08/02/10 The Raw Greenwich News Feed: Morning Edition

News Reports About Greenwich, CT

Mothers of 2 kids who drowned champion pool safety The Associated Press GREENWICH, Conn. — Karen Cohn and Nancy Baker share a tragic experience few mothers could fathom: They watched their children die after they were entrapped ...

Third time's the charm for Meehan in Greenwich Cup Triathlon Greenwich Time Shane Meehan was the overall winner of Sunday morning's 2010 Greenwich Cup Triathlon at Greenwich Point with a winning time of 1:12:57. ...

Warrant: Norwalk man defrauded Greenwich boss to fund gambling Stamford Advocate A Norwalk man who fled to Las Vegas to elude capture for financial crimes in this state victimized his 88-year-old Greenwich boss just weeks after getting ...

Block party draws hundreds in support of ailing officer Greenwich Time Sgt. Roger Petrone, who is battling ALS, gets a kiss from his daughter Sydney, 8, at a Greenwich Avenue block party in his honor, on Sunday, August 1, 2010. ...

Witherell nursing home posts profit for third consecutive year Greenwich Time The Nathaniel Witherell nursing home on Parsonage Road in Greenwich. ...

YouTube user who touts LSD arrested after 10-hour standoff in New Canaan Danbury News Times A dog from the Greenwich Police K-9 unit and his handler then entered the home, according to Ogrinc. The standoff began Friday night, when police went to ...

Town to investigate massive fish deaths in Bruce Park pond Greenwich Time Photo: Helen Neafsey / Greenwich Time | Buy This Photo The town's conservation director plans to begin an investigation on Monday of what caused hundreds of ...

Coalition seeks recognition of new regional district Ct Post Municipal leaders from Greenwich to Weston are hoping state officials will recognize their coalition to seek federal money for public works, ...

Former Pitman President Joe Demharter to Head Presstek's United States and ... MarketWatch (press release) GREENWICH, CT, Aug 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Presstek, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRST) , a leading supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the ...

A New Hope Wildlife in Crisis unveils plans for expansion The Hour WIC will release two rehabilitated Great Horned Owls into the Greenwich woodlands at the Aug. 29 fundraiser. The birds have made a full recovery since being ...

Administration official proposes plan to rate city projects Stamford Advocate The form is based on one that is used in Greenwich. Flynn said he looked at those used by other cities, as well, including Bridgeport and Austin, Texas. ...

Courts: Man Followed Woman Home From Bar Before Attack Patch A Greenwich man is accused of following a Port Chester woman home from a bar, breaking into her home and trying to assault her, authorities said. ...

A Milestone Home Run Feels Restless Wall Street Journal Last, I will sit for an interview with Jim Gray at the Greenwich, Conn., Boys & Girls Club. WSJ: Don't you think that's a little over the top? No. ...

Mayor Bloomberg to Tap Ranji Nagaswami for New York City Pension Post Wall Street Journal Ms. Nagaswami lives in Greenwich, Conn., so the administration secured a waiver that will be enable her to work for the city. Mr. Bloomberg has repeatedly ...

Local Sports Roundup Stamford Advocate The (Norwalk-Wilton) Seacoast Seals beat Greenwich 14YOs, 3-1. Alex Valenzano got the win while Noah Peter had an RBI double. For Greenwich, Thomas Liu and ...

Summer of 2010 has forever changed the NBA landscape Bennington Banner At approximately 9 pm on Thursday, July 8, ESPN interviewed LeBron in Greenwich, Conn., to find out where he would be playing in the next season. ...

Taxpayer-funded Portsmouth railway has yet to see train The Virginian-Pilot Commonwealth is owned by short line operator Genesee & Wyoming, based in Greenwich, Conn. "All parties are working together to get this operating agreement ... The Virginian-Pilot

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Greenwich Roundup: 08/02/10 More town students choosing NCC By GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com (Greenwich Roundup) A Norwalk man who fled to Las Vegas to elude capture for financial crimes in this state victimized his 88-year-old Greenwich boss just weeks after getting out of prison for other unrelated fraud offenses, according to his arrest warrant ... Greenwich Roundup - http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/

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Mothers of 2 kids who drowned champion pool safety « Artesia News By admin GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Karen Cohn and Nancy Baker share a tragic experience few mothers could fathom: They watched their children die after they were entrapped by powerful suction in a swimming pool and hot tub. Cohn, of Greenwich ... Artesia News - http://www.artesianews.com/

Amid their grief, mothers of 2 children who drowned champion pool ... Cohn, of Greenwich, Conn., and Baker, who lives in Maine, have united in their grief and joined forces to fight for tougher pool safety laws and to resist what they say are efforts to weaken them. "It's not something we'll ever get over ... Nation - http://www.sfexaminer.com/rss/?section=%2Fnation%2F

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08/02/10 GREENWICH BRIEFING: More town students choosing NCC

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More town students choosing NCC (Norwalk Citizen News)

Seventeen-year-old Yvonne Arana had her heart set on studying foreign languages at a private four-year college, while 18-year-old Miguel Gomez wasn't sure he was ready for college just yet.

Another beautfiul day as the Vibes winds down (NewsTimesLive)

The 15th annual Gathering of the Vibes ended Sunday just as it began three days earlier, under clear blue skies with light, refreshing winds blowing in off Long Island Sound.

CT PRIMARY CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: State Comptroller (greenwichroundup.blogspot)

Lembo And Jarjura Battle In The Democratic State Comptroller Primary

A week from Tuesday, Aug. 10, registered Democrats will go to the polls to narrow the field in a number of contested races, but even after that, there are so many contenders in so many races that it's really hard to keep track.

People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.

Do a little homework first. Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.

The battle to be comptroller, is very important given the state's nearly $3 billion deficit.

Many wonder why this seat is contested in such hard times.

One would think that it would be more fun to be the money person when the state is flush rather than broke.

But this hasn't deterred Democrats Kevin Lembo and Michael Jarjura from battling for the democratic nod.

The winner of that race will face Republican Jack Orchulli and Green candidate Colin Bennett.

Democrat Kevin Lembo, who served as assistant state comptroller to Nancy Wyman, is the party-endorsed candidate running against Michael Jarjura for the state comptroller seat.

Lembo is nationally recognized for his expertise in health care systems and consumer protection.

He currently leads the Office of the Healthcare Advocate for the state.

He lives in Guilford with his wife; they have three children. Today the Harwinton Democratic Town Committee is hosting a meet and greet so voters can meet candidates.

The event will be held at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Road, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mr. Lembo has confirmed that he will attend.

Mike Jarjura is the mayor of Waterbury.

He worked as a state representative in the 1990s and as an assistant attorney general. He has a B.S. in management from Post College and a J.D. from the University of Bridgeport School of Law.

This weekenday, with Waterbury Mayor Jarjura was on the ropes after Lembo came out with three body blows.

First, a YouTube video surfaced of the Democrat speaking at a Tea Party rally.

"We needed a spark, and you're the spark that is going to be the change. So don't give up. Don't get discouraged because this country is worth fighting for and you're fighting for it," Jarjura said at the rally in Waterbury last September.......

Warrant: Norwalk man defrauded Greenwich boss to fund gambling (Connecticut Post)

A Norwalk man who fled to Las Vegas to elude capture for financial crimes in this state victimized his 88-year-old Greenwich boss just weeks after getting out of prison for other unrelated fraud offenses, according to his arrest warrant.

2010 ELECTIONS - CT CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: Secretary of the State Focus On Jerry Farrell Jr (greenwichroundup.blogspot)

Even the politically astute of Connecticut have got to be preparing scratch sheets to keep track of who is running for what this political season.

It is a tough job to try and keep track, but it is a job that needs to be done.

People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.

Do a little homework first.

Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.

Not sure who is running?

Then go to the secretary of the state's website (ctgov.org will get you started) and find out the candidate's names, political parties and offices that they are seeking.

Speaking of the secretary of state, did you know that Gerry Garcia (yes, that's really his name) could get bumped in next week's primaries in his bid to be Connecticut's new secretary of the state?

The Democrat is vying for the seat against party endorsed candidate Denise Merrill in what will be a three-way race Nov. 2 pitting either Garcia or Merrill against Republican Jerry Farrell Jr. and Green Party contender S. Michael DeRosa.

It's an important job, overseeing the state's elections, so we'd all do ourselves a favor by brushing up on the candidates' qualifications and platforms so we can make informed decisions come November.

Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr, nominated at convention for Secretary of State, reiterated the calls for fiscal conservatism, even through the Secretary of State's office.

Farrell just qualified for public campaign financing.and submitted his paperwork to the State Elections Enforcement Commission in preparation of the November general election. Farrell's campaign raised over $75,000 from over 900 contributors who were limited to a maximum of $100 per person.

Once approved, Farrell will receive a grant of $750,000 to compete with a Democratic opponent who will receive the same grant. Farrell and Democratic attorney general candidate

George Jepsen are the only statewide candidates without a primary election to receive public funding.

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Pool safety campaign in honor of drowning victims (WABC)

Karen Cohn and Nancy Baker share a tragic experience few mothers could fathom: They watched their children die after they were entrapped by powerful suction in a swimming pool and hot tub.

Connecticut Primaries Drawing Apathy (The Hartford Courant)

The state primaries are a week from Tuesday. Everybody who knew that, raise your hand.

Weevils unleashed on Greenwich invasive vines (The Day)

Scientists are encouraged that tiny beetles unleashed last year in northwest Greenwich are beginning to make a dent in the spread of an invasive plant species.

08/01/10 The Raw Greenwich News Feed: Evening Edition

News Reports About Greenwich, CT

Mother's Presence, Uncertainties Caused Delay in New Canaan Police Standoff Patch Troxell described the challenges facing the officers at the site, which included members of the Greenwich Police Department as well. ...

Pool safety campaign in honor of drowning victims 7Online.com Cohn, of Greenwich, Conn., and Baker, who lives in Maine, have united in their grief and joined forces to fight for tougher pool safety laws and to resist ...

HOLLYWOOD EAST: Film firsts The Hour The oldest would be "The Country Doctor," a 14-minute black and white silent film which was shot in Greenwich and released July 8, 1909. ...

Amid grief, parents champion pool safety KWCH By AP GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut couple whose son drowned in their swimming pool three years ago have become champions of pool safety. ..

Weevils unleashed on Greenwich invasive vines TheDay.com By FRANK MACEACHERN (AP) - Scientists are encouraged that tiny beetles unleashed last year in northwest Greenwich are beginning to ...

Blog Posts About Greenwich, CT

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As weevils gobble, invasive vines topple in the state?- The ... In 2009, 7000 weevils were brought to Connecticut for the first time, 2000 of them released in 80-acre Gimbel Sanctuary, a nature preserve maintained by Audubon Greenwich. The insects immediately went to work last summer nibbling away ... News from nhregister.com - http://nhregister.com/

The blog of El Director!: Crossings of the River Thames 33: The ... By el director! And just like the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, it is filthy, over a century of soot and dirt line these walls, where many feet have trodden before, below the depths of the River Thames. This is one long tunnel. And unlike Greenwich to the ... The blog of El Director! - http://charlesmichelduke.blogspot.com/

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08/01/10 2010 ELECTIONS - CT CANDIDATE ROUNDUPS: Secretary of the State (Jerry Farrell Jr, Gerry Garcia, Denise Merrill

Photo: Connecticut Republican Candidate Secretary Of State

Jerry Farrell Jr

Even the politically astute of Connecticut have got to be preparing scratch sheets to keep track of who is running for what this political season.

It is a tough job to try and keep track, but it is a job that needs to be done.

People shouldn't complain about their elected representatives if they don't at least cast an educated ballot first.

Do a little homework first. Visit the candidates' websites and study their positions on issues that you care about.

Not sure who is running? Then go to the secretary of the state's website (ctgov.org will get you started) and find out the candidate's names, political parties and offices that they are seeking.

Speaking of the secretary of state, did you know that Gerry Garcia (yes, that's really his name) could get bumped in next week's primaries in his bid to be Connecticut's new secretary of the state?

The Democrat is vying for the seat against party endorsed candidate Denise Merrill in what will be a three-way race Nov. 2 pitting either Garcia or Merrill against Republican Jerry Farrell Jr. and Green Party contender S. Michael DeRosa.

It's an important job, overseeing the state's elections, so we'd all do ourselves a favor by brushing up on the candidates' qualifications and platforms so we can make informed decisions come November.

Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr, nominated at convention for Secretary of State, reiterated the calls for fiscal conservatism, even through the Secretary of State's office.

Farrell just qualified for public campaign financing.and submitted his paperwork to the State Elections Enforcement Commission in preparation of the November general election.

Farrell’s campaign raised over $75,000 from over 900 contributors who were limited to a maximum of $100 per person.

Once approved, Farrell will receive a grant of $750,000 to compete with a Democratic opponent who will receive the same grant.

Farrell and Democratic attorney general candidate George Jepsen are the only statewide candidates without a primary election to receive public funding.

08/01/10 Census workers losing jobs as count nears completion

This Just In To The Greenwich Roundup Newsroom ......

Census workers losing jobs as count nears completion (Connecticut Post)

The U.S. economy is still prone on a proverbial gurney and in great need of resuscitation....

....... the office itself and about 2,000 in the field. They covered 10 municipalities in southwestern Connecticut, from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Currently, there are about 300 people working in the field and 35 and 50 people in the office, according to ...

Editorial Endorsement: Malloy In Democratic Primary For Governor (Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Democrats face a choice in the Aug. 10 primary .....

... its two gubernatorial contenders on primary day. Both Ned Lamont , a 56-year-old cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, and Mr. Malloy, 55, from Stamford , are smart, personable, capable, innovative. Both support humane social policies, such as ...

Round Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. hosts block party fundraiser (Connecticut Post)

The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department held a block party Saturday in hopes of raising funds to replace a 20-year-old fire engine and renovate its circa-1957 building, last renovated in the '70s. "Our goal is to raise $2 million," department Chief Rick Strain said.....

... firefighters all wet. Dennis Stephens, 50, a resident of Falls Church, Va., who was visiting the family of a Greenwich resident he's known since college, loved the atmosphere at the West Old Mill Road fire station. "It's classic small-town ...

Standoff With New Canaan Man Ends With Negotiator, Police Dog (New Canaan Patch)

The suspect in an all-night police standoff has been transferred to the custody of Weston police while offiicials continue to search and patrol the Ponus Ridge Road home where the confrontation took place.A According to the New Canaan Police Department, the suspect, a man reportedly in his mid-40s, had made "threats of violence" on Friday against ...

... for. "The suspect refused to come out," DeMaio said. "We called in Special Response Teams from New Canaan and Greenwich, and had negotiators from both towns on the scene."A The standoff ended at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday when the suspect left the ...

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