie Zeh walks her Akita, Bentley, on Mead Avenue during the winter storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2015. Photo: Bob Luckey Greenwich resident Stephen Walko shovels snow from the sidewalk on South Water Street during the winter storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Dangerous-cold-8-inches-of-snow-forecast-for-the-6052205.php

Armed woman robs Greenwich Bank and Trust

Greenwich Police investigate a bank robbery that occurred around noon at the Greenwich Bank and Trust at 1103 East Putnam Ave. in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Photo: Bob Luckey Greenwich Police investigate a bank robbery that occurred around noon at the Greenwich Bank and Trust at 1103 East Putnam Ave. in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Jan. 30, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Armed-woman-robs-Greenwich-Bank-and-Trust-6052176.php

People News: Jan. 30, 2015

... markets for the firm as well as her other areas of expertise. Mario Fulgieri and Blake Stevens has joined the Greenwich, Conn. office of EY's Global Compliance & Reporting practice focused on Real Estate. Fulgieri had been a principal with tax firm ...

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/people-news/people-news-jan-30-2015-73490-1.html

Greenwich Ranks As 7th Most Expensive Housing Market In U.S.

If you've been house hunting in Greenwich and feel like nearly everything is out of your price range, don't feel bad. Real estate blog movoto.com recently ranked the town's Riverside neighborhood as the seventh-most expensive ZIP code in the country when it comes to housing.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwich-ranks-7th-most-expensive-housing-market-us

Greenwich Bank Robbed At Gunpoint; Police Seek Female Suspect

... an overlapping jurisdiction. The larceny that took place is a crime both locally and federally," he said. updated: GREENWICH, Conn. -- A woman brandishing a gun robbed the Greenwich Bank and Trust branch at 1103 E. Putnam Ave. at noon Friday, ...

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-bank-robbed-gunpoint-police-seek-female-suspect

Greenwich Bank Robbed At Gunpoint; Police Seek Female Suspect

A woman brandishing a gun robbed the Greenwich Bank and Trust branch at 1103 E. Putnam Ave. at noon Friday, according to Greenwich police. A white woman who appeared to be about 40 entered the bank branch and displayed a firearm and demanded cash, Lt.

http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-bank-robbed-gunpoint-police-seek-female-suspect

Greenwich Bank Is Robbed by Gun-Toting Woman

According to Greenwich Police, lone female entered the bank branch at 1103 E. Putnam Ave. in the Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, displayed a firearm and demanded cash about 12 p.m. "The teller complied and the suspect left without incident with an undetermined amount of cash. No one was injured," Greenwich Police Lt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-bank-robbed-gun-toting-woman-0?

Greenwich State Reps. Bocchino, Camillo Attend Family Action Day

State Representatives Mike Bocchino and Fred Camillo attended the legislature's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Caucus's Family Action day earlier this month. Bocchino and Camillo heard testimony from individuals, families and organization directors advocating for state government to make Connecticut a healthier place to live.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-state-reps-bocchino-camillo-attend-family-action-day-0?

Icons of the Civil Rights Movement at Les Beaux Arts Greenwich Gallery

In honor of Black History Month, Les Beaux-Arts Gallery in Greenwich, is proud to present "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement," an inspiring visual and written exhibit that traces the history of the Civil Rights Movement and honors the many who sacrificed their lives for freedom and equality. The paintings are by Pamela Chatterton-Purdy and the accompanying historical descriptions are written by The Rev.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/icons-civil-rights-movement-les-beaux-arts-0?

Visiting Author Series at Temple Sholom Presents: Sal Tagliareni

Historical Author and Former Catholic Priest Sal Tagliareni will give a presentation in Greenwich, Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. Join Sal Tagliareni in his search to understand how the Shoah occurred and the Catholic Church's role in it.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/visiting-author-series-temple-sholom-presents-sal-tagliareni-0?

'An Afternoon of Italian Opera' in Greenwich

You won't want to miss the stunning performance Sunday, February 8 at 3 p.m. in the magnificent sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich when our professional soloists sing favorites from Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, La Traviata, and many more.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/afternoon-italian-opera-0?

Greenwich Bank Robbed At Gunpoint; Police Seek Female Suspect

A woman brandishing a gun robbed the Greenwich Bank and Trust branch at 1103 E. Putnam Ave. at noon Friday, according to Greenwich police. A white woman who appeared to be about 40 entered the bank branch and displayed a firearm and demanded cash, Lt.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-bank-robbed-gunpoint-police-seek-female-suspect

Greenwich Facing Below Zero Wind Chills, Possible Significant Snow on Sunday

... during this time between 15-25 mph and gusts could exceed 45-50 mph, the National Weather Service. Sign up for Greenwich Patch news alerts to stay on top of the latest weather news and more by clicking here . On Thursday the National Weather Service ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-alert-greenwich-facing-below-zero-wind-chills-possible-significant-snow-sunday?

Mel Gibson's Greenwich home listed for $3.5M

... throughout the social media spectrum and is administered by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. GREENWICH, Conn. -- A country home in Greenwich, Conn., that once belonged to actor Mel Gibson has been listed for sale at $31.5 million. ...

http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/229832421

Norwalk Joins Regional Planning Group's Meeting On Transportation Issues

The South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8:15 a.m. to discuss transportation and nontransportation policy, programs and projects that concern the region. The meeting will be held at the Western Connecticut Council of Governments offices, 3rd Floor, Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. The SWRMPO includes the chief elected officials of the South Western Region's eight towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton, and the directors of the region's transit districts.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/business/regional-planning-group-meets-stamford-transportation-issues

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its educational seminar, "Making Sense of How The Affordable Care Act Will Affect You," for Monday, Feb. 2. Len Carusi and Tom Keller of the H&R Block branch on 41 W. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich will lead the seminar, which will explain the ACA and how it affects taxes for people and businesses alike.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-chamber-reschedules-talk-affordable-care-act