Greenwich Roundup

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Freedom tantalizingly close for Skakel

... Criminal defense experts say it's entirely conceivable that Skakel, whose conviction in the 1975 slaying of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley was vacated by a judge last month, could become a free man during an upcoming bond hearing Thursday in state ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Freedom-tantalizingly-close-for-Skakel-4988118.php

For hospitals: more eyes mean fewer falls

Dieter Meadows keeps watch over Greenwich Hospital's new video surveillance monitors at the hospital in Greenwich, Conn., Nov. 6, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/For-hospitals-more-eyes-mean-fewer-falls-4988037.php

Freedom tantalizingly close for Skakel

High-priced art: Pieces shatter records at auction house

... are in private hands. It was sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. A 1977 painting by Willem De Kooning, "Untitled VIII," sold for over $32 million, a world auction record for the artist. ...

http://onlineathens.com/features/2013-11-16/high-priced-art-pieces-shatter-records-auction-house

After Hitting the Curb, Driver Faces DWI Charge

Hitting the curb and driving onto the sidewalk is what led Greenwich Police to arrest a local man on a driving while intoxicated charge.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/after-hitting-the-curb-driver-faces-dwi-charge

Everdina J. Bausch, 89; Seamstress, Nathaniel Witherell Volunteer

... Coperine, and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. To leave an online condolence, visit www.leopgallaghergreeenwich.com .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/everdina-j-bausch-89-seamstress-nathaniel-witherell-volunteer

Greenwich Workforce Coalition To Hold Job Fair

The Greenwich Department of Social Services is partnering with local agencies to sponsor a job fair to be held at Greenwich Town Hall next week.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/small-business/p/greenwich-workforce-coalition-to-hold-job-fair

Kennedy cousin could be freed ahead of new trial

... of bludgeoning Martha Moxley to death with a golf club. The Moxley family and Skakel family were neighbors in Greenwich, Connecticut. In allowing the bond hearing to proceed, Bishop lifted an automatic stay that had been imposed in the case, and ...

http://nypost.com/2013/11/15/kennedy-cousin-could-be-freed-ahead-of-new-trial/

Longi has 7 TD's vs Danbury

Greenwich running back Austin Longi escapes Danbury defenders Tyren McCrea and Jonathan Colon Ramirez in the FCIAC high school football game between Danbury and Greenwich at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Longi-s-big-night-leads-Greenwich-past-Danbury-4986608.php

Friday, November 15, 2013

Greenwich wins

Greenwich running back Austin Longi escapes Danbury defenders Tyren McCrea and Jonathan Colon Ramirez in the FCIAC high school football game between Danbury and Greenwich at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Longi-s-big-night-leads-Greenwich-past-Danbury-4986608.php

Band From Stamford's Institute Of Rock To Perform At Beach House

The band Mad River will perform classic covers by U2, Janis Joplin, Green Day, The Rolling Stones and more at The Beach House Cafe in Old Greenwich at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/see-mad-river-perform-old-greenwichs-beach-house

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT and SEC filings. 500.com Ltd. - Shenzhen, China, 5.786 million American depositary shares, each representing 10 class A ordinary shares, priced $9 to $11, managed by Deutsche Bank.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/11/15/2677934/initial-public-offerings-scheduled.html#storylink=rss

Blyth Rejects CVSL's $16.75-per-Share Offer

Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth Inc., which sells candles, home accessories and weight-loss products through home parties and other methods, said that direct selling company CVSL made its offer Oct. 25. The $16.75 offer, to be paid in either CVSL shares or cash, was a 31% premium to Blyth's closing price of $12.76 on Oct. 25. Blyth highlighted five ... (more)

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/11/15/blyth-rejects-cvsls-1675-per-share-offer.aspx

Greenwich Red Cross Needs Volunteer Drivers

The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter in Greenwich is in need of transportation service drivers in the Greenwich community.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/greenwich-red-cross-needs-volunteer-drivers

Candle maker Blyth rejects takeover offer from CVSL

... of products for the home, including pottery and cookware, through a network of independent sales representatives. Greenwich, Connecticut-based Blyth's shares closed at $12.50 on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. (Reporting by Aditi ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/15/blyth-cvsl-idUSL4N0J036A20131115?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews

SEC Busts Alleged Inside Trader

... tment accusing him of tipping others to inside information. Level Global was an unregistered investment adviser in Greenwich, Conn., that managed $4 billion in assets in 2010. The SEC seeks disgorgement, penalties and an injunction.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/11/15/62921.htm

Good News Mago Is Improving

... not going to know until they wake him up." The box er's wife, Bakanay, will move her family (three daughters) to Greenwich, Conn., living with a cousin initially and eventually finding an apartment to be near her husband, Lewkowicz said. ...

http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/17577-good-news-mago-is-improving

Carol B. Andrews, 83, Longtime Fairfield Resident

Andrews was born May 12, 1930, in New York City, to Karl and Harriett (Kernan) Brautigam. She moved to Old Greenwich, in 1945 and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1948. She received a BA from Middlebury College in 1952. She then moved to New ...

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/carol-b-andrews-83-longtime-fairfield-resident

Ballet Academy's Nutcracker To Feature Chappaqua Dancer

... The performances are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, according to the release. "Greenwich Ballet Academy prides itself on a superior level of talent among its students," representatives said in the release. ...

http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-ballet-academy-present-nutcracker-december

Stepping Stones Museum for Children's Annual Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $50,000

Professional golfer and New Canaan High graduate Duncan Littlefield, New York Mets Third Base Coach and Greenwich native Tim Teufel, Stepping Stones Museum for Children Board Member John S. Foster of Wilton, and Roger Knick of the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, are all smiles on the course at the Museum's Swing Into It! Golf Tournament at ... (more)

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Stepping-Stones-Museum-for-Children-s-Annual-Golf-Tournament-Raises-Nearly-50-00021056.shtml