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Thursday, November 3, 2011

11/03/11 Inside this week's Greenwich Post

In this week's Greenwich Post...

The Greenwich Post came out today. Have you seen what's inside? Here are a few of the news items and features in this week's issue. The Post is available on newsstands today and by mail to subscribers.

News:
• Tesei urges battle cry against CL&P following response to record shattering Pre-Halloween storm
• Voters head to the polls Tuesday (See our Voter's Guide)
• Board of Education candidate Ponns Cohen accuses fellow Republicans of 'dirty tricks'
• Alliance outlines programs to benefit Greenwich High School
• Heavey sworn in as police chief
• 'Salute to Veterans' to return next summer
• School board candidates cordial in debate
• Greenwich delegations hails progress on the jobs front

Opinion:
• Editorial: We back O'Neill and Ponns Cohen
• Our Growing Up Greenwich columnist talks about her school's 'atypical tradition' for Homecoming: Church with Mom and dancing with Dad
• Joe Pisani gets really *$#@*$@* mad in his text messages

Sports:
• NY Ranger Hall of Famer Mark Messier gets back in the NY groove, running the Marathon this weekend
• Brunswick boys soccer battle Hopkins in the snow
• Slow start not a big problem for Big Red on the football field
• Greenwich X-C take to the course at Wickham for class LL championships

Around Town:
• New regs calls for only resident parking on Mead Avenue
• American hero, Olympic champion offers inspiration to students
• St. Saviour's director awarded for early childhood service
• Old Greenwich gets overrun by ghosts, ghouls and goblins
• Anti-Defamation league to honor residents

Arts & Leisure:
• Granville Wyche Burgess of Greenwich and Stephen Lawrence have created a series of musicals to engage school children in American history
• This is the weekend when nearly every theater company in the area is opening a show, including an Agatha Christie parody in Darien, Amadeus in New Canaan and Dial 'M' for Murder in Pound Ridge. 1B
• The Brookfield Craft Center's Holiday Exhibition & Sale opens this week and runs through Dec. 22. 1B
• Margin Call is a new film with some fine acting and an interesting take on the economic crash of 2008. 3B.



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11/03/11 Greenwich Resident Barry Montgomery Opens His Office Building Up To Those In Town Who Need To Power Up Or Get WiFi Access

When Hurican Irene Struck, Barry Montgomery Opened His Office Building To Anyone Who Lost Power, And He Is Once Again Opening Up 32 Field Point Road To Those In Need.

If You Need To Warm Up Your Family Or To Power Up Your Electronic Devices After The Shelter And Town Library Closes At 8 Or 9 PM, Then You Can Go To 32 Field Point Road In Greenwich And Warm Up And Power Up (Day Or Night).

The Parking Lot Door Is Unlocked, If Anyone Is There Just Tell Them Barry Or Brian Said You Can Use One Of The Furnished Empty Offices Or Conference Rooms.

If Barry Is In The Office Working Late, Then He Will Most Likely Make You Something Warm To Drink Or Maybe Find Something For You To Eat.

Just Go In And Say Hello. There Is Even A Free WiFi Connection Inside.

You Can't Miss The Place. It Is Between The Greenwich Library And Town Hall. The Front Of The Building Is Covered In Banners For The Democratic Party.

The Greenwich Democrats Are Temporarily Using The First Floor Of 32 Field Point Road.

Greenwich Roundup's Offices Are On The Second Floor Of 32 Field Point Road.


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11/03/11 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei
Following record breaking storm, Tesei urges battle cry against CL&P
Greenwich Post
In the days following last weekend's rare October snowstorm, First Selectman Peter Tesei has found Connecticut Light & Power's ability to do its job severely lacking and he wants residents to join him in holding the public utility company accountable. ...
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Greenwich Citizen
On paper, it looks like Republican First Selectman Peter Tesei and his Democratic challenger, John Blankley, are running neck-and-neck in donations raised during the most recent filing period for town candidates. Blankley raised $25466 from July 1 to ...
A walk in the park: 1000 turn out for annual Abilis event
Greenwich Citizen
Also on hand were US Congressman Jim Himes, Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and state Representatives Fred Camillo of Greenwich and Dan Fox of Stamford. "This is Abilis' 60th anniversary, and our walk made it a year to remember," said Lolli Ross, ...


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11/03/11 Greenwich Alliance: 'Return on Investment' and more from Greenwich Patch


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Greenwich Alliance: 'Return on Investment'

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Greenwich Alliance for Education awards nearly $50k to Greenwich High School.

Letter: Ex-Ed Board Chair for O'Neill, von Braun

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By Genny Krob

Letter: Ex-GHS PTA Heads Pick Candidates

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By Debbie Appelbaum, Leslie Cooper, Carol Cram, Beth Finger, Livvy Floren, Bev Hartley , Laurie Heiss, Janice Richards

Dump Truck Driver Faces DWI Charge

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Information supplied by Greenwich Police and does not indicate guilt or convictions.

Post It: Greenwich Is Happening

Barbara Heins | Nov 3, 2011 | 0 Comments

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This weekend offer a variety of activities, from singing to sewing.


Local Voices

November 3, 2011

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Combating the Winter Months Through The Pleasures of Comfort Foods

Carline Martin

Adapting an Ayuervedic approach can keep you balanced and healthy this winter.
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Sunday Sauce

Peak Physique

Quick go-to meal options and recipes for the week allowing you to still have time to spend with your family.

Community Bulletin

November 3, 2011

Local Connections

Connecticut Home of Sergeant Roger Petrone Renovated and Painted

Greg McNally | Nov 2, 2011

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[Editor's Note: This announcement was originally published on Nov. 1.] Greenwich area resident Sergeant Roger Petrone dedicated his …

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11/03/11 Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Responds to John Blankley's Greenwich School Plan And More News In The Daily Greenwich

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Tesei Responds to Opponent's Greenwich School Plan
by Anna Helhoski | 11/03/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – John Blankley, the Democratic candidate for first selectman, says he can get the Greenwich public schools back on ...

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Players Invade This Week's 'Fast Five'
by Eric Gendron | 11/03/11

Eric Gendron and Kevin Jones have been discussing the players in Fairfield County football all season. This week, we're letting the ...

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Himes Urges Super Committee to "Go Big"
by Staff Report | 11/03/11

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A congressional super committee should "go big" and strive to cut $4 trillion in the federal deficit, more ...

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Sacred Heart Buys Stamford/Norwalk Radio Stations
by Anthony Buzzeo | 11/02/11

STAMFORD, Conn. ‒ Cox Media Group Connecticut reached a deal Tuesday to sell WSTC-AM 1400 in Stamford and WNLK-AM 1350 in ...

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Storm Creates More Work for State Task Force
by Richard Weizel | 11/02/11

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A task force appointed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy after Hurricane Irene stormed into Connecticut in August ...

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11/03/11 BURN BABY BURN - CT News Alert: Wood Smoke Leads State To Issue Air Quality Alert

Wood Smoke Leads State To Issue Air Quality Alert

The state has issued an air quality alert for Hartford, Fairfield and parts of New Haven counties, as residents burn wood to heat houses without power and winds remain calm.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

11/02/11 The Raw Greenwich News Feed - (10 News Reports) - First Story: Greenwich pose roadblocks for Staples on drive to FCIAC championship game

News Reports About Greenwich, CT
Warde, Greenwich pose roadblocks for Staples on drive to FCIAC championship game
Minuteman News Center
NC now has a .3 lead 128.6 to 128.3 with a 6-0 Greenwich team not too far behind. Thanksgiving Day could be another classic. Staples is considered the fastest team in the county, averaging 255 rushing yards per game. Speed may be New Canaan's Achilles ...

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Greenwich Academy volleyball swept by Choate
Greenwich Time
In their last home game before the FAA tournament begins next week the Greenwich Academy volleyball team knew it was in for a test against a Choate team which was undefeated in New England competition. Despite a valiant effort on behalf of the Gators, ...
New technology powers Greenwich home during storms
Ct Post
George Woodcock and Chris Dockery, right, both of Yanmar America Corporation, speak with each other near the inverter boxes of the new M-CHP system their company provided for a Riverside ...
Universal Hotel Liquidators to Liquidate the 4 Star Greenwich Hyatt
MarketWatch (press release)
2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Universal Hotel Liquidators (UHL) is pleased to announce they have been chosen as the exclusive liquidator of the 4 star Hyatt Hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut. Construction has already begun and the truck loads of ...
Number of Greenwich outages dropping
Greenwich Time
Frustration is mounting for Greenwich residents without power, even as more town residents have seen the lights come on. The number of people without power dropped dramatically Tuesday, with Connecticut Light & Power reporting that 1829 Greenwich ...
St. Joseph girls turn back rival Trumbull in FCIAC quarterfinals
Greenwich Time
The unprecedented winter storm over the weekend pushed the game, originally scheduled for Saturday, all the way to Wednesday with a semifinal against Greenwich -- the only league team to complete its quarterfinal as scheduled -- waiting less than 24 ...
Greenwich sisters make anti-plastic push
Greenwich Time
Christina Chartouni, 17, of Greenwich displays a supply of reusable shopping bags Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Chartouni and her sister Monica, have been passing out reusable bags to shoppers at Stop & Stop and A&P grocery stores to encourage them to stop ...
Heavey sworn in as police chief
Greenwich Time
James Heavey smiles before the ceremony at which he was sworn in as Greenwich chief of police at Greenwich Police Headquarters Tuesday afternoon Nov. 1, 2011.... Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett ...
Freepoint Commodities Announces $500 Million Credit Facility
MarketWatch (press release)
GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Freepoint Commodities LLC, a physical commodity trading and marketing company founded by former Sempra Energy Trading executives with over $300 million in committed equity capital, ...
Wilton upsets Westhill in FCIACs on penalty kicks
Stamford Advocate
Tegan Helms, # 16 of Wilton High School reacts after scoring on a header during Soccer match in which the Wilton High School girls team defeated host Westhill High School, 3-2, ...

11/02/11 The Raw Greenwich BLOG Feed

Blog Posts About Greenwich, CT
Heavey Becomes Greenwich's 16th Police Chief | The Daily ...
By Anna Helhoski
GREENWICH, Conn. — James Heavey plans to continue to push crime prevention and community efforts in addition to intelligence-led policing in his new rol ...

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11/02/11 Message To District & RTM Members: EPA/DEEP GHS PCB Testing and Remediation

To: District 7 RTM Members
From: Bill Effros
Subject: EPA/DEEP GHS PCB Testing and Remediation
Date: Nov. 1, 2011


I attended a major environmental conference over the weekend at which I had the opportunity to discuss the GHS MISA PCB situation with national, regional and state EPA and DEEP administrators.

Typical was this response from an adviser to Ms. Lisa P. Jackson, (EPA Administrator, Obama Administration Cabinet Member, Chemical Engineer) who literally laughed when I told him the town has allocated $1.5 million for PCB remediation,

"$1.5 million won't even cover the cost of testing. You will probably have to remove all the fill and test under all of the buildings; or remove all the fill to a depth of 4 feet below the surface, and cap the entire site. The remediation will take years--I can't even begin to estimate the final cost, or whether you will ever be able to use the facility again. That will depend on the results of the testing."

Every EPA/DEEP official I have contacted, at every level, has affirmed the substance of the comment above. All have asked to see the permits Greenwich claims to have, along with test results, supporting documentation, and public notice pursuant to federal, state, and municipal law. All have promised EPA/DEEP will ensure the entire high school site is properly tested and remediated.

I have sent the following FOIA request to town officials and contractors working for BOE and DPW asking for copies of documents EPA and DEEP officials have asked me to forward to them:


GHS PCB Remediation FOIA Request

PCB remediation at Greenwich High School is a Municipal Improvement requiring public notice, agendas, meetings, minutes, votes, permits, site plans, Planning and Zoning Commission and RTM approval, etc.

Please send pdf copies via email of all notices, agendas, meetings, minutes, votes, permits, site plans, contracts, or any other document in your possession regarding PCB remediation at Greenwich High School, along with all notes, email, risk calculations, test results and every other physical record of your involvement.

Copies of these documents in your possession are required within 4 days whether, or not, you consider yourself subject to FOIA requests. If you do not have any GHS PCB Remediation related documents, or if you dispute your obligation to release them, or cannot provide them within 4 days, you must immediately send me an email telling me so. No one else can do this for you.

I currently have a FOIA complaint before the Freedom of Information Commission regarding GHS PCB Remediation documents. I have requested the Commission impose a fine of $1000 per document against the custodian of each, and a Court Order compelling their public release.

My Complaint has been heard by the Commission on an expedited basis. A ruling from the Hearing Officer is expected in November.

Please Respond to:

Bill@Effros.com

Thanking you in advance for your immediate attention to this critical matter concerning the lives and safety of our children and members of our community, I remain,

Respectfully,

Bill Effros

11/02/11 CL&P: 150 K More Customers Should Have Power Within 24 Hrs

CL&P: 150 K More Customers Should Have Power Within 24 Hrs

Connecticut Light & Power expects to restore electricity to an additional 125,000 to 150,000 customers within the next 24 hours as additional crews arrive in Connecticut, the company's chief operating officer, Jeffrey Butler, said this morning.

11/02/11 Last Chance to Have Lunch with Henry Kissinger

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Dr. Henry Kissinger
Friday, November 4
12-2 p.m.
Hyatt Regency
Old Greenwich, CT


How Will China's Surging Economy Impact the U.S.?
Dr. Henry Kissinger -- who recently returned from his 40th trip to China -- will discuss his new book On China, and share his expert perspective on the global impact of China’s emerging economy on Friday, November 4. His remarks will be the centerpiece of a luncheon benefitting Family Centers at 12 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich.

Dr. Kissinger is widely recognized as the foremost authority on Chinese culture and economic strategy. He served as Secretary of State from 1973-1977 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. While in office, Kissinger played a dominant role in United States foreign policy, having pioneered détente with the Soviet Union and orchestrated the opening of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. In 1973, Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the Paris Peace Accords and ending the Vietnam War.

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11/02/11 MEDIA ALERT: Greenwich Hospital Diabetes Month Experts To Interview

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November 2, 2011

EXPERTS AVAILABLE

Media Contacts:

George Pawlush 203-863-3126

Marcia Simon 860-395-7244


Sleep, Hormones, Weight, Exercise, Diabetes

All are intertwined. November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Greenwich Hospital's Weight Loss & Diabetes Center takes a "whole person" approach to diabetes prevention and management with dietitians, psychologists, an endocrinologist and exercise physiologist on staff.

Experts available for radio, TV and print:

Christopher Mosunic, RD, PhD

Dr. Mosunic, director of the Weight Loss & Diabetes Center, is among a handful of healthcare professionals nationally who is credentialed as both a registered dietitian and clinical psychologist. He helps people understand WHY they eat. He speaks frequently on Sleep and Its Affect on Weight, Hormones and Diabetes.

Erica Christ, Exercise Physiologist, RD, CDE

Ms. Christ is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in disease prevention and sports nutrition. She has a master's degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University, and is certified as a health and fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine.

Joshua Hrabosky, PsyD

Dr. Hrabosky is a clinical psychologist. He helps people understand the issues surrounding self-esteem and body image and how these impact a person's ability to lose and maintain weight. He is well versed in the connection between excessive weight and diabetes risk.

Yi Hao Yu, MD

Dr. Yu, Medical Director of the Weight Loss & Diabetes Center, is a board-certified endocrinologist. He helps people understand the connection between hormones and diabetes. His expertise is in helping diabetics transition from some of the older medications (with significant side effects) to newer medications (with minimal side effects). He works with the Center's team to help people understand how lifestyle factors also influence hormones and glucose levels for better diabetes self-management.

Gavin Pritchard, RD, CDE

Chef Gavin loves to cook healthy meals. His "In the Kitchen" cooking classes teach people to that healthy food can be delicious, easy and no more expensive than other family meals. Gavin is a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator and also provides "one-on-one" meal coaching and cooking sessions.

Diabetes now affects about 1 in 3 Americans. Being overweight is a significant risk factor. Other lifestyle and genetic factors come into play.

Call 203-863-3126 to schedule an interview with one of the above experts from Greenwich Hospital's Weight Loss & Diabetes Center.

About Greenwich Hospital

Greenwich Hospital is a 206-bed (includes 32 bassinets) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale New Haven School of Medicine and a member of the Yale New Haven Health System. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs.

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11/02/11 The Greenwich Topix Message Board - (11 stories) TOP STORY: P&Z Reviews Lexus Greenwich Expansion

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Brian Harrod - Greenwich Editor
Greenwich - News November 2, 2011


P&Z Reviews Lexus Greenwich Expansion (Patch)
The Planning & Zoning Commission will be reviewing plans for two controversial proposed car dealership service center expansions later this month, providing the applicants do not withdraw or postpone.

Letter: Marzullo 'A Man for All Seasons' (Patch)
To the Editor: Two years ago, a young man came on the scene to run for the Office of Selectman for the Town of Greenwich.

Heavey Becomes Greenwich's 16th Police Chief
Heavey Becomes Greenwich's 16th Police Chief (The Daily Greenwich)
Jim Heavey's daughter Anna and wife Kia attend the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday in front of the Greenwich Police Department.

New work brings original flavor to Darien Players' season (Connecticut Post)
Tracy James of Newtown, Jimmy Santora of Greenwich and Deborah Burke of Stamford rehearse a scene from 'The Case of the Curious Condiment,' which will have its first full staging at the Darien Arts Center beginning Friday, Nov.

Creative outlet: Local artisans display their wares at the Greenwich Exchange for Women's Work (Greenwich Citizen)
Chitra Ramcharandas has been making jewelry since her teenaged years in India, collecting the colorful beads and pendants she uses while on her many travels.

Greenwich Police Investigate 'Inappropriate Touching' Incident (Patch)
Greenwich Police are investigating an incident that took place on Mallard Drive in central Greenwich were a female victim reported that she had been inappropriately touched on Halloween afternoon.

Greenwich Nursing Home Worker Assaulted (The Daily Greenwich)
Olivia Marie Adams, 33, of 1308 Madison Ave., was charged with assault and disorderly conduct and released on a $1,000 bond.

Number of Greenwich outages slowly dropping (News Times)
The total of power outages in Greenwich is continuing to drop Tuesday afternoon, three days after a freak winter storm knocked out power to more than 5,000 town customers.

David Theis Releases Position Paper (The Daily Greenwich)
I feel fortunate to have been born in this town. With the benefit of serving in the selectman's office for the last two years, it has become even more apparent.

Letter: Ponns Cohen Makes Case for Re-Election (The Daily Greenwich)
GREENWICH, Conn. - Here is a letter to the editor by Greenwich Board of Education member and candidate for re-election Marianna Ponns Cohen: I am running for re-election to the Greenwich Board of Education because I am passionate about excellence in education.


UPDATE: More Greenwich News

CL&P: All Greenwich Will Have Power by Saturday (The Daily Greenwich)
Connecticut Light & Power projects that 99 percent of Greenwich residents will have power by late Thursday and 100 percent by Saturday.

11/02/01 The Greenwich First Selectman Report

News Reports About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei
Letter: Tesei 'Deserves Another 2 Years'
Patch.com
We residents of the Town of Greenwich are very fortunate to have Peter Tesei as our senior ranking municipal official, who has for nearly four years demonstrated outstanding leadership on all fronts, be they dealing with devastating acts of nature, ...
Heavey Sworn In As Greenwich Police Chief
Patch.com
By Barbara Heins Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey is sworn in by First Selectman Peter Tesei in front of police headquarters on Nov. 1. James J. Heavey, a 25-year Greenwich Police veteran, was sworn in as the department's 17th chief during a ...
P&Z Reviews Lexus of Greenwich Expansion Plans
Patch.com
During the pre-application hearing, First Selectman Peter Tesei, an ex-officio member of the P&Z Commission, said he had "concerns about the impact this particular use, in this particular neighborhood, will have on the residential communities and ...

Blog Posts About Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei
Video of how I voted on absentee ballot in Greenwich elections ...
By Lincoln Millstein
On the other hand, Peter Tesei has been managing town affairs by reaction for four years. He is petulant, small-minded and always seems to take the low road – i.e his removal of Frank Farricker from Planning and Zoning and now his ardent ...

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