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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Greenwich produced one president, financed others

The 2016 election is still more than 20 months away -- but prospective presidential candidates already have Greenwich in their sights. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was reportedly in town Friday for a political action committee fundraiser, hosted by Tom Foley and Linda McMahon at Foley's home.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Greenwich-produced-one-president-financed-others-6083003.php

Dangerous wind chills now into Monday morning

... trying to encourage them to come indoors, especially when cold hits these extreme conditions." Further south, Greenwich used an email alert and the reverse 911 system Saturday night to warn residents to avoid the outdoors. People were told to keep ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Blizzard-a-bust-but-bitter-cold-lingers-6082902.php

Dangerous wind chills now into Monday morning

... trying to encourage them to come indoors, especially when cold hits these extreme conditions." Further south, Greenwich used an email alert and the reverse 911 system Saturday night to warn residents to avoid the outdoors. People were told to keep ...

http://m.westport-news.com/news/article/Blizzard-a-bust-but-bitter-cold-lingers-6082902.php

News and events in and around Greenwich

Human rights activist Congresswoman Karla Schaefer from the Republic of Peru is the keynote speaker of Women of Vision Fairfield County's annual fund-raiser luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.Tickets from $150. For more information, call Nina Gustin at 203-661-9787.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/News-and-events-in-and-around-Greenwich-6082892.php

Greenwich produced one president, financed others

The 2016 election is still more than 20 months away, but prospective presidential candidates already have Greenwich in their sights. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was reportedly in town Friday for a political action committee fundraiser, hosted by Tom Foley and Linda McMahon at Foley's home.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Greenwich-produced-one-president-financed-others-6082860.php

Anthony 'Buzzy' Monick Sr., 76; Greenwich Resident Who Enjoyed Time...

He graduated Greenwich High School in 1958 and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478. He spent his career employed by Cecio Brothers Construction.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/anthony-buzzy-monick-sr-76-greenwich-resident-who-enjoyed-time-his-grandchildren-golfing-thegriff?

Joseph P. Harris, 87; Award-Winning Broadway Producer, Greenwich Resident

Joseph P. Harris, an award winning theatrical producer and general manager, who has been associated with over 200 Broadway productions, died peacefully at home in Greenwich, CT on Wednesday. He was 87 years old.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/joseph-p-harris-87-award-winning-broadway-producer-greenwich-resident-0?

Interested in 3-D Printing?

The MakerBotA Retail Store in Greenwich is a great place to experience and learn all about 3D printing. Visitors can get hands-on demonstrations and work on their own projects in fun and informative classes, workshops and lectures.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/interested-3-d-printing-0?

Boys and Girls Club Greenwich Names 2015 Youth of the Year

Selected among seven local outstanding youth, Alberto Larraguibel, affectionately known as 'Chile', was named 2015 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. As the Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, 17-year-old Alberto is a true example of a commendable young man recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greenwich for his outstanding contributions to his family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/boys-and-girls-club-greenwich-names-2015-youth-year-0?

Darien wins Gymnastics title

... plaque in recognition of the Blue Wave 's first FCIAC Girls Gymnastics crown since the 2009-10 season. Greenwich (129.15) finished fourth in the 11-school team standings followed by Wilton (127.75) and Staples (123.7). "This FCIAC team title means ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-girls-win-FCIAC-Gymnastics-title-6081720.php

Making apps and far-away friends at Stanwich

From left, Stanwich School students, Jameson Gerson, 11, Kaleb Root, 12, and William Plummer, 10, use a computer to create an app that will serve as a guide to the popular Minecraft game during the Level Up class that is part of an after-school activity at the Stanwich School in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2015. The students are part of a project in which they are collaborating with fellow students in India.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Making-apps-and-far-away-friends-at-Stanwich-6082657.php

Making apps and far-away friends at Stanwich

From left, Stanwich School students, Jameson Gerson, 11, Kaleb Root, 12, and William Plummer, 10, use a computer to create an app that will serve as a guide to the popular Minecraft game during the Level Up class that is part of an after-school activity at the Stanwich School in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2015. The students are part of a project in which they are collaborating with fellow students in India.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Making-apps-and-far-away-friends-at-Stanwich-6082657.php

Weather Update a Little More Snow, Dangerous Winds, 25 Below Zero Wind Chills for Greenwich

When you think blizzard, you think snow measured in feet and that's not what happened here, but to their credit the Connecticut meteorologist got this one largely correct. They always predicted today's strong winds and sub-zero wind chill readings would be the real story here and not the snow accumulation.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-update-little-more-snow-dangerous-winds-25-below-zero-wind-chills-greenwich?

Video: 'Sweetheart Ball' Unites Abilis Valentines in Dance

Eight couples from Abilis took to the dance floor at the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom in Greenwich to dance and learn some moves from a studio trainer. "When you hear the beat and you get out there and start moving especially with a partner, Arthur Murray is all about partner dancing, something ignites in you and you don't need to speak the same language or come from the same place, all of a sudden you know you can work as one," said Christine Georgopulo, owner of the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22228/Sweetheart-Ball-Unites-Abilis-Valentines-in-Dance

Greenwich Woman Joins Leadership Board Of American Lung Association

GREENWICH, Conn. The American Lung Association of the Northeast has added marketing professional Elizabeth DeMarte to its new Westchester/ Fairfield Counties Leadership Board.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-woman-joins-leadership-board-american-lung-association

Grammys sparks talk of new deals

... easier. Warren-Tricomi, whose flagship salon is in the Plaza Hotel - with outposts on the Upper East Side; in Greenwich, Conn.; Miami; New Jersey; and the Hamptons - has just opened the WTGO salon at LaGuardia Airport, inside XpressSpa, a 1,044 ...

http://nypost.com/2015/02/15/grammys-sparks-talk-of-new-deals/

Real estate agents up the (marketing) ante

This home, at 14 Red Coat Lane in Greenwich, is on the market for $5.5 million. Listing agent Joy Kim Metalios, of Raveis, recently produced a polished video of the property, in an effort to up her marketing game.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Real-estate-agents-up-the-marketing-ante-6080296.php

Buckley: Dig this: I'm going to Florida

... for her fifth ALS Therapy Development Institute Tri State Trek, a three-day bike ride from Boston College to Greenwich, Conn., that will be held in late June. Why is McInnis riding? According to her fundrasing page at ...

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/steve_buckley/2015/02/buckley_dig_this_i_m_going_to_florida?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+%28Home+-+BostonHerald.com%29

Real estate agents up the (marketing) ante

This home, at 14 Red Coat Lane in Greenwich, is on the market for $5.5 million. Listing agent Joy Kim Metalios, of Raveis, recently produced a polished video of the property, in an effort to up her marketing game.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Real-estate-agents-up-the-marketing-ante-6080296.php

Contamination concerns go back a century

... of the new incinerator in Chickahominy. Hamilton Avenue is in the background. Photo: Contributed Photo/Greenwich Hist, Contributed Photo The town incinerator was built on Holly Hill Lane in 1938, after a lawsuit by neighbors was thrown out of court. ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Contamination-concerns-go-back-a-century-6082007.php