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Hostess Brands Inc. announced on March 12 that the stalking horse bid submitted by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC, New York, and Metropoulos & Co., Greenwich, Conn., for the majority of the company's snack cake business, which includes both Hostess and Dolly Madison branded products, will be the bid presented for approval to the U.S.

http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/86359-hostess-brands-selects-winner-bidder-for-majority-of-snack-cake-business

Twinkies' return on track with new owners secured

... no auction for its Wonder and other bread brands because of no additional interest following a stalking horse bid. Greenwich, Conn.-based Metropoulos and New York-based Apollo were selected in January for their $410 million joint offer for several ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/morning_call/2013/03/hostess-settles-on-twinkie-buyer.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_56+%28Restaurant+Industry+News%29

BET Committee Clarifies Police Staffing Issue

The Board of Estimate and Taxation Budget Committee has clarified its vote on 2013-14 staffing levels for the Greenwich Police Department, a vote that two weeks ago set the stage for a standoff between the committee and First Selectman Peter Tesei, who's also the town's police commissioner.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/bet-committee-clarifies-police-staffing-issue

School Security Upgrades Get Initial Finance Board OK

... initial approval for a $1.4 million interim appropriation to beef up security for the district's 15 schools. The Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation unanimously voted to recommend approval of the request to the full BET when it holds its ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/school-security-upgrades-get-initial-finance-board-ok

Island Beach Storm Repairs Now Total $1.77 Million [VIDEO]

"I can't rebuild what we've replaced two times in 20 years." That was the explanation Greenwich's Parks and Recreation Director Joseph Siciliano gave to the Board of Estimate and Taxation's Budget Committee Tuesday night of why it is now expected to cost nearly $1.8 million to replace the ferry dock at the town's premiere Island Beach .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/island-beach-storm-repairs-now-total-1-77-million-video

Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies Finds Their Savior

... for a brand that was basically left for dead." Last year, Forbes ranked the 66-year-old Metropoulos, a resident of Greenwich, Connecticut with Greek ancestry, as No. 377 on its list of U.S. billionaires. Over the last few decades, Metropoulos has ...

http://www.newsmax.com/US/hostess-twinkies-savior/2013/03/13/id/494419

Former FrontPoint Manager Monaco Said to Plan Hedge Fund

... the larger of the two managed by Eisman, who oversaw more than $1 billion at FrontPoint by 2010. FrontPoint, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund company overseeing $7.5 billion by early November 2011, closed last year after allegations of ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-13/former-frontpoint-manager-monaco-plans-financials-hedge-fund.html

Report: Shelton 80th Safest City in America, 5th in CT

Shelton has a new claim to fame. According to a report by Neighborhood Scout , Shelton is the 80th safest city in America with a population over 25,000. That ranking also makes it the 5th safest in Connecticut for cities of that population, behind the following towns, with the safest first: Greenwich Glastonbury Cheshire Vernon "The ranking is ... (more)

http://shelton.patch.com/articles/report-shelton-80th-safest-city-in-america-5th-in-ct

Recent Job Openings Near Greenwich

To find out more about these job openings, each of which has been posted in the Greenwich Patch "Jobs" section , click on the link at the end of each summary.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/recent-job-openings-near-greenwich

Greenwich Budget Board OKs School Security Upgrades

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation gave preliminary and unanimous support to a $1.4 million proposal to enhance security in the town's schools at a budget meeting Tuesday evening.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-budget-board-oks-school-security-upgrades

Greenwich Budget Board Backs Off From Police Cuts

GREENWICH, Conn. After facing a strong rebuke from the Greenwich Police Department on its proposal to cut 10 police positions from the 2013-14 spending plan, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation stepped back from that initial proposal at a meeting Tuesday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-budget-board-backs-police-cuts

FEC Data: CT Contributions to Gun Control PACs

... residents did contribute $10,340 to the NRA Political Victory Fund, with the largest total donations coming from Greenwich ($2,500) and New London ($2,200). Connecticut residents did not contribute any money to the Brady Campaign PAC. The NRA fund ...

http://cheshire.patch.com/articles/fec-data-ct-contributions-to-gun-control-pacs-4ae30774

Former FrontPoint Manager Monaco Plans Financials Hedge Fund

... the larger of the two managed by Eisman, who oversaw more than $1 billion at FrontPoint by 2010. FrontPoint, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund company overseeing $7.5 billion by early November 2011, closed last year after allegations of ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MJJ3EN1A1I4H01-1I1LI87ADHG73099GQP54TTDV7

Plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

... Pub & Restaurant - Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets; live radio broadcast from 95.9 FM the Fox; performance by Greenwich Pipes and Drums and Irish dancers throughout the day; live music from Bob Morril, Cray and Dempsey, Highland Rovers and Jeff ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Plenty-of-ways-to-celebrate-St-Patrick-s-Day-4348342.php

Main Street Corner Proposed for UConn Campus Relocation

One of the 13 proposals for relocating the University of Connecticut 's West Hartford campus to downtown Hartford is targeting a corner of Main Street next to the G. Fox building.

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-uconn-main-street-proposal-20130312,0,5340753.story

Strong playoff run by New Canaan's Deney paves the way to state championship

New Canaan high school's Olivia Hompe clears the puck out from in front of the New Canaan goalie Nathalie Deney in a girls ice hockey game against Greenwich high school played at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, Greenwich, CT on Monday January 7th, 2013.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/articleGallery/Strong-playoff-run-by-New-Canaan-s-Deney-paves-4340574.php

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New Canaan high school's Olivia Hompe clears the puck out from in front of the New Canaan goalie Nathalie Deney in a girls ice hockey game against Greenwich high school played at the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, Greenwich, CT on Monday January 7th, 2013.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/Strong-playoff-run-by-New-Canaan-s-Deney-paves-4340574.php

Florence Ann Perna, 83, Native Of Greenwich

Perna is survived by a sister, Catherine Tesei of Greenwich and two brothers, Charles, Fla.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/florence-ann-perna-83-native-greenwich

James Cheston Constable, 96, Of Greenwich, Trained Paratroopers In WWII

... served as an officer in the U.S. army reserve. Constable was a native of Baltimore who lived for many years in Greenwich. After the war's end he moved to Manhattan, working as an advertising and communications executive with the IBM Corp. in ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/james-cheston-constable-96-greenwich-trained-paratroopers-wwii

Evelyn M. Kovach, 81, Longtime Greenwich Resident

Kovach was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Feb. 15, 1932. She was a longtime resident of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/evelyn-m-kovach-81-longtime-greenwich-resident

Using food correctly when training dogs

... Canine, is a certified professional dog trainer teaching dog training classes in Westchester, Manhattan and Greenwich, CT homes. A valedictorian graduate of The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, she is committed to applying learning ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/using-food-correctly-when-training-dogs?cid=rss

Student Brings Live Bat To Greenwich's Whitby School

... Bat, the most common bat species in the northeast. The species brought to the school has not been identified. GREENWICH, Conn. UPDATED 2 p.m. A student at the Whitby Upper School in Greenwich brought a live bat to school last week with the knowledge ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/student-brings-live-bat-greenwichs-whitby-school

Aquarion Water Seeks Rate Hike Of 16.8%

Customers may see higher water prices in Darien, part of Danbury, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk's 1st and 2nd Taxing Districts, New Canaan, Redding, part of Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton, as Aquarion Water Co.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/aquarion-water-seeks-rate-hike-168

Student Brings Live Bat To Greenwich's Whitby School

... Bat, the most common bat species in the northeast. The species brought to the school has not been identified. GREENWICH, Conn. A student at the Whitby Upper School in Greenwich brought a live bat to school last week with the knowledge of the ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/schools/student-brings-live-bat-greenwichs-whitby-school

Student brings live bat to school

Greenwich health officials say a local private school student didn't realize the implications when bringing a live bat to school to show to a science class.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/Greenwich-student-brings-live-bat-to-school

Greenwich student brings livea

Greenwich health officials say a local private school student didn't realize the implications when bringing a live bat to school to show to a science class.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Greenwich-student-brings-live-bat-to-school_14551303

Greenwich Detective Honored by U.S. Attorney

Solving the case of the credit card theft ring that preyed upon women attending daytime movie screenings has led to a Greenwich Police detective receiving recognition from the state's top prosecutor.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-detective-honored-by-u-s-attorney

Police Arrest Student for False Alarm

... with fourth-degree criminal mischief after a fire alarm was pulled at Eastern Middle School . According to a Greenwich Police report, the alarm was pulled at 7:39 a.m. March 7. The report did not indicate whether the school needed to be evacuated. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-arrest-student-for-false-alarm

Police Staffing, School Security Before BET Committee

The Budget Committee of the Board of Estimate and Taxation will review its decision to cut 10 positions from the Greenwich Police Department and vote on whether to spend $1.4 million in security upgrades at Greenwich Public Schools , at its meeting Tuesday night.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-staffing-school-security-before-bet-committee

Police Investigate Burglaries

Greenwich Police are investigating two burglaries in which money and jewelry were taken, and an attempted burglary of a home.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/police-investigate-burglaries-8fc1d824

Redding, Easton Among Highest CT Contributors To NRA

... residents did contribute $10,340 to the NRA Political Victory Fund, with the largest total donations coming from Greenwich ($2,500), New London ($2,200), Southbury ($1,090), Redding ($750) and Easton ($700). Connecticut residents did not contribute ...

http://weston-ct.patch.com/articles/fec-data-campaign-contributions-to-from-gun-control-pacs-53b076ec

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 1 to 8 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-14

FEC Data: CT Contributions to Gun Control PACs

... residents did contribute $10,340 to the NRA Political Victory Fund, with the largest total donations coming from Greenwich ($2,500) and New London ($2,200). Connecticut residents did not contribute any money to the Brady Campaign PAC. The NRA fund ...

http://newtown.patch.com/articles/fec-data-ct-contributions-to-gun-control-pacs-bc747890

Americans spent over $53 billion on pets last year

... spending first broke the $50 billion barrier, says the American Pet Products Association, a trade group based in Greenwich, Conn. And APPA President and CEO Bob Vetere predicts another 4 percent gain this year. At about $34.3 billion, food and vet ...

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130312/GJLIFESTYLES/130229645/-1/SANNEWS

Greenwich student brings live bat to school

... bag Wednesday, presenting it to a science teacher. The teacher put the animal in a cage and staff contacted the Greenwich Health Department , which recommended bringing in an exterminator and having the animal tested for rabies, according to school ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Greenwich-student-brings-live-bat-to-school-4346625.php

Civic obligation to 'respect our history'

... place. It was put up for sale and, unimpeded by an organized attempt to save it, off it went, stick by stick to Greenwich, Connecticut after 209 years in Hampton Falls. And now? A leather store is on the site. Known as "Elmwood" during Miss Gove's ...

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130312-OPINION-303120322

Waste-to-energy plant proposed

... plant property off Riverside Avenue, an area that already has two power plants. Last week, Green Waste Energy of Greenwich, Conn., submitted what it called a "petition/application" to the state Public Service Commission asking whether its ...

http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Waste-to-energy-plant-proposed-4346278.php

Marion Ann Pfenninger, 80, Retired Hospital Employee, Formerly Of Greenwich

... Haefeli Walsh. She was a graduate of Bayside High School. She worked in the telecommunications department at Greenwich Hospital. Pfenninger is survived by her husband George; children Edward Pfenninger (Pam) of Sugarland, Texas, Thomas Pfenninger ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/marion-ann-pfenninger-80-retired-hospital-employee-formerly-greenwich

'If it's not hurting, is it working?' Stephanie Seymour's son Harry...

... Peter II (left) are regulars on the New York party circuit Harry and his older brother Peter II, who grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut with their two siblings and high-flying parents, are often in the limelight due to their busy social lives and ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2289932/If-hurting-working-Stephanie-Seymours-son-Harry-Brant-16-punishing-beauty-regime-cystic-acne-achieve-perfect-dewy-skin.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

FEC Data: Campaign Contributions To, From Gun Control PACs

... residents did contribute $10,340 to the NRA Political Victory Fund, with the largest total donations coming from Greenwich ($2,500) and New London ($2,200). Connecticut residents did not contribute any money to the Brady Campaign PAC. The NRA fund ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fec-data-campaign-contributions-to-from-gun-control-pacs-8570b8e7

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Star Yolanda Foster, Mark...

... E. Schutzer, MD with the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at LRA's "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 6 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, in Old Greenwich, CT. Foster, a Dutch former model married to Grammy award winning songwriter and producer David Foster, ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/03/11/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-star-yolanda-foster-mark-eshoo-and-dr-steven-schutzer-to-be-honored-at-lyme-research-alliances-gala-on-april-6-2013/

Man Gets 9 Years For Selling Crack In Hartford

A federal judge sentenced a Bloomfield man to 9 years in prison Monday for supplying large quantities of crack cocaine to dealers working in the Enfield Street area of Hartford.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-drugs-hartford-0312-20130311,0,4116064.story

FEC Data: Campaign Contributions To, From Gun Control PACs

... residents did contribute $10,340 to the NRA Political Victory Fund, with the largest total donations coming from Greenwich ($2,500) and New London ($2,200). Rocky Hill contributed $200. Connecticut residents did not contribute any money to the Brady ...

http://rockyhill.patch.com/articles/fec-data-campaign-contributions-to-from-gun-control-pacs-a9cb2b6c

Toll Brothers pays $4.7 million for 40 lots

... is a Denver-based private real estate development and management company. Wheelock Street Capital is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Boston. Oread and Wheelock already have sold off subdivisions to homebuilders including Richmond American, ...

http://www.bcbr.com/article/20130311/NEWS/130319996

New Canaan squash team captures share of FairWest title

Robert Rohrbach and Killian Bubrosky, the No. 1 squash players for Greenwich and New Canaan High School respectively.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-squash-team-captures-share-of-FairWest-4345611.php

Weekly Awards

... groundballs, many of which came from the wing on draws. GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK KYLE FEENEY, BUCKNELL Sr., GK, Greenwich, Conn. Feeney had a spectacular game with 14 saves as Bucknell came back from an early deficit to defeat No. 9/13 Massachusetts ...

http://www.patriotleague.org/genrel/031113aaa.html

Cycle for Survival 2013 NYC

... The events took place at Equinox clubs in New York City; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Greenwich, Connecticut; Miami; Summit, New Jersey; Long Island; and Boston; bringing together a nationwide network of friends, ...

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-940016?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Albert Perna, 89, Lifelong Greenwich Resident, Construction Businessman

... in 1946. After his military service, he spent his entire career in the construction and excavation business in the Greenwich area. He was a member of the VFW. He was a lifelong Greenwich resident, and partner in Perna Brothers Inc. before his ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/albert-perna-89-lifelong-greenwich-resident-construction-businessman

Panamax Capital and DPG Investments Arrange $12.5M in Financing to Dealer Funding

)--Panamax Capital of Greenwich, Conn., DPG Investments, LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and affiliates announced today a successful closing of a $12.5 million financing for Dealer Funding of Atlanta. "Dealer Funding's management and their vision and ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130311005978/en/Panamax-Capital-DPG-Investments-Arrange-12.5M-Financing

North Korea

North Korea has cut off a Red Cross hotline with South Korea as it escalates its war of words against Seoul and Washington in response to a military drill in the South and U.N. sanctions imposed for its recent nuclear test.

http://www.courant.com/sns-rt-us-korea-northbre92a018-20130310,0,3173212.story

Gang Rape Suspect Found Dead

Police in India say the main suspect in a brutal gang rape committed suicide in prison.

http://www.courant.com/sns-rt-us-inda-rapebre92a01v-20130310,0,2632803.story

Men Face Threatening, Breach of Peace Charges

A 33-year-old Greenwich man faces a threatening charge stemming from an incident involving family members, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/men-face-threatening-breach-of-peace-charges

Thumbs Up for Community Garden Project

Greenwich Community Gardens has moved a step closer to putting shovels into the ground at a community garden the group wants to establish at Montgomery Pinetum in Cos Cob.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/thumbs-up-for-community-garden-project

Greenwich Council on Gun Violence Rallies on the Avenue

... Leslie Asllani brought her four and five-year-old grandsons. Saturday's rally outside the old Post Office on Greenwich Avenue, organized by Liz Perry of the Greenwich Council on Gun Violence (GCGV), drew about 40 advocates for safer gun laws over ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-council-on-gun-violence-rallies-for-gun-control

Greenwich Schools' Digital Reliability Is the 'Worst'

The lack of reliable digital capabilities in Greenwich Public Schools is creating more work for teachers in a system that a district consultant has described as one of the "worst" it has seen.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-schools-digital-reliability-the-worst

Housing Authority Purchases Cos Cob Homes

The Greenwich Housing Authority has finalized the purchase of two homes to grow its housing stock in the Cos Cob section town.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/housing-authority-purchases-cos-cob-homes

Arresting News: Stealing One Cart of Groceries Too Many

... breach of peace, but only for the drink. A Bronx, NY man was busted with bogus bills -$100 bills to be exact after Greenwich Police received complaints he tried to use them to make purchases in three local businesses. He was caught approaching a ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-7a5fbe89

'Play with Your Food' at the Fairfield Theatre Company Today

Performing arts producer JIB Productions has announced selections for its Play With Your Food programs taking place March 12 at Fairfield Theatre Company and March 13 at Greenwich Arts Council.

http://fairfield.patch.com/events/play-with-your-food-announces-march-productions-a2971aad

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Star Yolanda Foster, Mark...

... E. Schutzer, MD with the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at LRA's "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 6 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, in Old Greenwich, CT. Foster, a Dutch former model married to Grammy award winning songwriter and producer David Foster, ...

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/03/11/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-star-yolanda-foster-mark-eshoo-and-dr-steven-schutzer-to-be-honored-at-lyme-research-alliances-gala-on-april-6-2013/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Star Yolanda Foster, Mark...

... E. Schutzer, MD with the Lauren F. Brooks Hope Award at LRA's "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 6 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, in Old Greenwich, CT. Foster, a Dutch former model married to Grammy award winning songwriter and producer David Foster, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10509172.htm

Greenwich, It's Not Too Late To Apply For Heating Help

For Fairfield County residents who need help paying their winter heating bills, there is still time to apply for federal energy assistance benefits, Gov.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-its-not-too-late-apply-heating-help

Greenwich Real Estate's Four Markets; 33 Open Houses Sunday

... see that this segment will improve nicely in the near future. The $2 - 3 million price range is the heart of the Greenwich real estate market with 73 listings as of the beginning of March. When you add in the pending contracts you are looking at ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-real-estate-s-four-markets-33-open-houses-this-sunday

Is Linda McMahon Considering a 2014 Run?

Will Linda McMahon try to unseat U.S. Rep. Jim Himes and represent Connecticut's 4th Congressional District in 2014's midterm elections? According to the Greenwich Time , state GOP leaders are gauging whether the Greenwich resident has any interest in running for office a third time after her failed U.S. Senate campaigns in 2010 and 2012 .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/is-linda-mcmahon-considering-a-2014-run

Remember To Spring Forward Sunday, Greenwich

Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so remember that your clocks should now be set one hour forward.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/remember-spring-forward-sunday-new-rochelle

Greenwich Students Honored for Academic Achievements

... in at least four courses. A member of the Colgate class of 2015, Henry Juan is a graduate of Brunswick School in Greenwich. A member of the Colgate class of 2015, Desiree Arjomand is a graduate of Greenwich Academy in Greenwich. A member of the ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-students-honored-for-academic-achievements

Arresting News: Bogus Bills, Fight Over Cereal

... breach of peace, but only for the drink. A Bronx, NY man was busted with bogus bills -$100 bills to be exact after Greenwich Police received complaints he tried to use them to make purchases in three local businesses. He was caught approaching a ...

http://bethel.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-bogus-bills-fight-over-cereal

Urban Archeologist: One That Got Away

... tip was cold by more than a week. The opportunity I lost? The sale was to settle the estate of the Parr family in Greenwich. You may recall a bit of TV history, specifically that Jack Parr was the second host of the Tonight Show. Different from his ...

http://newtown.patch.com/articles/urban-archeologist-one-that-got-away-2a130c79

Watching Greenwich This Week on GCTV

Greenwich Community Television, the local government access channel, has expanded its broadcast reach to a second video provider.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/watching-greenwich-this-week-on-gctv-430c9656

Book lovers spring into action for library's winter sale

... Public Library Winter Book Sale on Saturday. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/9/13 Photo: Mike Lauterborn Jenny Echeverria of Greenwich and daughter Nathalia, 5, pick out children's books Saturday at Westport Public Library's Winter Book Sale. WESTPORT NEWS, CT ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Book-lovers-spring-into-action-for-library-s-4342007.php

Case raises questions on sadomasochism

Connecticut's highest court has decided to take up those questions in the case of a Greenwich woman suing a man she alleges had an abusive sexual relationship with her daughter, who had multiple mental and physical ailments.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=rq63eJGL&pn=0

Case raises questions on sadomasochism

Connecticut's highest court has decided to take up those questions in the case of a Greenwich woman suing a man she alleges had an abusive sexual relationship with her daughter, who had multiple mental and physical ailments.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-case-raises-questions-on-consent-to-4341784.php

Questions on consent to sadomasochism

Connecticut's highest court has decided to take up those questions in the unusual case of a Greenwich woman suing a man she alleges had an abusive sexual relationship with her daughter.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Case-raises-questions-on-consent-to-sadomasochism

Shirtless Shoplifter Tased by Police in Trumbull

... breach of peace, but only for the drink. A Bronx, NY man was busted with bogus bills -$100 bills to be exact after Greenwich Police received complaints he tried to use them to make purchases in three local businesses. He was caught approaching a ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/shirtless-shoplifter-tased-by-police-in-trumbull

U.S. pet ownership reaches record high

... all services," said Bob Vetere, president and chief executive of the American Pet Products Association, based in Greenwich, Conn. With all that attention, our finned, feathered or four-footed pals are, presumably, looking and feeling better than ...

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130309/MONEY/130309626

NYC clothier opens in downtown Westport

... very close to home," said Scott Sanford, the East Coast district manager for Steven Alan, which opened a store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich in December. "It shares the same sense of community and localized aesthetics that we look to become a ...

http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11298/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=YStYZqJN&pn=0

NYC clothier opens in downtown Westport

... very close to home," said Scott Sanford , the East Coast district manager for Steven Alan, which opened a store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich in December. "It shares the same sense of community and localized aesthetics that we look to become a ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/NYC-clothier-opens-in-downtown-Westport-4340759.php

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Silver Spring Networks Inc. - Redwood City, Calif., 3.7 million shares, ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-196364811.html

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Silver Spring Networks Inc. - Redwood City, Calif., 3.7 million shares, ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-196364811.html?

Daylight Saving Time 2013: When to Set Your Clocks

Good afternoon, Greenwich-if you hope to get back that extra hour you lost from shoveling snow early today.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/daylight-saving-time-2013-when-to-set-your-clocks-5ba63616

Another View Closing Party

The public is invited to a closing celebration of "ANOTHER VIEW", a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Greenwich artist, Paul G. Larson.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Art/Another-View-Closing-Party19614.shtml

'Evening of Sweet Jazz' in Darien March 14

... last year as well as at the grand opening of Weed Beach. This year, it will compete in the Berklee, Norwalk and Greenwich jazz festivals and the Virginia Beach Festivals of Music Competition. The Middlesex Jazz Ensemble, led by Jim Carter , has ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Evening-of-Sweet-Jazz-in-Darien-March-14-4339094.php

It's big, but no '78

... strong winds that blew drifts more than 30 inches. Photo: File Photo Men on snowmobiles make their way through Greenwich, Conn. during the Blizzard of 1978. By the time the three-day storm stopped, more than 15 inches of snow fell with strong winds ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/35-years-later-a-flurry-of-memories-of-great-4253958.php

Post 53 Gets Marketing Help from Darien's 341 Studios

... udios describes itself as "a full-service marketing and design agency serving Darien, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Greenwich, and all of Fairfield County."

http://darien.patch.com/articles/post-53-gets-marketing-help-from-darien-s-341-studios

United Way Honors Volunteers at Award Ceremony

... presented by the United Way of Western Connecticut. Shari Shapiro, executive director of Kids in Crisis located in Greenwich, will receive The Advocate Award for her energy, leadership, assertiveness and compassion in the wake of the Sandy Hook ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/united-way-honors-volunteers-award-ceremony

Stamford Police Arrest One In Sister Fight Over Cereal

... a private motor vehicle and unsafe movement of a stopped vehicle. Oscar Leonel Call-Agustin , 40, of Stuart Dr. in Greenwich, charged Wednesday night with failure to drive right, illegal operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/police-arrest-one-in-sister-fight-over-cereal

Weather blamed for delaying Foxwoods project's groundbreaking

... 2012, is being developed by Tanger Factory Outlet Centers of Greensboro, N.C., and Gordon Group Holdings of Greenwich, a partnership that also will own and manage the facility. The mall will be built on land the partners are leasing from the ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20130308/BIZ02/303089967/1044

Spring Gardening Workshops at Greenwich's Augustine's Farm

According to Kathy Augustin of Augustine's Farm on King Street, gardening magazines are fun, but, she says, "If you really want to learn it and do it, there's nothing like a hands-on workshop where you can stop and ask questions." Augustin, who admits she doesn't remember who first added the "e" to the Augustin family farm sign on King Street years ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/free-gardening-workshop-series-at-augustine-s-farm

They Attend Class But Do They Belong?

An update on the district's Residency Verification process has revealed there are nearly three dozen families whose children are enrolled in 9th grade at Greenwich High School, but have failed to verify their residency in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/they-attend-class-but-do-they-belong-at-greenwich-high-school

Heavy Snow Closes All Greenwich Schools Today

... is causing hazardous travel conditions. At least 3 to 4 inches of snow has fallen in the southwestern area of Greenwich as of 5:30 a.m. All Greenwich public and private schools have been closed. And in the case of Brunswick School and Greenwich ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/heavy-snow-closes-all-greenwich-schools-today

Winter Storm Will Clear Out Before Weekend In Greenwich

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. A slow-moving winter storm is expected to produce a few more inches of snow into Friday before it clears up in time for the weekend, the National Weather Service predicts .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/winter-storm-will-clear-out-weekend-tarrytown

Poll: Greenwich, How Long Is Your Commute?

The national survey found the average one-way daily commute for workers throughout the country was 25.5 minutes, with one in four commuters working out of their county.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/poll-greenwich-how-long-your-commute

What To Do In And Around Greenwich This Weekend

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in Greenwich this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-greenwich-weekend-3

Rensselaer's recycled project

... consumed 440 tons of municipal trash a day and generated 25 megawatts of electricity. Green Waste Energy Inc. of Greenwich, Conn., uses technology developed by Prestige Thermal Equipment of South Africa, to convert waste to a synthetic gas while ...

http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Rensselaer-s-recycled-project-4337800.php

Himes wants big banks to stay in swap biz

... taxpayer exposure to risky elements of financial products sold by banks goes too far and must be changed. Himes, a Greenwich resident and member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee , joined with Republicans from North Carolina and ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Himes-wants-big-banks-to-stay-in-swap-biz-4337867.php

Fairfield Weather: Snow To Fall Through Friday

Around six inches of snow could be on the ground from Greenwich to Norwalk to Danbury by the time a slow-moving storm takes its wintry weather out of the region Friday afternoon.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-weather-snow-fall-through-friday

this Week's Popcorn: "Side Effects"-dangerous interactions

... to prison for insider trading. Once these high-riding Generation X-ers had it all. Y'know, the country club set in Greenwich, Connecticut, and all that it entails. Well, that's gone and baby is blue. Problem is, even after hubby Martin Taylor, ...

http://www.willistonobserver.com/this-weeks-popcorn-side-effects-dangerous-interactions/

Greenwich Half Marathon

13.1 miles of scenic suburban running in gorgeous Greenwich CT. a Racers will be digitally timed on a USATF certified course.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/events/detail/3256797/

Woman Faces DWI Charge

Greenwich Police say they arrested a 57-year-old town woman on various motor vehicle charges including driving while intoxicated on Tuesday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/woman-faces-dwi-charge-bf0cdf82

Port Chester Special Education Students Join in Special Workout

"Let's see that cartwheel again!" Coach Christopher Mendyka happily shouted at Spirit Zone Too in Greenwich, CT, as 16 students from Special Education classes at the Port Chester Middle School took part in a day long physical fitness program at the gym.

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/port-chester-special-education-students-join-in-special-workout

What's Up This Weekend: March 9-10

... Ludwig's fast, furious and fun comedy The Fox on the Fairway , produced by Sheri Dean and directed by Tim Cronin. Greenwich: St. Catherine's Players Present 'Sound of Music' Where: St. Catherine of Siena Church , 4 Riverside Ave. When: Friday, March ...

http://darien.patch.com/articles/what-s-up-this-weekend-march-9-10