Greenwich Roundup

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Connecticuta s boating laws could be updated in a 15

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. Sixteen-year-old Emily Fedorko was killed when the propeller of the boat that was towing her tube struck her.

http://wtnh.com/2014/12/25/connecticuts-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15/

Connecticut's boating laws could be updated in '15

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the General Assembly to take a closer look at Connecticut's boating laws. Sixteen-year-old Emily Fedorko was killed when the propeller of the boat that was towing her tube struck her.

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/27706199/connecticuts-boating-laws-could-be-updated-in-15

Ready to Recycle The Christmas Tree?

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation annual Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday, Dec. 26 and will continue until Saturday, Jan. 31. All trees to be recycled must be undecorated - ornaments, tinsel, lights and stands must be removed. The Parks & Trees Division will be recycling resident's Christmas trees by chipping them.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ready-recycle-christmas-tree-0?

McArdle's Makes Holiday Gift To Greenwich's Kids In Crisis

Branden Hahn of Kids in Crisis visited Santa at McArdle's Florist and Garden Center to accept a donation of $2,465 from James McArdle of McArdle's and Tammi Ketler of TMK Sports & Entertainment, producer of the 6th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop and the 6th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/mcardles-makes-holiday-gift-greenwichs-kids-crisis

Greenwich Selectman Dave Theis Remembered As A 'True Townie'

GREENWICH, Conn. -- A former Greenwich selectman remembered late Selectman Dave Theis as a man with an engaging sense of humor who was "a true townie."

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-selectman-dave-theis-remembered-true-townie

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Memorial Service Set for Greenwich Selectman David Theis

A memorial service for Greenwich Selectman David N. Theis, who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10. In an announcement Wednesday afternoon, fellow Republican and First Selectman Peter Tesei said, "Details will be forthcoming and posted on the Town of Greenwich website and to all local media outlets." The 65-year-old lifelong Cos Cob resident was rushed to Greenwich Hospital after he suffered apparent cardiac arrest while working out at a fitness center in Riverside Tuesday afternoon.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/memorial-service-set-greenwich-selectman-david-theis-0?

An old gingerbread house full of memories finds a new home

... boat that George and Betty Dineen bought from Lukse in 1972, when he was a marine mechanic at a boatyard in Greenwich, Conn. Lukse remained their mechanic and friend, and when George Dineen died of a heart attack in 1976 at 51, Betty Dineen welcomed ...

http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2025308857_gingerbreadmementoxml.html?syndication=rss

Public memorial planned for David Theis

The American flag flown at half-staff at Greenwich Town Hall, Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2014, to honor Greenwich Selectman David Theis who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Photo: Bob Luckey Selectman Dave Theis with his American flag tie at the Fourth of July Ceremony at the Greenwich Town Hall on Sunday, July 4, 2010.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Public-memorial-planned-for-David-Theis-5978254.php

Shoppers hunt for last-minute gifts in Greenwich

Rain poured onto the sidewalks lining Greenwich Avenue Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop the stream of last-minute shoppers from flowing door to door in search of the perfect gift. "Christmas Eve is always busy for us," said Katie Irwin, who works at Diane's Books at 8 Grigg St. "I don't think the weather has affected anything.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Shoppers-hunt-for-last-minute-gifts-in-Greenwich-5978032.php

Contractors give remnants to Habitat for Humanity shop

... upgrading or remodeling. The store then sells items to help fund the building of homes. Photo: Christian Abraham Greenwich home remodeling contractor Pat Kirkpatrick, left, and Stratford ReStore procurement manager Lana Moore at ReStore in ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Contractors-give-remnants-to-Habitat-for-Humanity-5977951.php

Greenwich Selectman Dies Suddenly

... the untimely passing of our beloved selectman, friend and colleague David N. Theis," the statement said. "As a Greenwich native Dave was involved in many facets of the community. His contributions touched the lives of so many our fellow residents ...

http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-greenwich-selectman-death-1225-20141224-story.html

Rummage Room celebrates 50 years of giving

Bargain hunting knows no boundaries -- at least in Greenwich, where the Rummage Room is celebrating its 50th anniversary full of anticipation of another banner year. Regardless of religion, economic status, race, ethnic background or political persuasion, the Old Greenwich landmark -- a former U.S. Post Office and later a hardware store -- appeals to just about everyone, said thrift shop manager Maria Drieghe.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Rummage-Room-celebrates-50-years-of-giving-5977640.php

Video: Greenwich High School Sports Wrap Up

Welcome to this edition of Greenwich Sports Wrap Up. The boys ice hockey team continued their win streak in their home opener against New Canaan.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/21599/Greenwich-High-School-Sports-Wrap-Up

Websites crucial for galleries, but can't replace physical spaces

... that was a very difficult time ... but we have made great progress," Alvarez said of his 2009 move from Greenwich to Bedford St. The gallery operator has stuck to his mission statement -- "to build careers from the doors in and to build a community ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Websites-crucial-for-galleries-but-can-t-replace-5977662.php

Rummage Room celebrates 50 years of giving

Moira Ward of Chickahominy shops at the Rummage Room at 191 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014. The store, operated by the WomenaAos Fellowship of the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Rummage-Room-celebrates-50-years-of-giving-5977640.php

Websites crucial for galleries, but can't replace physical spaces

... that was a very difficult time ... but we have made great progress," Alvarez said of his 2009 move from Greenwich to Bedford St. The gallery operator has stuck to his mission statement -- "to build careers from the doors in and to build a community ...

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Websites-crucial-for-galleries-but-can-t-replace-5977662.php

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... resident, the 41st president of the United States was born in Milton, Mass., on June 12, 1924, and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. This June, he skydived to celebrate the birthday milestone. A White House spokesman said, "The President has been ...

http://lucianne.com/main2/?fcnt=814411

Track Santa's Trek to Greenwich

Greenwich area families wondering just what time Santa Claus will make his appearance locally can track the jolly old elf's journey courtesy of NORAD. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is once again putting its technological prowess to use helping children around the world keep up with Santa's Christmas Eve ride.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/track-santas-trek-greenwich-0?

Latest Greenwich Storm Update: Christmas Eve Travel Will Be Difficult

The good news for Greenwich motorists looking to travel on Christmas Eve is you won't have to deal with the wintry white stuff, but unfortunately you'll be dealing with heavy rains, gusty winds, patchy fog, and maybe even some thunder. According to the National Weather Service, rain was to begin between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday for the entire state of Connecticut.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/latest-greenwich-storm-update-christmas-eve-travel-will-be-difficult-0?

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Names Challenge Winners

... 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://westport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-countys-community-foundation-names-challenge-winners

2014 In Review: Himes Defeats Debicella In Congressional Race

... Debicella in the Nov. 4 election with 53 percent of the vote. This will be Himes' fourth term in Congress; the Greenwich resident was first elected in 2008. Debicella is a businessman and former state senator from Shelton. The two previously ran ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/politics/2014-review-himes-defeats-debicella-congressional-race

What's Open/Closed In Greenwich On Christmas

Thursday, Dec. 25, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Greenwich on Christmas.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/whats-openclosed-greenwich-christmas

Darien Resident Wins Foundation Challenge To Help Young Adults

... 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://darien.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-countys-community-foundation-names-challenge-winners

Greenwich Selectman David Theis, 65, Dies Unexpectedly

Greenwich Selectman David Theis, 65, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, according to a joint statement from his colleagues, First Selectman Peter Tesei and Selectman Drew Marzullo. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved selectman, friend and colleague David N. Theis," the statement said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-selectman-david-theis-65-dies-unexpectedly

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Urban Outfitters calling it quits in Greenwich

Urban Outfitters is saying goodbye to its Greenwich storefront, vacating almost 10,000 square feet of retail space on East Elm Street as it prepares to pull out of the town's central business district in the coming months. The store made its way into Greenwich in 2010, after submitting plans to the town's Planning and Zoning Commission that August.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Urban-Outfitters-calling-it-quits-in-Greenwich-5976584.php

First Reserve Acquires Navigator Energy with $250 Million Equity Commitment

... 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. About Navigator Energy ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2014122331

Hearst Media Services Laying Off 72 Employees In February

... also on the list. Hearst Media Services publishes the Connecticut Post, The News-Times, Stamford's Advocate and Greenwich Time. The jobs that will be eliminated are in Bridgeport. The Hartford Courant Media Group will take over the insert work, and ...

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-hearst-layoffs-20141223-story.html?track=rss

Greenwich Traffic Alert: Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-95

At least one northbound lane of I-95 in Greenwich between the off-ramp and on-ramp in Byram are closed because of a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported about 3 p.m. and there are injuries, according to police reports.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-traffic-alert-multi-vehicle-crash-i-95-1?

First Reserve acquires midstream services firm Navigator

Video: Greenwich High School Sports Wrap Up

The Greenwich boys swimming and diving team are still riding high from impressive national accomplishments last season. The boys finished 10th in the country in the 200 medley relay, 4th in the 400 freestyle relay, and 12th in the US in the 200 free relay.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/21584/Greenwich-High-School-Sports-Wrap-Up

Greenwich's Second Congregational Church Will Hold 3 Christmas Eve Services

The Second Congregational Church of Greenwich invites the community to three diverse Christmas Eve worship services that together will feature choral singing, a pageant, lessons and candle lighting. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Family service: The service will feature music performed by the church's Youth Choir, directed by Music Educator Lisbeth Lloyd, as well as a children's pageant, written by Alexander Constantine, director of music, and Jessica Stanciu, director of children's ministries.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-second-congregational-church-will-hold-3-christmas-eve-services

Pulitzer Prizewinner and WSJ Columnist Bret Stephens to Speak in Greenwich

Bret Stephens writes "Global View," the Wall Street Journal's foreign-affairs column, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2013. He is the paper's deputy editorial page editor, responsible for the international opinion pages of the Journal, and a member of the paper's editorial board.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/pulitzer-prizewinner-wsj-columnist-bret-stephens-speak-greenwich-0?

Harrison Man Is Accused of Having Loaded Shotgun During Argument in Greenwich

A man is facing firearms and threatening charges following an argument during which he had a loaded shotgun and threatened the victim. According to a Greenwich Police report, the suspect had an argument during "which a threat to harm the victim was made" and there was the "presence of a loaded shotgun owned by the accused that was not locked or secured and there was a minor child in the house."

http://patch.com/new-york/harrison/harrison-man-accused-having-loaded-shotgun-during-argument-greenwich-0?

Westport's Kaia Yoga Takes Over Venture Yoga in Downtown Darien

... open to the public. With the integration of the Venture Yoga team, the Kaia Yoga family of studios in Westport, Greenwich and Darien now has 80 teachers and more than 250 yoga classes per week across a wide range of styles. The studio also hosts a ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/westports-kaia-yoga-takes-over-venture-yoga-downtown-darien-0?

UConn Coach Auriemma Spotted at Greenwich-Fairfield Ludlowe Girls' Basketball Game

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was spotted at Monday's girls' basketball game between Fairfield Ludlowe and Greenwich in Fairfield, according to GameTimeCT.com.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/uconn-coach-auriemma-spotted-greenwich-fairfield-ludlowe-girls-basketball-ga-0?

Couples in Interfaith Homes Wrestle With the Christmas Tree

... she was living in," he wrote. One of the most creative compromises can be found in the home of Michael Patchen of Greenwich, Connecticut: a 7-foot-tall "Menorah Tree," with nine oversize candelabra stems, each vined with evergreen foliage and ...

http://www.adn.com/article/20141223/couples-interfaith-homes-wrestle-christmas-tree

Richard M. Anderson, 64, Pharmacist In Greenwich

... attended St. John's University and graduated with a degree in pharmacy. Early in his career he was a pharmacist in Greenwich and was the former owner of the Medicine Shoppe in Stamford. Anderson is survived by his wife, Kristina; daughter, Sara ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-m-anderson-64-stamford-former-owner-medicine-shoppe

UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Spotted at Fairfield Ludlowe Girls' Basketball Game

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was spotted at Monday's girls' basketball game between Fairfield Ludlowe and Greenwich in Fairfield, according to GameTimeCT.com. Henry Chisholm reports that Greenwich junior Abbie Wolf has been one of the most recruited players in Southwestern Connecticut and Auriemma had a front-row view of her scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds to lead Greenwich to a 61-48 victory.

http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/uconn-coach-geno-auriemma-spotted-fairfield-ludlowe-girls-basketball-game-0?

Greenwich Native Receives Doctorate Of Chiropractic Degree

Lindsay Herzog, of Greenwich, recently received a doctorate of chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill. "We are very proud of Lindsay and all of our graduates, as our academic program is among the most rigorous in this profession," Joseph Stiefel, NUHS president, said in a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-native-receives-doctorate-chiropractic-degree

10 Meet Records Fall At Greenwich Swim Championships

Ten meet records were set as more than 300 swimmers competed over three days in 48 events at the 14th annual Greenwich Town Swim Championships. Swimmers from the town's four major teams, The YWCA Dolphins, the YMCA Marlins, the Boys & 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 Saturday for 40 sprint events.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/10-meet-records-fall-greenwich-swim-championships

Greenwich Fitness Expert Offers Stay-Fit Holiday Tips

The holiday season beckons with decadent treats making it a stressful time for those trying to stay consistent with workouts. According to Greenwich resident Ali Gilbert, director of Performance & Golf Fitness at CLAY Health Club + Spa in Port Chester, that doesn't mean you have to give up the traditional foods you love.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-fitness-expert-offers-stay-fit-holiday-tips

Greenwich Resident Receives Commanders Award At Toys For Tots Event

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich resident Jack Kriskey was presented with the Commanders Award during the Marine Toys for Tots charity toy drive held at the Cos Cob Firehouse in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-resident-receives-commanders-award-toys-tots-event

10 Crazy Prices Paid for Art, Jewels, Collectibles in 2014

An Alberto Giacometti sculpture sold to Greenwich, Conn. hedge funder Steve Cohen for $109.6 million in November of this year, but it was far from the only eye-popping price set at auction.

http://observer.com/2014/12/10-crazy-prices-for-art-collectibles-in-2014/

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

Monday, December 22, 2014

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

Photo

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

Sunday, December 21, 2014

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

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

Saturday, December 20, 2014

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

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A Questionable Shortcut to Home Decorating

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

Friday, December 19, 2014

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

Thursday, December 18, 2014

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