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Monday, March 23, 2015

Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

... woodworkers, horticulturists and more. Geiger's still has a design studio in Westport, at Sconset Square, and in Greenwich, in addition to office space in Fairfield as well as in Scarsdale, N.Y. But its largest property is in New Canaan, and ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Geiger-s-leaves-Westport-for-New-Canaan-6153315.php

Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

... woodworkers, horticulturists and more. Geiger's still has a design studio in Westport, at Sconset Square, and in Greenwich, in addition to office space in Fairfield as well as in Scarsdale, N.Y. But its largest property is in New Canaan, and ...

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Geiger-s-leaves-Westport-for-New-Canaan-6153315.php

PTA names Central Middle principal tops in state

Central Middle School Principal, Shelley Somers, smiles as she holds an empty bucket after dousing her Asst. Principal Shamain Johnson during the Ice Bucket Challenge at the school in Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, Sept.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/PTA-names-Central-Middle-principal-tops-in-state-6153703.php

Crash Closes Lanes of I-95 in Greenwich

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting a two-vehicle crash is causing traffic congestion and delays on I-95 northbound in Greenwich. The crash is located between exits 5 and 6 and there is congestion backing up to Exit 4, according to the DOT.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/crash-closes-lanes-i-95-greenwich-0?

Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Win 17 Gold Medals at State Championship

Paced by six gold medals each from Kate Hazlett and Meghan Lynch; three golds from William Belmont and a first-ever win by Ryan Bedell, as well as a winning state record relay effort, the Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team placed eighth overall in the recently completed Connecticut State Age Group Championships. The 40-team, 1,100 swimmer meet was held over three-and-one-half days at Wesleyan University and featured competition among Connecticut's top swimmers in over 120 events.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-ywca-dolphins-win-17-gold-medals-state-championship-0?

High-End SUV Stolen in Downtown Greenwich

A man who left his car locked at 44 W. Putnam Ave. in central Greenwich discovered it had been stolen Saturday night. The victim, a Stratford resident, told Greenwich Police his black 2012 Range Rover was parked from about 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. March 21, according to police spokesman Lt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/high-end-suv-stolen-downtown-greenwich-0?

Letter: Building of a Synagogue at 92 Orchard St.

Many concerns have been expressed by neighbors who have opposed the building of a synagogue at 92 Orchard St. Cos Cob by Greenwich Reform Synagogue, non residential development, parking, traffic, noise, does not conform to the Plan of Conservation and Development and various other concerns voiced at town agency meetings. Why I have opposed the synagogue and will continue to voice my opposition is that the lives of Tony and Barbara Lovallo have been greatly impacted.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/why-have-my-neighbors-and-i-been-opposed-building-synagogue-92-orchard-st-0?

Art in Bloom in Greenwich

... as the multitude of flowers found in nature. Highlights of ART IN BLOOM are paintings by the talented Greenwich native Jessie Drennen and her twin, Sue Martin, Illia Barger and the Chicago based artist, Robert Porasinki. DrennenMartin's paintings ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/art-bloom-0?

NCHS Boys Varsity Squash No. 2 Public School Team in U.S.

... on Feb. 28 at Chelsea Piers in Stamford and represented the culminating event of the FairWest season. Teams from Greenwich, Bronxville, Darien, Rye and Fairfield competed in three Divisions. New Canaan Varsity A, in Division 1, played Greenwich High ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/nchs-boys-varsity-squash-2-public-school-team-nation?

Proposed transit authority loses power of eminent domain

... , executive director of the Western Connecticut Council of Governments , which represents communities from Greenwich to New Milford. "It no longer says eminent domain and local communities have to opt in," Pickering said. "The big concern was the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Proposed-transit-authority-loses-power-of-eminent-6153509.php

Proposed transit authority loses power of eminent domain

... , executive director of the Western Connecticut Council of Governments , which represents communities from Greenwich to New Milford. "It no longer says eminent domain and local communities have to opt in," Pickering said. "The big concern was the ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Proposed-transit-authority-loses-power-of-eminent-6153509.php

Police warn residents to lock vehicles, be vigilant after weekend Range Rover theft

The Saturday night theft of a 2012 Range Rover while parked on Putnam Avenue near Greenwich Avenue is the latest such theft to be reported to police, and authorities are reminding the public to be vigilant about auto-thefts and thefts from autos. The car, which belonged to a Stratford resident, was parked between 8:30 and 11 p.m. and was locked at the time.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Police-warn-residents-to-lock-vehicles-be-6153593.php

Dogs Attack Stamford Woman And Her Labrador At Tilley Pond Park

... March 19. A man walking his two bichons approached them, and the two spoke briefly. The man, a 64-year-old Greenwich resident, told the woman that his dogs were friendly, police said. He let them off their leashes, and they proceeded to charge at ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/dogs-attack-woman-and-her-labrador-tilley-pond-park

After 62 years, landmark Post Road business moves on

... woodworkers, horticulturists and more. Geiger's still has a design studio in Westport, at Sconset Square, and in Greenwich, in addition to office space in Fairfield as well as in Scarsdale, N.Y. But its largest property is in New Canaan, and ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Geiger-s-leaves-Westport-for-New-Canaan-6153315.php

After 62 years, landmark Post Road business moves on

... woodworkers, horticulturists and more. Geiger's still has a design studio in Westport, at Sconset Square, and in Greenwich, in addition to office space in Fairfield as well as in Scarsdale, N.Y. But its largest property is in New Canaan, and ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Geiger-s-leaves-Westport-for-New-Canaan-6153315.php

Former Greenwich resident pens book on networking

In recent years, former Greenwich resident Suzanne Garber has run into scores of successful businesspeople who have found their lives turned upside down by downsizing and layoffs. A former executive at FedEx, Garber left the company after 14 years to become the chief operating officer of a medical evacuation company several years ago, but made an effort to keep in touch with her colleagues.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Former-Greenwich-resident-pens-book-on-networking-6153304.php

Bichon bite worse than bark at Tilley Pond Park

Police are investigating a dog fight at Tilley Pond Park on West Avenue last Thursday during which two bichon frises owned by a Greenwich man bit a Stamford woman's finger when she attempted to stop them from attacking her chocolate Labrador, according to Darien Police Detective Mark Cappelli . The bichon frises were taken into custody for a state mandated 14-day quarantine for biting a person, Cappelli said.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Bichon-bite-worse-than-bark-at-Tilley-Pond-Park-6153233.php

Ridgefield sees benefits of Singapore math program

Buses are lined up at the end of the school day at Scotts Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield, Conn., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.Photo: Carol Kaliff/file, Carol Kaliff The Ridgefield, Greenwich and Bridgeport public schools may not have a lot of similarities, but the Fairfield County school districts have at least one thing in common: Singapore math.

http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/Ridgefield-sees-benefits-of-Singapore-math-program-6153077.php

Fans set to savor French-flavored cinema in Greenwich, NYC

A family film, "Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants," will be among the films screened during the Focus on French Cinema which begins Friday, March 27, 2015. In this film, a picnic riles up two rival ant gangs who have their eyes on a box of sugar.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Fans-set-to-savor-French-flavored-cinema-in-6153062.php

2015 Paul Howard Award for Courage recipient named

... of California, San Diego Library, San Diego; Robert Newlen, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Jasmine Posey, Greenwich Library, Greenwich, Connecticut; and Ann K. Symons, Douglas, Alaska. The 2015 Paul Howard Award will be presented in June at ...

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/2015-paul-howard-award-courage-recipient-named

Bridge Work to Close Portions of I-95 in Greenwich

If you're planning to use I-95 in Greenwich Monday night or early Tuesday, plan on giving yourself some extra driving time. Scheduled maintenance work on the James Street Bridge over I-95 in Byram will cause overnight lane closures on the interstate Monday night and Tuesday morning.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/bridge-work-close-portions-i-95-greenwich-0?

'GMA' Co-Host Lara Spencer Separating From Husband

... ise them and care for them together." Haffrenreffer is currently a broker at real-estate firm Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich, CT. He previously contributed to CNN morning show Ahead of the Curve.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gma-host-lara-spencer-separating-783665

Fans set to savor French-flavored cinema in Greenwich, NYC

... gangs who have their eyes on a box of sugar. Photo: Contributed Photo Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas, 2 Railroad Ave., Greenwich. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. (followed by 9:30 p.m. gala and concert at 100 Arch St., Greenwich). Opening night movie and gala ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fans-set-to-savor-French-flavored-cinema-in-6153062.php

Fans set to savor French-flavored cinema in Greenwich, NYC

... a film festival that returns to the area for its 11th year. Focus on French Cinema will take place in theaters in Greenwich, New Haven and New York City from Friday, March 27, to Tuesday, March 31. As in previous years, organizers have canvassed the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Fans-set-to-savor-French-flavored-cinema-in-6153062.php

'GMA' co-host Lara Spencer divorce: The laughter is over after 15 years

According to a report by MSN on Sunday, March 22, Lara Spencer and David Haffenreffer did not come to the decision to end the marriage lightly. In the statement the couple confirmed that their main concern is their children and they will continue to co-parent their two children, it is assumed, making their Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.examiner.com/article/gma-co-host-lara-spencer-divorce-the-laughter-is-over-after-15-years?cid=rss

Western Middle School Students Give Back to Their Greenwich Community

The future of Greenwich will be in good hands if the students at Western Middle School continue their good efforts. Last week, the students presented the fruits - and vegetables, pasta, cereals and soups - of their labor to the Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/western-middle-school-students-give-back-their-greenwich-community-0?

Best Video Production Companies Selected by 10 Best Production

... 2016, respectively. The second competitor for this category's Top Agency is Blue Sky Studios, based in the city of Greenwich, Connecticut. This company is one that focuses on film, video, and animation. It has brought its audiences various works, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/best-video-production/top-agency/prweb12596703.htm

Paying Most Since '08 on Dollar Hedges Works as Currency Plunges

... which cause massive knock-offs in sentiment," Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut, said by phone March 19. Economic reports in the U.S. have fallen short of prognosticators' expectations by the ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-23/paying-most-since-08-on-dollar-hedges-works-as-currency-plunges

tamed/untamed The Cat Tracker Project could follow your pet

... researchers at North Carolina State University, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., are hoping to get five days of travel data on 1,000 cats. They're loaning equipment to cat owners in Fairfield, ...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2015/03/22/petscolumn/OtuIDfLWdrxGCslLOU3xMP/story.html

Greenwich Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II Predicts End To Income Inequality

Greenwich hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II took to the podium at a sold-out TED talk in Canada last week and blasted income inequality in America, according to CNBC.com . "The gap between the 1 percent and the rest of America, and between the U.S. and the rest of the world, cannot and will not persist," Tudor Jones is quoted as saying.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-billionaire-paul-tudor-jones-ii-predicts-end-income-inequality

DOT Begins Overnight Work On I-95 Bridge In Greenwich

Greenwich motorists may see delays on I-95 northbound on the evening of Monday, March 23, as the Connecticut Department of Transportation performs overnight bridge work on the James Street bridge over the highway.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/dot-begins-overnight-work-i-95-bridge-greenwich-0

Thorman Earns Coldwell Banker President's Elite Award In Greenwich

Tory Thorman, a sales associate affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Greenwich, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International President's Elite award. This distinguished honor is awarded to the top 2 percent of approximately 87,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/thorman-earns-coldwell-banker-presidents-elite-award-greenwich

Greenwich Man Keeps Up Annual Tradition Of Celebrating The Irish

John Halpin is no longer the chairman of the Greenwich St. Patrick's Day parade, but the Irish immigrant who left his native land for a better life in America 44 years ago proudly participated in Sunday's parade. The parade is in its 41st year.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-man-keeps-annual-tradition-celebrating-irish

Greenwich Steps Off In Style With St. Patrick's Day Parade

... Rylie, 10, and friend Linda McDermott, all from Port Chester, N.Y., enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade Sunday. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Greenwich to watch the 41st edition of the town's St. Patrick's Day ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-steps-style-st-patricks-day-parade

F. D. Rich Company President and CEO Thomas L. Rich honored with...

... Summer House Stamford apartments under construction. The exclusive Commercial Real Estate event was held at the Greenwich- based L'escale Restaurant March 19, 2015 featuring a cocktail reception and one-of-a kind dining experience by its renowned ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/F-D-Rich-Company-President-CEO-Thomas-L-Rich-honored-with-IMPACT-Award-by-NAIOP-at-their-Night-of-the-Stars-Awards-Gala22609.shtml