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Friday, March 13, 2015

Video: Eversource Energy Proposes New Substation in Greenwich

"We have a lot of electronic devices in our homes, modern conveniences that all require electricity. We are staying ahead of it, and to continue to stay ahead of it, we proposed this new substation," said Frank Poirot, Eversource media relations.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22526/Eversource-Energy-Proposes-New-Substation-in-Greenwich-

Joseph Pellegrino, Of Stamford, 77

... Joseph A. Pellegrino, of Stamford, died on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Florida. He was 77 years old. He was born in Greenwich on Jan. 12, 1938, to Antonio and Mary (Barone) Pellegrino. He grew up in Cos Cob, attended Greenwich High School, and after ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joseph-pellegrino-stamford-77

Things to do in and around Greenwich

The guitar duo of Vignola and Raniolo will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Greenwich Library's Cole Auditorium. Free concert.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6133213.php

Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index up +1.68% in Fenruary

PRLog - March 13, 2015 - GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich, CT, USA, March 12, 2015 The Greenwich Global Hedge Fund Index ended February up +1.68%.

http://www.prlog.org/12435303-greenwich-global-hedge-fund-index-up-1-68-in-fenruary.html

Greenwich Weather Update: Heavy Rain, Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for the area for late tonight and Saturday for heavy rains, the chance of some ice, and the possibility of some flooding. According to the National Weather Service's "Hazardous Weather Outlook," 'periods of rain late tonight, any ice accumulation would be less than a tenth of an inch.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-weather-update-heavy-rain-hazardous-weather-outlook-issued-0?

Activists think they found a way to convince Democrats to stay away from 'toxic' hedge fund money

... to create public institutions that they can take over and profit." band of activists is going to the tony city of Greenwich, Connecticut, armed with a symbolic prop of hedge clippers. They're hoping to stir up populist resentment against the 1% and ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/activists-to-dems-stay-away-from-toxic-hedge-fund-money-2015-3?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheMoneyGame+%28The+Money+Game%29

Mansion on Clapboard Ridge Road lists for $12.5 million

... on that street -- a 14,000-square-foot mansion selling for $12.5 million -- is bringing attention back to one of Greenwich's baronial stretches of road. "It's in the heart of midcountry, sort of away from everything," said Russell Pruner , the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Mansion-on-Clapboard-Ridge-Road-lists-for-12-5-6132508.php

Dorothy Hobby, 85, Of Rye

RYE, N.Y. Dorothy Hobby , died at home with her family by her side Wednesday, March 11. She was 85. Hobby was born on May 15, 1929, in Greenwich, Conn., to Laura Bramming Van Loo and William Van Loo. She married Allie C. Hobby on Dec. 24, 1946.

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dorothy-hobby-85-rye

Mansion on Clapboard Ridge Road lists for $12.5 million

With several houses for sale on Clapboard Ridge Road, the newest addition to the market on that street -- a 14,000-square-foot mansion selling for $12.5 million -- is bringing attention back to one of Greenwich's baronial stretches of road. "It's in the heart of midcountry, sort of away from everything," said Russell Pruner , the listing agent with Houlihan Lawrence , who placed the house at 65 Clapboard Ridge Road on the market Monday.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Mansion-on-Clapboard-Ridge-Road-lists-for-12-5-6132508.php

Backcountry Greenwich Man Taken Down In Heroin Arrest, Stamford Police Say

A backcountry Greenwich man was grabbed from his SUV and pushed to the ground in a brief struggle with Stamford police officers during an arrest Wednesday that turned up heroin, police said. Christopher Ceci, 25, of 121 Lower Cross Road, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with an officer, possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana, failure to keep narcotics in an open container, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle and sale of illegal drugs.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/backcountry-greenwich-man-taken-down-heroin-arrest-stamford-police-say

Hedge fund set to buy Standard Register says it will keep headquarters in Dayton

... the hedge fund company set to buy Standard Register has told the Dayton Business Journal. A spokesperson for Greenwich, Conn.-based Silver Point Capital L.P. - which inked a $275 million agreement to buy the company - said, "if the sale to ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/03/13/hedge-fund-set-to-buy-standard-register-says-it.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_dayton+%28Dayton+Business+Journal%29

Hedge fund set to buy Standard Register says it will keep headquarters in Dayton

... what the hedge fund company set to buy Standard Register has told the Dayton Business Journal. A spokesperson for Greenwich, Conn.-based Silver Point Capital L.P. - which inked a $275 million agreement to buy the company - said, "if the sale to ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/03/13/hedge-fund-set-to-buy-standard-register-says-it.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_42+%28Internet+Industry+News%29

Donald Russell Kiefer, 78; Greenwich Zoning Board of Appeals...

... He worked for Aminoil and Mobil Oil, before transitioning to the establishment of a private practice in Greenwich, CT for more than 30 years. A dedicated town servant with a strong sense of civic commitment, he served on myriad town boards and ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/donald-russell-kiefer-78-greenwich-zoning-board-appeals-chairman-lawyer-who-enjoyed-outdoor-sports?

3 Ways Sports Teach Kids to Eat

... otball instruction for kids ages 6 to 14 years old. Flag, Tackle and newcomers to the game are welcomed to attend. Greenwich--Whitby School will host New York Heroes Youth Football Camps from June 22-26, 9:00am-3:00pm daily.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/3-ways-sports-teach-kids-eat-0?

Burns, first female federal judge in Connecticut, to retire

Judge Ellen Bree Burns, the first woman to serve on the federal bench in Connecticut, is retiring after 37 years of overseeing cases in U.S. District Court. The New Haven-born 1947 graduate of Yale Law School has overseen many high-profile criminal cases including those of Martin Frankel, the Greenwich financier who stole $200 million from insurance companies, and former state NAACP leader Ben Andrews, who was involved in the kickback schemes of convicted former state Treasurer Paul Silvester.

http://wtnh.com/2015/03/13/burns-first-female-federal-judge-in-connecticut-to-retire/

Coldwell Banker Honors Top Sales Specialists In Katonah

... Sterling Society. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Conn. on May 14. Invited guests will enjoy food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes ...

http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-honors-top-sales-specialists-katonah

Hollywood Producer Weinstein Puts Greenwich Mansion On Market For $29.5M

Looking for a little more living space? Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has put his 12,000-square-foot coastal estate in Greenwich on the market for just under $30 million, according to multiple sources. The six-bedroom, 6.5 bathroom mansion was for sale back in 2011 with an asking price of $32 million, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/hollywood-producer-weinstein-puts-greenwich-mansion-market-295m

Jeweler Hosting Greenwich Chamber's After Six Business Networking Event

Shreve, Crump & Low, the oldest purveyor of luxury goods in North America, has arrived in Greenwich and will welcome the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce as it hosts an After Six Business Networking event. The event will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Shreve, Crump & Low store at 125 Greenwich Ave. The cost is $15 for members or $25 for non-members.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/jeweler-hosting-greenwich-chambers-after-six-business-networking-event

Ferraro Retires After 23-Year Run With Greenwich Police

Ferraro completed 23 years of service with the Greenwich Police Department. He was raised in Norwalk, where he attended Central Catholic High School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/ferraro-retires-after-23-year-run-greenwich-police

Greenwich's Second Congregational Youth Choir To Lead Disney Sing-Along

GREENWICH, Conn. The Second Congregational Church in Greenwich will hold a "Disney and Dessert" program for all ages, featuring a sing-along led by its Youth Choir.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-second-congregational-youth-choir-lead-disney-sing-along