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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

CT Chargers complete seventh season

... is the bottom line." But coaches aren't the only diverse aspect of the Chargers, as Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Greenwich, Norwalk, Rye and more are all represented. "I think it's great that players from different towns can come together and compete ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/CT-Chargers-complete-seventh-season-4750591.php

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According to the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service , 16 residential property closings were reported by Aug. 19 to have sold in the most recent week, Aug. 10-16.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/New-foreclosure-law-buys-homeowners-some-time-4749931.php

Greenwich PD Participates in 9th Annual SWAT Challenge

... finishes on Thursday at the Metropolitan District Commission reservoir in West Hartford. Among the teams is the Greenwich Police Department Special Response Unit. The SRU is led by Deputy Chief Mark Marino, who has been commander of the unit since ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-pd-participates-in-9th-annual-swat-challenge

Old Greenwich Tree Trimming

... made quick work of removing a dead elm tree on East Putnam Avenue Wednesday. Removal of the tree, located in the Greenwich Green condominium complex at the corner of Wendle Place in Old Greenwich, prompted the closure of both westbound lanes. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/old-greenwich-tree-trimming

McClendon's latest venture focuses on Ohio

... up $500 million in backing from Energy & Minerals Group of Houston, and expects $200 million from First Reserve, a Greenwich, Conn., private equity group. According to the Journal : "Others will invest smaller sums, while Mr. McClendon will ...

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/barnett_shale/2013/08/mcclendons-latest-venture-focuses-on-ohio.html

Record

The Cos Cob Mianus Dugout Old Timers are hosting their 29th annual picnic at Todis Point on Sunday, Aug. 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m Photo: Contributed Photo The Greenwich Historical Society invites families to visit historic French Farm for an afternoon of art and nature in a unique private landscape on Sept.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4749683.php

Freshman goaltender Bucklin wins starting job

... has only been on campus since early this month, when the team started practice. Bucklin comes to Michigan out of Greenwich, Conn., where she was ranked the No. 6 goalie recruit in the Northeast. With only two exhibition starts under her belt, Ryan ...

http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/freshman-goaltender-bucklin-wins-starting-job

NYC Dept. of Housing gets a new commissioner

... in investments in various city neighborhoods, the release said. He will serve as president of RHR Funding for the Greenwich, Conn.-based Richman Group. - Mark Maurer

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/08/21/nyc-appoints-new-hpd-commissioner/

Letter to the editor

This mooring, owned by former Greenwich police officer Peter Silbereisen, has been at the center of a controversy.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/Letter-to-the-editor-4749483.php

The pursuit of pleasure is not what's important

... his true heredity. And he got up and went home. Msgr. Frank C. Wissel , D. Min., is pastor at St. Mary Church in Greenwich and the founding director of the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Studies for boys in Bridgeport. You can reach him at ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-pursuit-of-pleasure-is-not-what-s-important-4749481.php

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This mooring, owned by former Greenwich police officer Peter Silbereisen, has been at the center of a controversy.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letter-to-the-editor-4749483.php

Should Flavored Cigars Be Banned? Sen. Blumenthal Thinks So

... that shamelessly continue to exploit, addict, and ultimately kill kids and then adults," said Blumenthal, a Greenwich resident. Last weekend, The New York Times ran a story about the issue, saying that flavored cigars are particularly popular for ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/should-flavored-cigars-be-banned-sen-blumenthal-thinks-so_03922ec9

Bikes Stolen; Vandalism on Rainbow Drive

A bicycle left locked on a Greenwich train station bike rack was reported stolen when the owner returned to retrieve about 3 p.m Aug. 18, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/bikes-stolen-vandalism-on-rainbow-drive

Earl S. Moore, Jr., 82, Of Greenwich, Ret. VP, BusinessWeek International

... grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Moore's memory to Princeton University or the First Congregational Church of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/earl-s-moore-jr-82-greenwich-ret-vp-businessweek-international

Police Investigate Greenwich Store Thefts

Greenwich Police are investigating thefts from two stores-including one a pharmacy where a couple with a child in a stroller were seen on surveillance video apparently shoplifting cosmetics.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-investigate-greenwich-store-thefts

Danbury mayor a longshot for governor, but he's a credible, deserving candidate

... Sen. John McKinney , of Fairfield, to announce a bid to try to unseat Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy . Foley, a Greenwich millionaire, is widely expected to join the fray in the near future. He has been a competent mayor over the past 12 years, ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-mayor-a-longshot-for-governor-but-he-s-a-4747223.php

Istanbul skyline foreshadows a slowdown in emerging markets

... a huge bubble, a Bernanke bubble if you will," said Tim Lee of Pi Economics, an independent consultancy based in Greenwich, Conn. Not everybody is as alarmed as Lee. Still, 16 years after emerging markets in Asia imploded after local currencies ...

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/19040101_Istanbul_skyline_foreshadows_a_slowdown_in_emerging_markets.html

Sheets of Love for Neighbor to Neighbor

Neighbor to Neighbor Executive Director Nancy Coughlin, left, with Guy Pettiford in the supply room of the anti-poverty agency based out of Christ Church Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/sheets-of-love-for-neighbor-to-neighbor

Disco Inferno; Beach Weather; Ozone

Good morning Greenwich! While it's going to be another gorgeous summer day, there is a health alert issued by the National Weather Service and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection because of increased ozone and humidity.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/disco-inferno-ozone-vendors-wanted

Join The Greenwich Firefighters: Be Proud To Wear Pink

Greenwich Professional Fire Fighters Local 1042 will once again be taking part in the Proud to Wear Pink campaign in October for National Breast Cancer Month.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/join-greenwich-firefighters-be-proud-wear-pink

Summer Turns To Gold For Greenwich Rower Galen Hughes

With a castle off in the distance, Greenwich's Galen Hughes and teammates head for victory in the Women's Four at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Lithuania.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/summer-turns-gold-greenwich-rower-galen-hughes