Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Dateline China

Greenwich resident Roy Rowan finds it difficult to get any reaction out of this Communist sentry while on the job with a UN relief agency, the China National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, during China's civil war.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Dateline-China-Newsmen-Roy-Rowan-and-Seymour-4961671.php

Skakel Appears in Rockville Court for Bail Hearing

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle Haven section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/skakel-appears-in-rockville-court-for-bail-hearing_b73619ee-wilton

The other Jim Himes talks about family, Florence and UNICEF

Jim Himes, above, is enjoying his retirement in Greenwich. He is an avid shell fisherman and loves canoeing, kayaking and tennis.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-other-Jim-Himes-talks-about-family-Florence-4961447.php

Police Blotter

Manolo Marroquin , 26, of 46 Culloden Road, Stamford, was charged with disorderly conduct this week after police said he threatened his former boss with a tire iron outside a Greenwich home.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Police-Blotter-4961412.php

Instrument landing: Guest artist Min Xiao-Fen brings pipa to Greenwich and GSO Chamber Players

... as its principal pipa soloist from 1980 to 1992. Min will be the featured guest when the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony come together for their Nov. 10 and 11 concerts. On tap are several of Min's original compositions, "ABC (American ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Instrument-landing-Guest-artist-Min-Xiao-Fen-4961550.php

High-end burgler sentenced to 25 years

Guilty pleas made this week by the second of two men who acted as the busiest high-end burglary team seen in the state in years has opened the door for the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen possessions to victims in Greenwich, North Stamford and New Canaan , officials say.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/High-end-burgler-sentenced-to-25-years-4961414.php

Betting the ranch on it

... Photo Our local real estate market is now starting to taper down as the fall season has arrived. According to the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service , eight residential property closings were reported (by Nov. 1) to have sold between Oct. 26 and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Betting-the-ranch-on-it-4961388.php

Coldwell Banker Ranks Home Affordability in Connecticut For Typical House

The state's housing market appears slowly to be on the mend, though it still has a ways to go. Greenwich tops the state at $1.1 million and, at the other end of spectrum, Waterbury comes in as the most affordable, at $146,490, according to a new ...

http://www.courant.com/business/real-estate/hc-coldwell-banker-house-affordability-20131106,0,736770.story

Staples field hockey eliminated by Greenwich in Class L tourney

At right, Sydney Cole of Greenwich shoots and scores a goal as Staples goalie Jodie Baris is unable to make the stop during first half action of the Class L field hockey playoff between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-field-hockey-eliminated-by-Greenwich-in-4961632.php

Skakel closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

Federal judge won't stand in way of $1.8B SAC deal

This Friday, July 26, 2013, file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn. estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen, Cohen's company, hedge fund giant SAC Capital Advisors agreed Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, to plead guilty to fraud charges and to pay a $1.8 billion financial penalty.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/11/06/5886254/ny-judge-wont-stand-in-way-of.html#mi_rss=Wire%20Nation/World

Kennedy kin Skakel can seek bail pending new trial...

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who has spent the past 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a step closer to being released on bail while awaiting a new trial.

http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2013/nov/06/kennedy-kin-skakel-can-seek-bail-pending-new-trial-judge/

Skakel one step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

Skakel a step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

The Skakel Show Comes to Rockville

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle have section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://tolland.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/the-skakel-show-comes-to-rockville-tolland

Kennedy kin Skakel can seek bail pending new trial: judge

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who has spent the past 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a step closer to being released on bail while awaiting a new trial.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/06/us-usa-crime-skakel-idUSBRE9A514G20131106?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Steve Cohen Won't Have To Accept Further Public Humiliation If He Doesn't Want To

... that says "Loads of people have insider traded on my watch" in giant letters and walk up and down the streets of Greenwich, CT. He might take issue with the lack of fine print dictating that Cohen must obtain permission from Preet Bharara to use the ...

http://dealbreaker.com/2013/11/steve-cohen-wont-have-to-accept-further-public-humiliation-if-he-doesnt-want-to/

Mabel Howard

... in Pittsfield and Clinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1948. In 1964, she relocated to Greenwich, Conn., where she remained until moving to Acton in 1984. A member of the former First Baptist Church, Clinton, and the "JFF ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131105/COULTER01/311059726/-1/COULTER02

Patch User Spotlight: Pricey Homes; Cookies To Bake; Volunteers Wanted; Free Car Wash For Vets

... Me Best?" Learn how you can donate your time for a worthy cause. Read Lindley Pless, The Sentimentalist's Blog on Greenwich Patch today for details on the Little Wings donation drive in " Calling all volunteers!" Check out these pricey homes in ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/patch-user-spotlight-cinnamon-oatmeal-cookies-to-bake-volunteers-wanted-free-car-wash-for-vets

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel remains behind bars but could be let...

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel is seeking to be released from prison on bail while he awaits a retrial in the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley In 2002, Skakel was found guilty of beating his neighbor Moxley to death when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich, Connecticut A judge has lifted a stay meaning that Michael Skakel may be granted bail at ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2488791/Kennedy-cousin-Michael-Skakel-remains-bars-let-bail-waits-retrial-murder-case-judge-clears-way-release.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Judge: Kennedy cousin won't be released yet

... he was found guilty in Moxley's golf club bludgeoning. Skakel and Moxley were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich at the time of her death. Skakel's attorneys say that keeping him in prison would be a miscarriage of justice. Prosecutors are ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20131106/NWS12/131109765/1047/NWS19

Eliot firm cutting Nova Scotia ferry service deal

... 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/20130816-BIZ-308160383

Greenwich Woman Dumps Male Roommate's Clothes into Stairwell

A 33-year-old Weaver Street woman was charged with disorderly conduct after a domestic dispute led to the suspect throwing a man's clothing out into the stairwell of an apartment complex and then pushing the victim, police said Wednesday.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-woman-dumps-male-roommates-clothes-into-stairwell

Twitter price may go to $27: report

... would give the company a fully diluted market capitalization of $17.3 billion, according to Renaissance Capital of Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/11/twitter-ipo-facebook.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_sanfrancisco+%28San+Francisco+Business+Times%29

Residential property news

George Bennett , a realtor in the Greenwich office of Weichert Realtors, was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of September.

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Residential-property-news-4960959.php

Skakel Appears in Rockville Court for Bail Hearing

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle have section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/skakel-appears-in-rockville-court-for-bail-hearing

One Fan, One Can

... can of food for every fan we have and dividing them among Darien-based Person to Person , Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich, and Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. Be sure to like our page if you haven't already, and don't forget to share this with your ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/rachel-reeses-blog/p/one-fan-one-can_476b554b

Land steward fulfilling Greenwich Audubon's mission

Greenwich Audubon Land Steward Andy Chapin is focused on planting native plants, creating habitat, and controlling invasive plants.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Land-steward-fulfilling-Greenwich-Audubon-s-4960632.php

Across the great divide: The search for unity

... d, to God, and with God. We are invited to make that walk. The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler is rector of Christ Church Greenwich . He can be reached at jlemler@christchurchgreenwich.org.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Across-the-great-divide-The-search-for-unity-4960680.php

6 IPOs have doubled this year. Twitter next?

So far in 2013, there have been six IPOs in which the stock doubled from its offering price on the first day of trading, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO advisor in Greenwich, Conn.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/06/investing/ipo-market/index.html?section=money_news_companies&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_news_companies+%28Companies+News%29

Federal judge overseeing SAC civil case clears way for criminal proceeding over $1.8B deal

This Friday, July 26, 2013, file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn. estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen, Cohen's company, hedge fund giant SAC Capital Advisors agreed Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, to plead guilty to fraud charges and to pay a $1.8 billion financial penalty.

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/federal-judge-overseeing-sac-civil-case-clears-way-for-criminal-proceeding-over-18b-deal-230840621.html

Caritas Of Port Chester, Inc. Announces Caritas PC Pantry Partners

Caritas of Port Chester, Inc. launched a new program on November 1, Caritas PC Pantry Partners, to collaborate with houses of worship, schools, community organizations and businesses in Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester and Greenwich, Conn.

http://portchester.patch.com/groups/giving/p/caritas-of-port-chester-inc-announces-caritas-pc-pantry-partners

Hearing underway as Kennedy cousin seeks bail

Conn. judge: Kennedy cousin won't be released yet

... he was found guilty in Moxley's golf club bludgeoning. Skakel and Moxley were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich at the time of her death. Skakel's attorneys say that keeping him in prison would be a miscarriage of justice. Prosecutors are ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Conn-judge-Kennedy-cousin-won-t-be-released-yet-4959033.php

Own a Piece of Wilton History With Today's Amenities

... click here or take a virtual tour . Lynne Murphy, Realty Seven, Inc. is proud to support community news & The Greenwich Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. Fusaro was born in Utica, N.Y, to Sam and Angela Caputo, she was raised in Greenwich and ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/own-piece-wilton-history-today-s-amenities

Hearing underway as Kennedy cousin seeks bail

... when he was convicted in Moxley's golf club bludgeoning. Skakel and Moxley were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich at the time of her death. Skakel entered the courtroom Wednesday with a smile and a wave to his relatives and supporters. ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20131106/NWS12/131109765/-1/NWS

Hearing underway as Kennedy cousin seeks bail

... when he was convicted in Moxley's golf club bludgeoning. Skakel and Moxley were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich at the time of her death. A Connecticut judge is scheduled to hear arguments on whether he has the authority to release ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Hearing-underway-as-Kennedy-cousin-seeks-bail-4959033.php

New mayors in Stamford, Norwalk

... ief Harry Rilling. The City of Norwalk elects a mayor every two years. Elsewhere in the county, First Selectman of Greenwich, Peter Tesei (R) kept his spot, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton (R) was also reelected.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/politics/New-mayors-in-Stamford-Norwalk21033.shtml

Atlas Holdings Forms Veritas Steel, Acquires Certain Assets of PDM Bridge

... Steel is a newly formed portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Veritas Steel LLC will be based in Chicago. "This is an exciting time ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131106005426/en

The Jewish Community Center in Greenwich is presenting a cooking demonstration with master spice blender Lior Lev Sercarz from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Sercarz has been selling his blends since 2006 when he opened his spice shop, La Bote Epice, in Manhattan.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/jcc-greenwich-host-master-spice-blender

Record prices expected at NYC fall art auctions

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. At the same sale, a bright orange-yellow and white painting by Mark Rothko could fetch up to $35 million. Created in ...

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/record-prices-expected-nyc-fall-art-auctions

Marzullo, Theis Win Selectmen Seats Again In Greenwich

Democrat Drew Marzullo and Republican David W. Theis were re-elected Tuesday and will once again join First Selectman Peter Tesei on the Greenwich Board of Selectman, according to official election results.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/marzullo-theis-win-selectmen-seats-again-greenwich

Friends Of The Byram Shubert Library In Greenwich Host Book Sale

The group, a branch of Greenwich Library, will have its sale Nov. 8-10 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 55 William St. W. There will be a preview sale from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday; the cost is $15.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/friends-byram-shubert-library-greenwich-host-book-sale

Hearing set for Kennedy cousin's bail arguments

... when he was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich. Skakel, the 53-year-old nephew of Robert F. Kennedy 's widow, Ethel Kennedy, is serving 20 years to life. Skakel's current ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Hearing-set-for-Kennedy-cousin-s-bail-arguments-4959033.php

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Cruises To Re-Election

"I'm humbled by your vote of confidence," Tesei said late Tuesday in accepting his victory. "The fact of the matter is that people trust our leadership ... They do not want to go the way of Hartford or Washington, and tonight's results reflect that."

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-first-selectman-peter-tesei-cruises-re-election

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