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Monday, April 29, 2013

Boston bombing: Mysterious 'Misha' turns up in Rhode Island

For days since the Boston Marathon bombings, people have been searching for the mysterious "Misha," the friend with the thin red beard who supposedly tutored bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the ways of more pious Islam.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/sns-la-na-nn-boston-tsarnaev-misha-20130428,0,3046850.story

Catering to private crowd

Hospitality veteran David Rabin, most recently of Cole's Greenwich Village, is launching a new project with Abigail Kirsch Catering, Side Dish has learned.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/catering_XPw3XG4xXp2ngMP7A0GMZJ?

Congressman Jim Himes To Visit Greenwich's Arnold Bakery

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will visit Arnold Bakery, tour the Greenwich facility and meet with its employees on Monday morning, his office announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/congressman-jim-himes-visit-greenwichs-arnold-bakery

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from April 19 to April 25 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-20

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Exclusive: Boston bomb suspects' parents retreat to village, cancel U.S. trip

The parents of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects have retreated to a village in southern Russia to shelter from the spotlight and abandoned plans for now to travel to the United States, the father of the suspects told Reuters on Sunday.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-explosions-russia-tsarnaevbre93r08o-20130428,0,3134862.story

This week in Southwestern Connecticut, April 29 to May 5

... info, visit stamfordmuseum.org . Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg Saturday: A 1953 Studebaker Starlight Coupe, owned by Greenwich resident Malcolm Pray, is among the 70 automobiles set to be displayed at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's 9th annual ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/This-week-in-Southwestern-Connecticut-April-29-61240.php

Hintzen, Olmstead lead Greenwich baseball past Norwalk

Taylor Olmstead of Greenwich belts a first-pitch three run homer in the bottom of the second inning of the high school baseball game between Greenwich High School and Norwalk High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, April 26, 2013.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Hintzen-Olmstead-lead-Greenwich-baseball-past-4470450.php

Demystifying the Naively Demonized Symbol That Is Wall Street

... hedge funds can still claim Manhattan addresses, the locale most known for clusters of the top hedging minds is Greenwich, CT. A dollar is a dollar, just as a euro is a euro, and thanks to ongoing technological advances, there's no longer any need ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2013/04/28/demystifying-the-naively-demonized-symbol-that-is-wall-street/

Hunger Walk in Port Chester Gathers Food, Cash to Help Pantries

More than 250 walkers and volunteers with balloons and placards hit the road for a two mile walk, raising funds to combat worldwide and local hunger in the fourth Greenwich/Port Chester CROP Hunger Walk .

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/hunger-walk-in-port-chester-gathers-food-cash-to-help-pantries

High School Ranking Tops Greenwich News

News from Greenwich High -- a new ranking and a new commencement speaker -- were in the news this week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/high-school-ranking-tops-greenwich-news

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Experts: Plan to clean up toxic soil at GHS seems sound

Greenwich may have the option of spending hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up toxic soil from its high school campus, but several environmental and health experts say the town doesn't have to go that far to make sure students' health is not at risk.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=uEEMqNQD&pn=0

Experts: Plan to clean up toxic soil at GHS seems sound

Greenwich may have the option of spending hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up toxic soil from its high school campus, but several environmental and health experts say the town doesn't have to go that far to make sure students' health is not at risk.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Experts-Plan-to-clean-up-toxic-soil-at-GHS-seems-4469471.php

75th Anniversary Celebration for the Merritt Parkway

The Merritt Parkway, a 37.5-mile byway that runs from Greenwich to Stratford, is mostly known for the beauty of the forest it meanders through, but some commuters may recognize the road for something entirely different -- traffic .

http://weston-ct.patch.com/articles/75th-anniversary-celebration-for-the-merritt-parkway

Zackham's 'Wedding' directorial debut also marks Greenwich homecoming

Greenwich native Justin Zackham directing the upcoming comedy "The Wedding" in Greenwich recently.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Zackham-s-Wedding-directorial-debut-also-marks-2137344.php

Dorthy Moxley's tireless crusade

... Moxley, shown in this undated photo, was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her family's estate in Greenwich in 1975. Her neighbor, Michael Skakel, was convicted June 7, 2002, in the murder and is serving a prison sentence of 20 years to ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Dorthy-Moxley-s-tireless-crusade-4469032.php

Greenwich Based Start Up, Behavioral Media Networks, Secures $1,000,000 In Funding From Q-Bank Group

A Q-Bank Group affiliated investment vehicle invests $1,000,000 in Behavioral Media Networks, with $500,000 currently deployed. Behavioral Media Networks is currently working and collaborating with leading academic institutions and independent research labs around the world. Current collaborators include: Brain Sciences Foundation Intelligence Advanced Research Programs Activity ("IARPA") of the Office of the Director of National Security Illinois Institute of Technology Behavioral Media Networks is a technology R D company that commercializes cognitive analytic technologies that deliver behavioral insights from unstructured data. We are currently constructing server-side software engines that detect and model cognitive processes with use cases that range from security and intelligence to marketing and advertising. For businesses: API-level access to analytics engines that enables business and consumer applications to make social interactions more meaningful. Behavioral Media Networks offers a variety of career opportunities from entry-level positions to experienced management roles. Below are the currently available positions: Opportunities in Business Business Analyst Human Resources Generalist Operations Director or Vice President Operations Manager Project Management Office (PMO) Lead Strategic Procurement Analyst Opportunities in Science Technology Data Scientist Senior Engineer Software Developer Web and Application Designer Web and Application Developer To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@bmedianet.com Behavioral Media Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact us at: Dell Hines Behavioral Media Networks 500 West Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone (203) 542-7269

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/04/greenwich-based-start-up-behavioral-media-networks-secures-1-000-000-in-funding-from-q-bank-group

New Canaan's Heigl stars in 'The Big Wedding'

... -- from its director, to its all-star cast, to its filming locations -- opened in theaters Friday. Directed by Greenwich native Justin Zackham (who also wrote the screenplay for "The Bucket List"), the film centers on a long-divorced couple, played ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11291/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=wsk5IAdd&pn=0

Darien native Topher Grace stars in 'The Big Wedding'

... -- from its director, to its all-star cast, to its filming locations -- opened in theaters Friday. Directed by Greenwich native Justin Zackham (who also wrote the screenplay for "The Bucket List"), the film centers on a long-divorced couple, played ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/darien/db_10915/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=4wr6Rwm6&pn=0

Find A Job In Greenwich

Longtime ESPN football and baseball commentator Chris Berman has been selected by the Greenwich High School Class of 2013 to be the commencement speaker at the June 21 graduation, according to ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-38

Former Skakel attorney defendsa

... rving 20 years to life for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Former-Skakel-attorney-defends-handling-of-trial_57502538

Friday, April 26, 2013

Greenwich cafe makes roasting coffee part of its trade

Caitlin Finley, of Darien, gets coffee at CFCF Roastery and Cafe at 118 Greenwich Ave., in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-cafe-makes-roasting-coffee-part-of-its-4467923.php

Gerald Carpenter: State Street Ballet Invites Us to 'Dream On By'

... (Louis Jordan) in the version by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters . Pucci recently attended a Simon concert in Greenwich, Conn., and was immediately struck by the dance-ability of Simon's tunes. The experience set Pucci searching through the ...

http://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/article/042613_gerald_carpenter_state_street_ballet_dream_on_by/

Decision On Skakel Petition Could Take Weeks, Or Months

It could be weeks or even months before Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel learns whether he will get a new trial for the 1975 murder of his Greenwich neighbor, 15-year-old Martha Moxley.

http://www.courant.com/community/vernon/hc-michael-skakel-hearing-day9-0427-20130426,0,3294917.story

New Providence Youth to Play at Greenwich Arts Center May 5

New Providence pianist Marika Mori, one of four top winners of the first annual Rondo Young Artist Festival, an international concert showcase that gives five- to 18-year-old musicians a taste of the professional musician's life through recording and touring, will perform and record at the Greenwich Arts Center, in Greenwich, Connecticut, on ... (more)

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/new-providence-youth-to-play-at-greenwich-arts-ce

Malloy Claims Middle Ground With Support For 75-Cent Minimum Wage Hike

... of this," he said. "It's the last thing in the world we need," said Sen. L. Scott Frantz , a Republican from Greenwich. "In essence, it's another tax on employment, it's another tax on commerce." Meanwhile, pro-labor Democrats hope that a measure ...

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-malloy-minimum-wage-hike-20130426,0,1307382.story

School Leaders Discuss Expanding School Breakfast Programs

Education leaders from across Connecticut gathered at Rentschler Field Friday for the second annual Connecticut School Breakfast Summit, where they shared strategies for providing healthy morning meals to hungry students.

http://www.courant.com/news/education/hc-ct-breakfast-initiative-04-27-20130426,0,5826772.story

Dallas fine-arts scholar Rick Brettell rethinks his snobby mindset

... with Dallas and the supposed vulgarity of Texas. Indeed, there are many Loire Valleys in contemporary America: Greenwich, Conn.; Long Island; the hillside suburbs of L.A.; even the suburbs of our nation's capital. What we learn from this is that ...

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/home-and-gardening/headlines/20130426-dallas-fine-arts-scholar-rick-brettell-rethinks-his-snobby-mindset.ece

Skakel trial coming to a close

The former head of the Connecticut judicial branch arm responsible for investigating complaints against lawyers is not convinced that Mickey Sherman had an obligation to disclose he owed back taxes to then-client Michael Skakel, the Kennedy cousin convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=PttUqffs&pn=0

Sherman's obligations in question

... to disclose he owed back taxes to then-client Michael Skakel , the Kennedy cousin convicted of the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley . Attorneys for the state called Mark Dubois , who served for 7 A A1 2 years as the state's chief ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Skakel-trial-coming-to-a-close-4466662.php

Global Markets-Dollar falls against the yen; bond yields decline

... GDP data as light as it was," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. "It wasn't so great, but not bad enough to derail the freight train the market has been on." Investors in ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/markets-global-idUSL2N0DD2B520130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Greenwich's Western Middle School Uses Kickstarter To Fund Garden Project

Western Middle School in Greenwich is asking for the public's help through the fundraising website Kickstarter to start a school vegetable garden.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwichs-western-middle-school-uses-kickstarter-fund-garden-project

Wall Street lower after GDP data, Amazon results

... data as light as it was," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. "It wasn't so great, but not bad enough to derail the freight train the market has been on." The S&P is 1.5 percent ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/461864/20130427/wall-street-lower-after-gdp-data-amazon-results.htm

Us Stocks-Wall Street lower after GDP data, Amazon results

... GDP data as light as it was," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. "It wasn't so great, but not bad enough to derail the freight train the market has been on." The S&P is 1.5 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0DD28Q20130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector

Us Stocks-Wall Street lower after GDP data, Amazon results

... GDP data as light as it was," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. "It wasn't so great, but not bad enough to derail the freight train the market has been on." The S&P is 1.5 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0DD28Q20130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Us Stocks-Wall Street dips after GDP data; Chevron lifts Dow

... GDP data as light as it was," said Steve Sosnick, equity-risk manager at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers Group in Greenwich, Connecticut. "It wasn't so great, but not bad enough to derail the freight train the market has been on." The S&P is 1.7 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0DD23B20130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologySector

Greenwich-Filmed Movie 'The Big Wedding' Opens Friday

"The Big Wedding," a star-studded comedy that filmed in locations in Greenwich and Darien in 2011 , opens in theaters Friday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwich-filmed-movie-big-wedding-opens-friday

Catch the Drifters in Trumbull

... Description: Come, have fun, and enjoy the rides and games at the anticipated annual McKinley School Carnival. Greenwich: Paper Shredding-Shred Sensitive Documents Where : Island Beach Parking Lot, Arch Street & Steamboat Road, Greenwich When : ...

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/catch-the-drifters-in-trumbull

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-27

Skakel slams his ex-lawyer

... akel, 52,said attorney Michael Sherman failed to provide him effective counsel against charges that he beating his Greenwich, Conn., neighbor Martha Moxley to death with a golf club. Both were just 15.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/skakel_slams_his_ex_lawyer_DaV6AKMBScMYehmO4A7pfN?

Skakel slams trial attorney in Connecticut murder appeal

... that trial attorney Michael Sherman failed to competently defend him when he was convicted in 2002 of killing his Greenwich neighbor in 1975 when they were both 15. Skakel, the 52-year-old nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy, is ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20130426/NWS12/304269930/-1/nws

West Side Tennis Club celebrates 100th Anniversary

... two of the club's younger members raised the commemorative flag. One was 11-year-old Alice Beatrice Adams of Greenwich, CT, who has played tennis at the club for as far back as she can recall. "I felt pretty honored," said Adams, who serves on the ...

http://www.glendaleregister.com/view/full_story/22343330/article-West-Side-Tennis-Club-celebrates-100th-Anniversary?instance=most_viewed

Husband-And-Wife Actors Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet Mills Are Part...

Real-life husband and wife actors Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield star in a reading of Arthur Kopit 's 1962 play, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You In The Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad , April 26 in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177299-Husband-And-Wife-Actors-Maxwell-Caulfield-and-Juliet-Mills-Are-Part-of-April-26-Reading-of-Oh-Dad-Poor-Dad

SoulCycle to open at Rye Ridge Shopping Center

The Charter Realty Group said that it has arranged its second transaction on behalf of SoulCycle for a 2,350-sq.-ft. space at Rye Ridge Shopping Center, located in Rye Brook, N.Y. Charter previously represented SoulCycle, an indoor fitness cycling center, in a 7,000-sq.-ft at One Fawcett Place in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.chainstoreage.com/article/soulcycle-open-rye-ridge-shopping-center

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Lawsuit Over Triple Fatal Truck Crash Goes To Jury

Lawyers delivered closing arguments Thursday in Superior Court in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit stemming from a triple fatal crash on I-95 on Nov.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-mct-truck-crash-lawsuit-0426-20130425,0,2621286.story

Greenwich-filmed movie opens Friday

... native Katherine Heigl, Darien native Topher Grace, Amanda Seyfried and Ben Barnes, were shot at Christ Church Greenwich on East Putnam Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The movie, released April 26, 2013, is being directed and produced by ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-filmed-The-Big-Wedding-opens-4464731.php

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's says that his first lawyer told he...

Latest try: Imprisoned Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel took the stand in a Connecticut courtroom on Thursday while trying to have his murder conviction overturned Imprisoned Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel took the stand in a Connecticut courtroom on Thursday in his latest bid to have his murder conviction for the 1975 killing of a Greenwich teenager ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2314973/Kennedy-cousin-Michael-Skakels-says-lawyer-told-inside-courtroom-latest-bid-murder-conviction-overturned.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Pitney Bowes to Showcase Latest Customer Communication Management...

Pitney Bowes today announced that it will showcase its latest document management solutions at the Document Strategy Forum , April 29-May 1, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130425005338&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Pitney Bowes to Showcase Latest Customer Communication Management...

... its latest document management solutions at the Document Strategy Forum, April 29-May 1, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT. As the official Customer Communication Management sponsor for the conference, Pitney Bowes will highlight its extensive ...

http://www.myprintresource.com/press_release/10928320/pitney-bowes-to-showcase-latest-customer-communication-management-solutions-at-document-strategy-forum

Skakel expected to testify ina

... of Ethel Kennedy is serving 20 years to life in prison for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley in Greenwich (GREN'-ich) when they were both 15 years old. Skakel argues trial attorney Michael Sherman got caught up in the limelight of the ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Skakel-expected-to-testify-in-Conn-murder-appeal_16326875

Pitney Bowes to Showcase Latest Customer Communication Management...

Pitney Bowes today announced that it will showcase its latest document management solutions at the Document Strategy Forum , April 29-May 1, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130425005338/en

Easley nature park awaits money to reach full bloom

... herself had not seen many of the places the group visited. Ladnier, who hails from Los Angeles but now lives in Greenwich, Conn., marvels at the plant diversity Huffman is showing the group. But Huffman was clear on what they were seeing, even ...

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenvilleonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304250012%26nclick_check%3D1

New Canaan Police Start Annual Medication Collection

... public from the dangers of drug diversion and abuse." The drop-box initiative started two years ago in New Canaan, Greenwich, Ridgefield and Wilton and has been adopted by the state Department of Consumer Protection's drug control policies. It has ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/new-canaan-police-start-annual-medication-collection

"Women Talk Business" at Westport Library May 8

... Child: The Magazine for Thinking Mothers (www.brainchildmag.com) and Catherine Siroka, Editor of the Westport - Greenwich edition of Macaroni Kid -- a family-friendly, online newsletter (www.westport.macaronikid.com). Hosted by the Library and ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Women-Talk-Business-at-Westport-Library-May-819952.shtml

Agua Enerviva

... erry, Orange Passion and Fruit Punch flavors. A 20-ounce bottle retails for approximately $1.39. Agua Enerviv LLC, Greenwich, Conn. Telephone: 914/329-0591 Internet: www.aguaenerviva.com Distribution: Select markets

http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/86337-agua-enerviv

Fairfield Prep lacrosse edges Greenwich

... (four goals, one assist) and David White (two) combined for seven points as the Jesuits held off hard-charging Greenwich for a 7-6 victory on Wednesday, their fifth straight win. Greenwich (6-2), meanwhile, saw its six-game win streak come to an ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/fairfield/db_44471/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=URrWH9rt&pn=0

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Major Gun Battle Erupts - But It's Not What You're Thinking

... 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.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/24/major-gun-battle-erupts-but-its-not-what-youre-thinking/

Fairfield Prep lacrosse edges Greenwich

At left, Kevin Brown # 41 of Fairfield Prep goes for the ball while being defended by Griffin Tiedy # 40 of Greenwich during the boys high school lacrosse match between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-lacrosse-edges-Greenwich-4461503.php

GSO does a Liszt of thing right in season finale

Pianist Ian Parker joined the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for the GSO's final performance of the season - and he was well-received by the Greenwich music lovers.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/articleGallery/GSO-does-a-Liszt-of-thing-right-in-season-finale-4461017.php

GSO does a Liszt of thing right in season finale

Pianist Ian Parker joined the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra for the GSO's final performance of the season - and he was well-received by the Greenwich music lovers.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/GSO-does-a-Liszt-of-thing-right-in-season-finale-4461017.php

Landmark decisions: Belle Haven Club and five houses latest to earn historic status

The Belle Haven Club, built in 1892, is the first club in Greenwich to earn landmark status from the Greenwich Historical Society's Landmark Recognition Committee.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Landmark-decisions-Belle-Haven-Club-and-five-4461124.php

Annual gardener's market returns to GEC

The Garden Education Center of Greenwich , will hold its 52nd annual May Gardener's Market on May 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 20 carefully selected vendors for garden and home will be selling annuals, perennials, heirloom vegetables, wildflowers, herbs, shrubs, trees and unique plants.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Annual-gardener-s-market-returns-to-GEC-4461012.php

Ex-Senate candidate charged with trespassing

... ran for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012, has clashed for years with local and state lawmakers, according to the Greenwich Time, a Hearst Connecticut Newspaper . In March 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy filed for a civil protective order against ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-U-S-Senate-candidate-charged-with-4460380.php

Skakel to take stand in murder appeal

... 20 years to life for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich. Skakel argues trial attorney Michael Sherman got caught up in the limelight of the high-profile case and failed to prepare. ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Skakel-to-take-stand-in-Conn-murder-appeal

Reader Submitted: Shipman And Goodwin Attorney Elected To Board Of...

... . Shipman and Goodwin LLP is a full-service law firm with nearly 150 attorneys and offices in Hartford, Stamford , Greenwich and Lakeville and in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1919, the firm's attorneys represent many businesses, institutions, ...

http://www.courant.com/community/cheshire/hcrs-74057hc-statewide-20130422,0,6954877.story

United Rentals Expands Specialty Rental Operations with Openings in Virginia, Louisiana and Arizona

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130424006610/en

Former U.S. Senate candidate charged with trespassing

... ran for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012, has clashed for years with local and state lawmakers, according to the Greenwich Time, a Hearst Connecticut Newspaper . In March 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy filed for a civil protective order against ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Former-U-S-Senate-candidate-charged-with-4460380.php

United Rentals Expands Specialty Rental Operations with Openings in...

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

http://news.investors.com/newsfeed-business-wire/042413-141468300-united-rentals-expands-specialty-rental-operations-with-openings-in-virginia-louisiana-and-arizona.aspx

This week in Southwestern Connecticut, April 22 to 28

... Photo Thursday: Springtime Sunset and Moonlight Walk, a guided hike, takes place from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at Audubon Greenwich. Photo: Shelley Cryan Thursday: Jazz musician Joe Sample performs at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne. Doors open at 7 ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/slideshow/This-week-in-Southwestern-Connecticut-April-22-60758.php

Hedge fund billionaire pledges $4 million for Colorado highway

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. Total cost of the Highway 9 project is estimated ...

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23097491/hedge-fund-billionaire-pledges-4-million-colorado-highway?source=rss

Christianity and global relationships in a new world

... and we have gifts to offer in return. It affects me in a profound way, and it also affects other people here in Greenwich... church members, friends, others who join together for support and awareness. Here is one example of what it is to be part of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Christianity-and-global-relationships-in-a-new-4459812.php

Greenwich girls water polo remains undefeated after topping Wreckers

Paige Neary of Greenwich High School goes for the ball during water polo match against Staples High School at Greenwich, Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-girls-water-polo-remains-undefeated-4459849.php

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... medal" schools. Another 1,790 schools were awarded silver medals on the list. While other local schools such as Greenwich and New Canaan high school s were not among the top 500 schools in the nation, they likely will be included on the silver medal ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-High-named-best-in-state-4455848.php

Greenwich Eatery Preaches 'Food Is Medicine'

The owners of the Upper Crust Bagel Company debuted GrassRxOOTS, a new vegan health food section of their Old Greenwich eatery on Tuesday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-eatery-preaches-food-medicine

Blue Valley Ranch pledges $4 million in proposed Highway 9 safety improvements

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. The project will be submitted to the Colorado ...

http://www.skyhidailynews.com/ARTICLE/20130424/NEWS/130429983/1001/RSS

New Ballet Set to Paul Simon

... subjects that inspired Pucci to create movement. "I went to see Paul Simon live at a Memorial Day concert in Greenwich, Connecticut, a few years ago," the New York-based choreographer explained over the phone last week. "He had this 17-member band, ...

http://www.independent.com/news/2013/apr/24/new-ballet-set-paul-simon/

36th Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Tees Off June 10th

... to raise more than $500,000, will be held at two of the region's most esteemed courses - Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT and Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY. Founded by PGA legend Ken Venturi in 1977, the Guiding Eyes Golf Classic ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Sports/36th-Annual-Guiding-Eyes-Golf-Classic-with-NY-Giants-Quarterback-Eli-Manning-Tees-Off-June-10th19936.shtml

Shelton Karate Students Celebrate Wins

Students from Valley Karate in Shelton display their medals after competing on March 23, 2013 at the Tang Soo Do Championships in Greenwich, CT.

http://shelton.patch.com/blog_posts/karate-students-celebrate-wins-and-prepare-for-state-tournament

Announcing Greenwich Country Day School Science Students to Learn to Set and Repair Broken Bones

Students to Participate in Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles' Lab on May 2, 2013 from 8am-12 Noon. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei to attend from 9:30am- 10:30am. The "Doctor for A Day" Program offers students a hands-on scientific ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/OFALS/studentlab/prweb10664782.htm

Billionaire bankrolls Hwy. 9 improvements

... Blue Valley Ranch, located outside of Kremmling, is owned by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul T. Jones II of Greenwich, Conn. Jones previously donated $945,000 to kickstart the improvement project. The project will be submitted to the Colorado ...

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20130424/NEWS/130429948/1078&ParentProfile=1055

Eyeglasses.com Opens Its First Store

... with a local architect on the retail store, and said that the company intends to open a second location in nearby Greenwich, Conn, soon, although "no specific timetable is planned."

http://www.visionmonday.com/ViewContent/tabid/211/content_id/40479/catId/103/Default.aspx

Police blotter: Greenwich teen stole truck and hit parked car.

... not to talk on a cell- phone, especially after having your driver's license suspended for a prior DWI conviction. Greenwich Police said an officer noticed the driver of a black Toyota pickup truck travelling east on East Putnam Avenue at noon on ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/policereports/article/Police-blotter-Greenwich-teen-stole-truck-and-4439991.php

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Matrimonial masterpiece makes for a musical centennial kickoff

... a concert featuring Mozart's Great Mass in C minor at St. Catherine of Siena Church in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., on Friday, April 26, 2013. The event begins at 8 p.m. For more information on tickets and reservations, call ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Matrimonial-masterpiece-makes-for-a-musical-4457061.php

West Hartford Police Dive Into Pope Park Pond To Look For Evidence

West Hartford Police Det. Phil Mugford sat in his dive gear Tuesday, waiting his turn to search the murky bottom of Pope Park Pond for two murder weapons.

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-police-dive-0424-20130423,0,3381260.story

Skakel Lawyer Hammers Away Evidence He Contends Should Have Been Used In 2002 Trial

... and Skakel were 15 - and neighbors - when she was beaten to death in the wealthy Belle Haven neighborhood in Greenwich. The state Supreme Court has upheld Skakel's conviction, and the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the case. In October, ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-michael-skakel-hearing-day6-0424-20130423,0,5535780.story

Greenwich Police Seek Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl

Greenwich Police are seeking the public's help in locating 14-year-old Shyana Perez, who was last seen on April 20.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-seek-help-locating-14-year-old-girl

Starwood Capital Global Fund Raises $4.2 Billion

... on behalf of clients across six main product lines. After reducing its acquisitions between 2006 and 2008, the Greenwich, Conn-based firm has since steadily increased its investment activity over the last four years. For example, in January 2012, ...

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/reo/starwood-capital-global-fund-raises-more-than-four-billion-1035794-1.html?site=default_reo

E! Slate Includes WWE Women, Josh Schwartz-Stephanie Savage Drama

E! unveiled six new shows Monday, including a reality series about the WWE , and announced that its new series in development include the drama "Laurel Canyon," from "Gossip Girl" co-creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-e-slatebre93m0ft-20130423,0,3573467.story

Anchor Fired For F-Bomb

Swearing on live television is not really the best way to start a job. A.J. Clemente, a brand-new North Dakota TV anchor, has been suspended from his job after beginning a broadcast with profanity.

http://www.courant.com/zap-tv-anchor-suspended-aj-clemente-fired-after-dr-20130422,0,7014568.story

Stamford's Ferguson Library To Host A Novel Affair Benefit

... year. The caterers include Bar-Q, BarTaco, Coromandel, David's Soundview Catering, DiMare Pastry Shop, The Fez, Greenwich Staffing, La Dolce Vita Chocolates & More, Napa & Co., New Wave Seafood, Remo's Brick Oven Pizza Company, SBC, Susan Kane ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/stamfords-ferguson-library-host-novel-affair-benefit

Greenwich Synagogue Buys Osee Place Property

Greenwich Reform Synagogue officially purchased two pieces of property on Osee Place and Orchard Street on April 11, moving forward with its plans to build a new house of worship there, according to documents in the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwich-synagogue-buys-osee-place-property

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from April 12 to April 18 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-19

Armstrong tennis players hold their own at Savannah Challenger

... and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo. Regan will graduate on Saturday and has already accepted a teaching job at a club in Greenwich, Conn, so the Savannah Challenger will most likely be his last flirtation with professional tennis. "We're so dominant in ...

http://savannahnow.com/sports/2013-04-22/armstrong-tennis-players-hold-their-own-savannah-challenger

Monday, April 22, 2013

Witness: Sherman hid crucial info from Skakel

A University of Connecticut law professor testified on Michael Skakel's behalf Monday that attorney Mickey Sherman withheld critical information about back taxes he owed the government from his then-client, the Kennedy cousin convicted of murdering Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=pO0LP3U7&pn=0

Catterton Seeks $300 Mln for Second Growth Fund

The Greenwich, Conn.-based consumer-focused private equity firm is seeking $300 million for Catterton Growth Partners II L.P., a regulatory filing dated April 19 says .

http://www.pehub.com/197591/catterton-seeks-300-mln-second-growth-fund/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Crane's Fast retires as manufacturer reports record profit

... 12 years in his position. His successor will be Max Mitchell , 49, president and chief operating officer. Fast, a Greenwich resident, joined Crane in 1999 as president and chief operating officer and was promoted to CEO in January 2001. Mitchell, ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Crane-s-Fast-retires-as-manufacturer-reports-4454406.php

Apartment investment firm acquires Florida complex

... ty. Real estate veteran Scott Lawlor leads Waypoint Residential, which is a privately-held firm. It has offices in Greenwich, Conn., Atlanta, Boca Raton and Dallas.

http://www.housingwire.com/fastnews/2013/04/22/apartment-investment-firm-acquires-florida-complex?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+housingwire%2FuOVI+%28HousingWire%29

Mary Taracka, 84, Of Greenwich, Assistant Animator At Terry Tunes

Taracka was born July 22, 1928, to Joseph and Rose Taracka. After graduating from Greenwich High School in 1946, she began working as an assistant animator at Terry Tunes , the animation studio that produced the Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle cartoons, among many, many others.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-taracka-84-greenwich-assistant-animator-terry-tunes

James Timothy Decaro, 90, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

... Dec. 16, 1922, in Riverside, son of Lorenza Castiglione Decaro (Deara) and James T. Decaro. He was educated in the Greenwich Public School system. He was first employed at the Conde Nast publishing company. Later, he worked for the Town of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/james-timothy-decaro-90-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Rose M. Franco, 85, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

Franco was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Greenwich, daughter of Frank and Theresa Franco.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/rose-m-franco-85-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Philip Pompeii Nigro, 78, Of Greenwich

... Nigro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Parish on Greenwich Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Nigro's name to St. Mary Church , 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/philip-pompeii-nigro-78-greenwich

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