Timeless treasures: Antiques connect generations and styles in today's designs

This purse, with its arc of jewels and shimmery fabric, is an example of some of the antique handbags, purses and clutches that East Hampton, N.Y., dealer Nula Thanhauser is expected to bring to the Winter Antiques Show, which wil run Dec. 6 and 7, 2014. It is part of a series of holiday events that fall under the umbrella of the Greenwich Historical Society's Antiquarius 2014, the organization's largest fundraiser of the year.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Timeless-treasures-Antiques-connect-generations-5918010.php

Eastern Middle School Sixth Grader, Aidan Buss, dances with Mikhailovsky Ballet

PRLog - Nov. 25, 2014 - GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Mikhailovsky Ballet kicked off its U.S. Tour with several performances at Lincoln Center's Koch Theater last week in New York City.

http://www.prlog.org/12399246-eastern-middle-school-sixth-grader-aidan-buss-dances-with-mikhailovsky-ballet.html

Catalyst Set to Start $1.25 Billion Fund in Early 2015

... has held preliminary talks with existing and potential investors, known as limited partners, the people said. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Atlantic-Pacific Capital Inc., which has worked with Catalyst on two previous funds, will act as the exclusive ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-25/catalyst-set-to-start-1-25-billion-fund-in-early-2015.html

Ian Q. Whittall, 91, Of Greenwich, Worked For Celanese Corporation

... At the end of the war Ian worked in a family shipping business in Istanbul, Turkey. After his marriage he moved to Greenwich in 1955 and worked in New York City and South and Central America for the Celanese Corporation. He was a member of the Belle ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ian-q-whittall-91-greenwich-worked-celanese-corporation

A.M. Best Assigns Indicative Rating to W.R. Berkley Corporationa s New Shelf Registration

... debt, "bbb+" to subordinated debt and "bbb" to preferred stock of W.R. Berkley Corporation (W.R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE:WRB]. These securities may be issued under W.R. Berkley's recently filed shelf registration, which took effect Nov. 20, ...

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Chris Crofton, Advice King: Visiting Racist Relatives Over Thanksgiving

... conflict in that area, because there is only one fucking race. Take a Northeastern white liberal "non-racist" from Greenwich, Conn., to Memphis, Tenn., and they would shit their pants/call the police/mace everybody. Now, as far as what to do with ...

http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2014/11/25/chris-crofton-advice-king-visiting-racist-relatives-over-thanksgiving

Wrong-way Driver on Greenwich Avenue Faces DUI Charge

A motorist seen driving the wrong way towards Greenwich Police patrolling the one-way Greenwich Avenue is facing a driving under the influence charge. According to a Greenwich Police report, officers were southbound on Greenwich Avenue near Havemeyer Place about 1:20 a.m. Nov. 21 when a Nissan Altima came towards them, driving northbound.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/wrong-way-driver-greenwich-avenue-faces-dui-charge-0?

MakerBot Expands 3D Printer and Filament Sales with Retailer Frya s Electronics

... Digital Store and partnerships with leading companies, as well as its own retail stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut. MakerBot's products include the award-winning MakerBot Replicator line of 3D printers, which includes the ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141124006374/en/MakerBot-Expands-3D-Printer-Filament-Sales-Retailer

Paul Tudor Jones Lives Up to Reputation As Active Trader in Third Quarter

Memphis native Paul Tudor Jones , who founded Greenwich, Connecticut-based Tudor Investment Corporation, a private asset management company and hedge fund , in 1980, is known to be an active trader. The third quarter of 2014 may or may not be representative of how Jones typically invests in a quarter, but he certainly lived up to his reputation, purchasing shares in nearly 900 companies and selling holdings in more than 500 others.

http://www.gurufocus.com/news/294844/paul-tudor-jones-lives-up-to-reputation-as-active-trader-in-third-quarter

Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Helps Their Greenwich Neighbors

The Greenwich and Old Greenwich offices of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties joined forces with Neighbor to Neighbor to help 300 families in need in Greenwich for the Thanksgiving holiday. In a statement, the firm said, "We heard that N2N was distributing 300 turkeys that were donated by a local market and thought we could help by providing the trimmings.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/berkshire-hathaway-real-estate-helps-their-greenwich-neighbors-0?

Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce Plans Holiday Party

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-chamber-commerce-plans-holiday-party

Santa set to visit Greenwich with reindeer friends

Stamford Mayor David Martin and his Chief of Staff, Michael Pollard, at Agabhumi's 12th anniversary celebration last week on Magee Avenue in Stamford. Photo: Contributed Photo

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Santa-set-to-visit-Greenwich-with-reindeer-friends-5911477.php

Greenwich gets high marks for safety

A woman and child hold hands as they cross Greenwich Avenue in the business district of Greenwich, Conn., Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2014. Greenwich was named the safest big city in the state of Connecticut by researchers at ValuePenguin, coming in with the lowest crime rate for cities with a population of more than 45,000 people.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-gets-high-marks-for-safety-5909928.php

Greenwich Historical Society: Preserving the past

Greenwich Historical Society's Curator of Education, Anna Marie Greco, is joined by, from left, young local history buffs Marisol Flores, Anika Gupta, Carlos Flores, Glen Rivas, and Victoria Delaurentis.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-Historical-Society-Preserving-the-past-5911447.php

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... classes with Lohmeyer (philliplohmeyer@yahoo.com), an artist from Cos Cob who teaches group lessons at the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (203-637-3659) and private lessons at Jack Dog Studio on Greenwich Avenue (203-570-6870) Photo: ...

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For the Record

For the latest events and activities happening in Greenwich, turn to For the Record. To have your event included, submit a description, date and time, and contact information.

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UVA sophomore and heir to grocery store legacy kills himself in latest campus tragedy

... who started the ubiquitous New York City supermarket chain D'Agostino's. He was one of four siblings, all of Greenwich, Connecticut. He's also survived by a large extended family Vice President and Chief Student Affairs officer Pat Lampkin said in ...

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A Holiday Dinner Rescue for Greenwich Firefighters

As they have since 1973, a band of members of the Greenwich Professional Firefighters Local 1042 made their appointed holiday rounds the Monday morning before Thanksgiving, delivering dinners to the widows and local residents who might not have the fixings for a holiday dinner. "It started in 1973 with a couple guys who collected donations and went out and bought dinner for a couple of widows," said Firefighter Matt Romeo.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/holiday-dinner-rescue-greenwich-firefighters-0?

Rocco Docimo, 89, Worked In Construction And Landscaping In Greenwich

Docimo was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Rose, Cosenza, Italy, to Secondo Docimo and Annunziata Paese Docimo. He worked in construction and as a landscaper in Stamford and Greenwich for most of his life.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/rocco-docimo-89-worked-construction-and-landscaping-stamford

John N. Dole

John Nicholas Dole, 84, passed away peacefully at Pen Bay Medical Center Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health. John grew up in Spuyten Duyvil, N.Y., a suburb of the Bronx, and as a teenager moved with his family to Greenwich, Conn.

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Skype-a-Docent: Visit the Bruce Museum at the Fairfield Public Library

Visit the Bruce Museum in Greenwich from a seat in the Library's Rotary Room. A docent will take us on a private tour of the exhibit "Northern Baroque Splendor" via Skype.

http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/skype-docent-visit-bruce-museum-fairfield-public-library-0?

Karen Gail Roth Hodge, 57, Of Port Chester, Owned Jewelry Company

Hodge was born June 15, 1957, in Greenwich, Conn., to Walter and Vivian Roth. She graduated from Port Chester High School in 1975 and continued to pursue her studies of rocks and minerals at the University of Arizona, where she completed a degree in metal smithing.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/karen-gail-roth-hodge-57-port-chester-owned-jewelry-company

Fallen Tree Blocks Merritt Parkway In Greenwich

A fallen tree was blocking the Merritt Parkway northbound between Exits 27 and 28 on Monday morning, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said. The Connecticut State Police and DOT are reportedly on the scene between the exits for Route 120A/King Street and Round Hill Road.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/news/fallen-tree-blocks-merritt-parkway-greenwich

William J. Burke, 98, Of Stamford

Burke was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was a long time resident of Greenwich.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/william-j-burke-98-stamford

TheCleanBedroom Shop Coming to Montague St., Brooklyn Heights

... en pet beds. According to their website, other showroom are located in Manhattan; Wellesley, MA, Santa Monica, CA, Greenwich, CT; Austin, TX; Kittery & Portland, ME. Go to McBrooklyn's HOME PAGE .

http://mcbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2014/11/thecleanbedroom-shop-coming-to-montague.html

Greenwich Doctor Co-Authors Textbook On Rotator Cuff Tears

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Rotator cuff injuries, the bane of baseball pitchers everywhere and the injury that ended Mark "The Bird" Fidrych's career, is the focus of a book by a New Canaan doctor Dr. Edward Craig, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery Physician Office in Greenwich, has co-authored a textbook on large rotator cuff tears, a common shoulder injury.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-doctor-co-authors-textbook-rotator-cuff-tears

Greenwich High May Add AP World History Course For Freshmen

A proposal to include an Advanced Placement world history class for ninth-graders has become a divisive issue among Greenwich parents, according to greenwichtime.com. Some PTA members have asked the school to include an AP class in an effort to challenge students, but there are others who say high school freshmen shouldn't be taking college level courses, greenwichtime.com reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-may-add-ap-world-history-course-freshmen

Greenwich Reform Synagogue Town Meetings

The Inlands Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will be holding a meeting on Monday, November 24th at 7PM in the town hall meeting room. The Greenwich Reform Synagogue is on the agenda for this meeting.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-reform-synagogue-town-meetings-0?

Greenwich Gets Ready For The Holiday Stroll Weekend

The sixth annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 110 Greenwich merchants and restaurants offering special promotions, refreshments and in-store events. All the participating retailers and activities can be found online .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-gets-ready-holiday-stroll-weekend

Breast Cancer Alliance Holiday Gift Boutique

... - Status Faux*, Collared Greens*, Cynthia Alexander, Designing Women, Diane James Home, East End Foodies, EMBY, Greenwich Food Company*, Hema New York*, Hot Head*, House Portraits by Barbara Bellin, Ilyse's Pieces, Jean Forte Vintage Gifts, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/breast-cancer-alliance-holiday-gift-boutique-0?

Greenwich, CT Residential Real Estate Blog and Analysis: Nov. 21

... and two fireplaces. It sits on 1.01 acres and has 6,534 s.f. There are 628 current properties for sale in all of Greenwich. I have also included a link to the 3rd Quarter Market Report my firm puts out for your review. You will be able to review the ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-ct-residential-real-estate-blog-and-analysis-november-21st-0?

Panel takes on Connecticut's 'honeycomb' of taxes

... "We now have 35,000 people who pay 45 percent of the entire taxes," said former state Sen. William Nickerson , a Greenwich Republican who is co-chairing the State Tax Panel. "That is a very precarious and unreliable way to run a railroad." The ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Panel-takes-on-Connecticut-s-honeycomb-of-taxes-5912524.php

Student doing battle with invasive species in Greenwich forestland

From the heart of the thicket, you can't see the road, just trees growing bare and tangles of weeds, still green against the reds and yellows of the ground cover. North Street School is just a stone's throw away, and the fire training tower peaks through the gaps in trees at certain angles.

http://www.theday.com/state-news/20141123/student-doing-battle-with-invasive-species-in-greenwich-forestland

Obituary for Peter D'Agostino

... at Brunswick School, where he attended 2nd through 9th grade. More recently, Peter had coached younger rowers in Greenwich. While at UVa, he pursued an American Studies major, had been writing fiction, and was also a member of The Whethermen, an ...

http://www.cavalierdaily.com:80/article/2014/11/obituary-for-peter-dagostino

Native American Heritage Month Family Day at Greenwich's Bruce Museum

November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Bruce Museum will celebrate with a special Family Day dedicated to Native American traditions on Sunday, Nov. 23. In addition to family activities and crafts about Native American life, a live performance by traditional Native American dancers is planned. "Family days are a longstanding and happy tradition at the Bruce," says Julie Harrington, Manager of Youth & Family Programs at the Bruce Museum.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/native-american-heritage-month-family-day-greenwichs-bruce-museum-0?

Former Presidential Budget Director David Stockman Sells His Greenwich Estate

Republican power couple David Stockman and his wife Jennifer Blei Stockman have sold their backcountry Greenwich estate in the gated community of Conyers Farms. The Stockmans who have long been associated with conservative efforts - he as budget director under President Ronald Reagan, she as leader of the Republican Majority for Choice who's also served as president of the fabled Guggenheim Museum in New York - sold their nearly 22-acre estate in the Conyers Farm community for $13.15 million.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/former-presidential-budget-director-david-stockman-sells-his-greenwich-estat-0?

Harvard, Yale, Stanford - Beware, Attending Them Could Carry Stigma

... motions of still being in the game. Regarding the latter, one Harvard Law alumnus took the MetroNorth train from Greenwich, Connecticut to Manhattan and back every day. He had been forced out of his investment banking job. He didn't know what else ...

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Greenwich Resident Of Pacific Cycling Races First Cyclocross

Pacific Cycling is part of a team out of Pacific Swim Bike Run, a local bike shop in Stamford known for primarily road and triathlon racing. The team of six men, ages 22 to 48, live in Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich and New York City.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/stamford-resident-pacific-cycling-races-first-cyclocross

Greenwich Man To Play In Rivalry Game At Yankee Stadium

GREENWICH, Conn. Dylan Wadsworth of Greenwich, a member of the Lafayette College football team, will be participating in the 150th meeting of college football's most-played rivalry on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Yankee Stadium.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-man-play-rivalry-game-yankee-stadium

Fight in Western Greenwich Ends with 2 Arrests

A pair of men were arrested after they were found fighting outside one of the suspect's Greenwich residence on the town's west side. When officers arrived at 10 Henry St. about 12:45 a.m. Nov. 18, they found the two men "engaged in a violent, tumultuous altercation," according to a Greenwich Police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/fight-western-greenwich-ends-2-arrests-0?

Coined from Greenwich to New Zealand

... Today coins are still minted, used for commerce and collected. The Bruce Museum www.brucemuseum.org located in Greenwich Connecticut on One Museum Drive has announced that two extinct giant penguins that once roamed the wilds of New Zealand and were ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/coined-from-greenwich-to-new-zealand?cid=rss

Triad apartments sell for $9.8M

A Connecticut-based private investment group has bought the 144-unit Sedgefield Apartments complex in Winston-Salem for $9.8 million. An entity managed by Greenwich, Conn.-based Starwood Capital Group LLC on Oct. 30 closed on the apartment purchase from a group managed by Boston-based Berkshire Property Advisors LLC, according to a Forsyth County deed.

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... down from his role as the hospital chair to assume his new position. The system also includes Bridgeport and Greenwich hospitals. Since 2003, Crespo has been the chairman of EQV Advisors. Thomas Parrino, co-founder and principal of Westport-based ...

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Menorah tree combines two traditions

... iconically Jewish but that would still be a centerpiece for the family," said Michael Patchen, 40, who lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, and works as a financial analyst. "So we surprised her with it. It addressed her need for something warm and ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/home-garden/article4046367.html

SHIPPING: Ross fund orders four supertankers

... with AWilhelmsen AS, an Olso-based shipping company, he said at a conference in New York. Diamond S Group Inc., a Greenwich, Connecticut-based company controlled by Ross, ordered the tankers with options for four more due in 2016 and 2017, he said. ...

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Elizabeth Anne Owen, 68, Worked At Perrot Library In Old Greenwich

... three children in October, 1986 where she lived for the remainder of her life. She worked at Perrot Library in Old Greenwich for many years and was a member of several different church communities throughout her life (St. Mary's Church, Maidenhead, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/elizabeth-anne-owen-68-norwalk

National outsourcing firm with Tampa presence sold

Oasis Outsourcing , one of the largest outsourcing firms in the country and the third largest in Tampa Bay, has been sold to a private equity firm. Based in West Palm Beach, Oasis was bought by Stone Point Capital of Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/blog/morning-edition/2014/11/national-outsourcing-firm-with-tampa-presence-sold.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_23+%28Human+Resources+Industry+News%29

Lynn Ann Bahnken, 59, Of Greenwich

Bahnken is survived by her son, Ashley; husband, John; mother, Ann; and sister, Karen Pearl. She was predeceased by her father, Richard.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/lynn-ann-bahnken-59-greenwich

National outsourcing firm with Tampa presence sold

... has been sold to a private equity firm. Based in West Palm Beach, Oasis was bought by Stone Point Capital of Greenwich, Conn., the South Florida Business Journal said. Oasis performs human resources work for more than 4,700 companies and employs ...

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Greenwich's Convent Of The Sacred Heart Celebrates Construction Milestone

... flag attached to it - is raised during the "topping Off" ceremony Thursday for the school's new athletic center. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Convent of the Sacred Heart celebrated another milestone as the "topping off" ceremony for the $25.5 million ...

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... including the Eastern Woodlands and Southwest, as well as answer questions. Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, Greenwich. Family Day, Sunday, Nov. 23, 1 to 4 p.m. The Redhawk Dance Troupe will perform 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Suitable for ages 5 and up. ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Pottery-puts-focus-on-native-traditions-5906905.php

Greenwich Catholic School Embarks on $2.5 Million Capital Campaign

Greenwich Catholic School has announced the kickoff of the Imagine capital campaign to raise $2.5 million to renovate and expand the Upper School building. Principal Patrice Kopas said the goal of the initiative - the first capital campaign in the school's 44-year history - is to renovate and expand GCS' Upper School building, which serves Grades 6 through 8. "The Upper School may look fine to the naked eye, but the truth is that with our positive enrollment numbers comes a burden: the need to create additional space," Kopas said in a statement.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-catholic-school-embarks-25-million-capital-campaign-0?

Connecticut Holiday House Tours

... for one-day only during house tours to benefit local organizations. Tours in the towns of Woodbury, Westport and Greenwich will offer a rare chance to see exceptional residences dressed in their holiday best. One of the most popular tours will mark ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/connecticut-holiday-house-tours-0?

Pottery puts focus on native traditions

Dancers with the New York City-based Redhawk Native American Arts Council, such as the one pictured, will be at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 for Family Day activities that will celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Photo: Contributed Photo A black storage jar, which will be on display at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., from Nov. 22, 2014 to March 29, 2015, was created by Maria and Santana Martinez about 60 years ago.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Pottery-puts-focus-on-native-traditions-5906905.php

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There is always something on the line when the Staples and Greenwich football teams hook up on Thanksgiving morning. While there is nothing tangible at stake for the men from Westport, they would like nothing more than to dash the Cardinals' healthy Class LL playoff spots.

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-football-gearing-up-for-Greenwich-showdown-5906764.php

IRS Warns Greenwich Residents Of Phone Scam

The Internal Revenue Service is warning residents of Fairfield County to beware of a new telephone scam demanding money or bank information from taxpayers. Scammers have been contacting taxpayers nationwide providing bogus badge numbers, fake names and are able to alter information on caller IDs.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-residents-are-warned-taxpayer-phone-scam

Crafty Cos Cobber Creates A Lighthouse Island

A clever crocheted lighthouse made by a Greenwich woman is vying for the $1,500 grand prize in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's 13th annual "Festival of Lighthouses Contest," opening Nov. 22. "Lighthouse Island" by Margaret Phillips of Cos Cob is among the 24 creative handmade entries in the holiday display, which will be open daily through Jan. 19 in the popular Connecticut family attraction. The lighthouse contest works like a juried art show except that you and thousands of other Maritime Aquarium visitors are the jury.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/crafty-cos-cobber-creates-lighthouse-island-0?

Growing Greenwich's Culinary Landscape

... into "one of the top food destinations in Manhattan and the Hamptons," according to the company's website. The Greenwich location will be the first Connecticut operation for the company that has three stores in Manhattan and three in the Hamptons. ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/growing-greenwichs-culinary-landscape-0?

Ludlowe freshman Sarah Grinalds made a big splash

... event tying New Canaan's Katie Colwell during the during the FCIAC Girls High School Swimming Championship at Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. Darien won the meet taking the championship over New Canaan, the second ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/highschool/article/Ludlowe-freshman-Sarah-Grinalds-made-a-big-splash-5906733.php

Jesuits still have good chance to make CIAC playoffs

... at Ken Strong Stadium on Thanksgiving morning -- Prep sits in the No. 8 spot in the rankings, two points ahead of Greenwich in the latest CIAC computer rankings. "It seems like it," said Prep coach Tom Shea regarding the fact that the Jesuits hold ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/highschool/article/Jesuits-still-have-good-chance-to-make-CIAC-5906729.php

It's FastPay's turn to get paid $15 million

... platform has raised $15 million from Oak HC/FT, marking the first financial technology investment from the Greenwich, Conn., firm's recently launched $500 million growth-equity fund. FastPay will use the money to expand the company, develop ...

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The Connecticut Giant Pumpkin Growers Club holds their annual Giant...

... County communities that ranked among the state's 10 safest -- including Darien, Wilton, Redding, New Canaan and Greenwich. "We've always fared well when it comes to safety, and I think it has a lot to do with the sense of community that we have and ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Website-Ridgefield-ranks-highest-on-state-safety-5904582.php

Cecile F. Rubin, 85, Of Stamford

Rubin is survived by her daughters, Karen Elizabeth Rubin, of Greenwich and Faith Victoria Rubin, of Washington; sister, Janet Frankel Goldberg of Toronto; numerous cousins; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James Elwood Rubin; daughter, Amy Helene Rubin; and brother, David Lewis Frankel.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/cecile-f-rubin-85-stamford

Oasis Outsourcing acquired by private equity firm

... organization (PEO) in the country, agreed to be acquired by a private equity firm. Stone Point Capital, of Greenwich, Conn., didn't disclose the terms of its deal for the West Palm Beach-based company. Oasis Outsourcing was founded in 1996 as a ...

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Oasis Outsourcing acquired by private equity firm

Oasis Outsourcing , the largest professional employer organization in the country, agreed to be acquired by a private equity firm. Stone Point Capital, of Greenwich, Conn., didn't disclose the terms of its deal for the West Palm Beach-based company.

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Blind Greenwich Woman Says Uber Driver Left Her Stranded with Seeing-Eye Dog

Amy Dixon, with about 1 percent of her vision left in one eye, has struggled at times to get transportation from Darien, where she's worked, back to her home in Greenwich. She's taken the train, but it can be uncomfortable walking to and from train stations, in the cold and crossing downtown streets in both Darien and New Canaan.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/blind-woman-says-uber-driver-leaves-her-stranded-seeing-eye-dog-0?

Blind Woman Says Uber Driver Leaves Her Stranded with Seeing-Eye Dog

Amy Dixon, with about 1 percent of her vision left in one eye, has struggled at times to get transportation from Darien, where she's worked, back to her home in Greenwich. She's taken the train, but it can be uncomfortable walking to and from train stations, in the cold and crossing downtown streets in both Darien and New Canaan.

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/blind-woman-says-uber-driver-leaves-her-stranded-seeing-eye-dog-0?

Stone Point Capital to acquire Oasis Outsourcing

... About Stone Point Capital Stone Point Capital LLC is a financial services-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT. The firm has raised six private equity funds-the Trident Funds-with aggregate committed capital of approximately $13 ...

https://www.pehub.com/2014/11/stone-point-capital-to-acquire-oasis-outsourcing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Geoffrey Zakarian's My Perfect Pantry is Bringing Cooking Back to Basics

... to expand one of his existing concepts, The National, in the coming years. He has a new location on the books for Greenwich, Connecticut, and although he won't divulge specifics, the chef is planning on opening a third location somewhere in Florida ...

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2014/11/geoffrey_zakarian.php

Horace C. Walton, 96, Of Greenwich, Retired Personal Financial Consultant

... General Time, AMF, and King Industries. He retired as a personal financial consultant. He was a member of Greenwich Country Club and Dingletown Community Church. Walton is survived by his sister, Dona M. Greco of Palm Harbor, Fla.; many nieces and ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/horace-c-walton-96-greenwich-retired-personal-financial-consultant

Robert A. Callahan, 91, Of Greenwich, Founded Callahan Associates

... Company. In 1972 he founded Callahan Associates, a pulp and paper brokerage consulting business with offices at Greenwich Plaza and One Landmark Square in Stamford. He was a member at St. Michael the Archangel church. Callahan is survived by his ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/robert-callahan-91-greenwich-founded-callahan-associates

Equity director accused of date rape

a who was fired from his senior position at Tower Three Partners in Greenwich, Conn., a after the firm caught wind of his arrest - a brought the victim to his luxury a apartment at 60 W. 14th St., court papers state. "The defendant laid informant on ...

http://nypost.com/2014/11/20/equity-director-accused-of-date-rape/

Campaign contributions: Live together, vote together

... the mid-terms campaign, and three-quarters of the total went to Democrats. Conversely, the residents of wealthy Greenwich, Connecticut gave 14 times more per head than New Yorkers, with nearly two-thirds of their cash going to Republicans. Americans ...

http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21633962-cosy-political-leanings-city-residents-and-firms-employees-live-together-vote?fsrc=rss|ust

Marie Lynn Leo, 87, Longtime Resident Of Norwalk

Leo was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Greenwich, to Sylvio and Lucy DePaso Pitasi, and has lived in Norwalk for the past 46 years. She was the former owner of Professional Telephone Service in Stamford and also danced at the Arthur Murray Studio in Stamford for many years.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/marie-lynn-leo-87-longtime-resident-norwalk

Easton Girl Dances Role Of Snow Queen In 'Nutcracker'

The Greenwich Ballet Academy will perform the "Nutcracker" at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. The Greenwich Ballet Academy's entire cast is comprised of students, including performers from Stamford, Easton and Rye, N.Y. "The school's outstanding reputation has spread and now we have students commuting from far and wide to come to us," Marisol Rivera Thurman, president and chairman of the board for Greenwich Ballet Academy, said in a statement. "As enrollment surpassed 100 students this year we decided it was time to present our wonderful production of the 'Nutcracker' in a venue that is convenient for the broader community.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-ballet-academy-performs-nutcracker-white-plains

Bedford's Martha Stewart, MakerBot Team Up For 3D Printing

... Lemon Drop, Robin's Egg and Jadeite, are currently available at MakerBot Retail Stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, and online at store.makerbot.com/pla-filament. The first Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collection, the ...

http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/bedfords-martha-stewart-makerbot-team-3d-printing

Greenwich Hosts Gateway Gobbler Race On Thanksgiving Day

From Greenwich to Ridgefield, Fairfield County runners will have a chance to stretch their legs and burn off calories before their Thanksgiving meals. The first race of the week is a 5K in New Canaan on Sunday, Nov. 23. Races in Greenwich, Southport, Redding and Ridgefield on Thursday, Nov. 27, invite runners for a holiday jaunt before carving the turkey.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/runners-invited-step-fairfield-county-turkey-trots

Greenwich Academy's Luchsinger Gallery Claire Corey Exhibit Continues

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich Academy's Luchsinger Gallery exhibit featuring the works of Brooklyn-based artist Claire Corey continues until Dec. 2. Corey is known for blending graphic design software and traditional mediums.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-academy-s-luchsinger-gallery-claire-corey-exhibit-continues

Greenwich Ballet Academy Performs 'Nutcracker' In White Plains

The Greenwich Ballet Academy will perform the "Nutcracker" at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. The Greenwich Ballet Academy's entire cast is comprised of students, including performers from Stamford, Easton and Rye, N.Y. "The school's outstanding reputation has spread and now we have students commuting from far and wide to come to us," Marisol Rivera Thurman, president and chairman of the board for Greenwich Ballet Academy, said in a statement. "As enrollment surpassed 100 students this year we decided it was time to present our wonderful production of the 'Nutcracker' in a venue that is convenient for the broader community.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-ballet-academy-performs-nutcracker-white-plains

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Displays Native American Pottery Collection

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will display its collection of Native American pottery, including pieces created by the legendary potter Maria Martinez and her family, starting Saturday, Nov. 22. The Native American Pottery show will explore the process of creating pottery, from the gathering of clay from the earth through careful firing of the final product. The highlight will be the stunning black-on-black vessels made by Martinez, often referred to as the matriarch of Native American pottery, and her family members from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico.

http://harrison.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwichs-bruce-museum-displays-native-american-pottery-collection

Malloy Speaks to Budget Shortfall

... heard far and wide by taxpayers. "Listen anything's a big amount," said Republican State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, of Greenwich. "When you're talking about increased deficits, you've got to talk about making weight in every single account and bring ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Malloy-Speaks-to-Budget-Shortfall-283286521.html

On-site auction held Nov. 1st in Goshen, Conn., with three historic...

... properties and the thousands of treasures contained inside them, plus the contents of an upscale residence in Old Greenwich, Conn., and other items. And it isn't over. This historic auction will be continued, on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Litchfield ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/on-site-auction-held-nov-1st-in-r4155251.htm

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... putting the same amount of employees in less square footage," said Ron Brien, principal and managing director at Greenwich-based Alliance Commercial Property. "I haven't seen them pull out figures to calculate X amount per employee, but they're ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Property-Rounds-Square-footage-per-worker-5905113.php

Exhibit showcases artwork of developmentally disabled

... friends -- and she has a lot to talk about. "I've got one over here," she says, pointing across the floor of the Greenwich YMCA to the far end of a hallway, "and another over here, and another over there." Standing in front of a composition titled ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Exhibit-showcases-artwork-of-developmentally-5905156.php

Former Bankwell CEO Peyton Patterson Sells New Canaan Home for $5.1M

... for $5,200,000. on Nov. 7, the 3.22-acre estate was bought by Belcam Holdings LLC of 115 E. Putnam Ave., Ste. 3 in Greenwich. The sale papers were filed Nov. 12 in the New Canaan Town Clerk's Office. The Clearview Lane estate has six bedrooms, 6.5 ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/former-bankwell-ceo-peyton-patterson-sells-new-canaan-home-51m?

Mockingjay's Evan Ross Talks New Music, Having Lots of Kids With Ashlee Simpson

... Ross and Simpson married in a private ceremony officiated by his music legend mom Diana Ross at her home in the Greenwich, Conn. They first went public with their romance in July 2013. Ross popped the question with a Neil Lane ring while they were ...

http://www.eonline.com/news/599517/mockingjay-s-evan-ross-talks-new-music-having-lots-of-kids-with-ashlee-simpson

Habit Restaurants IPO Looks Piping Hot

... tuna. The Habit Burger company was privately owned until 2007, when KarpReilly, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, CT, led a group that acquired the chain. Competing in the $34.5 billion American fast casual dining sector, Habit's growth over ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/2692945-habit-restaurants-ipo-looks-piping-hot?source=feed_tag_ipo_analysis

Caesars to Split Casinos, Management in $18.4 Billion Restructuring Plan

... talks, becoming at least the second to do so in the last month, people familiar with the matter said today. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund didn't extend a non-disclosure agreement earlier this week that gave it access to private ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-19/caesars-restructuring-plan-said-to-turn-operating-unit-into-reit.html

Real-life Edinburgh 'Riot Club' fraternity blasted by Uni...

... how strange it was - it was masonic. I'm so glad I left." According to the minutes, Nick Debany, 20, from Greenwich, Connecticut, suggested a paintball match against the Feminist Society to "calm the waters". When his decision was vetoed by then ...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/real-life-edinburgh-riot-club-fraternity-4658803

Upper East Side mansion once asking $27M now up for rent

... s Tal Alexander, who had the sales listing. The house can still purchased for sale unfurnished, for $22 million. A Greenwich, Conn.-based interior design and private investor paid $14 million for the home in 2010. [NYDN] - Mark Maurer

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/11/19/upper-east-side-mansion-once-asking-27m-now-up-for-rent/

Weichert, Realtors' Greenwich Office Recognizes Top Associate For Regional Award

Phyllis Bixon, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Drew Peterson of the Greenwich office was individually recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of October. A top producer, Peterson led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Hudson, Passaic and Bergen counties in New Jersey and portions of Connecticut, for resales.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weichert-realtors-greenwich-office-recognizes-top-associate-regional-award-1?

6th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival, Santa's Workshop Ready to Return to McArdle's

It's that magical time of year again when Santa and his four live reindeer return to McArdle's Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch Street, in Greenwich, Conn., for the 6th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop, Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. From noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, November 28, the community is invited to a "We're Back" celebration at McArdle's to welcome the reindeer and officially open Santa's Workshop for photos with Santa. A ribbon cutting will take place at noon attended by James McArdle, Lou Liodori of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, Jonathan Moffly of Moffly Media, Tammi Ketler of TMK Sports & Entertainment, event producer, and of course, Santa.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/6th-annual-greenwich-reindeer-festival-santas-workshop-ready-return-mcardles-0?

Stanley J. Miody, 95; Retired Postal Carrier, Father of Cos Cob Resident

... until 2010. Stanley was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Horticultural Society of Greenwich where he was recognized for his prized Dahlias. He is the beloved father of Janice ( Ray ) Wisnieski of Cos Cob, and Nancy ( ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/stanley-j-miody-95-retired-postal-carrier-father-cos-cob-resident-0?

GOP: Malloy spending will lead to downward spiral

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy broke through his self-imposed cap on long-term borrowing Wednesday, sparking criticism from minority Republicans on the State Bond Commission . State Sen. L. Scott Frantz of Greenwich and Rep. Vincent J. Candelora of North Branford, the two Republicans on the 10-member commission, warned that the state's financial ratings could suffer because of the added debt.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/GOP-Malloy-spending-will-lead-to-downward-spiral-5904231.php

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy broke through his self-imposed cap on long-term borrowing Wednesday, sparking criticism from minority Republicans on the State Bond Commission. State Sen. L. Scott Frantz of Greenwich and Rep. Vincent J. Candelora of North Branford, the two Republicans on the 10-member commission, warned that the state's financial ratings could suffer because of the added debt.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/GOP-Malloy-spending-will-lead-to-downward-spiral-5904231.php

Monroe Cat Owners -- Do You Let Your Feline Roam?

Have you ever wondered where your cat goes when it is outside? The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is seeking owners of outdoor cats to help launch its first citizen science initiative, called Cat Tracker. Tim Walsh, the new Citizen Science Coordinator at the Bruce Museum, has been testing the tracking units and is excited to sign up volunteer "citizen scientists" who want to discover the secret life of their feline friend.

http://patch.com/connecticut/monroe/monroe-cat-owners-do-you-let-your-feline-roam-0?

Port Chester Cat Owners -- Do You Let Your Feline Roam?

Have you ever wondered where your cat goes when it is outside? The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is seeking owners of outdoor cats to help launch its first citizen science initiative, called Cat Tracker. Tim Walsh, the new Citizen Science Coordinator at the Bruce Museum, has been testing the tracking units and is excited to sign up volunteer "citizen scientists" who want to discover the secret life of their feline friend.

http://patch.com/new-york/portchester/port-chester-cat-owners--do-you-let-your-feline-roam?

Susan Steen, 52, Teacher In Greenwich Schools

... her MFA in 1986. She held teaching positions at a number of secondary schools, including Brunswick School in Greenwich and The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. She was a substitute teacher in the Greenwich public school system. Steen is survived ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/susan-steen-52-teacher-greenwich-schools

Canadian Pianist Angela Hewitt Performing In Memorial Concert In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. The Second Annual Wendy Tisch Memorial Concert will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/canadian-pianist-angela-hewitt-performing-memorial-concert-greenwich

Greenwich Resident Joins 200 WestConn Students For Day Of Service

Orquidia Moreno of Greenwich was one of 200 Western Connecticut State University students who volunteered for a Day of Service to assist Danbury residents and nonprofits. Among the places the WCSU volunteers served were Ann's Place, The Danbury Railway Museum, the Danbury Fire Department, Tarrywile Park and Ellsworth Avenue Elementary School in Danbury.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-resident-joins-200-westconn-students-day-service