Greenwich's Kaliko honored for service

Greenwich resident Joe Kaliko at a ceremony to honor the work of his nonprofit, The Needs Clearing House. Mayor Bill Finch, second from left, Donna Romano of Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Senator Blumenthal , Charles Fuller formerly homeless, who the organization placed at Goodwill's Wahlstrom House, honoree Kaliko, his wife, Mary Gai, who also is on NCH board, and Rosa Gonzales, one of the group's clients.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-s-Kaliko-honored-for-service-5974885.php

Greenwich's Kaliko honored for service

Greenwich resident Joe Kaliko has heard from many people in many places since he and Greenwich state Rep. Fred Camillo started Needs Clearing House a little over a year ago. Most recently, he got a call from Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, summoning him to receive awards for all the nonprofit has accomplished.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-s-Kaliko-honored-for-service-5974885.php

Suspect in Stamford machete attack found dead

... N.Y., until early Halloween morning. When the men got back to Stamford, they threw him out of their car on Greenwich Avenue near the Solar Car Wash and stripped him of his clothes. One of them, believed to be Morales, grabbed a machete and pushed ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Suspect-in-Stamford-machete-attack-found-dead-5974810.php

Rosie's in Cos Cob adds coffee bar, looks to expand

Co-owners Sindy and Steve Steinberg sit at a table inside Rosie's Frozen Yogurt in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Rosie-s-in-Cos-Cob-adds-coffee-bar-looks-to-5974531.php

Runaway trailer forces car onto I-95 barrier

A passenger vehicle was forced onto the barrier on I-95 Monday by a trailer that became detached from its cab. Photo: Contributed Photo/Greenwich Fire, Contributed Photo

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Runaway-trailer-forces-car-onto-I-95-barrier-5974422.php

Police rush to 'suspicious activity' at bank

Greenwich Police investigate a possible bank robbery at Citibank in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Police-rush-to-suspicious-activity-at-bank-5974427.php

Greenwich's Kaliko honored for service

Greenwich resident Joe Kaliko at a ceremony to honor the work of his nonprofit, The Needs Clearing House. Mayor Bill Finch, second from left, Donna Romano of Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Senator Blumenthal , Charles Fuller formerly homeless, who the organization placed at Goodwill's Wahlstrom House, honoree Kaliko, his wife, Mary Gai, who also is on NCH board, and Rosa Gonzales, one of the group's clients.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-s-Kaliko-honored-for-service-5974334.php

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Greenwich Hospital NICU nurses came up with a heartwarming gift for the holidays n they are helping the NICU newborns create holiday cards for their new parents. The nurses take a real footprint of the child for the card, sign the newbornis name inside and then present it to parents.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/For-the-Record-5970946.php

First Reserve Announces Senior Promotions

... and downstream, including resources, equipment and services and infrastructure. First Reserve has offices in Greenwich, CT; Houston, TX; London, U.K. and Hong Kong. Visit us at www.firstreserve.com for more information. Contact: For media inquiries, ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2014122221

Joan Deutsch Paradise, Social Worker for Family and Children's Services in Stamford

... Paradise, Jr. in 1954, and raised her three children, briefly in Stuyvesant Town, New York City, but mostly in Old Greenwich. She later divorced and returned to work as a teacher's aide at several schools in Greenwich, went on to work at Family and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/joan-deutsch-paradise-social-worker-family-and-childrens-services-stamford-0?

Suspect in Stamford machete attack found dead

... N.Y., until early Halloween morning. When the men got back to Stamford, they threw the victim out of their car on Greenwich Avenue near the Solar Car Wash and stripped him of his clothes. One of them, believed to be Morales, grabbed a machete and ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Suspect-in-Stamford-machete-attack-found-dead-5974128.php

Shakespeare Bash: Party like it's 1564 for NAMI

... but don't expect lampreys or hedgehogs (a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, Newton said). She said Hyatt Regency Greenwich hotel's executive chef Dennis Tassler , who pored over volumes of books on Elizabethan feasts, will be using modern ingredients ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Shakespeare-Bash-Party-like-it-s-1564-for-NAMI-5974173.php

Joan Deutsch Paradise, Social Worker, Old Greenwich Resident Who 'Was a Fixture at Tod's Point'

... Paradise, Jr. in 1954, and raised her three children, briefly in Stuyvesant Town, New York City, but mostly in Old Greenwich. She later divorced and returned to work as a teacher's aide at several schools in Greenwich, went on to work at Family and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/joan-deutsch-paradise-social-worker-old-greenwich-resident-who-was-fixture-tods-point?

Pair Faces Charges for Theft of $1,800 of Goods from CVS

Bags full of dental hygiene products, Rogaine and cell phones - worth than $1,800 were reported stolen from the CVS pharmacy in western Greenwich and Greenwich Police arrested two suspects moments after employees called 911 to report the theft Friday. According to police, employees of the pharmacy at 644 W. Putnam Ave., called about 5:20 p.m. to report that a man dressed entirely in black, left the store with two red-colored bags filled with items that weren't paid for.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/pair-faces-charges-theft-1800-goods-cvs-0?

Greenwich Traffic Alert: Accident Leaves Car Teetering on the Barrier

Sometimes a picture says it all and this photo from the Greenwich Professional Firefighters Local 1042 shows a car is teetering on the barrier in the center of the highway on Interstate 95 in Greenwich, NBC Connecticut reports. The left lanes are closed in both directions as police investigate an accident involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-traffic-alert-accident-leaves-car-teetering-barrier-0?

1-2 Inches Of Rain Possible In Greenwich On Christmas Eve

Clouds and heavy rain will threaten Fairfield County in the days leading up to Christmas, but unseasonably warm temperatures will make the holiday wet and windy instead of white, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/1-2-inches-rain-possible-fairfield-christmas-eve

Search Local Gas Prices in Greenwich and Elsewhere

Click the magnifying glass icon at the top right corner of the graphic, type in your ZIP code or town and state, press return. Have a news tip? Email barbara.heins@patch.com.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/search-local-gas-prices-greenwich-and-elsewhere-0?

Center to Offers Training for Weston Men to Prevent Sexual Violence

... crisis counseling, advocacy, and education programs. Serving the towns of Westport, Wilton, Weston, Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, and New Canaan, The Center provided crisis counseling to over 450 people and prevention education to nearly ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/center-offers-training-weston-men-prevent-sexual-violence?

First Reserve promotes two to MD

... tream and downstream, including resources, equipment and services and infrastructure. First Reserve has offices in Greenwich, CT; Houston, TX; London, U.K. and Hong Kong. Visit us at www.firstreserve.com for more information.

https://www.pehub.com/2014/12/first-reserve-promotes-two-to-md/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Ashton Budd Collins, Jr., 82, Former Resident Of Greenwich

Ashton B. Collins, Jr., of Placitas, former resident of Riverside and Greenwich for nearly 30 years, died Oct. 2. He was 82. Collins was born March 28, 1932, in Birmingham, Ala., to Ashton B. and Hughie Beatty Collins. He was educated at Kent School, Kent, Conn., and held a BA in economics from Cornell University.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ashton-budd-collins-jr-82-former-resident-greenwich

AAA Honors Greenwich Police For Outstanding Traffic Safety Programs

AAA Southern New England - CT recently honored the Greenwich Police Department with a Gold Award for the department's outstanding traffic safety programs that include mature driver training, a high-profile distracted driving campaign and a middle school physics and crash education class, among other initiatives. In addition, AAA recognized Sgt.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/aaa-honors-greenwich-police-outstanding-traffic-safety-programs

Greenwich Realtors Report 41 Single-Family Home Sales For November

... January having a few less closings than the same period last year,'' said Barb McKee, 2014 president of the Greenwich Association of Realtors. "The median price is increasing as the markets over $3 million have picked up. We have little inventory of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwich-realtors-report-41-single-family-home-sales-november

Greenwich Resident Lands New Role At Manhattville College

Manhattanville School of Business has announced the addition of Greenwich resident Jean Mann as director of marketing and enrollment services and Rye resident Denise Cain as assistant director of undergraduate programs and non-credit initiatives. In her new role, Mann will capitalize on the unique benefits of the college its graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to drive student enrollment and program attendance, as well as increase revenues.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/manhattanville-business-school-names-marketing-director

Greenwich High School Graduate Studies Abroad In Italy

Bates College student Mackenzie Nocek spent the fall 2014 semester studying abroad in Italy as a participant in the Trinity College program in Rome. Nocek, a 2012 graduate of Greenwich High School, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David P. Nocek of Greenwich, She is majoring in history at Bates.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-high-school-graduate-studies-abroad-italy

Concert raises $75,000 toward 9/11 memorial

... of Dispatch, Pete Francis Heimbold, grew up in Riverside and went to Brunswick School. The September 11th Memorial/Greenwich organization plans to build a memorial honoring 32 people with ties to Greenwich who died in the Twin Tower attacks. The new ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Concert-raises-75-000-toward-9-11-memorial-5972749.php

Concert raises $75,000 toward 9/11 memorial

Greenwich native Pete Francis Heimbold of Dispatch performs earlier this month at Garcia's at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester to benefit the new Greenwich 9/11 memorial. Photo: Contributed Photo/Bob Capazzo, Contributed Photo Greenwich resident Ingrid Lenihan, left, looks at a rendering held by architect Nicholas Rotondi of the proposed memorial to Sept.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Concert-raises-75-000-toward-9-11-memorial-5972749.php

Storm Looks To Hit Greenwich During Holiday Travel

... in air travel are expected, according to Weather.com, which called the potential for the storm "very serious." In Greenwich, the forecast calls for showers beginning on Tuesday, thunder joining the mix on Christmas Eve with heavy rain forecast, and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/storm-looks-hit-greenwich-during-holiday-travel-0?

Stamford Giving Fund: Getting behind on rent, means falling grades

The Giving Fund is a tradition now in its 31st year at The Advocate and Greenwich Time, in conjunction with Person-to- Person and Family Centers . It provides a chance for the community to help those in need this holiday season.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Stamford-Giving-Fund-Getting-behind-on-rent-5972605.php

Cedar Ridge Unconstrained Credit Fund Celebrates 1 Year

The Cedar Ridge Unconstrained Credit Fund Completes 1-year Track Record as Top-Ranked Morningstar Fund and Outranking 99% of Bloomberg Peers* Based on total return as of 12/15/2014 Cedar Ridge Partners, LLC, a Greenwich CT. based alternative investment firm, is pleased to announce that the Cedar Ridge Unconstrained Credit Fund has just completed its first year.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12402595.htm

'How Are We Doing?' -- That's What Greenwich Police Want to Know

And that's the question Police Chief Jim Heavey is asking the Greenwich community. The department is conducting an informal "How are we doing?" survey.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/how-are-we-doing-thats-what-greenwich-police-want-know-0?

Stamford Giving Fund: Getting behind on rent, means falling grades

The Giving Fund is a tradition now in its 31st year at The Advocate and Greenwich Time, in conjunction with Person-to- Person and Family Centers . It provides a chance for the community to help those in need this holiday season.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Stamford-Giving-Fund-Getting-behind-on-rent-5972537.php

Greenwich Resident Honored for Providing Nonprofit Services to the Region

The head of the Greenwich-based nonprofit group Needs Clearing House was honored Saturday in Bridgeport for his work helping people in the Park City and lower Fairfield County. Fellow Greenwich resident, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal , and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch presented commendations to Joe Kaliko, co-founder of the Needs Clearing House.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-resident-honored-providing-nonprofit-services-region-0?

Opening Of New Greenwich Cheese Shop Tops Week's News

A Fairfield couple, Laura Downey and Chris Palumbo, opened a new cheese shop "the Greenwich Cheese Company" at 154 E. Putnam Ave. A Greenwich man, Lavar J. Ferguson, 37, faces cruelty charge after kicking his do g three times in the ribs, police said. A California woman, Evelina Goransson, was charged with impaired driving after driving car with two blown out tires on Greenwich street, police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/opening-new-greenwich-cheese-shop-tops-week-s-news

The Ultimate Home-Design Shortcut

... letting someone else outfit their bedside tables is highly alien. When Jeanne McFadden, a mother of four who hired Greenwich, Conn.-based designer Alexis Givens to decorate her Bronxville colonial, she thought she should be able to do her own ...

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-questionable-shortcut-to-home-decorating-1419016380?mod=rss_asia_whats_news

Greenwich Avenue lets go of past

... showcase of high-end retailers, redefining itself at every turn. "When Hermes came in, that set a new standard for Greenwich Avenue because it's really a very high-end, exclusive shop," said Ron Brien, of Allied Property, who handles fistfuls of ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-Avenue-lets-go-of-past-5969859.php

Greenwich Avenue lets go of past

A fur-wearing mannequin in the window of Saks Fifth Avenue exchanges a glance with a woman walking along Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-Avenue-lets-go-of-past-5969859.php

First Selectman Peter Tesei.

... mandate which would be ultimately on the backs of local property taxpayers." To meet the program's requirements, Greenwich would have to pay for equipment and labor for street sweeping and catch basins, along with increased leaf pickup programs and ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/State-pollution-plan-could-cost-communities-100-5971278.php

10 Records Set at 14th Annual Greenwich Town Swim Championships

With just over 300 swimmers competing over 3 days in 48 events, the 14th Annual Greenwich Town Swim Championships proved to be once again a big holiday splash with 10 meet records! Swimmers from the town's four major teams, The YWCA Dolphins, the YMCA Marlins, the Boys and Girls Club Barracudas and the Sharks Swim Team got together for some friendly mid-season competition and competed at the Greenwich High School in eight races Thursday and Friday night, featuring distance freestyle and stroke events and returned yesterday for 40 sprint events.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/10-records-set-14th-annual-greenwich-town-swim-championships-0?

Stamford Giving Fund: Getting behind on rent, means falling grades

The Giving Fund is a tradition now in its 31st year at The Advocate and Greenwich Time, in conjunction with Person-to- Person and Family Centers . It provides a chance for the community to help those in need this holiday season.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Stamford-Giving-Fund-Getting-behind-on-rent-5970940.php

For the Record

Greenwich Hospital NICU nurses came up with a heartwarming gift for the holidays n they are helping the NICU newborns create holiday cards for their new parents. The nurses take a real footprint of the child for the card, sign the newbornis name inside and then present it to parents.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/For-the-Record-5970946.php

A Questionable Shortcut to Home Decorating

... letting someone else outfit their bedside tables is highly alien. When Jeanne McFadden, a mother of four who hired Greenwich, Conn.-based designer Alexis Givens to decorate her Bronxville colonial, she thought she should be able to do her own ...

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-questionable-shortcut-to-home-decorating-1419016380

Little Shop in Greenwich harbors award-winning a capella group

The Harbor Blues from Greens Farm Academy, above, with Santa and his helpers from the Glenville Fire Department at Little Shop Around The Corner on William Street in Greenwich last Saturday. Photo: Contributed Photo Scene ... Actor Bruce Willis and his wife, actress and producer Emma Heming , were seen shopping at Willow & Shea at 22 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich on Saturday.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Little-Shop-in-Greenwich-harbors-award-winning-a-5970739.php

Piano teacher moves to expunge child endangerment charge

... was arrested on July 23 after a 10-year-old female student told investigators that, during a piano lesson at her Greenwich school in late April, he told her to take off her shorts and underwear as part of a concentration exercise. The girl, who was ...

http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Piano-teacher-moves-to-expunge-child-endangerment-5970725.php

Storied Boston jeweler opens on Greenwich Avenue

Greenwich Avenue is shimmering a little brighter this month, with the addition of Shreve, Crump & Low, a Boston-based jewelry store that opened its doors and stocked its display windows with carats upon carats of glimmering jewels. The storied shop claims to be America's oldest jeweler, with roots dating back to 1796 when original owner John McFarlane, a watchmaker and silversmith, opened a workshop across the street from Paul Revere at Downtown Crossing.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Storied-Boston-jeweler-opens-on-Greenwich-Avenue-5969722.php

SavAdate helps find sweet spot on calendar for fundraisers

... For Alexander, it's simply the latest step in a career based on maximizing potential. Alexander, who grew up in Greenwich and now lives in Goldens Bridge, N.Y., graduated with a degree in psychology from Tufts University . She went on to spend a ...

http://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/SavAdate-helps-find-sweet-spot-on-calendar-for-5969733.php

Storied Boston jeweler opens on Greenwich Avenue

Vice President and Creative Director of Shreve, Crump & Low, Brian Walker, left, and Adam Bossi, president of Shreve, Crump & Low, in the store located at 125 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. The fine jewelry, watches and gift store that was founded in Boston in 1796 and recently open a new store in Greenwich.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Storied-Boston-jeweler-opens-on-Greenwich-Avenue-5969722.php

Darien, Greenwich, Lauralton Hall and Weston Girls Win Connecticut...

Four schools earned Connecticut high school state swimming championships across five divisions as the 2014 girls' high school swimming season wrapped up on Nov. 15 at Yale University. Darien High School scored 510 points to take home the Open division team title ahead of Greenwich and New Canaan .

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/darien-greenwich-lauralton-hall-weston-girls-win-connecticut-high-school-state-swimming-championships/

Sen. Murphy Tours Greenwich Nonprofits That Help Children

The first-term senator toured three Greenwich agencies Thursday afternoon, meeting with staff and board members, as well as children and their families to learn about each agency's role in the community and how the federal government can provide more assistance. The tour began with a visit to the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/sen-murphy-tours-greenwich-nonprofits-help-children-0?

'Together in Life, And Together In Heaven' -- Couple Married 69 Years ...

... is holding funeral services that will conclude with the couple being buried together at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich. Giuseppe was born in Minturno, Italy on Jan. 1, 1922 to the late Stefano and Angela Vento Fortuna. Livia was born on Dec. 12, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/together-life-and-together-heaven-couple-married-69-years-dies-within-minutes-one-another?

Brigham Business Park In Marlborough Sold For $14.5M

Marlborough-based First Colony Development has sold the Brigham Business Park, a 169,230-sqquare-foot industrial and flex complex, to Greenwich, Conn.-based Ivy Realty for $14.5 million. The park contains a mix of office, flex, R&D, industrial, warehouse and manufacturing space within three high-bay buildings at 19, 41 and 53 Brigham St. The complex contains 31 tenants, including AT&T, Carquest Auto Parts and Ambri Inc. Avison Young's Michael Smith, Scott Jamieson and Brandon Dickason represented Jon Delli Priscoli, CEO of First Colony Development, in the transaction.

http://www.bankerandtradesman.com/news162244.html

Douglas Elliman pushes into another luxury market

The acquisition continues an aggressive push this year by Douglass Elliman into luxury markets outside the New York City Metropolitan area, where it claims to command over 75 offices and 5,000 agents. Earlier this year, Elliman touched down in Beverly Hills, California and Greenwich, Connecticut, and stretched out its footprint in South Florida.

http://www.inman.com/2014/12/19/douglas-elliman-pushes-into-another-luxury-market/

JD.com adds Gap clothes online

... a statement on Thursday announcing the partnership and launch. Henry Guo, senior equity analyst at JG Capital in Greenwich, Connecticut, said that the partnership with Gap is an attempt by JD.com to grab headlines with a well-known US brand while ...

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2014-12/19/content_19130064.htm

Greenwich Teen Selected For U.S. Soccer Boys National Team

... one of the strongest U15-16 teams in the Northeast. "I have known Tyler since he started playing soccer in the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center recreational and travel programs. I am so excited to be working with him again at the academy ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-teen-selected-us-soccer-boys-national-team

Greenwich Board Of Education Receives Leadership Award

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Board of Education was presented with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Level One Leadership Award during the annual Connecticut Boards of Education/Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Convention held last month at the Mystic Marriott.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-board-education-receives-leadership-award

Greenwich Family Raises Record-Breaking $50,000 For Alzheimer's Association

Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, CEO, Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter; Lexi Rodriguez, Special Events Director, Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter; members of the Zaccagnini family including Douglas; Barbara Brock and Steven GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich resident Barbara Brock Zaccagnini along with her sons Douglas and Steven raised a record-breaking $50,000 during the recent Walk to End Alzheimer's event supporting the Alzheimer's Association.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-family-raises-record-breaking-50000-alzheimer-s-association

Former Stamford Music Teacher Wants Child Endangerment Charge Cleared

... in July to telling a 10-year-old student to take off her shorts and underwear during a piano lesson at her Greenwich school, the report states. The felony charge would be expunged if Jackson is accepted into the accelerated rehabilitation program ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/former-stamford-music-teacher-wants-child-endangerment-charge-cleared

Ashlee Simpson, husband Evan Ross expecting their 1st child, report says

... from her previous marriage to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. Simpson and Ross had married on Aug. 31 at the Greenwich, Connecticut, home of the groom's mother, music legend Diana Ross. The two had first appeared in public as a couple in July 2013, ...

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/ashlee-simpson-husband-evan-ross-expecting-their-1st-child-report-says-1.9729256

Lawmaker gathers ammunition to fight for kids

Children at the learning center at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich had a surprise visitor yesterday -- a man in a blue suit surrounded by an entourage. He spoke to the youngsters: "I go down to Washington every week, and I work with President Obama to make the country a better place, to try to get money for schools and for clubs like the Boys & Girls Club," U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy told them.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Lawmaker-gathers-ammunition-to-fight-for-kids-5967220.php

Lawmaker gathers ammunition to fight for kids

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Youth of The Year award winner, Matheus Chaves, 18, right, a Greenwich High School senior, and Bobby Walker, Jr., chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, center, give a tour of the club to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., left, at the club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., right, listens as Morgan Pray, 9, center, and Jaya Maduro, left, also 9, tell the state's junior senator about their club activities during a visit by Murphy to the club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lawmaker-gathers-ammunition-to-fight-for-kids-5967220.php

Lawmaker gathers information to fight for kids in Washington

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Youth of The Year award winner, Matheus Chaves, 18, right, a Greenwich High School senior, and Bobby Walker, Jr., chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, center, give a tour of the club to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., left, at the club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., right, listens as Morgan Pray, 9, center, and Jaya Maduro, left, also 9, tell the state's junior senator about their club activities during a visit by Murphy to the club in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/articleGallery/Lawmaker-gathers-information-to-fight-for-kids-in-5967074.php

Ashlee Simpson is pregnant

... sources close to the couple - who married in a romantic ceremony held at Evan's mother Diana Ross' lavish home in Greenwich, Connecticut - previously said they "can't wait" to see their families grow. Bronx already has some experience of being a big ...

http://www.durhamregion.com/whatson-story/5214135-ashlee-simpson-is-pregnant/

Ashlee Simpson And Husband Evan Ross Expecting First Child Together

... Games. It's been a great year." This pregnancy news comes only two months after they walked down the aisle in Greenwich, Connecticut, at the estate of the groom's famous mother, Diana Ross, who also conducted the officiating. The happy couple, who ...

http://www.contactmusic.com/article/ashlee-simpson-and-husband-evan-ross-expecting-first-child-together_4513152

Newlywed Ashlee Simpson Is Pregnant

... lot going on here." Overall, it's been an exceptionally great year for both Ross and Simpson. After their fabulous Greenwich, Connecticut wedding in late August, the pair headed to Bali for what we can only imagine was one of the most relaxing ...

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/12/ashlee-simpson-pregnant.html

XXL Magazine to Print Quarterly Issues

... to the brand" as well as the mag's new owner, "as we are focused on building premium best in class brands." The Greenwich, Conn.-based company purchased XXL , men's magazine King and lifestyle website Antenna from Harris Publications in September. ...

http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6413798/xxl-magazine-print-quarterly-issues-townsquare

From the inside, out: Art show encourages natural connections

Kathleen Vance of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y., next to her piece "Traveling Landscapre," that will be part of the show " Reconnecting with Nature," at the Flinn Gallery in the Greenwich Library, Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. The show will run from Dec. 11, 2014 through Jan. 21, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/From-the-inside-out-Art-show-encourages-natural-5966155.php

Emerson Stone, Long-Time CBS News Radio Executive, Dies At 86

Former CBS News Executive Emerson Stone , a two-time Peabody Award winner, has died at the age of 86, from complications of a fall in his Greenwich, Conn., home on Sunday. He died Monday at Greenwich Hospital.

http://deadline.com/2014/12/emerson-stone-dead-cbs-news-1201329471/

Norwalk Man Faces DUI, Pot Possession Charges in Greenwich

Greenwich Police checking on a car that stopped and then pulled over to the side of Edgewood Avenue about 2:30 in the morning ended up busting the 20-year-old driver from Norwalk for possession of marijuana and driving under the influence. Police decided to check out the car and driver because of a recent spate of burglaries in the area and that it was early in the morning of Dec. 13, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/norwalk/norwalk-man-faces-dui-pot-possession-charges-greenwich-0?

Greenwich PD Charge Driver with DUI, Pot Possession

Greenwich Police checking on a car that stopped and then pulled over to the side of Edgewood Avenue about 2:30 in the morning ended up busting the 20-year-old driver for possession of marijuana and driving under the influence. Police decided to check out the car and driver because of a recent spate of burglaries in the area and that it was early in the morning of Dec. 13, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-pd-charge-driver-dui-pot-possession-0?

Greenwich Woman Has Winning Idea for the Future

... costs. Most Votes: High School and College Completion Network: 8th through Life, submitted by Quentin Ball of Greenwich, recommends connecting eighth grade students to an array of academic, guidance and mentoring supports that help them make a ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-woman-has-winning-idea-future-0?

Eleanor E. Innes, 79; Former Riverside Resident Who 'Loved the Beauty ...

... cooking, gardening and the arts, and was an avid reader, never without a book. She loved the beauty of the town of Greenwich, especially Greenwich Point and Binney Park, where she spent countless hours walking her dogs and sharing time with loved ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/eleanor-e-innes-79-former-riverside-resident-who-loved-beauty-greenwich-point-and-binney-park?

Emerson L. Stone, 86; Retired CBS Newsman, Long-Time Greenwich Resident

Emerson Law Stone, a CBS newsman during the heyday of the Tiffany Network and who loved nature, language, music, and family, died Monday, December 15, after a fall in his home. He had lived in Greenwich with his wife Louisa H. Stone for 57 years.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/emerson-l-stone-86-retired-cbs-newsman-long-time-greenwich-resident-0?

PE-backed Corrona taps InVentiv president for board chairman

... of directors. Corrona is a portfolio company of the health care investment firm, Great Point Partners, based in Greenwich CT. As President at InVentiv Health Clinical, a leading contract research organization (CRO), Mr. Hill was instrumental in ...

https://www.pehub.com/2014/12/pe-backed-corrona-taps-inventiv-president-for-board-chairman/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Merrill Edison, 92, Former Resident Of Greenwich

Edison was born July 2, 1922, to Gertrude and Harry Edison. He was a graduate of James Madison High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., and The Julliard School of Music in New York City.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/merrill-edison-92-former-resident-greenwich

Former IMS Health and InVentiv Health Executive Raymond H. Hill Joins ...

Great Point Partners II portfolio company, The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America, Inc. , announces the election of Raymond H. Hill to Executive Chairman of the board of directors Corrona, a leader in observational data and consulting in the auto-immune field, today announced that Raymond H. Hill has been elected Executive Chairman of Corrona's board of directors. Corrona is a portfolio company of the health care investment firm, Great Point Partners, based in Greenwich CT.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12403975.htm

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Hana Soukupova

Soukupov, who has lived in Greenwich, turns 29 on Thursday. The model was born Dec. 18, 1985, in Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/celebrations/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-hana-soukupov

Greenwich Teen Author Shares His 'Rhino' Book With Prince William

... no to ensure its survival, all in the wilderness of Zimbabwe. This children's picture book was written by Jones, a Greenwich, Conn. high school senior, and illustrated by Jacqui Taylor.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-teen-author-shares-his-rhino-book-prince-william

The Millionaires's Unit. Documentary film at Greenwich Historical Society

The Greenwich Historical Society is hosting a special screening of The Millionaires' Unit on January 29 in conjunction with the current exhibition Greenwich Faces the Great War. The story follows an elite group of college students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America's entry into WWI.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/The-Millionaires-s-Unit-Documentary-film-at-Greenwich-Historical-Society22381.shtml

Crumbs Makes A Cupcake Comeback In Fairfield County

When Crumbs announced in July that it was closing all of its stores , cupcake dreams crumbled as the doors were shuttered for the popular bakeries in Greenwich, Stamford, Westport and Danbury and beyond. But thanks to an infusion of cash from Marcus Lemonis and Fischer Enterprises, who stepped in to take ownership of Crumbs, many of the cupcake outlets have sprung open again.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/business/crumbs-makes-cupcake-comeback-fairfield-county

Greenwich Public Schools Placed On College Board's AP District Honor Roll

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich Public Schools have been placed on the 5th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll for increasing access to AP course work while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-public-schools-placed-college-board-s-ap-district-honor-roll

Greenwich Teens Prepare, Deliver Thanksgiving Meals For Seniors

GREENWICH, Conn. More than 40 teens from Temple Sholom in Greenwich recently prepared 50 Thanksgiving meals for senior citizens in need.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-teens-prepare-deliver-thanksgiving-meals-seniors

Some Greenwich Recreation Fees Will Increase in 2015

... will remain free for residents whose vehicles are registered in town. The seasonal vehicle parking sticker for non-Greenwich registered vehicles remains at $125. The daily parking fee at either of the town's beaches will be $25. Also approved was a ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/some-greenwich-recreation-fees-will-increase-2015-0?

Hill House Expansion in Riverside Moves a Step Forward

... (R-149). Hill House was founded in 1978 in response to the need for increased elderly housing as identified by the Greenwich Commission on Aging, and the increased demand and need for additional below-market housing. Hill House grew from space ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/hill-house-expansion-riverside-moves-step-forward-0?

Former trader opens spa for dogs

... the idea for The Spot Experience. He was a dog-lover dating back to his student days attending Brunswick School in Greenwich while growing up in Harrison, N.Y. The Spot Experience did not invent the idea for higher-end dog boarding and grooming ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Former-trader-opens-spa-for-dogs-5964578.php

Demand high in Belle Haven

... Finlay was the selling agent. Photo: Contributed Photo This nine-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home on Mayo Avenue in Greenwich was built in 1886. It has 9,852 square feet of living spaces and sold for $6.5 million in October 2013. This nine-bedroom, ...

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964017.php

Demand high in Belle Haven

Homes in the exclusive enclave of Belle Haven on Greenwich's shoreline are in hot demand, sending prices soaring even as other previously coveted areas throughout town, like Backcountry, fall out of favor with the wealthiest homebuyers. "The demand continues to get stronger and stronger," said Christopher Finlay, a real estate agent with Halstead Property, who last month closed a $5.2 million sale at 101 Otter Rock Drive.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964017.php

Southbound I-95 Slow In Greenwich On Wednesday Evening

Delays are reported on I-95 southbound between Exit 9 in Stamford and Exit 2 in Greenwich on Wednesday evening, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said. The unusual traffic congestion, reported at about 5 p.m., lasts for 8.5 miles.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/i-95-south-slow-greenwich-stamford-wednesday-evening

YMCA of Greenwich Lights Up Central Greenwich

The YMCA of Greenwich celebrated the holiday season with their annual tree lighting Monday night. In true holiday spirit, Greenwich local Tony Galazin donated the tree, which now lights up Central Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ymca-greenwich-lights-central-greenwich-0?

Former UBS trader opens The Spot Experience

... the idea for The Spot Experience. He was a dog-lover dating back to his student days attending Brunswick School in Greenwich while growing up in Harrison, N.Y. The Spot Experience did not invent the idea for higher-end dog boarding and grooming ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Former-UBS-trader-opens-The-Spot-Experience-5964305.php

Piano teacher moves to expunge child endangerment charge

... was arrested on July 23 after a 10-year-old female student told investigators that during a piano lesson at her Greenwich school in late April, he told her that as part of a concentration exercise to take off her shorts and underwear. The girl, who ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Piano-teacher-moves-to-expunge-child-endangerment-5964103.php

Lunch money: Greenwich schools' food budget at a deficit

Cafeteria employee Elizabeth Regan weighs a student's salad at the cafeteria salad bar at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Lunch-money-Greenwich-schools-food-budget-at-a-5964231.php

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... ohmeyer (philliplohmeyer@yahoo.com), an artist from Cos Cob who also teaches private lessons at Jack Dog Studio on Greenwich Avenue (203-570-6870). Photo: Contributed Photo

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/For-the-Record-5964114.php

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... which scored 330 points out of a possible 360, competed against teams from St. Joseph's High School in Trumbull, Greenwich High School, South Windsor High School, Staples High School in Westport and Torrington High School. Greenwich came in second, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Trumbull-debate-team-goes-for-national-title-5964183.php

Demand high in Belle Haven

Homes in the exclusive enclave of Belle Haven on Greenwich's shoreline are in demand, sending prices soaring even as other previously coveted areas throughout town, like backcountry, fall out of favor with the wealthiest homebuyers. "The demand continues to get stronger and stronger," said Christopher Finlay, a real estate agent with Halstead Property, who last month closed a $5.2 million sale at 101 Otter Rock Drive.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964181.php

Demand high in Belle Haven

... Finlay was the selling agent. Photo: Contributed Photo Homes in the exclusive enclave of Belle Haven on Greenwich's shoreline are in demand, sending prices soaring even as other previously coveted areas throughout town, like backcountry, fall out of ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964181.php

Stamford Giving: Children need a boost

The Giving Fund is a tradition now in its 31st year at The Advocate and Greenwich Time, in conjunction with Person-to- Person and Family Centers . It provides a chance for the community to help those in need this holiday season.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Stamford-Giving-Children-need-a-boost-5964025.php

Demand high in Belle Haven

... Halstead Property agent Christopher Finlay was the selling agent. Homes in the exclusive enclave of Belle Haven on Greenwich's shoreline are in hot demand, sending prices soaring even as other previously coveted areas throughout town, like ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964017.php

Weston Coach Takes Ugly Sweater And Runs With It

... and many area residents are participating. Dody Chang Fitzsimmons, an acupuncturist with offices in Irvington and Greenwich, Conn., and her husband, Kevin Fitzsimmons, a boys varsity soccer coach in Weston, Conn., and owner of Soccer Edge, a soccer ...

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/events/weston-coach-takes-ugly-sweater-and-runs-it

Demand high in Belle Haven

... Finlay was the selling agent. Photo: Contributed Photo Homes in the exclusive enclave of Belle Haven on Greenwich's shoreline are in hot demand, sending prices soaring even as other previously coveted areas throughout town, like Backcountry, fall ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Demand-high-in-Belle-Haven-5964017.php

Toys for Tots Campaign A Success in Cos Cob, Banksville

Greenwich resident Jack Kriskey was presented with the Commanders Award last weekend at the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots charity toy drive held at the Cos Cob Firehouse. Greenwich Police Officer Sacco put on his old Marine Corps Dress Blues and was part of the detail that presented Kriskey with the award on behalf of L.t General Richard Mills, Commander of the Marine Forces Reserve.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/toys-tots-campaign-success-cos-cob-banksville-0?

Southbound I-95 Slow In Stamford On Wednesday Evening

Delays are reported on I-95 southbound between Exit 9 in Stamford and Exit 2 in Greenwich on Wednesday evening, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said. The unusual traffic congestion, reported at about 5 p.m., lasts for 8.5 miles.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/i-95-south-slow-greenwich-stamford-wednesday-evening