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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Life and death: police dispatchers handle it all

Civilian dispatcher Dan Caruso talks about the process of dispatching 911 calls at his desk in the dispatch room of the Greenwich Police Department in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, April 16, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Life-and-death-police-dispatchers-handle-it-all-6210304.php

Greenwich Woman In Running for Miss America Title Entertains the Town's Seniors

Greenwich resident Pippa Leigh has been very busy around the state of Connecticut the past few weeks, as part of the Miss America Organization. Leigh is Miss Hockanum Valley 2015 and she's taking service to the community as a very important part of her reign.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-woman-running-miss-america-title-entertains-towns-seniors-0?

The Great Unbundling - Return To Common Sense

... clinical depression. At the end of the 1990s, whenin a typical brutal seasonal depression I had my lawyer in Greenwich, Connecticut send for the clinical notes. They weren't really a surprise. From the get-go, it seemed,the therapist and were not ...

http://speechwriting-ghostwriting.typepad.com/speechwriting_ghostwritin/2015/04/the-great-unbundling-return-to-common-sense.html

Just Across the Greenwich Border -- 'The Quintessentials'

Manhattanville College's elite pop vocal group, The Quintessentials, will give a concert on Wednesday evening, April 22 at 8 p.m. The performance will take place in the Berman Students' Center Theatre on the College's campus at 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY. The Quintessentials have been performing with their energetic close-harmony renditions of American popular standards since 2001.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/just-across-greenwich-border-quintessentials-0?

A Greenwich WOW House: An Award-Winning Spec House in the Mid-Country

Set in the desirous mid-country area of town, this New England shingle style residence was designed by Steven Mueller architects that is a HOBI award -winner for 2014 Best Spec Home in Connecticut. Encompassing 5-plus acres that border preservation land, the 9,100 sq.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-wow-house-award-winning-spec-house-mid-country-0?

Greenwich Traffic Alert: Road Work Forces Lane Closure on I-95

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced Sunday morning that it has crews performing road work on I-95 northbound until noon Sunday. The work is being performed on the five-mile stretch between Exits 2 and 5. The right lane is closed.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-traffic-alert-road-work-forces-lane-closure-i-95-1?

The lasting appeal of TV's top woman: 'Judge Judy'

... with your strong suit. Concentrate on what you are naturally adept at." She splits her time between her 13-acre Greenwich, Connecticut, estate - which features a sprawling jardin à la française - Florida and California, where the show ...

http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150419/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150419991/101087/NEWS11

Greenwich turns to a sellers' market

The home at 56 Clapboard Ridge Road in Greenwich is on the market for $6.7 million, listed with Houlihan Lawrence. Homes throughout town are seeing heightened demand in recent months.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-turns-to-a-sellers-market-6207299.php

Greenwich turns to a sellers' market

The home at 56 Clapboard Ridge Road in Greenwich is on the market for $6.7 million, listed with Houlihan Lawrence. Homes throughout town are seeing heightened demand in recent months.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-turns-to-a-sellers-market-6207299.php

Greenwich turns to a sellers' market

The home at 56 Clapboard Ridge Road in Greenwich is on the market for $6.7 million, listed with Houlihan Lawrence. Homes throughout town are seeing heightened demand in recent months.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-turns-to-a-sellers-market-6207299.php

Founders of Starfish Connection Honored by the Young Mariners Foundation

The program, founded by Mayor David Martin and his wife Judy, helps youngsters in Greenwich and Stamford learn at sea. The Young Mariners Foundation honored Judy Martin and Stamford Mayor David Martin, founders of Starfish Connection Inc., a partner of YMF, at its fourth annual Keeping Kids on Course gala on Thursday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/founders-starfish-connection-honored-young-mariners-foundation-0?

The Fifth Annual Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival Returns Sept. 24-26...

The fifth annual GREENWICH WINE+FOOD FESTIVAL, presented by Serendipity magazine and benefits Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation , will be taking place Thursday, September 24- Saturday, September 26 at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Conn. The festival will feature a Dinner Under the Stars on Thursday, September 24, the Most Innovative Chefs Gala on Friday, September 25 and the Culinary Village, featuring Little Big Town's performance, on Saturday, September 26. "Our fifth year is positioned to be our best year yet, celebrating food, community, charity, culture and music," said Suni Unger, Founder & CEO of Unger Publishing, the publisher of Serendipity magazine.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/fifth-annual-greenwich-wine-food-festival-returns-sept-24-26-more-200-restaurants-and-vendors-and?

Saturday, April 18, 2015

'Madagascar: Ghosts Of The Past' Exhibit Opens At Greenwich's Bruce Museum

... Children under five are free. On Tuesdays, individual admission is free. The Bruce Museum is at 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.brucemuseum.org or call ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/madagascar-ghosts-past-exhibit-opens-greenwichs-bruce-museum

Colorful opening to garden season at Armstrong Court

The Spring Gardeners' Parade marks the opening day for the Armstrong Court Community Garden at Armstrong Court in Greenwich, Conn., April 18, 2015. Photo: Keelin Daly The Spring Gardeners' Parade marks the opening day for the Armstrong Court Community Garden at Armstrong Court in Greenwich, Conn., April 18, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Colorful-opening-to-garden-season-at-Armstrong-6208916.php

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... credit. She wasn't doing it on the campaign trail just to get votes," said state Rep. Livvy Floren , who is from Greenwich like McMahon. "She can do a lot of good. I think she cares very much about the future of the Republican Party ." McMahon, who, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/McMahon-still-looms-large-over-GOP-politics-6208935.php

Video: Armstrong Court Community Garden Open for Planting

... remember format heir home country," said Founder and President Patty Sechi. Officials say there is a population in Greenwich that is considered "food insecure" meaning they don't have fresh food available to them. "We have great grocery stores, but ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22935/Armstrong-Court-Community-Garden-Open-for-Planting

Darien's Jack Parudue Super 15 Boys Hockey MVP

In the Division I final that pitted No. 2 Darien against top-seeded Greenwich and two top-flight goaltenders in the Blue Wave 's Chris Massie and the Cardinals' Bryan Archino, offense would certainly not rule the day.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Darien-s-Jack-Parudue-Super-15-Boys-Hockey-MVP-6208797.php

Darien's Chris Gerwig named Hearst Connecticut Media Group Super 15 Boys Hockey Coach of the Year

Those two words were how Darien hockey coach Chris Gerwig described his historic 2014-2015 season after beating Greenwich 1-0 in the Division I state title game. The win gave Darien its first hockey championship since 1969; and just two weeks earlier Gerwig and the Blue Wave defeated that same Cardinals team 5-3 to defend their FCIAC title.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Darien-s-Chris-Gerwig-named-Hearst-Connecticut-6208793.php

Darien's Jack Parudue Super 15 Boys Hockey MVP

In the Division I final that pitted No. 2 Darien against top-seeded Greenwich and two top-flight goaltenders in the Blue Wave 's Chris Massie and the Cardinals' Bryan Archino, offense would certainly not rule the day.

http://m.newstimes.com/sports/article/Darien-s-Jack-Parudue-Super-15-Boys-Hockey-MVP-6208797.php

Darien's Chris Gerwig named Hearst Connecticut Media Group...

Those two words were how Darien hockey coach Chris Gerwig described his historic 2014-2015 season after beating Greenwich 1-0 in the Division I state title game. The win gave Darien its first hockey championship since 1969; and just two weeks earlier Gerwig and the Blue Wave defeated that same Cardinals team 5-3 to defend their FCIAC title.

http://m.newstimes.com/sports/article/Darien-s-Chris-Gerwig-named-Hearst-Connecticut-6208793.php

MakerBot fires 20 percent of its staff at the order of the 3D printing company's new CEO

... In addition to the layoffs, MakerBot has decided to close its three retail locations in New York; Boston; and Greenwich, Connecticut. "With these changes, we will focus our efforts on improving and iterating our products, growing our 3D ecosystem, ...

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/makerbot-fires-20-percent-of-its-staff-at-the-order-of-the-3d-printing-companys-new-ceo/

Find Open Houses in Greenwich This Weekend Including An 11,000-Square-Foot Golf Club Road Colonial

Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the Greenwich area and new homes for sale. These real estate listings come to Patch in a direct feed from Zillow and automatically update to show the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/find-open-houses-greenwich-weekend-including-11000-square-foot-golf-club-road-colonial?

Gladys Knight Headlines Stamford Gala For Dana's Angels Research Trust

GREENWICH, Conn. Dana's Angels Research Trust, a Greenwich-based nonprofit fighting for a cure for the rare and fatal Niemann-Pick Type C disease, is gearing up for its annual DART Gala in Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/gladys-knight-headlines-gala-danas-angels-research-trust-greenwich

Bruce Phillip Fuller

Bruce was a '54 graduate of St. John's Prep, graduated from Temple University, and received a Masters of Art from Columbia University. Bruce served in the US Marine Corp Reserves for 8 years, and had a distinguished teaching and coaching career within the Greenwich, CT.

http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150418/OBITUARIES/150419467/101063

Greenwich woman a child of the Holocaust

Judith Kallman, of Greenwich, shares her story of Holocaust survival in a new book, "A Candle in My Heart." Kallman sits at her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/local/article/Greenwich-woman-a-child-of-the-Holocaust-6208028.php

2 Greenwich Streets Are Among The Most Expensive in the Country

... ian Creek Island Road on Surfside in Biscayne Bay where four of the richest men in America live - including former Greenwich resident Eddie Lampert.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/2-greenwich-enclaves-are-among-most-expensive-country-0?

Friday, April 17, 2015

Things to do in and around Greenwich

For the latest events and activities happening in Greenwich, turn to For the Record. To have your event included, submit a description, date, time, price and contact information.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6205051.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich Avenue

The windows at 160 Greenwich Ave. are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207988.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich...

The windows at 160 Greenwich Avenue are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207447.php

Leggiadro, a new high-end women's store, to open on Greenwich Avenue

The windows at 160 Greenwich Avenue are popping with color, as the name Leggiadro -- Italian for "light and airy" -- was recently painted in a cheerful pink, heralding a new women's clothing store known for its bright colors. The store, which is set to open in early May, marks the 14th Leggiadro location in the country, and will be swiftly followed by the 15th, set to open in Chicago later this year.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Leggiadro-a-new-high-end-women-s-store-to-open-6207447.php

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner in Greenwich for a Fundraiser

He stopped by a Darien restaurant earlier on Friday and said he was in the area for a fundraising event in Greenwich. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner paid a visit to the Goose restaurant in Darien today, and was in the area for a fundraising event in Greenwich, the restaurant's manager, Matthew Polidoro said.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/us-house-speaker-john-boehner-greenwich-fundraiser-0?

Celebrate Arbor Day, Greenwich Tree Conservancy at a Tree Party

Greenwich Tree Conservancy's 8th Anniversary Celebration Tree Party with the theme of "For the Love of Trees," will be held on Friday, April 24, same day as Arbor Day, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McArdle's Greenhouse on Arch Street in Greenwich. This year, the Tree Conservancy is celebrating Greenwich's 375th anniversary with the goal of planting of 375 trees on public and non-profit lands in Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/celebrate-arbor-day-greenwich-tree-conservancy-tree-party-0?

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner Makes a Surprise Visit to Darien

... outside in the parking lot. Polidoro said he was told by a Secret Service agent that the fundraising event is in Greenwich, but wasn't told anything more about it. A Republican official at the state level, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/us-house-speaker-john-boehner-makes-surprise-visit-darien-0?

Carrington to Appeal RMBS-Related Lawsuit Judgment

Carrington Capital Management is appealing a judgment by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut awarding a mortgage-backed securities investor at least $1.3 million in contractual damages. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company on April 16 filed a notice of appeal in the case, according to a spokeswoman.

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/secondary/carrington-to-appeal-rmbs-related-lawsuit-judgment-1048991-1.html

Standard Register hosting potential buyers since bankruptcy filing

... any of these unnamed buyers could be planning to move the headquarters or break the company into pieces for sale. Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Silver Point - which agreed to the initial bid for Standard Register - has said it plans to keep ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/17/standard-register-hosting-potential-buyers-since.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_47+%28Telecom+Industry+News%29

Greenwich Man Is Accused of Threatening to Kill Neighbor

A 79-year-old Greenwich man was issued a misdemeanor summons by police, after he allegedly threatened to kill a neighbor. According to a Greenwich Police, the man who "had been aggressive and confrontational several other occasions over the last two years," made the threat on Wednesday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-man-accused-threatening-kill-neighbor-0?

Creating for Community Local Students Make Bowls for Greenwich's...

Students from several local schools including Greenwich Country Day, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Cloonan Middle School, and Westhill High School, as well as Lakeside Pottery, made and donated bowls to Greenwich's food pantry Neighbor to Neighbor. The bowls will be displayed at Neighbor to Neighbor's 40th anniversary benefit "Filling Bowls for 40 years" on April 24 at the Milbrook Club in Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/creating-community-local-students-make-bowls-greenwichs-neighbor-neighbors-40th-anniversary?

On the Greenwich Market: A Sprawling Whitney Drive Ranch on 4 Acres

Zillow.com's latest listings in Greenwich including this home abutting a nature preserve that's on the market for $1.75 million. These real estate listings come to Patch in a direct feed from Zillow and automatically update to show the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-market-sprawling-whitney-drive-ranch-4-acres-0?

Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near Westport

... of the "Best Places to Work-and with good reason.59 minutes ago from The Ladders NEWOpen Systems Technologies - Greenwich, CTJob Description Were looking for a high-energy, self-starting Product Manager . You will make an immediate impact, work with ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/help-wanted-jobs-and-near-westport-3?

Connecticut Playmakers to Present Dinner with Disney, Begin. 5/8

Connecticut Playmakers' production of Dinner with Disney at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich in May is the sixth collaboration for the theatre company of a long-time creative partnership of director Michele Grace of Fairfield and jazz pianist Chris Coogan of Weston. The show opens May 8 and runs weekend performances through May 24 with cabaret-style seating so audience members may bring in food and beverages.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Connecticut-Playmakers-to-Present-DINNER-WITH-DISNEY-Begin-58-20150417

10 Notorious Tax Cheats: Queen Of Mean Leona Helmsley Proved Little People Can Put You In Jail

... 2003, in New York. Helmsley, who was reviled as the "queen of mean," and went to prison as a tax cheat, died in Greenwich, Ct., on Aug. 20, 2007. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, File) In 1983, the Helmsleys bought a home Greenwich, Connecticut. The price ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/04/17/10-notorious-tax-cheats-queen-of-mean-leona-helmsley-proved-little-people-can-put-you-in-jail/

Cos Cob Woman Is Accused of Smoking Pot Near School

A Cos Cob woman is facing drug-related charges after Greenwich Police say she was seen smoking pot in a pipe while sitting in the Bible Street Park. The incident unfolded shortly after noon on Wednesday as "numerous children were playing in the area," according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/cos-cob-woman-accused-smoking-pot-near-school-0?

Narcotics Officers Earn Award Following Drug Investigations

Following three major drug arrests in March, members of the Greenwich Police Department's Narcotics Section have received the department's Officer of the Month award. The officers, who are not being identified by the department for security reasons, have received the award for their involvement in three major narcotics investigations in March.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/narcotics-officers-earn-award-following-drug-investigations-0?

Weston Woman Tells Her Story Of Survival At Greenwich Holocaust Event

It's been nearly seven decades since the end of World War II, when the horrors committed by the Nazis against Jews, Poles, Russians and others were discovered. At an event at Temple Shalom in Greenwich, the 6 million people lost in the Holocaust were remembered and honored.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-gathers-temple-sholom-keep-stories-holocaust-alive

Greenwich Brothers Organize Project Yellow Light Teams

GREENWICH, Conn. Grand Prix New York will host the third annual 90-minute endurance Project Yellow Light Race on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Greenwich teens Ben Albano, a first-year student at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, along with his brothers Addison, a senior at Brunswick School, and Austen, a sophomore at King, are organizing the race and signing up participants from high schools throughout Fairfield County and Westchester County, N.Y. Last year's event raised $1,000 more than the 2013 race, garnering a total of $3,200 for Project Yellow Light, which promotes awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-residents-organize-project-yellow-light-teams

New Anchor Anastos Headlines Benefit For Soup Kitchen Serving New Canaan

... House, one of the largest programs of Catholic Charities, serves the greater Stamford area, including, New Canaan, Greenwich and Darien. The guests at New Covenant House include the poor and disadvantaged, including the homeless, working poor, ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/news-anchor-anastos-headlines-breakfast-benefit-stamford-soup-kitchen

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Sherman embraces its small-town appeal

In an area where traffic lights grow scarce and where, unofficially, "the country" begins, lies Sherman, Fairfield County's last frontier. The northernmost town in the county lacks the boundlessness of Bridgeport and the shore clubs of Greenwich.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sherman-embraces-its-small-town-appeal-6205468.php

New Canaan girls lacrosse tops Wilton

... New Canaan will host Eastport/South Manor (NY) Saturday at 6 p.m. at Dunning Stadium. Wilton -- which also lost to Greenwich (11-10) this week -- travels to Middle Country (NY) Saturday at 1:30 p.m. "We want to get better. And playing Long Island ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-girls-lacrosse-tops-Wilton-6205259.php

Greenwich kids learn water safety at ZAC Camp

Leslie DeJesus, 8, of Greenwich, chants her swimming group's song on the last day of ZAC Camp at the Boys and Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, April 16, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-kids-learn-water-safety-at-ZAC-Camp-6205134.php

Mandel's Lone Pine Quits Hong Kong to Start San Francisco Office

Stephen Mandel's $29 billion Lone Pine Capital plans to move its Hong Kong office to a new one in San Francisco. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund firm cited research benefits for the relocation, which will occur later this year, according to a letter, a copy of which was obtained by Bloomberg.

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NMX5FN6K50YC01-40L818VLBL5A408DQI79I78UM9

Brownfield breaks an imperative

... redevelopment. And how doubly refreshing to see a suburban legislator, particularly a Republican legislator from Greenwich, speaking enthusiastically about the bill's prospects. State Sen. Scott Frantz , that legislator, said "This is a chance to ...

http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Brownfield-breaks-an-imperative-6205084.php

Voices of Greenwich opens at Historical Society

Museum curator Karen Frederick shows the upcoming Greenwich Voices exhibit at the Greenwich Historical Society in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Voices-of-Greenwich-opens-at-Historical-Society-6204634.php

Cooperative police effort nabs notorious band of thieves

When the bang of a gavel sent three armed robbers to lengthy prison sentences in late February, it marked the end of a crime wave that terrorized homeowners in southern Connecticut, including Ridgefield, and Westchester County, N.Y. It also capped a long, intricate effort by investigators to track and capture the trio of robbers -- Paul DiBiase, 59, his brother Daniel DiBiase , 58, and Jason Foskey , 36. "It was very labor-intensive," said Greenwich Detective Sgt. Kristopher Shockley , one of the lead investigators on the case.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/printpromotion/article/Cooperative-police-effort-nabs-notorious-band-of-6204318.php

Port Chester's Capitol Hosts Kids For Rockin' Afternoon

... "I think this is great, and the children are so engaged in this; it's wonderful," said Cohen. Yassamin Vaden, of Greenwich, Conn., attended for the first time with her daughter, niece and nephew. "The children are having a grand time, and I love it ...

http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/port-chesters-capitol-hosts-kids-rockin-afternoon

Greenwich home turns to art to help sale

... into the house." The solution is a three-week exhibit, featuring several Brooklyn-based artists, including former Greenwich resident Ella Yang , a representational oil painter. Artworks from six different artists were chosen for their emphasis on ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-home-turns-to-art-to-help-sale-6204255.php

United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR), Amgen, Inc. (AMGN): Neil...

March Altus Capital Management , headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, was founded by Neil Shah in December 2011.This healthcare focused fund follows bottom-up fundamental analysis to make its investments. Based on the recent 13F filing, March Altus Capital Management disclosed an equity portfolio of $218.9 million with 93% of its investments in the healthcare sector.

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/united-therapeutics-corporation-uthr-amgen-inc-amgn-neil-shahs-top-healthcare-picks-dominated-sp-500-index-in-january-march-343109/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Greenwich home turns to art to help sale

... into the house." The solution is a three-week exhibit, featuring several Brooklyn-based artists, including former Greenwich resident Ella Yang , a representational oil painter. Artworks from six different artists were chosen for their emphasis on ...

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-home-turns-to-art-to-help-sale-6204255.php

Across the Greenwich Border: Expand Evacuation, Emergency Plans Around Indian Point, Study Urges

The Disaster Accountability Project issued a report this week that says local authorities need disaster planning that includes evacuating the 20 million people living up to 50 miles out from the nuclear power plants at Indian Point. The Disaster Accountability Project , founded in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina, works to save lives and reduce suffering after disasters by maximizing the impact of preparedness, response and relief.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/expand-evacuation-emergency-plans-around-indian-point-study-urges-0?

Thank a Greenwich Dispatcher -- It's National Telecommunicator Week

... people, who with their measured voices, calmly answer those panicked calls 24 hours a day seven days a week. In Greenwich there are 16 professional dispatchers or telecommunicators who answer the phones and then assign police, fire and emergency ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/thank-greenwich-dispatcher-its-national-telecommunicator-week-0?

Maserati rolls out Post Road East dealership

... their car off and take a loner car," Vanneck added. Maserati of Westport is owned by Miller Motorcars based in Greenwich, which is the only authorized dealer for such high-end brands in Connecticut as Maserati, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Maserati-rolls-out-Post-Road-East-dealership-6203779.php

Boys and Girls Club Greenwich To Host Annual Corporate Basketball Challenge

Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich is hosting its 9th annual 3-on-3 Corporate Basketball Challenge this afternoon at 5 p.m. at the Clubhouse. More than 190 professionals comprised of corporate basketball enthusiasts, Boys & Girls Club representatives and Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich alumni from Fairfield County and New York, will play in the tournament and fundraiser to benefit the club's programs which focus on academic success, good character & citizenship and healthy lifestyles.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/boys-and-girls-club-greenwich-host-annual-corporate-basketball-challenge-0?

Greenwich Food Drive: The Annual Postal Service Collection for Neighbor to Neighbor Is Coming Soon

Just as easy as leaving your mail for the carrier, leave food donations for Greenwich's only food pantry for postal service pick-up. Fill it with food and leave it by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9th for your letter carrier to pick up and bring to Neighbor.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-food-drive-annual-postal-service-collection-neighbor-neighbor-coming-soon?

Tax credits for toxic sites proposed

The General Assembly is considering expanding traditional tax credits to the blighted industrial sites that ring Bridgeport and other cities in an effort to spur redevelopment and create jobs. "This is very much a bipartisan effort and it's caught fire in our caucus and spreading throughout the building," said state Sen. Scott Frantz , R-Greenwich, during a public hearing Wednesday.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Tax-credits-for-toxic-sites-proposed-6202579.php

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Spring brings cha-ching to housing market

... co-owners of Real Estate Two, Inc., in the Huntington section of Shelton, Conn. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. 2014 Greenwich real estate agent of the year Barb McKee poses at the Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate office in the Riverside section of ...

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Spring-brings-cha-ching-to-housing-market-6203025.php

Spring brings cha-ching to housing market

... Two, Inc., in the Huntington section of Shelton, Conn. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Photo: Brian A. Pounds 2014 Greenwich real estate agent of the year Barb McKee poses at the Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate office in the Riverside section of ...

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Spring-brings-cha-ching-to-housing-market-6203025.php

Video: Greenwich High School Sports Wrap Up

... the game open in the top of the first with an RBI double and a 2 run single. It's a quick 3-0 lead for Ludlowe. Greenwich has a chance to score in the second. The lead off batter walks, then two base hits load the bases with no outs. Dan Stanco gets ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22902/Greenwich-High-School-Sports-Wrap-Up

Ludlowe baseball team holds off Greenwich

Fairfield Ludlowe's Dan Stanco pitches in Fairfield Ludlowe's 4-3 win over Greenwich in the high school baseball game at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Ludlowe-baseball-team-holds-off-Greenwich-6202818.php

Ludlowe baseball team holds off Greenwich

Fairfield Ludlowe's Dan Stanco pitches in Fairfield Ludlowe's 4-3 win over Greenwich in the high school baseball game at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-baseball-team-holds-off-Greenwich-6202821.php

Supply and demand

... co-owners of Real Estate Two, Inc., in the Huntington section of Shelton, Conn. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. 2014 Greenwich real estate agent of the year Barb McKee poses at the Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate office in the Riverside section of ...

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Supply-and-demand-6202696.php

Danbury boys track again among FCIAC favorites

... all battle it out with us in the conference." The Hatters opened up their season with a 120-30 league victory over Greenwich on April 9 and return to action this Friday and Saturday at the New York Relays at Icahn Stadium in Randalls Island, N.Y. ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Danbury-boys-track-again-among-FCIAC-favorites-6202616.php

Greenwich Land Trust Seeks Volunteers For Earth Day

The Greenwich Land Trust is seeking volunteers to help beautify the Milbank Greene Preserve for Earth Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by planting native shrubs and trees, cutting invasive vines, improving wildlife habitat and watching a wildlife release by Wildlife in Crisis. There will be free activities suitable for all ages.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-land-trust-seeks-volunteers-earth-day

Andreas Halvorsen Adds to Stake In Sealed Air Corp

Andreas Halvorsen is a founding partner of Viking Global Investors LP and currently serves as its CIO. Viking was formed in 1999 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.gurufocus.com/news/330635/andreas-halvorsen-adds-to-stake-in-sealed-air-corp

Open House at the Chinese Language School of Connecticut

On April 26, see how much fun it can be to learn the most widely spoken language in the world, right here in Greenwich! The Chinese Language School of Connecticut is hosting their Spring Open House this weekend. Stop by and see how they're teaching children and adults to speak and read the most widely used language in the world .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/open-house-chinese-language-school-connecticut-0?

Police: Stamford Woman Hid In Dumpster After Stealing From CVS

A Stamford woman who stole items from a CVS in Greenwich fled the scene and attempted to hide in a Dumpster, but an experienced police officer was able to sniff out the case and find the suspect late Tuesday afternoon, police said. Heisze Chan, 36, of 109 Webbs Hill Road, was charged with first-degree larceny and sixth-degree larceny.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-woman-hid-dumpster-after-stealing-cvs

Dumpster-Diving Shoplifting Suspect Fails in Attempt to Elude Greenwich Police

The suspect, who has a record of convictions for larceny, eventually was caught hiding in a pile of trash in western Greenwich. A woman suspected of swiping about $150 worth of merchandise from a CVS store tried Dumpster diving to elude Greenwich Police.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/dumpster-diving-shoplifting-suspect-fails-attempt-elude-greenwich-police-0?

Former Greenwich woman takes plea in Darien home invasion

A former Greenwich woman charged in a Darien home invasion last year, along with other burglaries around the state, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that will send her to prison for eight years. She returns to Stamford for sentencing in mid-June.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Former-Greenwich-woman-takes-plea-in-Darien-home-6201988.php

The Top 10 Forex Brokers Regulated In The UK

... EUR/USD. Along with their own fxTrade platform launched in 2001, Oanda offers MetaTrader 4. Interactive Brokers: Greenwich, Conn.-based Interactive Brokers offer direct access to interbank forex quotes and operate using an Electronic Communication ...

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/041515/top-10-forex-brokers-regulated-uk.asp?partner=mediafed

Pelham Based A.G. Williams Painting Company Helps Raise $16,300 at...

... Smith, a member of the Spelling Bee Committee. A.G. Williams Painting Company, with locations in Pelham and Greenwich, Rachele Rose Day Spa located in Hartsdale, and The Rey Insurance Agency of Sleepy Hollow, NY, were three of the many sponsors of ...

http://patch.com/new-york/pelham/pelham-based-ag-williams-painting-company-helps-raise-16300-friends-scarsdale-library-2015-adult-and?

Stepping Up for the United Way Greenwich -- A 'Sole Sisters' Benefit

The annual benefit on April 23 will feature keynote speaker Lisa Baird, chief U.S. Olympic Committee marketing officer, who lives in town. It's been a decade since a group of generous volunteers organized the Sole Sisters of the United Way Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/stepping-sole-sisters-benefit-united-way-greenwich-0?

Traffic Alert: Bridge Inspections in Central Greenwich

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has crews performing the inspections that will cause lane shifts on Davis Avenue between Bruce Park Avenue and Indian Harbor Drive.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/traffic-alert-bridge-inspections-central-greenwich-0?

An Opportunity To Learn About Greenwich's Wildlife

Greenwich Animal Control and the New Canaan Nature Center will hold a Wildlife Education Lecture on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to noon.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/opportunity-learn-about-greenwichs-wildlife-0?

Stamford Business Owner Will Speak At Greenwich Event

GREENWICH, Conn. A Stamford business owner will speak at a Women Who Matter Luncheon held in Greenwich in early May. Carolee Friedlander, founder of Carolee Jewelry and Accessories, will be the featured guest speaker at the Wednesday, May 6, event.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/stamford-business-owner-will-speak-greenwich-event

Weston Holocaust Survivor To Speak In Greenwich For Remembrance Day

... nt that she share her story so the world doesn't forget. She will be speak at Temple Shalom at 300 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, at 7 p.m. April 15, following the movie, "Numbered."

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/weston-holocaust-survivor-speak-greenwich-remembrance-day

Get a Jump Start on the Annual Greenwich Relay for Life Campaign

You do not need to have a membership to sign up...so pick a time that works for you and join us! Spread the word -- everyone is welcome! (And, yes, even the boys can come.) Oh, and don't forget a pair of socks :)

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/get-jump-start-annual-greenwich-relay-life-campaign-0?

Wilton girls lacrosse team falls to FCIAC rival Greenwich

Prior to Tuesday's showdown between FCIAC rivals Greenwich and Wilton, the last time Caitlin Young was involved in a high school lacrosse game at Wilton High School , she was starring for the Warriors. Tuesday, it was Homecoming time for Young, who returned to the site where she helped make Wilton a perennial contender.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Greenwich-High-girls-lacrosse-team-edges-FCIAC-6200140.php

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Man Is Accused of Using Knife to Threaten Greenwich Family

A man with a history of convictions on assault, harassment and weapons charges is facing disorderly and threatening charges after he was found to have threatened family members with a large knife in their Greenwich home. According to a Greenwich Police report, the 26-year-old Stratford resident was arrested Monday night after his family called police and said he threatened them before leaving the home.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/man-accused-using-knife-threaten-greenwich-family-0?

Stratford Man Is Accused of Using Knife to Threaten His Family

A Stratford man with a history of convictions on assault, harassment and weapons charges, is facing disorderly and threatening charges after he was found to have threatened family members with a large knife in their Greenwich home. According to a Greenwich Police report, the 26-year-old Stratford resident was arrested Monday night after his family called police and said he threatened them before leaving the home.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/stratford-man-accused-using-knife-threaten-his-family-0?

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Greenwich playwright/director Granville Burgess will host the first reading of his new musical, iCommon Ground,i about Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Theatre Artists Workshop in East Norwalk.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6200125.php

Sole Sisters welcome Olympic exec Lisa Baird

Snow collects on the Olympic Rings during day 12 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on Feb. 19, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Lisa Baird, chief marking officer for the U.S. Olympic Committee, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Accessories Boutique.

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Sole-Sisters-welcome-Olympic-exec-Lisa-Baird-6199925.php

Annual daffodil show set in Greenwich

Daffodils are placed on a table at a previous Connecticut Daffodil Show and New England Regional Show at Christ Church Greenwich, in Greenwich, Conn. The 57th annual Connecticut Daffodil Show, sponsored by the Greenwich Daffodil Society, will take place at the church again in 2015.

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Annual-daffodil-show-set-in-Greenwich-6199923.php

Jury selection begins in Stamford hit-man trial

Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a city man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his wife's boyfriend, even as some key evidence held by the state was knocked out as evidence. Miguel Juarez , 53, of Richmond Place, is charged with attempted murder for allegedly hiring an ex-employee to pay someone between $5,000 and $8,000 to kill a Greenwich man that his wife had been seeing romantically.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Jury-selection-begins-in-Stamford-hit-man-trial-6199947.php

Sole Sisters welcome Olympic exec Lisa Baird

Snow collects on the Olympic Rings during day 12 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on Feb. 19, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Lisa Baird, chief marking officer for the U.S. Olympic Committee, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Accessories Boutique.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sole-Sisters-welcome-Olympic-exec-Lisa-Baird-6199925.php

Annual daffodil show set in Greenwich

Daffodils are placed on a table at a previous Connecticut Daffodil Show and New England Regional Show at Christ Church Greenwich, in Greenwich, Conn. The 57th annual Connecticut Daffodil Show, sponsored by the Greenwich Daffodil Society, will take place at the church again in 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Annual-daffodil-show-set-in-Greenwich-6199923.php

Greenwich-Based Standard Directors Selected to Handle Production of New On-Air CT Tourism Commercials

Standard Directors, a live action production company, was selected to handle the production of six, on-air commercials promoting CT tourism. Standard Directors , a Greenwich-based live action production company, was selected to handle the production of new, on-air commercials promoting Connecticut Tourism.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ct-about-ct-ct-greenwich-based-standard-directors-selected-handle-production-new-air-ct-tourism?

Ways Your Family Can Help Save the Earth

Just in time for Earth Day, The Greenwich Land Trust's Conservation Council has put together this guide of ways to help save the earth! It takes a lot of natural resources to produce the electricity and other types of energy that makes our lives so much easier. Reducing your use of electricity and conserving other natural resources helps reduce the burden on our planet to supply coal, natural gas, and oil.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/ways-your-family-can-help-save-earth-0?

Third Annual CancerCare Greenwich Walk/Run for Hope

Half-Mile Children's Fun Run, 5 K Walk/Run at Greenwich Point on Sunday, May 3. Event raises critical funds for anyone affected by cancer. Cancer Care is set to host its Third Annual Walk/Run for Hope at spectacular Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/third-annual-cancercarer-greenwich-walkrun-hope-0?

How To Look For A Job Without Your Boss Finding Out

... the new opportunities they discover. If you want to stay put, it's usually best not to rock the boat. Example: Greenwich, CT career consultant Debra Feldman, who works mostly with C-suite executives to put together search strategies, had a computer ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/04/14/how-to-look-for-a-job-without-your-boss-finding-out/

John Marinelli named Greenwich High football coach

At left, Gus Lindine, Greenwich High School athletic director, shakes hands with John Marinelli who was named the new Greenwich High School football coach during an announcement at the school in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Marinelli is the son of New Canaan High School football coach, Lou Marinelli.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/articleGallery/John-Marinelli-named-Greenwich-High-football-coach-6187638.php

John Garrison, 78, Of Stamford

He spent his childhood in Greenwich, attending the University of Connecticut and enlisting in the U.S. Army after graduation, serving in the military police.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-garrison-78-stamford

Police: Greenwich Woman Used Stroller In Shoplifting Attempt At Saks

A Greenwich woman attempted to steal a high-end pair of jeans from the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Greenwich Avenue on Sunday afternoon by hiding it in her baby stroller, police said. Mary Meerbergen, 31, of 27 Richmond Drive, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, sixth-degree larceny, possession of a shoplifting device and impairing the morals of a child.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-greenwich-woman-used-stroller-shoplifting-attempt-saks

Greenwich Traffic Alert: Road Work Forces Lane Closure on I-95

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced at 10:20 a.m. there will be crews performing road work on I-95 Southbound between Exit 2 and the New York State line.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-traffic-alert-road-work-forces-lane-closure-i-95-0?

Death Threats Via Texts to Greenwich Woman Leads to Hundreds of Charges Against Man

A man is facing hundreds of charges - 162 counts each of violation of a protective order and second-degree harassment - after allegedly sending texts to a Greenwich woman that included a threat to kill her. Greenwich Police arrested the 33-year-old man on April 9 after obtaining an arrest warrant that also charges him with one count of threatening.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/death-threats-texts-greenwich-woman-leads-hundreds-charges-against-man-0?

Greenwich Woman Is Accused of Shoplifting With Baby

A 31-year-old Greenwich woman is facing shoplifting charges after Saks Fifth Avenue employees reported the woman tried to leave the Greenwich Avenue store with a pair of jean stashed in the bottom of a baby stroller Sunday afternoon. "She had pliers to remove the anti-theft device and damaged the device," according to police spokesman Lt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-woman-accused-shoplifting-baby-0?

Aberdeen Associates' Retained by Innovacyn, Premier Provider of...

... . About Aberdeen: Aberdeen Associates, Inc. is a national advertising and public relations firm based in Greenwich, CT. Experts in all aspects of communications, including advertising, branding, public relations and crisis management, they have a ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12651228.htm

New Rochelle Man Faces Hundreds of Charges That He Made Death Threat Via Texts to Area Woman

A New Rochelle man is facing hundreds of charges - 162 counts each of violation of a protective order and second-degree harassment - after allegedly sending texts to a Greenwich CT woman that included a threat to kill her. Greenwich Police arrested the 33-year-old man on April 9 after obtaining an arrest warrant that also charges him with one count of threatening.

http://patch.com/new-york/newrochelle/new-rochelle-man-faces-hundreds-charges-he-made-death-threat-texts-area-woman?

Dr. Barry Straube, Formerly of CMS, to Join Board of Directors for...

... for additional information. About Great Point Partners Great Point Partners ("GPP"), founded in 2003 and based in Greenwich, CT, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $800 million of equity capital under management and 26 ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12650064.htm

New Assistant Principal Selected For Greenwich's Central Middle School

Scott G. Trungadi will take over as the new assistant principal at Central Middle School in Greenwich, effective July 1, Greenwich Superintendent of Schools Bill McKersie announced. "Scott Trungadi is an ideal match for Central Middle School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-assistant-principal-selected-greenwichs-central-middle-school

Fairfield County Foodie Reviews Le Fat Poodle In Old Greenwich

What a breath of fresh air. As I dined at Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich it occurred to me that with the tiresome explosion of gastropubs and modern American restaurants all around us, this newcomer is a welcome change.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/fairfield-county-foodie-reviews-le-fat-poodle-old-greenwich

Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index up +0.48% in March

PRLog - April 14, 2015 - GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich, CT, USA, April 9, 2015 The Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index ended March up +0.48% despite predominantly negative global equity markets.

http://www.prlog.org/12445539-greenwich-global-hedge-fund-index-up-0-48-in-march.html

Greenwich High softball team tops Wilton, improves to 3-0

Wilton second baseman Emma Cropper, left, attempts to tag out Greenwich baserunner Sam Scordo in Greenwich's 7-5 win over Wilton in the high school softball game at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, April 13, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Greenwich-High-softball-team-tops-Wilton-6197712.php

Monday, April 13, 2015

Things to do in and around Greenwich

Author and Assistant Dean at the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Allegra di Bonaventura, a Greenwich native, will speak on her book, iFor Adamis Sake: A Story of Families and Slavery in Colonial New England,i 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bruce Museum.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6197576.php

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... credit. She wasn't doing it on the campaign trail just to get votes," said state Rep. Livvy Floren , who is from Greenwich like McMahon. "She can do a lot of good. I think she cares very much about the future of the Republican Party ." McMahon, who, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/McMahon-still-looms-large-over-GOP-politics-6197468.php

Register Now for Spring Impressionist Painting Workshop for Beginning Artists

... be an Impressionist Painter Workshop Series will be taught by Impressionist artist and educator Dmitri Wright, of Greenwich, Connecticut. Mr. Wright seeks to continue the Impressionist discipline through his preservation and progress of American ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/ridgefield/register-now-spring-impressionist-painting-workshop-beginning-artists-0?

Water Main Cleaning Begins in Greenwich

If your tap water looks discolored or there's a drop in water pressure, it's because the Aquarion Water Company began its water main cleaning program ion Greenwich on Monday - a program that will last for two months. From Monday, April 13, through Friday, June 19, the water utility will be performing the water main cleaning between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. [Below is a schedule of weekly Aquarion crew locations.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/water-main-cleaning-begins-greenwich-0?

Greenwich Education Group and The Arch Street Teen Center Announce...

Greenwich Education Group and The Arch Street Teen Center are celebrating National Poetry Month by looking for emerging poets. Their Poetry Contest is aimed at high school students in grades 9 - 12. Student poets may submit one original poem, of no more than 20 lines, accompanied by a completed entry form.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-education-group-and-arch-street-teen-center-announce-2015-poetry-c-0?

Potential buyer of Standard Register returns fire in bankruptcy court

Standard Register Co.' s bankruptcy case is getting nasty. The latest salvo was fired by Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Silver Point - which agreed to a $275 million purchase of the Dayton-based company - against the committee of unsecured creditors in the case.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/13/potential-buyer-of-standard-register-returns-fire.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_dayton+%28Dayton+Business+Journal%29

Potential buyer of Standard Register returns fire in bankruptcy court

... up, as its potential buyer and unsecured creditors trade barbs in legal documents. The latest salvo was fired by Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Silver Point - which agreed to a $275 million purchase of the Dayton-based company - against the ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/13/potential-buyer-of-standard-register-returns-fire.html

Argument In Front of Greenwich Police Headquarters Leads to Men's Arrests

Two men were arrested on risk of injury and disorderly conduct charges after they got into a dispute during a children custody exchange that took place in front of Greenwich Police headquarters. One of the men, identified as the father of the two girls, was arguing with the man who accompanied the children's mother for the exchange about 9:15 p.m. Sunday and the argument caught the attention of four officers inside headquarters, according a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/argument-front-greenwich-police-headquarters-leads-mens-arrests-0?

Signature Bank Opens Private Client Office in Greenwich

Signature Bank, a New York-based full-service commercial bank, has opened a private client banking office in Greenwich at 75 Holly Hill Ln. A three-person private client banking team led by Group Director and Senior Vice President Thomas P. Mooney will be based at the Greenwich office. The team has worked in the Fairfield County area for many years.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/signature-bank-opens-private-client-office-greenwich-0?

Greenwich Selectmen Decide Against Settling Lawsuit Over Bar Mitzvah

A local politician claimed in a federal suit she was distressed when she saw the Israeli flag flying at Town Hall. The Greenwich Board of Selectmen has rejected an offer to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by former United States Senate candidate Lee Whitnum of Greenwich.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-selectmen-decide-against-settling-lawsuit-over-bar-mitzvah-0?

FrontFour Capital Corp. and Its Affiliate Acquire Common Shares of Rock Energy Inc.

... Portfolio Manager and Exempt Market Dealer. FrontFour LLC, located in the United States at 35 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830, was formed in December 2006. FrontFour LLC is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission as an investment ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/3323845

Bendheim Gallery In Greenwich Hosts Juried Exhibition

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bendheim Gallery of the Greenwich Arts Center is hosting the Greenwich Art Society's 98th annual Juried Exhibition.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/bendheim-gallery-greenwich-hosts-juried-exhibition

Aquarion Begins Cleaning Project On Greenwich Water Mains

GREENWICH, Conn. Aquarion Water Co. will be cleaning water mains throughout Greenwich from starting Monday, April 13, through Friday, June 19. The week of June 15, water main cleaning of high traffic areas in Greenwich will occur during the overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aquarion advises customers to avoid washing clothes when the water is discolored, and also to store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking.a

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/aquarion-begins-cleaning-project-greenwich-water-mains

Eight Greenwich Students Make Dean's List At Fairfield University

Dana Blanchard, Paul Cunniffe, Anthony Franco, Paula Gonzalez, Herbert Marache, Viviana Micciche, Davina Phillips, and Marko Sango were all honored for their fall 2014 academic performance. Fairfield University students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA during a semester to be named on the Dean's List.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/eight-greenwich-students-make-deans-list-fairfield-university

Greenwich Audubon Puts Earth Day To Music For Special Event

Coordinator of the first Earth Day Denis Hayes and his wife Gail Bowyer Hayes and an image of their book, Cowed. Dennis Hayes will speak at an Earth Day event at Greenwich Audubon on April 15. GREENWICH, Conn.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-audubon-puts-earth-day-music-special-event

Connecticut a leader of the pack in pro-labor legislation

Connecticut lawmakers consider fining corporations with 500 or more workers $1 an hour for each employee who earns less than $15 hour Home to the biggest wealth gap in the nation -- think Bridgeport and Greenwich -- the state is making a strong case nationally that is the among the most sympathetic to the agenda of unions. It was the first to commit to raising the minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017 and to pass paid sick leave, earning acclaim from President Barack Obama for Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his progressive agenda.

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Connecticut-a-leader-of-the-pack-in-pro-labor-6195497.php

Connecticut a leader of the pack in pro-labor legislation

Home to the biggest wealth gap in the nation -- think Bridgeport and Greenwich -- the state is making a strong case nationally that is the among the most sympathetic to the agenda of unions. It was the first to commit to raising the minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017 and to pass paid sick leave, earning acclaim from President Barack Obama for Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his progressive agenda.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/local/article/Connecticut-a-leader-of-the-pack-in-pro-labor-6195497.php

Sunday, April 12, 2015

The Weekend in Photos

The Persimmon Ball, YWCA Greenwich's largest fund raiser, is a black-tie dinner dance that annually attracts 500 attendees. Guests at this year's event, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich on April 10, 2015, enjoyed cocktails, auctions and dinner.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/entertainment/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-April-10-12-2015-107365.php

The Weekend in Photos, April 10-12, 2015

The Persimmon Ball, YWCA Greenwich's largest fund raiser, is a black-tie dinner dance that annually attracts 500 attendees. Guests at this year's event, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich on April 10, 2015, enjoyed cocktails, auctions and dinner.

http://m.ctpost.com/entertainment/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-April-10-12-2015-107365.php

Flash Move Haunts Bond Traders Heeding Dimon's Warning of Crisis

... trading. Last year, 48 percent of U.S. Treasury trading happened electronically, according to a survey from Greenwich Associates, up from 33 percent a decade ago. The TMPG said in a paper last week that the trend has improved liquidity, while ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-12/flash-move-haunts-bond-traders-heeding-dimon-s-warning-of-crisis

This Week in Stamford

... housing for seniors at 992 Summer St. The five-story project, known as Summer Place, will replace Czescik Homes on Greenwich Avenue. The city's fee-in-lieu program refers to money given by developers who are required to set aside affordable units in ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/This-Week-in-Stamford-6195246.php

High school students take to the runway for fashion show fundraiser

Will Rogers walks the runway in an Isaia navy suit, blue checkered shirt and red striped tie during the Breast Cancer Alliance 2015 Junior Fashion Show at Richards in Greenwich, Conn. Sunday, April 12, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/High-school-students-take-to-the-runway-for-6195154.php

Behind Time Warner Chief's - Cord-Cutter' Pitch

Just before 2 a.m. at his waterfront home in Greenwich, Conn., Time Warner Inc. Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes early this month placed his fourth call of the evening to Dish Network Corp. Chairman Charlie Ergen.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-time-warner-ceo-jeff-bewkess-cord-cutter-pitch-1428870356

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Just before 2 a.m. at his waterfront home in Greenwich, Conn., Time Warner Inc. Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes early this month placed his fourth call of the evening to Dish Network Corp. Chairman Charlie Ergen.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-time-warner-ceo-jeff-bewkess-cord-cutter-pitch-1428870356?tesla=y

Architects rendering of the Kennedy Flats building project.

... luxury apartment homes are expected to start opening in the late fall. Photo: Autumn Driscoll A property at Old Greenwich Gables, 51 Forest Ave. in Old Greenwich, rented in under a week. The rentals at Old Greenwich Gables were built in 1990 and are ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/Rentals-are-hot-homes-are-not-in-Danbury-6193674.php

Woman Faces Charges She Cashed Checks Stolen in Greenwich

Police had obtained an arrest warrant charging the woman in connection with the theft of checks from a Park Avenue home in late November.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/woman-faces-charges-she-cashed-checks-stolen-greenwich-0?

Greenwich WOW House: 'The Boulders' in Belle Haven

The 9,300-plus square foot home was built in 1892 and sits on 1.3 verdant manicured acres. It is described as a timeless architectural masterpiece with sun drenched rooms with modern elegance, warmth, and sophistication.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-wow-house-boulders-belle-haven-0?

Rentals are hot, homes are not, in Danbury

A property at Old Greenwich Gables, 51 Forest Ave. in Old Greenwich, rented in under a week. The rentals at Old Greenwich Gables were built in 1990 and are some of the newest rental options in town.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Rentals-are-hot-homes-are-not-in-Danbury-6192661.php

New rental options slim in Greenwich

A property at Old Greenwich Gables, 51 Forest Ave. in Old Greenwich, rented in under a week. The rentals at Old Greenwich Gables were built in 1990 and are some of the newest rental options in town.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/New-rental-options-slim-in-Greenwich-6192482.php

New rental options slim in Greenwich

A property at Old Greenwich Gables, 51 Forest Ave. in Old Greenwich, rented in under a week. The rentals at Old Greenwich Gables were built in 1990 and are some of the newest rental options in town.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/business/article/New-rental-options-slim-in-Greenwich-6192482.php

Beer tax war fermenting on Capitol Hill

... 31 gallons of beer. "It's not that we want to be rebellious for the sake of being rebellious," said Hittle, an Old Greenwich native. "All our employees enjoy exploring new paths. It impacts everything we do." Under existing law, smaller producers ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Beer-tax-war-fermenting-on-Capitol-Hill-6194357.php

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Poet Vivian Shipley Reads At Darien Library

The Darien Library will present a poetry reading by Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Vivian Shipley in the Conference Room on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Poet's Voice the series that has brought Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize recipients and poets laureate to local public libraries presents its 39th season in 2015 with readings at Darien Library and Greenwich Library . The series, traditionally held at Fairfield County libraries, is supported by the Horace E. Manacher Poetry Fund.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/poet-vivian-shipley-reads-darien-library

Records Shed Light On Wesleyan Student's Frat House Fall

... how to walk, swallow food, brush her teeth, get dressed and shower. Elbardissy's lawyer, Michael J. Jones of Greenwich, declined all comment Friday. A message left at Elbardissy's home home in New York was not returned. The 24-page lawsuit, filed ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-wesleyan-fraternity-student-fall-20150411-story.html

Hortulus Supports Witherell's Project Renew with a Major Donation

The gift will enable Witherell to build a new deck and purchase garden furniture for the Greenwich health care facility. Photo caption: David Ormsby, Chairman of the Friends of Nathaniel Witherell, receives a check from Jane Ghazarossian, Hortulus President, to fund a new outdoor deck and garden furniture for the Witherell .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/hortulus-supports-nathaniel-witherells-project-renew-major-donation-0?

Westport Hedge Fund Plans Renovations of Headquarters

... 10 months after Bridgewater decided against relocating its headquarters to Stamford. The hedge fund, founded by Greenwich resident Ray Dalio, manages $150 billion in assets from its Westport headquarters. On June 27, the firm announced it wouldn't ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/westport-hedge-fund-plans-renovations-headquarters-0?

Rose M. Telesco, 97, Lifelong Port Chester Resident

... Monday at 12 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Ave., Stamford. Entombment will follow at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Conn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter, 659 Tower Avenue, First ...

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/rose-m-telesco-97-lifelong-port-chester-resident