Greenwich Roundup

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Weekend Opening for The Griff

Local duffers who've been champing at the bit to dust off their golf clubs and swing into spring finally will get their chance. The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course will open for the 2015 season on Saturday at 7:30 a.m., the Greenwich Parks & Recreation Department announced Thursday afternoon.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weekend-opening-griff-0?

Virginia 'Jean' Brennan, 83; Greenwich Resident Who Volunteered at...

... had a sweet tooth. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Roch Church, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/virginia-jean-brennan-83-greenwich-resident-who-volunteered-nathaniel-witherell-35-years?

How traders may navigate a jobs report on Good Friday

... data even if it were a regular trading day, said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich Conn. "The movement following a report like that is driven by traders at the margin, the short-term traders, and not ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-traders-may-navigate-a-jobs-report-on-good-friday-2015-04-02

A startup that wants to kill Lululemon just raised $6.5 million at a $74 million valuation

... Ravi Singh, who is also on YogaSmoga's board of directors. The New York-based company has retail locations in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Los Angeles as well as research-and-development locations in Massachusetts and California. Bali tells Business ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/yogasmoga-raises-65-million-at-a-74-million-valuation-2015-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29

Greenwich's Murphy Presents Trophy To Driver At Empire City Race

Empire City Casino Vice President Ryan Murphy, of Greenwich, Conn., presented winning horse driver George Brennan with the Sagamore Hill Pacing Series championship trophy following Rediscovery's victory Tuesday at Yonkers Raceway. The mile was timed in 1:54 and the purse was $62,200.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/rediscovery-wins-sagamore-hill-pacing-series-yonkers-raceway

Real Estate Investing: The Best and Worst Markets for Property Taxes

... have high taxes and high property values, and the other has low taxes and high property values," Reilly says. In Greenwich, Connecticut, for example, where homes have high property values, homeowners pay half of the property taxes paid by their ...

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2015/04/02/real-estate-investing-the-best-and-worst-markets-for-property-taxes

Greenwich Health Department Is Offering Free Cholesterol Management Classes

There is still space available for the free Cholesterol Management Classes which begin on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. The Greenwich Health Department has organized the four-class course. Nancy Ryan, Nutrition Consultant and Diabetes Care Educator, will present a program on reducing the risk of heart disease.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-health-department-offering-free-cholesterol-management-classes-0?

Needs Clearinghouse Donation Helps Greenwich Domestic Violence Victim

The Greenwich-based nonprofit agency Needs Clearinghouse has partnered with the Greenwich YWCA's Domestic Abuse Services to help a domestic violence victim. This week, Needs Clearinghouse Co-President and Co-Founder Joe Kaliko presented a check to Greenwich YWCA Domestic Abuse staff members Jessie DiMuzio and Vanessa Wilson.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/needs-clearinghouse-donation-helps-greenwich-domestic-violence-victim-0?

Spring Bird Walks at Audubon Greenwich

... am @ Fairchild Garden): Meet in the Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available.No charge ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/spring-bird-walks-audubon-greenwich-0?

Industrial Stocks Near Trend Break as Low U.S. Rates End Rallies

... may prompt additional selling," said Jim Stellakis, founder and director of research at Technical Alpha Inc. in Greenwich, Connecticut -- see chart. The yield on 10-year Treasuries and the fund's relative performance have tracked each other because ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-02/industrial-stocks-near-trend-break-as-low-u-s-rates-end-rallies

Car Thieves Strike Again in Greenwich

An SUV left unlocked in a resident's driveway was stolen a the second time this week a vehicle has been swiped in town. Car thieves have struck again, stealing another SUV that the owners left unlocked in their driveway with the keys inside, according to Greenwich Police.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/car-thieves-strike-again-greenwich-0?

Real Estate Buzz: Macy's may sell some top floors in Seattle

Several real estate sources have told the DJC that Macy's is selling the top four floors of its eight-story building in downtown Seattle as a "commercial condo interest." The sources would not speak for attribution but said Starwood Capital Group of Greenwich, Connecticut, is the buyer.

http://www.djc.com/news/re/12076202.html

Toppled electric pole causes truck fire, outages on East Putnam early Monday

A truck at a construction site on East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Conn. is engulfed in flames after a power line fell on it on Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Toppled-electric-pole-causes-truck-fire-outages-6169307.php

Learning math in a new way

Marcos Zarta creates a table on an iPad with fellow fourth-graders Ashley D'Andrea, left, and Juliana Contadino during math class at North Mianus School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Learning-math-in-a-new-way-6174027.php

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Things to do in and around Greenwich

The Friends of Greenwich Point and Bruce Museum will present iScales and Slime; Reptiles and Amphibiansi from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 12 at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park. Live animal presentations at 2 and 3 p.m. by the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6173742.php

Mannequins turn heads at The Rummage Room

Greenwich Fine Wines Manager Rob Petz, left, walks by and glances at "human mannequin" Mark Montgomery, the Pastor at First Congregational Church of Greenwich, in the window at The Rummage Room in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Mannequins-turn-heads-at-The-Rummage-Room-6173671.php

Greenwich woman avoids prison in food stamp fraud

A Greenwich woman avoided prison Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in food stamps, after state investigators determined she was living with the father of her five children and ineligible for the state program. Byram resident Valarie Morales , 38, of St. Roch Avenue, pleaded guilty to a first-degree larceny charge at state Superior Court in Stamford and was given a five-year suspended sentence and five years of probation by Judge Richard Comerford , and agreed to pay back the state $12,500.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Greenwich-woman-avoids-prison-in-food-stamp-fraud-6173612.php

Sit Through Several Traffic Light Cycles at 4 A.M. = A Drunk Driving Charge

Sitting through several traffic light cycles shortly before 4 o'clock in the morning is sure to attract the attention of Greenwich Police - especially if they happen to behind you at the traffic light. That's apparently what happened early Sunday to one Greenwich motorist stopped at the intersection of East Elm and Mason streets in central Greenwich, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/sit-through-several-traffic-light-cycles-4-am-drunk-driving-charge-0?

Patriot National Bank Welcomes Kenneth M. Eckert

... from Fortune 500 companies in the greater metropolitan area. In 1986 Ken went on to Bankers Trust Company in Greenwich where he managed a lending team, developing and maintaining a portfolio of loans from high net worth individuals throughout New ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/patriot-national-bank-welcomes-kenneth-m-eckert-0?

Greenwich Education Group, The Arch Street Teen Center Announce 2015...

Greenwich Education Group and The Arch Street Teen Center are celebrating National Poetry Month by looking for emerging poets. Their Poetry Contest is aimed at high school students in grades 9 - 12. Student poets may submit one original poem, of no more than 20 lines, accompanied by a completed entry form.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-education-group-and-arch-street-teen-center-announce-2015-poetry-contest-encourage-student?

Rowland appeals second conviction

... attorney who specialized in securities and commodities fraud cases, Fish helped prosecute hedge fund tycoon and Greenwich resident Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon Group for insider trading. Rowland, who was ordered to pay a $35,000 fine and serve three ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rowland-appeals-second-conviction-6173321.php

Parkway School secretary fighting dismissal after phone theft; larceny case postponed to 4/21

Video surveillance, a Chanel purse and a missing iPhone 6 found on the side of the road are the elements of a criminal case brought against a Greenwich Public Schools employee who is fighting her dismissal after a larceny charge was filed against her last week. The school administration, meanwhile, sent out a notice Monday about the exit of Christine Martineau from the school system.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Parkway-School-secretary-fighting-dismissal-after-6173335.php

Billionaire Jones inks one of priciest mansion purchases in history of Palm Beach

... M. Schar sold the 32,830-square-foot home on 1.94 acres at 1300 S. Ocean Blvd to Tudor, a hedge fund manager from Greenwich, Conn. Forbes lists his net worth at $4.6 billion. The home is part of the Casa Apava estate that the Schars have been ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/01/billionaire-jones-inks-one-of-priciest-mansion.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Billionaire Jones inks one of priciest mansion purchases in history of Palm Beach

Alexander (Alec) Garnett Newi, 44; Senior Vice President at Viacom Who Lived in Old Greenwich

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 1 with the funeral to be held at Christ Church Greenwich on Thursday, April 2. A devoted and loving parent along with Ashley, Alec is survived by his daughter, Mackenzie, 8; and his son, Crosby, 7; his mother, Sally Newi of Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, FL; his sister, Lisa Long of Pleasantville, NY; and his brother, George H. Newi, Jr. of Marietta, GA. A native of Chappaqua, NY, Alec leaves a lasting legacy as a father, mentor and friend.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/alexander-alec-garnett-newi-44-senior-vice-president-viacom-who-lived-old-greenwich?

Police launch crackdown on distracted driving

Municipalities that have received a federal grant to combat distracted driving: Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Derby, Greenwich, Milford, Monroe, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Westport State and local police have launched a new crackdown on drivers who text or talk on their cellphones while driving. The last big crackdown was for three weeks in September, when more than 7,000 motorists received citations for using their phone while driving.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-launch-crackdown-on-distracted-driving-6173213.php

LAN and PC Services Announces Child Online Safety Initiative

... vices.com, call 203-422-0686, visit www.lanandpcservices.com or write LAN & PC Services, Inc., 100 Melrose Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

http://www.prlog.org/12441779-lan-and-pc-services-announces-child-online-safety-initiative.html

Patriot National Bank Welcomes Richard A. Muskus

Patriot National Bank proudly announces the addition of Richard A. Muskus, Jr. to their management team as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. A lifelong Greenwich resident, 'Rick' is a second-generation banker who brings a wealth of commercial banking experience and a career that spans more than 20 years.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/patriot-national-bank-welcomes-richard-muskus-0?

"Come Play!" with the Child Guidance Center at Annual Gala

... will help provide therapy and emergency crisis services for children, adolescents, and their families in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. Currently, event sponsors include Barclays, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Centerview ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/come-play-child-guidance-center-annual-gala-0?

A weak start to IPO market in 2015

... for nearly half of this quarter's IPOs, but even that industry lagged its past performance, data from the Greenwich, Conn.-based investment adviser show. Biotech firms, which make up a large chunk of those that have gone public in recent months, ...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/04/01/weak-start-ipo-market/dHWwenMnQu15DenRecOPWI/story.html

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. Photo: Contributed Photo "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Expert array: Greenwich panel to offer notions on design

Linda Ruderman, owner of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Linda Ruderman Interiors, will be joining a panel of experts to discuss the "Art of Design," as part of a benefit for the Bruce Museum. The talk, set for Thursday, April 9, 2015, will be held at the Greenwich Country Club.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Expert-array-Greenwich-panel-to-offer-notions-on-6172745.php

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. Photo: Contributed Photo "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Scenes of comfort among works in Greenwich

"Home at Vesper Light," by Ridgefield, Conn., fiber artist Angela Liptack is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society. It runs through April 22. "Shore Drive," an oil on canvas by artist Karen Schlansky is among the works on display at the 98th annual Juried Exhibition of the Greenwich Art Society.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Scenes-of-comfort-among-works-in-Greenwich-6172742.php

Expert array: Greenwich panel to offer notions on design

Linda Ruderman, owner of the Greenwich, Conn.-based Linda Ruderman Interiors, will be joining a panel of experts to discuss the "Art of Design," as part of a benefit for the Bruce Museum. The talk, set for Thursday, April 9, 2015, will be held at the Greenwich Country Club.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Expert-array-Greenwich-panel-to-offer-notions-on-6172745.php

Arch Street Announces Caroline Jones Acoustic Contest for Teen Musicians

The teen center has partnered with the Greenwich musician to host a music contest for Fairfield and Westchester county teens.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/arch-street-announces-caroline-jones-acoustic-contest-teen-musicians-0?

Greenwich Town Party Seeks Nominations for Town Heroes Campaign

Who is your hero? Nominate them for our a a#a ZGTPheroesa campaign to give them a chance to win free tickets! 50 heroes will be receiving GTP tickets! 1.) Emailing us at gtpheroes@greenwichtownparty.org with a picture and story of your hero 2.) Upload a picture and story to our wall with our hashtag "#GTPheroes"

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-town-party-seeks-nominations-town-heroes-campaign-0?

Woman Faces Larceny Charge Following Theft from Saks Fifth Avenue

A woman is facing a fifth-degree larceny charge in connection with the theft of a pricey blouse from the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Greenwich Avenue. The woman was identified by the store's asset protection staff as having "exited the store without paying for a white Akris Punto blouse," according to a Greenwich Police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/woman-faces-larceny-charge-following-theft-saks-fifth-avenue-0?

Greenwich Library Cult Films to Screen 'Donnie Darko'

Greenwich Librarian Ed Morrissey's new monthly film series devoted to bringing patrons classic cult movies from Hollywood, Europe and the rest of the world, continues next week. In this offbeat, debut feature film by writer/director Richard Kelly, Donnie, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large, creepy bunny rabbit that manipulates him into committing a series of crimes after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-library-cult-films-screen-donnie-darko-0?

Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Program Will Honor 5 Distinctive Properties

A former post office, a farm, two homes and a bridge - those are the five properties selected to be honored for The Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Program this year. A reception will be held at The Greenwich Country Club on April 19 where the distinctive plaques commemorating the honor will be presented.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-historical-societys-landmark-recognition-program-will-honor-5-distinctive-properties?

Automakers profit from luxury models, N. America, China -McKinsey

... even for brands that traditionally have not played in that segment of the business. "Pickups driving around Greenwich, Connecticut, they're not going to job sites," said Steve Cannon, head of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States. ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/01/autos-profit-idUSL2N0WY0TQ20150401?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Automakers profit from luxury models, North America, China -McKinsey

... even for brands that traditionally have not played in that segment of the business. "Pickups driving around Greenwich, Connecticut, they're not going to job sites," said Steve Cannon, head of Daimler AG's ( The big emerging markets - Brazil, Russia ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/01/us-autos-profit-idUSKBN0MS4JZ20150401?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

YMCA of Greenwich Is Offering a 'Y for All' Membership Program

We believe everyone has a right to call the Y home. Through our "Y For All" Membership Program, the YMCA of Greenwich provides assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ymca-greenwich-offering-y-all-membership-program-0?

Coldwell Banker Sales Associates In Greenwich Earn Diamond Society Award

Sales associated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Greenwich were recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society award. The honored sales members were Kaye Lewis, Mimika Blanc, Katherine Donnelly, Cristy Fraser, Nora Giovati, Brian Amen, Emile de Neree, Suzan Rose, Liz Obernesser, Evangela Breitbart, Blanche O'Connell, Diane Dutcher and Jay Cook.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-sales-associates-greenwich-earn-diamond-society-award

Greenwich High Former Attire Club Offers Free Prom Dresses

GREENWICH, Conn. Neighbor to Neighbor and the Greenwich High School Former Attire Club have teamed up to offer free gently used prom dresses to area girls this week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-former-attire-club-offers-free-prom-dresses

Steven Winter Associates' Projects Receive Top Honors in CT Zero...

Innovative residential projects in South Glastonbury, Watertown, New Haven, and Greenwich recognized for their outstanding commitment to energy-efficient design and construction. Results are in for the fifth annual CT Zero Energy Challenge , which featured 11 new homes from across the state exemplifying high-efficiency design.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12619435.htm

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Greenwich 'swatting' call part of troubling national trend

Greenwich emergency responders closed off part of River Road Monday in response to a call that turned out to have been faked.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-swatting-call-part-of-troubling-6171744.php

Video: Two Range Rover Thefts in 8 Days in Greenwich

For the second time in just eight days, a Range Rover has been stolen in Greenwich. The most recent theft occurred Sunday night here at the corner of East Elm St. and Mason.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22724/Two-Range-Rover-Thefts-in-8-Days-in-Greenwich

Ashlee Simpson beams domestic bliss while out to lunch in LA with Evan Ross and son Bronx

... shorts, a graphic T-shirt and flip flops. The couple - who wed last August in a Bohemian-style wedding at the Greenwich, Connecticut home of Evan's mother, Diana Ross - just returned from a few days of tropical bliss in Los Cabos, Mexico. As far ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3020751/Ashlee-Simpson-beams-domestic-bliss-lunch-LA-Evan-Ross-son-Bronx.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Black Mountain Systems Acquired By Stone Point Capital

... 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 ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2015033133

Women executives discuss work-life balance

... as WWF, first aired its flagship cable program on USA. "WWE was the most fun I've had," Hammer said. McMahon, a Greenwich resident, and Hammer each talked about the dearth of women in corporate boardrooms, and how progress is difficult when ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Women-executives-discuss-work-life-balance-6171008.php

Annual gun control ride leaves for D.C.

... make their way from Newtown to the Capitol in Washington. Saturday, March 28, 2015 Photo: Scott Mullin The Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence annual rally in support of "Team 26" (26 cyclists) who are pedaling 400 miles from Sandy Hook, Conn., ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Newtown-advocates-kick-off-annual-ride-to-6165400.php

How food waste is beautifying region

... materials from recycled food waste that his company collects from restaurants and schools from as far away as Greenwich. Unlike the few other companies that have begun offering compost using recycled food waste, Demers' company is fully integrated, ...

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/business/article/Danbury-business-grows-plants-with-food-waste-6168567.php

Chop't salads opens in Riverside

Sabino Acevedo makes a salad at the new Chop't Salad location in the Riverside Commons shopping center in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Chop-t-salads-opens-in-Riverside-6171224.php

Chop't salads opens in Riverside

Sabino Acevedo makes a salad at the new Chop't Salad location in the Riverside Commons shopping center in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, March 30, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Chop-t-salads-opens-in-Riverside-6171224.php

Greenwich police investigate hoax hostage incidents

Police departments have enough real crime to worry about which is why they take reports of fake incidents so seriously. Greenwich police are now looking for suspects in a prank in which two calls came into headquarters yesterday involving a case of domestic violence and a hostage situation.

http://wtnh.com/2015/03/31/greenwich-police-investigate-hoax-hostage-incidents/

Granite Geek: Put a GPS Tracker on Your Cat - For Research

... what effect they might have. I talked to Tim Walsh, who's the citizen science coordinator for the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut about it. And he admitted that part of the desire for the program from their point of view was to let people see ...

http://nhpr.org/post/granite-geek-put-gps-tracker-your-cat-research

Man Faces Charge He Stole a Rolex Watch from Greenwich Gym Locker

A 35-year-old man is facing a third-degree larceny charge in connection with the theft of a Rolex watch from a Greenwich gym locker. Greenwich Police said the suspect surrendered at police headquarters on March 26 after he was informed that investigators had obtained an arrest warrant.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/man-faces-charge-he-stole-rolex-watch-gym-locker-0?

Government agency objects to Standard Register bankruptcy sale

... all or some of the pension plan. Dayton-based Standard Register owes $195 million to PBGC. The company's sale to Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Silver Point Capital L.P is contingent on an auction process through bankruptcy court. The outcome of ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/03/31/government-agency-objects-to-standard-register.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

Double Trouble For Those Who Text And Drive

... effort called "U drive. U text. U pay." April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Police from Greenwich to Groton to New Milford to Willimantic will be involved, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-distracted-driving-0401-20150331-story.html

Young Mariners Foundation Plans 'Keeping Kids on Course' Gala

The Young Mariners Foundation is planning its fourth annual Keeping Kids on Course gala to benefit underserved students in Stamford and Greenwich. The April 16 gala, which will be held at Stamford Yacht Club from 6 to 9:30 p.m., will honor Stamford Mayor David Martin and Judy Martin, founders of Starfish Connection Inc., a partner of YMF.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/young-mariners-foundation-plans-keeping-kids-course-gala-0?

Witherell's Music and Memory Program a Huge Success

With downloads, uploads and playlists in progress, the Music and Memory program in Greenwich helps those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Photo: Nathaniel Witherell resident Cordella Shaw listens to her favorite religious and gospel music on an iPod as part of the facility's Music and Memory program.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/witherells-music-and-memory-program-huge-success-0?

Chopt Creative Salad Company Comes To Greenwich

Chopt Creative Salad Company, a farm-to-fast food restaurant based in New York City, held its grand opening on in Greenwich, Connecticut. With roots in reinventing the classic salad in 2001 and spurring the rise of salad in New York City and Washington, DC, the original salad specialists celebrated the opening of their first Connecticut restaurant with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/chopt-creative-salad-company-comes-greenwich-0?

Full Circle Capital Corporation Successfully Completes Rights Offering

/ EIN News / -- GREENWICH, Conn., March 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Full Circle Capital Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FULL) announced today the successful completion of its non-transferable rights offering, which expired on March 30, 2015 as ...

http://world.einnews.com/pr_news/257685116/full-circle-capital-corporation-successfully-completes-rights-offering

Greenwich Police Say Report Of Hostage-Taking Was A Hoax

Two calls to Greenwich police reporting a violent domestic incident with hostages being taken in Cos Cob on Monday night turned out to be a hoax, police said. The calls, often referred to as "swatting," came in at about 6 p.m. Monday, March 30, on the non-emergency number, not 911, said Lt.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-say-report-hostage-taking-was-hoax

Greenwich Police Investigate 'Swatting' Incident

Greenwich Police are investigating a 'swatting' incident Monday that prompted the closure of River Road in Cos Cob for more than an hour during the evening rush hour. It was 6 p.m. when the Greenwich Public Safety Dispatch Center received "two calls where the reporting person falsely described a violent domestic incident with hostages being taken" at the River Landing Condominiums at 115 River Rd., according to a Greenwich Police statement released Tuesday morning.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-investigate-swatting-incident-0?

Boston College Football: Marshfield, MA Tight End Danny Dalton Decommits From Eagles

... ion to BC, Alabama, and Rutgers. BC still has the commitment of Scooter Harrington, a similar-built tight end from Greenwich, CT who chose The Heights over several other institutions, including Wisconsin.

http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-college-football-recruiting-class-2016/2015/3/31/8317453/boston-college-football-marshfield-ma-tight-end-danny-dalton

Stone Point Capital recaps Black Mountain Systems

Greenwich Students Win Top Awards for Sustainable Projects At Connecticut Science Fair

Greenwich High School students Ethan Novek and Bryce Anderson, and Brunswick School student Angus Fraser are headed to national competitions after winning awards at the 67th annual Science and Engineering Fair held at Quinnipiac University. eesmarts a , an Energize CT program, sponsored the Special Award categories of Alternative/Renewable Energy for middle and high school students in the competition held on March 14. Novek's project on Low Grade Waste Heat Recovery received 1st place in the Future Sustainability category for High School students.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-students-win-top-awards-sustainable-projects-connecticut-science-fair?

Men beaten and robbed in Greenwich

The two victims, a twenty-one year old and a nineteen year old, were walking home from their shifts at a Port Chester, New York restaurant at the time. Police say, when they reached Armonk Street in Greenwich an SUV pulled up and three people jumped out.

http://wtnh.com/2015/03/31/men-beaten-and-robbed-in-greenwich/

Monday, March 30, 2015

Mail theft ringleader sentenced

The head of a mail-theft ring that police said stole hundreds of credit cards and checks from mailboxes from Greenwich to New Haven was sentenced Monday in federal court to four years and seven month. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," said Bridgeport Police Detective Francis Podpolucha , part of a multi-town task force that has been pursuing Dayquan Jackson for several years.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Mail-theft-ringleader-sentenced-6169119.php

Toppled electric pole causes truck fire, outages on East Putnam early Monday

3 new Greenwich PD officers sworn in

From left: Max Rinaldi, Sebastian Arenas and Justin Quagliani finish signing their names after being sworn in as Greenwich police officers at Town Hall Monday. Photo: Robert Marchant New Greenwich Police Officer Sebastian Arenas, a Greenwich High School graduate, is sworn in by First Selectman Peter Tesei Monday at Town Hall.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/3-new-Greenwich-PD-officers-sworn-in-6168798.php

Mail theft ringleader sentenced

The head of a mail-theft ring that police said stole hundreds of credit cards and checks from mailboxes from Greenwich to New Haven was sentenced Monday to four years and seven months in federal court. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," said Bridgeport police Detective Francis Podpolucha, part of a multi-town task force that has been pursuing Dayquan Jackson for several years.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Mail-theft-ringleader-sentenced-6168913.php

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Soprano Hanna Golodinski will headline the Good Friday concert at First Congregetional Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave., set for 8 p.m. April 3. For more information, visit www.fccog.org or call 203-637-1791. Photo: Contributed Photo For the latest events and activities happening in Greenwich, turn to For the Record.

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Port Chester Restaurant Workers Beaten and Robbed in Greenwich

After a long night of working at a Port Chester restaurant just across the Greenwich border, two men were walking home about 3 a.m. Sunday. They didn't get too far.

http://patch.com/new-york/portchester/port-chester-restaurant-workers-beaten-and-robbed-greenwich?

Men Assaulted, Robbed In 'Ferocious' Street Attack Near Port Chester Border

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Two men walking home from work were beaten and robbed early Saturday on Armonk Street near the border with Port Chester, N.Y., Greenwich police said The attack occurred just after 3 a.m. at Armonk and North Water streets as a 21-year-old Greenwich man and a 19-year-old Port Chester man were walking home after working at a Port Chester restaurant, police said.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-two-men-assaulted-robbed-ferocious-street-attack

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... materials from recycled food waste that his company collects from restaurants and schools from as far away as Greenwich. Unlike the few other companies that have begun offering compost using recycled food waste, Demers' company is fully integrated, ...

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'A Dream Come True' -- Greenwich Hires 3 New Police Recruits

The ranks of the Greenwich Police Department grew by three on Monday with the swearing in of two military veterans and a Greenwich native for whom becoming an officer in town has been a lifelong dream. Since he attended Julian Curtiss School in Greenwich, Sebastian Arenas has wanted to become a Greenwich officer.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/dream-come-true-greenwich-hires-3-new-police-recruits-0?

Greenwich Funeral Home Completes Renovations

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes of Greenwich held a grand reopening of its facility at 31 Arch St. on Friday, March 27. The event marked the completion of a full-scale renovation of the waiting room, two chapels and parking lot. The funeral home has been at its present site for decades.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-funeral-home-completes-renovations-0?

Restoration Hardware to open second shop on Greenwich Avenue

Restoration Hardware celebrates the grand opening of its design gallery in the former U.S. Post Office on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., May 15, 2014. The historic Greenwich Post Office was repurposed as a Restoration Hardware, the upscale home goods and furniture store, along Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich, Conn.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Restoration-Hardware-to-open-second-shop-on-6168593.php

Restoration Hardware to open second shop on Greenwich Avenue

Restoration Hardware celebrates the grand opening of its design gallery in the former U.S. Post Office on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Conn., May 15, 2014. Photo: Keelin Daly The historic Greenwich Post Office was repurposed as a Restoration Hardware, the upscale home goods and furniture store, along Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Restoration-Hardware-to-open-second-shop-on-6168593.php

W.R. Berkley to merge two U.S. reinsurer units

W.R. Berkley Corp. on Monday announced it will merge its two U.S. reinsurance underwriting units, Berkley Re America L.L.C. and Facultative ReSources Inc. The companies, both based in Stamford, Connecticut, will operate under the Berkley Re America name, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based insurer said in a statement. Berkley Re America is a specialty treaty reinsurance underwriter that services insurance companies or units within insurance companies that specialize in the products they underwrite, Berkley said.

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Global Markets-Stocks rally on merger activity; dollar gains

... officer at BMO Private Bank in Chicago. Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut, said investors believe they can see beyond any take-off of interest rates. "They're beginning to feel that the ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/30/markets-global-idUSL2N0WW26K20150330?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Thomas Wijck , The Alchemist in His Study with a Woman Making Lace; Chemical Heritage Foundation Fisher Collection, Gift of Fisher Scientific International. Doctoral candidate Elisabeth Berry Drago will discuss "The Bewitching Chemistry: Artistic Experiment and the Making of Color in the Dutch Republic,i 10 a.m. March 30, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6165337.php

Two Men Arrested for Trespassing at Greenwich High School

Two men are facing trespassing and loitering charges after they were caught in Greenwich High School and refusing to leave. The men were found inside the school on March 25 and told to leave.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/two-men-arrested-trespassing-greenwich-high-school-0?

Global Markets-Stocks gain on merger activity; dollar rises

Truck catches fire in Greenwich

It happened on East Putnam Avenue in the area of Soundbeach Avenue and Havemeyer Lane. (March 30, 2015 12:12 PM) Fire officials say a live power line ended up touching the truck, so they had to evacuate the area and let it burn before the electricity could be turned off.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/truck-catches-fire-in-greenwich-1.10157752

Another SUV Reported Stolen in Greenwich

... 2012 white Range Rover and left the vehicle unlocked. The theft Sunday i s the tenth vehicle reported stolen in Greenwich since early November, and the sixth theft in central Greenwich, according to police spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray. It's the third ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/another-suv-reported-stolen-greenwich-0?

Stamford Almanac

... meets 1 to 2 p.m. on the second floor of 1480 Bedford St. Call 800-842-1501. NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS Greenwich-Stamford affiliate meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in Conference Room B at the Tully Health Center , ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Stamford-Almanac-6167937.php

Truck Fire Closes East Putnam Avenue in Old Greenwich

A power line fell onto a truck on East Putnam Avenue in Old Greenwich Monday morning, setting the truck ablaze. Greenwich Professional Firefighters Local 1042 posted on Facebook, "A power line fell onto the truck, crews had to wait until the power was turned off before they could extinguish the fire."

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/truck-fire-closes-east-putnam-avenue-old-greenwich-0?

Changes in Greenwich's Culinary Landscape

Work continues at the former Hunan Cafe in the Riverside Common shopping center on East Putnam Avenue where Chipotle Mexican Grill is preparing to open. The opening date hasn't been announced by the company.

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

Truck Fire Closes Route 1 Near Stamford Border

No injuries were reported in the car fire on East Putnam Avenue between the I-95 entrance and Stamford line. GREENWICH, Conn.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/box-truck-fire-closes-east-putnam-avenue-greenwich

Greenwich Yoga Store Expands To LA With More Stores Planned For 2015

Already the store, known for its comfortable, colorful clothes with superior moisture-wicking properties and genuine ethos of yoga has expanded to the West Coast. This, after being open in Connecticut for only six months -- the Greenwich store opened last September.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-yoga-store-expands-la-more-stores-planned-2015

Wall of Honor Ceremony Set for April 15

The Class of 2015 for the East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor will be feted in a ceremony to be held at the high school on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015 at 6pm. They include Fred I. Brown, Class of 1894 from East Greenwich Academy, who was instrumental in making Bostitch a giant in the corporate world.

http://patch.com/rhode-island/eastgreenwich/wall-honor-ceremony-set-april-15?

Coldwell Banker Sales Associates Win President's Circle Award

Sales associates affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Greenwich have been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International President's Circle award. This distinguished honor is awarded to the top six percent of approximately 87,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/coldwell-banker-sales-associates-win-presidents-circle-award

Greenwich JCC Joins With PJ Library To Offer Passover Mini-Seder

How do you squeeze 40 days and 40 nights into one afternoon? Easy! On Wednesday, April 1, from 4 to 5 p.m., JCC Greenwich and PJ Library of Greenwich will host a Passover mini-seder for kids ages 3 and up at One Holy Hill Lane in Greenwich. Guests will experience the exodus from Egypt in a kid-friendly seder, complete with plagues, the seder, songs, and surprises.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-jcc-joins-pj-library-offer-passover-mini-seder

The TechLounge at the Greenwich Senior Center Offers Classes In Technology

The Greenwich Senior Center is offering local seniors the opportunity to get on the cutting edge of technology whether it's learning how to use the latest Smartphone or how to negotiate social media.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/techlounge-greenwich-senior-center-offers-classes-technology-0?

New York-Area Family of Plane Crash Survivors Share Their Experiences

... crash near Atlanta, Georgia in 2005, albeit with a broken back and other injuries. Her father, Karl Suerig of Greenwich, CT survived after the plane he was riding in clipped a tree and nosedived down the side of a cliff just east of Albany, NY in ...

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Presstek, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review - New Market Study Published

... The company has operations in India, Germany, Colombia, Venezuela and Africa. Presstek is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the US. Full Report Details at - .. This ...

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