Greenwich Roundup

Saturday, December 14, 2013

26 Acts of Kindnessvisit|article-5065500|interleaved-28469-breaking-news|2

... so many negative influences that it's so important to add something positive for someone." 5 Rebecca DeCarlo, 17, Greenwich High School senior and member of the girls basketball team: "We're playing at Bassick (Friday), and we're wearing green ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/26-Acts-of-Kindness-5065500.php

Lauretti planning run for governor

... reach thresholds of fundraising through maximum $100 contributions. The 2010 gubernatorial runner-up, Tom Foley of Greenwich and his former running mate, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , have both formed exploratory committees in advance of possibly ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lauretti-planning-run-for-governor-5065073.php

A Snowy Weekend in Greenwich - A Photo Gallery

The fluffy snow continues to fall softly throughout the region. And in Greenwich, children and adults enjoyed the afternoon sledding on the hills of Byram Park - despite posted signs that it's prohibited by town ordinance.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/a-snowy-weekend-in-greenwich--a-photo-gallery

York exhibiting 'Traces' in Southportvisit|article-5064769|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|1

... on Culture & Tourism. She has exhibited in solos shows at the Silvermine Art Center, New Canaan Library, ROOM in Greenwich and Thos. Moser in New York City. She was one of 12 artists included in the regional "Radius: Emerging Artists" 2007 ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/York-exhibiting-Traces-in-Southport-5064769.php

United Methodist Church leads Habitat projectvisit|article-5064715|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|4

... as well as provide volunteer construction crews on site. Joining UMC of New Canaan were First United Methodist of Greenwich, Golden Hill United Methodist Church, Huntington United Methodist Church, Nichols United Methodist Church, Rowayton United ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/United-Methodist-Church-leads-Habitat-project-5064715.php

United Methodist Church leads Habitat project

... as well as provide volunteer construction crews on site. Joining UMC of New Canaan were First United Methodist of Greenwich, Golden Hill United Methodist Church, Huntington United Methodist Church, Nichols United Methodist Church, Rowayton United ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/United-Methodist-Church-leads-Habitat-project-5064715.php

Brunswick basketball team falls at home to FAA rival Greens...

... Greens Farms Academy did enough offensively and flourished defensively to register another victory. Paced by Greenwich residents Matt Tate and Jim Djema, the Dragons pulled away from the Bruins late in the second half in a workmanlike 57-44 win at ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/Brunswick-basketball-team-falls-at-home-to-FAA-5064525.php

Snow Arrives In Greenwich; Storm Expected To Last Through Early Sunday

The official arrival of winter is still a week away, but Fairfield County was in the midst of a winter storm Saturday that could bring 4 to 8 inches of snow for some residents and has led to numerous event postponements and cancellations.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/snow-arrives-danbury-storm-expected-last-through-early-sunday

John S. Semsel Jr., 82; U.S. Navy Veteran, Active in Greenwich Boy Scouts

John Stephen Semsel Jr., of Greenwich, passed away on Dec. 11 at The Nathaniel Witherell nursing home .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/john-s-semsel-jr-82-us-navy-veteran-active-in-greenwich-boy-scouts

Brunswick basketball team falls at home to FAA rival Greens Farms

Brunswick's Dylan Wadsworth moves the ball as GFA's Sunday Okeke closes in as Brunswick hosts Greens Farm Academy in a boys basketball game in Greenwich, Conn., Dec. 13, 2013.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Brunswick-basketball-team-falls-at-home-to-FAA-5064525.php

Five Things We Learned: Women's soccer season in review

... who finished her Michigan career with more saves than any other player in program history. But Ryan said that the Greenwich, Conn. freshman could quickly become even better than her predecessor between the pipes. "Kopmeyer would be the first to ...

http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/five-things-we-learned-women%E2%80%99s-soccer-season-review

Get A Haircut For Kids In Crisis At Greenwich's Becker Salon

... more than 118,000 Connecticut children and families. Last year, more than 6,000 children and families in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton received assistance from the organization. Becker ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/get-haircut-kids-crisis-greenwichs-becker-salon

Friday, December 13, 2013

Wilbur Ross reportedly will postpone IPO for supplier IAC

... bet right now," Kathy Smith, principal at the IPO investment adviser and research firm Renaissance Capital LLC in Greenwich, Conn., said in an interview. Companies that may offer lower growth prospects "will be easier to sell when we roll over the ...

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20131205/NEWS01/131209912/wilbur-ross-reportedly-will-postpone-ipo-for-supplier-iac?CSAuthResp=1%3A973521564788823%3A246601%3A512%3A24%3Aapproved%3A8E82AABF0B9F5790DE83ACD93C20A8CE

With Storm Approaching Greenwich, Fire Department Offers Safety Tips

With a major winter storm bearing down on the Fairfield County region and beyond, the Norwalk Fire Department is offering home safety tips to help keep residents safe.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/storm-approaching-fire-department-offers-safety-tips

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of W. R. Berkley Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

... senior unsecured notes and "bbb" on trust preferred securities issued by W.R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) (NYSE:WRB). The outlook for all ratings is stable. (See link below for a detailed list of the companies and ratings.) ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131213005859/en

Gun Turn-in Program at Greenwich PD on Saturday

Continuing their efforts to get unwanted guns off the streets, Greenwich Police will hold a firearms turn-in program on Saturday, Dec. 14. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., anyone can surrender unwanted, unloaded firearms and ammunition at police headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/gun-turnin-program-at-greenwich-pd-on-saturday

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... I had people with me and that I actually had to work on a strategy instead of running fast." Ceci Hopp (1980) of Greenwich and Liz Mueller (1991) of Waterford are the two girls from Connecticut to win in the 35 year history of the race. Parrish and ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/DeBalsi-to-compete-in-Foot-Locker-Cross-Country-5058745.php

Stormy Weekend Forecast Prompts Event Cancellations

... with predictions of 4 to 8 inches of snow, some weekend events may be cancelled. On Friday, the Boys & Girls Club Greenwich cancelled its annual pancake breakfast with Santa , scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14. "The Club has just cancelled the pancake ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/stormy-weekend-forecast-prompts-event-cancellations

Pacific National in Miami Discloses Buyer's Identity

... the bank was required to seek a buyer. Moreno, a principal at Black Diamond, told the Business Journal that the Greenwich, Conn., asset management firm is not involved with the deal. Pacific National has one branch in Miami. It is operating under a ...

http://www.americanbanker.com/issues/178_239/pacific-national-in-miami-discloses-buyers-identity-1064279-1.html