Greenwich Roundup: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Southbury's Van DerLaan advances to Met Junior semis; Greenwich's Troy loses in Round of 16

... made a 15-footer there," VanDerLaan said. "After that they just kept falling in." Third-seeded Christopher Troy of Greenwich saw his run in the tournament come to an end in Wednesday's Round of 16, losing to Michael Graboyes of Watchung, N.J., 3 and ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Southbury-s-Van-DerLaan-advances-to-Met-Junior-5626977.php

Office market stumbling, but players see signs of hope

... President James Ritman, left, and Executive Managing Director Steve Banker, right, pose for a photo in front of Greenwich Financial Center at 1 Fawcett Place in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry Newmark Grubb Knight ...

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Office-market-stumbling-but-players-see-signs-of-5625962.php

Letter: 'Himes Deserves the Opportunity To Represent Us Again'

... ntry, Jim Himes deserves his seat in congress, and the opportunity to represent us again. Drew Marzullo Democratic Greenwich Selectman

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/letter-himes-deserves-the-opportunity-to-represent-us-again

Revitalizing Greenwich Common

Making Greenwich Common a "premier attraction" in downtown Greenwich is the objective an ambitious project proposed by the Greenwich Parks & Recreation Department.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/revitalizing-greenwich-common

Greenwich office market showing signs of growth

The Fairfield County office market followed up a strong first quarter with a mixed bag of results during the second quarter, with the Greenwich submarket faring slightly better than the region.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-office-market-showing-signs-of-growth-5626190.php

David Fierro: Jason Caron looks for another run at Connecticut Open title

Paul Pastore of Greenwich High School during the Brunswick School Invitational Golf Tournament at the Round Hill Club, Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, April 24, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/David-Fierro-Jason-Caron-looks-for-another-run-5626437.php

Stamford office vacancy levels continue to lead county

... President James Ritman, left, and Executive Managing Director Steve Banker, right, pose for a photo in front of Greenwich Financial Center at 1 Fawcett Place in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry Newmark Grubb Knight ...

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Stamford-office-vacancy-levels-continue-to-lead-5626544.php

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The southwestern Connecticut office market followed up a strong first quarter with a mixed bag of results during the second quarter, with the vacancy rate of the southern submarket of Stamford and Greenwich outpacing the rest of the region.

http://m.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Stamford-office-vacancy-levels-continue-to-lead-5626544.php

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Greenwich home sales slowed in the second quarter, but those homes that did close went for bigger bucks compared with the same period a year ago, according to Houlihan Lawrence's latest Greenwich housing market report.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-home-sales-slow-in-Q2-5626409.php

GOP Questions Accuracy Of Malloy TV Ad

... a political campaign" at a film festival.'' McKinney, who is running in the August 12 Republican primary against Greenwich business executive Tom Foley , said, "A non-fictional analysis of the Malloy record would have to account for the $2.8 billion ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-malloy-ad-accuracy-0717-20140716,0,4323008.story

McKinney Cleared For Public Financing

... contest enters a more contentious phase in the waning days before the Aug. 12 primary. McKinney's rival, Greenwich businessman Tom Foley , released a new attack ad on Wednesday targeting both McKinney and Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who is ...

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-seec-mckinney-finances-0717-20140716,0,7435405.story

Greenwich home sales slow in Q2

Greenwich home sales slowed in the second quarter, but those homes that did close went for bigger bucks compared with the same period a year ago, according to Houlihan Lawrence 's latest Greenwich housing market report.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-home-sales-slow-in-Q2-5626409.php

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The Fairfield County office market followed up a strong first quarter with a mixed bag of results during the second quarter, with the Greenwich submarket faring slightly better than the region.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-office-market-showing-signs-of-growth-5626229.php

FOCUS: A Little of This, A Little of That -- Securing the West /...

... the republic intended?" Author John R. Van Atta teaches history and constitutional law at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT. He is the author of The Wolf by the Ears: The Missouri Crisis, 1819--1821, forthcoming from Johns Hopkins. Jackson ...

http://www.historywire.com/2014/07/focus-a-little-of-this-a-little-of-that-securing-the-west-jackson-pollocks-mural-on-love.html

Trumbull building departures temper slight improvement in county vacancy levels

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's Executive Vice President James Ritman, left, and Executive Managing Director Steve Banker, right, pose for a photo in front of Greenwich Financial Center at 1 Fawcett Place in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Trumbull-building-departures-temper-slight-5626176.php

Office market stumbling, but players see signs of hope

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's Executive Vice President James Ritman, left, and Executive Managing Director Steve Banker, right, pose for a photo in front of Greenwich Financial Center at 1 Fawcett Place in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Office-market-stumbling-but-players-see-signs-of-5625962.php

Veteran Educator Appointed Central Middle School Assistant Principal

An assistant principal and veteran teacher from Stratford has been appointed the new assistant principal in Greenwich's Central Middle School.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/veteran-educator-appointed-central-middle-school-assistant-principal

Video: TeenTalk Summit Promotes Mental Health in Schools

... get them to meet with me as well," said Mariangela Carr, the TeenTalk counselor at Brien McMahon High School. In Greenwich, there has been a TeenTalk counselor at Western Middle school for about 8 years, and Central Middle School is getting one this ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/19424/TeenTalk-Summit-Promotes-Mental-Health-in-Schools

Greenwich Man Sells Lou Gehrig-Autographed Glove At Auction for $287,500

A Greenwich resident auctioned off a Lou Gehrig-autographed baseball mitt for $287,500 during baseball's All-Star game festivities in Minnesota on Tuesday, according to Forbes.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-man-sells-lou-gehrig-autographed-glove-auction-287500

The Home Depot Now Selling MakerBot 3-D Printers at Select Stores in CA, IL and NY

... with leading companies, MakerBot Learning training programs, and its own retail stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, CT. MakerBot's products include the award-winning MakerBot Replicator line of 3D-printers which includes the MakerBot ...

http://www.piworld.com/article/makerbot-and-home-depot-bring-makerbot-3-d-printers-to-homedepotcom-select-stores/1

Greenwich Garden Experts Featured In NY Times For 'Garage That Bloomed'

GREENWICH, Conn. Two top landscaping and garden designers from Greenwich were featured in the Home & Garden Section of the New York Times in an article titled, "The Garage That Bloomed," about the creation of the Lotus Garden about 30 years ago.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-garden-experts-featured-ny-times-garage-bloomed

Stamford Police Taser Greenwich Man After Bar Incident

Stamford Police used a Taser to bring down a Greenwich man who was suspected of carrying a knife in a downtown Stamford bar, police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/stamford-police-taser-greenwich-man-after-bar-incident

Home Depot stores to begin selling MakerBot 3D printers

... test program to the chain's brick-and-mortar stores. Makerbot has three retail locations, in New York, Boston, and Greenwich, Conn., but the Home Depot partnership brings 3D printing to a much wider in-store clientele. In case you're wondering, a 3D ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2014/0715/Home-Depot-stores-to-begin-selling-MakerBot-3D-printers

The Property Report

... on the land acquisition and building of 250 units, parking and retail. Mr. Prouty moved last year to San Juan from Greenwich, Conn., and relocated his firm to the island. While his new residence lowers his personal tax bill, he said he also made the ...

http://online.wsj.com/articles/real-estate-investors-see-no-problem-with-puerto-rico-1405462907?tesla=y&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303984304580031344020661272.html

Democrats: Foley hid TV advertising expenditures

... the taxpayers to itemize his expenditures. The former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and private equity manager from Greenwich is seeking a rematch in November against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy , who defeated Foley by less than 6,500 votes in 2010. "Tom ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Democrats-Foley-hid-TV-adversiting-expenditures-5623623.php

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http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/send-us-your-news-tips_2bfd668b

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... mom is going to treasure those photos forever." Now through the end of August, the newly renovated studio at 54 Greenwich Ave. is asking parents to encourage their children to embrace their quirks and individuality as part of a new "Free to Be Me" ...

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Kids-photography-studio-turns-portraits-on-their-5623616.php