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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Old Greenwich home recovering from slow start on the market

An outdining at Middle Way Road gave a tour for Greenwich real estate, in Old Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/articleGallery/Old-Greenwich-home-recovering-from-slow-start-on-4828248.php

Men Face Assault Charges in Separate Greenwich Incidents

A man who Greenwich Police say followed another man out of a restaurant restroom and onto Railroad Avenue and assaulted him, after the pair apparently bumped into one another, has been arrested on an assault charge.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/men-face-assault-charges-in-separate-greenwich-incidents

UPDATE 1-FINRA tightens screws on Wall Street broker bonus disclosures

... lawyers and recruiters. The proposal "feels a bit heavy-handed," said Jeff Bischoff, a brokerage recruiter in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. "Good, prudent advisers move firms when they no longer feel their current firm is providing them with the ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/19/finra-bonus-idUSL2N0HF1ZK20130919?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Waveny pool decision should have gone through council

... state of Connecticut," he said, referencing the 2001 Connecticut Supreme Court case Brenden Leydon v. The Town of Greenwich, which ruled that parks must be open to everyone. Recreation Director Steve Benko said the town was aware of that ruling, and ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Waveny-pool-decision-should-have-gone-through-4827087.php

Elfriede 'Brandi' Hios, 80; Old Greenwich Resident Known for Her Cooking, Gardening

From bosakfuneralhome.com/ Elfriede Hios, a longtime resident of Old Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/elfriede-brandi-hios-80-old-greenwich-resident-known-for-her-cooking-gardening

Greenwich Poised to Continue to Attract Business, Residents

First Selectman Peter Tesei gives his annual State of the Town message to the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/greenwich-poised-to-continue-to-attract-business-residents

Culture Shock; Wining on the Water; A Boat Show

Good morning Greenwich! Look like Mother Nature is dishing out another gorgeously sunny end of summer type day, according to the National Weather Service.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/culture-shock-wining-on-the-water-a-boat-show

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Alister Walker

Walker, who has owned a home in Greenwich, was born Sept. 19, 1982 in Gaborone, Botswana, He is a professional squash player who represented England and now represents Botswana.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-alister-walker

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Trey Wingo

Wingo became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities in 2007 and is a member of their celebrity board, called the Friends of RMHC.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-trey-wingo

State Reimburses Fairfield County Schools For Safety Enhancements

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Danbury, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport and Stamford are among the seven school districts in Fairfield County chosen to receive state funding to enhance school security after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/schools/state-reimburses-fairfield-county-schools-safety-enhancements

Video: Tesei Addresses State of the Town

... the Town is thriving and primed to continue as a beacon others look to emulate." said First Selectmen Peter Tesei. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei address business leaders and community members Wednesday afternoon during the annual State of ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/15688/Tesei-Addresses-State-of-the-Town

Greenwich YWCA Celebrates Women Who Contribute To The Town

The Greenwich YWCA will celebrate local women and their contributions to the community Thursday at the annual Spirit of Greenwich Awards.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-ywca-celebrates-women-who-contribute-town

Ferrer Freeman, Morgan Stanley AIP forge partnership

... represented by a team from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ferrer Freeman & company, LLC is a private equity firm located in Greenwich, CT focused on making growth capital investments in healthcare companies. Since its founding in 1995, FFC has invested over ...

http://www.m2.com/m2/web/story.php/20133352248

Few attend hearing on GHS soil cleanup

Town of Greenwich Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Amy Siebert, right, speaks with RTM member, Bob Tuthill, District 4, during the open house forum announcing contamination findings and the proposed remediation plans for the toxic substances found on the grounds of Greenwich High School at Greenwich High School, Wednesday night, ... (more)

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Few-attend-hearing-on-GHS-soil-cleanup-4826390.php

Greenwich crew kicks off Fall season

Greenwich Crew's Men's Junior 8+ took first in two events at the recent Head of the Riverfront Regatta in Hartford.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Greenwich-crew-kicks-off-Fall-season-3917215.php

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Michael De Maio seeks transfer to prison with psychiatric facility

... to have De Maio transferred Garner Correction Institution in Newtown. Photo: Helen Neafsey Michael DeMaio , the Greenwich man charged with trying to kill his wife last week, appeared in court Wednesday asking to transfer from the Bridgeport ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Michael-De-Maio-seeks-transfer-to-prison-with-4826009.php

New Canaan's Pool: Elitist Restriction or the Ruination of a Beloved Amenity

... parks is not allowed in the State of Connecticut." Bloom referred to the 2001 case of Brenden P. Leydon v. Town of Greenwich et al , in which a man jogging through Greenwich Point was denied admission to the park as he was not a resident and ...

http://newcanaan.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/new-canaans-pool-elitist-restriction-or-the-ruination-of-a-beloved-amenity

Rye House Fire Investigation Under Way

... responded from Rye, Port Chester, Harrison, West Harrison, the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck and Greenwich. One firefighter from Rye, who has been with the department for more than 20 years, was injured while he was pulling the ...

http://bronxville.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/rye-house-fire-investigation-under-way

FEATURE-Wall St veteran leads UAW trust in fight with Fiat over Chrysler

... Gekkos of the world," said Sidney Goodfriend, a former Merrill banker who lives less than a mile from Lebec in Greenwich, Connecticut. "And Alain is exactly the opposite." Lebec's hands-on approach extends to the READ Alliance, a nonprofit he ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/autos-chrysler-veba-idUSL2N0GN27920130918?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Teen Is Accused in Greenwich Sex Assaults

An 18-year-old man was arrested this week by Greenwich Police in connection with two sexual assaults involving a Greenwich girl, dating back more than two years ago.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/teen-is-accused-in-greenwich-sex-assaults

Ticket pleas: A night at Greenwich parking violations hearings

Greenwich Constable James aAuJimaAu Fahy, a retired Lt. in the Greenwich Police Department, spends many of his Thursday nights ruling on parking ticket appeals at the Town's weekly Parking Violations Hearings.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Ticket-pleas-A-night-at-Greenwich-parking-4824958.php

More

... and new faces to help the team, such as freshman goalie Charlie Pang . "Charlie has had an excellent career with Greenwich Aquatics and will be asked to fill big shoes by taking over for Sander Profaci," says Tillman. Will Marvin, a freshman and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/article/Bear-necessities-To-repeat-success-of-12-4825075.php

Suspect in bat attack seeks transfer to psychiatric facility

... 18, 2013. Ehring moved to have De Maio transferred Garner Correction Institution in Newtown. Photo: Helen Neafsey Greenwich police have arrested the husband of local nutritionist Diane DeMaio, who was bludgeoned with a baseball bat during a domestic ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Michael-De-Maio-seeks-transfer-to-psychiatric-4825172.php

PatchCooks: Readers Share Go-To Weekend Breakfast Recipes

... breakfast ideas. As always, you are an amazing and generous bunch: Stephanie West Stellwagen and Lauren Ayres of Greenwich, CT both decided to take on the humble egg: Lauren gives us a decadent frittata that also manages to use up leftovers (score!) ...

http://dedham.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/getting-back-into-the-kitchen-patch-readers-share-goto-weekend-breakfast-recipes-dedham

EPA Soil Remediation Approval

Municipal Improvements

“No action, other than the making of studies or surveys,
shall be taken by the Board of Education on any proposal
involving major redesign of public real property, including schools,
until such proposal has been submitted to and approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.”

Sec. 99. Greenwich Town Charter

No Soil Remediation Proposal at Greenwich High School was either submitted to, or approved by, the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Until a soil remediation proposal is submitted to and approved by P&Z, The Greenwich Board of Education cannot hold public meetings to consider “options”; cannot present proposals to US-EPA, US-ACE, CT-DEEP, or any other public agency; cannot agree to deed restrictions at 10 Hillside Road; cannot commence remediation in the “MISA Footprint”; cannot seek bids; cannot sign contracts; cannot issue bonds; cannot test; cannot
  reopen and 
declare the campus "safe"; … in short, BOE cannot do any of the things it has already done with regard to GHS Soil Remediation, and is planning to continue in the future, pursuant to an EPA approval BOE had no right to seek or accept in the absence of prior P&Z approval.

The EPA approval, according to its terms, cannot be accepted, and must be revoked.  Pursuant to EPA regulations, all work at Greenwich High School must stop; no one is permitted on site without protective clothing; all
  individuals, 
vehicles and construction equipment entering and exiting the site must be decontaminated.

Bill Effros
Bill@Effros.com


John J. Meakem, Jr., 77, Former Greenwich Resident

... the retired chairman, president and CEO of Advanced Polymer Systems, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., and Greenwich. He was also active in trade associations, serving on the Board of Directors of the Proprietary Drug Association and on the ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-j-meakem-jr-77-former-greenwich-resident

Mrs. Green, Meet the Fresh New Mrs. Green's in Wilton

Claire Sears-Tam travels from Greenwich to her job at the new Mrs. Green's in Wilton.

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/mrs-green-meet-the-fresh-new-mrs-greens

Greenwich PD: Suspect in Bank Robberies 'Seems Similar'

Greenwich Police say it appears the suspect in a string of bank robberies in Greenwich and Fairfield "seem similar."

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-pd-suspect-in-bank-robberies-seems-similar

Healthy Hearts; Terrapin's Grateful Dead Tribute; Story Time in Cos Cob

Good morning Greenwich! It's a bit chilly this morning but not to worry, the weather will warm up once the sun rises.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/healthy-hearts-terrapins-grateful-dead-tribute-story-time-in-cos-cob

Pedestrian and Park Safety, Blighted Properties Key Issues in Pemberwick

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, center, with co-chairs of the Pemberwick Glenville Association, Rob Manuli, left, and Vin DiMarco.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/pedestrian-and-park-safety-blighted-properties-key-issues-in-pemberwick

Runners Can Get Dirty, Have Fun At 5K In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Stephanie O'Donnell didn't want any part of jumping into a lake during last year's Muddy Up 5K Race and Family Walk at Camp Simmons in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/runners-can-get-dirty-have-fun-5k-greenwich

Report: Criminal Investigation Continues In Greenwich Bullying Suicide

GREENWICH, Conn. Assigning criminal responsibility is rare in bullying cases, officials said in an article by the CTPost.com regarding an investigation into the suicide of Greenwich High School student Bart Palosz.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/report-criminal-investigation-continues-greenwich-bullying-suicide

Pairing teak and stainless steel on the patio

... and strength of the two materials would be a natural for the American market. It was selling well in Europe, but a Greenwich, Conn., dealer told him he'd never be able to sell it. The dealer was used to traditional outdoor furniture and found the ...

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/24/5101166/pairing-teak-and-stainless-steel.html

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Recorder/Paul Franz Lightlife building in the Turners Falls Industrial Park.

... Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Slim Jim and other highly recognizable names. Based in Greenwich, Conn., Brynwood owns several lesser-known candy and granola companies, including the candy brands Turtles and Pearsons Salted ...

http://www.recorder.com/home/8543725-95/new-lightlife-owners-plan-to-grow

The National Powerboat Association Announces that on Thursday,...

On Thursday, September 19th, 2013, at 7 am, Matthew Gordon of Greenwich, CT and co-pilot Ed Dawson will attempt to break the OFFSHORE II Powerboat Record of 3 hours and 59 minutes to circumnavigate Long Island, non-stop in his 37' Hustler Catamaran Speed Boat.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11132339.htm

Rolling Hills CA Based Fortunate Cyber Investor and "MXI Corp"...

... per share. The company lost $3.2 million, or 20 cents per share, for the period ended June 30. Revenue for the Greenwich, Conn., company fell 32 percent to $211.7 million from $309.5 million, mostly due to a 47 percent sales decline at its ViSalus ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/rolling-hills-ca-based-fortunate-cyber-investor-and-mxi-corp-ambassador-adam-paul-green-expresses-sadness-for-ex-xocai-beginning-mlmer-jaredovertoncom-after-devastating-hurricane-utah-news-on-visalus-2nd-qtr-earnings-revealed-304242.htm

RTM Approves 3-Year Contract with Greenwich Firefighters

The Greenwich Representative Town Meeting approved a three-year contract with the Greenwich Firefighters Local 1042 by a vote of 126-56-5 Monday night.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/rtm-approves-3year-contract-with-greenwich-firefighters

Puttin' On The Dog Festival comes to Greenwich

... canines (and felines) when Puttin' On The Dog Festival returns Sunday, Sept. 22, to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich for the 26th year. "From the beginning, we thought of it as the Westminster dog show for anyone's dog," said Allyson Halm , ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Puttin-On-The-Dog-Festival-comes-to-Greenwich-4821853.php

Police Search for Serial Tri-State Bank Robber

... that occurred in the town just minutes apart. Police also have reason to connect the suspect to bank robberies in Greenwich, New York, and New Jersey. There's already a $2,000 reward from the CT Bankers Reward Association for information leading to ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fairfield-Train-Station-Closed-After-Bank-Robberies-223524471.html?

Six Republicans Who (Might) Want to Run for Governor in 2014

By Ron DeRosa Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, announced this week he is taking the first steps toward a rematch in 2014.

http://northbranford.patch.com/groups/beyond-north-branford/p/six-republicans-who-might-want-to-run-for-governor-in-2014_2ccbbde7

US: Brynwood acquires ConAgra's Lightlife brand

... in some of its branded categories. Brynwood Partners VI L.P. Acquires the Lightlife Brand from ConAgra Foods GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced today that its newly-formed portfolio company, ...

http://www.just-food.com/news/brynwood-acquires-conagras-lightlife-brand_id124503.aspx?

Thieves Target Vehicles in Old Greenwich

Thieves with a penchant for motor scooters including the popular Vespa, as well as the more staid model of a station wagon apparently targeted Old Greenwich over the weekend.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/thieves-target-vehicles-in-old-greenwich

Alan D. Thorenz, Football Coach, Physical Ed Teacher

He is survived by his wife, Virginia and son, Adam of Middletown, NY, daughter, Erika and her husband Dan, and granddaughter MaKayla Emanuele of Wisconsin; and his sister, Wendy of Greenwich, two aunts and several cousins.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/alan-d-thorenz-football-coach-physical-ed-teacher

Summer-like Weather; Stealing Rembrandts; Itsy Bitsy Playgroup

Good morning Greenwich! It's going to be a day to be 'Walking on Sunshine,' but you'll need to button it up come tonight with temps dipping into the 40s.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/summerlike-weather-stealing-rembrandts-itsy-bitsy-playgroup

Convent Of The Sacred Heart Grad Wins College Soccer Honor

... Player of the Week and Co-Freshman of the Week. She played in high school at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich. Hascher had a stellar week in net for the Wildcats as she posted shutouts in a 0-0 tie with Western Michigan University and 2-0 ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/stamfords-jenna-hascher-wins-college-soccer-honor-northwestern

Find A Job In Greenwich

Stamford's Jenna Hascher, a soccer goalie for Northwestern, has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and Co-Freshman of the Week. She played in high school at Convent of the ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-55

ZenRide Opens As Fairfield's First Boutique Spinning Studio

... already several other boutique spinning studios that have done it well, like Joy Ride in Westport or Soul Cycle in Greenwich. "Fairfield doesn't have a spinning studio, so ZenRide is the first dedicated spinning studio here," she said, saying it is ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/zenride-opens-fairfields-first-boutique-spinning-studio

No Disguising It: Halloween Is Critical For Greenwich Retailer

GREENWICH, Conn. October is always a make-it-or-break-it month for Sophia Scarpelli and her Greenwich Avenue store, Sophia's Costumes.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/business/no-disguising-it-halloween-critical-greenwich-retailer

Doctor To Discuss Preventing Sports Injuries In Old Greenwich

Dr. Jordan D. Metzel will host a talk on sports injury prevention at the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich on Wednesday, Sept.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/doctor-discuss-preventing-sports-injuries-old-greenwich

Greenwich Agencies Receive First County Bank Grants

First County Bank Foundation has awarded a total of $28,000 in grants to five nonprofits in Greenwich for innovative programs promoting literacy, human services, emergency shelter, and counseling and nutrition for individuals and families in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/greenwich-agencies-receive-first-county-bank-grants

New Bedford being hit by car strippers

... because he is responsible for the theft of the tires and the wheels. The same thing happened to Peter Hamilton of Greenwich, Conn., when he left his Cadillac in the Elm Street Garage early last month, he said. He has left it there many times in the ...

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130917/NEWS/309170338/-1/rss14

Monday, September 16, 2013

Triangle Petroleum Announces Expansion of Caliber Infrastructure System

... and downstream, including resources, equipment and services and infrastructure. First Reserve has offices in Greenwich, CT; Houston; London and Hong Kong. Visit us at www.firstreserve.com for more information. About Caliber Midstream Partners, LP ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/triangle-petroleum-announces-expansion-of-caliber--r3803490.htm

Criminal charges rare in bullying cases

The suicide of Bart Palosz after the first day of school last month has left the Greenwich community, and many far beyond it, grasping for answers.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Criminal-charges-rare-in-bullying-cases-4819766.php

Greenwich boys soccer team strikes early in win over Norwalk

Greenwich's Jonathan Palmer and Norwalk's Rene Jimenez collide during their game at Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., on Monday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-soccer-team-strikes-early-in-win-4819531.php

The richest of the rich

Greenwich has distinguished itself once again as a billionaire-rich environment, boasting seven out of the nine Connecticut billionaires who made the cut on the annual Forbes 400 list, which ranks the wealthiest Americans.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/The-richest-of-the-rich-4819447.php

Latest Openings...

... Almaty in Kazakhstan and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore in India. Source: Hotel-Online Rubicon Cos., a private Greenwich, Connecticut, real-estate investment firm, has acquired the 640-room Hacienda Hotel in Los Angeles near the airport for a reported ...

http://ehotelier.com/hospitality-news/item.php?id=26158_0_11_0_C&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ehotelier+%28eHotelier+Global+Hospitality+News%29

Greenwich Women Face Charges in CVS Shoplifting Incident

Two women face shoplifting charges following an incident at the CVS pharmacy on West Putnam Avenue, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/women-face-charges-in-cvs-shoplifting-incident

Proposed ferry to feature restaurants, casino

... of Maine Maritime Academy, he was most recently operations and technical manager of TransAtlantic Lines in Greenwich, Conn., and has worked for several other shipping companies. "We are pleased to be invited to negotiate the terms for a mutually ...

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130815-NEWS-130819869

Town Woman Faces Larceny Charge in Richards Shoplifting Case

A woman who Greenwich Police say was found with six items reported stolen from the clothing boutique Richards of Greenwich, faces a third-degree larceny charge in connection with the incident.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/town-woman-faces-larceny-charge-in-richards-shoplifting-case

Six Republicans Who (Might) Want to Run for Governor in 2014

Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, announced this week he is taking the first steps toward a rematch in 2014.

http://hamden.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/six-republicans-who-might-want-to-run-for-governor-in-2014_74cdfd30

On the Runway: The Yatra Collection To Participate in Martha's...

... will travel to, among other locations, Newport News and Richmond, Va., Raleigh, NC, Tampa, Fl., New York, NY and Greenwich, CT for private showings of the collection. Long time friends since they were together at boarding school in India, Gayatri ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11126160.htm

Photos from Week 1

... game between Masuk and New Milford High School's in New Milford, September 15, 2013. Photo: H John Voorhees III Greenwich captain Jack Wynne celebrates a sack as Greenwich and West Haven High Schools face off in a football game at Greenwich High ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-1-70217.php

Fairfield County Is Home To Eight On Forbes 400 List Of Richest Americans

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Fairfield County is home to eight of the wealthiest people in the nation seven of whom live in Greenwich, according to the newly released 32nd Annual Forbes 400 Ranking of the Richest Americans.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/business/fairfield-county-home-eight-forbes-400-list-richest-americans

Board of Ed's Dayton: Marzullo 'Listens and Acts to Improve Quality of Life in Greenwich'

... community groups will demonstrate zeros tolerance for bullying. Drew's ability to bring wider perspectives to Greenwich concerns, such as the national organization, Stomp Out Bullying, is echoed by his broad perspective on emergency management, as a ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/board-of-eds-dayton-marzullo-listens-and-acts-to-improve-quality-of-life-in-greenwich

Brynwood Partners Acquires ConAgra's Meatless Brand

Brynwood Partners VI L.P., Greenwich, Conn., and its newly formed portfolio company, Lightlife Foods, Inc., acquired Lightlife , one of ConAgra Foods' brands that include vegetarian-based burgers, hot dogs and other meatless refrigerated and frozen items.

http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/87252-brynwood-partners-acquires-conagras-meatless-brand

Westfield Trades Non-Core Malls in $1.6B Sale

... for $1.64 billion. Expected to close in the fourth quarter, the deal marks Westfield's second 10-figure sale to Greenwich, CT-based Starwood Capital in the past 18 months. Peter Lowy , Westfield's co-CEO, says the sale 'continues the implementation ...

http://www.globest.com/news/12_692/national/retail/Westfield-Trades-Non-Core-Malls-in-16B-Sale-337622.html

Favorite HS football photos from Week 1

... game between Masuk and New Milford High School's in New Milford, September 15, 2013. Photo: H John Voorhees III Greenwich captain Jack Wynne celebrates a sack as Greenwich and West Haven High Schools face off in a football game at Greenwich High ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-1-70217.php

What To Do In Darien This Week

... influenced by nature, color and surroundings. Jacobsen is a member of the New Canaan Society for the Arts and the Greenwich Art Society.. Free. Darien Rowayton Bank , 1001 Post Road. New Cooking Essentials: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Certified Home ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-darien-week-29

Costa Concordia

Engineering teams began lifting the wrecked Costa Concordia liner upright on Monday, the start of one of the most complex and costly maritime salvage operations ever attempted.

http://www.courant.com/sns-rt-us-italy-ship-20130915,0,1900339.story

Last Week of Summer Means Return of the Greenwich RTM; GHS Soil Remediation Update

Good morning Greenwich! A shower or two may start off this last week of summer but after today, it looks like it's going to be a specs week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/last-week-of-summer-means-return-of-the-greenwich-rtm-ghs-soil-remediation-update

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

Here are a few highlights of things to do in Greenwich this week. Check out our Events calendar for more items.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-27

17 Greenwich Police Cadet Explorers Complete Academy Program

Seventeen Greenwich Police Cadet Explorers participated along with 375 other Police Cadets in the 4th Annual Cadet Police Academy, which was held at the University of Hartford this past summer.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/17-greenwich-police-cadet-explorers-complete-academy-program

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Our favorite HS football photos from Week 1

... game between Masuk and New Milford High School's in New Milford, September 15, 2013. Photo: H John Voorhees III Greenwich captain Jack Wynne celebrates a sack as Greenwich and West Haven High Schools face off in a football game at Greenwich High ...

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-1-70217.php

Six Republicans Who (Might) Want to Run for Governor in 2014

By Patch Editor Ronald DeRosa. Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, announced this week he is taking the first steps toward a rematch in 2014.

http://southington.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/six-republicans-who-might-want-to-run-for-governor-in-2014_aa3b7090

Top images: HS football week 1

... game between Masuk and New Milford High School's in New Milford, September 15, 2013. Photo: H John Voorhees III Greenwich captain Jack Wynne celebrates a sack as Greenwich and West Haven High Schools face off in a football game at Greenwich High ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-1-70217.php

Downtown Cabaret's How I Became a Pirate to Play Greenwich Arts Council, 10/5

The Greenwich Arts Council in collaboration with the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut, introduces a new Fall program of cabaret-style theatrical productions for children and their families.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Downtown-Cabarets-HOW-I-BECAME-A-PIRATE-to-Play-Greenwich-Arts-Council-105-20130915

By Ronald DeRosa Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly...

By Ronald DeRosa Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, announced this week he is taking the first steps toward a rematch in 2014.

http://madison-ct.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/ed0b562f-ff19-4328-ad21-a456df6de25e

Philanthropy by the Numbers

... of phenomena would have catastrophic effects. Yet at least one man believed that the crash was coming. In Greenwich, Connecticut, money manager Paul Tudor Jones had been studying the accelerated methods of buying and selling stocks that computers ...

http://www.city-journal.org/2013/23_3_philanthropy.html

Greenwich football earns dramatic comeback win vs. West Haven

Two Greenwich football fans huddle under an umbrella during the football game between Greenwich High School and West Haven High School at Greenwich, Thursday night, Sept.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-football-earns-dramatic-comeback-win-4816487.php

Husband's Arrest In Baseball Bat Attack Tops This Week's Greenwich News

Michael F. DeMaio is facing charges of criminal attempted murder and first-degree assault in an attack on his wife in their Greenwich home, police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/husbands-arrest-baseball-bat-attack-tops-weeks-greenwich-news

David Martin's Mayoral Primary Win Tops This Week's Stamford News

... evidence to see whether he is possibly responsible for more break-ins, police said. Michael F. DeMaio, 55, of Greenwich was held on $1 million bond after he was charged with criminal attempted murder after bludgeoning his wife with a baseball bat in ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/david-martins-mayoral-primary-win-tops-weeks-stamford-news

Legends Tour: Mucha vaults to lead with birdie barrage

... chipped long to the back fringe and left her downhill putt a foot short. At 2-under 70 were Alicia Dibos of Old Greenwich, Conn., and Sherri Steinhauer of Madison, Wis. At 1-under 71 were Marilyn Lovander of Gainesville, Fla., Jane Crafter of ...

http://www.pressherald.com/sports/mucha-vaults-to-lead-with-birdie-barrage_2013-09-15.html

Stamford, CT Patch

... declaring certain victory over the other for the city's top seat. In police news, a big story in neighboring Greenwich was the arrest of a man on attempted murder charges for allegedly bludgeoning his estranged wife with a baseball bat . In ...

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/stamford-week-in-review_02a0503f

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Detroit tunnel operator sheds $830 million in debt

... in 2006 as part of a financial restructuring after the acquisition by Alinda, court filings show. Alinda, based in Greenwich, Conn., owns infrastructure projects in North America and Europe that serve about 100 million people a day, according to its ...

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130904/NEWS01/130909967/detroit-tunnel-operator-sheds-830-million-in-debt?CSAuthResp=1%3A373512581120197%3A246601%3A512%3A24%3Aapproved%3AED7A8BD43461D0F36891C29DDB481623

Polo match blends old, new worlds

Peter Brant shoots and scores for the Royal Salute team during the second annual Royal Salute Jubilee Cup at the Greenwich Polo Club on Sunday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Polo-match-blends-old-new-worlds-4815086.php

Exhibition of new paintings and ceramics by Josh Smith opens at Luhring Augustine

... solo exhibitions in the United States and abroad, most notably The American Dream at The Brant Foundation in Greenwich, CT in 2011, Josh Smith at the Centre d'Art Contemporain Geneve in 2009, Who Am I at De Hallen Haarlem in 2009, and Hidden Darts ...

http://artdaily.com/news/65006/Exhibition-of-new-paintings-and-ceramics-by-Josh-Smith-opens-at-Luhring-Augustine

Novakowski on Marzullo: 'Selfless willingness help others'

... such a natural fit for him. Aside from his countless hours at G.E.M.S., Drew has been there for the entire town of Greenwich at the forefront of every issue. When neighbors opposed the building of a cell tower on the Aquarion property in North ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/novakowski-on-marzullo-selfless-willingness-help-others

Police Search for Serial Tri-State Bank Robber

... that occurred in the town just minutes apart. Police also have reason to connect the suspect to bank robberies in Greenwich, New York, and New Jersey. There's already a $2,000 reward from the CT Bankers Reward Association for information leading to ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fairfield-Train-Station-Closed-After-Bank-Robberies-223524471.html?

Six Republicans Who (Might) Want to Run for Governor in 2014

By Ron DeRosa Tom Foley, the Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, announced this week he is taking the first steps toward a rematch in 2014.

http://northhaven.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/six-republicans-who-might-want-to-run-for-governor-in-2014_d0c590ef

Greenwich Woman, 46, Arrested for DUI

Barbara Peale, 46, of 9 North St. in Greenwich was placed under arrest on Sept. 7, 2013 at 10:30p.m. for Driving While Under the Influence after family members advised Greenwich Police Department that she might be operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-woman-46-arrested-for-dui

9/14/2013

... sent a tidal wave of panic through the global financial system, Fuld is living comfortably. He has a mansion in Greenwich, Conn., a 40-plus-acre ranch in Sun Valley, Idaho, as well as a five-bedroom home in Jupiter Island, Fla. He no longer has a ...

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-sad-story-of-shamed-masters-of.html

Sonya Phyllis Simkhovitch Potter Carroll

... his wife Elsa Fornell. She graduated from Milford High School in 1947 and in 1952 married Geoffrey Allan Potter of Greenwich, CT, the son of another artist, William J. Potter. They lived in Greenwich and had three sons, Stephen Hayes, Robert Simka ...

http://www.advertiserdemocrat.com/news/obituaries/2013/09/12/sonya-phyllis-simkhovitch-potter-carroll/613940

Vanilla Peppers, Honey Pears and Red Okra: Unusual Produce at Augustine's

... h eggs you came for. Augustine's Farm is open seven days a week from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Located at 1332 King St, Greenwich, CT 06831 Tel. (203) 532-9611

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/vanilla-peppers-honey-pears-and-red-okra-unusual-produce-at-augustines

Kanye West Charged

Kanye's top 5 proteges Kid Cudi: The Ohio-based rappers longgestating debut, "Man on the Moon," is dueout this summer.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-kanyewest-20130913,0,4518654.story

Harry Potter Spinoff Planned

More than two years after the last film in the eight-picture franchise about the boy wizard hit theaters, the studio announced it would release a series of films inspired by "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a 42-page fictional Hogwarts textbook that Rowling wrote in 2001 to accompany her "Potter" novels.

http://www.courant.com/la-fi-ct-potter-fantastic-beasts-20130913,0,2253631.story

Lindsay Lohan's Mother Arrested

Dina Lohan is pictured in this booking photo following her arrest, courtesy of the New York State Police.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-dinalohan-20130913,0,6638766.story

Rye Girl Announced as GA National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

... semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Among this year's semifinalists were three Greenwich Academy seniors: Katherine Kippy Ball (Rye, NY),Julia Conway (Darien, CT), and Clare Hanlon (Greenwich, CT). These girls ...

http://rye.patch.com/groups/schools/p/rye-girl-announced-as-ga-national-merit-scholarship-semifinalist

Bicyclists Take Off For Tour De Greenwich On Sunday

The Hospital for Special Surgery's Tour de Greenwich XXIV begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, with the 20-mile bicycle race beginning and finishing at Greenwich High School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/bicyclists-take-tour-de-greenwich-sunday

Greenwich woman clinging to life

Michael DeMaio, 55, is arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, on charges of criminal attempt at murder and first degree assault after his wife, Diane, was beaten with a baseball bat in their Greenwich, Conn., home Tuesday evening.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Battered-Greenwich-victim-in-coma-4808617.php

Experts: Beating highlights epidemic

Greenwich police have arrested the husband of local nutritionist Diane DeMaio, who was bludgeoned with a baseball bat during a domestic dispute at her mansion Tuesday, Sept.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Greenwich-beating-emblematic-of-epidemic-4810273.php

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