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Thursday, March 5, 2015

FCIAC final between Greenwich, Darien has potential to be a classic

Bryan Archino, of Greenwich, left, and Will Massie, of Darien, center, two of the region's best high school goaltenders, shake hands at the Dorothy Hamill Rink in Greenwich on Feb. 3 after their game ended in a 3-3 tie. At right is Kevin Piotrzkowski of Greenwich.

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/FCIAC-final-between-Greenwich-Darien-has-6117980.php

Red-wig suspect in robbery of Glen Rock bank arrested in Atlantic City

Authorities said Thursday night that they had arrested the wig-wearing suspect who stole more than $100,000 from the Glen Rock Savings Bank on Feb. 18. The mysterious woman who is suspected of hiding her identity under a bright red wig to hold up the Glen Rock Savings Bank last month was arrested in Atlantic City by the FBI on Thursday, authorities told The Record. No details of the arrest were provided, and the name of the woman was not revealed, but law enforcement sources confirmed that her crime wave - which also allegedly took her to the scene of a holdup at the Greenwich Bank & Trust Co.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/red-wig-suspect-in-robbery-of-glen-rock-bank-arrested-in-atlantic-city-1.1283495

Designers bring touch of spring to East Putnam Ave.

Designers from New York-based Reger Inc. set up the newest installment at Simon Pearce, 125 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Thursday, hoping to hurry spring along. As flurries floated down over Greenwich, dusting the town in a layer of fluffy white snow Thursday, a group of designers worked to bring signs of spring to East Putnam Avenue.

http://m.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Designers-bring-touch-of-spring-to-East-Putnam-6117998.php

FCIAC final between Greenwich, Darien has potential to be a classic

Bryan Archino, of Greenwich, left, and Will Massie, of Darien, center, two of the region's best high school goaltenders, shake hands at the Dorothy Hamill Rink in Greenwich on Feb. 3 after their game ended in a 3-3 tie. At right is Kevin Piotrzkowski of Greenwich.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/FCIAC-final-between-Greenwich-Darien-has-6117980.php

Designers bring touch of spring to East Putnam Ave.

Designers from New York-based Reger Inc. set up the newest installment at Simon Pearce, 125 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Thursday, hoping to hurry spring along.Photo: Maggie Gordon As flurries floated down over Greenwich, dusting the town in a layer of fluffy white snow Thursday, a group of designers worked to bring signs of spring to East Putnam Avenue. "We're trying to welcome in spring," said designer Trisha Reger , of Reger Inc., the New York-based design firm charged with setting up a six-week installation at Greenwich's Simon Pearce showroom at 125 E. Putnam Ave .

http://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Designers-bring-touch-of-spring-to-East-Putnam-6117998.php

What to do in and around Greenwich

The Astronomical Society of Greenwich will present a talk on aAuNew Horizons: Exploring Pluto,aAu by Jaclyn Avidon at 3:30 p.m.Sunday at the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Ave. See listing for details.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/What-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6117871.php

New oral history: From wilderness expert to Greenwich jeweler

Local jeweler Terry Betteridge, shown here after graduating from Greenwich High School, spent his late teens visiting and working in wilderness areas.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/New-oral-history-From-wilderness-expert-to-6117869.php

Designers bring touch of spring to East Putnam Ave.

Damage can be seen on the fourth floor of the train station parking garage in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. As flurries floated down over Greenwich, dusting the town in a layer of fluffy white snow Thursday, a group of designers worked to bring signs of spring to East Putnam Avenue.

http://m.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Designers-bring-touch-of-spring-to-East-Putnam-6117988.php

Guess how much Americans spent on their pets last year

... pets can get facials and massages, said Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the pet products association, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The report says trips to the veterinarian were unchanged or slightly down last year, although expenditures per ...

http://wtop.com/lifestyle/2015/03/americans-spent-58-billion-to-pamper-protect-pets-in-2014/

How we spend $58b on pets

... pets can get facials and massages, said Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the pet products association, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The report says trips to the veterinarian were unchanged or slightly down last year, although expenditures per ...

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20150305/americans-spent-58-billion-to-pamper-protect-pets-in-2014

We spend big bucks to pamper our pets, report says

... get facials and massages, said Bob Vetere, president and chief executive of the pet products association, based in Greenwich, Conn. VET VISITS FLAT: The report says trips to the veterinarian were unchanged or slightly down in 2014, although ...

http://www.goerie.com/we-spend-big-bucks-to-pamper-our-pets-report-says

Report: US spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets last year, with bulk going to food, vet

... pets can get facials and massages, said Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the pet products association, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The report says trips to the veterinarian were unchanged or slightly down last year, although expenditures per ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/breaking-news/report-us-spent-58-billion-to-pamper-protect-pets-last-year-with-bulk-going-to-food-vet-295201081.html?

Americans spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets in 2014

... pets can get facials and massages, said Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the pet products association, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The report says trips to the veterinarian were unchanged or slightly down last year, although expenditures per ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2981501/Americans-spent-58-billion-pamper-protect-pets-2014.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Greenwich Public Schools Announces Schedule for Friday Classes

Greenwich Public Schools announced Thursday night that there will be "a two-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Friday, March 6, in order to provide time for storm clean up to ensure safe passage for buses, and for students walking to school and bus stops."

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-public-schools-announces-schedule-friday-classes-0?

Greenwich officials: Watch out for black ice

... 5, 2015. Photo: Autumn Driscoll A man dashes across a snowy West Putnam Avenue during the winter storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, March 5, 2015. Photo: Bob Luckey Greenwich resdient Bob Flohr does Nordic skiing during the winter storm in ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Greenwich-officials-Watch-out-for-black-ice-6117613.php

Vineyard Vines and the Enduring Power of Prep

... While the American Dream narrative is perhaps hard to reconcile with the Murrays' background (they grew up in Greenwich, Conn. and summered at Martha's Vineyard), their definition is less about upward mobility than it is about making money doing ...

http://www.racked.com/2015/3/5/8148405/vineyard-vines

Bruce Women Are Gearing Up for Golf in Greenwich

The Bruce Women's Golf Association will kick off its 2015 season at Fairways Restaurant at The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course on Tuesday, April 7. The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by open golf. Nine- and 18-holers are welcome.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/bruce-women-are-gearing-golf-greenwich-0?

Merriest yule cheer on the radio all year

... in the country going all in on Christmas songs year-round. Station owners Townsquare Media Group , based in Greenwich, Conn., remained mum about the switch when called by the Times Union . But on the station's Facebook page that morning, Townsquare ...

http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-business/article/Merriest-yule-cheer-on-the-radio-all-year-6115612.php

Greenwich Delegation Fights Border Tolls

Greenwich delegation state representatives Mike Bocchino and Fred Camillo took a firm stand at a public hearing on Wednesday against a bill raised by the Transportation Committee to propose tolls. Bocchino and Camillo attended the public hearing and submitted testimony against the bill that would install electronic tolling booths on the borders of the state.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-delegation-fights-border-tolls

Benheim Western Civic Center Presents Youth Golf Clinics

Youth Golf Clinics will begin at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Fridays starting March 27 for five weeks, the department of parks and recreation announced. Join Coach John Czarnecki for an introduction to the fundamentals of golf.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/benheim-western-civic-center-presents-youth-golf-clinics

Greenwich Police Officer Retires After 27 Years Of Service

David Stewart work as a patrol officer and later in the Marine Section brought praise from his chief, who is also a Greenwich native. "I have known Dave a long time, and he and I share many commonalities," Chief James Heavey said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-officer-retires-after-27-years-service

Lyme Disease Expert, Patient Speaks At Greenwich Church March 10

Mark Hopwood, board member of the Stamford-based Lyme Research Alliance and a Lyme-disease patient, will discuss everything you need to know about the disease on Tuesday, March 10, at 10:45 a.m. at Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. The talk will cover symptoms of Lyme disease, how it is spread, new testing methods, complications, and the threat of new strains.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/lyme-disease-expert-patient-speaks-greenwich-church-march-10

Expert At Greenwich's Bruce Museum Helps Launch Fossil Database

The Fossil Calibration Database, a groundbreaking new online resource for scientists, was developed after years of work by a worldwide team co-led by Daniel Ksepka, curator of science at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. The resource is designed to help answer scientific mysteries, such as when a certain group of plants or animals first evolved.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/expert-greenwichs-bruce-museum-helps-launch-fossil-database