Greenwich Roundup: Monday, April 21, 2014

Monday, April 21, 2014

Greenwich Police Charge New Rochelle Man With Drunk Driving

A New Rochelle man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after Greenwich police pulled him over on Interstate 95 on Friday, April 18, according to ctpost.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-charge-new-rochelle-man-drunk-driving

New editors named at The News-Times

... editor of Hearst Connecticut Media , which includes The News-Times, Connecticut Post, The Advocate of Stamford and Greenwich Time, as well as five weeklies. "Together, they will drive aggressive, public-service journalism for the readers and ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/New-editors-named-at-The-News-Times-5419095.php

New Canaan rides big fifth inning past Fairfield Warde

... double play. Both teams play home games Tuesday at 4 p.m., as the Rams battle Harding and the Mustangs host Greenwich. Records: Fairfield Warde 3-3, 3-1 FCIAC; New Canaan 5-1, 3-1 FCIAC. Batteries: FW--Hunter Hewitt (L, 1-1), Billy Money (5) and ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-rides-big-fifth-inning-past-Fairfield-5419218.php

Brian Ratzan Joins Centerview Capital as Partner

... potential consumer and technology companies through separate funds. Centerview Capital's consumer fund is based in Greenwich, CT and is focused exclusively on making investments in the U.S. consumer industry. With approximately $500 million in ...

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2014042122

Masco bull's-eye second leg of housing rebound

... a year, investors now are signaling some optimism, according to Jim Stellakis, founder and director of research at Greenwich, Conn.-based research company Technical Alpha Inc. Shares rallied 3.5 percent on Feb. 11, the day after the manufacturer ...

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140415/NEWS01/140419921/masco-bulls-eye-second-leg-of-housing-rebound

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... editor of Hearst Connecticut Media, which includes The News-Times, Connecticut Post, The Advocate of Stamford and Greenwich Time, as well as five weeklies. "Together, they will drive aggressive, public-service journalism for the readers and citizens ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/New-editors-named-at-The-News-Times-5419095.php

Hot online retailer Birchbox raises $60 million in funding

... for a monthly fee, announced Monday that it has raised $60 million of Series B funding from a group led by Greenwich, Conn.-based Viking Global Investors, Crain's New York reported. Birchbox, which is set to open its first physical store this ...

http://www.chainstoreage.com/article/hot-online-retailer-birchbox-raises-60-million-funding

Heavy Traffic Reported On I-95, Merritt Parkway Through New Canaan

... the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Delays on I-95 northbound were reported for 24 miles from Exit 2 in Greenwich, through Stamford, Darien, Norwalk and Westport all the way to Exit 24 in Fairfield. Delays for 6.3 miles were reported on ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/heavy-traffic-reported-i-95-merritt-parkway-through-fairfield-county

Greenwich's Jacob Cohen returns the ball to Darien's Russell.... photo: 6166615 slideshow 847

Greenwich's Jacob Cohen returns the ball to Darien's Russell Mahaney during their tennis match at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166615.php

Greenwich's Trent Newman returns the ball to Darien's Tyler.... photo: 6166590 slideshow 847

Greenwich's Trent Newman returns the ball to Darien's Tyler Hatfield and James Teschner during their doubles tennis match at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166590.php

Greenwich tennis coach EJ Haskell talks with Dickon Hollister.... photo: 6166616 slideshow 847

Greenwich tennis coach EJ Haskell talks with Dickon Hollister during his tennis match against Sammy Alptekin at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166616.php

Darien's Harrison Walter returns the ball to Greenwich's Axel.... photo: 6166628 slideshow 847

Darien's Harrison Walter returns the ball to Greenwich's Axel Hebrand during their tennis match at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166628.php

Darien's Charlie Brooks returns the ball to Greenwich's Max.... photo: 6166621 slideshow 847

Darien's Charlie Brooks returns the ball to Greenwich's Max Minichetti and Robert Graham during their doubles tennis match at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166621.php

Greenwich's Robert Graham returns the ball to Darien's Cooper.... photo: 6166592 slideshow 847

Greenwich's Robert Graham returns the ball to Darien's Cooper Murray and Charlie Brooks during their doubles tennis match at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, April 14, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6166592.php

Westchester Home To Three Of The Richest Neighborhoods In America

... urchase residents is $464,955, according to the study. The so-called "Golden Triangle" neighborhood in mid-country Greenwich, Conn. was ranked the richest neighborhood in the country, according to the study.

http://somers.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/westchester-home-three-richest-neighborhoods-america

Greenwich Hosts Meeting On Intersection Reconfiguration

The town of Greenwich and the Connecticut Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss the reconfiguration of the intersection of North Street, Fairfield Road and Parsonage Road.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-hosts-meeting-intersection-reconfiguration

DNA Evidence Links Ridgefield Man To Fatal Greenwich Parking Lot Accident

DNA evidence found on Vyacheslav Cherepov's vehicle has linked the Ridgefield resident to the fatal accident that killed Meghan Beebe in a Greenwich parking lot last year, according to the Stamford Advocate.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/dna-evidence-links-ridgefield-man-fatal-greenwich-parking-lot-accident

Dorothea S. Hamilton, Former Resident Of Greenwich

Hamilton was born Aug. 6, 1932, in New York City, and was raised in East Hampton, N.Y., and Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dorothea-s-hamilton-former-resident-greenwich

Hillshire Brands Acquires Van's Natural Foods

Chicago-based The Hillshire Brands Co. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Van's Natural Foods from private equity firm Catterton Partners, Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/87991-hillshire-brands-acquires-vans-natural-foods

Hillshire agrees to buy Van's Natural Foods for $165 million

... healthy breakfast foods. Van's is expected to have net sales of $60 million this year, Chicago-based Hillshire and Greenwich, Connecticut-based Catterton said today in a statement. The deal is expected to be completed next month. Hillshire Chief ...

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140421/business/140429822/

Dine at Terra and Mediterraneo This Week and Support Greenwich United Way

From Monday, April 28, to Sunday, May 4, the Greenwich restaurants Terra and Mediterraneo will raise monies for the Greenwich United Way by hosting a "Week of Caring."

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/dine-at-terra-and-mediterraneo-week-of-april-27-and-support-united-way

Centerview Capital names new partner

... Ratzan worked at Pamplona Capital Management where he served as a partner and head of U.S. private equity. GREENWICH, Conn., April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Centerview Capital today announced that Brian K. Ratzan has joined the firm as a partner in ...

http://www.pehub.com/2014/04/centerview-capital-names-new-partner/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Hillshire Brands to Acquire Van's Natural Foods from Catterton Partners

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

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20140421005338&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Hillshire Brands to Acquire Vana s Natural Foods from Catterton Partners

Greenwich Police Investigating Several Thefts

Greenwich Police are investigating several thefts including construction tools taken from a new home construction site.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-investigating-several-thefts

Greenwich-Based Family Centers Awarded $10K Grant By Priceline

GREENWICH, Conn. Norwalk-based Priceline.com awarded Family Centers with a $10,000 grant to help the agency offer preschool scholarships to needy families throughout Fairfield County.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-based-family-centers-awarded-10k-grant-priceline

Kenneth Parker, 89; WW II Veteran; International Traveler Who Visited 7 Continents

Kenneth Lewis Parker, 89, of Greenwich, CT, died on April 16, 2014, ending a lifelong love affair with his wife Mary "Judy" Jule.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/obituary--kenneth-parker

Teens Charged Following Fight

A pair of Greenwich teens received minor injuries and misdemeanor summons in connection with a fight in a town park.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/teens-charged-following-fight

Spin To Win Soul Cycle Ride to Benefit AVID

Announcing a Soul Cycle Ride to benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education's AVID College Assistance Program "Spin to Win" will be held Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m. at Soul Cycle, 266 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/spin-to-win-soul-cycle-ride-to-benefit-avid_c1e07f81

Norwalk's Priceline Grants $10K To Greenwich's Family Centers

GREENWICH, Conn. Norwalk-based Priceline.com awarded Family Centers with a $10,000 grant to help the agency offer preschool scholarships to needy families throughout Fairfield County.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-based-family-centers-awarded-10k-grant-priceline

Conn.'s urban rot of perpetual poverty

... that preservation of farmland and prevention of "suburban sprawl" are compelling issues. Riding the train from Greenwich to Hartford gives a contrary impression. Thanks to Amtrak, such a trip is still possible for those who can deal with the bumps, ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20140421/OP03/304219997/1069/rss06

New Animated Video Created by Pulitzer-Prize Winning Cartoonist Matt...

The "10 Million Kids" video on Dyslexia will be previewed at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Benefit on April 25 in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11778293.htm

Himes, Esty hold fundraising advantages

... District congressional race as a would-be challenger to the Democratic incumbent, Jim Himes. He's photographed in Greenwich, Conn. on Friday February 28, 2014. Photo: Dru Nadler Holding his book "Battle on the Home Front," Carl Higbie, a former Navy ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Himes-Esty-hold-fundraising-advantages-5416978.php

Garden Catering vs. Wally's Chicken Coop

... trade secrets. The State of Connecticut awaits answers in the pending lawsuit between eateries Garden Catering of Greenwich, Conn. and Wally's Chicken Coop of that the case may proceed and a trial is scheduled for mid-May. In December 2011, Frank ...

http://www.dailycampus.com/garden-catering-vs-wally-s-chicken-coop-1.3162491

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