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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Connecticut's most dangerous road



Motorists travel eastbound on Route 1 in Greenwich. At left, a motorist is stopped at the intersection with Byram Road.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Route-1-seen-as-state-s-deadliest-road-4310775.php

Riverside native Dorothy Hamill among 'Dancing' stars



... again, but this time on the dance floor. Hamill, an iconic figure skater who grew up in the Riverside section og Greenwich, , will compete in the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" next month, ABC announced Tuesday. Along with Hamill, country ...

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=X8eFTp6C&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Assault Weapons Ban Hearing Marks First Step Towards Legislation



Two Newtown residents - a parent and a doctor -- will testify on a proposed assault weapons ban Wednesday at the first hearing before the U.S. Senate on legislation in response to the Newtown school shooting.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-assault-weapons-ban-hearing-20130226,0,2507728.story

Analysis - Jumbo mortgages are back, but at far from 2007 levels



... keep their debt payments at 43 percent or less of monthly income. Rick Sharga, of Carrington Mortgage Holdings in Greenwich, Connecticut, said that could be problematic for the jumbo market, because many high-income and high net worth borrowers ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/439775/20130227/analysis-jumbo-mortgages-are-back-but-at-far-from-2007-levels.htm

United Rentals to Present at ISI Annual Industrial Conference on March 5, 2013



United Rentals, Inc. Five Greenwich Office Park Greenwich, CT 06831 tel: 203 622-3131 fax: 203 622-6080 ur.com GREENWICH, Conn.

http://www.pr-inside.com/united-rentals-to-present-at-isi-annual-industrial-r3597331.htm

Metro-North to address regional planning organization



... he meeting agenda is available at www.swrpa.org. The SWRMPO is comprised of the chief elected officials of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton, and the directors of the region's transit districts.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/darien/db_10915/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=lsj90svc&pn=0

James F. Duncan, 101, Longtime Greenwich Resident



... e than 45 year career. While at GE, he was an employee benefits executive. Duncan is survived by his son Thomas of Greenwich; three granddaughters; daughter-in-law Marilynn Duncan, of Forest, Va.; and five great grandchildren.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/james-f-duncan-101-longtime-greenwich-resident

Metro-North to address regional planning organization



... meeting agenda is available at www.swrpa.org. The SWRMPO is comprised of the chief elected officials of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton, and the directors of the region's transit districts. The SWRMPO is ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Metro-North-to-address-regional-planning-4309369.php

Documentary to Air on Women and How They Shaped History



... "said that AOL would fund the project." Earlier this month, Armstrong hosted a community screening of Makers in Greenwich. She said there was a broad swath of generational interest in this documentary. With 180 interviews completed, "The Makers" ...

http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/documentary-to-air-on-women-and-how-they-shaped-history-8aa5287f

Marion G. Low, 80; Former Sales Woman



... by her beloved husband George E. Low in 2002. For many years she worked in sales at Roberts Furniture in Greenwich. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who always enjoyed taking care of her family. Marion is survived ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/marion-g-low-80

Pols Pressuring Facebook to Pull Some Tribute Pages



... he expects Facebook will do the same for illegitimate tribute pages. The furor emerged after a story published in Greenwich Time Friday , in which Donna Soto - Victoria Soto's mother - expressed concern about the growing number of tribute pages in ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/pols-pressuring-facebook-to-pull-some-tribute-pages-107b3acc

Documentary to Air on Women and How They Shaped History



... "said that AOL would fund the project." Earlier this month, Armstrong hosted a community screening of Makers in Greenwich. She said, "It was really interesting. We had eight-year-olds with their mothers, grandmothers and men." With 100 interviews ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/documentary-to-air-on-women-and-how-they-shaped-history

Veteran Greenwich Police Officers Retire



Two veteran Greenwich Police officers-each with 27 years of service-with have retired from the department.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/veteran-greenwich-police-officers-retire

Startup Watch: 5 to follow



... as launched by co-founders Micah Kimo Johnson, Janso Rohaly, Bill Yost and Edward Adelson. SURFACExchange: This Greenwich, Conn.-based startup was launched in...

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2013/02/startup-watch-5-to-follow-feb.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_boston+%28Boston+Business+Journal%29

Startup Watch: 5 to follow



... launched by co-founders Micah Kimo Johnson , Janso Rohaly, Bill Yost and Edward Adelson . SURFACExchange : This Greenwich, Conn.-based startup was launched in 2009 by FX derivatives industry veterans to change the way FX options are trading. After ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2013/02/startup-watch-5-to-follow-feb.html?iana=ind_tech

Tommy Hilfiger's Ferrari Tops Greenwich's Grand List



A pair of 2003 Ferrari Enzos - one owned by Tommy Hilfiger - are the highest-assessed cars in Greenwich, according to the tax assessor's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/tommy-hilfigers-ferrari-tops-greenwichs-grand-list