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Monday, March 16, 2015

William Ewald, Eisenhower speechwriter, biographer, dies

Greenwich resident and author William B. Ewald Jr., a speechwriter for Dwight D. Eisenhower during his presidency, died at his home Monday at age 89. According to information from the Eisenhower Library in Kansas, William Bragg Ewald was born in Chicago on Dec. 8, 1925. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis , Mo., in 1946, earned a master's degree from Harvard in 1947 and a doctorate in English, also from Harvard in 1951.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/William-Ewald-Eisenhower-speechwriter-6138026.php

This Month in Greenwich History

THIS MONTH IN GREENWICH HISTORY March 3, 1844: A Temperance meeting was held at Richard Lush's [an ironic name, given the circumstances] tobacco room at Sherwood's Bridge with a large attendance. Eighteen "took the pledge."

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/month-greenwich-history-0?

Donald Trump's Former Country Estate For Sale

Back in the 1980s, in the glory days of Donald and Ivana Trump's relationship, they spent family weekends at their country estate in Greenwich, CT. That country estate is once again on the market.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/zillow/2015/03/16/donald-trumps-former-country-estate-for-sale/

Greenwich's Steve Cohen New Stamford Fund Focuses On Quantative Investing

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Since Steve Cohen of Greenwich founded the investment firm Point72 Asset Management, of Stamford, approximately 30 employees have been hired to get a better grasp on quantative investing, according to Bloomberg Business.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwichs-steve-cohen-new-stamford-fund-focuses-quantative-investing

Paul Tudor Jones's Neighborhoods Did Not Move To Belle Haven For This

Pity the poor people of Belle Haven, Greenwich. Once forced to endure the rabble twice a year, until they convinced the Tudor Investment Corp. founder that rubbing shoulders with the plebs during Christmas was quite enough, this weekend they found themselves locking their doors and posting snipers on their roofs as throngs of unwashed masses stormed the gates of the gated enclave to express their displeasure with old PTJ .

http://dealbreaker.com/2015/03/paul-tudor-joness-neighborhoods-did-not-move-to-belle-haven-for-this/

Ymca Of Greenwich Brings Back The Heat With 1960's "Back To The Beach" Themed Annual Gala

The YMCA of Greenwich kicked off the spring season with a 1960's style "back to the beach" themed annual gala. The summer-inspired benefit was held on March 7th at the YMCA in Greenwich, CT.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ymca-greenwich-brings-back-heat-1960s-back-beach-themed-annual-gala-0?

Greenwich Estate With Hockey Rink Listed for $11.975 Million

The Connecticut estate of James Mossman, retired chief investment officer of the Blackstone Group, also includes an eight-bedroom home, an observatory, a greenhouse and an indoor rock-climbing wall. The home of James Mossman in Greenwich, Conn., is listed for $11.975 million.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/greenwich-estate-with-hockey-rink-listed-for-11-975-million-1426190272

'After Six' -- Network with Greenwich Chamber of Commerce

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce invites residents to its March After Six business networking event to be held at the luxury goods and jewelry store Shreve, Crump & Low, 125 Greenwich Ave. on Wednesday, March 25. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Boston-based store that recently opened here in town.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/after-six-network-greenwich-chamber-commerce-0?

Mary Ann Bria, 89; R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Retiree; Greenwich Resident Who Enjoyed Cooking

She was born on December 25, 1925 in Vallelonga Italy to the late Raphael Fera and Annunziata Maneli Fera. She immigrated to New York in 1938 and later moved to Greenwich where she resided till her passing.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/mary-ann-bria-89-rt-vanderbilt-co-retiree-greenwich-resident-who-enjoyed-cooking?

Coldwell Banker In Redding Honors Top Sales Associates

... Coldwell Banker system. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on Thursday, May 14. Guests will enjoy food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes ...

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-redding-honors-top-sales-associates

North Castle to exit Flatout

... well as an extensive knowledge base and network to build world-class companies. North Castle is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. For more information, visit www.northcastlepartners.com. About Flatout Flatout is a leading manufacturer and marketer of ...

https://www.pehub.com/2015/03/north-castle-to-exit-flatout/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Detour Planned For Wednesday in Cos Cob

... be closed to through traffic because of the large trucks and equipment needed to perform the work, Alston told the Greenwich Board of Selectmen which approved the closure at its meeting Thursday. Northbound motorists will need to detour onto Clover ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/detour-planned-wednesday-cos-cob-0?

Senior At Greenwich's Sacred Heart Qualifies For Miss Connecticut Pageant

Pippa Leigh, a senior at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, had a crowning moment when she was the first person named to the new title Miss Hockanum Valley, which qualifies her to compete in the Miss Connecticut pageant in June. The state pageant is a preliminary round to Miss America.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/senior-greenwichs-sacred-heart-qualifies-miss-connecticut-pageant

Human Resources Director Retiring From Greenwich Schools

Robert Lichtenfeld, director of human resources for the Greenwich Public Schools, has announced his retirement, effective with the appointment of a new director. A longtime resident of Greenwich, Lichtenfeld has been with the school system for five years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/human-resources-director-retiring-greenwich-schools

Coldwell Banker In New Canaan Honors Top Sales Associates

... associates worldwide. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on Thursday, May 14. Guests will enjoy food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes the ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-new-canaan-honors-top-sales-associates

Coldwell Banker In Stamford Honors Top Sales Associates

... Coldwell Banker system. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on Thursday, May 14. Guests will enjoy food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-stamford-honors-top-sales-associates

Brett Arends's ROI: If you want to make big bucks, go small

... If You Control for Junk" has been written by Cliff Asness, Andrea Frazzini and Ronan Israel of AQR Capital, a Greenwich, Conn.,-based hedge-fund company; Tobias Moskowitz, a professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business; and ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-you-want-to-make-big-bucks-go-small-2015-03-16?siteid=rss&rss=1

Coldwell Banker Honors Top Sales Associates In Wilton

... Coldwell Banker system. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on May 14. There will be food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes the work of ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-honors-top-sales-associates-wilton

Coldwell Banker Honors Sales Associates In Darien

... associates worldwide. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on May 14. There will be food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes the work of ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/coldwell-banker-honors-sales-associates-darien

Op-Ed: Providing Equal Fire Protection for all of Greenwich

They will act. Given the Town's knowledge of what the firefighters will do, it is the responsibility of the The Greenwich Fire Department has a long history of dedicated service to the Greenwich community.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/op-ed-providing-equal-fire-protection-all-greenwich-0?

Coldwell Banker In Westport Sales Associates Earn Awards

... Coldwell Banker system. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on May 14. There will be food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes the work of ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-westport-sales-associates-earn-awards

School adopt math program from Singapore

... grade classes at Jettie Tisdale School in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Photo: Brian A. Pounds The Greenwich and Bridgeport public school districts may be worlds apart when it comes to academic outcomes, but the two Fairfield County ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/School-adopt-math-program-from-Singapore-6136087.php

Protesters Invade Greenwich, Blast Politics Of Hedge Fund Billionaire

A crowd of anti-poverty protesters braved the cold and the rain Saturday morning to stage a protest on Greenwich Avenue against local billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones II, according to the Greenwich Time website .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/protesters-invade-greenwich-blast-politics-hedge-fund-billionaire

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