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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Hillary Clinton silent on Jeb Bush's barbs

Not even a little smack talk by a rival with presidential aspirations could get the presumed 2016 Democratic favorite for the White House to engage Republican Jeb Bush. Dissed by former Florida governor at a private fundraising for his leadership PAC in Greenwich Wednesday night, Clinton and her surrogates kept their silence Thursday.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Hillary-Clinton-silent-on-Jeb-Bush-s-barbs-6002896.php

Thos. Moser closing Greenwich shop, J. McLaughlin moving in

New England furniture shop Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers is closing up shop at 55 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, a location the company opened in April 2012 with much fanfare.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Thos-Moser-closing-Greenwich-shop-J-McLaughlin-6002959.php

Malloy wants to widen Interstate 95

... throughout the state or the proposal will be the target of bipartisan opposition, Sen. L. Scott Frantz , R-Greenwich, said. Malloy's legacy-setting transit plans also include widening Interstate-95 from Greenwich to Stonington to relieve the traffic ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Malloy-widen-I-95-to-relieve-traffic-spur-6002810.php

Malloy: widen I-95 to relieve traffic, spur development

... throughout the state or the proposal will be the target of bipartisan opposition, Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, said. Malloy's legacy-setting transit plans also include widening Interstate-95 from Greenwich to Stonington to relieve the traffic ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Malloy-widen-I-95-to-relieve-traffic-spur-6002810.php

Nick Page set to get everyone singing

... to get people, non-singers, to learn how to sing and to sing well." Page, 62, who is based in Boston, will be in Greenwich on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Round Hill Community Church, to lead a festival of song, where every audience member is a potential ...

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Nick-Page-set-to-get-everyone-singing-6002508.php

Markets Live: On track for a rally

... Fed on track for everything we're expecting," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Local shares are poised to open strongly higher, as Wall Street rallied again, boosted by expectations the US ...

http://www.theage.com.au/business/markets-live/markets-live-back-in-black-for-2015-20150109-3nsrw.html

Global Markets-Stocks jump, dollar gains on Fed, Ecb outlooks

... headwinds for the global economy," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But it seems as ever investors are more optimistic about the likely response from global central banks and that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/08/markets-global-idUSL1N0UN2BD20150108?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Jeb Bush talks diversity, foreign policy at fundraiser

At his first fundraiser for his new leadership political action committee, Jeb Bush told donors and former George W. Bush administration officials that he's seriously considering a run for president but has yet to make a final decision. According to two sources who attended the private event in Greenwich, Connecticut, Bush emphasized that he's aiming to spread his message to nontraditional GOP voters and ticked through his positions on immigration, education and foreign policy.

http://www.erietvnews.com/story/27796122/jeb-bush-talks-diversity-foreign-policy-at-fundraiser

Markets Live: On track for a rally

... Fed on track for everything we're expecting," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Local shares are poised to open strongly higher, as Wall Street rallied again, boosted by expectations the US ...

http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets-live/markets-live-on-track-for-a-rally-20150109-3nsrw.html

Authors, illustrators collaborate for e-book mystery

... create the story of this vanishing medieval-looking castle, and what it would take, hopefully, to bring it back. Greenwich author Sarah Darer Littman is one of those storytellers, who will help to continue the story in about a month, when the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Authors-illustrators-collaborate-for-e-book-6002507.php

Wall St. jumps for second day, helped by economic optimism

... Fed on track for everything we're expecting," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Also boosting sentiment, continued weak euro zone data has been lifting optimism that the European Central Bank ...

http://usa.news.net/article/2614463/wall-st-jumps-for-second-day-helped-by-economic-optimism

Mary 'Dolly' Rafterty, 102, Of Greenwich

... and three sisters settled in Queens, working at Elmhurst General Hospital. Rafferty retired in 1964 and moved to Greenwich to care for her two sisters through their final illnesses. In her 90s, she enjoyed the activities at the Greenwich Senior ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-dolly-rafterty-102-greenwich

Jeb Bush positions himself as the 'anti-Mitt Romney' with risky plan to release tax returns

... and attract dollars for his putative run, and who on Wednesday night attended his first big fund-raising event in Greenwich, Connecticut, is that he will be as transparent as a candidate as Mr Romney was frequently opaque. Thus he has also announced ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jeb-bush-positions-himself-as-the-antimitt-romney-with-risky-plan-to-release-tax-returns-9966268.html

Nick Page set to get everyone singing

Boston-based composer, singer, conductor and performer Nick Page is expected to lead a free singalong on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Round Hill Community Church at 4 p.m. for singers of all abilities. This is not his first time to the area, given his previous work with area children's groups, but it is his first time to the Greenwich church.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Nick-Page-set-to-get-everyone-singing-6002508.php

Authors, illustrators collaborate for e-book mystery

... create the story of this vanishing medieval-looking castle, and what it would take, hopefully, to bring it back. Greenwich author Sarah Darer Littman is one of those storytellers, who will help to continue the story in about a month, when the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Authors-illustrators-collaborate-for-e-book-6002507.php

CDC: Six peoplea day die from alcohol poisoning

... by Connecticut's low rates of alcohol poisonings, including Barowsky. He said alcohol poisonings are a concern in Greenwich, and are something he's seen at the hospital. Despite the CDC findings, Barowsky said many of the cases he's seen are among ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/CDC-Six-peoplea-day-die-from-alcohol-poisoning-6002432.php

3 JFK Students Named Intel Semifinalists

Three students at John F. Kennedy High School, and one student who recently moved out of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, were named semifinalists in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search contest. Seniors Beatrice Brown, Samuel Epstein and Justin Shapiro represent Kennedy, along with Jayson Chojar, who completed the bulk of his winning project during his three years at Kennedy before moving to Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/3-jfk-students-named-intel-semifinalists-0?

Tivorsan Pharmaceuticals to Present at Biotech Showcase 2015 on Monday, January 12

... , Providence, RI. Tivorsan was formed by Dr. Fallon in collaboration with colleagues from Old Forge Holdings of Greenwich, CT and LifeTech Research , a Baltimore, MD-based technology research and development firm. Early support for the Tivorsan ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/1031917/tivorsan-pharmaceuticals-present-biotech-showcase-2015-monday-january-12

Global Markets-Stocks jump, dollar gains on Fed, Ecb outlooks

... headwinds for the global economy," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But it seems as ever investors are more optimistic about the likely response from global central banks and that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/08/markets-global-idUSL1N0UN1XI20150108?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Global Markets-Stocks rally, dollar gains on central bank stances

... headwinds for the global economy," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But it seems as ever investors are more optimistic about the likely response from global central banks and that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/08/markets-global-idUSL1N0UN1NN20150108?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Toxic Chemical Spill Cleanup Continues On I-95 In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. A state is leading cleanup efforts Thursday of a ferric chloride spill 95 in Greenwich near the truck weigh station on the northbound side of I-95, according to Greenwich Time .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/toxic-chemical-spill-cleanup-continues-i-95-greenwich

Global Markets-Stocks rally, dollar gains on central bank stances

... headwinds for the global economy," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market strategist at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But it seems as ever investors are more optimistic about the likely response from global central banks and that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/08/markets-global-idUSL6N0UN2UE20150108?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Greenwich Traffic Alert: Road Work Leads to Lane Closure

Description: Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 28 and 27 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed.

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

Old Greenwich Resident Is Named President of Association of Fundraising Professionals

Gervais Hearn, resident of Old Greenwich, will be the incoming President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fairfield County for 2015. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Fairfield County is a professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of 2,800 nonprofit and charitable organizations in Fairfield County.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-resident-named-president-association-fundraising-professionals-0?

Jumpstart Your Spring at the Greenwich Garden Education Center

Just because we're in the middle of a January deep freeze doesn't mean you can't get a jumpstart on your gardening. The Garden Education Center of Greenwich has a series of garden and outdoor-related activities planned for adults and children throughout the month at its facilities, 133 Bible St. in Cos Cob.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/jumpstart-your-spring-greenwich-garden-education-center-0?

Greenwich Legislative Delegation Is Sworn In

(Greenwich) State Representatives Livvy Floren (R-149), Mike Bocchino (R-150), and Fred Camillo (R-151) joined their fellow legislators for the start of the 2015 Legislative Session (Wednesday) at the State Capitol. They then participated in a Joint ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-legislative-delegation-sworn-0?

Jeb Bush plans transparent campaign - Terrorist horror hits Pari

... him as a wealthy member of a political dynasty with patrician, Wall Street roots. Bush [was] scheduled to be in Greenwich, Conn. on Wednesday, home to some of the wealthiest financial elite, for a fundraiser for his newly created PAC. Greenwich was ...

http://www.politico.com/morningmoney/0115/morningmoney16646.html

Missing Edgemont Teen Spotted Exiting Grand Central On Lexington Avenue

... The state web site says, "Ji Woo may be depressed and in need of medical attention." Christine moved from Greenwich, Conn., to Robin Hill Road in the town of Greenburgh with her parents and a sibling about a year ago. She is a junior at Edgemont ...

http://poundridge.dailyvoice.com/news/missing-edgemont-teen-spotted-exiting-grand-central-lexington-avenue

Jeb Bush takes shot at Clinton at fundraiser

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush hit the fundraising circuit for his new PAC Wednesday night, and took a shot at Hillary Clinton in the process, Hearst Connecticut Newspapers reports . Bush appeared at a fundraiser in the wealthy New York suburb of Greenwich, Conn., to raise money for his newly-launced PAC, Right to Rise.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/228871-jeb-bush-takes-shot-at-clinton-at-fundraiser

Former Greenwich HS Goalie Uses Pizza To Increase Awareness Of Autism

The former All-America lacrosse goaltender at Greenwich High School says he will eat a slice of pizza a day in 2015 in hopes of getting $10,000 in contributions for Autism Speaks.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/former-greenwich-hs-goalie-uses-pizza-increase-awareness-autism

Tanker Truck Leaking Chemical on I-95 in Greenwich

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is mopping up a ferric chloride leak from a tanker truck at the weigh station on I-95 in Greenwich on Thursday morning. A DEEP source told WTIC " it will take a long time for crews to clean up the leak.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/tanker-truck-leaking-chemical-i-95-greenwich-0?