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Monday, March 9, 2015

Things to do in and around Greenwich

From now to April 1, Greenwich Splurge, 39 Lewis St., is accepting donations and building Easterbaskets for needy children to be distributed to Kids in Crisis and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. See Record item for details.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6124539.php

Protestors expected to greet proposal for pot grow, sales facility in Niwot

... building on North 79th Street and convert it to a marijuana growing and sales facility. But Ernie Craumer, a Greenwich, Conn. resident who's the principal and manager of Colorado Real Estate Holdings Inc. LLC - the company that currently owns the ...

http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_27678127/protestors-expected-greet-proposal-pot-grow-sales-facility

Things to do in and around Greenwich

From now to April 1, Greenwich Splurge, 39 Lewis St., is accepting donations and building Easterbaskets for needy children to be distributed to Kids in Crisis and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. See Record item for details.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6124539.php

Attempted Bank Robbery in Cos Cob

A man wearing a New York Yankees cap walked into the Cos Cob branch of Chase Bank mid-afternoon Monday and attempted to rob the branch located across the street from the Cos Cob School. According to Greenwich Police, the "lone male entered the Cos Cob branch of the Chase Bank and presented a teller with a demand note" shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, March 9. "The teller did not immediately comply with the demands of the note, and the suspect then left without incident and without any cash.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/attempted-bank-robbery-cos-cob-0?

Thumbs up, thumbs down

... Greenfield -- and of course to all the other Holocaust survivors. Greenfield spoke this week at Temple Sholom in Greenwich and recounted his remarkable tale, which included surviving confinement in the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. He and ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-6124393.php

Registrars Under Fire

... disagree and took buses to the capital to make their case, including Republican Registrar of Voters Fred DeCaro of Greenwich. "We have legislation that's been proposed that eliminates the balance that occurs in every town," he said. "And we think ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Registrars-Under-Fire-295687671.html

Private equity firm juiced about buying maker of Little Hug, Daily's cocktail mixes

... ompleted by the end of June. Harvest Hill, a 30-employee company, was created last July by Brynwood Partners, a Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm, when it bought Juicy Juice from Nestle...

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/financial-district/2015/03/private-equity-firm-juiced-about-buying-little-hug.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_pittsburgh+%28Pittsburgh+Business+Times%29

Private equity firm juiced about buying maker of Little Hug, Daily's cocktail mixes

... completed by the end of June. Harvest Hill, a 30-employee company, was created last July by Brynwood Partners, a Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm, when it bought Juicy Juice from Nestle SA, Brynwood Chairman and CEO Henk Hartong said. He ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/financial-district/2015/03/private-equity-firm-juiced-about-buying-little-hug.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_58+%28Retailing+Industry+News%29

Following Theft of Postal Money Orders, A Stratford Resident Is Facing Forgery, Larceny Charges

A postal clerk from Stratford is facing larceny and forgery charges in connection with the theft of postal money orders, according to Greenwich Police. On March 5, detectives applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for the 22-year-old clerk charging her with one count of conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny and six counts of first-degree forgery, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/following-theft-postal-money-orders-stratford-resident-facing-forgery-larceny-charges?

Harvest Hill Beverage to buy American Beverage for $55 mln

... the firm's most recently raised fund. About Brynwood Partners: Brynwood Partners, founded in 1984 and based in Greenwich, CT, is an operationallyfocused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American-based lower middle market ...

https://www.pehub.com/2015/03/harvest-hill-beverage-to-buy-american-beverage-for-55-mln/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Conn. firm to buy American Beverage Corp., maker of Little Hugs

... from Nestle USA, according to the announcement this morning from private equity firm Brynwood Partners VII L.P. in Greenwich, Conn. Brynwood Partners is the majority owner of Harvest Hill. American Beverage, founded in 1960, makes Little Hug, Big ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/business/2015/03/09/Connecticut-firm-Harvest-Hill-Beverage-to-buy-American-Beverage-Corp-maker-of-Little-Hugs-Verona/stories/201503090124

American Beverage being sold for $55M to Harvest Hill

... U.S. properties to concentrate on organic foods in the European markets. Harvest Hill is a portfolio company of Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm Brynwood Partners. Brynwood formed Harvest Hill last year and acquired Juicy Juice from Nestle ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/financial-district/2015/03/american-beverage-being-sold-for-55m-to-harvest.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Payveris campaign aims to provide free P2P payments to financial institutions

... with FIs through this Go Free P2P campaign." One of the first institutions to take advantage of this program is Greenwich, Connecticut-based Fieldpoint Private Bank, who specializes in personalized wealth planning and private banking services. ...

http://www.finextra.com/news/announcement.aspx?pressreleaseid=58955

Old Greenwich Postal Clerk Is Facing Forgery, Larceny Charges

A postal clerk who worked in the Old Greenwich post office is facing larceny and forgery charges in connection with the theft of postal money orders, according to Greenwich Police. On March 5, detectives applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for the 22-year-old clerk charging her with one count of conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny and six counts of first-degree forgery, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-postal-clerk-facing-forgery-larceny-charges-0?

A Greenwich Concert: Fairfield University Glee Club and Chamber Singers

The Fairfield University Glee Club and Chamber Singers will be performing a concert "Music for a Spring Evening" at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave., in Riverside on Saturday evening March 21. Tickets to the 8 p.m. program are $10 pre-sale; $15 at the door; children no charge and are available at the Rectory, Bennett's Jewelers in Old Greenwich and Packages Plus in Cos Cob. Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell, a preeminent conductor of collegiate, community and professional choral ensembles will be leading the choir of over 100 undergraduates.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-concert-fairfield-university-glee-club-and-chamber-singers-0?

Help Wanted: Jobs in or Close to Darien

... hour ago from Frink Hamlett Legal Solutions, Inc. NEWGreenwich Education Group - Stamford, CTCompany Description: Greenwich Education Group (GEG) provides academic services (tutoring, test prep, college counseling) and owns and manages 3 small, ...

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

The Weekend in Photos

Emily Graffeo, left, 17, and Sadhana Shah, 17, walk the runway during the "Swing into Spring" Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, Conn. Sunday, March 8, 2015.

http://www.westport-news.com/entertainment/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-March-6-8-2015-104907.php

New superintendent named for Longshore Golf Course

... director. Prior to joining ValleyCrest, Golden served as assistant superintendent at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich. He was also assistant superintendent at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, N.J.; Century Country Club in Purchase, N.Y., and ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/New-superintendent-named-for-Longshore-Golf-Course-6123056.php

Westport's Longshore Golf Club Welcomes New Superintendent

Before joining ValleyCrest, Golden served as assistant superintendent at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich. He was also assistant superintendent at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, N.J., Century Country Club in Purchase, N.Y., and Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J. Golden has 13 years of tournament experience, including Dick's Sporting Goods Open, LPGA Match Play Championship and U.S. Open.

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/sports/westports-longshore-golf-club-welcomes-new-superintendent

Route 1 Rated The Most Dangerous Road For Pedestrians In Connecticut

The stretch of U.S. Route 1 in Fairfield County, which runs from Greenwich to Bridgeport, was rated the most dangerous road for pedestrians in Connecticut by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The study measured pedestrian fatalities from 2011 through 2013.

http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/news/route-1-rated-most-dangerous-road-pedestrians-connecticut

Greenwich's Gabriele's Italian Steakhouse Joins Meatless Mondays

Gabriele's will participate in Meatless Monday, starting in March, by offering meat-free specials every Monday. For their first Meatless Monday on March 2, risotto primavera and trenette with a truffle puree was a big hit on the menu.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-gabrieles-italian-steakhouse-joins-meatless-mondays

Greenwich Hospital Presents Community Health Events

... lifestyle choices, TOPS members work to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Sponsored by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital. For more information, visit www.tops.org or call 203-863-4444. The Nurse Is In: A nurse is on site to take blood ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-hospital-presents-community-health-events

Greenwich Woman Named Junior Triathlete Of The Year

Easton's Chris Thomas and Emma Langley of Cos Cob were named USA Triathlon's Age Group Triathletes of the Year. Thomas won the Masters Triathlete of the Year award for the third straight year.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/fairfield-county-triathletes-win-prestigious-national-awards

Traffic approaches Maine Turnpike toll booths in Gardiner, Maine in...

Traffic approaches Maine Turnpike toll booths in Gardiner, Maine in Feb. 2011. Connecticut once again considers the generation-old question of whether or not to bring back tolls.Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press File Photo From U.S. 1 in Greenwich to Mill Plain Road in Danbury, the communities that are the gateways to Connecticut now find themselves bound together in a common cause: fighting highway tolls But could lawmakers representing those who live on the state's borders have the clout to stop highway tolls from being brought back after a 30-year absence? And is there any political sweetener that could make toll foes change their minds?

http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/The-politics-of-highway-tolls-6122604.php

Traffic approaches Maine Turnpike toll booths in Gardiner, Maine in...

Traffic approaches Maine Turnpike toll booths in Gardiner, Maine in Feb. 2011. Connecticut once again considers the generation-old question of whether or not to bring back tolls.Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File From U.S. 1 in Greenwich to Mill Plain Road in Danbury, the communities that are the gateways to Connecticut now find themselves bound together in a common cause: fighting highway tolls But could lawmakers representing those who live on the state's borders have the clout to stop highway tolls from being brought back after a 30-year absence? And is there any political sweetener that could make toll foes change their minds? "It's a game of incrementalism," said Mark Boughton , the longtime Danbury mayor.

http://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/The-politics-of-highway-tolls-6122764.php

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