Greenwich Roundup

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Michael Skakel case timeline

Key events in the case of Michael Skakel, who has been in prison since 2002 for the murder of his Greenwich neighbor, 15-year-old Martha Moxley in 1975: Oct. 30, 1975: Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley beaten to death with a golf club, later traced to a set of clubs owned by Michael Skakel's late mother.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Michael-Skakel-case-timeline-4929699.php

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Retrial odds may favor Skakel

... judge Thomas Bishop granted the imprisoned nephew of Robert F. Kennedy a new trial in the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley. So much for the connection to America's most star-crossed political dynasty, one that makes Skakel's family ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Retrial-odds-may-favor-Skakel-4929394.php

Michael Skakel: Did Kennedy cousin convicted of teen's murder get a fair trial?

... of Michael Skakel. He claims two of his childhood friends boasted about committing the murder. "They went up to Greenwich on several occasions with Tony. That one of them ... became obsessed with Martha Moxley," Kennedy explained. Armed with this ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18559_162-57609469/michael-skakel-did-kennedy-cousin-convicted-of-teens-murder-get-a-fair-trial/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNews48Hours+%2848+Hours%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Retrial odds may favor Michael Skakel

... judge Thomas Bishop granted the imprisoned nephew of Robert F. Kennedy a new trial in the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley. So much for the connection to America's most star-crossed political dynasty, one that makes Skakel's family ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Retrial-odds-may-favor-Skakel-4929394.php

High school football roundup: Bullard-Havens tops O'Brien Tech

... pass, rushed for two more scores, caught a touchdown pass and returned an interception for a touchdown for Greenwich (4-3). The Cardinals scored 28 of their 42 points in the second quarter, en route to a 35-7 halftime lead. Fairfield Warde (2-5) ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/High-school-football-roundup-Bullard-Havens-tops-4929538.php

The Dish: Keith Richards seen in Ridgefield

Scene ... Former NBA player Allan Houston , now assistant general manager of the New York Knicks , and his wife Tamara, who are Greenwich residents, were seen having dinner at Rebecca's on Glenville Road Thursday night.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/The-Dish-Keith-Richards-seen-in-Ridgefield-4928975.php

Greenwich routs Warde

Austin Longi of Greenwich extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown off a second quarter interception during the high school football game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Warde High School at Greenwich, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-routs-Warde-for-Homecoming-win-4928999.php

Warde can't stop Greenwich, Longi

Austin Longi of Greenwich extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown off a second quarter interception during the high school football game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Warde High School at Greenwich, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-routs-Warde-for-Homecoming-win-4928999.php

Greenwich routs Warde

Austin Longi was a one-man gang Saturday, scoring nearly every conceivable way in the Greenwich High School football team's 42-7 win over visiting Fairfield Warde.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-routs-Warde-for-Homecoming-win-4928999.php

Prepster paradise: A whale of a new store in The Woodlands is anything but subtle

... area retail location of the uber-preppy Vineyard Vines . Founders (and brothers) Shep & Ian Murray, who grew up in Greenwich, Conn., and spent summers at Martha's Vineyard, were both unfulfilled and unhappy as grown-ups in their Manhattan corporate ...

http://houston.culturemap.com/news/fashion/10-26-13-prepster-paradise-a-whale-of-a-new-store-in-the-woodlands-is-anything-but-subtle/

Video: CT Farmers Bring Organic Produce to Old Greenwich

... Amy Burke. "I've bought lots of apples, some big ones for baking and I bought vegetables, potatoes, leeks," said Greenwich resident Gabrielle Whitehead. "When you're eating organic, you're not getting any of the pesticides, you're not getting ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/16161/CT-Farmers-Bring-Organic-Produce-to-Old-Greenwich

Video: United Nations Day at Julian Curtiss

Greenwich and the Julian Curtiss School of World Languages celebrated United Nations Day with two flag ceremonies and the Parade of Nations on Thursday.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/16166/United-Nations-Day-at-Julian-Curtiss

Camillo Supports Re-Election of Sherr to Board of Ed

... on November 5th. Fred Camillo State Representative (R-151) ( Editor's note: More letters to the editor regarding Greenwich elections may be found in our elections and government categories. Greenwich Patch will publish election-related letters to ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/camillo-supports-reelection-of-sherr-to-board-of-ed

Weekends Have Gone to the Dogs on Patch

Local animal rescue volunteer Tina Aronson will be at Pet Pantry in Greenwich on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12:00noon to 3:00p.m. with all seven of her puppies.

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/meet-some-puppies-this-weekend

Bloom and Kerr

British actor Orlando Bloom and Australian model Miranda Kerr have separated after three years of marriage, the couple said on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-mirandakerr-orlandobloom-20131025,0,5645382.story

JP Morgan agrees to $5.1bn fine with mortgage regulator

... by his former girlfriend and the mother of his eldest child. David Stemerman's fast growing hedge fund firm, Greenwich,Conn.-based Conatus Capital Management, has poached talent from other leading investment managers in the last few months. Morgan ...

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/26/jp-morgan-agrees-to-51bn-fine-with-mortgage-regulator/

UK economy roars ahead with fastest growth in 3 years

... by his former girlfriend and the mother of his eldest child. David Stemerman's fast growing hedge fund firm, Greenwich,Conn.-based Conatus Capital Management, has poached talent from other leading investment managers in the last few months. Morgan ...

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2013/10/26/uk-economy-roars-ahead-with-fastest-growth-in-3-years/

Former Greenwich Board of Ed Members Reveal Who They Support for Election

... informed questioning, a shared sense of purpose and a willingness to work together to achieve a better future. Greenwich voters must send a message that they want a Board who will collectively confront the challenges facing the District, starting ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/former-greenwich-board-of-ed-members-reveal-who-they-support-for-election

State Rep. Floren Urges RTM Ok of Greenwich Community Garden Plan

As a "dirt gardener" my entire life and a volunteer with Greenwich Community Gardens for five years, I urge the 230 members of the Representative Town Meeting to approve a lasting legacy for all of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/state-rep-floren-urges-rtm-ok-of-greenwich-community-garden-plan

Gop Bet Members: Their Plan Represents 'Stability, Progress and Leadership'

To preserve Greenwich as a premier town in which to raise and educate a family, own a business, and invest, the Town's financial plan must provide and maintain fiscal stability.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/gop-bet-members-their-plan-represents-stability-progress-and-leadership

Greenwich School Board To Address Racial Balance Case With State

The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education voted to begin talks with state education officials regarding citations it received for a racially unbalanced student population at Hamilton Avenue and New Lebanon schools, greenwichtime.com reports.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-school-board-address-racial-balance-case-state

Greenwich YMCA Marlins Smash 30-Year-Old Swim Record

The Greenwich YMCA Marlins Boys 11-12-year-old 200-yard freestyle relay team recently broke a 30-year-old state record at the first qualifying swim meet of the season.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-ymca-marlins-smash-30-year-old-swim-record

Eliot firm cutting Nova Scotia ferry service deal

... 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/20130816-BIZ-308160383

Friday, October 25, 2013

Norwalk deli owner convicted in gambling operation

... District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant imposed a six-month prison term on Victor Amereno, 43, formerly of Stamford and Greenwich, who operates the Blue Cactus Grill on Stevens Street in Norwalk. Amereno was also ordered to forfeit $15,000. He pleaded ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Norwalk-deli-owner-convicted-in-gambling-operation-4927707.php

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. 58.com - Beijing, China, 11 million American depositary shares, each ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/25/3711109/initial-public-offerings-scheduled.html

Barclays Liable in $300 Million Black Diamond Capital Suit

... Management LLC seeking more than $300 million in collateral from a derivative agreement. BDC Finance LLC, one of Greenwich, Connecticut-based Black Diamond's funds, sued Barclays in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan in October 2008, saying ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MV6JX96TTDS201-6UBJGBV8QGQO73MKVAI1OQ4K1B

Greenwich hoping to get back on track vs. Fairfield Warde

Battling back from a 13-point halftime deficit, the Greenwich High School football team was in position to record a huge road win against FCIAC rival Trumbull last week - a victory that would have kept the Cardinals in postseason contention.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-hoping-to-get-back-on-track-vs-4926635.php

Twitter posts roadshow video

... range, Twitter would command a fully diluted market value of $12.8 billion, according to Renaissance Capital in Greenwich, Conn. The company booked $534 million in sales for the 12 months ended Sept. 30 and, though it has lost money on a GAAP basis, ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/10/twitter-posts-roadshow-video.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_45+%28Semiconductor+Industry+News%29

Kennedy cousin DID club my daughter to death with a golf club,...

... of bludgeoning 15-year-old Martha Moxley to death with a golf club after a Halloween party in the upmarket area of Greenwich, Connecticut. His first whiff of freedom in over a decade came after a judge on Wednesday put his 20-years-to-life guilty ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477032/Kennedy-cousin-DID-club-daughter-death-golf-club-insists-tearful-mother-Michael-Skakel-faces-retrial.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Gramercy Pushing Investors on Argentina Debt Solution

... payments to investors with defaulted securities, according to five bondholders approached by officials from the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm. Gramercy would then seek to persuade holders of defaulted securities to drop their lawsuits, according ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-25/gramercy-pushing-investors-on-argentina-debt-solution.html

Creepy Crawling Credit Card Thief Gets 16 Years in Jail

This article was written by Barbara Heins . The mastermind of a credit card and identity theft ring that preyed upon women attending movies in Greenwich, has been sentenced to 16 years in jail.

http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/creepy-crawling-credit-card-thief-gets-16-years-in-jail_566dd9f8

Creepy Crawling Credit Card Thief Gets 16 Years in Jail

Written by Barbara Heins The mastermind of a credit card and identity theft ring that preyed upon women attending movies in Greenwich, has been sentenced to 16 years in jail.

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/creepy-crawling-credit-card-thief-gets-16-years-in-jail_d18c8bdd

Lawyers fight to get Skakel out on bail

... of prison. Wednesday, a Connecticut appellate court judge granted Michael Skakel a new trial in the murder of his Greenwich neighbor Martha Moxley back in the 70s. ROCKVILLE, Conn. (WTNH)-- One day after a judge granted him a new murder trial, ...

http://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/skakels-lawyers-work-to-get-bail

Man Gets 16 Years In Prison For Stealing Identities At Connecticut Theaters

A Philadelphia man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars by stealing credit card information and identities of a moviegoers, including at theaters in Fairfield and Greenwich, will serve 16 years in federal prison, a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre Daly.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/man-gets-16-years-prison-stealing-identities-connecticut-theaters

Dan Austin, radio station manager, leaving Albany area

... owned by CBS Radio, before returning to Albany in August 2011 to join Townsquare. Townsquare, which is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, owns five area radio stations. They are country WGNA, 107.7 FM; the "Q-103" rock simulcast of WQBK, 103.9 FM and ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/morning_call/2013/10/radio-market-manager-leaving-albany.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_albany+%28Business+Review+of+Albany%29

Guide to Open Houses in Greenwich

Here's a list of upcoming open houses in Greenwich. Real estate agents and home owners: If you don't see your open house listed anywhere here, you can post it to Zillow or post an announcement on Greenwich Patch or post a comment right on this page to tell everybody.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/guide-to-open-houses-in-greenwich_2b47e23b

Kennedy Cousin Granted New Trial in 1975 Killing

... is not affiliated with the case, told ABC News. Martha Moxley, 15, was found beaten to death on Oct. 30, 1975 in Greenwich, Conn., with a golf club, later traced to a set owned by Skakel's late mother. No arrests were made in the Moxley murder case ...

http://abcnews.go.com/US/kennedy-cousin-michael-skakel-granted-trial-1975-killing/story?id=20665772

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Christopher Sears Griffith, Greenwich Resident

Christopher Sears Griffith, a long-time resident of Greenwich Avenue, died on Oct. 20, 2013.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/christopher-sears-griffith-greenwich-resident

Nephew of Kennedy clan who was jailed for 1975 murder of teenage girl is granted retrial

... decade after he was convicted of murdering a neighbour when he and the victim were teenagers in a ritzy enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, Michael Skakel, a nephew of the Kennedy clan, has been granted a fresh trial, a milestone in his long quest to ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nephew-of-kennedy-clan-who-was-jailed-for-1975-murder-of-teenage-girl-is-granted-retrial-8902395.html

Pearson's trick: Smaller treats on Halloween

... said CEO Michael Keller , who took over in 2011 after private equity firm Brynwood Partners bought the company. Greenwich, Conn.-based Brynwood invested "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in a new high-speed flow wrapper, which covers smaller ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2013/10/24/pearsons-tries-to-make-halloween.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_56+%28Restaurant+Industry+News%29

R.G. Barry asking directors to look over buyout bid

... and accessories company last month received a buyout proposal from shareholder Mill Road Capital Management LLC, a Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity investor. Thursday it announced that is has formed a committee of independent directors to ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2013/10/24/rg-barry-asking-directors-to-look.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_2+%28Commercial+Banking+Industry+News%29

5 things you need to know on Thursday

... to 20 years to life for murdering Martha Moxley with a golf club in 1975 when they were 15 years old and living in Greenwich, Conn. New evidence suggests baby born with HIV may be cured Doctors now have convincing evidence that they put HIV into ...

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatfallstribune.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013131024001%26nclick_check%3D1

Storecasting: The Chic French Store (Possibly) Coming to a City Near You

... own boutiques across the country. There are currently eight Sandros - in cities like New York, Vegas, San Fran and Greenwich, CT - with six more slated to open by the end of the year. Upcoming targets include South Florida (the Aventura Mall north ...

http://racked.com/archives/2013/10/24/the-chic-french-store-possibly-coming-to-a-city-near-you.php

Hoisington and Karlebach Marry

... Tennis Hotel and Marina, with music by Cafe Wha?, a New York City band. The bride was attended by Mary Aufrecht of Greenwich, Conn., as her maid of honor, and Kelly McCall Lane, also of Greenwich, as matron of honor. She was dressed in a gown by ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Living/20131024/Hoisington-and-Karlebach-Marry

Town Man Held as Fugitive from Justice

Greenwich Police assisted New York State Police in the arrest of a Greenwich man on a charge of fugitive from justice.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/town-man-held-as-fugitive-from-justice

Reckson Withdraws King Street Ice Rink Facility Proposal

By Liz Giegerich and Barbara Heins. Reckson Operating Partnership L.P. has withdrawn its controversial application for an amended site plan approval and special permit to build a 140,000-square-foot ice rink facility on the Greenwich-Rye Brook border.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/reckson-withdraws-king-street-ice-facility-proposal

New Trial Ordered In The Mysterious Case Of The Teen Killed With A...

... who represented Michael Skakel in the case, which accused him of killing 15-year-old Martha Moxley in wealthy Greenwich, Conn. "The defense of a serious felony prosecution requires attention to detail, an energetic investigation and a coherent plan ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/michael-skakel-gets-a-new-trial-2013-10?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+clusterstock+%28ClusterStock%29

Frank Mastrone at Darien Arts Center

... and has taught master classes and workshops for Broadway Backstage, Field Studies of NY, and currently at the Greenwich Performing Arts Studio. The Darien Arts Center is proud to have him perform in the DAC Weatherstone Studio for an intimate ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/frank-mastrone-at-dac

Dorothy Marie Hutchinson, 91, Executive Secretary New Canaan Public Schools

... Revolution, The Hannah Benedict Chapter of New Canaan. Hutchinson is survived by her sister, Joan Lewis of Greenwich; children, Nancy Hutchinson Erdmann of Cambridge, Mass., Robert E. Hutchinson of Norwalk, Carol M. Hutchinson of Wellesley, Mass., ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dorothy-marie-hutchinson-91-executive-secretary-new-canaan-public-schools

Key events in the case against...

A timeline of key developments in the Connecticut murder case against Michael Skakel, the nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy: - Oct. 30, 1975: Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley is beaten to death with a golf club, later traced to a set owned by Michael Skakel's late mother.

http://www.wtnh.com/news/national/key-events-in-the-case-against-michael-skakel_69719485

Skakel wins new trial in 1975 killing

... in defending him when he was convicted in the golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15 in wealthy Greenwich. John Moxley, the victim's brother, said the ruling took him and his family by surprise and they hope the state wins an ...

http://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/apnewsbreak-skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-killing_51108860

Ludlowe beats Norwalk to secure No. 3 seed

... to make the tournament as well, clocking in as the No. 8 seed despite Wednesday's loss. The Bears will visit No. 1 Greenwich on Friday. "Before tonight, I think (Fromme) had four or five goals for us, so he's definitely a goal scorer," O'Hara said. ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-beats-Norwalk-to-secure-No-3-seed-4922644.php

Judge Orders New Trial For Skakel In 1975 Moxley Murder

... Wednesday set aside Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction and ordered his retrial in the 1975 death of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley because of the glaring ineffectiveness of Skakel's original trial lawyer. Judge Thomas Bishop devoted ...

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-skakel-retrial-1024-20131023,0,2388905.story?track=rss

Coldwell Banker Acquires Greenwich Fine Properties

More changes are shaking up the real estate world in Fairfield County. In early September, 18 top real estate agents in Greenwich jumped their respective agencies and joined longtime New York-based real estate company Houlihan Lawrence , which broke into the Connecticut market by establishing an office in Greenwich.

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/coldwell-banker-acquires-greenwich-fine-properties_e99a15a7-norwalk

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel wins new trial in 1975 killing of Martha Moxley

... to 20 years to life for murdering Martha Moxley with a gold club in 1975 when they were 15 years old and living in Greenwich, Conn. "The defense of a serious felony prosecution requires attention to detail, an energetic investigation and a coherent ...

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310240118

Michael Skakel Retrial Order Would Have Infuriated Dominick Dunne

... the rape trial of William Kennedy Smith in 1991. The gossip was that William Kennedy Smith had been present at the Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Rushton Skakel (brother of Robert F. Kennedy's wife, Ethel) the night Moxley was killed. One tidbit ...

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/10/michael-skakel-retrial-dominick-dunne

RFK Jr. Believes Skakel Deserves New Trial

... "We think the judge was righthe is a very respected judge." He insists that Skakel was 11 miles away from the Greenwich crime scene and that there are five eyewitnesses who can confirm his whereabouts at the time of the crime. Coleman testified that ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Robert-Kennedy-Jr-Still-Believes-Skakel-is-Innocent-229079121.html

RFK Jr defends convicted murderer cousin Michael Skakel

... Skakel was found guilty of beating his neighbor Martha Moxley to death when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich, Connecticut 'I'm not concerned, he practically convicted himself': Martha's mother Dorthy Moxley said she firmly believes ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2474895/RFK-Jr-defends-convicted-murderer-cousin-Michael-Skakel.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Kennedy Cousin Granted New Trial in 1975 Killing

... who is not affiliated with the case, told ABC News. Moxley, 15, was found beaten to death on Oct. 30, 1975 in Greenwich, Conn., with a golf club, later traced to a set owned by Skakel's late mother. No arrests were made in the Moxley murder case for ...

http://krvn.com/news/national/index.php?more=34362885

Kennedy Cousin Granted New Trial in 1975 Killing

Kennedy counsin convicted of murder gets new trial

... He is serving 20 years to life in prison for the bludgeoning death in 1975 of Martha Moxley, his neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was convicted in 2002. Both Skakel and Moxley were 15 when she was beaten to death with a golf club. Her body was ...

http://sunny95.com/news/030030-kennedy-counsin-convicted-of-murder-gets-new-trial/

Final Scene: Movie Theater Thief To Be Sentenced

... credit cards. With three cards stolen from the pocketbook of a woman watching a feature at the Bow-Tie Cinema in Greenwich on Dec. 27, 2008, Johnson and his accomplice ran up $54,000 in charges. The FBI credited a big break in the case to dogged ...

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-movie-theater-thief-20131024,0,2713542.story

If Skakel Case Is The Standard, Charlie White's Ineffective Counsel Argument Is A Slam Dunk

Michael Skakel is the 52-year old nephew of Robert Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy, who was belatedly tried and convicted a little more than ten years ago for the killing of Martha Moxley, a Greenwich, Connecticut neighbor found bludgeoned to death by a golf club in 1975.

http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2013/10/if-skakel-case-is-standard-charlie.html

USA Today: 5 things you need to know on Thursday

... to 20 years to life for murdering Martha Moxley with a golf club in 1975 when they were 15 years old and living in Greenwich, Conn. New evidence suggests baby born with HIV may be cured Doctors now have convincing evidence that they put HIV into ...

http://www.news-leader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-leader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310240067%26nclick_check%3D1

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Kennedy cousin convicted of murder is granted new ...

... He is serving 20 years to life in prison for the bludgeoning death in 1975 of Martha Moxley, his neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was convicted in 2002. Both Skakel and Moxley were 15 when she was beaten to death with a golf club. Her body was ...

http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/oct/23/kennedy-cousin-convicted-of-murder-is-granted-new-trial-attorney-says/

Shipping session reinforces region's place in maritime industry

... got its start in modern maritime shipping when Stolt-Nielsen and Skaarup Shipping moved from New York City to Greenwich about 40 years ago, said Jim Lawrence, chairman of Marine Money International in Stamford, and operator of International ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Shipping-session-reinforces-region-s-place-in-4920775.php

The Importance of Counseling

... , Family Centers ' program offering critical illness and bereavement support to lower Fairfield County. Serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan and Westchester County, NY, Family Centers is a United Way, New Canaan Community Foundation and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-Importance-of-Counseling-4920698.php

Pen Women publish book of poems

The Greenwich Branch of the National League of American Pen Women held a celebratory book launch party on Monday night at the Tomes Higgins House for their first published book of poetry, "Women's Voices of the 21st Century."

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Pen-Women-publish-book-of-poems-4920677.php

Coping with cancer: What family, friends and patients need to know

... work at the Center for HOPE , Family Centers' program for critical illness and bereavement support. Serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan and Westchester County, NY, Family Centers is a United Way, New Canaan Community Foundation and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Coping-with-cancer-What-family-friends-and-4920696.php

New Trial Ordered For Michael Skakel In Greenwich Murder

A state judge set aside Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction Wednesday and ordered his retrial in the 1975 death of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley because of the glaring ineffectiveness of Skakel's original trial lawyer, according to The Hartford Courant.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/new-trial-ordered-michael-skakel-greenwich-murder

Kennedy cousin Skakel wins new trial in 1975 death

... to determine if Michael Skakel can get a new trial in his 2002 conviction for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Conn. Photo: File Photo Martha Moxley, shown in this undated photo was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/crime/article/Kennedy-cousin-Skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-death-4920472.php

Skakel wins new trial in 1975 killing

... to determine if Michael Skakel can get a new trial in his 2002 conviction for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Conn. Photo: File Photo Martha Moxley, shown in this undated photo was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-killing-4920474.php

Coldwell Banker scoops up Greenwich, Conn. luxury brokerage

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has acquired a 30-agent luxury brokerage, Greenwich Fine Properties LLC, in one of the nation's most affluent markets.

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/real-estate/coldwell_banker_scoops_up_greenwich_conn_luxury_brokerage-228973511.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PW-RealEstate+%28Real+Estate+-+Philadelphia+Weekly+%29

Kennedy cousin Skakel wins new trial in 1975 death

... to determine if Michael Skakel can get a new trial in his 2002 conviction for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Conn. Photo: File Photo Martha Moxley, shown in this undated photo was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her ...

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Kennedy-cousin-Skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-death-4920472.php

Skakel wins new trial in 1975 killing

... to determine if Michael Skakel can get a new trial in his 2002 conviction for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Conn. Photo: File Photo Martha Moxley, shown in this undated photo was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/crime/article/Kennedy-cousin-Skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-death-4920472.php

Skakel wins new trial in 1975 killing

... in defending him when he was convicted in the golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15 in wealthy Greenwich. His current attorney called the case weak. Judge Thomas Bishop's ruling, which was obtained by The Associated Press, marks a ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/us/article/APNewsBreak-Skakel-wins-new-trial-in-1975-killing-4920472.php

The wheeling and dealing and the ups and downs of the hedge fund world, as seen through the downfall of the Galleon Hedge Fund, is the subject of Greenwich Libraryis upcoming Sunday AuthorsLive program.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Record-4920364.php

Man Charged with Stealing Hundreds of Computer Parts from Cisco

... Stanland was released on a $100,000 bond following his arrest. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and the Greenwich Police Department. Stanland was operating a scheme for about a year in which he purchased or controlled approximately 14 ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-charged-with-stealing-hundreds-of-computer-parts-from-cisco

Coldwell Banker scoops up Greenwich, Conn. luxury brokerage

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has acquired a 30-agent luxury brokerage, Greenwich Fine Properties LLC, in one of the nation's most affluent markets.

http://www.inman.com/wire/coldwell-banker-scoops-up-greenwich-conn-luxury-brokerage/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29

Stamford Man Charged with Stealing Hundreds of Computer Parts from Cisco

... addresses at Stanland's direction, including to his Stamford home, his wife's business in Brooklyn, NY, and two Greenwich P.O. boxes. Though Stanland was supposed to return the defective parts to Cisco, he returned no parts or sent back third-party, ...

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/stamford-man-charged-with-stealing-hundreds-of-computer-parts-from-cisco

On change and the stern side of the Bible

... in all of its forms will be utterly destroyed. Msgr. Frank C. Wissel , D. Min., is pastor at St. Mary Church in Greenwich and the founding director of the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Studies for boys in Bridgeport. You can reach him at ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/On-change-and-the-stern-side-of-the-Bible-4919841.php

Of the three first selectman candidates, only Beth Krumeich puts taxpayer interests first. Greenwich's governance system imposes a long and difficult path before any capital project. Deferral, delay and scope reduction are routine. Only the most ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-to-the-editor-4919935.php

Bank Robber Has Pulled Seven Tri-State Heists in Three Months

... gray baseball shirt. From then, he struck every few days around the Tri-State region. A People's United Bank in Greenwich, Connecticut, on August 28 and a Chase there on September 5. A Chase in Woodbridge, New Jersey on September 9. Then on the ...

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/10/robber_seven_banks_three_months_tri_state.php

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expands Its Luxury Presence in Connecticut With Acquisition

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage , a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., today announced it has acquired the assets of Greenwich Fine Properties LLC, in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/coldwell-banker-residential-brokerage-expands-its-luxury-presence-connecticut-with-acquisition-nyse-rlgy-1844122.htm

Wilton Hazardous Waste Day at Miller-Driscoll School

... Lot on Wolfpit Road. The collection is open to all Wilton residents, as well as residents of Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, Weston and Westport. Proof of residency (a driver's license) is required. For more information, contact the Wilton ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/wilton-hazardous-waste-day-oct-26

Driver Faces DWI Charge

A driver seen straddling the double yellow line on West Putnam Avenue near Western Junior Highway was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/driver-faces-dwi-charge_2db0c5cb

Destiny Is A Stranger Lending You His Racecar For Free

... the road at sixty in fourth (top!) gear. I was convinced the car was going to shake itself apart somewhere near Greenwich, Connecticut. How I made it back to my parking space, I don't know. How I managed to make it though my first rallycross even ...

http://jalopnik.com/destiny-is-a-stranger-lending-you-his-racecar-for-free-1449616301

Edward H. Bragg Jr., 81, Of Greenwich, Director At Financial Firm

Bragg was born, Oct. 31, 1931, in White Plains, N.Y., son of Edward and Hilda Bragg.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/edward-h-bragg-jr-81-greenwich-director-financial-firm

Expert to share tips about fly fishing in the Norwalk River

... Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a grassroots conservation organization with more than 500 members in the towns of Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Wilton and Ridgefield. The chapter works to preserve, protect, restore and sustain ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Expert-to-share-tips-about-fly-fishing-in-the-2146021.php

Connecticut Magazine Ranks Wilton As Fourth Best Town In State

... Overall, Fairfield County dominated the rankings. Ridgefield, Darien and New Canaan took the top three spots while Greenwich, Weston and Westport were ranked fifth through seventh, respectively. Stamford was ranked the top city in the state, ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/connecticut-magazine-ranks-wilton-fourth-best-town-state

Whole Foods Opens Port Chester Mega Store

... new store. "I am so excited,' said Rocca Muto, a 44-year resident of Port Chester. "I have been shopping at the Greenwich store for my daughter who has a lot of allergies, so this is great for me and for Port Chester. It is great for the local ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/whole-foods-opens-port-chester-store

Greenwich Restaurateur Reportedly Faces Probation Violation Charge

Ardaji, who owns Italian restaurant Toscana at 33 Lewis St., was released and scheduled to appear Oct. 23 in state Superior Court in Stamford, according to the article.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-restaurateur-reportedly-faces-probation-violation-charge

Greenwich Doctor Will Pay $300,000 To Settle Medicare Fraud Claim

Dr. Jun Xu and his corporation, Rehabilitation Medicine and Acupuncture Center M.D. LLC of Riverside have settled with the government to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that Xu violated the False Claims Act.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-doctor-will-pay-300000-settle-medicare-fraud-claim

Greenwich Audubon Exhibits New Art Of Raptor Birds

Audubon Greenwich's newly renovated Kiernan Hall hosts an exhibit from Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. the natural history art gallery known for its works of John James Audubon and other natural history artists.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-audubon-exhibits-new-art-raptor-birds

JCC Greenwich Hosts Expert Speaker On Anti-Bullying

... ses on anti-bias education for teachers at Southern Connecticut State University. The workshop will be held at the Greenwich Civic Center, located at 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/jcc-greenwich-hosts-expert-speaker-anti-bullying

Letter: Bernstein, Peldunas 'Will Provide New Ideas, Energy, Solutions' to Board of Ed

This November Greenwich voters have the opportunity to elect endorsed Republican candidates Peter Bernstein and Brian Peldunas to the Board of Education; candidates who will provide new ideas, new energy and new solutions to old problems.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-ed-board-candidates-bernstein-peldunas-will-provide-new-ideas-energy-solutions

Robert C. Drenckhahn, 80; US Army Veteran, Local Businessman

Robert C. Drenckhahn, of Greenwich, passed away on Oct. 21, 2013. He was 80. He was born to the late Ernest and Kathleen Drenckhahn on June 1, 1933.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/robert-c-drenckhahn-80-us-army-veteran-local-businessman

Letter: 'Tesei The Steady Hand at The Helm'

... a decade now, and those of us who know Peter know he is a man of integrity, hard work and quiet determination. Greenwich could not ask for a candidate with a better resume for the role of First Selectman, given Peter's tenure on the RTM, as BET ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-tesei-the-steady-hand-at-the-helm