Greenwich Roundup

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Greenwich Civic Center Offers Sports Clinics For Kids

GREENWICH, Conn. Registration for four sports clinics for kids to be held at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will begin by mail on Jan.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-civic-center-offers-sports-clinics-kids

Greenwich Legislators Expect Gun Control On 2013 Agenda

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich state legislators expect the topic of gun control to dominate the agenda as they look ahead to the possible passage of bills in 2013.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-legislators-expect-gun-control-2013-agenda

Town Council Approves Non-Emergency Interagency Agreements

... and Wilton, so we want to formalize that," Chief Nadriczny said. The second agreement with Stamford, Darien and Greenwich is essentially an update to an existing agreement allowing police in those towns to conduct cross-border traffic enforcement. ...

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/town-council-approves-non-emergency-interagency-greements

Investors Lured to Employment Services Stocks by U.S. Job Gains: EcoPulse

... investors are more optimistic about the outlook for jobs, said Jim Stellakis, founder and director of research at Greenwich, Connecticut-based research company Technical Alpha Inc. and a chartered market technician. This rally broke a downtrend that ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-03/job-gains-lure-investors-to-employment-services-stocks.html

Holy Child In Rye Picks A New Head Of School

... launched last May after current Head of School Ann F. Sullivan announced her retirement. Hambleton, a resident of Greenwich, Conn., is currently president of La Salle Academy, an all-boys private Catholic high school in Manhattan. "Throughout the ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/schools/holy-child-rye-picks-new-head-school

Broder Bros., Co. Acquires Denver's Imprints Wholesale

... to achieve in excess of $900 million in sales and $50 million in pro forma EBITDA in 2013." Littlejohn & Co. is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private equity and distressed securities firm focused on investing in middle-market companies that are ...

http://www.sportsonesource.com/news/spor/spor_article.asp?section=8&Prod=1&id=45217

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Police: No Newtown conspiracy

... blogging that he was a possible second suspect in the Newtown shootings. Rodia's car was pulled over by police in Greenwich on the morning of the shootings. Photo: Brian A. Pounds, Connecticut Post / Connecticut Post Chris Rodia of Norwalk said he ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-No-Newtown-conspiracy-4162802.php

Trends in Luxury Hotels: In-Room Exercise

... Sprayology, a holistic product for immune system maintenance and detox," the report said. Meanwhile The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, in Greenwich, Conn., and Delamar Southport in Southport, Conn., offer guests honey-drop drinks in their minibars, which ...

http://ehotelier.com/hospitality-news/item.php?id=24717_0_11_0_C&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ehotelier+%28eHotelier+Global+Hospitality+News%29

Greenwich Police: Tractor-Trailer Flips On Hamilton Avenue

GREENWICH, Conn. A tractor-trailer flipped over at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Avenue and Ritch Avenue West, blocking both roads near the train overpass, according to a Greenwich Police dispatch report.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-tractor-trailer-flips-hamilton-avenue

French Cinematheque at the Avon in Stamford presents Max and the Junkmen

On Thursday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. The Avon Theatre and The Alliance Francaise of Greenwich present MAX AND THE JUNKMEN.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/French-Cinematheque-at-the-Avon-in-Stamford-presents-Max-and-the-Junkmen19080.shtml

An open letter on recycling Christmas trees

The Town of Greenwich is offering Christmas tree recycling at several spots across town.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/An-open-letter-on-recycling-Christmas-trees-4162237.php

Invasion of the pink faces

... stands by one of a number of pink smiley faces she has discovered around town. This one is in front of the Old Greenwich Tennis Academy on Sound Beach Avenue. Photo: Anne W. Semmes / CT This face sits looking out over West End Avenue, at the traffic ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Invasion-of-the-pink-faces-4162499.php

Poetry in motion: Local 10-year-old demonstrates the art of karate

Emanuel Lai performs a back fist strike from his Seiunchin kata, a choreographed series of movements from the isshin-ryu Okinawan style of karate, at the Old Greenwich dojo of his sensei Rick Zimmerman.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Poetry-in-motion-Local-10-year-old-demonstrates-4162425.php

Emanuel Lai performs a back fist strike from his Seiunchin kata, a choreographed series of movements from the isshin-ryu Okinawan style of karate, at the Old Greenwich dojo of his sensei Rick Zimmerman.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/article/Poetry-in-motion-Local-10-year-old-demonstrates-4162425.php

Greenwich PD Hires New Recruit from Stamford

A firearms instructor from Stamford has become the Greenwich Police Department's newest recruit.

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/greenwich-pd-hires-new-recruit-from-stamford

Tractor Trailer Roll Over Closes Hamilton Avenue

... near Bimbo Bakeries on Hamilton Avenue overturned about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, shutting down the road. According to Greenwich Police Department spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray, no one was injured when the truck rolled over onto its side. Several heavy duty ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/tractor-trailer-roll-over-closes-hamilton-avenue

Skiing Expert Shares Knowledge, Time

... them to find exactly what they want. Ski & Sport of Westport & Ridgefield is proud to support community news & The Greenwich Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/skiing-expert-shares-knowledge-time

... and wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to the Porricelli family. For many years, first in Greenwich and later in Trumbull, Porricelli's Market provided Neighbor to Neighbor with staples for our food pantry at deeply discounted ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-to-the-Editor-4161968.php

Letter: Medical Director Thanks Greenwich For Donations

On behalf of the board and staff at Greenwich Emergency Medical Service , I would like to offer our sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our GEMS fund-raising efforts through the years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/letter-medical-director-thanks-greenwich-donations

Letter: Get Organized For The New Year, Greenwich

The following article was written by Matt Baier, owner of Matt Baier Organizing , serving Stamford, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Darien, Norwalk and Fairfield.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/letter-get-organized-new-year-stamford

Greenwich girls basketball team beats New Canaan for LaVista Tournament title

Ending the year with a victory at the Tony LaVista Tournament was the perfect way for the Greenwich High School girls basketball team to show its fortunes are beginning to change.

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11292/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=kLOnlaDH&pn=0

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Backman makes most of Sound Tigers' appearance

... on Saturday morning, Sean Backman would've sat out Saturday night for the fourth game in a row. Backman, of Greenwich, wouldn't have recorded his first two-goal game as a professional, helping Bridgeport to a 4-1 win over the Manchester Monarchs at ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Backman-makes-most-of-Sound-Tigers-appearance-4154956.php

Porricelli's market closes in Trumbull

... one of three stores operated by the Porricelli family, opened in April 2002. The store in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich closed in 2009 and the Old Greenwich store was sold to Kings Food Markets in September 2012, Porricelli said. At that time, ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Porricelli-s-market-closes-in-Trumbull-4154320.php

AD Bistro a charming eatery

... serving notably fine food under their Aux Delices name as full service caterers with retail locations in Darien, Greenwich, Riverside and now in Westport. But this is the first place that also has room for a full-service restaurant. Without a lot of ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/AD-Bistro-a-charming-eatery-in-Westport-4143573.php

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Connecticut's 4th Congressional District- Comparing 2008 and 2012

Before reading my article, I'd highly recommend you take a look at this piece about Greenwich, Darien, Westport, Norwalk, and Fairfield.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/12/29/1174739/-Connecticut-s-4th-Congressional-District-Comparing-2008-and-2012

Porricelli's market closes in Trumbull

... one of three stores operated by the Porricelli family, opened in April 2002. The store in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich closed in 2009 and the Old Greenwich store was sold to Kings Food Markets in September 2012, Porricelli said. At that time the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Porricelli-s-market-closes-in-Trumbull-4154320.php

Trends in luxury hotels: In-room exercise

... Sprayology, a holistic product for immune system maintenance and detox," the report said. Meanwhile The Delamar Greenwich Harbor, in Greenwich, Conn., and Delamar Southport in Southport, Conn., offer guests honey-drop drinks in their minibars, which ...

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/12/29/Trends-in-luxury-hotels-In-room-exercise/UPI-85411356826096/

Choral Society Christmas Concert is purely magical

Bass Kevin Burdette was one of four soloists at the recent Greenwich Choral Society holiday concert who engaged the audience with a "polished and operatic" performance, says reviewer Linda Phillips.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Choral-Society-Christmas-Concert-is-purely-magical-4113034.php

6 Places to Ring in the New Year

... purchased here -are available for $45 or $90, depending on location. The show starts at 9 p.m. The Ginger Man on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich is planning to rock in the New Year with the band Mars Project at 10 p.m. The restaurant has its regular ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/5-places-to-ring-in-the-new-year-5d9a4d3f

Porricelli's market closes in Trumbull

... , one of three stores operated by the Porricelli family, opened in April 2002. The store in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich closed in 2009 and the Old Greenwich store was sold to Kings Food Markets in September 2012, Porricelli said.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_309836/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=FAD83VsM&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Yoko Blames Paul

Paul McCartney tells interviewer David Frost in a program set to air in November that Yoko Ono did not break up the Beatles, reinforcing the position that John Lennon often took in the years before his death in 1980.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/la-et-ms-yoko-ono-break-up-beatles-paul-mccartney-says-20121029,0,3769390.story

Jarombek named to Newbery Medal committee

... actually has a personal family connection with the Newbery Medal. The first ever Newbery was awarded to Old Greenwich resident Hendrik Willem van Loon for his non-fiction book The Story of Mankind in 1922. And it was discovered that Mr. van Loon was ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101805-jarombek-named-to-newbery-medal-committee.html

Making something good out of all the bad

... from a one-time visit to an on-going experience. Jennifer Flatow is Family Centers' volunteer manager. Serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan, Family Centers is a United Way and Community Fund of Darien partner agency that offers ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Making-something-good-out-of-all-the-bad-1315024.php

Connecticut Senate Race Was 4th Most Expensive in Country

... from outside sources, the website says. McMahon, the multi-millionaire former head of the WWE who lives in Greenwich, used $49 million of her own money on her failed effort to capture the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Joseph Lieberman. This ...

http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/connecticut-senate-race-was-4th-most-expensive-in-country-c5f80857

How a Trauma Counselor Does Her Job: 'Listening and Being There'

... and being there for them." Smith is a trauma response coordinator for Family Centers, a nonprofit based in Greenwich and Stamford, whose work includes everything from mental health counseling and bereavement to self-sufficiency programs. Earlier ...

http://ellington-somers.patch.com/articles/how-a-trauma-counselor-does-her-job-listening-and-being-there-dcc54b60

Porricelli's To Close Its Trumbull Store Saturday

It's the end of the Porricelli's era. The family-owned grocery chain, which sold its Old Greenwich location in September, is shuttering its last outpost in Trumbull today.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/trumbull-porricellis-closing-down-for-good-dec-29-at-8-pm

Resident Faces Credit Card Theft Charge

A Greenwich man already facing several charges lodged by Greenwich Police earlier this year, was arrested Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/resident-faces-credit-card-theft-charge

Kids To Take Plunge At Greenwich Point New Year's Day

GREENWICH, Conn. A kids-only version of the "Polar Plunge" the annual dip into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound will take place at Greenwich Point on New Year's Day to help raise funds for Kids In Crisis.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/kids-take-plunge-greenwich-point-new-years-day

Find A Job In And Around Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. A kids-only version of the "Polar Plunge" the annual dip into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound will take place at Greenwich Point on New Year's Day to ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-greenwich-4

Housing Market That Caused Recession May Fuel Recover reports Greenwich Moves

Greenwich, CT -- While many are aware of the real estate market being a prime culprit in the United States' recession half a decade ago, now things are beginning to turn.

http://www.emailwire.com/release/110302-Housing-Market-That-Caused-Recession-May-Fuel-Recover-reports-Greenwich-Moves.html

Friday, December 28, 2012

Restoration Hardware closing Mayfair store after 12 years

... Hardware store. The company said in the report that it planned to open design galleries in Boston; Indianapolis; Greenwich, Conn.; and Atlanta, and was "pursuing locations in several other key markets." Whether metro Milwaukee is in line for a ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/restoration-hardware-closing-mayfair-store-after-12-years-qd86kf3-185107481.html

Greenwich Cops: Felon Used Stolen Credit Card

GREENWICH, Conn. Tyler Wilson, 22, of Greenwich was arrested on a warrant and charged with the use of a stolen credit card at a CVS, Greenwich Police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-cops-felon-used-stolen-credit-card

Snow Heading Our Way On Saturday

... snow this Saturday. As a storm approaches, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Greenwich and much of the state. The advisory is effective from 8 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Dec. 30. On Saturday, snow is expected ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/snow-heading-our-way-on-saturday-3848d0d4

Roundup: Greenwich wrestling team tops Staples, New Canaan

The Greenwich High School wrestling team improved to 4-3 on the season Thursday, going 2-1 in their matches against Brien McMahon, Staples and New Canaan.

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11292/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=BeiLCT73&pn=0

Weston-Redding Weather: Dose Of Snow On Saturday

More wintry weather is headed to Fairfield County, with around 5 inches of snow forecast from Greenwich to Norwalk to Danbury to Fairfield.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-weather-dose-snow-saturday

Wilton Weather: Shot Of Snow On Saturday

More wintry weather is headed to Fairfield County, with around 4 inches of snow forecast from Greenwich to Norwalk to Danbury to Fairfield.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-weather-shot-snow-saturday

Housing Market That Caused Recession May Fuel Recover Reports Greenwich Moves

... and the National Association of Realtors report sales of existing homes at 11% higher than last year. About Greenwich Moves Greenwich Moves ( http://www.greenwichmoves.com/ ) provides those seeking information on selling and buying of property in ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/housing-market-that-caused-recession-may-fuel-recover-reports-greenwich-moves-191896.htm

Joseph Strazza, 81, Stamford Refuse Company Owner

He was born March 18, 1931, in Greenwich to Joseph and Carmella Genise-Strazza. He was a resident of Greenwich for 70 years before moving to Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joseph-strazza-81-stamford-refuse-company-owner

Zilita 'Zil' Black, 90, Of Stamford

... called many places home, including Nicaragua, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Greenwich. Her family said wherever she lived, she volunteered her time and talents to those around her. She was involved in summer ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/zilita-zil-black-90-stamford

Trumbull Porricelli's Closing Down for Good Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

... 2002, and was one of three stores operated by the Porricelli's family. The store located in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich closed in 2009 and the store located in Old Greenwich was sold to Kings Food Markets in October 2012, Porricelli said. ...

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/trumbull-porricelli-s-closing-down-dec-29-at-8-p-m

Greenwich girls basketball team downs Darien in overtime

Having already lost three games by three points or less, the Greenwich High School girls basketball team was determined not to suffer the same fate against rival Darien on Thursday.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Greenwich-girls-basketball-team-downs-Darien-in-4151861.php

Darien boys basketball team beats Greenwich in OT in LaVista Tournament

Greenwich's Leonel Hyatt takes a shot as he is defended by Darien's Henry Baldwin, left, and George Phillips, right, during the Tony LaVista Tournament on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Darien High School.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-boys-basketball-team-beats-Greenwich-in-OT-4151860.php

Greenwich Police: Woman Leaves Kids Unattended In Car

GREENWICH, Conn. A New York woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children unattended in a car for an extended period of time, according to Greenwich police.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-woman-leaves-kids-unattended-car

Porricelli's Market closes its doors Saturday

... said. The store opened in April of 2002, the third in a small chain of stores that included two locations in Greenwich, one in the Cos Cob section and another in Old Greenwich. The Cos Cob store closed in 2009 and the Old Greenwich store was sold to ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/trumbulltimes/news/localnews/135254-porricellis-market-closes-its-doors-saturday.html

Cos Cob School principal moves on to Ridgefield

... level. Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said, "Kim Beck has given her head, heart, and hand to the Greenwich Public Schools for 11 years. From the first day we met, she has stood out for her educational expertise and passion for student ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101798-cos-cob-school-principal-moves-on-to-ridgefield.html

A look back at 2012 in Darien

... grabs her goalie Caylee Waters during a timeout in the first half of the FCIAC girls lacrosse finals between Greenwich High School and Darien High School at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday, May 25, 2012. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/A-look-back-at-2012-in-Darien-4151559.php

How Al Roker Lost 135 Pounds and Gained Faith in Himself

... me as the fat guy," says Roker, photographed with his tailor, Tullio Giannitti, at Richards department store in Greenwich, Conn., on Nov. 30. Winning that battle has not been easy. Roker, an avowed foodie, has wrestled with his weight since ...

http://www.parade.com/celebrity/celebrity-parade/2012/12/30-how-al-roker-lost-135-pounds-gained-faith-in-himself.html?npId=171

Woman Faces Charge After Tots Found in Parked Car

A woman faces a charge of leaving a child under 12 unsupervised in a public place after Greenwich Police found two youngsters alone inside a parked car at the Riverside Commons shopping center Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/woman-faces-charge-after-tots-found-in-parked-car

What To Do In New Canaan This Weekend

... Basketball Tournament. New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road. Sunday, Dec.30 Joel Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich: Noon to 5 p.m. The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich is in the newly renovated Kiernan Hall and will feature four ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-new-canaan-weekend-11

Connecticut Senate Race Was 4th Most Expensive in Country

... from outside sources, the website says. McMahon, the multi-millionaire former head of the WWE who lives in Greenwich, used $49 million of her own money on her failed effort to capture the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Joseph Lieberman. This ...

http://stratford.patch.com/articles/connecticut-senate-race-was-4th-most-expensive-in-country-9da57460

What To Do In And Around Wilton This Weekend

... for non-members. Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Sunday, Dec. 30 Joel Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich: noon to 5 p.m. The Oppenheimer Gallery will feature four exhibits a year in the newly renovated Kiernan Hall. The first ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-wilton-weekend

Produce-laden Truck Crash Causes Mid-Morning I-95 Traffic Mess

... the Jersey barrier for a considerable distance. The box was on the guardrails and the cab on the ground," said Greenwich Deputy Fire Chief Keith Millette. The box portion of the truck was almost completely ripped off the cab, Millette said. Engine ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/produce-laden-truck-crash-causes-mid-morning-i-95-traffic-mess

What To Do In And Around Greenwich This Weekend

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look a some events happening in Greenwich this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-greenwich-weekend

What Is Your New Year's Resolution, Greenwich?

GREENWICH, Conn. New Year's Day is fast approaching and The Greenwich Daily Voice wants to know what you expect in 2013.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/what-your-new-years-resolution-greenwich

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Newtown celebrates Christmas and remembers victims

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2012/12/24/1762252/some-in-conn-town-couple-activism.html

Tables turned on paper: Staff mapped

... on December 14. Fountain's blog is called "For What It's Worth," and he currently is a real estate agent in Greenwich, Connecticut. The post, entitled "Sauce for the goose or, home address and phone number of Journal News publisher," had prompted ...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/27/us/new-york-gun-permit-map/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

Quill benefit features history performed in song

... crowd attended Quill Entertainment Company 's annual benefit recently at the Bruce Museum . Founded in 1998, by Greenwich resident and award-winning playwright Granville Burgess, Quill Entertainment is a nonprofit educational organization with a ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Quill-benefit-features-history-performed-in-song-4149775.php

Robert 'Max' Manning, 74, Port Chester Caterer

... Port Chester, Manning graduated from Port Chester High School in 1956. He married Anne Versace on May 5, 1978, in Greenwich, Conn. He owned a catering business, Max's Catering, in Port Chester. He was a member of Sokol Club in Byram, Conn. Manning ...

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/robert-max-manning-74-port-chester-caterer

Dr. William Haggerty, 72, Former Greenwich Dentist

GREENWICH, Conn. Dr. William Joseph Haggerty, a former Greenwich dentist, died Dec.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dr-william-haggerty-72-former-greenwich-dentist

New Canaan boys hockey team picks up first win after fast start in Greenwich

Greenwich High School goalie Bryan Archino could not keep New Canaan's Harry Stanton from scoring in the second period of Saturday's game, Dec.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/New-Canaan-boys-hockey-team-picks-up-first-win-4146544.php

Charming eatery in town

... serving notably fine food under their Aux Delices name as full service caterers with retail locations in Darien, Greenwich, Riverside and now in Westport. But this is the first place that also has room for a full-service restaurant. Without a lot of ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/AD-Bistro-a-charming-eatery-in-Westport-4143573.php

Kitchen named to state interior designers board

... Mr. Kitchen is overseeing the first ASID trade show in four years, which is scheduled for spring 2013 in Greenwich. The show will offer the opportunity for industry partners that specialize in paints, rugs, drapery and furnishings to showcase their ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101775-kitchen-named-to-state-interior-designers-board.html

Great Point Partners Completes Dividend Recapitalization of Health Systems International

... burdens and achieve the lowest possible cost of medical care. About Great Point Partners GPP, based in Greenwich, CT, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $600 million of equity capital under management. The HSI investment was ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/12/prweb10266937.htm

President George H.W. Bush in Connecticut

Contributed by Prescott Bush Jr. for Greenwich: An Illustrated History George H.W. Bush and his younger brother, John, pose for a photo at their Grove Lane home in the late 1930s, well before the elder Bush became president of the United States.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/President-George-H-W-Bush-in-Connecticut-54408.php

Winter wonderland

Connecticut illustrator Wendell Minor's "Midnight Ride" is among more than 30 original pieces on display at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., as part of "Let It Snow! Children's Book Art." The exhibition, which features work from children's book illustrators, will run through Feb.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Winter-wonderland-4149393.php

Hot Topics

In response, a Greenwich, Conn. blogger, Christopher Fountain, gleefully posted information about Journal News staffers and management including home addresses, links to Facebook pages and Twitter accounts and snide comments on the physical appearance of at least one female editor.

http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/hottopics/2012/12/27/blogger-posts-names-of-journal-news-staffers/

10 Best Exhibits Of The Year In Connecticut

... - the expansion of the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven and the opening of Gallery II at Seven Bridges in Greenwich - will be there forever. Here's a rundown of the best of 2012: 1. Yale University Art Gallery , New Haven: Every state needs ...

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/hc-artweek-1227-20121227,0,2750119.story

Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Greenwich

Update, 11:55 a.m. GREENWICH, Conn. - A tractor trailer accident that caused heavy congestion on I-95 in Greenwich was cleared at 11:55 a.m., the Connecticut Department of Transportation says.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/tractor-trailer-overturns-i-95-greenwich

Hey! Where's my Greenwich Post?

If you're looking for this week's edition of the Greenwich Post in your mailbox or local newsstand, it will not be a fruitful search, unfortunately.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101815-hey-wheres-my-greenwich-post.html

Connecticut Senate Race Was 4th Most Expensive in Country

... from outside sources, the website says. McMahon, the multi-millionaire former head of the WWE who lives in Greenwich, used $49 million of her own money on her failed effort to capture the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Joseph Lieberman. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/connecticut-senate-race-was-4th-most-expensive-in-country-d586d2cd

Bring Back Tech Central Station

That prompted a tall, extremely tanned blonde named Kay, from Old Greenwich, Connecticut, to ask Hassett, the co-A author of the 1999 book Dow 36,000 , "So what do we do with our money?" The contact list from the people who paid money for this cruise has to be among the most valuable set of leads in history.

http://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2012/12/bring-back-tech-central-station

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Newtown celebrates Christmas and remembers victims

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://lewistownsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/275762/Newtown-celebrates-Christmas-and-remembers-victims-.html?nav=5016

George H.W. Bush, Formerly Of Greenwich, Hospitalized In ICU

GREENWICH, Conn. Former President George H.W. Bush, who spent his childhood in Greenwich and attended Greenwich Country Day School, was in intensive care Wednesday night in a Houston hospital due to an "elevated fever," according to CNN.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/george-hw-bush-formerly-greenwich-hospitalized-icu

Bistro Latino finds home at former Greenwich Tavern

Bistro Latino, the new restaurant from chef Rafael Palomino, has opened in the space of the former Greenwich Tavern on East Putnam Avenue.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bistro-Latino-finds-home-at-former-Greenwich-4147482.php

Photo

Greenwich resident Grayson Kelley, 10, center, prepares to take the stage as a soldier in the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker at Lincoln Center in New York on Dec.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/News-Roundup-4147343.php

News Roundup

Clamdigging around Rowayton

... 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center . Weigand will talk about his excavation of the Merritt Homestead in Greenwich, a 1750 salt box used as a farm house, a mill, a speak-easy and a restaurant. It was also the site of Lucille Ball and ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Clamdigging-around-Rowayton-4146994.php

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The first-ever Greenwich Canstruction competition was a great success according to event co-chairs Margie Black and Denise Dreskin.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/Letters-to-the-Editor-4146972.php

The spiritual eye: Don't be blind to the miracles in front of you

... change before a dramatic event comes to force a change. Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is senior rabbi Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship and a past president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-spiritual-eye-Don-t-be-blind-to-the-miracles-4146971.php

The Seton Journals: A rare look at the writings and drawings of an artist/illustrator/naturalist

... Photo: Anne W. Semmes / CT Naturalist, artist, and wildlife conservationist Ernest Thompson Seton is one of Greenwich's truly historic figures. This year, for example, the town became reacquainted with Seton's role as a founder of the Boy Scouts of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-Seton-Journals-A-rare-look-at-the-writings-4147276.php

Record

Stand-up comedienne and Greenwich Historical Society board member Bonnie Levison will lead a three-session storytelling workshop being offered by the society on Jan.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4147024.php

On a life of books -- and Greenwich Library then and NOW

... Paris when she was working for Army Special Services in Germany. Photo: Anne W. Semmes / CT A: The population in Greenwich has not increased that much. But there are more businesses here, and more of an influx of people coming into town during the ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/On-a-life-of-books-and-Greenwich-Library-then-4146957.php

Mary Lohotsky, 90, Lifelong Stamford Resident

... at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 24 Wenzel Terrace, Stamford, CT ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-lohotsky-90-lifelong-stamford-resident

Getrude DiTaranto, 96, Former Greenwich Choir Singer

... opera, dancing with her husband and singing in school musical productions and various choirs, including the Greenwich Choral Society. She was especially proud of a performance with the choir at Carnegie Hall. DiTaranto's family said that her ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/getrude-ditaranto-96-lifelong-stamford-resident

YWCA Darien/Norwalk offers women job search assistance

... gain the job skills they to enter the workforce. In the past, participants have been residents of Darien, Norwalk, Greenwich, Wilton, Ridgefield, Fairfield and Stamford. For information, call Foster at 203-655-2535, Ext. 301, e-mail her at ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/YWCA-Darien-Norwalk-offers-women-job-search-4146980.php

Police union seeks more help for Newtown officers

From left, Town of Ridgefield, Conn., Det. Durling, and Town of Greenwich, Conn., Officer Rivera stand near a memorial in Newtown, Conn.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/us/police-union-seeks-more-help-for-newtown-officers/pmpLf/

Newtown overwhelmed with donations, Town leaders urge people to halt...

The following letter was sent to The Darien Times , the Greenwich Post 's sister paper, by John Voket, associate editor of the Newtown Bee: "As I submit this update 12 days after Newtown suffered its most devastating tragedy, our community is still in a deep state of shock and grieving for those lost and the many others who will bear the burden of ... (more)

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101812-newtown-overwhelmed-with-donations-town-leaders-urge-people-to-halt-giving-while-donations-are-sorted.html

Newtown marks Christmas amid memorials

... give police here a break. "It's a nice thing that they can use us this way," Ted Latiak, a police detective from Greenwich, Conn., said Christmas morning, as he and a fellow detective, each working a half-day shift, came out of a store with bagels ...

http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/ci_22255648/newtown-marks-christmas-amid-memorials?