High school locked down in Greenwich

Authorities have lifted a lockdown at Greenwich High School that was ordered after police received a report of a gun inside the school.

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21943787/high-school-locked-down-in-greenwich

Morello Welcomes New Executive Chef Kevin Garcia

... more than two decades of renowned, culinary experience to his new role. At Morello, situated in the heart of Greenwich Avenue, Executive Chef Garcia offers guests an elevated menu of Italian cuisine inspired by regional simplicity and seasonality. ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/food/Morello-Welcomes-New-Executive-Chef-Kevin-Garcia19869.shtml

CSL Capital Management Announces Sale of PyraMax Ceramics, LLC to Imerys S.A.

... investment strategy focused on energy businesses in the U.S. and internationally. With offices in Houston, TX and Greenwich, CT, the CSL team has deep sector expertise in the energy industry and takes a very hands-on approach to investments; it ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130411006334/en/CSL-Capital-Management-Announces-Sale-PyraMax-Ceramics

Weekend Here and You Need Something to Do? Look No Further

... rescues, volunteers and the many caring people who really care and really reach out, would not have a chance. Greenwich: Developing Faith Leaders for the 21st Century: Dr. Serene Jones to Speak Where: Round Hill Community Church , 395 Round Hill Rd, ...

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/weekend-here-and-you-need-something-to-do-look-no-further

This Weekend: CT Chili Classic, Dog Adoption Event, Etc.

... rescues, volunteers and the many caring people who really care and really reach out, would not have a chance. Greenwich: Developing Faith Leaders for the 21st Century: Dr. Serene Jones to Speak Where: Round Hill Community Church , 395 Round Hill Rd, ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/articles/this-weekend-ct-chili-classic-dog-adoption-event-etc

Greenwich Ballet Academy Sends Three To National Competition

Three dancers from Greenwich Ballet Academy qualified for the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in New York after scoring high marks at semifinals in Hartford this past weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-ballet-academy-sends-three-national-competition

Shame 'killing' Madoffs

... interest in making peace with his father, who is serving a 150-year sentence. His mom, Ruth, 71, who now lives in Greenwich, Conn., told the magazine, "As any mother would know, I'm terrified [about Andrew's cancer]." The diagnosis came on the heels ...

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

Stratford woman sentenced to two years in prison for Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from a Greenwich investment firm was sentenced to two years in prison Monday.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43466/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=zhTqsbg7&pn=0

Stratford woman sentenced to two years in prison for Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from a Greenwich investment firm was sentenced to two years in prison Monday.

http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Stratford-woman-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-4425624.php

Rockefeller impostor found guilty of murder

... truck and began an odyssey of deceit during which he painted himself as a film producer and bond salesman in Greenwich named Christopher Crowe and, most notably, as Clark Rockefeller , purporting for more than 20 years to be an heir to the oil ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rockefeller-impostor-found-guilty-of-murder-4425098.php

Man Faces Charges for Car Burglary

A Norwalk man wanted for the November burglary of a car parked in central Greenwich has been arrested by Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-charges-for-car-burglary

Major Stock Indexes Hit Record Highs

... as investors saw it as a release of resistance," said Katie Stockton, chief market technician at MKM Partners in Greenwich, Connecticut. "By definition, there is no more resistance for the S&P now that we're at new highs." Stockton added that if the ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/dow-sp-500-record_n_3055512.html?utm_hp_ref=business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Greenwich Names New Principal For Cos Cob School

The Greenwich Public School District did not have to look far to find the next principal for Cos Cob School, hiring Julian Curtiss School Vice Principal Gene Schmidt on Wednesday, according to a statement.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-names-new-principal-cos-cob-school

Photo

... and preserving family histories on video. He filmed the 46 different family narratives currently on view in the Greenwich Historical Society's exhibit, "From Italy to America." As part of that exhibit, he will give a talk on how to preserve your ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Video-memories-4424734.php

Video memories

... and preserving family histories on video. He filmed the 46 different family narratives currently on view in the Greenwich Historical Society's exhibit, "From Italy to America." As part of that exhibit, he will give a talk on how to preserve your ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Video-memories-4424734.php

Record

Take a lesson in creating a self-portrait on April 14, at the Greenwich Historical Society.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4424728.php

Wall Street surges to yet more records

... as investors saw it as a release of resistance," said Katie Stockton, chief market technician at MKM Partners in Greenwich, Connecticut. "By definition, there is no more resistance for the S&P now that we're at new highs." Stockton added that if the ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_22996611/wall-street-surges-yet-more-records

L'Oreal, SAP to join Coach at Hudson Yards

... nearly 23,000 construction jobs, and once completed, 40,000 people will work or live in Hudson Yards. Separately, Greenwich, Conn.-based Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) said it led the origination of a $475 million first mortgage and mezzanine ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/04/10/loreal-sap-to-join-coach-at-hudson.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_44+%28Wireless%2C+Palms+%26+PDA+Industry+News%29

Wall Street surges to yet more records

... as investors saw it as a release of resistance," said Katie Stockton, chief market technician at MKM Partners in Greenwich, Connecticut. "By definition, there is no more resistance for the S&P now that we're at new highs." Stockton added that if the ...

http://www.insidebayarea.com/business/ci_22996611/wall-street-surges-yet-more-records

Gene Schmidt Is New Cos Cob School Principal

... the principal of Cos Cob School. The appointment, which is effective July 1, was announced Wednesday afternoon by Greenwich School Schools Superintendent William S. McKersie. Schmidt will fill the vacancy created by the resignation earlier this year ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/gene-schmidt-is-new-cos-cob-school-principal

The Passover Connection: Heritage, renewal . . . and freedom

... Ha'Ba'ah B'Yerushalayim - Next Year in Jerusalem!! Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz 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 Clergy ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-Passover-Connection-Heritage-renewal-4424053.php

Don't wait: it's time to list your home

... the low interest rates that buyers will translate into lower carrying costs to buy your home. Our low tax rates in Greenwich, relatively speaking, are another carrying cost factor which is bringing in buyers, too -- especially from Westchester. I ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Don-t-wait-it-s-time-to-list-your-home-4424055.php

Children and the importance of high-quality early care

... standards more evidence based and aligned with best practices for the early care and education field. Currently in Greenwich, only three programs are accredited by NAEYC, Putnam Indian Field School, Saint Saviour's Church Nursery Schol, and Family ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Children-and-the-importance-of-high-quality-early-4424059.php

Weather or not? Data gap will pose problems for predictors

Editor's note: Gina Gould is a Greenwich resident and the Curator of Science at the Bruce Museum .

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Weather-or-not-Data-gap-will-pose-problems-for-4424051.php

CFTC hits Interactive Brokers with $225,000 penalty

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an Order requiring Interactive Brokers LLC of Greenwich, Conn., to pay a $225,000 civil monetary penalty for failing to calculate the amount of customer funds on deposit, the amount of funds required to be on deposit in customer segregated accounts, failing to maintain sufficient U.S.

http://www.finextra.com/news/announcement.aspx?pressreleaseid=49279

Report: Fairfield County Job Market Appears To Soften

... county data for March has not yet been released. The hottest job markets in the county were in Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich and Westport. Leading the way with the highest volume of postings were jobs in administrative, accounting and human ...

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/business/report-fairfield-county-job-market-appears-soften

Man Faces Strangulation, Assault Charges

A 57-year-old man faces assault and strangulation charges following an argument in which a woman was attacked, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-strangulation-assault-charges

Digital Transformation To Begin in Greenwich Schools

As the Greenwich Board of Education continues to determine the major renovation of the district's approach to digital education and its platform, the issues of the timing and the means of rolling out technology devices has begun to rise to the top of the issues.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/digital-transformation-to-begin-in-greenwich-schools

Five Things: EGFD House Hearing, EGHS Wall Of Honor

House hearing on EGFD merger legislation: The Rhode Island House Committee on Municipal Affairs will take up the legislation before it that would abolish the East Greenwich Fire District and make way for a town fire department.

http://eastgreenwich.patch.com/articles/five-things-egfd-house-hearing-eghs-wall-of-honor

Greenwich Scout Explains Petition To Challenge Anti-Gay Policy

Last Thursday, The Greenwich Daily Voice reported that Greg Edelston, a 19-year-old Greenwich native and Eagle Scout, had launched a petition calling on the Greenwich Council to reject the Boy Scouts of America's national policy that bans gay youth and leaders.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-scout-explains-petition-challenge-anti-gay-policy

Report: Fairfield County Job Market Appears To Soften

... county data for March has not yet been released. The hottest job markets in the county were in Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich and Westport. Leading the way with the highest volume of postings were jobs in administrative, accounting and human ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/business/report-fairfield-county-job-market-appears-soften

Baird Expands Houston Team With New Hires

... most recently an Executive Director/Complex Director who oversaw more than 50 financial advisors in Stamford and Greenwich, Ct., managing $48 million in client assets. Prior to that, he worked for Citi Smith Barney as a Senior Vice President/Complex ...

http://hereisthecity.com/2013/04/10/baird-expands-houston-team-with-new-hires/

New Triathlon Training Facility In Greenwich Plans Open House

... (left to right) Jon Stellwagen, Steve Kurczewski, and Clare Zecher get ready for their grand opening in May. GREENWICH, Conn. Area triathletes and endurance athletes are invited to the grand opening of EHS TRI hosted at Elite Health Services, a ...

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/sports/new-triathlon-training-facility-greenwich-plans-open-house

Greenwich boys tennis team beats New Canaan, remains unbeaten

Though the Greenwich High School boys tennis team already clinched Tuesday's match against New Canaan, Cardinals singles players Zach Niklaus and Blake Niehaus still had a lot of work to do.

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

Greenwich boys tennis team beats New Canaan, remains unbeaten

Zach Niklaus of Greenwich during his match against New Canaan's Tommy Worcester in the boys high school tennis match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan High School at Greenwich, Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-tennis-team-beats-New-Canaan-4422143.php

Greenwich boys lacrosse shuts down Staples

Sparked by two first-quarter goals by attack Jamie Paradise and another by midfielder Alec Oropall, Greenwich built an early cushion and worked its way to an 8-3 win over Staples at Cardinal Stadium.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-lacrosse-shuts-down-Staples-4422186.php

Man's Arm Nearly Severed In Industrial Accident In Hamden

A preliminary investigation revealed that the 20-year-old employee was working in the area of a top soil screening plant when his arm was caught in a conveyor belt, police said.

http://www.courant.com/community/hamden/hc-hamden-industrial-accident-0410-20130409,0,5116208.story

Breaking Out the Bermudas and Bathing Suits

A meteorological tease towards summer brought hundreds of visitors to Greenwich Point, Binney Park and Bruce Park Tuesday afternoon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/breaking-out-the-bermudas-and-bathing-suits

Duh: Beverly Hills is still home to...

Beverly Hills is still home to the country's top ballers. Patche revealed a new CNBC survey that breaks down the top 10 richest places to live, from Aspen, Colorado to Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://la.racked.com/archives/2013/04/09/duh.php

Stamford Driver Crashes into Greenwich Starbucks

Greenwich Police say the driver of a four-door sedan averted tragedy when his foot apparently slipped off the brake and onto accelerator and slammed into the Starbucks in the Whole Foods shopping plaza Saturday afternoon.

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/stamford-driver-crashes-into-greenwich-starbucks

Video: Himes Comes to Greenwich as Voice to Congress

"Nobody is throwing any parties about this economy that we are throwing ourselves in" said Congressman Jim Himes, "...but you can make an argument that we've steered it pretty well." Himes came to Central Middle School on Saturday to hear the voice of the Greenwich community and bring those concerns to Washington.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/13970/Himes-Comes-to-Greenwich-as-Voice-to-Congress

Report: Greenwich Students From Low-Income Families Succeed

Greenwich High School is used as a model example of a place where students from low-income families are succeeding among peers from high-income families in an article published in Tuesday's New York Times .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/report-greenwich-students-low-income-families-succeed

Baird expands in the oil patch

... Inc. in Connecticut for the last three and a half years. He oversaw more than 50 UBS advisers in Stamford and Greenwich, Conn. The Houston market, one of the fastest in the country to recover from the recession, thanks to the boom in domestic energy ...

http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130409/FREE/130409926

Greenwich RTM Okays $1.4 Million for School Security

The Greenwich Representative Town Meeting Monday night approved $1.4 million to improve security at Greenwich public schools.

http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2/greenwich_rtm_okays_1.4_million_for_school_security/

Merchants support Darien's talent

... committed to supporting the event are Baywater Properties; Grove Street Plaza; Halstead Property; Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich; Nielsen's Florist; Dr. David Osherow , Orthodontist; Palmer's Market; SBD Kitchens, LLC; and Andrew Stefanou Salon & Spa. ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Merchants-support-Darien-s-talent-4421608.php

Free Pinkberry

... . on Wednesdays in April. Connecticut has six Pinkberry locations, in West Hartford , Farmington , South Windsor , Greenwich , Fairfield and Westport . Information: www.pickberry.com/pinkberrygreek .

http://www.courant.com/features/hc-free-pinkberry-20130409,0,2749078.story

Prosecutor's bombshell: Phony Rockefeller killed San Marino man AND his missing wife

... in possession of the dead man's truck when he attempted to sell it in 1988 to the son of an Episcopal reverend in Greenwich, Connecticut. Balian also noted Gerhartsreiter's odd behavior - both as evidence of the defendant's brilliance and to bolster ...

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_22980156/prosecutor-says-phony-rockefeller-killed-husband-and-wife?source=rss

Woman Sentenced For Stealing From Greenwich Employer

Claire Balducci, 47, of Stratford was sentenced to two years in prison followed by three years of supervised release on Monday after being found guilty of embezzling approximately $1 million from her Greenwich employer, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/woman-sentenced-stealing-greenwich-employer

Port Chester Man, 18, Charged in iPhone Theft at Theater

... James Ladeairous said village officers charged Brooks after viewing security video at the theater. A 25-year-old Greenwich, CT, man told police at about 8:33 p.m. on Friday that someone had taken his $650 iPhone. He told police that he had the phone ...

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/port-chester-man-18-charged-in-iphone-theft-at-theater

Town Native Becomes Newest Police Officer

When Michael Panza was sworn in as Greenwich's newest police officer, the ceremony at Greenwich Town Hall was more of a homecoming.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/town-native-becomes-newest-police-officer

Test Results Released As School Board Continues Review of Soil Cleanup Options

The Greenwich Board of Education released an environmental testing update on Monday, which discloses the February 2013 Groundwater Monitoring Results at Greenwich High School where contaminated soil was discovered nearly two years ago.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/test-results-released-as-school-board-continues-review-of-soil-cleanup-options

Stratford Woman Gets Two Years in Prison for Embezzling $1m from Greenwich Firm

... of Connecticut. A 47-year-old Stratford woman who in December pled guilty to embezzling about $1 million from her Greenwich employer was sentenced Monday to two years in prison, followed by three years supervised release. Claire Balducci was facing ...

http://stratford.patch.com/articles/stratford-woman-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-embezzling-1m-from-greenwich-firm

Madeleine Albright To Speak At Greenwich Women's Event

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to hold that position, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Fund for Women and Girls Luncheon in Greenwich on Thursday, the Fairfield County Community Foundation announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/madeleine-albright-speak-greenwich-womens-event

Greenwich Town Party Sells Out In Five Minutes

It took only five minutes for the 5,000 tickets to the 2013 Greenwich Town Party to sell out when they went on sale Monday morning, according to Town Party organizers.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-town-party-sells-out-five-minutes

Greenwich Man Accused Of Defrauding His Mother-In-Law

A Greenwich man is accused of defrauding his mother-in-law out of more than $300,000 over two years by forging checks taken out of her home equity loan, Greenwich police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-accused-defrauding-his-mother-law

Add Your Event To The Daily Voice Community Calendar

GREENWICH, Conn. - A husband-and-wife chef duo who moved their "slow food" catering business, Maison Priv, to Greenwich from Manhattan last year now plan to open a restaurant.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/events/add-your-event-daily-voice-community-calendar-0

Greenwich Schools Music Programs Ranked With Nation's Best

Greenwich was one of 307 school districts named "best communities for music education" by the NAMM Foundation , a nonprofit that encourages people of all ages to learn music.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-schools-music-programs-ranked-nations-best

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... memories to be made," College and Wharton sophomore Kevin Scanlan, a childhood friend from Pacchiana's hometown of Greenwich, Conn., said.

http://www.thedp.com/article/2013/04/family-friends-memorialize-oliver-pacchiana

GHS Volleyball aims for another strong spring

Surpassing, or even duplicating, a historic season will be anything but easy for the Greenwich High School boys volleyball team this spring.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/GHS-Volleyball-aims-for-another-strong-spring-4419364.php

Woman Gets 2 Years in Jail for Embezzling $1 Million from Greenwich Firm

... Connecticut. A 47-year-old Stratford woman who in December pleaded guilty to embezzling about $1 million from her Greenwich employer was sentenced Monday to two years in prison, followed by three years supervised release. Claire Balducci was facing ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/woman-gets-2-years-in-jail-for-embezzling-1-million-from-greenwich-firm

Nautical Wedding Cake with Anchors

Throwing a nautical wedding? Then check out this charming wedding cake by Sweet Lisa's , located in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2013/04/nautical-wedding-cake-with-anchors.html

William Alexander Arnold IV, 49, Formerly Of Greenwich

Arnold spent his childhood in Greenwich, where he attended the Brunswick School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/william-alexander-arnold-iv-49-formerly-greenwich

Businessman Accused of Bilking Mother-in-law of $315,000

A local garbage hauler surrendered to Greenwich Police who obtained an arrest warrant charging him with larceny and forgery in connection with diverting $315,000 from her mother-in-law. Greenwich Police obtained an arrest warrant for Anthony Green, 36, of 81 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, charging him with one count of first-degree larceny and six counts ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/businessman-accused-of-defrauding-mother-in-law-of-315-000

BWW Reviews: Ride the Tiger 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-RIDE-THE-TIGER-at-Long-Wharf-Theatre-20130408

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 8

... and Dartmouth will take on the Terps on Sunday. CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Dartmouth senior Hana Bowers (Old Greenwich, Conn.) led her team offensively against No. 14 Cornell, scoring four goals and recording five draw controls in a 9-5 ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_8

Greenwich Town Party Tix Are Sold Out

Some Greenwich fans of James Taylor might just be seeing 'Fire and Rain.' All it took was five minutes to sell out the 5,000 tickets for the annual Memorial Day weekend music fest known as the Greenwich Town Party , that booked the popular singer as the headliner .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-town-party-tix-are-sold-out

Henry Clarke, 79, Made Klondike Bar Famous, Former Greenwich Resident

Former Greenwich resident Henry DeBrunner Clarke Jr., the man who transformed Klondike bars from a local Pennsylvania frozen treat to a national brand with an unforgettable jingle, died March 31.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/henry-clarke-79-made-klondike-bar-famous-former-greenwich-resident

BetterU Program Gives 15 Women Hope for a Healthy Heart

... empower women to take charge of their heart health. Visit www.goredforwomen.org online. VERO BEACH, Fla. - Former Greenwich resident Henry DeBrunner Clarke Jr., the man who transformed Klondike bars from a local Pennsylvania frozen treat to a ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/betteru-program-gives-15-women-hope-healthy-heart

Joan P. Walworth, 89, Of Greenwich

Walworth was born March 28, 1924, in Springfield, Mass., to Helga Anderson and LeRoy A. Petersen. Prior to her family moving to Greenwich in 1940, she grew up in Pelham, N.Y. She graduated from Greenwich Academy in the class of 1942. She then attended Wells College and received a B.A. degree.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joan-p-walworth-89-greenwich

Jenna Jameson Arrested

Former porn star Jenna Jameson, who was arrested for allegedly attacking someone at a home in Newport Beach, is speaking out about the incident on Twitter .

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/la-me-ln-jenna-jameson-speaks-out-after-battery-arrest-in-newport-beach-20130407,0,2988678.story

Car Crashes into Starbucks

Greenwich Police say the driver of a four-door sedan averted tragedy when his foot apparently slipped off the brake and onto accelerator and slammed into the Starbucks in the Whole Foods shopping plaza Saturday afternoon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/car-crashes-into-starbucks

Mike Sandlock, Oldest Living Dodger

... how, for a while, he was able to play the game he loved for a living. He learned baseball on the sandlots of Old Greenwich, Conn., then known as Sound Beach, imitating Ruth's swing. Sandlock never attended high school; instead, he became an ...

http://waswatching.com/2013/04/08/mike-sandlock-oldest-living-dodger/

Goodbye Everyday Math, Hello Singapore?

We can't go forward with Everyday Math," is the assessment of Greenwich Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning Irene Parisi.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/goodbye-everyday-math-hello-singapore

Expanding Greenwich HS Security Includes Second SRO

If the Representative Town Meeting approves a $1.4 million Greenwich Public Schools security plan Monday night, a second school resource officer is expected to be assigned to Greenwich High School and the town's three middle schools.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/expanding-greenwich-hs-security-includes-second-sro

a Red Ribbon Gala [Photo Gallery, Video]

The Greenwich-based Red Ribbon Foundation honored radio personality Gary Dell'Abate and his wife Mary, and AIDS researcher Dr.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/sugar-ray

Coming Soon: Greenwich Patch Gets a Fresh New Look

Good morning, Greenwich, and Happy Monday. Just a quick post to share some exciting news, as we prepare to introduce some new features that will help you better connect with neighbors, as well as new tools designed to help local merchants reach customers here on Greenwich Patch.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/coming-soon-greenwich-patch-gets-a-fresh-new-look

Greenwich Reads Together Program at Greenwich Historical Society

As part of the Greenwich Reads Together program, Greenwich resident Catherine Ladnier will explore the experience of Japanese American Mills College students who corresponded from internment camps with Mills College President Aurelia Henry Reinhardt during WW II.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Local_2/Greenwich-Reads-Together-Program-at-Greenwich-Historical-Society19824.shtml

Bringing Back the Twinkie

... he ranks No. 377 on the Forbes 400. His two millennial sons, Darren (29) and Evan (32), grew up in Stowe, Vt., and Greenwich, Conn., and are now principals with their father in Metropoulos & Co. The two are co-CEOs of Pabst Brewing Company, and they ...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/08/twinkies-are-coming-back-the-metropoulous-brothers-on-the-brand.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thedailybeast%2Farticles+%28The+Daily+Beast+-+Latest+Articles%29

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 29 to April 4 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-17

Kids Plant Pinwheels In Greenwich To Raise Abuse Awareness

Colorful pinwheels twirling in the Sunday afternoon breeze were planted in front the Greenwich Board of Education building by Kids In Crisis to serve as a reminder that child abuse can happen anywhere.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/kids-plant-pinwheels-greenwich-raise-abuse-awareness

Rowayton man wins Greenwich race

The start of first Greenwich Half Marathon hosted by Threads & Treads at Greenwich Point in Old Greenwich, Conn., Sunday April 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rowayton-man-wins-first-Greenwich-Cup-Half-4416281.php

Top Stories of the Week in Darien

... the ire of at least one town official, who posted a comment beneath the article. Darien police reported that a Greenwich woman with vision problems at the Darien Metro-North Station jumped in to separate a dog who had jumped its leash and started ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/top-stories-of-the-week-in-darien

First Steps for Baby Giraffe 'Sandy Hope'

... moments on bended knees 'Sandy Hope' took her first tentative steps at the Leo Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. The new-born Rothschild giraffe is one of only 670 or so of the species left in the world. "[Sandy Hope has] a real ...

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/04/04/watch-baby-giraffe-named-sandy-hope-after-newtown-school-shooting/?xid=rss-topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29

New oral history "Red Book" celebrates Dan Barrett: From teacher to steward

It's safe to say you can call former Greenwich High School teacher and long-time conservationist Dan Barrett environmentally friendly.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/New-oral-history-Red-Book-celebrates-Dan-313698.php

Congregation Shir Ami Marks 10th Anniversary

Just in time for Holocaust Remembrance Day, acclaimed Hollywood composer and songwriter Charles Fox flew into town on behalf of Congregation Shir Ami of Greenwich for an exclusive showing of the internationally recognized and award-winning Holocaust film "100 Voices, a Journey Home" at the Avon Theatre of Stamford on Thursday, April 4. In ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/congregation-shir-ami-marks-10th-anniversary

The Region's Highest Selling Homes in Photos

... in town clerks' offices. Get the full scoop on all your local market conditions in one place by checking out the Greenwich Patch Real Estate Guide . SEE ALSO: ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fairfield-new-haven-counties-highest-selling-homes-in-photos-99cf2160

Dell'Abate, Laurence Are Red Ribbon Foundation Honorees

A decidedly Greenwich crowd descended upon The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY Saturday night to honor two of its own for their work in AIDS education, prevention and research.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/red-ribbon-foundation-honors

A Hot Greenwich Housing Market with Some Cool Sections; 31 Open Houses Today

... of our market. [For a more detailed discussion of the over $5 million real estate market see last week's article Greenwich Over $5M, and Particularly Over $8M, Real Estate Sales in 1st Quarter Doldrums .] As you can see from the contract pie chart ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/a-hot-greenwich-housing-market-with-some-cool-sections-31-open-houses-today

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-8257dc07

Rep. Jim Himes Meets With Fairfield County Constituents

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes ended a week of appearances in Fairfield County with a lively town hall meeting at Central Middle School in Greenwich on Saturday afternoon.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/rep-jim-himes-meets-fairfield-county-constituents

Woman faces prison for $1M-plus theft

... nearly $1.1 million to as much as $3 million, according to her former employers at Nutmeg Investment Partners in Greenwich. Balducci, who was the office manager for the brokerage house on 42 Greenwich Ave., pleaded guilty to wire fraud in December. ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=wMvRvyKB&pn=0

Woman faces prison for $1M-plus theft

... nearly $1.1 million to as much as $3 million, according to her former employers at Nutmeg Investment Partners in Greenwich. Balducci, who was the office manager for the brokerage house on 42 Greenwich Ave., pleaded guilty to wire fraud in December. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Woman-faces-prison-for-1-million-plus-theft-4415133.php

Eagle Scout petitions Greenwich BSA Council to accept gays

... he would likely be ostracized and be kicked out of the (Boy Scouts of America)." Edelston, a 2011 graduate of Greenwich High School and member of Troop 11, started an online petition last fall urging the Greenwich Council of the Boy Scouts of ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=C9oZNja6&pn=0

Eagle Scout petitions Greenwich BSA Council to accept gays

Greg Edelston, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout from Cos Cob, is calling on the Greenwich Council to reject the Boy Scouts of Americais national policy banning gay youths and parents.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Eagle-Scout-petitions-Greenwich-BSA-Council-to-4414748.php

Bruce Museum provides a close-up on corn in new exhibit

This Apache Olla Basket is among the items on display at the Bruce Museum's new exhibit, "Three Sisters and Corn Maidens: Native American Maize Cultivaton and Customs." Photo: Contributed Photo As the growing season slows and our gardens have been put to bed, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich opens a new exhibition spotlighting one very special plant ... (more)

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Bruce-Museum-provides-a-close-up-on-corn-in-new-876709.php

Jane Condon takes on Greenwich, 'Twitterverse'

For years, the Greenwich resident and stand-up comedian has been mining her adopted town for material.

http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/entertainment/jane-condon-takes-on-greenwich-twitterverse/nXDXW/

Local Teen Petitions Scouts to End Anti-Gay Ban

A Greenwich Eagle Scout says he has collected 600 signatures on a petition calling for the end of the organization's ban on gay members.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/local-teen-petitions-scouts-to-end-anti-gay-ban

Find A Job In Greenwich

The closure of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers, including the one at Danbury Airport, will be delayed until June 15, the Federal Aviation Administration annouced Friday ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-37

Rutherford diagnostic company sells stock in IPO

... employees with company stock, according to Chief Executive Panna Sharma. According to Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn., investment firm that specializes in IPOs, the number of public offerings was stable in the first quarter of 2013, compared ...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/201733201_Rutherford_diagnostic_company_sells_stock_in_IPO.html

Jane Nebel Henson dies at 78; partner with Jim Henson in Muppets

... the wife and longtime artistic collaborator of legendary Muppets creator Jim Henson, died Tuesday at her home in Greenwich, Conn., after a long battle with cancer, the Jim Henson Co. announced. She was 78. As the first partner to the famous ...

http://www.goerie.com/article/20130406/NEWS07/304069958/Jane-Nebel-Henson-dies-at-78%3B-partner-with-Jim-Henson-in-Muppets