Greenwich Roundup

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Police: Men Fired Rounds From Car in North Greenwich

Two men face weapons charges after they allegedly went on a brief shooting spree while driving through North Greenwich on Sunday evening.

http://rye.patch.com/articles/police-men-fired-rounds-from-car-in-north-greenwich

Real Estate Leases - November 2012

... Frank Hird of OR&L Commercial represented the landlord, Overshore Associates. NEW HAVEN -- Jeffrey A. Kaslowitz of Greenwich Fleet Leasing, LLC, and Albert Lomoriello of Eastern Region Re-Marketing Services, LLC, d/b/a Automotive Co-Op, have signed ...

http://www.conntact.com/real-estate/15751-real-estate-leases-november-2012.html

Police: Shots Fired From Car in Greenwich

Two men face weapons charges after they allegedly went on a brief shooting spree while driving through North Greenwich on Sunday evening.

http://harrison.patch.com/articles/police-shots-fired-from-car-in-greenwich

Town likely to revise annual contributions to nonprofits

... the committee's chairman, gave a report to fellow finance board members this week, noting the Fairfield group used Greenwich as a model for its recommendations. "Greenwich puts out a goals and objectives statement," DeWitt said, and its funding goes ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Town-likely-to-revise-annual-contributions-to-4037536.php

Sandy storm damage tops $360M in state

... her serious questions based on the tidal surge that we experienced, which was a record from New Haven down through Greenwich," Malloy said. "I think but for the grace of God, we ducked what could have been a much worse outcome.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43481/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Z0kL8WSp&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Rye Teen Publishes Book to Support Children's Literacy Organization

... to address the challenge of children's literacy. Licursi, a junior at the Convent of the Sacred Heart school in Greenwich, Ct., employed the help classmate Sydney Walker to start the Publishing Hearts club at school last year. "In Publishing Hearts, ...

http://rye.patch.com/articles/rye-teen-publishes-book-to-support-children-s-literacy-organization

An editorial cartoonist for all seasons

... a Connecticut-focused political cartoon in Sunday's Hearst papers - Connecticut Post and papers in Stamford, Greenwich and Danbury - and nationally focused pieces three times per week in more than 300 Tribune outlets around the country. The ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/wiltonbulletin/news/localnews/133271-an-editorial-cartoonist-for-all-seasons.html

YWCA candlelight vigil honors domestic abuse victims

It was a somber affair on Oct. 25 as the community gathered for the YWCA of Greenwich's Domestic Abuse Services' Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the memory of those who have died at the hands of domestic violence over the last year.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101483-ywca-candlelight-vigil-honors-domestic-abuse-victims.html

Greenwich Teen Receives Outstanding Volunteer Honor

GREENWICH, Conn. Jenny Cespedes, a Teen Club member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has been named an "Outstanding Teen Volunteer" by Moffly Media, which produces Fairfield County-specific publications like Greenwich Magazine .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-teen-receives-outstanding-volunteer-honor

Family Centers kicks off annual Hope Lights Lives Luminary campaign

... for Grieving Kids - has grown to into a true holiday tradition. On Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m., Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton residents will adorn their lawns with special ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Family-Centers-kicks-off-annual-Hope-Lights-Lives-Luminary-campaign18627.shtml

Health IT firm Arcadia Solutions acquired by Ferrer Freeman

Privately held health IT company Arcadia Solutions LLC has been acquired by a fund managed by Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm Ferrer Freeman & Company LLC.

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2012/11/14/arcadia-solutions-acquired-by-private.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_boston+%28Boston+Business+Journal%29

Royce's gift helps Historical Society

A long-awaited restoration and improvement project at the Bush-Holley House is done and the Greenwich Historical Society says town residents Deborah and Chuck Royce must be thanked for it.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101482-royces-gift-helps-historical-society.html

Health IT firm Arcadia Solutions acquired by Ferrer Freeman

New owners for health IT firm Arcadia Solutions

LLC and Arcadia's senior management team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Greenwich, Conn., Ferrer Freeman & Co.

http://www.bostonherald.com/jobfind/news/technology/view.bg?articleid=1061174730&srvc=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+%28Home+-+BostonHerald.com%29

Arcadia bought by FFC, will open Nashville office

... Burlington-based healthcare IT company Arcadia Solutions LLC has been acquired by Ferrer Freeman & Company LLC in Greenwich, Conn., a private equity firm that specializes in the healthcare industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Henry ...

http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2012/11/12/daily24-Arcadia-bought-by-FFC-will-open-Nashville-office.html

Kennedy's All-American Barber Club is offering pampering for men

... must be made by January 30, 2013. Kennedy's All-American Barber ClubA , with locations in Ridgefield, Darien, Greenwich, Westport, Stamford and West Hartford, CT, is also partially underwriting the November 30 Steven Wright performance. For haircut ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Kennedy-s-All-American-Barber-Club-is-offering-pampering-for-men18706.shtml

Colts win in New York

... Challenge Nov. 1 to 4. The Colts won all their games defeating the American Eagles from Farmingdale, N.J. 10-0, Greenwich, CT 13-0, Ridgefield, CT 5-1 and New Canaan CT 4-1. They met Ridgefield again in the finals and won 2-1 for the gold medal in ...

http://www.simcoe.com/sports/sports/article/1535633

Driving Slow Can Get You a Ticket

A driver on East Putnam Avenue was arrested on a driving while intoixcated charge after Greenwich Police initially stopped her for driving too slow.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/driving-slow-can-get-you-a-ticket

'Never let him out': Judge gives beauty's killer the max

... time of the murder because he'd out of work and upset that Coit was dumping him. Coit, a 5-foot-10 stunner from Greenwich, Conn., had been working for Lacoste. Her father, Lynde Coit, a senior adviser to the CEO at Plasco Energy Group Inc., was in ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/never_let_him_EQHmKJcVwkIhzeWbLuGi9I?

Bankers Abandoned Obama -- But the Rest of the Rich Held Surprisingly Strong

... income exceeds $175,000, Obama lost by just 6 points after Kerry lost by 22 points four years earlier. Nearby Greenwich, where you can find Mel Gibson, Regis, and Madoff's kids, voted for Obama by 8 points. The shift among New York executives in ...

http://www.tnr.com/blog/electionate/110109/greenwich-abandons-obama-affluent-voters-elsewhere-render-mixed-verdict

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

United Parcel Service

... Motorcycle Delivery Company. Became United Parcel Service in 1919. Moved headquarters to New York City in 1930, to Greenwich, CT in 1975, and to Atlanta, GA in 1991. NNDB has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and ...

http://www.nndb.com/company/050/000051894/

Parents, tots invited to interactive animal programs

Greenwich families will have the chance to let their toddlers go wild this month as the Animal Embassy Nature Specialists bring their distinctive program to Selma Maisel Nursery School in Greenwich for a free special event geared toward one to two-year-olds. The nursery's unique Discovery Center provides children with a safe, one-of-a-kind ... (more)

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101481-parents-tots-invited-to-interactive-animal-programs.html

Three men charged after bar fight

Three New York men are facing several charges after they started a bar fight that injured a bar employee and an off-duty Greenwich police officer early Friday morning, police said.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=fplKh6Kw&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich Officer Among 3 Victims in Assault

An off-duty Greenwich Police officer was among three people "viciously beaten" by a trio of New York men who wanted to be served drinks at closing time in a Greenwich restaurant, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-officer-among-3-victims-in-assault

Hartford Police: Accused Rapist Left Cell Phone Behind

The man accused of raping, punching and trying to strangle a Hartford woman Saturday night allegedly left behind his cellphone, which allowed Hartford detectives to track down Kenneth Maestas within hours, according to a police report.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-hartford-rape-1114-20121113,0,1064589.story

Smith named Managing Director at Hudson

Greenwich resident Geoffrey Smith has been named a managing director of Manhattan-based Hudson Realty Capital LLC, a real estate fund manager specializing in middle-market investments as well as large loan-portfolio acquisitions and asset management activities.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101479-smith-named-managing-director-at-hudson.html

Parking Attendant Hit By Car In Port Chester Lot

... Authority-owned lot on Broad Street was struck about 8 p.m. on Friday by a car driven by a 41-year-old Greenwich, CT, woman police said. The injured man was working in the lot for a show at the nearby Capitol Theatre, police said. The driver told ...

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/parking-attendant-hit-by-car-in-port-chester-lot

Two Charged In Alleged Drunken Shooting Spree In Greenwich

Police determined that Anthony Cardile, 22, of Greenwich and Patrick Kelly , 26, of Middletown , N.Y., fired multiple guns from their vehicle at various locations, police said.

http://www.courant.com/community/greenwich/hc-greenwich-gun-charges-1114-20121113,0,6886841.story

Group Hopes to Prove Mountain Lions Live in CT

... before getting to Connecticut. Environmental officials said the cougar was the same one that had been spotted in Greenwich. Dennis Schain, a spokesman for the state environmental agency, said there are no native mountain lions, but efforts to ...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49810208/ns/local_news-hartford_ct/

United Rentals Announces Redemption of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 3000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20121113006843&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Greenwich Woman Masters Marathon Field in Pa.

Greenwich's Tara Allen ran a personal best and won the women's masters division Sunday at the Harrisburg Marathon in Pennsylvania.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-woman-masters-marathon-field-pa

Raul Barrera's sentenced in killing Sarah Coit after brutal murder

... grief at the loss of his daughter as he testified in court. In an emotional testimony, the millionaire lawyer from Greenwich, Connecticut said: 'When I identified Sarah's body in the basement of the morgue, her injuries, the look on her face, the ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2232498/Raul-Barreras-sentenced-killing-Sarah-Coit-brutal-murder.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

New York City's rebirth topic of Nov. 14 lecture

The Greenwich Historical Society will host a Crooks Distinguished Lecture by Kenneth Jackson on The Resilient Metropolis: The Economic Transformation of the New York Region, 1898-2012. Between 1920 and 1960, New York was the largest city in the world.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101476-new-york-citys-rebirth-topic-of-nov-14-lecture.html

Firsthand views of WWII given at Byram Shubert Library discussion

A World War II discussion presented by the Byram Shubert Library last month transported attendees back to a time of war and sacrifice with the help of two Greenwich residents who were among the era's heroes.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101477-firsthand-views-of-wwii-given-at-byram-shubert-library-discussion-.html

The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich opens with new exhibit

The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich opens Saturday, December 1 and the opening reception is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To R.S.V.P. for the Grand Opening on December 1, 2012, or to make a gallery appointment, contact Audubon Greenwich by phone or by email The gallery will reside in the newly renovated Kiernan Hall and will feature four exhibits ... (more)

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-oppenheimer-gallery-at-audubon-greenwich-opens-with-new-exhibit?cid=rss

Men accused of burglaries after Superstorm Sandy remain jailed

... lost power from Superstorm Sandy -- remain jailed after appearing today in Rye City Court. John F. Tully, 21, of Greenwich, Conn., and Robert M. Smith, 20, of Fairfield, Conn., are charged in break-ins in Rye, Harrison and North Castle. Both ...

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2012311130070%26nclick_check%3D1

Arthritis foundation to honor Greenwich orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Edward V. Craig, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery Affiliated Physicians Office in Greenwich, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Arthritis-foundation-to-honor-Greenwich-orthopedic-surgeon18626.shtml

Linda McMahon Says She Was 'Stunned' by Her Loss

... interview with Bloomberg News a few days ago, McMahon said she was sitting in an upstairs room of her backcountry Greenwich home, fine-tuning her acceptance speech about 40 minutes after the polls had closed, when she caught sight of a TV graphic ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/linda-mcmahon-says-she-was-stunned-by-her-loss-86a88929

Newtown girls beat Greenwich 2-0

Greenwich High School's Sara Mischanti and Newtown High School's Jess Keller tangle while chasing the ball during a Class LL game at Newtown.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Newtown-girls-beat-Greenwich-2-0-in-Class-LL-4031103.php

Growing preppy supplier J. McLaughlin opening second area store

... N.Y. With Chestnut Hill, it will have 65 stores. Its sites are in suburban towns like Princeton, N.J., and Greenwich, Conn., and resorts like Nantucket, Mass., and Palm Beach, Fla. It has been in an expansion mode, recently opening in Southport, ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2012/11/13/growing-preppy-supplier-j-mclaughlin.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_58+%28Retailing+Industry+News%29

They're Crazy About School Spirit

With hearts the size of their football helmets, Seniors Sam Latto and Michelangelo Federici set out last winter to create a buzz at Greenwich High School and their efforts have caught on.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/they-re-crazy-about-school-spirit

Monday, November 12, 2012

Trial field hosts Wiffle ball players

When the United Way of Greenwich asked the town's young people what they wanted in a Wiffle ball field, they received many suggestions.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5GnidoVf&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Trial field hosts Wiffle ball players

T Magazine: What a Gas | Nate Lowman at the Brant Foundation

On Sunday, the art crowd car-pooled up to Greenwich, Conn., where Nate Lowman's aptly titled exhibition "I WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY CAREER" opened at the Brant Foundation .

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/what-a-gas-nate-lowman-at-the-brant-foundation/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Movin' on up at Greenwich Hospital

... of the hospital's approach to clinical quality, performance improvement and patient safety. Dr. Lipschutz, a Greenwich resident, received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and later completed his internal medicine internship and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101475-movin-on-up-at-greenwich-hospital.html

Police blotter

... appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on Friday. a Deborah Hall, 45, of 26 Mayfair Lane, turned herself into Greenwich Police Sunday on a warrant for allegedly assaulting a police officer in a Sept. 20 incident. She was released on a promise to ...

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QUQ9V5i5&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Spreading the Wealth

... hospital during a Russian air strike, he emigrated to the U.S. at 21 and started trading commodities. Today his Greenwich, Conn., firm makes markets in more than 400,000 securities and provides brokerage services in 19 countries. When pressed, ...

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703728004578105040167708684.html?mod=BOL_hpp_emr_1

At local specialty practice - Vitale brings microsurgical expertise

Orthopedic surgeon Mark Vitale has joined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PC and is now accepting patients at the multispecialty medical practice located at 6 Greenwich Office Park on Valley Drive II.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101474-at-local-specialty-practice-vitale-brings-microsurgical-expertise.html

Group looks to prove mountain lions live in Conn.

... or coyotes, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection . A mountain lion was seen in Greenwich and killed on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford last year, inflaming a controversy over whether the animals are roaming ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Group-hopes-to-prove-mountain-lions-live-in-Conn-4029184.php

Lives forever changed

... just a half-mile from the beach in Fairfield, end up flooding for the first time in the 31 years he's owned it. In Greenwich, Fire Lt. John Chimblo figured he'd make some overtime securing his town against the elements. And in Bridgeport, Red Cross ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/Lives-forever-changed-in-wake-of-Sandy-s-wrath-4027178.php

2 arrested in Greenwich shooting spree

Police are trying to determine why two men, one a Greenwich resident, went on a backcountry shooting spree late Sunday.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3KARYHC5&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Greenwich football team cruises past McMahon, improves to 7-0

Runningback Mark Bernstein # 35 of Greenwich High School blasts through a hole as Brien McMahon's James Pace # 70 gets an arm on him during the football game between Brien McMahon and Greenwich at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Saturday afternoon, Nov.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-football-team-cruises-past-McMahon-4029965.php

Police: Men Fired Rounds From Car in North Greenwich

Two men face weapons charges after they allegedly went on a brief shooting spree while driving through North Greenwich on Sunday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-men-with-ar-15-fired-rounds-from-car-in-north-greenwich

Athletes of the Week

Henry Wynne of Staples High School competes in the boys high school cross country meet at Greenwich Point, Tuesday afternoon, Oct.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Westport-News-Athletes-of-the-Week-4029889.php

Author to share Holocaust memoirs

... memoirs Mother and Me: Escape from Warsaw 1939 and A Ship in the Harbor and now he is bringing the discussion to Greenwich. For reservations, contact Gloria LaDestro, church office manager, at 203-869-9311, ext. 120, or e-mail This e-mail address is ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101472-author-to-share-holocaust-memoirs.html

Work of famed Beatles photographer exhibited

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Beatles, Cavalier Gallery in Greenwich will present a special exhibition of photographs by Harry Benson, including his iconic images of "the fab four." Mr.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101473-work-of-famed-beatles-photographer-exhibited.html

Hopes to prove mountain lions in Conn.

... or coyotes, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A mountain lion was seen in Greenwich and killed on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford last year, inflaming a controversy over whether the animals are roaming ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/group-hopes-to-prove-mountain-lions-live-in-conn

Elmo Sex Charges

Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," is taking a leave of absence from the show in the wake of charges that he had sex with an underage boy, the website TMZ is reporting.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/bs-ae-kevin-clash-elmo-sexual-assault-charges-20121112,0,4857447.story

Turning the tide: Volunteers tackle Sandy's trail of beach devastation

... Angeletti Volunteers, from left, Justin Carroll, of Stratford, Mike Rupp, of Fairfield, and Sarah Stempien, of Greenwich, remove sand from a home on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Photo: BK Angeletti, B.K. ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Turning-the-tide-Volunteers-tackle-Sandy-s-trail-4029176.php

Nov. 30 deadline set for grants

Every year, the Junior League of Greenwich designates up to $5,000 of its funds to be awarded to one or more community organizations through its Community Grant Award and this year applicants have until Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101471-nov-30-deadline-set-for-grants.html

Reel Deal: Springdale's Critic's Choice Video Faring the Digital Age

... in for as long as I can. I think I'm the last store in Fairfield County. There's nothing in Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport. I don't know, there may be something up in Norwalk." He said another advantage he's had in weathering the storm is a ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/reel-deal-springdale-s-critic-s-choice-video-faring-the-digital-age

How You Can Get Cable, Cell Credit in Westport After Sandy

... concerns. DirecTV and Dish Network , the two largest U.S. satellite-TV providers, as well as Verizon's FiOS TV (in Greenwich only) service, are also providing credits for the time period during which customers were affected. Customers should call ...

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/how-you-can-get-cable-cell-credit-fairfield-county-after-sandy

Melinda T. Mancuso, 61, Port Chester Native

... by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc., 134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/melinda-t-mancuso-61-port-chester-native

Mary J. Braccio, 88, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

Mary J. Braccio , 88, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, died following a long illness.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/mary-j-braccio-88-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Need a Flu Shot?

The Greenwich Health Department has rescheduled flue and pneumonia shot clinics which were cancelled because of Hurricane Sandy.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/need-a-flu-shot-0e99ccf8

Calendar, Courses and A Cure For Racial Imbalance

... of June 24, 2013 which includes 5 closure days in the 181 (day) school year." Because Hurricane Sandy closed Greenwich schools for an unprecedented 6 days, the impact on the school calendar was added to the Board of Education discussion last week. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/calendar-racial-imbalance

2 Face Charges in Burglary, Theft of Coins

A pair of Greenwich men have been arrested on charges they broke into a hoe and stole more than $10,000 in coins, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/2-face-charges-in-burglary-theft-of-coins

School Super Presents 2013-2014 Operating Budget

Citing academic excellence and fiscal efficiency as its dual drivers, Dr. William McKersie, the new Superintendent of the Greenwich Public Schools, presented his inaugural budget at last Thursday's Board of Education meeting held at Cos Cob School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/boe-budget

Fire at 12 Fairview Street Windsor Locks; No Injuries Reported

A police dispatcher said the fire department was on the scene at midnight and had the fire under control. He said no injuries were reported and ambulances sent to the scene were not used.

http://www.courant.com/community/windsor-locks/hc-windsor-locks-fire-1112-20121111,0,7121382.story

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Community volunteers recognized for altruism

The Volunteer Center recently held its annual Greenwich Volunteer Day at Town Hall, where town grass roots volunteers were recognized for the time and effort they've contributed to the community.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101467-community-volunteers-recognized-for-altruism.html

Avenue Cafe opens on Greenwich Avenue

Denise Malpeso introduces her brand of fresh, vibrant, delicious food for folks on the go in the form of her newly opened Avenue CafA . Denise traded the corporate world for the food world and has taken her passion for fresh fruits and vegetables and cooking with the best ingredients possible to create a menu that encompasses both healthful ... (more)

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Avenue-Cafe-opens-on-Greenwich-Avenue18632.shtml

Holiday Puppet Show at GHS

This year's popular holiday show at the Greenwich Historical Society features "Wasabi, A Dragon's Tale," a modern-minded fairy tale by No Strings Puppet Theatre.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/Holiday-Puppet-Show-at-GHS18669.shtml

Saturday, November 10, 2012

New Volunteers Spur Greenwich Red Cross Relief Efforts

GREENWICH, Conn. Hundreds of "spontaneous volunteers" joined the American Red Cross crew to assist in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, according to CEO Mary Young, of the New York North chapter of the American Red Cross, which includes Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/new-volunteers-spur-greenwich-red-cross-relief-efforts

Greenwich routs McMahon

Black Bears Fall Short of Vermont

... Vermont on Saturday afternoon. Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) won two events for the Black Bears while Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) swept the diving events. Maine lost to Vermont by a score of 160 to 137. Harvey placed first in the 100-yard ...

http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2012111076m0r8

State of Emergency Lifted

... or destroyed during the collection process. -A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has been set up at the Western Greenwich Civic Center at 449 Pemberwick Road. The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/12316/State_of_Emergency_Lifted

The art of giving

Greenwich residents are urging people throughout the state to practice "Artful Giving" at an art showcase presented by Art/Place at its annual Holiday Exhibition.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101466-the-art-of-giving.html

Town collects loads of hazardous waste

... joined by 8 from surrounding communities including Weston, Westport, New Canaan, Norwalk, Darien, Stamford, and Greenwich. Wilton's portion of the cost is approximately $13,000. The municipalities of the out-of-town guests are billed separately for ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/wiltonbulletin/news/localnews/133258-town-collects-loads-of-hazardous-waste.html

Philly man found guilty of identity theft

... Mr. Johnson allegedly made on credit cards he stole from women in Connecticut movie theaters, including in Greenwich. According to the evidence presented during the trial and statements made during previous court proceedings, Mr. Johnson and others ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101465-philly-man-found-guilty-of-identity-theft.html

Thieves Target Cars for Their Parts in Greenwich

A 79-year-old woman moved into the Putnam Hill coop in Greenwich, CT, several years ago because of the bucolic setting ... and it wasn't far from where her husband grew up.

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/thieves-target-cars-for-their-parts-in-greenwich

Veterans Day event to honor soldiers

The Greenwich American Legion Post 29 will hold its annual Veterans Day Event on Sunday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101464-veterans-day-event-to-honor-soldiers.html

How To Access Hurricane Relief from FEMA

... for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). And on Saturday, Nov. 10, to help Greenwich residents, Red Cross volunteers will be at the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 207 Sound Beach Ave. in Old Greenwich and ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/how-to-access-hurricane-relief-from-fema

Town To Begin Storm Debris Cleanup

The cleanup of debris-branches, logs, stumps- is scheduled to begin Tuesday by the Greenwich Department of Public Works and its contractors.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/town-to-begin-storm-debris-cleanup

Thieves in the Night

... 6 years since she moved into the 4-story multi building complex off Milbank Avenue that backs up to Christ Church Greenwich and Temple Sholom. That bucolic, safe image was shattered earlier this week. The resident was one of four victims of ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/thieves-in-the-night-6ba2eb3f

Brant says son will be punished for 'Kill Obama' statement

... wife Stephanie Seymour were "deeply troubled" by Peter Brant II 's behavior. Their 18-year-old son, who grew up in Greenwich, posted a screenshot of his exchange with friend Andrew Warren to Instagram, a photo-sharing program and social network. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Brant-says-son-will-be-punished-for-Kill-Obama-4025364.php

Men charged in post-Sandy burglary spree

... County, N.Y., and around Fairfield County, police said. Robert Smith , 20, of Fairfield, and John Tully , 21, of Greenwich, were arrested Tuesday morning in Rye, N.Y., six days after the spree began, according to multiple published reports. The men ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Men-charged-in-post-Sandy-burglary-spree-4024486.php

Friday, November 9, 2012

Town: Housing Authority needs emergency plan

Power was back at the Armstrong Court public housing complex on Monday evening, a week after Hurricane Sandy left more than half of Greenwich in the dark, but there is a debate over whether the Greenwich Housing Authority should have a plan in place to respond to such emergencies.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=zhyeJcuy&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Hurricane no match for human spirit

... seriously and, honestly, I don't know why anyone wouldn't. My sister called and said she was asked to evacuate Greenwich, Conn. I made sure my mom and 93-year-old grandmother were OK. I watched as members of the media reported live in hurricane ...

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Dreamer/2012/11/09/20345916.html?cid=rsssportswrestling

Retailers looking for help as holiday shopping season approaches

... employee Jane Gette arranges ski helmets at the Norwalk, Conn. store on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Photo: David Ames / Greenwich Time Freelance REI store manager Trevor Chabinsky in the bike section at the Norwalk, Conn. store on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Retailers-looking-for-help-as-holiday-shopping-4024833.php

Greenwich Race Postponed Indefinitely

GREENWICH The Beachfront Bushwhack 5-mile cross country run and the Max's Mile kids' run has been postponed indefinitely.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-race-postponed-indefinitely

Men charged in post-Sandy burglary spree

... County, N.Y., and around Fairfield County, police said. Robert Smith , 20, of Fairfield, and John Tully , 21, of Greenwich, were arrested Tuesday morning in Rye, N.Y., six days after the spree began, according to multiple published reports. The men ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Men-charged-in-post-Sandy-burglary-spree-4024486.php

Esty Planning Transition To Congress

With the primary and a general election behind her, Elizabeth Esty says she will make economic issues, assisting small businesses and manufacturing her priorities as a new member of Congress.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-5th-district-esty-1110-20121109,0,3290504.story

Men charged in post-Sandy burglary spree

... County, N.Y., and around Fairfield County, police said. Robert Smith, 20, of Fairfield, and John Tully, 21, of Greenwich, were arrested Tuesday morning in Rye, N.Y., six days after the spree began, according to multiple published reports. The men ...

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Okewkbuh&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Website To Assist Veterans Needing State Help

Gov. Dan Malloy hosted a press conference Friday to announce the creation of a Governor's Veterans Cabinet and the launch of a new website that serves as a one-stop shop for veterans seeking state resources.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-malloy-vets-website-20121109,0,4333579.story

Belle Haven events boosts Historical Society

... bowling, dining, dancing and more. On Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., guests at Casino Royale, a gala to benefit the Greenwich Historical Society, will step back in time to the era when Teddy Roosevelt led the country, Scott Joplin entertained it and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101462-belle-haven-events-boosts-historical-society.html

Tonight's recital focuses on 'contrasts'

Christopher Kabala's recital at the Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich, on Friday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101463-tonights-recital-focuses-on-contrasts.html

SNAP Benefit Increase For Sandy-Related Food Loss

Folks in Greenwich enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive increased benefits under the program this weekend to replace storm-related food losses, Gov.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/snap-benefit-increase-for-sandy-related-food-loss-ffde7706

US stocks rebound on positive data offsetting 'fiscal cliff' fears

... this could launch a rally," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut . The Dow Jones industrial average was up 41.89 points, or 0.33pc, at 12,853.21. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index ...

http://www.independent.ie/business/world/us-stocks-rebound-on-positive-data-offsetting-fiscal-cliff-fears-3289832.html

Instant View: Consumer sentiment hits 5-year high in Nov

... 82.6 the month before. COMMENTS: STEVE SOSNICK, EQUITY-RISK MANAGER AT TIMBER HILL/INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP IN GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT "It was better than expected and the market seems to like it. It is a positive note, but the backdrop remains ...

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-economy-instantbre8a8115-20121109,0,2224649.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FBusiness%2FNationWorld+%28courant.com+-+National+BUSINESS+UPDATES%29

Global Markets-Us stocks, oil rebound on strong consumer data

... this could launch a rally," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 41.89 points, or 0.33 percent, at 12,853.21. The Standard & Poor's 500 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/09/markets-global-idUSL1E8M95LM20121109?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt