BWW Reviews: the Wizard of Odds in Bridgeport - a Tale Worth Retelling

... 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-THE-WIZARD-OF-ODDS-in-Bridgeport-A-Tale-Worth-Retelling-20130415

Connecticut lawsuit questions origin of gun buy-back program

... Peter Thum, a co-founder of an organization called Fonderie 47, claims he shared his idea with Jessica Mindich of Greenwich, Connecticut and her company, Jewelry for a Cause, who implemented it in Newark without his permission. The lawsuit, filed in ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/usa-guns-connecticut-idUSL2N0D22FU20130416?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Connecticut lawsuit questions origin of gun buy-ba...

... Peter Thum, a co-founder of an organization called Fonderie 47, claims he shared his idea with Jessica Mindich of Greenwich, Connecticut and her company, Jewelry for a Cause, who implemented it in Newark without his permission. The lawsuit, filed in ...

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/apr/16/connecticut-lawsuit-questions-origin-of-gun-buy-back-program/

Mary Principia Beney, 92, Formerly Of Greenwich

Mary Principia Beney of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, Greenwich and Cheshire, as well as Florida, died Wednesday, April 10.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-principia-beney-92-formerly-fairfield

8 Greenwich Runners Finish Boston Marathon

GREENWICH, Conn. Eight runners from Greenwich, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich and Riverside finished Monday's Boston Marathon before the race was halted by two explosions near the finish line, according to the race website .

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/sports/8-greenwich-runners-finish-boston-marathon

Greenwich tops Ridgefield, runs FCIAC win streak to 26

Greenwich's Liam O'Neil slides safely into second base beating the tag of Ridgefield shortstop Bryce Maher during their game at Greenwich High School on Monday, April 15, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-tops-Ridgefield-runs-FCIAC-win-streak-4436526.php

8 Greenwich Runners Finish Boston Marathon

Patrols have been increased at Westchester County Airport in the wake of the two explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/8-greenwich-runners-finish-boston-marathon

Karen A. Mayer, 73, Greenwich Native

... on March 17, 1940, daughter of Charles F. and Helen Usowski Mayer. She attended New Lebanon elementary school, Greenwich High School and Plymouth State Teacher College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Mayer is survived by her brother, Jeffrey B. Mayer of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/karen-mayer-73-greenwich-native

Alfred E. Dudley, 84, Former Greenwich Resident

... born Sept. 12, 1928, in Millersville, Ohio, son of John and Mary Dudley. A former resident of Fremont, Ohio, and Greenwich and Ridgefield, Conn., he resided in Naples for almost 25 years. Dudley worked for the Union Carbide Corporation, starting in ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/alfred-e-dudley-84-former-greenwich-resident

16 Greenwich Residents Registered for Boston Marathon

Sixteen registrants to today's Boston Marathon-where two explosions on Boylston Avenue at about 2:45 p.m. have killed two and injured at least 22 , according to the Boston Police Department-gave event organizers a Greenwich address.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/16-greenwich-residents-registered-for-boston-marathon

Webster Bank Ups Revenue from Wealth Business

... facilities in attractive, high-net-worth markets. The new office follows the recent opening of a similar office in Greenwich, Conn. He also noted that 'significant additional investment in senior talent' is ongoing, including the hiring of a chief ...

http://www.onwallstreet.com/news/webster-bank-ups-revenue-from-wealth-business-2684297-1.html

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 9

... er was Defensive Player of the Week. 4 GB, 1 DC, 2 CT vs. Dartmouth HONOR ROLL Hana Bowers , Dartmouth (Sr., A Old Greenwich, Conn.) 1A, 1 Pt., 3 DC at

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_9

Webster Bank Ups Revenue from Wealth Business

... facilities in attractive, high-net-worth markets. The new office follows the recent opening of a similar office in Greenwich, Conn. He also noted that 'significant additional investment in senior talent' is ongoing, including the hiring of a chief ...

http://www.financial-planning.com/news/webster-bank-ups-revenue-from-wealth-business-2684297-1.html

Family Centers to raffle off 1951 convertible

... four-cylinder engine, leather interior and a 4-speed transmission. The MG was donated by the late Stig Host of Greenwich, a supporter of Family Centers and its work in the community. He was a man of warmth and wit, an avid sailor and skier, a ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Family-Centers-to-raffle-off-1951-convertible-4435164.php

Power Outage Affects Hundreds in Western Greenwich

... t power and that is down to 437 at this moment," according to CL&P spokeman Mitch Gross. The streets affected are: Greenwich Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/power-outage-affects-hundreds-in-western-greenwich

Trio Face Prescription Forgery Charges

... to pass forged prescriptions at the Walgreens in Riverside. The incident was reported about 7:15 p.m. April 12. Greenwich Police officers arriving at the pharmacy at 1333 E. Putnam Ave., found the female suspect talking to her male accomplices who ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/trio-face-prescription-forgery-charges

For single mother in affluent Greenwich, getting by is a daily struggle

Chelsea Squire with her sons from left, Collin Batts, 3, K'den Batts, 4, Knowa Batts, 18 months, and Ziare Rene, 11, in their home at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex in Greenwich, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/articleGallery/For-single-mother-in-affluent-Greenwich-getting-4432803.php

Mad Women: 'I'll Live with That'

... shall we? We begin at a party Pete and Trudy are throwing in their outwardly respectable suburban neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut. Pete's flirting with the ladies, talking Hair , and sharing his business card for, clearly, future liaisons. ...

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2013/04/mad-men-season-6-episode-2-recap/64215/

Mortgage lenders brace for fewer qualified borrowers

... booster. Chris Whalen, executive vice president and managing director of Carrington Investment Services in Greenwich, Conn., believes mortgages peaked in the fourth quarter of 2012, and the pool of qualified borrowers is drying up. Whalen said if ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog/2013/04/mortgage-lenders-brace-for-fewer.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_stlouis+%28St.+Louis+Business+Journal%29

Man Faces Burglary Charge

A Greenwich man was arrested on a burglary charge stemming from an incident last summer in which an apartment was burglarized while the residents were home, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-burglary-charge

EHS Tri celebrates grand opening

... and more. EHS Tri coaches will also be sharing ways in which the studio has partnered with local charities, and Greenwich Tri Club managing members will be available for anyone interested in the club. The event is free and open to area triathletes. ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Sports/EHS-Tri-celebrates-grand-opening19859.shtml

Room to Read to host an evening with Sir John Major and Tina Brown

The Greenwich Chapter of Room to Read, a global non-profit focused on literacy and girls' education, together with Credit Suisse is proud to welcome The Right Honourable Sir John Major, KG, CH, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; and Tina Brown, Editor-In-Chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast, for an evening of inspired conversation ... (more)

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/education/Room-to-Read-to-host-an-evening-with-Sir-John-Major-and-Tina-Brown19872.shtml

College Dreams Realized

... they will call home for the next four years with commitments due by May 1. Sweet 16 For a group of 16 seniors at Greenwich High School enrolled in an elective called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) , this process is a milestone. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/avid-draft

Water Main Replacements Set for Old Greenwich

Aquarion Water Co. has received permission from the Town of Greenwich to close local roads in Old Greenwich as the utility begins a water main replacement project that will cause detours in the area for seven months.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/water-main-replacements-set-for-old-greenwich

MISA Project Most Likely to Come to BET This Week

... and a full BET Meeting the following Wednesday, April 24, will take up the interim appropriation request from the Greenwich Board of Education on the $42.4 million music instructional space and auditorium (MISA) project at Greenwich High School. BET ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/misa-project-most-likely-to-come-to-bet-this-week

Dudley, Alfred E.

... of John and Mary Dudley. Al was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Ann Dudley. A former resident of Fremont Ohio, Greenwich, CT and Ridgefield, Ct, he resided in Naples for almost 25 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Jack ...

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-e-dudley-al&pid=164250124

Talking About Drinking To Your Children

... service announcements, reminding others that they can choose not to drink and that not everyone is drinking. In Greenwich, the Youth Outreach Club - SADD Chapter have created the mantra "Party Sober- Keep It Dry". Libraries, School Based Health ...

http://wilton.patch.com/blog_posts/calling-all-parents-be-the-number-one-force-in-your-childs-life

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from April 5 to April 11 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-18

Two car bombs hit checkpoint at Baghdad airport, two killed: police

Two car bombs killed at least two people and wounded another 17 at a perimeter checkpoint at the heavily guarded Baghdad international airport, police and hospital sources said on Monday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-iraq-violence-airportbre93e09n-20130415,0,2733781.story

Investors adapting portfolios to volatile environment

... were hammered in the 2008 financial crisis, said Andrea Frazzini, vice president, AQR Capital Management LLC ., Greenwich, Conn. "A risk-based approach is the antidote to plan sponsors who realized that they needed to build a better mousetrap," Mr. ...

http://www.pionline.com/article/20130415/PRINTSUB/304159959/investors-adapting-portfolios-to-volatile-environment?

Dividing Newtown Donations Proving A Painful Process

Days after the Dec. 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School , as monetary donations poured in from throughout the world, Gov.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-newtown-charities-fight0414-20130414,0,409216.story

'Rays of Hope Gala' to aid Shelter for the Homeless

... the community," Pagan said. Shelter for the Homeless provides an emergency shelter for men from Stamford, Darien, Greenwich and New Canaan, and health and recovery services, job and life skills training, and transitional and long-term housing. A ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Rays-of-Hope-Gala-to-aid-Shelter-for-the-4433290.php

Skakel blames lawyer in latesta

... of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel. Skakel is serving 20 years to life for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of his Greenwich neighbor Martha Moxley when they were 15. Skakel's current attorney, Hubert Santos, argues Skakel's conviction is based on ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Skakel-blames-lawyer-in-latest-Conn-murder-appeal_41994749

Poverty amid richesSingle mother faces unrelenting family struggles in affluent Greenwich

Chelsea Squire with her sons from left, Collin Batts, 3, K'den Batts, 4, Knowa Batts, 18 months, and Ziare Rene, 11, in their home at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex in Greenwich, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/For-single-mother-in-affluent-Greenwich-getting-4432803.php

Greenwich Real Estate Inventory Finally Grows; 55 Open Houses on April 14

The final numbers are in for March 2013 and we had 35 single-family home sales. This includes four properties sold outside of the Greenwich MLS which is as typical number for private sales in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-real-estate-inventory-finally-grows-55-open-houses-on-april-14

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/the-region-s-highest-selling-homes-in-photos

New Canaan's Top Stories Of The Week

... license plate readers for the police department, from the proposed spending plan by the Board of Finance. a-a Greenwich Police charged a student with breach of peace Thursday after he allegedly made comments about bringing a gun into Greenwich High ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/new-canaans-top-stories-week

Stamford's Top Stories This Week

... for the return of the John "Sharkey" Laureno's plaque . The bronze plaque was taken from Scalzi Park in March. a-a Greenwich Police charged a student with breach of peace Thursday after he allegedly made comments about bringing a gun into Greenwich ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/stamfords-top-stories-week

Greenwich's Top Stories This Week

Danny died Feb. 14, at his home in Greenwich. He had spent his last days in Houston, Texas, caring for his ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwichs-top-stories-week

Poverty amid richesSingle mother faces unrelenting family struggles in affluent Greenwich

Chelsea Squire with her sons from left, Collin Batts, 3, K'den Batts, 4, Knowa Batts, 18 months, and Ziare Rene, 11, in their home at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex in Greenwich, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/For-single-mother-in-impoverished-Greenwich-4432803.php

John Harrigan: Of heat, habitat and hunting and bombers flying overhead

... officials will not be constrained to acknowledge mountain lions until one is killed in the road, as happened in Greenwich, Connecticut, a couple of years ago, or until one is killed by someone protecting livestock. Both will happen. I've said it ...

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130414/NEWHAMPSHIRE0301/130419541

Poverty amid richesSingle mother faces unrelenting family struggles in affluent Greenwich

... notice, Chelsea marvels that she is sleeping each night in a town renowned for its incredible wealth. She came to Greenwich in 2003, amid a construction bonanza in which mansions practically sprouted on top of each other. Fueling the frenzy was a ...

http://www.westport-news.com/local/article/For-single-mother-in-impoverished-Greenwich-4432803.php

New Maserati dealership planned

A Greenwich luxury car dealership is revving up plans to open a Maserati dealership on Post Road East in Westport.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=j7pRGD6H&pn=0

For single mother in impoverished Greenwich, getting by is a daily struggle

Chelsea Squire with her sons from left, Collin Batts, 3, K'den Batts, 4, Knowa Batts, 18 months, and Ziare Rene, 11, in their home at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex in Greenwich, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/For-single-mother-in-impoverished-Greenwich-4432803.php

In Bid For Freedom, Skakel Critical Of Lawyer In Murder Trial

... much-older Michael Skakel jurors saw during his 2002 trial for the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in Greenwich. But the pleas from family and friends for early release for Michael Skakel, as well as testimony from Skakel himself about his ...

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-skakel-habeas-corpus-20130412,0,6868572.story?track=rss

New Maserati dealership planned

A Greenwich luxury car dealership is revving up plans to open a Maserati dealership on Post Road East in Westport.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-Maserati-dealership-planned-4432704.php

In Bid For Freedom, Skakel Attacks Lawyer In Murder Trial

... much-older Michael Skakel jurors saw during his 2002 trial for the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in Greenwich. But the pleas from family and friends for early release for Michael Skakel, as well as testimony from Skakel himself about his ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-skakel-habeas-corpus-20130412,0,2057041.story

Terre Haute (Ind.) Tribune-Star Report: CT Man Crushed To Death In Garbage Truck

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reported that a Connecticut man was crushed to death and his girlfriend was injured in a garbage truck compactor Thursday morning.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-terre-haute-ind-tribunestar-ct-man-crushed-to-death-in-garbage-truck-20130413,0,5092776.story

Farren will lead his insanity defense

... and psychologists in completing his mental evaluation that he will hope to use in proving his insanity defense. Greenwich attorney Mickey Sherman said the possibility that Farren could be questioning his own wife brought the case of Long Island ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Farren-will-lead-his-insanity-defense-4432165.php

Greenwich School Superintendent William McKersie: I Need At Least 1.5 Million During The Next Year To Fix My Emergency Response Plan

SHOW HIM THE MONEY: William McKersie Can't Do Nothing Until He Gets 1.5 Million From Greenwich Homeowners. 

Inappropriate Joke High School Lock Down Put McKersie's Security Failures Front And Center

The inappropriate joke that caused the Thursday morning lock down at Greenwich High School exposed several security and safety failures in the Schools Emergency Management Plan that School Superintendent William McKersie says he can't fix until he is given  $1.4 million dollars and a second $100,000 per year school based police officer that the Greenwich Police Department wants.  

“Some of the things that were a challenge will be addressed by the safety and security plan the town has approved,” McKersie said. 
Apparently , School Superintendent McKersie needs 1.5 Million, before he can tell High School teachers and the 2,800 students that sending a massive flood of tweets and texts only creates massive traffic jams that might prevent help getting to them rapidly.

Apparently , School Superintendent needs 1.5 Million, before he can work with town officials to find a site away from the school where concerned parents can gather and get official updates on the lock down and not = caused major gridlock along East Putnam Avenue as emergency personnel try to get to the High School rapidly.
Apparently , School Superintendent needs 1.5 Million, before he can figure out when and how to get the word out to parents about a High School lockdown.
Apparently , School Superintendent needs 1.5 Million, before he can figure out how to send an email blast to all students saying there is a lock down, so that high school students who often travel off-campus for lunch will not walk back into an emergency situation on campus.

"The locking of the doors, the universality of keys, access of police, the layout of the building for police, an external notification system for students who are off site” all will be addressed with the plan that has the endorsement of the Greenwich Police Department." said in a press interview.

That's great, but there there should not be confusion among authorities about which keys to use to lock and unlock the doors at the high school.

Greenwich High School teachers should not have to unlock their classrooms and leave their students in order unlock doors for police  offices.

Greenwich High School already has a series of master keys and a dozen copies of those keys can be copied and color coded and matching color coded stickers could be placed above the locks that the current master keys open.
This one dozen sets or even more sets could be given to the Greenwich Police Department and it would not cost 1.5 Million for School Superintendent McKersie to fix this flaw in is Emergency Management Plan.

To repair broken classroom locks and to put locks on student areas doors that don't have locks will not cost 1.5 Million and like everything else listed above should already had been fixed, before the 19 year olds inappropriate joke caused a Greenwich High School lock down.
School Superintendent McKersie doesn't need 1.5 Million, before he can give every Greenwich Police Officer a tour of every school in the district and laminated floor plan sheets of every school that could be housed under the drivers seat of every Greenwich Police Department patrol car. 
No one is arguing that School Superintendent McKersie will not need additional funds to fix his failed Emergency Management Plan, but right now parents and taxpayers need him and the other high paid town employees to come up with some common sense measures that will protect Greenwich School children now.

McKersie has repeatedly refused to discuss the status of Gianfranco Romero, the 19 year old Byram student whose joke tested the the School Superintendent's Emergency Management plan to test.

The best McKersie has offered is this.....

“The police have fully investigated and we believe we are in a very safe place with this individual and the situation,” McKersie said at a press conference. “We’ll look into the disciplinary issues but I am not going to get into the discipline discussions. We are now going through the review of his behavior.”

What is really needed is a review of why School Superintendent McKersie's Emergency Management Plan failed in so may critical areas.

FAILURE: Greenwich Superintendent of Schools William McKersie Emergency Management Plan Gets Failing Marks In Its First Test

A 19-Year-Old Byram Joker, Gianfranco Romero, Is Arrested For Breach Of Peace After A Greenwich High School Lock Down.

After extensive planning and study by the highly compensated employees, the schools emerency management  plan was put to the test when a Greenwich High School student, became upset at a joke and called 911 directly from a cell phone, triggering a massive police response.

Greenwich Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said he thinks school officials made the right call in locking down the building, despite not finding any guns or weapons on the teen aged Romero.

At one point it looked like they could end the lockdown, but then they realized there was a second student they needed to find and interview about the joke.

GHS Headmaster Christopher Winters made a school-wide announcement that officials had taken “control of the rumor” and discovered no weapons.

Mr. Romero’s Facebook profile page, seems to indicate that he likes to joke around a lot. The Facebook profile lists him as a member of GHS Class of 2013 who is studying “sexology” and lists his work as “dancing.” He is friends with the Greenwich Mountain Lion, a profile created two years ago lampooning frequent sightings of the wild feline in town.

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, who also serves as the town’s police commissioner, immediately called a meeting of the Board of Selectmen at Town Hall into recess upon learning of the lockdown.

Also despite finding no gun, the Greenwich Police Department searched the suspect's Byram home and no weapons, violent video games or manifestos were found.

First Selectman Tesei was whisked to the school, where the lockdown had been lifted just before noon and shaken students congregated outside the building’s main entrance.

Administrators decided to continue with the school day after the joke causing lockdown was lifted, as a way to get back to normal. 

The school did offer counseling to students, upset about the joke causing lockdown.

But parents questioned the judgment of some teachers who, when the joke causing lockdown was lifted and classes resumed, had their students take tests.

There is also no word yet on whether students who took the oportunity to go home early will be penalized.

Looking back on what happened, some parents said they think the response may have seemed a bit out of proportion based on the outcome, but that it was appropriate, particularly in a post-Newtown world.

Michael Gianopoulos, 15, was in the bathroom when he heard teachers and students running in the hallway. As he left the bathroom, a teacher grabbed him and pulled him into a computer lab room where other students were and told them all to go to the back of the room as teachers locked doors. He said no one knew what was going on.

“We were hearing rumors of guns going off,” Michael told local reporters outside the school. “A lot of people were a little bit freaked out and scared.”

This joke should help the Greenwich Police Department hire the addition police officer that they want at the Greenwich High School.

The increase in manpower would cost $80,000 to $100,000 annually in salary and benefits.

Maybe they should just get a security plan that works. 

There was confusion among authorities about which keys to use to lock and unlock the doors at the school. Students reported that teachers had to run to offices to grab their keys, and some weren't able to lock their doors.

When and how to get the word out to parents is also something Superintendent of Schools William McKersie needs to evaluate. 

No one was harmed during the joke causing lockdown, which many of the 2,800 students chronicled in real time via Twitter and text messages, and caused major gridlock along East Putnam Avenue as concerned parents rushed to the school.

Many parents rushed to the school after their kids, huddled in corners of their classrooms, texted the wild rumors flying around about the incident. 

There were texted reports of gunfire and students being shot.

Perhaps we should thank the 19 Year Old inappropriate joker and the student who misinterpreted his poor taste in humor for showing Greenwich parents and taxpayers that Superintendent of Schools William McKersie's Emergency Management Plan failed its first test.
As we said above....

There was confusion among authorities about which keys to use to lock and unlock the doors at the school. Students reported that teachers had to run to offices to grab their keys, and some weren't able to lock their doors. 

When and how to get the word out to parents is also something Superintendent of Schools William McKersie has not properly evaluated.. 

No one was harmed during the joke causing lock down  which many of the 2,800 students chronicled in real time via Twitter and text messages, and caused major gridlock along East Putnam Avenue as concerned parents rushed to the school. 

Traffic to the school should be blocked to all, but emergency personnel. even if the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol has to block the US 1 intersection to to the high school.

Clearly, an off school gathering site for parents needs to be set up so that emergency personnel can actually get to the school via US 1.

Maybe, Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, who also serves as the town’s police commissioner should also maybe go to the off school site to help keep parents informed in an emergency situation at the high school=.

It is easy to dump on a 19 year old for telling an inappropriate joke, but it is not so easy to hold highly paid town employees responsible for an emergency response plan that had many failings.

The Greenwich Police Department searched the suspect's Byram home and no weapons, violent video games or manifestos were found. 

The 19 Year Old Gianfranco Romero, whom police described as “highly cooperative,” is scheduled for arraignment April 19 in state Superior Court in Stamford.

And the teenager will be held accountable for the inappropriate joke. 

Unfortunately, the good people of Greenwich will be too busy crucifying the teenager from the Byram town, and wont have time to hold those highly paid Town of Greenwich employees accountable for an emergency plan that failed many critical tests yesterday

Strategy and survival: The game of global currency heats up

... reality. "I don't think there's a currency war," Alberto Musalem, a managing director at Tudor Investment Corp., a Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund company that manages more than $11-billion (U.S.) in assets, said at the conference. "I don't see a ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/currencies/strategy-and-survival-the-game-of-global-currency-heats-up/article11174471/?cmpid=rss1

Alleged Check Forgerer Trips and Falls Fleeing Cops

... Also, a man allegedly acted as a shoplifting lookout at Lord & Taylor in Trumbull. A woman's attempt to flee Greenwich Police who were trying to arrest her on charges she forged stolen checks was thwarted when she tripped on a curb and fell. The ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/alleged-check-forgerer-trips-and-falls-fleeing-cops-at-bank

Find A Job In And Around Greenwich

Danny died Feb. 14, at his home in Greenwich. He had spent his last days in Houston, Texas, caring for his ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-greenwich-15

Farren will lead his insanity defense

... and psychologists in completing his mental evaluation that he will hope to use in proving his insanity defense. Greenwich attorney Mickey Sherman said the possibility that Farren could be questioning his own wife brought the case of Long Island ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Farren-will-lead-his-insanity-defense-4431654.php

'Selling happiness,' once crepe at a time in Greenwich

People love to enjoy the food at Meli-Melo in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Selling-happiness-once-crepe-at-a-time-in-4431478.php

No one hurt in Greenwich High School lockdown

Scene of the aftermath of a lock-down at the Greenwich High School, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/articleGallery/No-one-hurt-in-Greenwich-High-School-lockdown-4427181.php

On loss, and the lost art of letter-writing

... get stale and warm." This offended his Yankee frugality, bred more along Maine's rocky coast than perhaps in his Greenwich, Conn., childhood. These days when he rides his boat down the coast to Barnacle Billy's in Ogunquit, Maine, the former leader ...

http://xeniagazette.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=717&ArticleID=179818&SectionID=179

'Glee,' 'One Tree Hill,' and 'Degrassi' attempt the impossible: Can...

... For the record, on the day that the "Glee" episode aired, a similar false alarm happened at my high school in Greenwich, CT. Rumors that a student brought a gun to school sent the whole place into lockdown mode, panicked -- and misinformed -- texts ...

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/04/glee-one-tree-hill-and-degrassi-attempt-the-impossible-can-school-shooting-be-done-right-on-tv.html

Weekend: Chili Contest, Jazz, Preschooler Soccer

... rescues, volunteers and the many caring people who really care and really reach out, would not have a chance. Greenwich: 7th Annual Pregnancy Primer Fair When: Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. Where: Greenwich Hospital , 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich Cost: ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/weekend-chili-contest-jazz-preschooler-soccer

Danny Gray, 75, And Helen W. Gray, 70, Lifelong Greenwich Residents

Danny died Feb. 14, at his home in Greenwich. He had spent his last days in Houston, Texas, caring for his wife, Helen, who had fallen ill while visiting family there.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/danny-gray-75-and-helen-w-gray-70-lifelong-greenwich-residents

Picture of the Day: Pinwheels for Prevention

Members of Youth Corps, a Kids in Crisis -sponsored volunteer group comprised of teens from towns throughout Fairfield County, placed 1,864 pinwheels in front of the Greenwich Board of Education headquarters on Greenwich Avenue to commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/picture-of-the-day-91c8d22d

Aquarion Seeks 20.8 Percent Rate Hike [VIDEO]

Representatives of Aquarion, the water utility that serves Greenwich, say rate increases totalling more than 20 percent are necessary to help pay for improvements to its infrastructure.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/aquarion-seeks-20-8-percent-rate-hike

Shore and Country Properties New Website Goes Live

... Partner at Shore & Country Properties Shore and Country Properties, an independent real estate company located in Greenwich, CT, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Offering a complete overview of all things Greenwich, as well as ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Estate/Stamford/prweb10628670.htm

Video: 4/12 Weekly Wrap Up

Here's what made news this week. Greenwich High School was sent into a lockdown Thursday, after a gun scare.

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/14018/412-Weekly-Wrap-Up

Portland's Diversified Business Communications expands through acquiring organizations

... financial management, according to a news release. It acquired the organization from Greenhaven Partners, a Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm. Diversified has also acquired Intelligent Exhibitions Limited, a U.K.-based producer of ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/04/12/business/portlands-diversified-business-communications-expands-through-acquiring-organizations/

Art for Auction at Westport Arts Center's Noir Ball

... by gala co-chair Deb Murtaugh. Agelvis created the work with the help of students at a workshop in Stamford and Greenwich with the participation of underprivileged immigrant children from the area. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for ...

http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2/43061/

Visions of Newtown in Greenwich

A student huddles behind overturned chairs blocking the doorway during a lockdown at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Visions-of-Newtown-in-Greenwich-4428541.php

Greenwich High lockdown frighteningly familiar

Just an hour away from Newtown, a hauntingly familiar scene of heavily armed police in tactical gear, classroom doors barricaded with desks and sobbing students unfolded Thursday at Greenwich High School after authorities responded to a threat of a youth with a gun that sent the campus into a lockdown.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=TFbZZ57w&pn=0

Greenwich High lockdown frighteningly familiar

Scene of the aftermath of a lock-down at the Greenwich High School, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-High-lockdown-frighteningly-familiar-4428597.php

What It Was Like for Greenwich HS Students During the Lockdown

Greenwich High School junior Maria Babaev was taking a test for the military ROTC program in the media center when the rumors began to swirl and the police started to arrive.

http://darien.patch.com/articles/what-it-was-like-for-greenwich-hs-students-during-the-lockdown

School guns proposal falls in Indiana House

Students are dismissed early Thursday from Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.jconline.com/viewart/20130411/NEWS02/304110026/School-guns-proposal-falls-Indiana-House

Maserati dealer plans Post Road East showroom

... there "as soon as possible," he added. Miller Motorcars operates its flagship dealership on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, with its lineup including Maseratis, Bentleys, Rolls Royces, Ferraris, Aston Martins , Bugattis and McClarens. Its Maserati ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Maserati-dealer-plans-Post-Road-East-showroom-4428412.php

Greenwich Student Charged After School Lockdown

A Greenwich teen has been charged with breach of peace in connection with a purported weapons incident that prompted the lockdown of Greenwich High School Thursday morning.

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/greenwich-student-charged-after-school-lockdown

Bronxville Students Named Finalists For Greenwich Film Festival

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. Bronxville students Margaret McCloskey and Liz Cory have been invited to screen films at the second annual Greenwich Youth Film Festival, hosted by the Junior League of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/bronxville-students-named-finalists-film-festival

Woman sued over gun-into-jewelry idea

Jessica Mindich wears jewelry of her Caliber Collection in her home, in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Jan.30, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Conn-woman-sued-over-gun-into-jewelry-idea-4428032.php

GHS lockdown threat suspect identified

Greenwich High School senior, Michelangelo Federici, 17, speaks about his experience during the lock-down at the Greenwich High School, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/GHS-lockdown-threat-suspect-identified-4427007.php

GHS lockdown threat suspect identified

Scene of the aftermath of a lock-down at the Greenwich High School, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/GHS-lockdown-threat-suspect-identified-4427007.php

Fairfield County foreclosure activity jumps while activity declines nationally

A home is on foreclosure at 20 Thistle Lane, in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, April 11, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Fairfield-County-foreclosure-activity-jumps-while-4428213.php

Esther H. Burns, 88, Formerly Of Stamford, Worked At Dorr Oliver

Burns was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in Greenwich. After marrying, she moved to Stamford and worked at Dorr Oliver as a cashier for 20 years before her retirement.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/esther-h-burns-88-formerly-stamford-worked-dorr-oliver

Men's Tennis Announces Class of 2017

... Green. The four early commitments come from across the country and the world. The group includes Blake Niehaus of Greenwich, Conn., George Wall of Queensland, Australia, Max Schmidt of Morris Plains, N.J. and Diego Pedraza of Bogota, Colombia. ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=207166189

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=2&contentguid=uIJdzaZk&pn=0

Statement from Superintendent

"Greenwich High School went into lockdown late this morning. There was a perceived threat, which required the lockdown.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/norwalk/db_44360/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=k1UDkMdH&pn=0

No one hurt in Greenwich High School lockdown

"The Greenwich Police were on site immediately and dealt with the situation quickly, he wrote.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/norwalk/db_44360/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=4sK7kR7n&pn=0

Greenwich High School Lockdown Cleared [UPDATED] [VIDEO]

Updated, 1:35 p.m.: Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei said police received a 911 call at 10:34 a.m. Thursday from a Greenwich High School student who reported "they believed another student had a gun." The Greenwich Police Department's Special Response Unit, which already was conducting training exercises on Thursday, responded to the Hillside ... (more)

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/greenwich-high-school-lockdown-cleared-updated-video

Greenwich HS Students React to Lockdown

Greenwich High School junior Maria Babaev was taking a test for the military ROTC program in the media center when the rumors began to swirl and the police started to arrive.

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/greenwich-hs-students-react-to-lockdown-dbb413de

Statement from superintendent

" Greenwich High School went into lockdown late this morning. There was a perceived threat, which required the lockdown.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Statement-from-Superintendent-4427170.php

Inside GHS: 'It's crazy. It's nuts'

Greenwich police patrol outside Greenwich High School Thursday, April 11, 2013, after the school went into lockdown over a perceived threat.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Inside-GHS-It-s-crazy-It-s-nuts-4427348.php

Lockdown at Greenwich Higha

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.wwlp.com/dpp/news/connecticut/ap_connecticut/High-school-locked-down-in-Greenwich_35215367

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/articleGallery/Greenwich-boys-tennis-team-beats-New-Canaan-4422143.php

No one hurt in Greenwich High School lockdown

Fueled by memories of the Newtown tragedy, a "perceived threat" at Greenwich High School Thursday morning spiraled into a frenzied scene as the school went into lockdown, leaving students huddled in the corners of classrooms while texting parents who scrambled to the scene.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=TiIkRLp6&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

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