Hillshire Brands to Acquire Van's Natural Foods from Catterton Partners

CHICAGO & GREENWICH, Conn.-- --The Hillshire Brands Company and Catterton Partners, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that Hillshire Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catterton portfolio company Van's Natural Foods.

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Hillshire Brands to Acquire Vana s Natural Foods from Catterton Partners

CHICAGO & GREENWICH, Conn.-- --The Hillshire Brands Company and Catterton Partners, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that Hillshire Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catterton portfolio company Van's Natural Foods.

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Greenwich Police Investigating Several Thefts

Greenwich Police are investigating several thefts including construction tools taken from a new home construction site.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-investigating-several-thefts

Greenwich-Based Family Centers Awarded $10K Grant By Priceline

GREENWICH, Conn. Norwalk-based Priceline.com awarded Family Centers with a $10,000 grant to help the agency offer preschool scholarships to needy families throughout Fairfield County.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-based-family-centers-awarded-10k-grant-priceline

Kenneth Parker, 89; WW II Veteran; International Traveler Who Visited 7 Continents

Kenneth Lewis Parker, 89, of Greenwich, CT, died on April 16, 2014, ending a lifelong love affair with his wife Mary "Judy" Jule.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/obituary--kenneth-parker

Teens Charged Following Fight

A pair of Greenwich teens received minor injuries and misdemeanor summons in connection with a fight in a town park.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/teens-charged-following-fight

Spin To Win Soul Cycle Ride to Benefit AVID

Announcing a Soul Cycle Ride to benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education's AVID College Assistance Program "Spin to Win" will be held Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m. at Soul Cycle, 266 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/spin-to-win-soul-cycle-ride-to-benefit-avid_c1e07f81

Norwalk's Priceline Grants $10K To Greenwich's Family Centers

GREENWICH, Conn. Norwalk-based Priceline.com awarded Family Centers with a $10,000 grant to help the agency offer preschool scholarships to needy families throughout Fairfield County.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-based-family-centers-awarded-10k-grant-priceline

Conn.'s urban rot of perpetual poverty

... that preservation of farmland and prevention of "suburban sprawl" are compelling issues. Riding the train from Greenwich to Hartford gives a contrary impression. Thanks to Amtrak, such a trip is still possible for those who can deal with the bumps, ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20140421/OP03/304219997/1069/rss06

New Animated Video Created by Pulitzer-Prize Winning Cartoonist Matt...

The "10 Million Kids" video on Dyslexia will be previewed at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Benefit on April 25 in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11778293.htm

Himes, Esty hold fundraising advantages

... District congressional race as a would-be challenger to the Democratic incumbent, Jim Himes. He's photographed in Greenwich, Conn. on Friday February 28, 2014. Photo: Dru Nadler Holding his book "Battle on the Home Front," Carl Higbie, a former Navy ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Himes-Esty-hold-fundraising-advantages-5416978.php

Garden Catering vs. Wally's Chicken Coop

... trade secrets. The State of Connecticut awaits answers in the pending lawsuit between eateries Garden Catering of Greenwich, Conn. and Wally's Chicken Coop of that the case may proceed and a trial is scheduled for mid-May. In December 2011, Frank ...

http://www.dailycampus.com/garden-catering-vs-wally-s-chicken-coop-1.3162491

Himes, Esty hold fundraising advantages

... District congressional race as a would-be challenger to the Democratic incumbent, Jim Himes. He's photographed in Greenwich, Conn. on Friday February 28, 2014. Photo: Dru Nadler Holding his book "Battle on the Home Front," Carl Higbie, a former Navy ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Himes-Esty-hold-fundraising-advantages-5416483.php

Fairfield Resident to Cycle 270 Miles to End ALS

... I decided to join my friend Lynn Souza from Connect Computer, where Jeremy works, on this journey from Boston to Greenwich. A 3 day 270 mile journey to raise funds and awareness to ALS and find a cure one day soon. Please join my fundraising effort. ...

http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/fairfield-resident-to-cycle-270-miles-to-end-als

Listing Of Greenwich Among Richest Neighborhoods Tops News This Week

Houston, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 43 on Sunday. The basketball player was born April 20, 1971, in Louisville, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/listing-greenwich-among-richest-neighborhoods-tops-news-week

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Allan Wade Houston

Houston, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 43 on Sunday. The basketball player was born April 20, 1971, in Louisville, Ky.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-allan-wade-houston

Death Of Motorcyclist In Crash On I-95 Tops Stamford News This Week

Connecticut is investing more than $70 million in state and federal funds in 16 affordable housing projects across the state -- including projects in Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford -- ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/death-motorcyclist-crash-i-95-tops-stamford-news-week

Actors Michael Imperioli, Deborah Royce Join Greenwich International Film Festival Board

Greenwich International Film Festival has added two new members to its Board of Directors - actor Michael Imperioli and Greenwich philanthropist and actress Deborah Goodrich Royce.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/greenwich-film-festival-michael-imperioli-deborah-royce

Greenwich Youth Film Festival to Feature Area Students' Work

The third annual Greenwich Youth Film Festival , hosted by The Junior League of Greenwich, will be held Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/greenwich-youth-film-festival-to-feature-area-students-work

Greenwich Gets State Funds To Develop Affordable Housing For Homeless

Connecticut is investing more than $70 million in state and federal funds in 16 affordable housing projects across the state -- including projects in Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford -- that will build and rehabilitate a total of 694 affordable rental apartments statewide.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/connecticut-invests-money-spur-growth-affordable-housing