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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Prosecutors: Skakel belongs behind bars

On the 38th anniversary of Martha Moxley 's murder in Greenwich, prosecutors raised objections Wednesday to Michael Skakel 's request to be released on bail while he awaits a new trial.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Prosecutors-Skakel-belongs-behind-bars-4941081.php

Car Slams Into Pemberwick Road Building In Greenwich

Updated at 7:45 p.m.: GREENWICH, Conn. -- Nearly a dozen people were displaced from apartments in the building at 40 Pemberwick Road building after a car crashed into a storefront on the ground floor, CtPost.com reported .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/car-slams-pemberwick-road-building-greenwich

Prosecutors Object to Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel's Bail Request

... planned to rule on the bail request. At age 15, Martha Moxley was found beaten to death on Oct. 30, 1975, in Greenwich, Conn., with a golf club, later traced to a set owned by Skakel's late mother. No arrests were made in the Moxley murder case for ...

http://krvn.com/news/national/index.php?more=34387377

Darien wins FCIAC Girls Swim title as records fall

Isobel Walker of Greenwich during the start of the 200 medley relay event in the FCIAC Girls Swimming Championship at Greenwich High School, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Darien-wins-FCIAC-Girls-Swim-title-as-records-fall-4940985.php

Office market fails to benefit from recovery

... by area commercial real estate brokerage firms all show that vacancy levels in major business centers like Greenwich and Stamford continue to dog the region. Data supplied by Jones Lang LaSalle, RHYS Commercial, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield varied ...

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Office-market-fails-to-benefit-from-recovery-4941042.php

Panel discussion: Town embraces solar energy initiative

Greenwich is going solar. At least that's the hope of town officials, who launched the initiative, "Solarize Greenwich" on Oct. 2. The state-sponsored program has been embraced by First Selectman Peter Tesei , who says, "Solarize Greenwich is a wonderful opportunity for Greenwich homeowners to convert to solar power, saving money and improving our ... (more)

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Panel-discussion-Town-embraces-solar-energy-4940821.php

State Rep: Greenwich 'Properly Managed' by Tesei

... Street with a modular trailer so that GEMS could continue to provide 24/7 coverage in the northwest section of Greenwich; he oversaw the implementation of a 311 citizen service application which allows the Town to track the progress and timeliness ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/state-rep-greenwich-properly-managed-by-tesei

While the iron is hot: Greenwich couple try to sell their home in a hurry

... have to go all out n itis a 100 percent teamwork effort,i said McAdams. Photo: Anne W. Semmes After 15 years in Greenwich, Marian "Bing" Bingham and Ken McAdams are uprooting from their home on Dearfield Lane and moving to Old Lyme. "We were looking ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/While-the-iron-is-hot-Greenwich-couple-try-to-4940410.php

Record

... of tuna or a can of fruit per box of paper, or $1/box. On Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet either at Audubon Greenwich for van ride/carpool or meet near the bird sanctuary entrance gate at southwest corner of the Cove Island parking lot to ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4940332.php

Chairman of the board: Old Greenwich diver makes his mark at international competition

James Hopper performs an inward 1 1/2 in the pike position off the 3-meter board. Photo: Contributed Photo Old Greenwich resident James Hopper does a front 2 1/2 in the pike position off the 3-meter springboard at the recent Junior Pan Am Games. ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Chairman-of-the-board-Old-Greenwich-diver-makes-4940480.php

State: Court Has No Authority To Set Bail For Skakel

... week granted a habeas corpus petition by Skakel's attorneys and set aside his 2002 conviction for the death of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley. Bishop ruled Oct. 23 that Skakel's trial lawyer, Michael "Mickey" Sherman, was glaringly ineffective, ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-skakel-brief-1031-20131030,0,643750.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FConnecticutNews+%28courant.com+-+CONNECTICUT+NEWS%29

Mason Station Issues Continue to Haunt Wiscasset

... Charlotte Boynton Little did the town of Wiscasset know that when Joe Cotter, the owner of National Resources in Greenwich, Conn., purchased the Mason Station property in 2004, the town would find itself mired in a legal battle as a direct result of ...

http://lincolncountynewsonline.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=75&ArticleID=59511&SectionID=1

Letter: Sherr 'Votes His Conscience ... To Fight For Our Kids'

... to fight for what is the best and right thing to do, whether within his own party, the Board, or the Town of Greenwich. In his years on the RTM and BoE, Mr. Sherr has chosen to get involved and make positive things happen rather than complain or go ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-sherr-votes-his-conscience--to-fight-for-our-kids

Proposed ferry to feature restaurants, casino

... of Maine Maritime Academy, he was most recently operations and technical manager of TransAtlantic Lines in Greenwich, Conn., and has worked for several other shipping companies. "We are pleased to be invited to negotiate the terms for a mutually ...

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130815-NEWS-130819869

Hunton Powerboat XRS37 ("Aston Martin of the Sea") Showing off in Fort Lauderdale

... stunning XRS37 to the waters of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following a great reception at a VIP and press event in Greenwich, Connecticut, the XRS37 has headed south to the warmer climes of Florida and is set to star along the coast with a series of ...

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2013/10/30/094440-hunton-powerboat-xrs37-aston-martin-sea-fly-s-britiish-flag.html

Car Hits Pemberwick Building

Greenwich Police, Fire and EMS on the scene at 60 Pemberwick Rd. where a car smashed into Barks & Bubbles Grooming.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/breaking-news/p/car-hits-pemberwick-building

Lorraine Schwartz on Designing Kim Kardashian's Engagement Ring: "It...

... following evening-taking his four-year-old son, Sebastian, who will be dressed as the Lorax, trick-or-treating in Greenwich, Connecticut. "We go in town, and all the houses are way decorated, and the adults invite you in. It's a lot of fun," ...

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/10/kim-kardashian-engagement-ring-lorraine-schwartz

State Rep: Bernstein 'Is Stand-Out Candidate' for Board of Ed

... that student achievement matters. Peter Bernstein is a highly and uniquely qualified candidate. He understands the Greenwich magnet program as well as the strengths and limitations of the Greenwich Public School System. As an attorney who has ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/state-rep-bernstein-is-standout-candidate-for-board-of-ed

Greenwich Police Ask Residents, Businesses 'To Leave the Lights On'

In an effort to deter vandals and offer more safety for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, Greenwich police are asking that outdoor lights be left on overnight Wednesday and Thursday.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/tips-for-having-a-safe-halloween-in-greenwich

Letter: Sherr 'Offers Real Solutions' to Problems Facing Board of Ed

... our school's at this time and most importantly cares about the achievement levels for our 9,000 students in the Greenwich Public School system. It is time to speak for our children's future and to do so please re-elect Peter Sherr to the BOE. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-sherr-offers-real-solutions-to-problems-facing-board-of-ed

Republican BET candidates committed to fiscal responsibility

To preserve Greenwich as a premier town in which to raise and educate a family, own a business and invest, the town's financial plan must provide and maintain fiscal stability.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Republican-BET-candidates-committed-to-fiscal-4939480.php

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Considering the ongoing changes in administration, goals and policies of our schools, Greenwich needs Peter Sherr to continue to serve.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-to-the-editor-4939519.php

Candidates Auerbach, Silver: time to address RTM priorities

Warren Silver and I have filed papers to run for the Representative Town Meeting in Greenwich District 8 to address the urgent budget and economic needs of our community.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Candidates-Auerbach-Silver-time-to-address-RTM-4939481.php

Bernstein and Peldunas: Time to Bring Collaboration and Focus Back to BOE

... of neighborhood schools and oppose forced busing. We will work with the other board members to craft a plan for Greenwich that puts achievement for all students first. The plan will be developed with parent input, implemented over time to minimize ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Bernstein-and-Peldunas-Time-to-Bring-4939478.php

Anchoring yourself in love

... truly good; brothers and sisters sitting together." Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is senior rabbi at Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship and past president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Anchoring-yourself-in-love-4939443.php

North St. School Parent Voices Support of Sherr for Ed Board

I have three young children that attend Greenwich public schools and am writing to express my support for the re-election of During the last six months, I have been very active in the BoE's consideration of facilities utilization and racial balancing -speaking at every public BoE meeting since May and drafting several formal letters to both the BoE ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/north-st-school-parent-voices-support-of-sherr-for-ed-board

The Clean Bedroom Finds Perfect Fit In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. When The Clean Bedroom and its showroom manager, Donna-Marie Macchio, were looking for a new retail space, her wish list was very specific.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/clean-bedroom-finds-perfect-fit-greenwich

New Oyster Exhibit Opens At Greenwich's Bruce Museum

The oysters -- particularly the Long Island Sound's native Eastern oyster -- will be the star of a new exhibit opening Nov. 2 at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/new-oyster-exhibit-opens-greenwichs-bruce-museum

Robber strikes TD Bank branch

... in description to Tuesday's suspect, is wanted in connection with robberies of a People's United Bank branch in Greenwich on Aug. 28, a Chase Bank branch in Greenwich on Sept. 5, and the robberies of Bank of America and Chase Bank branches in ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Robber-strikes-TD-Bank-branch-4937574.php