Hartford School, Church Join For 'Brightest And Best' Concert

On Sunday afternoon, students, families and staff from Noah Webster Microsociety Magnet School will help fill the pews at the United Methodist Church of Hartford.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-brightest-event-1213-20121212,0,5988896.story

Holiday shopping? Leave some (Rummage) Room for thrifting

... The Rummage Room, in front of the store's nutcracker-themed holiday window display last year. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich Time Seventeen years ago, Maria Drieghe was checking up on the progress of the new home she and her husband were building in ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Holiday-shopping-Leave-some-Rummage-Room-for-4112310.php

Don't drop the ball on holiday house buying

... event and great entertainment for any out-of-town guests coming for the holidays. Shows begin at 5 p.m., and the Greenwich Police will direct you. The last show is on Dec. 22. Your guests will go home thinking that Greenwich is a very special place ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Don-t-drop-the-ball-on-holiday-house-buying-4112317.php

Don't be afraid to meet your maker

... wrong way. He is just trying to turn us around. Msgr. Frank C. Wissel , D. Min., is pastor at St. Mary Church in Greenwich and the founding director of the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Studies for boys in Bridgeport. He can be contacted at ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Don-t-be-afraid-to-meet-your-maker-4112314.php

Record

... Gino Furano and Frank Napolitano. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT Sunday mornings through April 7, The Friends of Greenwich Point with Dept. of Parks and Rec. are sponsoring the Safe Roads Program with traffic restricted on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4112610.php

Fire Marshal offers safety tips for a happy holiday season

Greenwich Fire Marshal Jim McDonald offers some tips to help you have a safe and trouble-free holiday, including choosing nonflammable or flame-retardant holiday decorations.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Fire-Marshal-offers-safety-tips-for-a-happy-4112619.php

Several Vehicles Burglarized on Steamboat Road

Greenwich Police report that several vehicles were burglarized or had parts removed during the overnight hours between Tuesday, Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/several-vehicles-burglarized-on-steamboat-road

Stratford Woman Admits to Embezzling $1.1M from Greenwich Employer

... guilty today to one count of wire fraud related to her embezzlement of more than a million dollars from her Greenwich employer. Claire Balducci of James Farm Road worked as the office manager for a private investment company based in Greenwich, ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/stratford-woman-admits-to-embezzling-11m-from-greenwich-employer

Selectman Marzullo Announces Bid for 3rd Term

... and Selectman David Theis also is seeking reelection to a third term. The 42-year-old paramedic supervisor for Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, said, "I'm not running for sake of running and hope people would agree that I've done some good ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/selectman-marzullo-announces-bid-for-3rd-term

Greenwich Man Faces Drug Charges After Violating Protective Order

A Greenwich man faces narcotics charges after he allegedly violated a protective order two times on Tuesday, Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-man-faces-drug-charges-after-violating-protective-order

Legislative breakfast set for Thursday at Town Hall

Have community concerns? Want to hear from your elected representatives? Then come to the Greenwich United Way's Legislative Breakfast, hosted by its Community Planning Council on Thursday, Dec.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101675-legislative-breakfast-set-for-thursday-at-town-hall.html

Shir Ami celebrates Chanukah, gives back to community

... a community for the annual Chanukah Live! Shabbat service Friday evening, Dec. 14 at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. The event starts with a pot luck gourmet latke dinner and then a Shabbat service with Chanukah candle lighting and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101676-shir-ami-celebrates-chanukah-gives-back-to-community.html

Transit, housing top legislative wishes

... and recalibration of the state's affordable housing law to limit developers' ability of to use it for profit. Greenwich Town Planner Diane Fox said the law should be amended to dictate that affordable housing be set aside for applicants making no ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Transit-housing-top-legislative-wishes-4111805.php

Hospital Employee Faces Assault Charge

An argument between two Greenwich Hospital employees over cell phone use while working ended with one of them men facing an assault charge, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/hospital-employee-faces-assault-charge

Mallozzi pushes for $34M for New Canaan branch

... and recalibration of the state's affordable housing law to limit developers' ability of to use it for profit. Greenwich Town Planner Diane Fox said the law should be amended to dictate that affordable housing be set aside for applicants making no ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Mallozzi-pushes-for-34M-for-New-Canaan-branch-4111479.php

Burglaries doubled in small Morris County town in 2012, cops say

... after carefully selecting vulnerable houses that look empty. The five men were arrested after committing a Greenwich, Conn., burglary, and were soon tied to burglaries in North Jersey, according to a Morris County Prosecutor's Office statement. ...

http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2012/12/burglaries_doubled_in_small_mo.html

Cerapedics Secures $19 Million Series C Financing

... s in healthcare and venture capital from leading institutions on a global basis. NGN has offices in New York City; Greenwich, CT and Heidelberg, Germany.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20121212005074&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Cerapedics Secures $19 Million Series C Financing

... in healthcare and venture capital from leading institutions on a global basis. NGN has offices in New York City; Greenwich, CT and Heidelberg, Germany. More information can be found at www.ngncapital.com . OrbiMed Advisors is the world's largest ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20121212005074/en

Emel Dilek: Ronald Pecunies' mistress loses court battle to keep secret $120k-a-year contract

Young mistress of late luxury car dealer loses court battle to keep the $120k-a-year contract he'd secretly given her before his death Emel Dilek, 34, was given a four-year contract by minority owner and COO of Mercedes-Benz in Greenwich, Connecticut, A luxury-car dealer's former mistress yesterday lost her court battle to enforce an lucrative ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2246918/Emel-Dilek-Ronald-Pecunies-mistress-loses-court-battle-secret-120k-year-contract.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Cerapedics Secures $19 Million Series C Financing

... in healthcare and venture capital from leading institutions on a global basis. NGN has offices in New York City; Greenwich, CT and Heidelberg, Germany. More information can be found at www.ngncapital.com . OrbiMed Advisors is the world's largest ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/738130/cerapedics-secures-19-million-series-c-financing

Stamford Police Blotter, 12/12/12

... charged Monday afternoon with violation of conditions of release. Anastasia Cesario , 21, of Wilber Peck Ct. in Greenwich, charged Monday afternoon with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. Brandon Akai Coney , 26, of ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/stamford-police-blotter-12-12-12

State: Five Greenwich Schools Are Top Performers

Parents and educators concerned about how Greenwich schools are doing can get an idea from recently released state performance reports.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/state-five-greenwich-schools-are-top-performers

Benz babe's 'crash'

... was out of luck. She should have known that lover Ronald Pecunies, a minority owner and COO of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, Conn., didn't have the authority to ink her four-year pact without the permission of majority owner Arthur "Kitt" Watson Jr., ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/benz_Jty9domit5DDH1KbsOGONO?

The Pop Music Academy Showcase to Raise Money for the Bennett Cancer Center and Music Scholarships

... (from Westport) Lucy Kaplan; (from Rowayton) Grey Zeigler; (from Darien) Molly Cutter and Audrey Rowe; (from Greenwich) Sophia Georgas; (from Norwalk) Isabella Bardos and Aimee Madigan; and (from New Canaan) Gabrielle Balzano, Grayson Connors, and ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/The-Pop-Music-Academy-Showcase-to-Raise-Money-for-the-Bennett-Cancer-Center-and-Music-Scholarships18897.shtml

Storm dimmed fundraiser luminary sales

... the lights in Fairfield County -- it also dimmed sales of luminaries used in a long-running regional fundraiser. Greenwich-based Family Centers has sold 5,000 to 6,000 luminary candle kits to benefit the Den for Grieving Kids and the Center For Hope ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Cy07dyGM&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Anne LeBrun, 60, Retired Wilton Realtor

LeBrun was born April 19, 1952, in Greenwich to the late George Cowan and Helen Adair Bruce.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/anne-lebrun-60-retired-wilton-realtor

GHS boys hockey preview: Cardinals aim for FCIAC, CIAC tourneys

Darien and Greenwich High Schools compete in a Boys Ice Hockey Jamboree at Terry Conners Ice Rink in Stamford on Saturday, December 8, 2012.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/GHS-boys-hockey-preview-Cardinals-aim-for-FCIAC-4109836.php

Ridgefield Schools Gets New Assistant Superintendent

For the second time this year, Ridgefield is getting a new face in the school system from Greenwich.

http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/ridgefield-schools-gets-new-assistant-superintendent

Last year's youth bred this year's experience for McMahon girls

... , and senior Alleya Jenkins . A fresh face for the Senators will be Sabrina Rodriguez , a junior transfer from Greenwich who will play swing forward. If the Senators can survive the early part of their schedule, McElveen said his team will be ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Last-year-s-youth-bred-this-year-s-experience-for-4109324.php

LMMM celebrates the season

... Museum in Norwalk hosts its Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 16, noon-4 p.m. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT Greenwich resident and magician Ben Zabin will perform at the Holiday Open House at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum on Sunday, Dec. 16, ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Lockwood-Mansion-celebrates-the-season-with-4108854.php

Selling Lincoln: gallery showcases rare collectibles

History buffs can buy the very chair that Abraham Lincoln sat in when he was nominated for the presidency, which has found a temporary home at a pop-up art gallery in Greenwich.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IOknkdpc&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Storm dimmed fundraiser luminary sales

... the lights in Fairfield County -- it also dimmed sales of luminaries used in a long-running regional fundraiser. Greenwich-based Family Centers has sold 5,000 to 6,000 luminary candle kits to benefit the Den for Grieving Kids and the Center For HOPE ...

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=7GWdpg8B&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Anne-Marie Saracino, 93, Former Rye Business Owner

She was born April 7, 1919, in Greenwich, Conn., to Lillian and John Castronovo.

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/anne-marie-saracino-93-former-rye-business-owner

Greenwich Woman Fights Gun Violence With Jewelry

... bangles made from steel and brass reclaimed from guns. Each bangle is stamped with the former gun's serial number. GREENWICH, Conn. Stopping gun violence and making jewelry may seem like unrelated activities, but Greenwich resident Jessica Mindich ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-woman-fights-gun-violence-jewelry

Cos Cob Principal Heads to Ridgefield Schools

... Public Schools. Beck has been principal of the 388-student Cos Cob school since 2007. Prior to coming to Greenwich she was assistant at the Silvermine School in Norwalk. She began her career in West Hartford after earning her teaching degree at ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/cos-cob-principal-heads-to-ridgefield-schools

Santa Claus is coming to Connecticut

... through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to McArdle's Florist, 48 Arch St., Greenwich -- Santa is available for pictures and visits every Monday through Friday, from noon to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Santa-Claus-is-coming-to-Connecticut-4108913.php

Lockwood Mansion celebrates the season with Holiday Open House

... Museum in Norwalk hosts its Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 16, noon-4 p.m. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT Greenwich resident and magician Ben Zabin will perform at the Holiday Open House at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum on Sunday, Dec. 16, ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lockwood-Mansion-celebrates-the-season-with-4108854.php

Santa Claus is coming to Connecticut

... through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to McArdle's Florist, 48 Arch St., Greenwich -- Santa is available for pictures and visits every Monday through Friday, from noon to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Santa-Claus-is-coming-to-Connecticut-4108913.php

First Bank of Greenwich raises capital

The First Bank of Greenwich has announced that it has successfully completed raising additional capital through the sale of 1,929,569 shares of previously authorized but unissued common stock of the bank at a price of $1.41 per share.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101658-first-bank-of-greenwich-raises-capital.html

Hanukkah concert aims to draw out the holiday cheer

... observance of Hanukkah ends. "My Yiddishe Chanukah" will bring together singers and musicians from New York City, Greenwich, Westport and Stamford, who will present a musical tribute to the Jewish holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 16. Hanukkah is an ...

http://www.ctpost.com/music/article/Hanukkah-concert-aims-to-draw-out-the-holiday-4108712.php

DOCUMENT Strategy Forum Announces Surprise 2013 Dates...

... to announce that it has signed contracts to produce its 2013 event April 29 - May 1st at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT. "While Mother Nature (Hurricane Sandy) might have impacted our ability to produce the event in 2012, she did not dampen our ...

http://www.outputlinks.com/html/news/documentstrategy_Surprise_2013_Dates_121112.aspx

Family Centers to light up the town

... The Den for Grieving Kids - has grown into a holiday tradition. On Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m., Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton residents will adorn their lawns with special ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101657-family-centers-to-light-up-the-town.html

Brynwood Partners Exits Sun Country Foods

... by an investment banker on this transaction. About Brynwood Partners: Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Brynwood Partners is an operationally-focused private equity fund that makes control investments in lower middle ...

http://www.pehub.com/176954/brynwood-partners-exits-sun-country-foods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fnews%2Fall+%28PEHub+News%29

Greenwich Police Arrest Fraud Suspects After Foot Chase

The Greenwich YWCA provides programs to help women of all ages in both body and spirit, President and CEO Adrianne Singer says.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-arrest-fraud-suspects-after-foot-chase

Storytelling Workshop at Greenwich Historical Society

... Judgment, and Story Corp, programs that all feature the extraordinary experiences of everyday people. In January, Greenwich Historical Society board member and standup comedienne Bonnie Levison will lead a storytelling workshop culminating in a ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/education/Storytelling-Workshop-at-Greenwich-Historical-Society18890.shtml

GI Partners Eyes $1.5B For NorthAm-Only Fund

... to invest in different geographies on a fund-by-fund basis. GI Partners has offices in Menlo Park, Chicago and Greenwich, Conn., as well as in London and Munich. The source said that the Europe team could eventually raise a Europe-focused GI ...

http://www.pehub.com/176932/gi-partners-eyes-1-5b-for-northam-only-fund/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Hermes of Paris Coming to Greenwich

Hermes of Paris, the a French high fashion house founded in 1837, is moving into Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/hermes-of-paris-coming-to-greenwich

Greenwich FD Promotes 3 Firefighters [VIDEO]

The Greenwich Fire Department promoted two firefighters and one lieutenant in a Monday morning ceremony in Greenwich Town Hall -a series of promotions that now has the department's Fire Marshal's office fully staffed for the first time in nearly a year.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-fd-promotes-3-firefighters

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

Long before meeting Callie Craumer of Colony Florist there were hints of her approach to customer service and embrace of the Greenwich community.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/draft-where-have-all-the-flowers-gone

Benz boss joked about pal's gal

... about the brunette beauty's alleged incompetence and absenteeism while she was on the payroll at Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, Conn., due to a gentleman's agreement he had with then-COO Ronald Pecunies. "Ron never advised me on my wives. I never ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/benz_boss_joked_about_pal_gal_Z9NtGXk7VkfbTzwYIhOdJM?

Buy A Barn/Home In Greenwich For $6.69 Million

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich High School fall sports athletes were awarded all-conference honors over the past week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/buy-barnhome-greenwich-669-million

'No surprises' in town's school scores

Five Greenwich public schools have been named among the top 46 highest-performing schools in the state, thanks to what Superintendent William McKersie calls a "more sophisticated" accountability system handed down by the state Department of Education.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Q9TKnBRi&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

The other woman: Pray has a love affair

... up buying the car some 25 years later. Photo: Jean-Francois Bulycz/for The Gre, Jean-Francois Bulycz - For The G / Greenwich Citizen Malcolm Pray still has the sketch he drew of that 1937 Delahaye as a student in a mechanical drawing class in ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/The-other-woman-Pray-has-a-love-affair-with-4105889.php

MenuMavin serves up best food options

... that would help you find those gastronomical gems? Well a new website may have the answer to those foodie prayer. Greenwich-based chef Jonathan Brennan has partnered with software and web developer Timothy Gurske to launch Menumavin.com, a "virtual ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101655-menumavin-serves-up-best-food-options.html

McKinley Wins Fairfield County's Better Schools Bonanza

... in an email. Fairfield County's 2012 Better Schools Bonanza was sponsored by the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom in Greenwich. Owner Christine Georgopulo said Friday that the company is no stranger to the importance of education, since it leads ...

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/schools/mckinley-wins-fairfield-countys-better-schools-bonanza

Greenwich Is In a Fog

... parking lot on Strickland Road in Cos Cob; one can barely see across the Bruce Park pond. But not to worry, in his Greenwich Patch blog Channel 7 meteorologist Bill Evans says it'll be sunny on Tuesday. Here are some foggy scenes in town. And we ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-is-in-a-fog

Greenwich Disaster Recovery Center to Close Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m.

The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center at the Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road, Room 203, Greenwich, 06831, will close at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec.

http://www.fema.gov/news-release/greenwich-disaster-recovery-center-close-wednesday-dec-12-6-pm

CBRE announces three new deals totaling over 17,206 SF

... George Comfort and Sons. Lake Partners, an asset management firm formerly located at 25 Field Point Road in Greenwich, CT, signed a seven-year lease at 4 High Ridge Park. The tenant was attracted to the property's park-like setting as well as the ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/CBRE-announces-three-new-deals-totaling-over-17-206-SF18861.shtml

Stamford gallery celebrates three-year anniversary with '10 Artists, 10 Parties' show

... a gallery that comes in and shakes up a community, that shakes the art world and a movement is born," Alvarez, of Greenwich, said. "We are fortunate enough to have found our path ... I saw it when we decided to come here." The way Alvarez saw it, ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-gallery-celebrates-three-year-4105231.php

BWW Reviews: Not Dead Yet: the Killing of Sister George at Long Wharf Theatre

... who is always looking for more challenging work. Her articles and photos have appeared in Connecticut Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Plus, The Advocate, Greenwich Time, The Minuteman, Connecticut Jewish Ledger, The Jewish Chronicle, The ...

http://ct.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Not-Dead-Yet-THE-KILLING-OF-SISTER-GEORGE-at-Long-Wharf-Theatre-20121210

County Legislator Jim Maisano Hosts Annual Toys for Tots Event Saturday

... paid public employees in New York. Adam Egleberg is a Managing Member of Glenville Capital Management LLC in Greenwich, CT. A financial professional for 16 years and resident of New Rochelle for 11, he was a founding member of the New Rochelle Board ...

http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/county-legislator-jim-maisano-hosts-annual-toys-tots-event-saturday?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewRochellesTalkOfTheSoundBlogs+%28Most+Recent+Blog+Posts%29

Queen City Of The Sound Hearts Queens Holiday Toy Drive Is Underway

... paid public employees in New York. Adam Egleberg is a Managing Member of Glenville Capital Management LLC in Greenwich, CT. A financial professional for 16 years and resident of New Rochelle for 11, he was a founding member of the New Rochelle Board ...

http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/queen-city-sound-hearts-queens-holiday-toy-drive-underway?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewRochellesTalkOfTheSoundBlogs+%28Most+Recent+Blog+Posts%29

Let there be lights! Town tree sparkles at annual celebration

'Tis the season in Greenwich, and a holiday-themed celebration was held outside Town Hall on Friday for the annual lighting of the tree.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101653-let-there-be-lights-town-tree-sparkles-at-annual-celebration.html

Greenwich PD's Traffic Section Wins AAA Award

The Greenwich Police Department was recognized Thursday for its achievements in traffic safety by the AAA of Southern New England.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-pd-s-traffic-section-wins-aaa-award

Sticks, Stones and Names Hurt

Greenwich is a diverse town as reflected in its student population, which includes 30% minority students.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/sticks-stones-and-names-hurt

Board Reviews Effectiveness of Greenwich 9th Grade English, Magnet Programs

Adding A Level Of English Is Not A Solution When the Greenwich Board of Education met last week, they received a recommendation from the administration to maintain two levels of 9th grade English at Greenwich High School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/draft-110bf1ac

This Week In Greenwich Sports

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Daily Voice presents a new weekly feature listing all high school varsity sports games for Greenwich High, Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy and Convent of the Sacred Heart.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/week-greenwich-sports

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look at what's happening in Greenwich this week, including government meetings and community events.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-7

Greenwich FEMA center to close Wednesday

The Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery center at the Western Greenwich Civic Center in Glenville will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=EUGq8YvQ&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich Education Group: Academic tutoring, college prep offered to student-athletes

Student-athletes in all grades are hoping to soon get a boost from Greenwich Education Group, which will set up shop at Sono Field House in South Norwalk to help the students improve academics and prepare for college.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101651-greenwich-education-group-academic-tutoring-college-prep-offered-to-student-athletes.html

Dwindling Housing Inventory in Greenwich; 25 Open Houses for Dec. 9

This week we have 25 open houses with prices ranging from $389,500 for a condo in Old Greenwich to a $5.5M house on North Street.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/dwindling-housing-inventory-in-greenwich-25-open-houses-for-dec-9

Man Accused of Trying to Poison Boss' Oatmeal

... was working for President Barack Obama. A pair of Stamford teens have been busted for burglarizing a mid-country Greenwich home ... after they and two other teens were ousted from a house party. Apparently they weren't invited. But when they ...

http://newtown.patch.com/articles/man-accused-of-trying-to-poison-boss-oatmeal-b64e716a

2nd Teen Surrenders on Burglary Charges

Greenwich Police say "crystal clear video" from a home surveillance system helped to identify a quartet of young adults and teens believed to be responsible for the Oct.

http://weston-ct.patch.com/articles/2nd-teen-surrenders-on-burglary-charges-fe733fd4

Man Accused of Trying to Poison Boss' Oatmeal

... was working for President Barack Obama. A pair of Stamford teens have been busted for burglarizing a mid-country Greenwich home ... after they and two other teens were ousted from a house party. Apparently they weren't invited. But when they ...

http://bethel.patch.com/articles/man-accused-of-trying-to-poison-boss-oatmeal-5cca7d90

Man Accused of Trying to Poison Boss' Oatmeal

... was working for President Barack Obama. A pair of Stamford teens have been busted for burglarizing a mid-country Greenwich home ... after they and two other teens were ousted from a house party. Apparently they weren't invited. But when they ...

http://bethwood.patch.com/articles/man-accused-of-trying-to-poison-boss-oatmeal

Surprising Definitions: 'Drug Paraphernalia,' 'Burglarize,' 'Felony Assault'

... up oil spills. A pair of Stamford teens have been busted on charges of burglarizing (that is, breaking into) a Greenwich home after they and two other teens were ousted from a house party there. Apparently, they weren't invited. But when they ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/surprising-definitions-drug-paraphernalia-burglarize-felony-assault

Nadine Longmuir Is Greenwich Arts Advocate of the Year

The longtime president of the Greenwich Public Schools Honor Choir, Nadine Longmuir, has been named the Greenwich Arts Advocate of the Year.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/nadine-longmuir-is-greenwich-arts-advocate-of-the-year

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from Nov.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-0

McKersie's $143M budget includes tech funds

Presenting his first budget proposal to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said he wants Greenwich Public Schools to make an "aggressive investment" in digital teaching and learning.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_11284/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=Je4KKGMq&pn=0

Retroweek: A look back on Greenwich news

The district needs to take a closer look at its current magnet programs before launching another themed school as a way to address racial imbalance, the Board of Education has concluded.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=aF9SyBqF&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Retroweek: A look back on Greenwich news

The district needs to take a closer look at its current magnet programs before launching another themed school as a way to address racial imbalance, the Board of Education has concluded.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hyUcL5FP&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Toys pile up for tots in need

... the truck, manned by two U.S. Marines stationed out of New Haven, was picking up its second load of gifts from Greenwich on its way to a Toys for Tots center in Stamford. Galvin's boys, Ryan, 2 1/2, and Brendan, 5, along with her niece Katherine, 6, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=4VZSsCJM&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich FEMA center to close Wednesday

The Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery center at the Western Greenwich Civic Center in Glenville will close at 6 p.m. Dec.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=HrtVYnhE&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Chill out at winter season of Westport Farmers Market

... They don't taste as good." Westport CT 12/8/12 Photo: Jarret Liotta / Westport News contributed Nina Lindia of Old Greenwich came to the Westport Farmers Market on Westport specifically to buy from her favorite vendor, Two Guys from Woodbridge. ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Chill-out-at-winter-season-of-Westport-Farmers-4102063.php

Visions of sugarplums coming to town

Greenwich Ballet Academy is bringing back a classic holiday favorite with the return of The Nutcracker, starring world-renowned dancers, Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky, both of whom are principal dancers at American Ballet Theatre.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101648-visions-of-sugarplums-coming-to-town.html

Wilton Resident i Anne Bruce LeBrun, 60

... December 4, 2012 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was 60. She was the loving wife of Peter LeBrun. Anne was born in Greenwich, Conn. on April 19, 1952, the daughter of the late George Cowan and Helen Adair Bruce. She was a retired Realtor for ...

http://wilton.patch.com/articles/wilton-resident-anne-bruce-lebrun-60

Westfair Singers: Celebrating 'Gifts Most Rare'

... holiday concert Gifts Most Rare: Celebrate! on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. The concert will feature music from Mozart, Palestrina, Rutter and Anthony Newman, as well as a selection of carols from ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101646--westfair-singers-celebrating-gifts-most-rare.html

A Regional Roundup of Weekend Events

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://monroe.patch.com/articles/a-regional-roundup-of-weekend-events

Sale of RailAmerica means shutdown and layoffs

... company has been looking into the possibility of consolidating RailAmerica operations into their headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut. They received $2.3 billion of committed debt financing from Bank of America Merrill Lynch and $800 million of ...

http://www.historiccity.com/2012/staugustine/news/florida/sale-of-railamerica-means-shutdown-and-layoffs-32558

Amazing Kreskin's legendary act comes to Greenwich

"The only equipment I need are the thoughts of my audience members," said The Amazing Kreskin himself in an interview with the Post ahead of his weekend appearance in Greenwich.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101645-amazing-kreskins-legendary-act-comes-to-greenwich.html

Christmas Fairs, Santa's House and More

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://southbury.patch.com/articles/christmas-fairs-santa-s-house-and-more

This Weekend: Listen, Eat, See Santa, Try Theater, Plunge in

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/this-weekend-listen-eat-see-santa-try-theater-plunge-in-38da1026

Pair Faces Attempted Bank Fraud Charges

A pair of New York City men were under arrest on charges they had fraudulent documents and credit cards that were used in an attempt to open a bank account at the Chase Bank branch on Greenwich Avenue.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/pair-faces-attempted-bank-fraud-charges

Weekend Events: Holiday Concerts Aplenty

... today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; $50 ...

http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/weekend-events-holiday-concerts-aplenty

A History of Trumbull Architecture

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/a-history-of-trumbull-architecture

This Weekend: Lamplight Stroll, Holiday Fairs and Santa

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://milford.patch.com/articles/this-weekend-lamplight-stroll-holiday-fairs-and-santa

What's Up This Weekend

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://hamden.patch.com/articles/what-s-up-this-weekend-60da8283

Mary Jean Putrino, 98, Active Member of 1st Lutheran Church

Mary Jean Putrino, 98, of Greenwich passed away in the early morning of Dec. 4, 2012.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/mary-jean-putrino-98-active-member-of-1st-lutheran-church

Need Something To Do This Weekend? Here's What's Going On.

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/need-something-to-do-this-weekend-here-s-what-s-going-on-bd2c160b

What To Do: Plenty of Holiday Fun

... Tickets are $20. Tickets are available the day of the tour for $25 beginning at 10:30AM at the Historical Society. Greenwich: The Amazing Kreskin When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Where: Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Cost: $25 students; $40 adults; ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/what-to-do-plenty-of-holiday-fun