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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Registrator of Voters: Ballot Mixup Shouldn't Mean An...

The Greenwich Registrars of Voters expect that a re-vote won't be necessary for the 15-th state Assembly District race. Here is the explanation from the Greenwich Registrars of Voters regarding of the ballot snafu for District 1A early Election Day morning.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/could-ballot-mixup-mean-election-do-over-greenwichs-150th-district-0?

Nearly 56% of Greenwich Voters Have Cast Their Ballot

With 45 minutes left until the polls close in Greenwich, voter turnout stands at 55.86 percent or 17,996 of the 32,218 eligible voters. A total of 13,266 of 41.18 percent of registered voters went to the polls, according to the Registrar of Voters.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/nearly-one-third-greenwich-voters-have-cast-their-ballot-0?

Police: Greenwich Man, 40, Tries to Eat Printed Breathalyzer Results After DWI Arrest

Greenwich resident Kenneth Desormes, 40, was arrested on driving while intoxicated and related charges early Monday by New York State Police in Port Chester, and he allegedly tried to eat the breathalyzer printout during his booking. On Sunday, November 2, 2014 at approximately 5:30 a.m. State Police stopped a vehicle being driven by Kenneth Desormes, 40, of Greenwich, CT for speeding on Interstate 95. Troopers determined that Desormes was intoxicated and transported him to SP Tarrytown for processing.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/police-greenwich-man-40-tries-eat-printed-breathalyzer-results-after-dwi-arrest?

Updated: Greenwich Police Issue Warning: Man Reportedly 'Watching Children' in Byram

Greenwich Police say while nothing illegal has been reported, "there have been enough reports for us to remain watchful" of a pony-tailed man who's been seen watching children in the Byram neighborhood on the western end of town. "There have been several people who have had several contacts with him.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-issue-warning-man-reportedly-watching-children-byram-0?

Letter: Floren 'Exemplifies Honesty, Integrity, Civility'

The Town of Greenwich is blessed to have Livvy Floren serving as State Representative from the 149th District of Greenwich and Stamford. Livvy exemplifies honesty, integrity and civility.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-floren-exemplifies-honesty-integrity-civility-0?

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Having graduated a whopping 23 seniors from a team that won the FCIAC title and advanced to the state semifinals last year, there was some question as to how quickly this year's Greenwich High School boys soccer team would round into form. As this postseason continues to unfold, the answer to that question is becoming clearer and clearer: The Cardinals are as strong as ever.

http://m.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-tops-New-Milford-to-reach-Class-LL-boys-5874313.php

How Malloy won

... puts his speech back into his jacket pocket after speaking to supporters on election night at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey HARTFORD -- Union members and Democratic operatives played a sophisticated ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/How-Malloy-pulled-off-the-victory-5874196.php

Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, left, and his running...

Tom Foley supporters reacts to news that Governor Dannel Malloy had taken the lead in the election during an election night gathering of Republicans at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, left, and his running mate and candidate for Lt.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/GOP-could-have-avoided-gun-fight-by-picking-5874275.php

Greenwich tops New Milford to reach Class LL boys soccer quarterfinals

Having graduated a whopping 23 seniors from a team that won the FCIAC title and advanced to the state semifinals last year, there was some question as to how quickly this year's Greenwich High School boys soccer team would round into form. As this postseason continues to unfold, the answer to that question is becoming more and more clear: The Cardinals are as strong as ever.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Greenwich-tops-New-Milford-to-reach-Class-LL-boys-5874313.php

How Malloy pulled off the victory

... puts his speech back into his jacket pocket after speaking to supporters on election night at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey HARTFORD -- Union members and Democratic operatives played a sophisticated ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/How-Malloy-pulled-off-the-victory-5874196.php

Video: CT Deep Asks for Input regarding Wildlife Action Plan

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment Protection is in the process of updating the State's Wildlife Action Plan. Wednesday afternoon, conservationist and nature lovers came together at the Greenwich Audubon to contribute to the planning process.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/20981/CT-DEEP-Asks-for-Input-regarding-Wildlife-Action-Plan-

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... 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12 hours after Malloy stood on a downtown stage and proclaimed victory. The 62-year-old Greenwich investor declined to be interviewed for this report. But during an appearance Wednesday morning on WNPR radio in Hartford, Foley ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/How-Malloy-pulled-off-the-victory-5874196.php

a Drunk Man Eats DWI Test Results in Ultimately Unsuccessful Plan

A man faces multiple charges after attempting to eat his DWI breathalyzer test results after being arrested in Tarrytown, New York. According to the AP, New York state police stopped 40-year-old Kenneth Desormes, of Greenwich, Connecticut, when he was speeding on Interstate 95 at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

http://gawker.com/drunk-man-eats-dwi-test-results-in-ultimately-unsucces-1655085693?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gawker%2Ffull+%28Gawker%29

Those Fat Guys From Greenwich - Stick Fork In 'Em, Done

... Both in professional and personal life. For years, though not especially welcome, I attended 12-step meetings in Greenwich, Connecticut. In my novel "The Fat Guy From Greenwich," which made it to #60 on Amazon.com one snowy weekly, I captured their ...

http://speechwriting-ghostwriting.typepad.com/speechwriting_ghostwritin/2014/11/those-fat-guys-from-greenwich-stick-fork-in-em-done.html

Candidate Profile: Republicans Tom Foley and Heather Somers

Republican Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman and former diplomat, is hoping to claim the governor's mansion from Democrat Dannel Malloy, who beat him four years ago by a mere .05 percent of the vote. The Foley-Somers team may get an 11th hour boost as Independent petition candidate Joe Visconti abruptly withdrew from the race Sunday, endorsing Foley.

http://patch.com/connecticut/orange/candidate-profile-republicans-tom-foley-and-heather-somers-0?

XPO Logistics Loss Narrows as Revenue, Margins Climb

XPO Logistics Inc. narrowed its loss on an adjusted basis of $7.3 million, or 13 cents, compared with $10.9 million in the year-earlier period as revenue growth continued and margins improved. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company's revenue more than tripled to $662.5 million, reflecting a combination of acquisitions and 48% growth at its existing businesses.

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=36528

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... Room in downtown Hartford, Conn. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The incumbent Democrat governor retained office, defeating Greenwich Republican Tom Foley by a narrow margin in the 2014 gubernatorial election. Election Day 2014 offered what could have been a ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Business-groups-signal-relief-on-election-outcome-5873840.php

NY troopers arrest man for trying to eat DWI test

... charges after New York state police say he tried to eat his DWI test results. Troopers say Kenneth Desormes, of Greenwich, Connecticut, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 95 at 5:30 a.m. Sunday. After speaking with him, the troopers determined ...

http://www.reporterherald.com/ci_26861076/ny-troopers-arrest-man-trying-eat-dwi-test.html

Top high school football photos

At right, Austin Longi of Greenwich is tackled by Bridgeport Central's Manny Lavant during the high school football game between Greenwich High School and Bridgeport Central High School at Greenwich, Conn., Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2014.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/hsfootball/slideshow/Top-high-school-football-photos-of-Week-8-96874.php

The race for governor is too close to call

... for Connecticut governor, arrives with his wife, Leslie, to vote at a polling station at Glenville School in Greenwich, Conn., Nov. 4, 2014. Photo: JOHN KARSTEN MORAN, Karsten Moran/The New York Times Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, right, hugs ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/The-race-for-governor-is-too-close-to-call-5871077.php

O'Dea Retains 125th House Seat, GOP Holds Strong In New Canaan

... Scott Frantz turned back a challenge from Ed Heflin of the Green Party in the district, which also includes all of Greenwich and part of Stamford.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/odea-retains-125th-house-seat-gop-holds-strong-new-canaan

Connecticut governor's race

Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, speaks to supporters on election night at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Connecticut-governor-s-race-97034.php

Malloy: 'We are going to win this thing'

Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Foley, speaks to supporters on election night at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy gives a thumbs up beside Lt.

http://www.ctpost.com/election/results/article/The-race-for-governor-is-too-close-to-call-5870927.php

Malloy declares victory in Governora s race while votes still being counted

... A few minutes after the Malloy speech, a clearly irritated Tom Foley appeared at his campaign headquarters in Greenwich. He said he still wasn't sure he had lost, but believed he had probably lost the race. He complained that Malloy didn't wait for ...

http://wtnh.com/2014/11/05/malloy-declares-victory-in-governors-race-while-votes-still-being-counted/

Himes earns another termvisit|article-5871174|breaking_now-28471|2

... Himes, a Democrat, faced Debicella in a race to represent the Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Himes won the earlier contest in 2010. The mood was upbeat at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, as dozens of Himes ...

http://m.westport-news.com/local/article/Himes-earns-another-term-5871174.php

Once again, Malloy-Foley will go down to the wire

Elaina Hoeflein of Vernon cheers as Tom Foley's lead over Gov. Dannel P, Malloy grows as Foley supporters gather in Greenwich and watch as polling numbers come in across Connecticut on election night Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Connecticut's bruising gubernatorial race was still too close to call early this morning, with neither Gov. Dannel P. Malloy nor Republican challenger Tom Foley securing victory.

http://www.theday.com/article/20141104/NWS12/141109896/1070/FRONTPAGE

Himes earns another term

... Himes, a Democrat, faced Debicella in a race to represent the Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Himes won the earlier contest in 2010. The mood was upbeat at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, as dozens of Himes ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Himes-earns-another-term-5871174.php

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... Himes, a Democrat, faced Debicella in a race to represent the Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Himes won the earlier contest in 2010. The mood was upbeat at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, as dozens of Himes ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Himes-earns-another-term-5871174.php

Video: State Rep. Gail Lavielle Keeps her Seat

... close race for Governor of Connecticut, a re-match of 2010 in which Stamford native Dannel Malloy defeated Greenwich resident Tom Foley by less than 7,000 votes. Voter turnout is expected to play a major role in the race. Election Day 2014 also ...

http://westport.itsrelevant.com/content/20939/State-Rep.-Gail-Lavielle-Keeps-her-Seat

Why The Race For Governor Was So Close

Four years ago this week, after Dan Malloy pulled out a squeaker against Greenwich investor Tom Foley, the Democratic governor-elect would have been forgiven if he looked ahead and figured his re-election would be easier. The economy was still rough at the time, but by November 2014, he would preside over a rising economy, or so the forecasters promised.

http://www.courant.com/business/dan-haar/hc-haar-malloy-foley-close-race-2014-2-20141104-column.html