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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

I-95 Bridge Inspections to Close Lanes From Exits 2-6

... of Transportation says inspection work will be performed on the bridge joints on I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and will require daytime lane closures on Thursday, Feb. 20. Inspection work associated with the asphaltic plug joints in the ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/i95-bridge-inspections-in-stamford-greenwich-means-lane-closures-on-thursday-darien

I-95 Bridge Inspections Will Cause Lane Closures in Greenwich, Stamford

... of Transportation says inspection work will be performed on the bridge joints on I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and will require daytime lane closures on Thursday, Feb. 20. Inspection work associated with the asphaltic plug joints in the ...

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/i95-bridge-inspections-in-stamford-greenwich-means-lane-closures-on-thursday-stamford

Connecticut's Olympians

... in the ladies' free skating. Jonathan Quick (Hamden, Milford), Max Pacioretty (New Canaan), Kevin Shattenkirk (Greenwich), hockey, U.S.: Advanced to semifinals with 5-2 win over the Czech Republic. Shattenkirk had an assist and Quick was the goalie ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Connecticut-s-Olympians-5249611.php

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... in the ladies' free skating. Jonathan Quick (Hamden, Milford), Max Pacioretty (New Canaan), Kevin Shattenkirk (Greenwich), hockey, U.S.: Advanced to semifinals with 5-2 win over the Czech Republic. Shattenkirk had an assist and Quick was the goalie ...

http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Connecticut-s-Olympians-5249611.php

Gubernatorial Candidate McKinney Of Fairfield Calls For 10 GOP Debates

... said the four candidates who participated and the two who did not former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley of Greenwich and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti "owe it to Connecticut Republicans to hold similar debates across the state." "Connecticut ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/politics/gubernatorial-candidate-mckinney-fairfield-calls-10-gop-debates

Starwood Capital Explores IPO

... him with the opportunity to partially cash out after building Starwood Capital over the last 20-plus years. "The Greenwich, Conn.-based firm's talks are still in the exploratory stage and may not lead to an IPO," Journal sources note. While Starwood ...

http://www.nacdonline.org/Resources/RSSDetail.cfm?RSSID=90056

Obituary: Craig Sakin

... as a coat hanger salesman, Sakin rose to become a founder and senior managing partner at Catterton Partners in Greenwich, Connecticut, a private equity firm worth billions of dollars with a portfolio of small to mid-sized companies under management. ...

http://www.aspentimes.com/news/10244148-113/sakin-aspen-colorado-craig

Greenwich Police Investigate 2 Home Burglaries

Greenwich Police are investigating the daytime burglaries of two homes in town. The first theft was reported at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 17 by the resident of an apartment on Hamilton Avenue in the Chickahominy neighborhood of town, according to police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-investigate-2-home-burglaries

Crash Clogs West Putnam Avenue

Greenwich Police and Fire departments are at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on West Putnam Avenue, in front of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crash-clogs-west-putnam-avenue

Sun Will Give Way To Rain, Melting Wednesday In Greenwich

The sunny skies across Fairfield County on Wednesday morning will give way to clouds and rain by the afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/sun-will-give-way-rain-melting-wednesday-fairfield-county

Resident Faces Larceny, Criminal Impersonation Charges

A Greenwich man is facing larceny and criminal impersonation charges in connection with the purchase of a bicycle at a downtown Greenwich shop.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/resident-faces-larceny-criminal-impersonation-charges

Ann M. Egan, 71, Of Stamford, Homemaker

... McGovern (Kevin) of Wilton, Tara Travers (Frank) of Wilton; seven grandchildren; sister, Margaret "Peggy" Guido of Greenwich; brother, William Kelly of Stamford; many nieces, nephews; cousins; and several lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ann-m-egan-71-stamford-homemaker

Anyone for orchids from Taiwan?

Those with a passion for orchids, for the newest cultivated creations of this endlessly variable flower, stopped in at the Greenwich Garden Education Center recently to enjoy the twice-yearly visit of The Orchidphile -- also known as Carol Raven -- and her Orchid Trunk Show.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Anyone-for-orchids-from-Taiwan-267446.php

Pair Faces Illegal Credit Card Use Charges at Car Dealership

... were accused of using a fraudulent American Express card to purchase parts for a Mercedes Benz. According to a Greenwich Police report, the men were arrested Feb. 14 after they returned to Mercedes Benz of Greenwich, 261 W. Putnam Ave. to pick up ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/pair-faces-illegal-auto-repair-charges-in-greenwich

Dixieland Band To Pave Way for Lent

Second Congregational Church invites the community to join in preparing for Lent in the Mardi Gras spirit with a Dixieland band on Sunday, March 2. The Crescent City Ramblers band, based in Nanuet, N.Y., will provide a flavorful accompaniment to the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the church, at 139 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Dixieland-Band-To-Pave-Way-for-Lent21599.shtml

How you could blow the latest huge Powerball jackpot

... to separate you and your newfound wealth: HOME BY THE SEA? About $130 million would get you Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Conn. The 13,500-square-foot home once owned by the Lauder Greenway family has 12 bedrooms and seven full bathrooms on 50 ...

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014302190054

Terry Thompson Concert Highlights 'Country Weekend' At Greenwich Church

The weekend event will feature a concert from singer Terry Thompson, a potluck supper and dancing from Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23, at Second Congregational Church at 139 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/terry-thompson-concert-highlights-country-weekend-greenwich-church

Greenwich Holds Hurricane Sandy Flood Mitigation Assistance Workshops

The town of Greenwich Conservation Commission will host a workshop for all residents who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy at Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will provide up-to-date information on home elevation and about all assistance available as a result of the storm.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-holds-hurricane-sandy-flood-mitigation-assistance-workshops

Man Stopped For Speeding In Greenwich Gets Six Years For Drug Trafficking

A Brooklyn, N.Y., man who was stopped for speeding on Interstate 95 in Greenwich in January 2013 has been sentenced to six years in prison for drug trafficking.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-stopped-speeding-greenwich-gets-six-years-drug-trafficking

56 Sherwood Place Is The Greenwich Daily Voice House Of The Week

A Brooklyn, N.Y., man who was stopped for speeding on Interstate 95 in Greenwich in January 2013 has been sentenced to six years in prison for drug trafficking.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/56-sherwood-place-greenwich-daily-voice-house-week

Greenwich's Swim Across America Leaders Mark World Cancer Day

STAMFORD, Conn. Leaders from the Stamford-based Alliance for Gene Therapy and the Stamford-Greenwich Swim Across America joined forced to mark World Cancer Day and raise funds to fight cancer.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/stamfords-alliance-cancer-gene-therapy-marks-world-cancer-day