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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Free memory testing available



Anxious about forgetting names? Noticing that your spouse is losing his sense of direction? Then there might be a way to find out some answers by going to Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation & Health Center for a memory assessment.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101832-free-memory-testing-available.html

It's the Perfect Time of Year to Visit Connecticut's Chocolate Trail



... love, especially if you have a sweet tooth! The grand prize winner will receive a two-night stay at the Delamar Greenwich, spa treatments, free dinner and a chocolate tasting and tour at the Chocolate Lab. The runner up winners also get some neat ...

http://stonington.patch.com/announcements/win-a-getaway-for-two-relax-indulge-and-hit-the-connecticut-chocolate-trail-fd3d98db

Darien seniors tour the holiday lights



Aging in Place+Gallivant hosted Darien seniors on a tour of holiday lights in Greenwich last month.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-seniors-tour-the-holiday-lights-4170961.php

Police reports



An accomplice of the man charged with robbing an Old Greenwich gas station and shooting the attendant in the head testified Tuesday in state Superior Court about the November 2009 crime.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_44520/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=1gyMVN80&pn=0

Free self defense class for women offered



The Junior League of Greenwich and the YWCA Greenwich will host a free Women's Self Defense Class on Saturday, Jan.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101830-free-self-defense-class-for-women-offered.html

How Not to Celebrate New Year's



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/how-not-to-celebrate-new-year-s

Water Main Break In Downtown Seymour Affects Surrounding Towns



A water main break in downtown Seymour closed part of Route 67 and the surrounding towns of Oxford and Beacon Falls Sunday morning. The break occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the front of the Strand Theatre located at 165 Main St., police said.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-seymour-water-main-break-20130106,0,7111335.story

Watching Greenwich This Week on GCTV



Greenwich Community Television, the local government access channel, has expanded its broadcast reach to a second video provider.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/watching-greenwich-this-week-on-gctv-1b0e8516

December 2012 Has Record Real Estate Sales; 6 Open Houses This Sunday



... below. You can find instructions on using the interactive map here . MARKET REPORT December Real Estate Sales in Greenwich Set Record December 2012 was a month to remember in Greenwich real estate. The 68 sales reported so far are an all time record ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/december-2012-has-record-real-estate-sales-6-open-houses-this-sunday

Cops: Woman Fakes Kidnapping, Sells Boyfriend's Car for Drug Money



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://milford.patch.com/articles/cops-woman-fakes-kidnapping-sells-boyfriend-s-car-for-drug-money

Arresting News: Thieving Samaritan; Arrested 3 Times in 3 Days



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-theiving-samaritan-arrested-3-times-in-3-days

Fairfield Man Blames Bad Pizza for Alleged Poor Driving in Omg PD



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it in the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/fairfield-man-blames-bad-pizza-for-alleged-poor-driving-in-omg-pd

Police Searching For Two Prison Escapees



Two inmates were discovered to be missing from the York Correctional Facility in East Lyme Saturday evening by Department of Corrections staff members.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-state-police-searching-for-two-prison-escapees-20130105,0,6055389.story

1 in 11 school cafeterias fail inspections



... 6, left, and Brian Duffy, 5, buy pizza lunches with fruit cups from cafeteria worker Vickie Timm at the school in Greenwich, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich Time North Street School cafeteria worker Paula Thompson, left, serves ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Pass-Fail-Schools-cafeteria-s-report-card-4170399.php

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Pass/Fail: Schools cafeteria's report card



... 6, left, and Brian Duffy, 5, buy pizza lunches with fruit cups from cafeteria worker Vickie Timm at the school in Greenwich, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich Time North Street School cafeteria worker Paula Thompson, left, serves ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Pass-Fail-Schools-cafeteria-s-report-card-4170259.php

Just 40 miles from Newtown, it's ammo galore at gun show



... the emotion that's been attached to this horrific shooting - and it was horrific," said patron Ricky Biagi, 51, of Greenwich, Conn. "But this guy as a business to run. . . . Why should the honest, law-abiding, gun-collecting citizen suffer for the ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/40-miles-newtown-ammo-galore-gun-show-article-1.1233981?localLinksEnabled=false

A real D-Day survivor - " the C-47



... it had a number of US-based owners before being acquired by Wings Venture Ltd, an organisation headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Traces of its former civilian life can be seen in the dorsal blade aerial and other equipment changes, but the ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/05/1170480/-A-real-D-Day-survivor-the-C-47

End Zone: Demmerle's Irish eyes smiling down on Notre Dame



... ALS back in May of 2007. Kate Demmerle, a widow dressed in pink and white, crouches beneath a wooden chair in her Greenwich, Conn., kitchen on a recent afternoon. She pulls open two white cupboard doors beneath the sink to an array of DVDs and VHS ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/zone-demmerle-irish-eyes-smiling-notre-dame-article-1.1233744?localLinksEnabled=false

Student's film premieres at Woodstock Film Fest



When Holy Child student Augusta "Gus" Pendergast of Greenwich agreed to brainstorm story ideas with a friend last year, she had no idea the film they'd make would end up premiering at the Woodstock Film Festival .

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101829-students-film-premieres-at-woodstock-film-fest.html

For Some, New Year's Day in the Pokey



... Night event at Westport Town Hall on New Year's Eve and assaulted an officer, according to police. One motorist in Greenwich was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car on New Year's Eve in a central Greenwich intersection. Two ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/new-year-s-celebrations-that-ended-in-the-pokey

What's Up This Weekend: Concert for Newtown, YMCA Open House, Etc.



... today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information. Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/articles/what-s-up-this-weekend-concert-for-newtown-ymca-open-house-etc

Cops: Woman Faked Her Own Kidnapping to Get Money



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/articles/cops-woman-faked-her-own-kidnapping-to-get-money

Regional Roundup of This Weekend's Events



... the Library or get contact information at their website: Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/regional-roundup-of-this-weekend-s-events-125f7a21

Greenwich Offering Radon-in-Air Test Kits



The Greenwich Health Department is offering Greenwich homeowners a deal to test their homes for radon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-offering-radon-in-air-test-kits

What's Up This Weekend: Concert for Newtown in Fairfield, Free Hot Yoga in Darien



... the Library or get contact information at their website: Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://wilton.patch.com/articles/what-s-up-this-weekend-concert-for-newtown-in-fairfield-free-hot-yoga-in-darien

Weekend Fun in Fairfield County



... the Catskill Mountains, where a homegrown sound has been working its way through the bloodlines for generations. Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/weekend-fun-in-fairfield-county-d3fe34e5

Regional Roundup of Weekend Events



... the Catskill Mountains, where a homegrown sound has been working its way through the bloodlines for generations. Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://monroe.patch.com/articles/regional-roundup-of-weekend-events-92571bbc

Arrests in High School Rivalry Incident Involving Urine on Sports Equipment



... clothes , police said. Remember that holiday refrain: '... what are you doin' New Year's Eve'? For one motorist in Greenwich it meant spending it the police lockup. Seems he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car in a central ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/x-1936bca2

What To Do: Festival of Lighthouses; Grieving Seminar



... the Library or get contact information at their website: Greenwich YMCA Open House Where : Greenwich YMCA When : Sat., Jan. 5, all day. Cost : Free. Description : Tour the new building with ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/what-to-do-festival-of-lighthouses-grieving-seminar

McKersie Considers Armed Guards At Greenwich Schools



GREENWICH, Conn. Armed guards stationed at Greenwich schools may someday become a reality as officials review security measures in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, according to a letter sent by Greenwich Superintendent of Schools William McKersie.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/mckersie-considers-armed-guards-greenwich-schools

Find A Job In And Around Greenwich



GREENWICH, Conn. Thomas Belluci, 51, of Greenwich, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison Thursday for possessing unregistered machine guns, according to a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-greenwich-7

Charity Group Calls Greenwich Runners For Half Marathon



The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation is seeking runners to raise money for the charity and run in the New York City Half Marathon in March.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/charity-group-calls-norwalk-runners-half-marathon

Friday, January 4, 2013

Ridgefield boys basketball survives Greenwich



At right, Kurt Steidl of Ridgefield dunks the ball on a second quarter alley-oop play as Alex Wolf # 32 of Greenwich and teammate Jake Tennenbaum, left, looks on during the boys high school basketball game between Greenwich and Ridgefield at Greenwich High School, Friday night, Jan.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/articleGallery/Ridgefield-boys-basketball-survives-Greenwich-4168872.php

Duo Finishes Up Stay at Tennessee Diving...



... and helped close out the competition on the women's side for the Nittany Lions. Springsteen and Emily Stotesbery (Greenwich, Conn.) both competed on the one-meter board on the UT campus. In the prelims, Springsteen was the top PSU performer with a ...

http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-swim/recaps/010413aab.html

Armed guards on radar of Greenwich schools



... of parents following last month's shooting rampage in Newtown. In a district-wide letter sent out Thursday, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William McKersie said he is continuing to field emails from parents and staff calling for security to ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_309862/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=6V2Vqqno&pn=0

Bizcal



... for women over 40, will celebrate Fabulous Females in Finance , on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at The JHouse Greenwich, 1114 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Speakers include Susan Bruno , of Beach Wealth Consulting and founder of DivaCFO; Stephanie Bruno , ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Bizcal-4168750.php

YMCA to celebrate new digs tomorrow



The YMCA of Greenwich is preparing to celebrate the completion of its recent construction with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on tomorrow, Jan.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101825-ymca-to-celebrate-new-digs-tomorrow.html

Coming to America: Obi helps GFA boys hoops slay foes



... GFA campus highlights the power of connections made during a lifetime. Steve Eggers, an oil trader who lives in Greenwich, had been doing business in Nigeria dating back to the 1970s. During his many trips to the country, he'd play pickup basketball ...

http://www.westport-news.com/highschool/article/Coming-to-America-Obi-helps-GFA-boys-hoops-slay-963570.php

Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Leslie's Jewelry to Quality Gold



Woodbridge International is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Greenwich, Connecticut-based Leslie's Jewelry Manufacturing Corporation to Quality Gold, Inc., based in Fairfield, Ohio.

http://www.andhranews.net/Business/2013/Woodbridge-International-Closes-Sale-Leslies-Jewelry-414.htm

Armed guards on radar of Greenwich schools



... of parents following last month's shooting rampage in Sandy Hook. In a district-wide letter sent out Thursday, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William McKersie said he is continuing to field emails from parents and staff calling for security ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_309836/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Na0TyTeb&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Feds Indict Ex-Leader, Current Treasurer Of Tribe That Runs Foxwoods Casino



The former head of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, which runs Foxwoods Resort Casino , and its current treasurer were indicted Friday by federal authorities on charges they embezzled money from tribe.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-pequots-arrested-20130104,0,1397100.story

Armed security guards on radar of Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie, shown here in his office at the Havemeyer Building in Greenwich in July 2012, revealed in a district-wide letter sent Thursday, Jan.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Armed-security-guards-on-radar-of-Greenwich-4167809.php

Armed security guards on radar of Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie, shown here in his office at the Havemeyer Building in Greenwich in July 2012, revealed in a district-wide letter sent Thursday, Jan.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Armed-security-guards-on-radar-of-Greenwich-4167809.php

Greenwich Cops: Three Charged With Forging Prescription



From left, Henry O. Iyasere, Tiara Smith and Smiley Abney are charged with attempting to obtain oxycodone with a forged prescription at a Greenwich pharmacy.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-cops-three-charged-forging-prescription

Xavier Football Wins Third Consecutive LL Title



... Xavier High School football team reigns supreme in Class LL. The road to the title game saw the Falcons handle #6 Greenwich in the quarterfinals (55-14) and #7 Glastonbury in the semifinals (30-13) to set up the Dec. 7 meeting with fifth-seeded ...

http://www.rarereminder.com/story.php?id=200175&story=Xavier_Football_Wins_Third_Consecutive_LL_Title

Police Roundup: Domestic Violence Arrests; I-95 Crash



Argument over use of car An argument over the inability to use a car, led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Greenwich man on third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct charges on Wednesday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-roundup-domestic-violence-arrests-i-95-crash

Gene therapy: Local group seeks 'answers to cancer'



There may not be a cure for cancer just yet, but the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy , a nonprofit established by a Greenwich couple that's dedicated to gene therapy, is making big strides in treatment.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101822-gene-therapy-local-group-seeks-answers-to-cancer-.html

Greenwich Man Sentenced For Having Illegal Machine Guns



GREENWICH, Conn. Thomas Belluci, 51, of Greenwich, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison Thursday for possessing unregistered machine guns, according to a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-sentenced-having-illegal-machine-guns

As 2013 begins, take a look back at 2012



There are many ways that made 2012 a year that stood out. A superstorm swept through Greenwich.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101821-as-2013-begins-take-a-look-back-at-2012.html

Chris Murphy Sworn In As Connecticut's Newest Senator



... as Connecticut's newest U.S. Senator. The man who won the hard-fought battle against Republican Linda McMahon of Greenwich, released the following statement: I am humbled and honored to have earned the support of people across Connecticut to serve ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/chris-murphy-sworn-in-as-connecticuts-newest-senator-faebe93d

Man Faces 1 Year in Jail for Machine Gun Possession



A 51-year-old Greenwich resident was sentenced Thursday to serve 12 months and one day in prison, following his conviction for possessing machine guns.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-1-year-in-jail-for-machine-gun-possession

Get Fashionable To Help Greenwich Cop Families



GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Police Department and Vineyard Vines have partnered together to create and sell one-of-a-kind neckties and tote bags to support the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/get-fashionable-help-greenwich-cop-families

What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend



GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look a some events happening in Greenwich this week. For a full listing of events, see our Greenwich events page .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-weekend-12

Ex-Marcal plant buys Vermont paper mill



... he away-from-home segment." Soundview is one of the business segments of the private-equity firm Atlas Holdings of Greenwich, Conn., which owns and operates more than 70 facilities with nearly 9,000 employees worldwide.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/185628702_Ex-Marcal_plant_buys_Vermont_paper_mill.html

Armonk To Host Ski Injury Prevention Seminar



... it can also mean injuries. In an effort to keep them at a minimum, orthopedic surgeons of the ONS Foundation in Greenwich, Conn., and ski experts from Hickory & Tweed in Armonk will give a free seminar on ski and snowboard injury prevention on ...

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/armonk-host-ski-injury-prevention-seminar

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Old, giant lobster to be set free



John Tung, owner of Lobster Bin, left, holds a 25-pound lobster with help from worker Aldo Candido at the store on Field Point Road in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Jan.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Giant-lobster-to-be-returned-to-wild-4165703.php

Greenwich's Sullivan leads Vikings into playoffs



A contingent of football fans in Greenwich will no doubt watch Saturday's NFC wild-card playoff game between Minnesota and Green Bay with No.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12479/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=XSHEVGQz&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=5

Giant lobster to be released back into wild



Take one look inside the tank at John Tung's Lobster Bin store on Field Point Road in Greenwich and you might be in for a shock.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Eu5alcs8&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich Aquatic Hall of Fame inducts latest class



The Ninth Annual YWCA Greenwich Aquatic Hall of Fame inductees at the Greenwich Hyatt in Greenwich, Conn., Nov.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Greenwich-Aquatic-Hall-of-Fame-inducts-latest-4063813.php

Giant lobster to be released back into wild



John Tung, owner of Lobster Bin, left, holds a 25-pound lobster with help from worker Aldo Candido at the store on Field Point Road in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Jan.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Giant-lobster-to-be-released-back-into-wild-4165766.php

Recommendations for $1.9 billion in school funds



Here is how the state education funding to cities and towns would change if the ECS Task Force recommendations are used and fully funded: Town....................2012-13 Recommendation Ansonia $15.5 million $21.1 million Bridgeport $168.6 million $211.4 million Danbury $24.5 million $62.2 million Greenwich $3.4 million $3.4 million Milford $11 ... (more)

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Recommendations-for-1-9-billion-in-school-funds-4165681.php

Greenwich man with arsenal gets year in prison



... than a decade. He had his collection of 161 unregistered guns and crates of ammunition hauled out of his home by Greenwich police in August 2011. He must face a state judge Jan. 14 in the Stamford courthouse on additional charges involving the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-man-with-arsenal-gets-year-in-prison-4165621.php

Greenwich Cops: Construction Site Fire Ruled As Arson



GREENWICH, Conn. A fire that destroyed an excavating machine at a construction site on Lockwood Road on Wednesday night has been ruled as arson, according to Greenwich Police spokesperson Lt.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-cops-construction-site-fire-ruled-arson

Greenwich Police Blotter



Kerrie Ann Cardinal, 47, of Evergreen Park, Ill., was arrested after Greenwich officers discovered she allegedly had active warrants in Virginia and Florida.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-blotter

Tory Burch Becomes Billionaire as Ex-Husband Sells Stake



... Burch sold the stake, which he held through investment company JCB Investments LLC, to General Atlantic LLC, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private equity firm, and BDT Capital Partners LLC, the Chicago-based investment company run by Byron Trott , ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-03/tory-burch-becomes-billionaire-as-ex-husband-sells-stake.html

Riverside Fire Ruled an Arson



An excavating machine at a Riverside construction site was destroyed late Wednesday in an explosion and fire that Greenwich police and fire investigators have ruled as arson.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/construction-equipment-fire-seen-as-an-arson

Man Gets Year In Prison On Gun Charge; His Attorney Asked That...



A Greenwich man who had 161 unregistered firearms in his home, including 10 submachine guns, was sentenced Thursday to one year in federal prison after his lawyer invoked concerns his client could get ensnared in the anti-gun climate following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting .

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-gun-sentence-sandyhook-0104-20130103,0,1461194.story

Charlotte Sheppard Devan dies at 92



... and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Lawrence Sheppard DeVan and his wife Ann of Greenwich, Conn.; William Todd DeVan Jr. and his wife Melody of Marlton, N.J., and Russell Newton DeVan and his wife Karen of Scottsdale, ...

http://www.harnessracing.com/news/charlotteshepparddevandiesat92.html

Stamford Advocate Runs Gun Show Ad Aside Newtown Article



The Hearst Connecticut Media Group is apologizing because one of its newspapers ran an ad for an antique gun show next to an article about the Newtown school shooting.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-stamford-advocate-gun-ad-0104-20130103,0,4994305.story

Sole Sisters focus on educating Greenwich



The United Sole Sisters, the women's initiative of the Greenwich United Way, kicked off its year of fund-raising at a Go Nuts cocktail party and reception in November, officially launching the group's ninth season of educating members about community needs.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101810-sole-sisters-focus-on-educating-greenwich.html

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.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Police-No-Newtown-conspiracy-4164420.php

Benedict Portal returns to Greenwich Hospital



Instead it's the Benedict Portal, a piece of the historic entrance to the hospital that is regarded as an "architectural gem." The portal, which was first built in 1917, has been called "a masterpiece" by Thomas Hastings and "part of the architectural heritage of the town of Greenwich and Greenwich Hospital." A gift from Greenwich philanthropist ... (more)

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101809-benedict-portal-returns-to-greenwich-hospital.html

Mariantonia (Antoinette) Masi, 92; Long time Greenwich Resident



Mariantonia Masi, a Greenwich resident for 54 years, passed away on Dec. 31, 2012 at Greenwich Hospital.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/mariantonia-masi-antoinette-92

Greenwich PD Hires New Recruit



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

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

It's Groundbreaking at The Nathaniel Witherell



... pending notification from Gov. Dannel Malloy's office that the state's chief executive could attend. Democratic Greenwich Selectman Drew Marzullo said Wednesday he received confirmation Malloy will attend. "His office said Gov. Malloy is 'excited' ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/it-s-groundbreaking-at-the-nathaniel-witherell

Himes Praises Greenwich Firefighters on House Floor



... for failing to vote on the Hurricane Sandy relief package, US Rep. Jim Himes (D-4) praised the efforts of Greenwich firefighters during the Oct. 29 storm. Hours before the House leadership announced there will be a vote Friday on $9 billion in aid, ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/himes-praises-greenwich-firefighters-on-house-floor

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

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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

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... 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

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