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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

U.S. Senate, House candidates await fates



... who's retiring. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. McMahon and Democratic opponent Chris Murphy are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/U-S-Senate-House-candidates-await-fates-4013833.php

At 6 p.m., 64.7 percent of Darien voters go to the polls



... half the eligible voters, so that's crazy." Jessica Scott , a District 5 resident, had just finished work in Greenwich when she headed for the polling place. "I figured, let me go now rather than later," Scott said. "I'm excited to vote." Rob ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/At-6-p-m-64-7-percent-of-Darien-voters-go-to-4012434.php

U.S. House District 4: Jim Himes vs Steve Obsitnik



Counting begins at 8 p.m. to determine if Democrat Jim Himes of Greenwich was able to hold off a challenge from Republican political newcomer Steve Obsitnik of Westport of win a third consecutive term in his 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ct-4th-district-jim-himes-steve-obsitnik-1107-20121101,0,6308154.story

Large voter turnout for Senate race



... appears to be among the most expensive races ever held in the nation. McMahon voted at the North Street School in Greenwich Tuesday. She has now spent close to $100 million of her own money in her two senate bids, the largest amount of personal ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/large-voter-turnout-for-pricey-senate-race

Spot the candidates



Dispatch from Greenwich Time correspondent Jay Polansky: Greenwich resident Austin Clark has a penchant for spotting candidates at the polls.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_307849/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=vunhBS0a&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=5

Election 2012: Voters make their decisions



Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Election-2012-Voters-make-their-decisions-51966.php

Film event takes flight at Audubon Greenwich



Audubon Greenwich will celebrating a Greenwich osprey couple and their years of fledglings with a screening of a documentary-in-development from 3 to 5 p.m.; Sunday; Nov 11; 2012.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Film-event-takes-flight-at-Audubon-Greenwich-4013386.php

Variations on a theme: 'Contrasts' guide upcoming piano recital in Greenwich



Christopher Kabala, a minister of music at Greenwich, Conn.'s Round Hill Community Church and an international performer, will give a piano recital at the church, 395 Round Hill Road, at 8 p.m., on Friday, Nov.

http://www.ctpost.com/music/article/Variations-on-a-theme-Contrasts-guide-upcoming-4013516.php

Kl ckner Pentaplast expands with $51.8 million investment



... by 13.2 million pounds. KP, based in Montabaur, Germany, is owned by Strategic Value Partners Investor Group. The Greenwich, Conn., hedge fund bought KP in July. The previous owner was Blackstone Group LP. "With our new shareholder's support and ...

http://m.plasticsnews.com//story.html?id=26956

Photos: Connecticut Votes 2012



... who's retiring. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. McMahon and Democratic opponent Chris Murphy are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe ...

http://www.westport-news.com/openhouse/slideshow/Connecticut-Votes-2012-51948.php

Josephine Tomasello, 97, Of Greenwich



Born Jan. 22, 1915, in Greenwich, she was the daughter of Leonard and Angelina LaBruzza.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/josephine-tomasello-97-greenwich

Turnout Starts High On Election Day In Greenwich



GREENWICH, Conn. Voter turnout in Greenwich was already "steady" on Tuesday morning for Election Day at Greenwich High School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/turnout-starts-high-election-day-greenwich

Greenwich Picks Obama Over Romney In Reader Poll



... President on my artist's blog at GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich public schools will re-open on a regular schedule on Wednesday after Hurricane Sandy forced them to close for six days and ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-picks-obama-over-romney-reader-poll

Kl ckner Pentaplast expands with $51.8 million investment



... by 13.2 million pounds. KP, based in Montabaur, Germany, is owned by Strategic Value Partners Investor Group. The Greenwich, Conn., hedge fund bought KP in July. The previous owner was Blackstone Group LP. "With our new shareholder's support and ...

http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=26956

Leave school board in hands of the citizens



... the first day of kindergarten. Unlike their contemporaries from Westport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, New Canaan or Greenwich, most children in Bridgeport do not have access to a quality early-childhood education. Why? Their parents do not have the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/opinion/article/Leave-school-board-in-hands-of-the-citizens-4004157.php

Murphy: 'It's been a long race, a good race'



... been a long race, a good race." Murphy said people on the campaign trail have been telling him that McMahon, a Greenwich multimillionaire who was once CEO of a professional wrestling empire, was not the type of candidate they should be sending to ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20121106/NWS12/121109769

Old Timers to recognize athletes at dinner



The Greenwich Old Timers Athletic Association will hold its 52nd Annual Sports Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101412-old-timers-to-recognize-athletes-at-dinner.html

Public schools reopen on Wednesday morning



After more than a week of unscheduled off days, Greenwich's public schools will be back in session on Wednesday morning on regular schedule.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101436-public-schools-reopen-on-wednesday-morning.html

More



... Hope Award at this year's MS Dinner of Champions, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. The MS Hope Award honors outstanding individuals who exemplify extraordinary leadership, outstanding civic and community ...

http://www.thewindsorjournal.com/index.php/civic-life/17911-vineyard-vines-to-be-honored-at-ms-dinner-of-champions

More outages may be coming



... ursday. Connecticut Light & Power reported that 776 customers in Stamford were without power at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Greenwich, which has struggled with the most outages in the region, still had 2,078 customers without power.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=1ma1LXcD&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

UPDATED: At noon, 42 percent of Darien voters go to the polls



... half the eligible voters, so that's crazy." Jessica Scott , a District 5 resident, had just finished work in Greenwich when she headed for the polling place. "I figured, let me go now rather than later," Scott said. "I'm excited to vote." Rob ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/At-noon-42-percent-of-Darien-voters-go-to-the-4012434.php

Tradition carries on at 'Goalkeeper University'



At left, Staples goalie James Hickok punches the ball out of the box as Joao Galbier # 6 of Greenwich approaches during the FCIAC boys soccer quarterfinal match between Staples high School and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, Oct.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Tradition-carries-on-at-Goalkeeper-University-4012774.php

2,500 Still Without Power In Greenwich Tues AM



GREENWICH, Conn. More than 2,500 Greenwich customers were without power Tuesday morning, and it could be a couple of days before all power in the area is restored.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/2500-still-without-power-greenwich-tues-am

Parisi named assistant superintendent



... and supporting students and teachers to perform at the highest levels. We look forward to welcoming her to the Greenwich community in November," Dr. McKersie said. "During the site visit it was abundantly clear that Irene is an educator whose ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101410-parisi-named-assistant-superintendent.html

Ground Game: Paul Caron reports from Ohio: "Wife and I voted...



... Let's hope they're broken-glass voters. Here's the pic he sent: ANOTHER UPDATE: Reader Tom Kazazes sent this from Greenwich, CT at 5:45: "This is my third cycle voting at this location and I have never seen a line like this 15 minutes before voting ...

http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/157068/

W. R. Berkley Corporation - SWOT, Strategy and Corporate Finance...



... markets, reinsurance and international. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and employs 6,253 people. The company recorded revenues of $4,724.1 million during the financial year ended December ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/w-r-berkley-corporation-swot-r3461194.htm

Greenwich Historical Society hosts Crooks distinguished lecture



... East West Television and more than forty documentary productions. The Crooks Lecture is co-sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society and the Greenwich Library. Admission is free but reservations are strongly suggested. Call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10 ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Art/Greenwich-Historical-Society-hosts-Crooks-distinguished-lecture18382.shtml

Incumbent State Sen. Scott Frantz Faces 2 Challengers



... of Stamford and Green Party candidate Remy Chevalier of Weston are challenging him for the seat that includes Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan. Before he was elected in 2008, Frantz served on the Connecticut Development Authority, the Bradley ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/incumbent-state-sen-scott-frantz-faces-2-challengers

Greenwich Voters Head To The Polls Today



GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich voters will head to the polls today to cast their ballots in the races for president, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislative seats.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-voters-head-polls-today

Greenwich House Fire Reignites Sunday



GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Fire Department had to return to a Taconic Road home Sunday morning to put out a fire that reignited after a blaze had engulfed the home Saturday afternoon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-house-fire-reignites-sunday

Public Schools In Stamford May Open Wednesday



... (3362) or visiting the agency's website . The agency has set up a Disaster Recovery Center at the Western Greenwich Civic Center at 449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich, Conn. Hours of operation is Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/schools/public-schools-stamford-may-open-wednesday