Greenwich Roundup

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Constitutional celebration

First Selectman Peter Tesei recently signed an official proclamation from the Town of Greenwich which designated Sept.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101706-constitutional-celebration.html

New Britain Might Vote Friday On Landlord Fees

Mayor Timothy O'Brien's proposed compromise in the divisive landlord licensing issue is scheduled to go to a hearing and vote this Friday night, right before the Christmas weekend.

http://www.courant.com/community/new-britain/hc-new-britain-landlord-hearing-1222-20121218,0,2878552.story

Greenwich, Cos Cob Fire Police Help in Newtown

As thousands of visitors continue to stream into the once sleepy town of Newtown to pay their respects to the 20 children and six adults gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, Greenwich Police and members of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol are helping out.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-cos-cob-fire-police-help-in-newtown

Secretive equity firm to sell Bushmaster stake

... at the house identified herself as the "housekeeper" and said Feinberg lives most of the time on his estate in Greenwich, Conn. That is no surprise - Feinberg, a 52-year-old married father of three daughters, reportedly puts a premium on privacy. ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/company-sell-newtown-gunmaker-article-1.1222849?localLinksEnabled=false

Fairfield athletes of the week

... the Jesuits ' to a 2-0 start. Accomplishment: Fountain piled up 16 points in the Mustangs' win Wednesday over Greenwich, helping Warde win two games last week. The Fairfield Citizen athletes of the week for the week Dec. 10 through 15. Male Name: ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-athletes-of-the-week-4128049.php

Colorado Dog Rescue Wins $10,000 in Facebook Contest

... of these two ladies," Strader said. "It is a real giant blessing for us to get this kind of money," she added. Greenwich, Conn.-based APPA, the contest's sponsor, was encouraged "to see so many shelters rally their local communities in support of ...

http://www.petproductnews.com/headlines/2012/12/18/colorado-dog-rescue-wins-facebook-contest.aspx

REPORT: Sandy Hook Students to Return to School After the Holidays [UPDATE]

... buildings has been designated for Sandy Hook teachers, according to signs posted on the walls. Police from Greenwich are aiding in the effort to bolster the presence. Police on scene declined to comment on the extra safety measures. At Hawley, each ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/report-sandy-hook-students-to-return-to-school-after-the-holidays-update

Greenwich Police Presence To Remain at Schools This Week

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich Police will maintain an increased presence at all town public schools until the end of the week, according to a statement from Superintendent William McKersie.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-police-presence-remain-schools-week

First Take: Wall Street faces Newtown tragedy

... that the firm was co-founded by Steven Feinberg. He's a hunter and gun enthusiast. But he makes his home in Greenwich, Conn., not far from Newtown. The massacre's proximity to the Wall Street community should not be underestimated. For all of its ...

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wall-street-faces-newtown-tragedy-2012-12-18?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Ffinancial%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20Financial%20Services%20Industry%20News)

Victor F. Tiriolo Sr., 71, Retired Postal Worker

Victor F. Tiriolo Sr., 71, of Cos Cob, passed away on Dec. 16, 2012. He was born in Greenwich on April 10, 1941 to the late Frank A. Tiriolo, Sr.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/victor-f-tiriolo-sr-71-retired-postal-worker

Letter: 'Never Again Let Such Evil Touch Our Communities'

... s to honor their memories and to never again let such evil touch our communities. Drew Marzullo Selectman, Town of Greenwich

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/letter-never-again-let-such-evil-touch-our-communities

Greenwich Poll: Tighter Gun Control After Newtown Shooting?

GREENWICH, Conn. Calls to strengthen the nation's gun control laws have come from parents and politicians - and even the president - in the days since 20 children and six adults were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-poll-tighter-gun-control-after-newtown-shooting

Greenwich Girls Write Letters Of Support To Newtown

GREENWICH, Conn. When Greenwich middle school students Molly Spaeth and Julia Hryckwian heard about the Newtown school mass shooting , they reacted the same way so many others have in the past few days: with shock, grief and a desire to help.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-girls-write-letters-support-newtown

Woman Pleads Guilty To Embezzling From Greenwich Firm

GREENWICH, Conn. A Stratford woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to her embezzlement of $1.1 million from her Greenwich employer, according to Greenwich police.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/woman-pleads-guilty-embezzling-greenwich-firm

Garrett helps Warde to 1st win

... 17th, 2012. Photo: Mark Conrad / Connecticut Post Freelance TRUMBULL -- After losing a lead late in its opener at Greenwich, then blowing a 12-point advantage against Trumbull High Monday night, the Fairfield Warde boys basketball team easily could ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Garrett-helps-Warde-to-1st-win-4125775.php

Monday, December 17, 2012

US-Insider Trading Trial

... The government had accused him of making about $2.8 million from illegal tips. Chiasson is a co-founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Level Global Investors. The government says he earned about $50 million illegally by trading on a tip ...

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/associated-press/us-insider-trading-trial-12/

US-Insider Trading Trial

... who had been accused of making about $2.8 million from illegal tips. Chiasson, of Manhattan, is a co-founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based Level Global Investors. The government said he earned about $50 million illegally by trading on a tip received ...

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/associated-press/us-insider-trading-trial-13/

Greenwich Memorial Vigil One of Several Services Being Offered

Newtown may be about 45 miles from Greenwich and the pain and sorrow continues as the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings are laid to rest, there is pain and sorrow here in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-memorial-vigil-one-of-several-services-being-offered

Ex-hedge fund bosses convicted in NY trading case

... The government had accused him of making about $2.8 million from illegal tips. Chiasson is a co-founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based hedge fund Level Global Investors. The government says he earned about $50 million illegally by trading on a tip ...

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/crime/ex-hedge-fund-bosses-convicted-in-ny-trading-case/nTYmm/

Ex-hedge fund bosses convicted in NY trading case

... who had been accused of making about $2.8 million from illegal tips. Chiasson, of Manhattan, is a co-founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based Level Global Investors. The government said he earned about $50 million illegally by trading on a tip received ...

http://www.wafb.com/story/20366371/ex-hedge-fund-bosses-convicted-in-ny-trading-case

Ex-hedge fund bosses convicted in NY trading case

... who had been accused of making about $2.8 million from illegal tips. Chiasson, of Manhattan, is a co-founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based Level Global Investors. The government said he earned about $50 million illegally by trading on a tip received ...

http://www.kmph.com/story/20366371/ex-hedge-fund-bosses-convicted-in-ny-trading-case

Town to hold vigil for Newtown victims Tuesday

First Selectman Peter Tesei and the Board of Education, together with the Greenwich Interfaith Council, have organized a community vigil in memory of the many lives lost in the Newtown shooting on Friday.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101742-town-to-hold-vigil-for-newtown-victims-tuesday.html

Greenwich To Hold Vigil For Newtown Victims Tuesday

GREENWICH, Conn. The town of Greenwich will hold an interfaith vigil in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown at Greenwich High School at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the office of the first selectman announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-hold-vigil-newtown-victims-tuesday

Hang Time: Greenwich residents break out their favorite ornaments

... he was born in 1901. I've written a poem about it. Photo: Jean Francois Bulycz\Contributed, Contributed Photo / Greenwich Citizen All around Greenwich, ornaments are carefully being taken out of boxes and bins to be placed on the Christmas tree. ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Hang-Time-Greenwich-residents-break-out-their-4124062.php

Master strokes: A strong and deep GHS boys swim team looks to make a State-ment

Greenwich High School swim coach Terry Lowe calls junior Alexander Lewis a "terrific all-around swimmer." Last season, Lewis set the GHS backstroke record and anchored the team's gold medal finish in the State Open 400 free relay.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Master-strokes-A-strong-and-deep-GHS-boys-swim-4113011.php

'Delamar West Hartford' Will Become Town's New Hotel

... for more than a decade," Van Winkle said. Van Winkle announced that Delamar West Hartford LLC - a joint venture of Greenwich Hospitality Corp. of Greenwich, CT, which operates a number of hotels in Connecticut, including the Delamar Greenwich Harbor ...

http://westhartford.patch.com/articles/delamar-west-hartford-will-become-town-s-new-hotel

'The Nutcracker' is coming this weekend

Dancers from left, Isabella Long, 8, Samantha Penn, 8, Caroline Volkwein, 8, Caroline Hendrickson, 8, Julia Barcello, 9, and Kotone Igarashi, 9, rehearse Wednesday at the Greenwich Art/Senior Center for the Greenwich Ballet Academy's "The Nutcracker." Right: Barcello works on her flexibility.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=upDZF5bq&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Temple Sholom unveils new playground

It's being described as nothing less than "a preschooler's dream come true" and Greenwich's Temple Sholom has unveilved its new playground with some major fanfare.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101701-temple-sholom-unveils-new-playground.html

Rob Mathes performs annual Christmas concerts: Rockin' around the Christmas stage

... for the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Sting, but for one weekend each December, the spotlight is on him. The Greenwich-based musician, who won an Emmy earlier this year for his musical direction of the Kennedy Center Honors, is currently preparing ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101699-rob-mathes-performs-annual-christmas-concerts-rockin-around-the-christmas-stage.html

Pearl Harbor attack remembered at ceremony

... date and the memories of fallen Americans brought out more than 20 residents on Dec. 7 to a special memorial on Greenwich Avenue. There the town marked the 71st anniversary of the sneak Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii. In ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101700-pearl-harbor-attack-remembered-at-ceremony.html

Fed Agencies To Meet Town Residents for Hurricane Relief

The Town of Greenwich is hosting FEMA's Informational Briefing Community on Tuesday, Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fema-meeting

Connecticut would be hard hit by 'fiscal cliff'

... its hedge funds, corporate executives and other high earners. Terry Betteridge, who owns jewelry stores in wealthy Greenwich and in Colorado and Florida, says business is good but he's fed up with talk of the wealthy not paying their fair share. "If ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20121217/NWS12/312179955/1019&town=

Greenwich Home Sells For Nearly $12 Million

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from Dec.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwich-home-sells-nearly-12-million

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look a some events happening in Greenwich this week, including a FEMA briefing, a school board meeting and a welcome-home event for soldiers returning from overseas.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-8

This Week In Greenwich Sports

GREENWICH, Conn. Below is a look at the week's varsity sports schedule for Greenwich High, Brunswick School, Convent of the Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/week-greenwich-sports-1

Ed Budget Vote Could Mean Staff Reductions

The Greenwich Board of Education will meet on Thursday at Greenwich High School to vote on their 2013-2014 Operating and Capital budgets.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/ed-budget-vote-could-mean-staff-reductions

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Photo Of Paul Tudor Jones' Spectacular Christmas Lights Display

In keeping with holiday tradition, hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones has put up another elaborate Christmas lights display at his Belle Haven estate in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.businessinsider.com/paul-tudor-jones-christmas-lights-2012-12?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

Elements II opens

People who need a respite from holiday preparations are invited to the new exhibition Elements II: Artworks by Greenwich Pen Women artists.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101698-elements-ii-opens.html

2012 Home Sales Through November Exceed All of 2011; 11 Open Houses Today

... and areas, from Riverside to Byram to the backcountry. You can see the interactive open house map here and the Greenwich open house list below. GREENWICH, CT REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS REPORT The final numbers are in for November and we had 38 ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/2012-home-sales-through-november-exceed-all-of-2011-11-open-houses-today

Guilty plea in Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling $1.1 million from a Greenwich real estate investment firm during a three-year period Claire Balducci, 46, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in U.S. District Court in Hartford before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=XmrH3dZT&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Personalized stones help fund Old Barn renovation

This holiday season, the Greenwich Point Conservancy is selling one-of-a-kind gifts - personalized granite stones to help with the organization's latest project, the renovation of Old Barn, which is the last remaining original building from the estate of J. Kennedy Tod.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101696-personalized-stones-help-fund-old-barn-renovation.html

A heart of 'gold digger'

... Emel Dilek, 34, told The Post she fell hard for Ronald Pecunies, a minority owner and COO of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, Conn., well before they inked the secret four-year pact. "People can say whatever they want," Dilek said over tea at The Pierre. ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/heart_of_gold_digger_Ci6FGlIdDJbSo8mpkSRztN?

State police release full list of victims in Newtown

... an explanation of how this could have occurred. But the sad truth is, there are no answers. No good ones, anyway." Greenwich is in the middle of planning a vigil for this week. Town officials, Board of Education leaders and local clergy are all ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101734-state-police-release-full-list-of-victims-in-newtown.html

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Shelton takes 2nd at own wrestling invitational

... on Saturday, December 15th, 2012. Cala went on to win this match. Photo: Mark Conrad / Connecticut Post Freelance Greenwich high school's Michael Russell (left) and Norwalk high school's Luke Schwartz (right) wrestle in the first round of the 106lb ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Shelton-takes-2nd-at-own-wrestling-invitational-4121824.php

Police find solid evidence for motive in Connecticut shooting

Connecticut police have uncovered "very good" evidence that should help determine why a gunman forced his way into an elementary school and slaughtered 20 children in one of the worst shooting rampages in U.S. history, an official said on Saturday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-usa-shooting-connecticut-motivebre8be07t-20121215,0,560397.story

A Methodical Massacre: Horror And Heroics

Adam Lanza blasted his way into the Sandy Hook Elementary School. He fired a half-dozen thunderous rounds from a semiautomatic rifle to open a hole big enough to step through in one of the school's glass doors.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-timeline-newtown-shooting-1216-20121215,0,1878564.story

In shock zone, a slice of India

... of the Bhopal gas tragedy and who continues to stir political emotions in India from time to time, has a home in Greenwich, Connecticut, although at the age of 92, he and his wife now spend more of their time in New York's Long Island. But ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121216/jsp/frontpage/story_16324046.jsp

Christmas trees donated as memorial to Newtown shooting victims a sad ...

... their respects. 'Everything they have been doing has been wonderful,' said Victorai Stein, 17, who arrived from Greenwich, Connecticut to pay respect to the dead children and staff of the school. 'This is a wonderful gesture, it will help all those ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2248765/Christmas-trees-donated-memorial-Newtown-shooting-victims-sad-reminder-children-wholl-holiday.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Carols by candlelight

... the Norwalk Symphony, singing the role of Solveig in Peer Gynt. She has also devoted herself to sacred music in Greenwich for twenty years, first as the cantor at St. Michael Church and later by joining the music ministry of St. Mary as cantor, ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101695-carols-by-candlelight.html

AQR Co-Founder Cliff Asness - Get Real About Returns

... players, with $42 billion in assets under management. Leading a team of 29 Ph.D.s at AQR's elegant offices in Greenwich, Conn., he runs the equivalent of an ultra-advanced research lab for financial products. Asness, 45, is a Ph.D. himself who ...

http://www.gurufocus.com/news/201745/aqr-cofounder-cliff-asness--get-real-about-returns

Outdoor Christmas pageant

The First Methodist Church of Greenwich has a special event in store for those looking to celebrate the foundation of Christmas.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101693-outdoor-christmas-pageant.html

Breast Cancer Alliance starts Leadership Circle

When Greenwich residents Paula and Robert G. Burton Sr. recently announced their pledge to donate $1 million to the Breast Cancer Alliance it wasn't the first time they had given generously to the locally-based organization.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101692-breast-cancer-alliance-starts-leadership-circle.html

Friday, December 14, 2012

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) Facing Challenges

... $39.9 billion in proceeds, giving North America 41.1 percent of the total market this year, says a report by Greenwich, Conn.-based Renaissance Capital. Only Asia, which has dominated the IPO market the last two years, accounted for a greater share, ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/facebook-inc-nasdaqfb-facing-challenges-188342.htm

Police Increase Presence At Greenwich Schools As Precaution

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich police have increased its presence around schools in town as a precaution after reports of a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown , according to a statement from Greenwich Superintendent of Schools William McKersie.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-increase-presence-greenwich-schools-precaution

Kids in Crisis offers support during tragedy

In light of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Greenwich-based Kids in Crisis is available to help the community, including providing emotional and therapeutic support for parents, students and school staff, and serving as a resource for the community.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Kids-in-Crisis-offers-support-during-tragedy-4119179.php

W.R. Berkley Estimates $40-$50 Million Net Loss From Sandy

... catastrophe losses attributable to Superstorm Sandy will be between $40 million and $50 million, before tax. The Greenwich, Conn.-based insurer said Thursday its loss estimate gives consideration to all currently available reinsurance and is ...

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2012/12/14/274110.htm

W.R. Berkley estimates up to $50 million loss from Sandy

... catastrophe losses attributable to Superstorm Sandy will be between $40 million and $50 million before tax. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company said the loss estimate gives consideration to all currently available reinsurance and includes ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2012/12/14/wr-berkley-estimates-50m-loss-from-sandy.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_10+%28Venture+Capital+Industry+News%29

To help Toys for Tots, Greenwich has 'Presents' of mind

... it has been for the past eight years, the collection, which was made by the U.S. Marine Corps, was spearheaded by Greenwich residents Jack Kriskey and Ronnie Staplefield. The collection, in which the Marine Corps brings out its seven-ton vehicle to ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101689-to-help-toys-for-tots-greenwich-has-presents-of-mind.html

School shooting in Newtown, Greenwich Public Schools on normal schedule

... Friday morning, Dec. 14. While some school districts closer to Newtown, and including Newtown, are on lockdown, Greenwich Public Schools told the Post that they are operating under a normal schedule. Reports from people at scene indicate that an ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101729-school-shooting-in-newtown-greenwich-public-schools-on-normal-schedule.html

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

... notes and "bbb" on trust preferred securities of the parent company, 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.) The ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20121214005645&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Wal-Mart, Kroger Reported Bidding on Hostess

... Foods, the baker of Little Debbie snacks. And in November, C. Dean Metropoulos & Co., a private-equity firm in Greenwich, Conn. that owns Pabst Brewing Co., said that it was contemplating an offer to purchase Hostess Brands. While some speculate ...

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2012/12/wal-mart-kroger-reported-bidding-on-hostess/

Reports: 27 Dead, Including 18 Children in Newtown

... Drive. Have you joined Greenwich Patch ? Stay on Greenwich Patch for the latest updates on this story and other news in town. Follow us on Twitter and ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/school-shootings-stun-newtown

Michael Skakel denied parole

... a night of partying with Skakel, his older brother Tommy and other teenagers in an affluent gated community in Greenwich, Connecticut. Skakel, now 52, was also 15 at the time of the murder. Twenty-seven years later, he was tried and convicted as an ...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/24/justice/connecticut-michael-skakel-parole/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

Facebook lifts North America's share of global IPO market

... $39.9 billion in proceeds, giving North America 41.1 percent of the total market this year, says a report by Greenwich, Conn.-based Renaissance Capital. Only Asia, which has dominated the IPO market the last two years, accounted for a greater share, ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2012/12/14/facebook-lifts-north-americas-share.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_2+%28Commercial+Banking+Industry+News%29

Hostess said to attract first-round bids From Wal-Mart, Kroger

... private-equity firm that owns Pabst Brewing Co., planned to submit a bid, Daren Metropoulos, a principal at the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, said this week. He didn't respond to a request for comment. A standoff with striking union workers ...

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121214/business/712149831/

Cos Cob School Principal To Take Ridgefield Job

GREENWICH, Conn. Cos Cob School will be searching for a new principal to replace Kim Beck now that she's moving on to become assistant superintendent in Ridgefield.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/cos-cob-school-principal-take-ridgefield-job

Board of Ed discusses next steps to level racial imbalance

... the district's current magnet programs and their success before adding another. The issue dates back to June, when Greenwich Public Schools (GPS) were cited by the Connecticut State Board of Education for racial imbalance in Hamilton Avenue School ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101688-board-of-ed-discusses-next-steps-to-level-racial-imbalance.html

Jockey Accused in Greenwich Case Sentenced in Federal Fraud Case

... a much-needed break in the case when Christopher Woods was identified as a suspect in a credit card fraud case in Greenwich in 2011. Woods was arrested in August 2011 in an undercover sting operation involving both Greenwich Police and the FBI. In ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/jockey-accused-in-greenwich-case-sentenced-in-federal-fraud-case

Wal-Mart, Kroger among companies bidding for Hostess

Town parks fees set to rise

Greenwich beach visitors and golfers will be facing slightly higher costs next year if the Board of Selectmen votes in favor of proposed increases as part of the overall consideration of the fee structure for town facilities and programs.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101687-town-parks-fees-set-to-rise.html

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Guilty plea in Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling $1.1 million from a Greenwich real estate investment firm during a three-year period Claire Balducci , 46, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in U.S. District Court in Hartford before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez .

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Guilty-plea-in-Greenwich-embezzlement-4117258.php

Guilty plea in Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling $1.1 million from a Greenwich real estate investment firm during a three-year period Claire Balducci, 46, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in U.S. District Court in Hartford before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=BY16MtBz&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Gramercy Forms New Latin America Private Equity Team

Gramercy , an emerging markets investment manager based in Greenwich, Conn., has formed a new Latin American PE team led by Gustavo Ferraro , a managing director and head of Latin American Markets at Gramercy, and David Britts , a managing partner at the venture capital firm Fuse Capital, which is winding down.

http://www.pehub.com/177499/gramercy-forms-new-latin-america-private-equity-team/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fnews%2Fall+%28PEHub+News%29

Gramercy Forms New Latin America Private Equity Team Led by Gustavo Ferraro and David Britts

GREENWICH, Conn., December 13, 2012-- Gramercy, a dedicated emerging markets investment manager, today announced the formation of a new Latin American private equity team co-led by Gustavo Ferraro, a Managing Director and Head of Latin American Markets at Gramercy, and David Britts, a Managing Partner at Fuse Capital.

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2012121322

In Hartford, Using Shakespeare To Teach About Bullying Behavior

Thalia Rodriguez needed a few moments to calm her middle-school nerves before taking the stage at McDonough Expeditionary Learning School.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-shakespeare-1214-20121213,0,2160257.story

Anania, Warde have high hopes for wrestling season

Fairfield Warde's Thomas Anania looks to pin Greenwich's Max Kim, during boys wrestling action in Fairfield, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Anania-Warde-have-high-hopes-for-wrestling-season-4116877.php

Catterton, Out Fundraising, Exits LittleMissMatched

... The company also sells accessories, bedding, furniture and cosmetics. The exit is good news for Catterton, of Greenwich, Conn., that is out marketing its seventh buyout fund. Catterton is seeking $1.2 billion , peHUB has reported. The consumer ...

http://www.pehub.com/177481/catterton-out-fundraising-exits-littlemissmatched/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Eleanor Hannigan, 80, Greenwich Broker

GREENWICH, Conn. Eleanor D. Hannigan of Greenwich and South Harwich, Mass., died Dec.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/eleanor-hannigan-80-greenwich-broker

CIT Advises Amerita in Sale to PharMerica

... on Amerita is available at www.ameritaiv.com . Ferrer Freeman & Company, LLC, is a private equity firm located in Greenwich, CT focused exclusively on growth capital investments in the healthcare industry. Since its founding in 1995, FFC has ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20121213006506&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Ready...Aim...Christmas

Ready for an old-fashioned holiday season? We mean REALLY old-fashioned? The annual Daughters of the American Revolution party this month at Putnam Cottage, otherwise known as Knapp's Tavern, was a way to travel back to Greenwich's past while marking the Christmas season.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101686-readyaimchristmas.html

Hostess Said to Attract Bids From Wal-Mart, Kroger

... private-equity firm that owns Pabst Brewing Co., planned to submit a bid, Daren Metropoulos, a principal at the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm, said this week. He didn't immediately respond to a request for comment today. A standoff with striking ...

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-13/hostess-said-to-attract-bids-from-wal-mart-kroger.html?

Guilty plea in Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling $1.1 million from a Greenwich real estate investment firm during a three-year period Claire Balducci, 46, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in U.S. District Court in Hartford before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez.

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

Marjorie Wolfe, 96, Riverside WWII Veteran, Artist

... New York in 1959 and to Riverside in 1963. After raising her daughters, Wolfe worked as executive secretary of the Greenwich Garden Education Center for 10 years. She was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church and was a founding members of the church ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/marjorie-wolfe-96-riverside-wwii-veteran-artist

Jerry Phillips Baird, 74, Greenwich Korean War Veteran

Baird was born in 1938 in New Albany, Ind. Raised in Clarksville, Ind., his family moved to Greenwich when he was 12.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/jerry-phillips-baird-74-greenwich-korean-war-veteran

Shelton director, Greenwich choreographer team up

... than the New Haven venue's notorious old knee-killers. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT Starting with a little Greenwich Village cabaret show in the early 1980s that turned into a long-running off Broadway hit, "Nunsense" has grown into a regional and ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Shelton-director-Greenwich-choreographer-team-up-4115700.php

Sikorsky alone in pursuit of Air Force contract

In this file photo, Navy SEALs drop out of a Sikorsky-made MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a demonstration of combat techniques at an annual salute to veterans in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sikorsky-alone-in-pursuit-of-Air-Force-contract-4113534.php

Storm dimmed fundraiser luminary sales

... the lights in Fairfield County -- it also dimmed sales of luminaries used in a long-running regional fundraiser. Greenwich-based Family Centers has sold 5,000 to 6,000 luminary candle kits to benefit the Den for Grieving Kids and the Center For Hope ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11291/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=bmletxbz&pn=0

Deibler's service, attitude and smile honored at retirement celebration

His years of dedicated service to Greenwich's seniors and always having a smile on his face as he was providing help on the most difficult and confusing of issues were praised at the retirement celebration for Sam Deibler.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101683-deiblers-service-attitude-and-smile-honored-at-retirement-celebration.html

Maccabeats to lead festive Chanukah celebration

In honor of the Chanukah holiday, Chabad of Greenwich will present the Maccabeats vocal group for a special Chanukah a cappella concert, Shabbat dinner and menorah lighting on Dec.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101685-maccabeats-to-lead-festive-chanukah-celebration.html

Greenwich boys basketball holds on for win over Warde

At right, Alex Wolf of Greenwich grabs a rebound over Fairfield Warde's Hunter Smaldone as CJ Byrd, left, of Greenwich, goes for the ball during the boys high school basketball game between Greenwich HIgh School and Fairfield Warde High School at Greenwich High School, Wednesday night, Dec.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-basketball-holds-on-for-win-over-4115280.php

YWCA Greenwich President Helps Programs Grow

The Greenwich YWCA provides programs to help women of all ages in both body and spirit, President and CEO Adrianne Singer says.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/ywca-greenwich-president-helps-programs-grow

Restoration Hardware posts 22% sales gain in third quarter

... Design Gallery is in Scottsdale, Ariz., and he said more are planned in the Boston, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Greenwich, Conn., areas, while the company continues to pursue other locations in key markets. Restoration Hardware ended the quarter with ...

http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/558251-Restoration_Hardware_posts_22_sales_gain_in_third_quarter.php?rssid=20051

Restoring sales growth in home goods

... Houston and Scottsdale and in the coming years new units are planned for Boston, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Greenwich, CT. However, the company said it has identified 50 urban markets suitable for the larger format stores. "We believe our brand is ...

http://www.retailingtoday.com/article/restoring-sales-growth-home-goods

School budget cuts expected

... and direct student impact as much as possible," Ms. Moriarty said. This is Dr. McKersie's first budget in Greenwich and he admitted that this late adjustment has made it difficult, but pledged that the district would be able to move forward no ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101681-school-budget-cuts-expected-.html

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum plans magical holiday celebration

... fun with magic, music and holiday treats. Special guests will include Benjamin Zabin, a 13-year-old magician from Greenwich, CT, and Broadway performers from the New Paradigm Theatre, who will perform a concert including students from Norwalk. ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/Lockwood-Mathews-Mansion-Museum-plans-magical-holiday-celebration18961.shtml

Greenwich's Robin Hood aids storm victims

On Wednesday, Madison Square Garden became the iPod of Paul Tudor Jones II, the billionaire hedge fund manager from Greenwich.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14253/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=qi9WbqiQ&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Man arrested three times in two days

A Greenwich man charged with violating protection orders twice on Monday struck out as he was charged a third time Tuesday for the same offense.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_12478/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=2gd8G1yr&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Leave school board in hands of the citizens

... the first day of kindergarten. Unlike their contemporaries from Westport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, New Canaan or Greenwich, most children in Bridgeport do not have access to a quality early-childhood education. Why? Their parents do not have the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Leave-school-board-in-hands-of-the-citizens-4004157.php