A Kick That Ties a Record

Staples junior placekicker Paul Tricarico tied a state record today by converting his 12th field goal of the season, this one for 21 yards. The Wreckers defeated the Greenwich Cardinals 38-21 to keep Greenwich out of the Class LL Tournament.

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Teardown trend back up in Greenwich

Buena Vista, an Italian-style mansion on Palmer Hill Road in Old Greeniwch, is expected to fall to the rejuvenated teardown trend in town. Photo: Contributed Photo

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Teardown-trend-back-up-in-Greenwich-5921921.php

Thanksgiving happens at Stamford shelter with mayor's help

... Wells explained that he'd been living in the shelter for a week, despite his part time job at a mini-mart in Greenwich. Wells said that he suffers from health issues with his legs that limit his mobility, and have made it hard to find additional ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Thanksgiving-happens-at-Stamford-shelter-with-5921794.php

Staples upends Greenwich, wrecking Cardinals playoff hopes

Staples quarterback Teddy Coogan throws during the Thanksgiving Day high school football game between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. Coogan had three touchdown passes on the day as Staples defeated Greenwich by a score of 38-21.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Staples-upends-Greenwich-wrecking-Cardinals-5921721.php

Man arrested in Greenwich fur coat theft

Police say a New York man was arrested after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of fur coats from a Connecticut department store and touching off a police chase. Greenwich Time reports the theft from the Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue happened around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday.

http://wtnh.com/2014/11/27/man-arrested-in-greenwich-fur-coat-theft/

Police make arrest in connection with $50,000 fur coat heist in Connecticut

Police have arrested one of two men suspected of grabbing $50,000 worth of fur coats from a high-end clothing shop on Wednesday in Greenwich, Connecticut, and then speeding off in a getaway car to New York. State troopers pulled over the pair on a highway near New York City and arrested the driver before the passenger slipped behind the wheel and took off, crashing into a police cruiser during the ensuing chase and escaping on foot, police said.

http://bangordailynews.com/2014/11/27/news/nation/police-make-arrest-in-connection-with-50000-fur-coat-heist-in-connecticut/

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On Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Officer Joe Turcsanyi of Greenwich Marine Police, will give a talk and demonstration at Greenwich Point, along with other members of the Greenwich Police, on cold water rescue techniques in Long Island Sound. The public is invited to try out equipment such as throw ropes, hooks and the special suits that rescuers need to safely perform as emergency responders.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/For-the-Record-5920740.php

Giving Fund aims to help neighbors in need

Despite some encouraging signs that charitable giving might soon match pre-recession levels, local agencies are also seeing more residents who need food, rent or other assistance. At Family Centers in Greenwich, the impact of government spending cuts for food has meant the need for financial assistance has gone up, said Jim Vivier , vice president of the Greenwich and Stamford-based agency that served more than 23,000 people with health and family services last year.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Giving-Fund-aims-to-help-neighbors-in-need-5920691.php

Two homes sell on Indian Head Road in Riverside

... ales were the only ones recorded in Riverside's 06878 ZIP Code for the week. Three sales were recorded in both Old Greenwich's 06870 and Cos Cob's 06807 ZIP Codes, while the 06831 ZIP Code saw seven sales and 06830 saw 12 sales.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Two-homes-sell-on-Indian-Head-Road-in-Riverside-5920406.php

For the Record

The new pitching machine at YWCA Greenwich throws curves, sliders, changeups, and fastballs up to 95 mph. Photo: Contributed Photo For the latest events and activities happening in Greenwich, turn to For the Record.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/For-the-Record-5920387.php

Police make arrest in $50,000 fur coat heist in Connecticut

Police have arrested one of two men suspected of grabbing $50,000 worth of fur coats on Wednesday from a high-end clothing shop in Greenwich, Connecticut, and then speeding off in a getaway car to New York. State troopers pulled over the pair on a highway near New York City and arrested the driver before the passenger slipped behind the wheel and took off, crashing into a police cruiser during the ensuing chase and escaping on foot, police said.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/26/us-usa-connecticut-fur-idUSKCN0JA2BU20141126?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Guide to Thanksgiving football

What: Greenwich vs. Staples Where: Cardinal Stadium When: Thursday, 10 a.m. Last season's meeting: Austin Longi rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns in Greenwich's 27-7 road win over Staples. The loss kept the Wreckers out of the postseason.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Plenty-at-stake-for-Greenwich-in-Thanksgiving-Day-5918030.php

Police make arrest in $50,000 fur coat heist in Co...

Police have arrested one of two men suspected of grabbing $50,000 worth of fur coats on Wednesday from a high-end clothing shop in Greenwich, Connecticut, and then speeding off in a getaway car to New York. State troopers pulled over the pair on a highway near New York City and arrested the driver before the passenger slipped behind the wheel and took off, crashing into a police cruiser during the ensuing chase and escaping on foot, police said.

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/nov/26/police-make-arrest-in-50000-fur-coat-heist-in-connecticut/

Storm mostly a no-show along the coast

A frosting of snow covers the top of the umbrella of Carl Carlson of Greenwich as he was walking on Greenwich Avenue during the first winter storm of the season in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. The National Weather Service is forecasting a twenty percent chance of snow showers between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Storm-mostly-a-no-show-along-the-coast-5919916.php

Thief Swipes Furs Worth Thousands from Saks Fifth Avenue on Greenwich Avenue

In a brazen Thanksgiving eve snatch-and-grab, a thief swiped several fur coats from Saks Fifth Avenue on Greenwich Avenue. The theft the furs worth more than $50,000 occurred about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the store located at 205 Greenwich Ave., according to Greenwich Police Capt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/thief-swipes-furs-worth-thousands-saks-fifth-avenue-greenwich-avenue-0?

Lombardo comes home to head Trumbull PDvisit|article-5919815|mobile_simple_list_body-11991|3

... have even applied for the job." Lombardo comes from a police family. His brother, Robert, is a lieutenant in the Greenwich Police Department, and he has a cousin who's a cop in Stamford. "Chief Lombardo was clearly our first choice," said Testani ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Lombardo-comes-home-to-head-Trumbull-PD-5919815.php

Special Thanksgiving delivery from Family Centers

Tracy Salvatore, of Old Greenwich, and her daughter, Lyla Salvatore, 4, pack a bag of donated food at Family Centers in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Special-Thanksgiving-delivery-from-Family-Centers-5919846.php

Police search for Saks thief

Fur coats worth more than $50,000 were reportedly stolen from the Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue store on Wednesday, touching off a police chase across the state line that led to one arrest. The larceny at the department store at 205 Greenwich Ave. happened at approximately 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to Greenwich Police Capt.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Police-search-for-Saks-thief-5919921.php

Getaway Driver in CT Fur Heist is Caught in New Rochelle

In a brazen Thanksgiving eve snatch-and-grab, a thief swiped several fur coats from the Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich, who with a getaway driver then headed to New Rochelle. The getaway driver was caught by New York State Police on I-95 in New Rochelle, but the thief hopped into the driver's seat, sped away, then crashed the getaway car before fleeing on foot, according to Greenwich Police.

http://patch.com/new-york/newrochelle/getaway-driver-ct-fur-heist-caught-new-rochelle?

Holiday food distribution links sister parishes

Vassos Vassiliou, a volunteer from St. Michael's Church in Greenwich, carries turkeys to the waiting needy during the Thanksgiving food distribution at Blessed Sacrament Church at 275 Union Avenue in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Holiday-food-distribution-links-sister-parishes-5919732.php