Greenwich Roundup

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Martha Moxley Murder Update: Ttold Michael Skakel's lawyer About Other Possible Suspects

Friday, April 19, 2013

Private eye says Sherman was distracted during trial

A Stamford private eye loaned his voice Friday to the public deconstruction of Mickey Sherman by his aggrieved former client Michael Skakel, testifying that his longtime lawyer friend was brimming with confidence that the Kennedy kin would beat the rap for the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=vs4ubSHm&pn=0

Martha Moxley Murder Update: Victim's friend says she told Michael...

... Skakel is serving 20 years to life in prison for Moxley's golf club bludgeoning when they were neighbors in Greenwich, Conn. He is the 52-year-old nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel. Hauer said Sherman told her the claim probably didn't ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57580488-504083/martha-moxley-murder-update-victims-friend-says-she-told-michael-skakels-lawyer-about-possible-other-suspects/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cbsnews%2Ffeed+%28CBSNews.com%29

Dem Committee Budget Would Hike Spending by 10 Percent

The General Assembly's appropriations committee voted Friday to increase state spending by nearly 10 percent over the next two years in a state budget that cuts millions from hospitals, increases salaries for judges by 5 percent, and extends a tax surcharge on corporate profits for two more years.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-democrats-budget-0420-20130419,0,5710784.story

In Hartford, Teaching Preschoolers That Their Bodies 'Belong To Them'

Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra reads to preschoolers at the Heritage Child Development Center on Enfield Street Friday.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-child-abuse-prevention-0420-20130419,0,2238419.story

Dartmouth Hosts Princeton Saturday on Fox College Sports

... OVER 100 Senior Hana Bowers joined Dartmouth's 100-Point Club with her four goals on Sunday at Maryland. The Old Greenwich, Conn., native's third tally of the day put her into triple-digit points for her career before netting another to finish the ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=207319478

Sherman: Skakel 'does have a temper'

Michael Sherman is standing by his fateful decision -- one that has been dissected under a white-hot light by legal observers and the media -- not to put his then-client Michael Skakel on the witness stand when the Kennedy cousin was convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=jILgiic0&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

MidAmerica Hires Consultant to Lure Pharmaceutical Freight to Airport

... at the airport, will evenly split the cost of a $60,000, six-month contract to hire Furth and Associates in Greenwich, Conn., to meet that goal. The county's Public Building Commission, which oversees the airport, approved the contract during a ...

http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924552/midamerica-hires-consultant-to-lure-pharmaceutical-freight-to-airport

Consultant hired to attract business to MidAmerica airport

... revenue at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah. The county will evenly split the $60,000 cost of the Greenwich, Conn.-based firm's six-month contract with North Bay Produce, which currently operates at the airport, the Belleville ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/04/midamerica-airport-hires-consultant-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_stlouis+%28St.+Louis+Business+Journal%29

Consultant hired to attract business to MidAmerica airport

... boost revenue at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah. The county will evenly split the $60,000 cost of the Greenwich, Conn.-based firm's six-month contract with North Bay Produce, which currently operates at the airport, the Belleville ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2013/04/midamerica-airport-hires-consultant-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_12+%28Travel+Industry+News%29

CT. Woman Charged with Jewelry Theft in Port Chester

A Greenwich, CT, woman has been charged with petty larceny in connection with the theft of jewerly and clothing from a Port Chester department store, according to Port Chester Police.

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/ct-woman-charged-with-jewelry-theft-in-port-chester

The wisdom of a French chef

... Culinary Institute. He comes to Montpelier after 28 years owning and operating a highly acclaimed restaurant in Greenwich, Conn., called Restaurant Jean-Louis. Gerin and his wife, Linda Gerin -- who grew up in southern Vermont -- ran the restaurant ...

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.burlingtonfreepress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304190005%26nclick_check%3D1

Consultant hired to lurea

... freight to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, thus attracting new revenue. The cost of hiring Greenwich, Conn.-based Furth and Associates will be shared with the county by North Bay Produce, which ships produce to China out of the airport. ...

http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/illinois/Consultant-hired-to-lure-business-to-airport_30726167

... freight to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, thus attracting new revenue. The cost of hiring Greenwich, Conn.-based Furth and Associates will be shared with the county by North Bay Produce, which ships produce to China out of the airport. ...

http://www.whbf.com/story/22021051/consultant-hired-to-lure-business-to-airport

Angler To Talk Big Game Fish At Greenwich's Bruce Museum

Angling historian Mike Rivkin will give a talk on the evolution of big-game fishing Sunday at Greenwich's Bruce Museum .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/angler-talk-big-game-fish-greenwichs-bruce-museum

AVANT Capital Partners Originates Small Balance Loans in 1Q 2013

GREENWICH, CT, April 19, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AVANT Capital Partners , a leading Greenwich CT based commercial real estate lender, has originated a series of small balance loans in the first quarter of 2013.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/avant-capital-partners-originates-small-balance-loans-in-1q-2013-340256.php

Sherman: Skakel 'does have a temper'

Mickael Sherman is standing by his fateful decision -- one that has been dissected under a white-hot light by legal observers and the media -- not to put his then-client Michael Skakel on the witness stand when the Kennedy cousin was convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=KW6rZAXg&pn=0

Fedele to officially start his campaign on Saturday

... Connecticut 06901. Fedele will be joined at the kick-off event by neighboring chief elected officials including Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tessi, First Selectman Jamie Stevenson of, Mayor Dick Moccia of Norwalk, Rob Mallozzi of, Mayor Mark ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/politics/Fedele-to-officially-start-his-campaign-on-Saturday19925.shtml

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Two Arrested For Allegedly Using Websites To Entice Minors Into Sex

Jordan Wright, 21, of Southington , was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual assault, risk of injury and using a computer to entice a minor, police said.

http://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-avon-sexual-assault-0419-20130418,0,2578865.story

Benefiting from format flexibility

... market. Splash Car Wash was founded by Mark Curtis and Chris Fisher. The pair opened their first wash location in Greenwich, CT in 1981. Today, there are 17 Splash locations that, all together, wash more than 1 million cars per year and employ more ...

http://www.carwash.com/articles/87378-benefiting-from-format-flexibility

Learning-disabilities group plans gala

Westport-based Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities will hold its annual benefit gala on Friday evening, April 26, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich.

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Learning-disabilities-group-plans-gala-4445759.php

Merex Acquires Aerospace Maintenance Provider

... Merex and ALCO, headquartered in Livermore, Calif., were not disclosed. Private equity firm Dubin Clark & Co. of Greenwich, Conn, partnered with Merex in the acquisition. "ALCO's high-quality (maintenance and repair) services and technical expertise ...

http://sfvbj.com/news/2013/apr/18/merex-acquires-aerospace-maintenance-repair-servic/

"Time for Lyme" gala raises more than $1 million

Co-Founders and co-presidents of Lyme Research Alliance Diane Blanchard and Debbie Siciliano, both of Greenwich, welcome guests to the recent "Time for Lyme" gala, which raised more than $1 million to fund research.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Time-for-Lyme-gala-raises-more-than-1-million-4445831.php

Greenwich Senior Housing Gets $7M Grant For New Units

The funds will be added to a $500,000 private grant to help Hill House expand from its current 38 units.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-senior-housing-gets-7m-grant-new-units

Becker Poliakoff moving HQ to downtown Fort Lauderdale

... oward Boulevard and Andrews Avenue. The lease is a major coup for leasing agents CBRE and owner Ivy Realty, the Greenwich, Conn.-based real estate company that announced the deal. The high-rise...

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2013/04/becker-poliakoff-moving-hq-to-downtown.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_southflorida+%28South+Florida+Business+Journal%29

Land Rover Official Team Sponsor of 2013 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo...

The world leader in high-end sport utility vehicles, Land Rover North America, today announced that they will be the Official Team Sponsor of the 2013 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, to be held at the Greenwich Polo Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States on Wednesday, May, 15 2013.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/polo/jerseys-custom/prweb10648843.htm

MidAmerica hires consultant to lure pharmaceutical freight to airport

... , will split the cost of a $60,000 six-month contract to hire Furth and Associates. The consulting group, based in Greenwich, Conn., is "extremely adept at pharmaceutical transportation needs and goods," MidAmerica Airport Director Tim Cantwell said.

http://www.bnd.com/2013/04/18/2582626/midamerica-hires-consultant-to.html#storylink=rss

Sherman: Skakel 'does have a temper'

Mickey Sherman is standing by his fateful decision -- one that has been dissected under a white-hot light by legal observers and the media -- not to put his then-client Michael Skakel on the witness stand when the Kennedy cousin was convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=jILgiic0&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Sherman: Skakel 'does have a temper'

Mickey Sherman is standing by his fateful decision -- one that has been dissected under a white-hot light by legal observers and the media -- not to put his then-client Michael Skakel on the witness stand when the Kennedy cousin was convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley .

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Sherman-Skakel-does-have-a-temper-4445063.php

Trial Lawyer Insists He Did Advise Skakel On His Right To Testify At 2002 Trial

Greenwich attorney Mickey Sherman testified Tuesday that he advised Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel of his right to testify at his 2002 murder trial, contradicting Skakel, who is arguing the point in his latest bid for freedom.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-michael-skakel-day3-hearing-0419-20130418,0,7131654.story

Webster Bank goes green in Greenwich

Webster Bank, a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers from Westchester County, N.Y., to Boston, Mass., is pleased to announce its support of the Greenwich Tree Conservancy of Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Webster-Bank-goes-green-in-Greenwich19892.shtml

South Salem Student Is Finalist In Greenwich Film Festival

LEWISBORO, N.Y. South Salem's Sam Wolfson, a student at John Jay High School, has been named as a finalist in the 2013 Greenwich Youth Film Festival for his film, "Lonesome." The Greenwich Film Festival, hosted by The Junior League of Greenwich, invites high school students from throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties to submit original films ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/south-salem-student-finalist-greenwich-film-festival

Modern Greenwich Shorefront 'Spiral House' Goes On Market For $7.8M

The wood, glass and steel modern waterfront home in Greenwich known as Spiral House just went on the market, for just under $8 million.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/modern-greenwich-shorefront-spiral-house-goes-market-78m

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Trendings: Hidden treasures

... items in search of prize pieces. A new show that premiered on HGTV last month, "Flea Market Flip," hosted by Greenwich resident Lara Spencer , takes design contestants to flea markets around the country -- including several episodes shot in New ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Trendings-Hidden-treasures-4443280.php

A cherry blossom grows in Brooklyn

... the accompanying pictures I took. More about that in a minute, but I've found that a surprising number of folks in Greenwich are either from or lived in Brooklyn before coming to CT or have children who live there, as I do. I find that mentioning ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/A-cherry-blossom-grows-in-Brooklyn-4442625.php

Al Primo tells his creative story of Eyewitness News before the camera

Al Primo, of Old Greenwich, welcomed a news crew from Sweden to his home recently.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Al-Primo-tells-his-creative-story-of-Eyewitness-4442654.php

Record

Opening Night for the Greenwich Arts Council's 16th annual Art to the Avenue is May 2. Art will be on display until May 27.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4442641.php

XPO Logistics Schedules First Quarter 2013 Conference Call for Wednesday, May 8, 2013

GREENWICH, Conn. - April 17, 2013 - XPO Logistics, Inc. will hold its first quarter conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

http://www.pr-inside.com/xpo-logistics-schedules-first-quarter-2013-confere-r3641660.htm

BofA Leads Dow Jones Average Down as Profit Misses Estimates

... continuing to shrink," Chris Whalen, managing director at Carrington Investment Services LLC, an asset manager in Greenwich, Connecticut, said in an interview. "The regulatory environment for mortgage is so hostile." Lower mortgage banking income ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MKYGWS0YHQ0X01-4HPT014RCRLQE65JP18E3AAGDJ

Skakel Trial Lawyer's Love Of Media Spotlight At Issue In Hearing

... for Skakel's defense. Months before Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel went to trial in 2002 for the 1975 murder of a Greenwich teen, his lawyer, Mickey Sherman, told a Las Vegas audience, "I like to enjoy myself doing these things." Lawyers representing ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-skakel-hearing-0418-20130417,0,75813.story

Tire company heir dies at 79

... Friday at Bridgeport Hospital from complications after surgery for injuries she sustained in a kitchen fire in her Greenwich home April 4. Anne Firestone Ball's grandfather was Harvey Firestone, who founded The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/Tire-company-heir-Anne-Firestone-Ball-dies-at-79

BofA Slides Most Since November as Profit Misses Estimates

BofA Trading - May Not Roar' as Much as Rivals on Less Risk, Moynihan Says

... America in the future," Chris Whalen, managing director at Carrington Investment Services LLC, an asset manager in Greenwich, Connecticut , said in an interview. "Imagine what these numbers would look like without Merrill." Bank of America's ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-17/bofa-s-trading-may-not-roar-as-much-as-rivals-moynihan-says.html

BofA misses estimates as revenue grows slowly

... continuing to shrink," Chris Whalen, managing director at Carrington Investment Services LLC, an asset manager in Greenwich, Conn., said in an interview. "The regulatory environment for mortgage is so hostile." Lower mortgage banking income and ...

http://www.delawareonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304170063%26nclick_check%3D1

BofA Misses Estimates as Mortgage Banking Weighs on Results

... continuing to shrink," Chris Whalen, managing director at Carrington Investment Services LLC, an asset manager in Greenwich, Connecticut , said in an interview. "The regulatory environment for mortgage is so hostile." Lower mortgage banking income ...

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-17/bofa-misses-estimates-as-lower-mortgage-income-crimps-results.html?

Friendships forged in devastating nor'easter

While attempting to travel from North Stamford to the Hyatt during last weekends nor'easter Jonathan Ochsner and his wife Evelyn, along with their daughters Emelina and Alexandra, became trapped in their car but were taken in by Howard and Carol Winklevoss.Photo: David Ames, David Ames/For Greenwich Time Jonathan and Evelyn Ochsner set out from ... (more)

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/local/article/Friendships-forged-in-devastating-nor-easter-425170.php

Winklevosses ask U.S. Court in Boston to look into Facebook messages

... is true, we need to know why these documents were not produced then," Tyler Meade , a lawyer for Narendra and the Greenwich-based Winklevoss twins, said in an e-mail message Thursday. The three sued Zuckerberg in 2004 claiming he stole the idea for ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Winklevosses-ask-U-S-Court-in-Boston-to-look-1347398.php

Lack Of Funding Grounds Greenwich's 'Shakespeare On The Sound'

"Shakespeare on the Sound" will return for its 18th year at Pinkney Park in Rowayton with a production of the Bard's "As You Like It" beginning June 13, but budget concerns will prevent the production from making its annual second stop in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/shakespeare-sound-returns-rowayton-18th-year

Junior League To Host Greenwich Youth Film Festival

Fifteen Greenwich students are among the finalists for the Junior League of Greenwich's second annual Greenwich Youth Film Festival to be held at the Greenwich Library on May 5 at 1 p.m., according to a statement.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/junior-league-host-greenwich-youth-film-festival

Investors adapting portfolios to volatile environment

... were hammered in the 2008 financial crisis, said Andrea Frazzini, vice president, AQR Capital Management LLC ., Greenwich, Conn. "A risk-based approach is the antidote to plan sponsors who realized that they needed to build a better mousetrap," Mr. ...

http://www.pionline.com/article/20130415/PRINTSUB/304159959

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Former Skakel lawyer defends strategy

... prevent Skakel's conviction. Skakel, who is serving 20 years to life in prison for the 1975 bludgeoning death of Greenwich, Conn., neighbor Martha Moxley, claims he got ineffective legal representation from Sherman. Prosecutors say many of the ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Former-Skakel-lawyer-defends-strategy-in-2002-trial

U.S. housing starts surpass 1 million in March

A house located on 24 or 26 Hearthstone Drive awaits more work in the Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/U-S-housing-starts-surpass-1-million-in-March-4439967.php

UConn may get math and sciences upgrade

... has among the highest per-capita debts in the nation. "This is a large number," said Sen. L. Scott Frantz , R-Greenwich, a member of the committee. "It's a scary number. The number gets even scarier when you add them all up. I can't be a `yes' on ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-may-get-math-and-sciences-upgrade-4439794.php

Rail security heightened in wake of Boston bombing

... State Police Officer Sean Connelly with K-9 Viking; and New York MTA Officer Kearon watch the platforms at Greenwich Central Station, Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, April, 16, 2013. The Boston bombing put MTA police on alert. Photo: Helen Neafsey From ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Rail-security-heightened-in-wake-of-Boston-bombing-4439805.php

Bond Hedge Fund 5:15 Capital to Close Down After Clients Pull

... by sector rotation" and "weakness in the fund-of-fund industry," E.G. Fisher and Rob Wahl, co-founders of the Greenwich, Connecticut- based firm, wrote in the letter that was sent today to clients. Assets in the firm's core strategy fell from a peak ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MLCRS06S972O01-762RI66RFJE5BK03DFAG5585E4

For poorer spouse, financing for the divorce battle

... Three Hills Partners -- comprised of private equity from Jon and Steve Sabes of Minneapolis and Patrick Preece of Greenwich, Conn. Divorce financing companies do a significant amount of underwriting -- research to calculate the client's chances of ...

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/poorer-spouse-financing-divorce-battle-1C9374247

Alaska Man Runs Marathon In Memory Of Sandy Hook Victim; Finishes Race Before Explosion

Jacob Bera, an art teacher at Eagle River High School outside Anchorage, Alaska, read an article a few months ago by the parents of Daniel Barden, noting how their son's slaying at Sandy Hook Elementary School robbed the speedy 7-year-old of a lifetime's worth of opportunities, including, perhaps, a chance to run the Boston Marathon.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-boston-marathon-daniel-barden-runner-20130416,0,348204.story

Envelope Tests Positive For Ricin At Washington Mail Facility

An envelope that tested positive for the deadly poison ricin was intercepted Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. Capitol's off-site mail facility in Washington, congressional and law enforcement sources tell CNN .

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-envelope-tests-positive-for-ricin-at-washington-mail-facility-20130416,0,3605496.story

Former Skakel lawyer defends strategy in 2002 trial

... prevent Skakel's conviction. Skakel, who is serving 20 years to life in prison for the 1975 bludgeoning death of Greenwich, Conn., neighbor Martha Moxley, claims he got ineffective legal representation from Sherman. Prosecutors say many of the ...

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/21994233/former-skakel-lawyer-defends-strategy-in-2002-trial

Former Skakel lawyer defends strategy in 2002 trial

... prevent Skakel's conviction. Skakel, who is serving 20 years to life in prison for the 1975 bludgeoning death of Greenwich, Conn., neighbor Martha Moxley, claims he got ineffective legal representation from Sherman. Prosecutors say many of the ...

http://www.newschannel9.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/3cee3212-www.newschannel9.com.shtml

Skakel's Former Trial Attorney Takes Stand

... the stand. Skakel, now 52, has been serving a prison sentence for the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in Greenwich in a case that gained national attention. Skakel is arguing that Sherman did not adequately represent him at trial a decade ...

http://www.ctnow.com/news/connecticut/tolland/hc-michael-skakel-hearing-begins-0417-20130416,0,5297607.story

Anne Firestone Ball, 79, Of Greenwich, Granddaughter Of Tire Co. Founder

... from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ball served as a director and chairman of the board of Family Centers of Greenwich, which provides education and human services for children, adults and families. She also had been a trustee for Miss ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/anne-firestone-ball-79-greenwich-granddaughter-tire-co-founder

Move to Establish Greenwich's 9th Fire Station OK'd

For years, residents of northwest Greenwich have pressed town officials to build a fire station that would reduce response times and better to protect that sector of town.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/move-to-establish-9th-fire-station-in-town-ok-d

Teen Steals Trucks, Crashes into Parked Car

A 17-year-old Greenwich boy faces numerous charges stemming from the burglary of a Lower Cross Road garage where he stole a pickup truck he took on a joyride, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/teen-steals-trucks-crashes-into-parked-car

Student Accused of Bringing Knife to Class

A 17-year-old student of the town's alternative high school, the Arch School , was arrested on a weapons possession charge after he displayed a nine-inch knife to a teacher and refused to relinquish it, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/student-accused-of-bringing-knife-to-class

Skakel blames lawyer in latest murder appeal

A trial starts today for Michael Skakel, who is trying to get his murder conviction overturned for the 1975 bludgeoning of his Greenwich, Conn., neighbor.

http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Skakel-blames-lawyer-in-latest-murder-appeal-.html

Stratford woman sentenced to two years in prison for Greenwich embezzlement

A Stratford woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from a Greenwich investment firm was sentenced to two years in prison Monday.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43466/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=zhTqsbg7&pn=0

Kennedy relative appeals murder conviction

... Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel, is serving 20 years to life in prison for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of his Greenwich, Connecticut, neighbour Martha Moxley when they were 15. Skakel argues trial lawyer Michael Sherman failed to challenge the ...

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/kennedy-relative-appeals-murder-conviction/story-e6frfkui-1226621989421?from=public_rss

'3 Guys In Front Of Me Flew Off the Ground'

... "I was gunning for that finish line. I was ready to have the best day of my life," said Oh from her home in East Greenwich Monday night. Then, "I saw the first bomb go off." There was a huge noise, she said. "I heard screams. Three guys in front of ...

http://eastgreenwich.patch.com/articles/3-guys-in-front-of-me-flew-off-the-ground

Monday, April 15, 2013

Aquarion to seek 16.8 percent rate hike over three years

... rate hike three years ago. Logan's comments came during a recent presentation on the rate hike proposal to the Greenwich Board of Selectmen at Town Hall. The water company's management characterized Aquarion as a solid corporate citizen, ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Aquarion-to-seek-16-8-percent-rate-hike-over-4436829.php

BWW Reviews: the Wizard of Odds in Bridgeport - a Tale Worth Retelling

... who is always looking for more challenging work. Her articles and photos have appeared in Connecticut Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Plus, The Advocate, Greenwich Time, The Minuteman, Connecticut Jewish Ledger, The Jewish Chronicle, The ...

http://ct.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-THE-WIZARD-OF-ODDS-in-Bridgeport-A-Tale-Worth-Retelling-20130415

Connecticut lawsuit questions origin of gun buy-back program

... Peter Thum, a co-founder of an organization called Fonderie 47, claims he shared his idea with Jessica Mindich of Greenwich, Connecticut and her company, Jewelry for a Cause, who implemented it in Newark without his permission. The lawsuit, filed in ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/usa-guns-connecticut-idUSL2N0D22FU20130416?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Connecticut lawsuit questions origin of gun buy-ba...

... Peter Thum, a co-founder of an organization called Fonderie 47, claims he shared his idea with Jessica Mindich of Greenwich, Connecticut and her company, Jewelry for a Cause, who implemented it in Newark without his permission. The lawsuit, filed in ...

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/apr/16/connecticut-lawsuit-questions-origin-of-gun-buy-back-program/

Mary Principia Beney, 92, Formerly Of Greenwich

Mary Principia Beney of Shelton, formerly of Fairfield, Greenwich and Cheshire, as well as Florida, died Wednesday, April 10.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-principia-beney-92-formerly-fairfield

8 Greenwich Runners Finish Boston Marathon

GREENWICH, Conn. Eight runners from Greenwich, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich and Riverside finished Monday's Boston Marathon before the race was halted by two explosions near the finish line, according to the race website .

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/sports/8-greenwich-runners-finish-boston-marathon

Greenwich tops Ridgefield, runs FCIAC win streak to 26

Greenwich's Liam O'Neil slides safely into second base beating the tag of Ridgefield shortstop Bryce Maher during their game at Greenwich High School on Monday, April 15, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-tops-Ridgefield-runs-FCIAC-win-streak-4436526.php

8 Greenwich Runners Finish Boston Marathon

Patrols have been increased at Westchester County Airport in the wake of the two explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/8-greenwich-runners-finish-boston-marathon

Karen A. Mayer, 73, Greenwich Native

... on March 17, 1940, daughter of Charles F. and Helen Usowski Mayer. She attended New Lebanon elementary school, Greenwich High School and Plymouth State Teacher College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Mayer is survived by her brother, Jeffrey B. Mayer of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/karen-mayer-73-greenwich-native

Alfred E. Dudley, 84, Former Greenwich Resident

... born Sept. 12, 1928, in Millersville, Ohio, son of John and Mary Dudley. A former resident of Fremont, Ohio, and Greenwich and Ridgefield, Conn., he resided in Naples for almost 25 years. Dudley worked for the Union Carbide Corporation, starting in ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/alfred-e-dudley-84-former-greenwich-resident

16 Greenwich Residents Registered for Boston Marathon

Sixteen registrants to today's Boston Marathon-where two explosions on Boylston Avenue at about 2:45 p.m. have killed two and injured at least 22 , according to the Boston Police Department-gave event organizers a Greenwich address.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/16-greenwich-residents-registered-for-boston-marathon

Webster Bank Ups Revenue from Wealth Business

... facilities in attractive, high-net-worth markets. The new office follows the recent opening of a similar office in Greenwich, Conn. He also noted that 'significant additional investment in senior talent' is ongoing, including the hiring of a chief ...

http://www.onwallstreet.com/news/webster-bank-ups-revenue-from-wealth-business-2684297-1.html

Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 9

... er was Defensive Player of the Week. 4 GB, 1 DC, 2 CT vs. Dartmouth HONOR ROLL Hana Bowers , Dartmouth (Sr., A Old Greenwich, Conn.) 1A, 1 Pt., 3 DC at

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_9

Webster Bank Ups Revenue from Wealth Business

... facilities in attractive, high-net-worth markets. The new office follows the recent opening of a similar office in Greenwich, Conn. He also noted that 'significant additional investment in senior talent' is ongoing, including the hiring of a chief ...

http://www.financial-planning.com/news/webster-bank-ups-revenue-from-wealth-business-2684297-1.html

Family Centers to raffle off 1951 convertible

... four-cylinder engine, leather interior and a 4-speed transmission. The MG was donated by the late Stig Host of Greenwich, a supporter of Family Centers and its work in the community. He was a man of warmth and wit, an avid sailor and skier, a ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Family-Centers-to-raffle-off-1951-convertible-4435164.php

Power Outage Affects Hundreds in Western Greenwich

... t power and that is down to 437 at this moment," according to CL&P spokeman Mitch Gross. The streets affected are: Greenwich Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/power-outage-affects-hundreds-in-western-greenwich

Trio Face Prescription Forgery Charges

... to pass forged prescriptions at the Walgreens in Riverside. The incident was reported about 7:15 p.m. April 12. Greenwich Police officers arriving at the pharmacy at 1333 E. Putnam Ave., found the female suspect talking to her male accomplices who ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/trio-face-prescription-forgery-charges

For single mother in affluent Greenwich, getting by is a daily struggle

Chelsea Squire with her sons from left, Collin Batts, 3, K'den Batts, 4, Knowa Batts, 18 months, and Ziare Rene, 11, in their home at the Wilbur Peck Court public housing complex in Greenwich, Saturday, Sept.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/articleGallery/For-single-mother-in-affluent-Greenwich-getting-4432803.php

Mad Women: 'I'll Live with That'

... shall we? We begin at a party Pete and Trudy are throwing in their outwardly respectable suburban neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut. Pete's flirting with the ladies, talking Hair , and sharing his business card for, clearly, future liaisons. ...

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2013/04/mad-men-season-6-episode-2-recap/64215/

Mortgage lenders brace for fewer qualified borrowers

... booster. Chris Whalen, executive vice president and managing director of Carrington Investment Services in Greenwich, Conn., believes mortgages peaked in the fourth quarter of 2012, and the pool of qualified borrowers is drying up. Whalen said if ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog/2013/04/mortgage-lenders-brace-for-fewer.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_stlouis+%28St.+Louis+Business+Journal%29

Man Faces Burglary Charge

A Greenwich man was arrested on a burglary charge stemming from an incident last summer in which an apartment was burglarized while the residents were home, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/man-faces-burglary-charge

EHS Tri celebrates grand opening

... and more. EHS Tri coaches will also be sharing ways in which the studio has partnered with local charities, and Greenwich Tri Club managing members will be available for anyone interested in the club. The event is free and open to area triathletes. ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Sports/EHS-Tri-celebrates-grand-opening19859.shtml

Room to Read to host an evening with Sir John Major and Tina Brown

The Greenwich Chapter of Room to Read, a global non-profit focused on literacy and girls' education, together with Credit Suisse is proud to welcome The Right Honourable Sir John Major, KG, CH, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; and Tina Brown, Editor-In-Chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast, for an evening of inspired conversation ... (more)

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/education/Room-to-Read-to-host-an-evening-with-Sir-John-Major-and-Tina-Brown19872.shtml

College Dreams Realized

... they will call home for the next four years with commitments due by May 1. Sweet 16 For a group of 16 seniors at Greenwich High School enrolled in an elective called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) , this process is a milestone. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/avid-draft

Water Main Replacements Set for Old Greenwich

Aquarion Water Co. has received permission from the Town of Greenwich to close local roads in Old Greenwich as the utility begins a water main replacement project that will cause detours in the area for seven months.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/water-main-replacements-set-for-old-greenwich

MISA Project Most Likely to Come to BET This Week

... and a full BET Meeting the following Wednesday, April 24, will take up the interim appropriation request from the Greenwich Board of Education on the $42.4 million music instructional space and auditorium (MISA) project at Greenwich High School. BET ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/misa-project-most-likely-to-come-to-bet-this-week

Dudley, Alfred E.

... of John and Mary Dudley. Al was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Ann Dudley. A former resident of Fremont Ohio, Greenwich, CT and Ridgefield, Ct, he resided in Naples for almost 25 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Jack ...

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenews-messenger/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-e-dudley-al&pid=164250124

Talking About Drinking To Your Children

... service announcements, reminding others that they can choose not to drink and that not everyone is drinking. In Greenwich, the Youth Outreach Club - SADD Chapter have created the mantra "Party Sober- Keep It Dry". Libraries, School Based Health ...

http://wilton.patch.com/blog_posts/calling-all-parents-be-the-number-one-force-in-your-childs-life

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from April 5 to April 11 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-18

Two car bombs hit checkpoint at Baghdad airport, two killed: police

Two car bombs killed at least two people and wounded another 17 at a perimeter checkpoint at the heavily guarded Baghdad international airport, police and hospital sources said on Monday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-iraq-violence-airportbre93e09n-20130415,0,2733781.story