Walter E. Grierson, 72, Longtime Greenwich Firefighter

Grierson was born in Greenwich on Feb. 6, 1941, to Thomas Grierson and Jane Merry.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/walter-e-grierson-72-longtime-greenwich-firefighter

Teacher appreciation nights: Curtain Call stages "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"

... Hartog and Juliet Kimble of Westport, Emily Hughes of New Haven, Julia Foodman of Wilton, Avrey Carifa of Old Greenwich, Sasha Blue Krivosky of Clinton, Scott Faubel of White Plains, N.Y., Mario Fuentes of Port Chester, N.Y., Kevin Rishel of ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Teacher-appreciation-nights-Curtain-Call-stages-4358066.php

FERC Lacks Power to Regulate Futures Contracts, Court Rules

... in off-exchange derivatives, regulators said. Amaranth lost $6.6 billion betting on the price of natural gas. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund that once controlled half of the gas market collapsed in 2006. In August 2009, the company ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MJPJAY6K511L01-6BRTRQLGN2LDIR562HAM6NJRMU

Blyth falls on disappointing 4Q, weak outlook Blyth's stock tumbled...

... Blyth anticipates 2013 earnings between $1.70 and $1.85 per share. Its 2012 earnings were $2.55 per share. The Greenwich, Conn. company said that the year-over-year comparison reflects expectations for a single-digit revenue decline and projected ...

http://www.news.net/article/196285/Business/?

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. Aviv REIT Inc. - Chicago, 13.2 million shares, priced $18 to $20, managed ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-198494631.html

U.S. exempts Syria's opposition forces from sanctions

The U.S. government said Friday it would allow American citizens, companies and banks to send money to Syrian opposition forces struggling to topple President Bashar al-Assad . The Treasury Department move exempts Syrian rebels from broad U.S. sanctions against aid to Syria imposed at the beginning of the 2-year-old government crackdown on ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-usa-sanctionsbre92e0tp-20130315,0,3444240.story

Federal court rejects CIA's denial of drone strikes as 'fiction'

WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court said Friday that it will no longer accept the "fiction" from the Obama administration's lawyers that the CIA has no interest or documents that describe drone strikes.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/la-pn-court-cia-drone-20130315,0,4448470.story

President Obama at Argonne National Laboratory

President Obama plans to announce Friday at the Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago that he will ask Congress to create an energy security trust to fund research into alternatives to gasoline, according to senior White House officials.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/chi-1301315-president-obama-argonne-national-laboratory-pictures,0,5163333.photogallery

Device keeps liver "alive" outside body in medical first

A donated human liver has been kept alive, warm and functioning outside a human being on a newly-developed machine and then successfully transplanted into patients in a medical world first.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-liver-device-transplantbre92e0si-20130315,0,3473360.story

What To Do: Rhythms of Grace, Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Darien: 'The 39 Steps' Play at Darien Arts Center Where: Darien Arts Center , behind Darien Town ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/what-to-do-rhythms-of-grace-maple-syrup-celebration

Luck of the Irish: There's Plenty To Do This Weekend

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/luck-of-the-irish-there-s-plenty-to-do-this-weekend

Hollande: France has guarantees from Syrian rebels on weapons

French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he had received guarantees from the Syrian opposition that any future arms delivered to them in their fight against President Bashar al-Assad would end up in the right hands.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-hollandebre92e0k7-20130315,0,2200277.story

South African bus crash kills 22, toll could rise

At least 22 people were killed in South Africa on Friday when a double-decker bus crashed into the side of a mountain while navigating the dangerous Hex River Pass 140 km northeast of Cape Town, police said.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-safrica-accidentbre92e0jv-20130315,0,5921103.story

Greek anarchists claim small blast at Athens courier firm

A Greek anarchist group has claimed responsibility for a makeshift bomb that went off at a local courier company in Athens this week, smashing windows but causing no injuries.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-greece-blast-courierbre92e0kg-20130315,0,3238560.story

February industrial output rises on manufacturing rebound

Industrial production rose more than expected in February on a rebound in manufacturing, showing the economy continues to gain momentum in 2013.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-economy-outputbre92e0k1-20130315,0,7613610.story

What's Up This Weekend: Wooden Egg Painting, Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://southbury.patch.com/articles/whats-up-this-weekend-wooden-egg-painting-maple-syrup-celebration

What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend

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

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-weekend-22

Greenwich Town Party Adds Free Events To Lineup

GREENWICH, Conn. More people than ever will get to enjoy the annual Greenwich Town Party this year after the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a "satellite" party location that will be free of charge to the public at a meeting Thursday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-town-party-adds-free-events-lineup

Syria threatens to strike at rebels in Lebanon

Syria has warned it may strike at rebels hiding in neighboring Lebanon if the Lebanese army does not act, as its patience "is not unlimited", the state news agency SANA said on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisisbre92e09j-20130315,0,5757864.story

Combat soldiers more likely to commit violent crimes: study

British soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan - particularly young men and those who have seen active combat - are more likely to commit violent crimes than their civilian counterparts, according to research published on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-military-violencebre92e002-20130314,0,4300044.story

Facebook may emulate rival Twitter with introduction of hashtags

Facebook Inc is looking to improve its search and indexing capabilities by adding the hashtag symbol, one of the most recognizable features of its social networking rival Twitter, according to media reports.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-facebook-hashtagbre92e000-20130314,0,1696973.story

Assault Weapons Ban Clears U.S. Senate Panel

After a couple of false starts, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday that would ban assault weapons, restrict the size of ammunition clips and require universal background checks on gun sales.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-congress-guns-0315-20130314,0,4650701.story

Carolina Hurricanes Agree to Terms with Keegan Lowe

... Conference. Lowe, 19, has 15 goals and 15 assists (30 points) in 63 games with the Oil Kings this season. The Greenwich, CT, native leads his team, and ranks second among WHL defensemen and fifth among all WHL skaters with 148 penalty minutes, and ...

http://beachcarolina.com/2013/03/14/carolina-hurricanes-agree-to-terms-with-keegan-lowe/

Sherry Young: Foul language is lazy, uncultured expression

... of course, as seat belts were unheard of in the back seat at that time. We had gone to the grocery store in Old Greenwich, Conn., in the great long two-door Oldsmobile Dynamic 88. After loading the groceries, the children and I began our way home. ...

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624510/Foul-language-is-lazy-uncultured-expression.html

WPA artists document everyday life in '30s

... the Fairfield Museum through April 21. Above is Howard Heath's "Merrit Parkway Construction" (that extended from Greenwich to Stratford to ease congestion on U.S. Route 1). Photo: Contributed Photo The Fairfield Museum is at 370 Beach Road, ...

http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/WPA-artists-document-everyday-life-in-30s-4355225.php

Early Morning Fire Destroys Greenwich Home

GREENWICH, Conn. UPDATED 1:30 P.M. A fire destroyed a multifamily home on Ritch Avenue in Greenwich early Thursday, leaving three families homeless, according Deputy Fire Marshall Rob Natale.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/early-morning-fire-destroys-greenwich-home

Karen Pyne, 50, Of Greenwich

... Horsman. Calling hours are from 6-9 pm on Thursday March 14, at the Castiglione Funeral Home , 134 Hamilton Ave. Greenwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pyne's memory to the Greenwich Hospital Association, 5 Perry Ridge Road, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/karen-pyne-50-greenwich

Check Out This List of Fun Things to Do this Weekend

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/check-out-this-list-of-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend

White House says approval process for pipelines belongs to State Department

The process of approving transborder pipelines like TransCanada Corp 's Keystone XL pipeline has traditionally been handled by the State Department because of their international nature, White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-usa-keystone-whitehousebre92d0x3-20130314,0,1354150.story

Iraq war costs U.S. more than $2 trillion: study

The U.S. war in Iraq has cost $1.7 trillion with an additional $490 billion in benefits owed to war veterans, expenses that could grow to more than $6 trillion over the next four decades counting interest, a study released on Thursday said.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-iraq-war-anniversarybre92d0pg-20130314,0,3488255.story

New cruise debacle for Carnival as ship stuck in port

A Carnival Cruise Lines ship was stuck at a Caribbean port with equipment trouble on Thursday, a month after another Carnival vessel was disabled by a fire that trapped thousands of passengers at sea for days.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-carnival-breakdownbre92d0wr-20130314,0,6094631.story

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://bcbr.com/article/20130311/NEWS/130319996&source=RSS

Karen Pyne, 50, Active in Greenwich Athletics

Karen Pyne, 50, of Greenwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 12. Karen was active in the Greenwich athletic community and well-known at the Greenwich YMCA and Equinox.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/karen-pyne-50-active-in-greenwich-athletics

Fire Ravages Greenwich Apartment House

Greenwich firefighters remain at the scene of a Thursday morning fire which destroyed a mutli-family home on Ritch Avenue in the Chickahominy section of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fire-ravages-greenwich-apartment-house

What's Up This Weekend: Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Woodbridge: BSA Troop 907 Spring Garden/Flower Sale Where: Firehouse on Center Road When: ...

http://bethwood.patch.com/articles/whats-up-this-weekend-maple-syrup-celebration

Pair of Drivers Face Multiple Charges

Two men face multiple motor vehicle charges stemming from separate incidents, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/pair-of-drivers-face-multiple-charges

Going Green for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Grand Marshal William Connolly will lead the 39 th annual Greenwich St. Patrick's Parade this Sunday, March 17.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/going-green-for-st-patrick-s-day-parade

Two Czech women tourists kidnapped in western Pakistan

Unknown attackers have kidnapped two Czech women travelling in western Pakistan, officials of both countries said on Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-pakistan-czech-kidnappingbre92d0gi-20130314,0,4487072.story

What's Up This Weekend: Rhythms of Grace, Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/what-s-up-this-weekend-rhythms-of-grace-maple-syrup-celebration

This Weekend: Spring Cycling Returns, Irish Cabaret

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://bethel.patch.com/articles/this-weekend-spring-cycling-returns-irish-cabaret

Rowers Reunite for First Annual Alumni Sprints

Ever Green Boat Club, a rowing club for alumni of Dartmouth College, is pleased to announce the First Annual Alumni Sprints on April 27th in Greenwich Cove.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/rowers-reunite-for-first-annual-alumni-sprints-1767845.htm

Buckle up Fido as well to ensure safer road trip

... and blankets -- and special covers to make sure your seats survive the ordeal," said Bob Vetere, president of the Greenwich, Conn.-based American Pets Product Association. And for those pups and pooches that don't enjoy the open road, there are the ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303140339

Sprecher Commitment to NYSE Seen Receding as Cost Cuts Play Out

... a bid last year by NYSE to merge with Deutsche Boerse AG. "Sprecher bought Liffe," said Perfumo, an analyst at Greenwich, Connecticut-based Equity Research Desk, whose clients include fund managers who invest in exchanges . "It came with businesses ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-14/sprecher-commitment-to-nyse-seen-receding-as-cost-cuts-play-out.html

Twinkies back on the menu

... renaissance in recent years. Metropoulos' sons, Evan and Daren, work alongside their father at the firm, based in Greenwich, Conn. As for Apollo, the private equity firm has deep experience with food-related investments, having previously owned ...

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130314/BIZ/303140305/-1/rss05

Enjoy the Sweet Life Like Paris Hilton at New Cobleskill Salon

... prices so that "every walk of life can enjoy the sweet life." Geronimo, who previously worked in Manhattan and Greenwich, Connecticut, is proud of a lineup of professionals who will care for their clients. The La Dolce Vita staff includes Nicole ...

http://www.prlog.org/12098522-enjoy-the-sweet-life-like-paris-hilton-at-new-cobleskill-salon.html

Greenwich wins LL swim, Staples 3rd, Westhill/Stamford 7th

Fairfield Prep broke Greenwich High School 's 19-year stranglehold on the Class LL boys swimming title last year, but it didn't take long for the Cardinals to get the championship plaque back in their hands.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-wins-LL-swim-Staples-3rd-4352473.php

Vincenza Incorvaia, 88; Old Greenwich Resident

Vincenza Incorvaia, 88, of Old Greenwich passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2013.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/vincenza-incorvaia

Bedford Businessman Snacks On Bankrupt Hostess Brands

... Hostess in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, the winning bid by Apollo and its partner Metropoulos & Co., of Greenwich, Conn., about $410 million. Hostess, whose headquarters is based in Irving, Texas, shut down operations in November. It is ...

http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/business/bedford-businessman-snacks-bankrupt-hostess-brands

Darien's Bowtell takes second place at CIAC Class LL diving championship

... definitely my best high school meet." Jake Bowtell of Fairfield Prep was the runner-up, earning a score of 510.00. Greenwich High's Andrew Bologna placed third (453.80), followed by Cardinals teammate Jeff Aselin (443.60). Samuel Hoyt of Glastonbury ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-s-Bowtell-takes-second-place-at-CIAC-Class-4351639.php

Dartmouth's Chris Hanson Named Skillman Award Winner

... the 31-year history of the accolade, Hanson became just the second member of the Big Green to earn the honor. The Greenwich, Conn., native follows in the footsteps of Adam Farber who received recognition in 1992. For just the third time, the award ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=206744769

Police and public schools brass top list of town earners

... and sick days and a lump sum for his years of service to the town. Ellen Flanagan , the deputy superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools , was third on the list with $177,963 in total compensation. Conspicuously absent from the top spot on the list ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/local/article/Police-and-public-schools-brass-top-list-of-town-336149.php

Frank DelVecchio, 94, Owned Banksville Liquor Store

... Corps. He was a salesman for Hartley & Parker Distributors until owning The Banksville Liquor Store just over the Greenwich border in Bedford. DelVecchio is survived by three children, Ralph DelVecchio (Phyllis), of Stamford, Lynda Nadin (Glenn), of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/frank-delvecchio-94-stamford-wwii-vet-and-liquor-store-owner

Briggs Baugh, 85, Founder Of Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board

... He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and a graduate of Williams College. He founded and was the chairman of the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board (GRAB) and published its quarterly newsletter, called "Grab Bag." He received an award from The ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/briggs-baugh-85-founder-greenwich-recycling-advisory-board

Greenwich Firm Saves Twinkies, Other Sweet-To-Eat Treats

In a $410 million deal, a Greenwich firm has saved Twinkies, which could be back on store shelves by summer, along with other Hostess goodies, the New York Times reported in its Dealb%k. Two investment firms reached a deal with Hostess Brands, which went bankrupt four months ago, to buy the company's treats, including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Sno Balls ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-firm-saves-twinkies-other-sweet-eat-treats

Greenwich's Judge Judy Sued Over Cheap Purchase Of China

Judge Judy, the star of the TV show of the same name who has a home in Greenwich, is accused of buying more than $500,000 worth of china and flatware for just a tenth of it value, according to a story in the New York Daily News.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwichs-judge-judy-sued-over-cheap-purchase-china

Greenwich boys reclaim LL state swim title; Staples finishes 3rd

Fairfield Prep broke Greenwich High's 19-year stranglehold on the Class LL boys swimming title last year, but it didn't take long for the Cardinals to get the championship plaque back in their hands.

http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11299/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=kfZYlsFB&pn=0

Himes Discusses His Derivatives Bill on HuffPost Live at 2 PM Today

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, the Fourth District Democrat who represents Greenwich in Congress, sent out an announcement today that he'll be in a live video chat at 2 p.m. on HuffPost Live.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/himes-discusses-his-derivatives-bill-on-huffpost-live-at-2-pm-today-afe99ad7

Return of the Twinkie -- Bankrupt Hostess to be bought by investment firms

... renaissance in recent years. Metropoulos' sons, Evan and Daren, work alongside their father at the firm, based in Greenwich, Conn. Still, reviving Twinkies and Ring Dings could be their highest profile turnaround. As for Apollo, the private equity ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130313/NEWS/130319892/1116

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.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Plenty-of-ways-to-celebrate-St-Patrick-s-Day-4348342.php

Industry_News_Graphic

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/