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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

McDonnell Sworn in As Greenwich Fire Marshal

Veteran Deputy Greenwich Fire Marshal Shawn McDonnell was sworn in as Fire Marshal in a Greenwich Town Hall ceremony April 30. The ceremony comes six days after a split Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to appoint McDonnell to the post.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/mcdonnell-sworn-in-as-greenwich-fire-marshal

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... Uber, told Hearst Connecticut Media. Much chagrined over Uber's arrival are entrenched competitors such as Greenwich Taxi, which challenged whether Uber has the proper permits to operate in Connecticut. "The whole thing is all wet," said Buddy ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Cab-wars-Uber-car-for-hire-service-debuts-in-5443668.php

Cab wars: Uber car-for-hire service debuts in Conn.

... Uber, told Hearst Connecticut Media . Much chagrined over Uber's arrival are entrenched competitors such as Greenwich Taxi, which challenged whether Uber has the proper permits to operate in Connecticut. "The whole thing is all wet," said Buddy ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Cab-wars-Uber-car-for-hire-service-debuts-in-5443668.php

'Romantic Titans' rise on voices of Greenwich Choral Society

Paul Mueller, who directs and conducts the Greenwich Choral Society, will be leading the group again on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Norwalk Concert Hall, in the final performance of its 90th season.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Romantic-Titans-rise-on-voices-of-Greenwich-5442720.php

Advanced Drainage Systems plans for public stock offering

... The company plans to use the proceeds for "general corporate purposes and to repay debt. Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Connecticut, a research firm that specializes in initial public offerings, estimated that the proceeds will be about $300 ...

http://thecourier.com/breaking-news/2014/04/30/advanced-drainage-systems-plans-for-public-stock-offering/

Harold R. Holmyard Jr., 92; Broker, Investment Advisor

Harold Roy Holmyard Jr., died in Greenwich, on April 27, 2014. He was 92. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 15, 1922 to Ellen Webb and Harold Roy Holmyard.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/harold-r-holmyard-jr-92-broker-investment-advisor

Free Comic Book Day: A first Look at Red Giant

... , and Darchon / Shadow Children . The story in Wayward Sons (Benny Powell & Nigel Raynor) introduces us to Greenwich CT residents Jason and his father, Yowa and Native Americans Alanis and her father Blackfox. The four unlikely individuals are each ...

http://www.examiner.com/review/free-comic-book-day-a-first-look-at-red-giant?cid=rss

Distinguished Teachers in Greenwich

The Greenwich Board of Education recognized the six Distinguished Teachers for 2014 in a ceremony at its April 24 meeting at Riverside School.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/distinguished-teachers-in-greenwich

Barrick Gold Profit Tops Estimates as Costs Beat

... the Newmont deal would have made sense, it probably wasn't "make or break" for Barrick, said Jorge Beristain , a Greenwich, Connecticut-based analyst at Deutsche Bank AG. "Most people view them as being pretty far along on their cost-cutting and ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-30/barrick-gold-profit-tops-estimates-as-costs-beat.html

Gubernatorial candidate arrested at library

... a disturbance in the Stamford Courthouse Library. The alleged incident happened last Thursday. Police say the Greenwich Democrat refused to leave after a dispute with another patron and Judicial Marshals had to be called. Whitnum says she did not ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20140430/NWS12/140439992/1047

Boom In Sales Of Pricey Fairfield County Homes

... or more are soaring this spring, capped earlier this month by the $120 million sale of Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich , believed to be the highest price ever paid for a residential estate in the United States. "The over $10 million market didn't ...

http://www.courant.com/business/real-estate/hc-10-million-home-sales-20140429,0,5898276.story

Port Chester Man Charged With Robbery In Greenwich Drug Deal

A Port Chester, N.Y., was arrested on a first-degree robbery charge in connection with a drug deal that went south at a Hamilton Avenue residence in early March, Greenwich police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/port-chester-man-charged-robbery-greenwich-drug-deal

Turtle Takes His Time On Porchuck Road In Greenwich

The state is home to 12 turtle species, according to the state's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection website, of which seven are on the state's list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/turtle-takes-his-time-porchuck-road-greenwich

Greenwich boys track team tops Trumbull and Wilton

At left, Austin Longi of Greenwich High takes first place in the 100 meter dash beating out Wilton's Marco Agudo, right, during the high school track meet at Greenwich High School, Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-track-team-tops-Trumbull-and-Wilton-5440206.php

New Canaan, Darien Studios Offer Workout Classes For New Mothers

... re website at gofigurestudio.com or contact the Go Figure Studio at (203) 966-8662. Go Figure Barre Studios are in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westchester (Rye/Armonk) and other locations across the United States.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/business/new-canaan-studio-offers-workout-class-new-mothers

Find an Event

... of NACD and ACG for our 6th Annual Private Equity Director Connection on May 2nd at the Belle Haven Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT. Now in its sixth year, this event allows private equity companies to connect with potential directors and operating ...

http://www.nacdonline.org/Education/EventSearch.cfm?navItemNumber=3983

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Greenwich reaches $2.4M settlement with AIG over Sandy losses

The storm-damaged Queen Anne Building at Greenwich Point as seen during a tour of the Greenwich coastline given by Greenwich Harbor Master Ian MacMillan of the damaged caused by Hurricane Sandy, November 1, 2012.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-reaches-2-4M-settlement-with-AIG-over-5439700.php

Students in southwestern Connecticut raise money to help land mine-sniffing dogs

... out land mines. Fairfield County has 18 schools that are involved in CHAMPS, including North Mianus School in Greenwich. The dogs cost $20,000-$25,000 to train. Teacher Julie Cofone says North Mianus has raised over $8,000 to date. As part of the ...

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/students-in-southwestern-connecticut-raise-money-to-help-land-mine-sniffing-dogs-1.7864832

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A new study of a multi-use trail running the 37.5-mile length of the Merritt Parkway from Greenwich to Stratford envisions a 10-foot wide asphalt path that could cost as much as $250 million along the historic thoroughfare's wooded median.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Merritt-Parkway-bike-trail-study-hearing-in-New-5438345.php

' Stephanie Pieruccini to Deliver P...

April 29, 2014... Stephanie Pieruccini , Consultant for InfoTrends' Production Workflow and Customized Communications Service, will be speaking at the DOCUMENT Strategy Forum, taking place May 13-15, 2014 in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.infotrends.com/main/public/Content/Press/2014/04.29.14.html

Whitnum Charged After Disturbance At Courthouse

A Democrat from Greenwich who wants to run for governor on a judicial reform plank was arrested after state police and judicial marshals say she created a disturbance in the law library at the Stamford courthouse and tried to bite a judicial marshal.

http://www.courant.com/community/stamford/hc-lee-whitnum-arrested-0430-20140429,0,4088393.story

Greenwich Firefighters Extinguish House Fire In Backcountry

Volunteer firefighters from Round Hill were able to avert a crisis by extinguishing a blaze in a house in the northwest backcountry of Greenwich on Monday, April 28, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-firefighters-extinguish-house-fire-backcountry

Greenwich Woman Denies Trying To Bite Marshals At Stamford Courthouse

Lee Whitnum, a Greenwich Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, was arrested and charged with breach of peace after attempting to bite a judicial marshal at the Stamford Courthouse on Thursday, April 24, according to the Stamford Advocate.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-woman-denies-trying-bite-marshals-stamford-courthouse

Broken Tail Light Leads to DWI Arrest in Greenwich

A motorist who was seen driving with a broken tail light on his white Mitsubishi is facing several motor vehicle charges including driving while intoxicated, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/broken-tail-light-leads-to-dwi-arrest-in-greenwich

Flood Watch In Effect For Greenwich As Heavy Rain Approaches

With heavy rain in the forecast for the next few days, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for late Tuesday as well as a Flood Watch for Fairfield County for Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/flood-watch-effect-fairfield-heavy-rain-approaches

Nicolo Mauro, 64, Of Greenwich, Owned Sausage Emporium

... nieces and nephews. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 at Sacred Heart Church, 95 Henry St., Greenwich, CT, 06830.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/nicolo-mauro-64-greenwich-owned-sausage-emporium

Doxee to Exhibit at Document Strategy Forum

... Management solutions, will exhibit at Document Strategy Forum - http://www.documentstrategyforum.com/ - in Greenwich, CT from May 13th to 15th, 2014. DSF is a landmark event that focuses on introducing business leaders to the best available products ...

http://www.prlog.org/12316231-doxee-to-exhibit-at-document-strategy-forum.html

Richard A. Rist, 78, Of Wilton

... quickly rising to regional manager in Germany soon followed by promotion to executive service in the company's Greenwich, CT-based headquarters in 1972. In 1980, he engineered an employee-leveraged buyout of D&S following the death of its chief ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-rist-78-wilton

Merritt Parkway bike trail study hearing in New Canaan

... 71 Main St., New Canaan. A new study of a multi-use trail running the 37.5-mile length of the Merritt Parkway from Greenwich to Stratford envisions a 10-foot wide asphalt path that could cost as much as $250 million along the historic thoroughfare's ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Merritt-Parkway-bike-trail-study-hearing-in-New-5436797.php

Greenwich Fitness Club Celebrates Three Years

The third anniversary of Equinox Greenwich will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 16 Old Track Road.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-fitness-club-celebrates-three-years

Greenwich's Higbie Receives Support For Congressional Campaign

Greenwich's Carl Higbie is receiving local support for his bid to be the Republican candidate to run for the 4th Congressional District and challenge U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwichs-higbie-receives-support-congressional-campaign

Find A Job In Greenwich

A candlelight vigil was held Monday night on the Jonathan Law High School football field to honor Maren Sanchez, the 16-year-old junior who was stabbed to death Friday by a ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-87

Driver Faces Greenwich DWI Charge

A motorist is facing several motor vehicle charges including driving while intoxicated after he was stopped by Greenwich Police in the Byram neighborhood of town.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/driver-faces-greenwich-dwi-charge_66906ad5

Monday, April 28, 2014

Merritt Parkway trail could cost $250M

... 71 Main St., New Canaan. A new study of a multi-use trail running the 37.5-mile length of the Merritt Parkway from Greenwich to Stratford envisions a 10-foot wide asphalt path that could cost as much as $250 million along the historic thoroughfare's ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Merritt-Parkway-bike-trail-study-hearing-in-New-5436769.php

Sugar rush: Greenwich braces for "Cake Boss" craze

The loading dock area of the former home of the Greenwich Time at 20 East Elm Street in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2014, could be a new location for CarloA A A s Bakery, of reality TV show fame, A A AoCake Boss,A A A1 who are reported to be in the final stages of the arduous approvals process for opening a shop in Greenwich.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Sugar-rush-Greenwich-braces-for-Cake-Boss-craze-5435741.php

Sugar rush: Greenwich braces for "Cake Boss" craze

The loading dock area of the former home of the Greenwich Time at 20 East Elm Street in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2014, could be a new location for CarloaAos Bakery, of reality TV show fame, aAuCake Boss,aAu who are reported to be in the final stages of the arduous approvals process for opening a shop in Greenwich.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sugar-rush-Greenwich-braces-for-Cake-Boss-craze-5435741.php

Rental-Home Bargains Harder to Find: Starwood's Sternlicht

... Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sternlicht's Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, based in Greenwich, Conn., controls more than 5,000 rental homes, according to a January presentation to investors. "It has gotten harder and you ...

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/reo/rental-home-bargains-harder-to-find-starwoods-sternlicht-1041661-1.html

Sternlicht Says Rental-Home Bargains Harder to Find

... Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Sternlicht's Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (SWAY) , based in Greenwich, Connecticut, controls more than 5,000 rental homes, according to a January presentation to investors. "It has gotten harder ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-28/sternlicht-says-rental-home-bargains-harder-to-find.html

Richard Merrill Mills, 86, Somers Resident

Mills was born in Greenwich on March 19, 1928 to Harry T. and Edith I. Mills. After graduating from Greenwich High School, Mills served in the 2nd Armored Division of the Army and was stationed in Germany.

http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-merrill-mills-86-somers-resident

Opening Bell: 04.28.14

... routing practices," E*Trade disclosed in a footnote in its latest 10-K annual regulatory filing. Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Richard 'Dick' Severin Fuld Jr. (GDV) Fuld, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turn[ed] 68 on Saturday. The banker was ...

http://dealbreaker.com/2014/04/opening-bell-04-28-14/

Bloomfield Business Holds Auction Through Tuesday

... Lalique desk garnitures are being offered as well as Art Nouveau glass table lamps. Private collections come from Greenwich, Connecticut and the greater Philadelphia area. Each includes lots of English and American antiques and nice carpets. A near ...

http://bloomfield.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/bloomfield-business-holds-auction-through-tuesday

Catherine Z. Neville, 96, Of Greenwich

... Zygmont. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Church. Neville is survived by her son, John J. (Kathleen) Neville of Greenwich; daughter, Joan (Peter) Poulos of Cos Cob; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/catherine-z-neville-96-greenwich

W.R. Berkley Posts Q1 Gains But Cites 'Painfully Competitive' Reinsurance

For W.R. Berkley Corp., sobering results from its global reinsurance division were a blemish on an otherwise successful 2014 first quarter, during which the Greenwich, Conn.-based company enjoyed overall gains in net income, gross premiums written and returns on equity.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2014/04/28/327374.htm

Greenwich Artist Featured In 'Celebration of Trees' Exhibit

... artists as printermaker Pam Rouleau of Wilton; and painters Bobbi Mullen of Weston; and Dimitri Wright of Greenwich. The exhibition is open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with no admission charge. More information is available by emailing ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/local-artists-featured-celebration-trees-exhibit-wilton

Mark Shriver Speaks About His Famous Family At Greenwich Fundraiser

... Bell, and Katelyn Grimas at a benefit for Save the Children at the Riverside Yacht Club on Thursday, April 24. GREENWICH, Conn., -- Sargent Shriver lived a full and active life, a life anchored in his Catholic faith and a determination to serve, his ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/mark-shriver-speaks-about-his-famous-family-greenwich-fundraiser

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Elisabeth Rohm

Rhm, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 41 on Monday. The actress was born April 28, 1973, in Dsseldorf, Germany.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-elisabeth-r-hm

Shriver Speaks About His Famous Family To Help Westport's Save The Children

NBC's Willie Geist with Greenwich Leadership Council members and event organizers Pat Mendelsohn, Angelique Bell and Mary Campinell, and Save the Children Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Mark Kennedy Shriver, at the Greenwich event.

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/mark-shriver-speaks-about-his-famous-family-greenwich-fundraiser

Stamford Pair To Receive Honor At Senior Services Golf Outing

... elderly in Stamford. We are thrilled to be a part of this worthwhile event." Jevera Hennessey is a member of the Greenwich law firm Kaye and Hennessey, with a practice in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration. Bill ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/stamford-pair-receive-honor-senior-services-golf-outing

Local Artists Featured In 'Celebration of Trees' Exhibit In Wilton

... artists as printermaker Pam Rouleau of Wilton; and painters Bobbi Mullen of Weston; and Dimitri Wright of Greenwich. The exhibition is open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with no admission charge. More information is available by emailing ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/local-artists-featured-celebration-trees-exhibit-wilton

20 Questions

... life. I'm a wine agent. That's what I am right now. Just before that I was 33 years with an American company in Greenwich, Conn. selling to the United States military bases. I was hired in '58 and worked with them until '66. I was selling liquor and ...

http://www.thetelegram.com/Living/2014-04-28/article-3703647/20-Questions/1

Find an Event

... of NACD and ACG for our 6th Annual Private Equity Director Connection on May 2nd at the Belle Haven Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT. Now in its sixth year, this event allows private equity companies to connect with potential directors and operating ...

http://www.nacdonline.org/Education/EventSearch.cfm?navItemNumber=3983

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Weekend in Photos, April 25-27, 2014

Courtney Smith dances to the DJ at the Breast Cancer Alliance annual Walk for Hope event in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-April-25-27-2014-84711.php

Republican candidates for governor to debate

... Dean, Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney and West Hartford builder Joe Visconti. Greenwich businessman Tom Foley is not expected to attend. Foley, who has led his Republican rivals in the polls and narrowly lost to ...

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/25353677/republican-candidates-for-governor-to-debate

The Feed: AFWF chat: Graham Elliot praises C3 Presents, calls Austin 'kinda beachy'

Graham Elliot is known as a Chicago chef. But the Military brat was born in Seattle, has traveled to all 50 states, films a TV show in Los Angeles four months a year, and last year opened Primary Food and Drink in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.austin360.com/weblogs/the-feed/2014/apr/27/afwf-chat-graham-elliot-calls-austin-kinda-beachy/

Wall St watches Fed and data this week

... long as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. On Friday, a Labor Department report will show American employers added 215,000 workers in ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/monetary-policy/news/article.cfm?c_id=201&objectid=11245460&ref=rss

World Week Ahead: Fed policymakers meet

... long as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. On Friday, a Labor Department report will show American employers added 215,000 workers in ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1404/S00673/world-week-ahead-fed-policymakers-meet.htm

Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal of Michigan Native Convicted in 'Milkshake Murder'

... when Robert Kissel's millionaire real estate developer brother, Andrew, was stabbed to death in 2006 in his Greenwich, CT mansion. Books have been written and a Lifetime Television movie, " The Two Mr. Kissels ," detailed the deaths of the ...

http://whitelake.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/hong-kong-court-rejects-appeal-of-michigan-native-convicted-in-milkshake-murder

RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NJ0D120140427?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Two join Getabout as drivers

... Contributed Desio was a driver for former Bishop William Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Merchant is a retired Greenwich police officer. Together, the Getabout service team has 36 years of experience serving New Canaan. Drivers are experienced, ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Two-join-Getabout-as-drivers-5433176.php

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... Sheridan. Desio was a driver for former Bishop William Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Merchant is a retired Greenwich police officer. Together, the Getabout service team has 36 years of experience serving New Canaan. Drivers are experienced, ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Two-join-Getabout-as-drivers-5433176.php

2 Companies Warren Buffett Should Buy Today

... criteria: I found two companies that fit quite well: HCC, based in Houston, Texas, and W.R. Berkley, based in Greenwich, Conn. Both companies focus on specialty markets where deep expertise has allowed them to generate excellent underwriting ...

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/27/2-companies-warren-buffett-should-buy-today.aspx

Christy Sadler of Willowmere Capital Partners Headlines Ivy Family...

The Ivy Family Office Network hosted its April 10th, 2014 Family Office Outlook Forum in Greenwich, CT on April 10th.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11778966.htm

Alternative capital is permanent fixture in insurance and reinsurance markets

... diversity has increased, said Edward Torres, director of capital market reinsurance solutions at PartnerRe Ltd. in Greenwich, Conn. "This is beyond the inflection point of convergence. The alternative capital is going to be the capital," said Donald ...

http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20140427/NEWS04/304279966?CSAuthResp=1%3A273535024873352%3A109186%3A64%3A24%3Aapproved%3A9596D71F212214DA39E79F8433149906

Greenwich Woman's Boston Marathon Finish Tops News This Week

Greenwich resident Tara Allen , a Spanish teacher at Darien High School, finished fifth among women from Connecticut in Boston Marathon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-womans-boston-marathon-finish-tops-news-week

Backcountry Greenwich Estate Sells For $4.8 Million

A backcountry Greenwich estate is the top sale in the latest real estate transactions recorded in the Greenwich Tax Assessor's office.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/backcountry-greenwich-estate-sells-for-48-million

Westport Students Missing Class On Snow Makeup Day Tops News This Week

... U.S. News & World Report study. Sean Obi, a former star at Greens Farms Academy in Westport and a resident of Greenwich, will transfer to play basketball at Duke University. The Westport-Weston Chambers of Commerce named longtime Westport resident ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/westport-students-missing-class-snow-makeup-day-tops-news-week

'AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary' To Host Adam Braun, Joan Lunden

From Greenwich Library On Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m., AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary presents Adam Braun, Greenwich native and Founder and CEO of Pencils of Promise, an award-winning nonprofit organization that has opened more than 150 schools across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/authorslivegreenwichlibrary-to-host-adam-braun-joan-lunden

Another Suspicious Van Near Wilton School Tops News This Week

... U.S. News & World Report study. Sean Obi, a former star at Greens Farms Academy in Westport and a resident of Greenwich, will transfer to play basketball at Duke University. Stamford police arrested and charged a local woman Yolanda McDowell, 45, ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/another-suspicious-van-near-wilton-school-tops-news-week

CancerCare 2nd Annual Greenwich 5K Walk/Run for Hope Is May 4

CancerCare is set to host the Second Annual Walk/Run for Hope at Greenwich Point in Greenwich, on May 4 to raise funds to support CancerCare's free, professional services provided to anyone affected by cancer.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/cancercare-second-annual-greenwich-5k-walkrun-for-hope-may-4

Greenwich RTM District 9 Has Openings

... meeting on Thursday May 8th to elect new members to the District. The RTM is the legislative body of the Town of Greenwich. We vote on all Town spending over $5,000 and we elect members to Town Boards and Commissions. We have the ability to initiate ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/greenwich-rtm-district-9-has-openings

Inside the mad world of modern art

... story. In 2002, the couple had the great satirical Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan to dinner at their A estate in Greenwich, Conn. Brant was looking to commission something, and as Cattelan surveyed the library, studded with stuffed and mounted ...

http://nypost.com/2014/04/27/inside-the-mad-world-of-modern-art/

U.S. money manager pleads guilty in long-running fraud case

... Friday to engaging in a massive securities fraud. Stephen Walsh, the former chief executive of WG Trading Co in Greenwich, Connecticut, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to one count of securities fraud. As part of a plea agreement, Walsh, ...

http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/business042614_J.shtml

Greenwich's Whitnum charged with breach of peace in Stamford

A Greenwich Democrat hoping to run for governor on a judicial reform plank was thrown into court lockup Thursday after allegedly creating a disturbance in the Superior Court 's library.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Greenwich-s-Whitnum-charged-with-breach-of-peace-5432626.php

Saturday, April 26, 2014

CTbites' Editors Launch Book 'Fairfield County Chef's Table' Sunday

... online news site for local foodies, interviewed and photographed top chefs from high-end restaurants located from Greenwich to New Haven and Danbury. The book also features favorite recipes from the renowned culinary experts from CT.

http://milford.patch.com/groups/barnes-and-noble-milford-/p/ctbites-editors-launch-book-fairfield-county-chefs-table-sunday

Teen birth rate declining, but still too high

By the numbers Here's a breakdown of births to state residents under 18 in the state in 2011, the most recent year available, from the Connecticut Department of Public Health: In Connecticut: 560 In Fairfield County: 226 In Bridgeport: 59 In Danbury: 18 In Stamford: 12 In Greenwich: 1 Most parents are terrified about the prospect of their teenage ... (more)

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Teen-birth-rate-declining-but-still-too-high-5432289.php

Josephine Eskierski, 92; Parishioner of Sacred Heart Church

... was 92. Born in Poland in 1922 to Michael and Mary Szuminski, she came to the United States in 1949 and resided in Greenwich CT. Josephine was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her family and instilling Polish ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/josephine-eskierski-92-sacred-heart-parishioner

Ex-Islanders owner admits investment fraud

... At the time, he operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Conn. The businesses included Greenwich, Conn.-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, Calif. Authorities said the men ...

http://libn.com/2014/04/25/ex-islanders-partial-owner-admits-investment-fraud/

Greenwich Library Launches New Digital Library Catalog

Looking up information in the Greenwich Library catalog has become even easier. The library has launched a new online catalog service that's available by visiting www.greenwichlibrary.org or by going directly to www.greenwichlibrary.bibliocommons.com .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/greenwich-library-launches-new-digital-library-catalog

Open Houses In Greenwich This Weekend

De Varona, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 67 on Saturday. The swimmer was born April 26, 1947, in San ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/open-houses-greenwich-weekend-42

Greenwich Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The Greenwich Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host a prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-take-back-unwanted-prescription-drugs

Greenwich Swears In Riverside Resident As Newest Police Officer

Jeffrey R. Franco, a 2003 Greenwich High School graduate, was sworn in as the town's newest police officer during a ceremony Wednesday, April 23, according to Patch.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-swears-riverside-resident-newest-police-officer

Richard Merrill Mills, 86; Local Landscape Business Owner

Richard Merrill Mills of Somers, NY, passed away on April 23, 2014 at 86 years of age. Born in Greenwich on March 19, 1928 he was the son of the late Harry T. and Edith I. (Miles) Mills. Dick, as he was known to friends and family, is survived by his ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/richard-merrill-mills-86-local-landscape-business-owner

Wall Street Week Ahead: A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2014/apr/25/wall-street-week-ahead-a-burst-of-energy-with-exxon-chevron-on-tap/

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But for three months, the first thing drivers saw upon entering Connecticut via the chronically congested Mill Street corridor was the face of Greenwich Girl, glamming it up from her perch on a $2,200-a-month billboard.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Female-intuition-Greenwich-Girl-brand-gains-clout-5430790.php

Female intuition: Greenwich Girl brand gains clout

Laura McKittrick, creator of the "Greenwich Girl" lifestyle blog, displays an iPad with her blog at the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, April 25, 2014.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Female-intuition-Greenwich-Girl-brand-gains-clout-5430790.php

Greenwich's Whitnum charged with breach of peace in Stamford

A Greenwich Democrat hoping to run for governor on a judicial reform plank was thrown into court lockup Thursday after allegedly creating a disturbance in the Superior Court 's library.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Greenwich-s-Whitnum-charged-with-breach-of-peace-5431295.php

U.S. money manager pleads guilty in long-running fraud case

... Friday to engaging in a massive securities fraud. Stephen Walsh, the former chief executive of WG Trading Co in Greenwich, Connecticut, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to one count of securities fraud. As part of a plea agreement, Walsh, ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/26/us-securities-fraud-plea-idUSBREA3P01720140426?feedType=RSS&feedName=wtMostRead

Revamped KeyArena may be best bet for landing NHL team

Investment banker Ray Bartoszek from Greenwich, Conn., said he is "still as enthusiastic about the NHL and Seattle as I've ever been."

http://seattletimes.com/html/hockey/2023462147_baker26xml.html?syndication=rss

Friday, April 25, 2014

Ex-Islanders partial owner admits investment fraud

... Walsh operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Connecticut. The businesses included Greenwich, Connecticut-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, California. Authorities said the men ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11244643&ref=rss

5 Reasons Brides Need to Know Fashion Designer Katie Fong

... Hello, sexy! "The collection is inspired by my passion for the simply beautiful. I grew up in the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, where the style of dress is simple, but always chic and well-made. I have a deep appreciation for luxury lingerie and ...

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/04/katie-fong-wedding-dress-designer-taylor-swift.html

UPDATE 1-U.S. money manager pleads guilty in long-running fraud case

... Friday to engaging in a massive securities fraud. Stephen Walsh, the former chief executive of WG Trading Co in Greenwich, Connecticut, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to one count of securities fraud. As part of a plea agreement, Walsh, ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/26/securities-fraud-plea-idUSL2N0NH1FT20140426?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Part owner of New York Islanders pleads guilty to fraud

... At the time, he operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Conn. The businesses included Greenwich, Conn.-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, Calif. Authorities said the men ...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nhl/news/20140425/new-york-islanders-owner-fraud.ap/index.html

Cruisin' 'The Ave' - Sen. Chris Murphy Tours Downtown Greenwich

It was the day the Senator came to town. U.S. Sen Chris Murphy paid a visit to Greenwich Friday afternoon and was treated to a tour of the downtown shopping district - compliments of the entire Board of Selectmen, led by First Selectman Peter Tesei.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/cruisin-the-avenue--selectmen-tour-downtown-with-sen-chris-murphy

REFILE-Wall St Week Ahead-A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NH1T820140425?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Need a Job? Greenwich Job Fair is April 29

The Greenwich Work Force Coalition, a partnership of local community agencies, will be sponsoring a Job Fair to be held at Greenwich Town Hall on Tuesday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Major employers with current job openings will be on premise to meet with job seekers.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/greenwich-job-fair

Ex-Islanders partial owner admits investment fraud

... At the time, he operated a securities business with Paul Greenwood of North Salem, Conn. The businesses included Greenwich, Conn.-based WG Trading Co. LP and Westridge Capital Management Inc. in Santa Barbara, California. Authorities said the men ...

http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=2468245

What to Do with Kids Fairfield Co. this Weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-wilton/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_829c8a80

What it takes for women to reach successvisit|article-5430481|mobile_home_category_body-1685|2

... Peyton Patterson, CEO of Bankwell Financial Group in New Canaan, and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp. Nancy Armstrong of Greenwich, producer of the documentary series "Makers: Women Who Make America" --which tells the story of women's advancement over the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/What-it-takes-for-women-to-reach-success-5430481.php

Wall St Week Ahead-A burst of energy with Exxon, Chevron on tap

... as the price of the underlying commodity holds up," said Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Both Exxon and Chevron rank among the top 10 dividend payers in terms of absolute dollars, according to S&P ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/25/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NH1T820140425?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

New Canaan's tax collection rate the county's highest

Actual tax collection rates in fiscal year 2013: New Canaan 99.44% Darien 99.3% Greenwich 99.3% Newtown 99.2% Sherman 99.2% Wilton 99.2% Brookfield 99% Easton 98.9% Fairfield 98.9% Danbury 98.7% Ridgefield 98.7% Shelton 98.7% Weston 98.7% Bethel 98.6% Monroe 98.6% Norwalk 98.6% Trumbull 98.6% New Fairfield 98.52% Redding 98.5% Stamford 98.5% ... (more)

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-tax-collection-rate-the-county-s-5429873.php

Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal of Michigan Native Convicted in 'Milkshake Murder'

... when Robert Kissel's millionaire real estate developer brother, Andrew, was stabbed to death in 2006 in his Greenwich, CT mansion. Books have been written and a Lifetime Television movie, " The Two Mr. Kissels ," detailed the deaths of the ...

http://farmington-mi.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/hong-kong-court-rejects-appeal-of-michigan-native-convicted-in-milkshake-murder

Greenwich Benefit for Save the Children

From Save The Children Mark Kennedy Shriver, NBC "TODAY" host Willie Geist and members of the Greenwich community and surrounding towns gathered at an evening reception Thursday night at the Riverside Yacht Club to recognize the legacy of a man dedicated to improving the lives of all children, while also raising funds and awareness for an ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/greenwich-benefit-for-save-the-children

Prep rallies, holds off Greenwich in lacrossevisit|article-5428946|mobile_simple_list_body-26795|5

... Riding a string of six unanswered goals into the fourth quarter, the Jesuits surged past, and ultimately held off, Greenwich 12-11 on Thursday at University Field in a non-conference game. "This was kind of a statement game for us," Jesuits coach ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Prep-rallies-holds-off-Greenwich-in-lacrosse-5428946.php

Prep lacrosse beats Greenwich

Greenwich goalie Tommy Rogan stands ready as Fairfield Prep's Cam Harris goes past, during boys lacrosse action at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Prep-rallies-holds-off-Greenwich-in-lacrosse-5428946.php

Out and About in Fairfield County this Weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://weston-ct.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-weston-redding-easton/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_5ea89b07

Josephine Eskierski, 92, Of Greenwich

Eskierski was born in Poland, in 1922, to Michael and Mary Szuminski. She came to the United States in 1949 and resided in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/josephine-eskierski-92-greenwich

Out and About in Fairfield County this weekend

... sell hot dogs and sodas at lunchtime. "Basic Stage Combat" for Middle Schoolers at the Byram Shubert Library in Greenwich at Byram Shubert Library . Students will learn the art of the stage magician. Stage combat, like dance, is choreographed with ...

http://bethel.patch.com/groups/kidsoutandabout-bethel/p/out-and-about-in-fairfield-county-this-weekend_c3a7932a

Greenwich Police Hold Drop Off For Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The Greenwich Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take back day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-hold-drop-unwanted-prescription-drugs

Greenwich's Garden Education Center Names Youth Education Director

... summer enrichment programs, school vacation enrichment throughout the school year and after-school classes at Greenwich elementary schools. She is planning monthly weekend workshops geared toward families as well as a weekly Mommy & Me Toddler Walk ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-garden-education-center-names-youth-education-director

Norwalk River Rowing Wins Gold in Greenwich Invitational

... -- Norwalk River Rowing opened its spring regatta season on Saturday, April 5, by winning three gold medals at the Greenwich Invitational. The regatta, held in Greenwich at Grass Island in a strong wind, featured 13 crews from Connecticut and New ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/sports/norwalk-river-rowing-wins-gold-greenwich-invitational

Weston Hosts 'Good Riddance' Hazardous Waste Day For Westport

... 26, at the Public Works facility at 78 Old Hyde Road in Weston. The program is also open to residents of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton. The Public Works Facility is located on Old Hyde Road between ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/weston-hosts-good-riddance-hazardous-waste-day

Greenwich Land Trust Plans Events For Earth Day

The Earth Day Beautification celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Residents can volunteer to remove invasive plants, plant native perennials and trees and building raised garden beds at the Greenwich Land Trust's Mueller Preserve at 370 Round Hill Road in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-land-trust-plans-events-earth-day

Weston Hosts 'Good Riddance' Hazardous Waste Day For Norwalk

... 26, at the Public Works facility at 78 Old Hyde Road in Weston. The program is also open to residents of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton. The Public Works Facility is located on Old Hyde Road between ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/weston-hosts-good-riddance-hazardous-waste-day

General Atlantic Said in Talks to Buy Sanfer Stake Ahead of IPO

... to comment on the investment, while Sanfer didn't respond to phone calls and an e- mail seeking comment. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, with about $17 billion in assets, already has an office in Sao Paulo, and has invested about $1 billion ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-N4JX376VDKHS01-3ATRM4H6OB86BKBSF52HT63HOP

Report: Greenwich HS Student 'Subjected to Acts of Ridicule'

A draft report of an eight-month investigation by the Town of Greenwich into the circumstances that preceded the suicide of Greenwich High School student Bartlomiej 'Bart' Palosz, on the first day of school last August indicates the 15-year-old was tormented by students and that Greenwich Public Schools did all it could to react to those torments.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/report-greenwich-hs-student-subjected-to-acts-of-ridicule

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Prep beats Greenwich, 12-11

Greenwich goalie Tommy Rogan stands ready as Fairfield Prep's Cam Harris goes past, during boys lacrosse action at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Win-over-Greenwich-statement-game-for-Fairfield-5428259.php

visit|article-5428259|interleaved-28469-tab3|1Prep beats Greenwich, 12-11

... Riding a string of six unanswered goals into the fourth quarter, the Jesuits surged past, and ultimately held off, Greenwich 12-11 on Thursday at University Field. "This was kind of a statement game for us," Jesuits coach Chris Smalkais said. "We ...

http://m.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Win-over-Greenwich-statement-game-for-Fairfield-5428259.php

NHL commissioner says Seattle must do more to land a franchise

... team and playing in a SoDo arena built by Ballmer and Hansen. But in an interview Wednesday at his office in Greenwich, Conn., Bartoszek admitted he doesn't see much hope of a SoDo deal happening anymore. One option Bartoszek began looking into this ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/24/4079024/nhl-commissioner-says-seattle.html

Sensient management appears to win proxy fight

... vote was advisory. The challenge to Sensient had been mounted by FrontFour Capital Group, a hedge fund based in Greenwich, Conn. FrontFour had criticized Sensient's performance and said the company's cost structure should be streamlined. Sensient, ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/sensient-management-appears-to-win-proxy-fight-b99255779z1-256623241.html

2Dalke, Horsfield trail Humphrey by one at Sage Valley

... If Dalke was the picture of steadiness, then Humphrey and Horsfield epitomized perseverance. Humphrey, of Greenwich, Conn., stood on the tee box of the par-3 16th at 5 under, the leader by three shots. A bogey there brought him one shot closer to ...

http://golfweek.com/news/2014/apr/24/junior-boys-golf-sage-valley-round-1-recap/

2Dalke, Horsfield trail Humphrey by one at Sage Valley

... If Dalke was the picture of steadiness, then Humphrey and Horsfield epitomized perseverance. Humphrey, of Greenwich, Conn., stood on the tee box of the par-3 16th at 5 under, the leader by three shots. A bogey there brought him one shot closer to ...

http://golfweek.com/news/2014/apr/24/junior-boys-golf-sage-valley-round-1-recap/

Gary Bettman says NHL not considering expansion into Seattle right now

... team and playing in a SoDo arena built by Ballmer and Hansen. But in an interview Wednesday at his office in Greenwich, Conn., Bartoszek admitted he doesn't see much hope of a SoDo deal happening anymore. One option Bartoszek began looking into this ...

http://seattletimes.com/html/hockey/2023453701_nhlinseattle25xml.html?syndication=rss

Greenwich Hosts 'Take Stand Against Racism' Event

The YWCA's "Stand Against Racism Day" will be held at Greenwich Town Hall on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Speakers at the event will include First Selectman Peter Tesei, YWCA President and Chief Executive Officer Adrianne Singer, Superintendent of Schools William McKersie and Greenwich High School students.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-hosts-take-stand-against-racism-event

The miniskirt turns 50

... a classic look, as are short skirts with bare legs in summer," said Anne Friday, 56, manager of Out of the Box, a Greenwich boutique that sells one or two miniskirts a week. Marley Sklover, 14, of Stamford, said she buys miniskirts, in all colors ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/The-miniskirt-turns-50-5426759.php

Mary Ann Clayton, Former Greenwich Resident

... City Island, NY until she married her husband, Dr. James Clayton, 60 years ago. They raised their six children in Greenwich. She and her husband retired 20 years ago to Cape Cod, having vacationed there for 20 years. She became an ardent golfer and ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/mary-ann-clayton-former-greenwich-resident

Greenwich classical concert series wraps up successful first year

Greenwich resident Shelly Cryer, who launched classical music concert series for young children and their families last, plans on continuing the program, known as Curiosity Concerts, into a second season.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-classical-concert-series-wraps-up-5426824.php

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... when she joins the New York City-based Cassatt String Quartet for a concert Sunday at the Stanwich School in Greenwich. It is the final performance in the inaugural season of the Curiosity Concerts series. Over the past eight months, top-flight ...

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-classical-concert-series-wraps-up-5426824.php

Greenwich Real Estate Sales Show Strong First Quarter

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich real estate market showed a strong first quarter, with increases in units sold and average price, according to recently released statistics.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwich-real-estate-sales-show-strong-first-quarter

Bites: Craft beer and gourmet pub grub

... several area establishments serving up craft beer and gourmet pub grub. Photo: Contributed Photo Gingerman, at 64 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich and 99 Washington Ave., Norwalk is one of several area establishments serving up craft beer and gourmet pub ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Bites-Craft-beer-and-gourmet-pub-grub-5426802.php

Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal of Michigan Native Convicted in 'Milkshake Murder'

... when Robert Kissel's millionaire real estate developer brother, Andrew, was stabbed to death in 2006 in his Greenwich, CT mansion. Books have been written and a Lifetime Television movie, " The Two Mr. Kissels ," detailed the deaths of the ...

http://ferndale.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/hong-kong-court-rejects-appeal-of-michigan-native-convicted-in-milkshake-murder

Port Chester Man Arrested on Weapons, Bad Check Charges in Connecticut

Written by Barbara Heins A motorist stopped by police about 5:30 p.m. April 19 on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, according to police.

http://portchester.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/port-chester-man-arrested-on-weapons-bad-check-charges-in-connecticut

Maritime Aquarium Honors Greenwich Man For Fundraising Work

Norwalk's Charles A. Hinnant and Greenwich's Basil G. Mavroleon will receive awards Thursday, April 24, from the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/norwalk-greenwich-men-be-honored-maritime-aquarium

Arianna Huffington Speaks At Luncheon To Benefit Greenwich's Family Centers

DARIEN, Conn. Arianna Huffington spoke about the importance of personal well-being Wednesday at the Center For HOPE 's fundraising luncheon at the Woodway Country Club in Darien.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/arianna-huffington-speaks-darien-benefit-family-centers

Tag Sales In And Around Greenwich

Norwalk's Charles A. Hinnant and Greenwich's Basil G. Mavroleon will receive awards Thursday, April 24, from the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/tag-sales-planned-fairfield-county-17

Man United keeps losses on the field

... shares were purchased by fans, which also helps support the stock price, Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Greenwich, Connecticut-based Interactive Brokers, said in a note. At the same time, investors' view of United's earnings outlook could ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=11243570&ref=rss

Bluefish home games return to WGCH

The Bridgeport Bluefish announced on Wednesday that for the second straight season, all home games will be broadcast on WGCH AM 1490 in Greenwich.

http://www.examiner.com/article/bluefish-home-games-return-to-wgch

Van's Hillshire

CHICAGO & GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Hillshire Brands Co. and private-equity firm Catterton Partners have announced that Hillshire Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Catterton portfolio company Van's Natural Foods.

http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/snacks-candy-news-data/articles/hillshire-brands-acquire-vans-natural

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Samantha Sim and Manuel Ampeloquio at their home in Danbury. Tuesday, April 22, 2014

... new survey published by one-stop wedding website theknot.com. "It's way more than that here. Way, way more," said Greenwich-based wedding planner Ashley Douglass . "I think I would say the average wedding in Fairfield County is about $75,000, and ...

http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/Wedding-bills-ring-5425378.php

Chilliwack flavour to the developing Chiefs roster for next season

... Chief Luke Esposito. Esposito joins the Chiefs after two seasons with the Brunswick School in his hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. "Ever since my brother tried out for the Chiefs two years ago, I've wanted nothing more than to be a Chilliwack ...

http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/sports/256413011.html

Fairfield County available office space tightens

... said it could take upwards of six months for a company to move into a space. The southern submarket (Stamford and Greenwich), which accounts for nearly half of available space within the entire market, saw the availability rate decrease of 5.4 ...

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Fairfield-County-available-office-space-tightens-5425650.php

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... said it could take upwards of six months for a company to move into a space. The southern submarket (Stamford and Greenwich), which accounts for nearly half of available space within the entire market, saw the availability rate decrease of 5.4 ...

http://m.newstimes.com/realestate/article/Fairfield-County-available-office-space-tightens-5425650.php

Hey, High Schoolers: This Contest is For You

... currently attending a public or private school within the following towns: Bridgeport Darien Easton Fairfield Greenwich Milford Monroe Newtown New Canaan Norwalk Redding Ridgefield Stamford Stratford Trumbull Westport Weston Wilton The essays should ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/hey-high-schoolers-this-contest-is-for-you-greenwich

A trip to Florence via fork and knife

David Corbo, one of the owners of Golden View Firenze, pours Karan, Brunello di Montalcino, one of their wines bottled and labeled privately for the restaurant on Railroad Avenue in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/A-trip-to-Florence-via-fork-and-knife-5424959.php

A trip to Florence via fork and knife

David Corbo, one of the owners of Golden View Firenze, pours Karan, Brunello di Montalcino, one of their wines bottled and labeled privately for the restaurant on Railroad Avenue in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-trip-to-Florence-via-fork-and-knife-5424959.php

Greenwich High School Ranks Among Best In Nation

Greenwich High School was named among the top public high schools in Connecticut and was one of only 500 schools nationwide to receive a gold medal in the annual U.S. News & World Report study .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-school-ranks-among-best-nation

Greenwich Under Fire Watch After Rain Moves Out

Despite overnight and morning rain Wednesday, conditions in Fairfield County will become dry and windy enough by Thursday that the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-under-fire-watch-after-rain-moves-out

Missing You

... son of Dana Phelps, one of the JMT clients, visits Kat at the police station, pleading for her help. His hometown Greenwich, Connecticut police force has refused to do anything. He got Kat's name by hacking into the JMT website and eavesdropping on ...

http://www.coastalbreezenews.com/2014/04/23/missing-you/

Greenwich Police Arrest Roundup

Recent arrests made by Greenwich Police include suspects charged in assault cases and for having a weapon in a motor vehicle.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-arrest-roundup

Roxbury High School Set to Host First Ever Student-run Media Conference on May 1

... we are so excited to see everything coming together." Speakers at the conference will be traveling from as far as Greenwich, Connecticut to present to students regarding the ever-growing realm of media. Speakers experience range from professionals ...

http://www.mypaperonline.com/roxbury-high-school-set-to-host-first-ever-student-run-media-conference-on-may-1.html

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Great Point Partners Makes Growth Recapitalization Investment in Corrona, Inc.

Great Point Partners, LLC, a Greenwich-based private investment firm focused on the health care industry, today announced a growth recapitalization investment in Corrona, Inc. .

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2014042233

Developer seeks approval on post office site

... The towers would be a buffed brown glass. However, the project hit a snag last year when preservationists and a Greenwich resident who hopes to start an art center in the building sued to stop the sale of the post office in federal court, arguing ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Developer-seeks-approval-on-post-office-site-5422724.php

Court grills prosecutor over insider trading cases

... the convictions of Anthony Chiasson, of Manhattan, and Todd Newman, of Needham, Mass. Chiasson, who co-founded Greenwich, Conn.-based Level Global Investors, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. Newman, who had worked for Stamford, Conn.-based ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/04/22/2938411/court-grills-prosecutor-over-insider.html#storylink=rss

Rainy Weather Causes Delays On I-95, Merritt In Darien

... said. Delays in the evening rush hour were reported for 25.7 miles on I-95 northbound between Exit 3 in Greenwich and Exit 26 in Bridgeport, the DOT said. Traffic was also congested for 23.2 miles on the Merritt Parkway northbound between Exit 31 in ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/rainy-weather-causes-delays-i-95-merritt-across-fairfield-county

GFA roundup: Boys lacrosse wins pairvisit|article-5421272|interleaved-29632-breaking-news|2

... Marcus rounded out GFA's doubles sweep with a 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 3. The GFA Sailing team squared off against Greenwich Academy and Brunswick School at Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT last week. GFA defeated Greenwich Academy 2-0 but lost ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/GFA-roundup-Boys-lacrosse-wins-pair-5421272.php