Greenwich Roundup

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Local Service Employees International Union Endorses Fairfield's Kevin Coyner

... "I'm happy and proud to accept SEIU Healthcare 1199NE's endorsement," Coyner, a career firefighter for the Town of Greenwich, said. "As a union member myself, I recognize the value in organized labor and will be committed to protecting their ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/local-service-employees-international-union-endorses-fairfields-kevin-coyner-0?

Old Greenwich Association to Host State Rep Candidate Debate

Old Greenwich residents will have the opportunity to hear from the two candidates vying for the open 150th state legislature seat Wednesday night when the Old Greenwich Association hosts a debate its annual meeting. "The questions that will be asked are being culled from letters, phone calls, conversations and questions that residents have been asking of our Board," according to David Rafferty, Old Greenwich Association president.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-association-host-state-rep-candidate-debate-0?

Crumbs Is Reopening Stores Next Week - Here's What Will Be Different

... Stamford, Conn. was shut down on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Crumbs closed all its stores, including those in Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford and Westport, a week after the struggling cupcake shop operator was delisted from the Nasdaq. Photo: Cathy Zuraw ...

http://www.westport-news.com/blogs/article/Crumbs-Is-Reopening-Stores-Next-Week-Here-s-5820508.php

Pumpkin Spice Linked To Gluten Intolerance, Says Research

... issues)," explains Purely Scientific Spokesperson, Donald B. Opp. As elucidated by Dr. Reed Fisher, M.D., R.D., at Greenwich Medical Center, in Greenwich, Conn., "The gluten content in pumpkin spice is so high (as) it would cause unbearable stomach ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/168594-Pumpkin-Spice-Linked-To-Gluten-Intolerance-Says-Research-.html

Fire Damages Old Greenwich Home

According to preliminary reports from Greenwich Fire, the fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. at 39 Edgewater Dr., where firefighters found heavy fire conditions in the 2 1/2 story wood-frame home that was under construction. Have a news tip? Email barbara.heins@patch.com.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/fire-damages-old-greenwich-home-0?

Former Ad Writer Finds Calling With Crisis Center Serving Greenwich

... in this role,'' Buchanan said. Buchanan said she enjoys her work for The Center, which serves Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Weston and Wilton. The Center was formed in 1979 and provides services for all victims of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/former-advertising-writer-finds-true-calling-stamford-crisis-center

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Joe Girardi

Girardi, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 50 on Tuesday. The manager of the New York Yankees was born Oct. 14, 1964, in Peoria, Ill.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/celebrations/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-joe-girardi

Broadway Stars To Perform At Benefit In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. The 23rd Benefit Dinner for the Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education in Bridgeport will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/events/broadway-stars-perform-benefit-greenwich

Oxford Lane Capital Gets Company In 'Retail CLO' Space, With Launch Of Eagle Point Credit

... good thing about having another CLO-focused closed end fund on the block (almost literally, they're both based in Greenwich, CT, where a lot of high-rolling investment managers live and work), is that it may put pressure on both funds to provide ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/2559035-oxford-lane-capital-gets-company-in-retail-clo-space-with-launch-of-eagle-point-credit?source=feed_tag_etf_portfolio_strategy

Westhill, Ridgefield boys soccer tie 2-2visit|article-5820662|mobile_home_category_body-336|4

... season. Ridgefield, meanwhile, is the team with the resume. As FCIAC co-champions in 2012 and FCIAC runner-up to Greenwich in 2013, as well as Class LL co-champs with Glastonbury in 2013, the Tigers certainly earned the big target on their backs. ...

http://m.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westhill-Ridgefield-boys-soccer-tie-2-2-5820662.php

Malloy and Foley have things to agree about on economic development

... to help close a $3.7 billion deficit. "We need to unwind some of these taxes Governor Malloy has put on us," the Greenwich businessman said. "But we can't do it all at once." Foley said he believes he can keep state spending flat for each of the ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20141013/NWS12/141019923/1018

Monday, October 13, 2014

Popular bake shop is reopening, with a twist

... Stamford, Conn. was shut down on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Crumbs closed all its stores, including those in Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford and Westport, a week after the struggling cupcake shop operator was delisted from the Nasdaq. Photo: Cathy Zuraw ...

http://www.newstimes.com/blogs/article/Crumbs-Is-Reopening-Stores-Next-Week-Here-s-5820508.php

Popular bake shop making a comeback

... Stamford, Conn. was shut down on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Crumbs closed all its stores, including those in Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford and Westport, a week after the struggling cupcake shop operator was delisted from the Nasdaq. Photo: Cathy Zuraw ...

http://www.ctpost.com/blogs/article/Crumbs-Is-Reopening-Stores-Next-Week-Here-s-5820508.php

Have You Seen Greenwich's New Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home?

... and festivities as well as tour the facility. The Nathaniel Witherell is owned and operated by the Town of Greenwich and has been serving the community for 111 years. Entertainment will include performances by the Melody Men, the men's singing group ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/have-you-seen-greenwichs-new-nathaniel-witherell-nursing-home-0?

Letter: Bocchino 'Will Be the Voice of the Greenwich Community'

I am Writing to support the Candidacy of Mike Bocchino for State Representative for the 150th district. I have known Mike for many years, serving with him on The Byram Planning Committee, the Byram Pool Committee, The Greenwich Preservation Trust, where he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-bocchino-will-be-voice-greenwich-community-0?

Greenwich store starring in reality show Tuesday night

The Courage. b store located at 85 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, is being featured on the CNBC show "The Profit" Tuesday night.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-store-starring-in-reality-show-Tuesday-5820275.php

Free Screening of Fed Up on Skip Sugar Day in Greenwich

... to life at the free community screening of the documentary FED UP hosted by HALSAmd at the Cole Auditorium at the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue, on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. First Selectman Peter Tesei has issued a proclamation ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/health/Free-Screening-of-FED-UP-on-Skip-Sugar-Day-in-Greenwich22193.shtml

Malloy, Foley share common ground about economic development in Connecticut

Greenwich Letter: Tesei Endorses Floren's Reelection

The Town of Greenwich is blessed to have Livvy Floren serving as State Representative from the 149th District of Greenwich and Stamford. Livvy exemplifies honesty, integrity and civility.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-letter-tesei-endorses-florens-reelection-0?