Greenwich Roundup

Monday, November 11, 2013

Vera E. Johnson, 88, Of Greenwich

... Feb. 16, 1925, in New York City, daughter of William Thompsett and Anna Sadlon Thompsett. She was a graduate of Greenwich High School, class of 1943. She was part of the Civil Air Patrol during World War II, and a member of the Glenville Seniors. ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/vera-e-johnson-88-greenwich

First Snowflakes May Fly Overnight In Greenwich

November may feel winter as the first snowflakes of the year are forecast to fall overnight into Tuesday morning in Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/first-snowflakes-may-fly-overnight-fairfield-county

Peter A. Ohring, 55, Former Greenwich Resident

... computer science and new media at SUNY-Purchase. A resident of New Fairfield for the past 19 years coming from Greenwich, he was a member of the New Fairfield Board of Education and a member and co-vice president of Congregation B'Nai Israel of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/peter-ohring-55-former-greenwich-resident

Foley To NYC: Come To Connecticut For A Better Direction

Greenwich Republican Tom Foley came out swinging Monday with his first television commercial for governor, seeking to lure New York City firms and taxpayers to Connecticut.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-foley-ad-new-york-1112-20131111,0,6874277.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FConnecticutNews+%28courant.com+-+CONNECTICUT+NEWS%29

While you were sleeping Dow lingers near record

... that's the tug of war going on in equity prices," Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. Shares of ViroPharma soared, last up 25.5 percent to US$49.42, after Dublin-based Shire agreed to ...

http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/while-you-were-sleeping-dow-lingers-near-record-bd-148494

Tom Foley Releases Ad... in New York

... who is exploring a run for governor, rolls out a TV ad that isn't even running in Connecticut. Tom Foley, the Greenwich Republican exploring a run for governor, is out with the first television advertisement of the campaign. The ad is raising ...

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Tom-Foley-Releases-Ad-in-New-York-231491551.html

Foley To NYC: Connecticut Headed In Better Direction

Greenwich Driver Charged in Head-On Crash

Written by Aaron Leo Christopher Martinelli, 32, of Henry Street, Greenwich, is charged with driving under the influence, second-degree assault with a motor vehicle and failure to drive right.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-driver-charged-in-headon-crash_f842432b

Motown Founder Berry Gordy Honored at $2M Fundraiser

... from MMRF. A who's who of the region's most generous and active philanthropists filled the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, where they rocked to Motown music, the sound that changed America, and celebrated this vital cause to support research and ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/giving/p/motown-founder-berry-gordy-honored-at-mmrf-fundraiser-darien

Greenwich Driver Charged in Head-On Crash

Reported & Written by Aaron Leo Christopher Martinelli, 32, of Henry St., has been arrested by warrant and charged by Trumbull police with driving under the influence, second-degree assault with a motor vehicle and failure to drive right.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-driver-charged-in-headon-crash_52ccd673

Rye Driving School Expands Nationwide

Fresh Green Light, the driving center founded in Rye with locations in Greenwich, Conn.

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/business/rye-driving-school-expands-nationwide

Us Stocks-Wall St holds steady in light trade after last week's gains

... are still trying to get a handle on the data," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, in Greenwich, Connecticut. "The question is how hard do people want to push stocks ... that's the tug of war going on in equity prices." ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/11/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0IW0TE20131111?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Us Stocks-Wall Street stalls after rallying for five weeks

... is, how hard do people want to push stocks?" said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, in Greenwich, Connecticut. The broad S&P 500 is up 24 percent so far in 2013 and the Dow is up 20 percent. A Reuters survey showed that more ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/11/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0IW14D20131111?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Motown Founder Berry Gordy Honored at MMRF Fundraiser

... a MMRF release. A who's who of the region's most generous and active philanthropists filled the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, where they rocked to Motown music, the sound that changed America, and celebrated this vital cause to support research and ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/motown-founder-berry-gordy-honored-at-mmrf-fundraiser-greenwich

Dow lingers near record overnight

... that's the tug of war going on in equity prices," Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. Shares of ViroPharma soared, last up 25.5 per cent to US$49.42, after Dublin-based Shire agreed to ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sharemarket/news/article.cfm?c_id=316&objectid=11155552&ref=rss

While you were sleeping: Dow lingers near record

... that's the tug of war going on in equity prices," Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. Shares of ViroPharma soared, last up 25.5 percent to US$49.42, after Dublin-based Shire agreed to ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1311/S00381/while-you-were-sleeping-dow-lingers-near-record.htm

Us Stocks-Wall St holds steady in light trade after last week's gains

Weeden Prime Services Names Frank Napolitani as President

... & Co. L.P. provides premier execution services to over 1,500 Institutions worldwide. Its headquarters are in Greenwich CT, with offices in Boston, Rosemont/Chicago, Greenbrae/San Francisco, and Minneapolis. Founded in 2009, Weeden Prime Services, ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20131111005789/en/Weeden-Prime-Services-Names-Frank-Napolitani-President

Weeden Prime Services Names Frank Napolitani as President

... & Co. L.P. provides premier execution services to over 1,500 Institutions worldwide. Its headquarters are in Greenwich CT, with offices in Boston, Rosemont/Chicago, Greenbrae/San Francisco, and Minneapolis. Founded in 2009, Weeden Prime Services, ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131111005716&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Weeden Prime Services Names Frank Napolitani as President

What's Going on for the Week Ahead?

... Jamie Roach Murray will address parents of elementary school children." --from an event listing on Darien Patch In Greenwich: Author Thomas Cahill speaks from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library: "The bestselling author of ...

http://newcanaan.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/whats-going-on-for-the-week-ahead

Rachel P. Grainger, 91

... MA. Born in Nutley, NJ, daughter of the late Jordan H. Stover II and Helen (Weeks) Stover, she was raised in Greenwich, CT where Peggy met her husband shortly after World War II. They moved to Boston where she started her career in decorating. Peggy ...

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131111/NEWS03/311110301/-1/rss01

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Movie About One Nation, Underfed

... Jamie Roach Murray will address parents of elementary school children." --from an event listing on Darien Patch In Greenwich: Author Thomas Cahill speaks from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library: "The bestselling author of ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/movie-about-one-nation-underfed

Thomas Cahill, Joe Scarborough Speak

... Jamie Roach Murray will address parents of elementary school children." --from an event listing on Darien Patch In Greenwich: Author Thomas Cahill speaks from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library: "The bestselling author of ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/week-ahead_b0cb6457

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

2014 Inductees To EGHS Wall Of Honor Named

Written by Bruce Mastracchio. The East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor has chosen its next class for induction ceremonies next spring at East Greenwich High School.

http://eastgreenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/2014-inductees-to-eghs-wall-of-honor-named

Sensory challenges, solutions focus of presentation

Carol Kranowitz will address "The Out-of-Sync Student: Sensory Challenges & Sensory Solutions" at a breakfast and workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Hyatt Regency , 1800 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Sensory-challenges-solutions-focus-of-4972373.php

Brunswick crushes Berkshire for seventh straight win

At left, Brunswick quarterback Billy O'Malley evades diving Berkshire defender Charlie Erdman during the high School football game between Brunswick School and Berkshire School at Brunswick in Greenwich, Nov. 11, 2013.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Brunswick-crushes-Berkshire-for-seventh-straight-4970669.php

Lyon Farm Home is Top Home Sale at $1.3 Million

Here are the latest real estate sales as recorded in the Greenwich Tax Assessor's office from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30, 2013.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/lyon-farm-home-is-top-home-sale-at-13-million

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Staples sweeps Simsbury in Class LL volleyball

... the semifinals with a 3-0 sweep of Simsbury (25-21, 25-20, 25-23) on Saturday afternoon. The Wreckers will face Greenwich, which handed Staples both of its losses -- in five sets during the regular season and in five sets in the FCIAC title game -- ...

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-sweeps-Simsbury-in-Class-LL-volleyball-4970932.php

Property Image

... CANT WATERFRONT ESTATE WITH PLANS BY ARCHITECT JOHN KINNEAR. SYLVAN TRANQUILITY SURROUNDS THIS PRIME PROPERTY IN A GREENWICH P.O. ADDRESS ON THE CT/NY BORDER. 10.01 ACRES IN NORTH CASTLE, NY AND 0.29 ACRES IN GREENWICH, CT.

http://realestate.wsj.com/item/2519555?as[location]=greenwich&as[country_code]=us&mod=WSJ_Real_Estate_SectionFrontUS_s1_us_buy_2

Cities pose greater obstacle for Himes' opponents

... that seemingly puts greater pressure on GOP candidates to maintain if not expand their margins in places such as Greenwich, New Canaan, Trumbull and Shelton. A historically competitive swing district that encompasses 17 cities and towns mostly in ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Cities-pose-greater-obstacle-for-Himes-opponents-4970761.php

Greenwich tops Amity to reach semis

The unbeaten Greenwich High boys soccer team beat Amity Regional 2-0 Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Class LL semifinals for the second straight season.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-shuts-out-Amity-to-reach-Class-LL-boys-4970579.php

Greenwich advances

The unbeaten Greenwich High boys soccer team beat Amity Regional 2-0 Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Class LL semifinals for the second straight season.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-shuts-out-Amity-to-reach-Class-LL-boys-4970579.php

Morgan Stanley Wealth Manager Accused Of Secretly Taping Sex With 3 Different Women

... for almost a decade, the Daily News reported. Before going to Williams, he attended the elite Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., according to his Google+ profile.

http://www.businessinsider.com/john-c-kelly-accused-of-taping-sex-2013-11?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

Hedge Fund SAC Capital Admits To Insider Trading

... pleaded guilty. And an SAC affiliate has agreed to pay $615 million to settle SEC charges. Cohen, who lives in Greenwich, Conn., is one of the highest profile figures in American finance and one of the richest men in America. He is among the handful ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/11/09/hedge-fund-sac-capital-admits-to-insider-trading/

Darien kids excel in math skills

... each correct answer added a level of community service to the contest. Grade 3: Brandon Yu, Parkway Elementary, Greenwich, first place; Brandon Barket, Pear Tree Point, Darien, second place; Dwight Koyner, Weston Intermediate, Weston, third place ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-kids-excel-in-math-skills-4970265.php

Men's Soccer To Host Fairfield On Senior Night

... season. Kickoff at Tenney Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. Before the start of the game, seniors Pablo Cameselle (Greenwich, Conn.), Tony Carreras (Valley Stream, N.Y.), Gerry Ceja (Port Chester, N.Y.), Greg Davis (Jamaica, N.Y.), Anthony Sokalski ...

http://www.goredfoxes.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27700&ATCLID=209301250

Need An Excuse to Get a Tattoo?

... profiles of the tattoo artists from Get Ink Tattoo. Check out Bully Breed Rescue's website to view adoptable dogs. Greenwich Animal Control is hosting a microchip clinic for Greenwich residents on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10:00am. to 12:00noon. The ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/have-you-been-looking-for-an-excuse-to-get-a-tattoo

Skakel Appears in Rockville Court for Bail Hearing

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle Haven section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://northbranford.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/skakel-appears-in-rockville-court-for-bail-hearing_5fbce70c-northbranford

Pillars of Society: A Greenwich resident's journey to the cradle of western civilization

During his recent trip to Greece, Greenwich resident Bob Mann visited the Parthenon.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Pillars-of-Society-A-Greenwich-resident-s-1454677.php

Greenwich, CT Patch

In case you missed a day, here's a quick roundup of all the lead stories from Greenwich this week.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/greenwich-week-in-review

First County Bank Grants $28K To Greenwich Nonprofits

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

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/first-county-bank-grants-28k-greenwich-nonprofits

Open Houses In Greenwich This Weekend

You've cast your ballots for public officials, now vote for your favorite farm animal on Fall Breakout Day at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/open-houses-greenwich-weekend-20

Chris Elsberry: Matthews given a voice for his passion

... 2-time NBA Champion/LA Lakers Veteran NBA Guard at the Tim Teufel Celebrity Golf at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. This year the tourney benefits the Fairfield County Sports Commission. Photo: Helen Neafsey Dennis Kelly ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Chris-Elsberry-Matthews-given-a-voice-for-his-4968506.php

Trending: Where Walking's the Way

... to Walkscore.com. Photo: Tyler Sizemore A man and a woman walk dogs on West Putnam Avenue in the Byram section of Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. Photo: Bob Luckey A woman pushes a child in a stroller on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Trending-Where-Walking-s-the-Way-4969365.php

Friday, November 8, 2013

Video: Weekly Wrap Up 11/8

... Kathleen Murphy received 4 percent of the votes and political newcomer John Zito captured 2.1 percent. In Greenwich, Republicans First-Selectman Peter Tesei and Selectman David Theis were re-elected to the Board of Selectman. Democrat Drew Marzullo ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16358/Weekly-Wrap-Up-118

Nestle sells Jenny Craig in N. America, Oceania

Pardon This Turkey. He's Your Source for Thanksgiving Provisions

... cauliflower, broccoli, spinach and both red and green lettuce -- all of which are grown right there on the farm in Greenwich. That means minimal carbon footprint. In fact that's as local as you can get without growing it yourself. They also have ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/beg-your-pardon-this-farmer-is-your-source-for-thanksgiving-provisions

The Shutter: Graham Elliot in Chicago to Close and Reopen with New Concept in 2014

... My heart is in Chicago, and this is where I'll continue to live and cook." Soon Elliot's heart will also be in Greenwich, CT where he is planning to open a new restaurant this Winter. Below, the statement from Graham Elliot's press reps on the ...

http://eater.com/archives/2013/11/08/graham-elliot-to-close-on-new-years-eve.php

Connecticut-based SAC Capital Advisors pleads guilty to criminal...

This Friday, July 26, 2013, file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn. estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen, Cohen's company, hedge fund giant SAC Capital Advisors agreed Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, to plead guilty to fraud charges and to pay a $1.8 billion financial penalty.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/11/connecticut-based_sac_capital.html

Record

... Today, Nov. 8, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the American Red Cross urges donors to come to St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. Must ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4961181.php

Diane Feder, 70, Of Greenwich

... born July 8, 1943, in Yonkers, N.Y., daughter of Cornelius K. Sullivan and Hope North Sullivan. She grew up in Old Greenwich and attended Greenwich High School and Connecticut College. She was involved with the King Low Heywood Thomas School and in ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/diane-feder-70-greenwich

Greenwich Woman, Kids Seek Kickstarter Funds For Chocolate Treat

To help take their growing chocolate treat business to the next level, a Greenwich woman and her children have started a Kickstarter campaign .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-woman-kids-seek-kickstarter-funds-chocolate-treat

Get A Microchip For Your Pet At Greenwich's Animal Shelter

Dr. Shelly Skopit of Park Animal Hospital will be at Greenwich's town shelter to microchip pets on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/get-microchip-your-pet-greenwichs-animal-shelter

Dunne cannot conceive of returning to live in Ireland, court hears

... and, from 2007, they lived in Paris, Geneva, and London before moving to the US in Aug 2010. They now live in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three young children, he said. Yesterday, Bill Shipsey, counsel for Mr Dunne, told Mr Justice Brian ...

http://news.eircom.net/national/21446188/

Bankrupt developer Dunne plans to work 'into his 70s' in the US

... claims, Mr Dunne said he and Ms Killilea had decided in 2006 that they would not live in Ireland. They now live in Greenwich, Connecticut , with their three young children, he said. He said the rental of his former family home at Shrewsbury Road, to ...

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bankrupt-developer-dunne-plans-to-work-into-his-70s-in-the-us-29736887.html

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Gittings' hat trick powers Greenwich past Fairfield Prep

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Gittings-hat-trick-powers-Greenwich-past-4965649.php

Class L Boys Soccer Pictures: Farmington beats Avon, 2-1

After the storm cleared, the temperatures plummeted 20 degrees in a matter of minutes and the fans at the Avon vs. Farmington boys soccer tournament had to bundle up.

http://www.courant.com/sports/high-schools/hc-farmington-avon-boys-soccer-tourney-20131107,0,3176588.photogallery

Greenwich blanks Prep

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-soccer-blanked-by-Greenwich-4965765.php

Twitter joins the party: Investor demand soars for new stock offerings

... level since the tech bubble at the turn of the century, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO adviser in Greenwich, Conn. A similar upsurge is evident in the Toronto Stock Exchange, where IPOs raised $2.1-billion in the first nine months of this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investor-demand-returns-for-new-stock-offerings/article15324678/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Business+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Business+News%29

Rice's hope for turnaround hangs on freshmen

... four played in their respective state championship games, and three - forward Sean Obi (Green Farms Academy in Greenwich, Conn.), guard Marcus Jackson (Pacific Hills in Acton, Calif.) and guard Denzel Davis (Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla.) - ...

http://www.chron.com/sports/college-basketball-men/article/Rice-s-hope-for-turnaround-hangs-on-freshmen-4965673.php

Fairfield Prep soccer blanked by Greenwich

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-soccer-blanked-by-Greenwich-4965665.php

Nestle sells Jenny Craig in North America, Oceania

The Vevey, Switzerland-based company says the business was sold to North Castle Partners, a U.S. private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., focused on companies that promote health, wellness and active living.

http://www.rgj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rgj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013131107020%26nclick_check%3D1

Experts: Twitter's Boom Echoes the Din of Market Mania

... than Facebook's in May 2012. Chris Litchfield, a retired hedge-fund manager who is now a private investor in Greenwich, Conn., saw the difference up close and personal. When he tried to get some Twitter shares through his Morgan Stanley account, he ...

http://www.newsmax.com/StreetTalk/Twitter-boom-market-mania/2013/11/07/id/535495

Investor demand returns for new stock offerings

Questions abound about future of SAC Capital

... Council of Fairfield County. "What form that takes, I don't have a clue." The prevailing thought is that Cohen, a Greenwich resident, will turn the firm into a family office, likely a scaled-down version of SAC Capital that would manage what's left ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Questions-abound-about-future-of-SAC-Capital-4965393.php

6 IPOs have doubled this year. Twitter next?

So far in 2013, there have been six IPOs in which the stock doubled from its offering price on the first day of trading, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO advisor in Greenwich, Conn.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/06/investing/ipo-market/index.html?section=money_technology&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_technology+%28Technology%29

Full Circle Capital Appoints Gregg J. Felton as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director

... to 2006, Mr. Felton was a senior portfolio manager at Amaranth Advisors, a multi-strategy hedge fund located in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he led Amaranth's global corporate credit investment team. Prior thereto, Mr. Felton was a Vice President ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131107006901&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

UPDATE 3-Nestle sells most of Jenny Craig in slimming drive

... million). "The brand was loss-making and has been destroying value for years." Jenny Craig's new owner, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, focuses exclusively on health and wellness businesses and is credited with turning around Atkins Nutritionals ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/07/nestle-jennycraig-idUSL5N0IS0V920131107?feedType=RSS&feedName=basicMaterialsSector

Nestle sells most of Jenny Craig diet unit to North Castle

... in 2006, analysts at Natixis and SNS Securities said. The French business isn't part of the transaction with the Greenwich, Conn.-based private-equity firm. Nestle Chief Executive Officer Paul Bulcke said last month that the company was drawing up a ...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/231019181_Nestle_sells_most_of_Jenny_Craig_diet_unit_to_North_Castle.html

Patch User Spotlight: Weekend Events For Kids; Honor Veterans; Choir Concert

... High school students, stuck on trying to write that college essay? Students will want to read this blog post on Greenwich Patch today for tips on how to improve college applications: "Simple truths about the college essay." Interested in becoming a ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/patch-user-spotlight-weekend-events-for-kids-honor-veterans-choir-concert

Letter: First Selectman Tesei Thanks Greenwich Voters

To the Editors, [On Tuesday], the voters of Greenwich exercised their privilege to vote.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/letter-first-selectman-tesei-thanks-greenwich-voters

One Fan, One Can

... can of food for every fan we have and dividing them among Darien-based Person to Person , Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich, and Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. Be sure to like our page if you haven't already, and don't forget to share this with your ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/rachel-reeses-blog/p/one-fan-one-can_476b554b

Hyatt Regency Greenwich Named 2013 Top Workplace in Connecticut

Hyatt Regency's Greenwich location has been voted a Top Workplace in Connecticut for 2013 in the hospitality category, as well as a top mid-sized company.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11312491.htm

Camp Playland Adds Harrison Bus

... naan.com for more information. Tours are offered seven days a week by appointment. Buses in New Canaan, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien, Fairfield, Pound Ridge, Bedford, Norwalk, Rowayton, Stamford and now Harrison and Rye!

http://harrison.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/camp-playland-adds-harrison-bus

Skakel a step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4962109.php

In Greenwich: Pianist Goode set to inaugurate Tisch Memorial Concert series

Renowned international pianist Richard Goode performs in recital Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Inaugural Wendy Tisch Memorial Concert, in Greenwich, sponsored by the Schubert Club.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/In-Greenwich-Pianist-Goode-set-to-inaugurate-4964182.php

Make Sure You Get a Flu Shot Thursday in Greenwich

Greenwich officials will host their final flu vaccination clinic for the final time this season Thursday at Greenwich Town Hall.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/make-sure-you-get-a-flu-shot-thursday-in-greenwich

AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund

... leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. AQR is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Sydney and Hamilton, Bermuda. This Fund is not suitable for all ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131107006126/en

AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund

Nestle Sells Jenny Craig in North America, Oceania

... Switzerland-based company says the business was sold to North Castle Partners, a U.S. private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., focused on companies that promote health, wellness and active living. Nestle's statement Thursday said the Jenny ...

http://business.time.com/2013/11/07/nestle-sells-jenny-craig-in-north-america-oceania/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fbusiness+%28TIME%3A+Top+Business+Stories%29

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Dateline China

Greenwich resident Roy Rowan finds it difficult to get any reaction out of this Communist sentry while on the job with a UN relief agency, the China National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, during China's civil war.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Dateline-China-Newsmen-Roy-Rowan-and-Seymour-4961671.php

Skakel Appears in Rockville Court for Bail Hearing

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle Haven section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://wilton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/skakel-appears-in-rockville-court-for-bail-hearing_b73619ee-wilton

The other Jim Himes talks about family, Florence and UNICEF

Jim Himes, above, is enjoying his retirement in Greenwich. He is an avid shell fisherman and loves canoeing, kayaking and tennis.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/The-other-Jim-Himes-talks-about-family-Florence-4961447.php

Police Blotter

Manolo Marroquin , 26, of 46 Culloden Road, Stamford, was charged with disorderly conduct this week after police said he threatened his former boss with a tire iron outside a Greenwich home.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Police-Blotter-4961412.php

Instrument landing: Guest artist Min Xiao-Fen brings pipa to Greenwich and GSO Chamber Players

... as its principal pipa soloist from 1980 to 1992. Min will be the featured guest when the Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony come together for their Nov. 10 and 11 concerts. On tap are several of Min's original compositions, "ABC (American ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Instrument-landing-Guest-artist-Min-Xiao-Fen-4961550.php

High-end burgler sentenced to 25 years

Guilty pleas made this week by the second of two men who acted as the busiest high-end burglary team seen in the state in years has opened the door for the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen possessions to victims in Greenwich, North Stamford and New Canaan , officials say.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/High-end-burgler-sentenced-to-25-years-4961414.php

Betting the ranch on it

... Photo Our local real estate market is now starting to taper down as the fall season has arrived. According to the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service , eight residential property closings were reported (by Nov. 1) to have sold between Oct. 26 and ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Betting-the-ranch-on-it-4961388.php

Coldwell Banker Ranks Home Affordability in Connecticut For Typical House

The state's housing market appears slowly to be on the mend, though it still has a ways to go. Greenwich tops the state at $1.1 million and, at the other end of spectrum, Waterbury comes in as the most affordable, at $146,490, according to a new ...

http://www.courant.com/business/real-estate/hc-coldwell-banker-house-affordability-20131106,0,736770.story

Staples field hockey eliminated by Greenwich in Class L tourney

At right, Sydney Cole of Greenwich shoots and scores a goal as Staples goalie Jodie Baris is unable to make the stop during first half action of the Class L field hockey playoff between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-field-hockey-eliminated-by-Greenwich-in-4961632.php

Skakel closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

Federal judge won't stand in way of $1.8B SAC deal

This Friday, July 26, 2013, file photo shows the Greenwich, Conn. estate belonging to billionaire hedge fund owner Stephen Cohen, Cohen's company, hedge fund giant SAC Capital Advisors agreed Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, to plead guilty to fraud charges and to pay a $1.8 billion financial penalty.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/11/06/5886254/ny-judge-wont-stand-in-way-of.html#mi_rss=Wire%20Nation/World

Kennedy kin Skakel can seek bail pending new trial...

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who has spent the past 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a step closer to being released on bail while awaiting a new trial.

http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2013/nov/06/kennedy-kin-skakel-can-seek-bail-pending-new-trial-judge/

Skakel one step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

Skakel a step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4960566.php

The Skakel Show Comes to Rockville

... for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Moxley and Skakel were neighbors in the exclusive Belle have section of Greenwich. On the night before Halloween, when she was 15, Moxley was murdered with a golf club. Skakel, a cousin in the Kennedy family, ...

http://tolland.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/the-skakel-show-comes-to-rockville-tolland

Kennedy kin Skakel can seek bail pending new trial: judge

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who has spent the past 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of a teenage neighbor in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a step closer to being released on bail while awaiting a new trial.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/06/us-usa-crime-skakel-idUSBRE9A514G20131106?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Steve Cohen Won't Have To Accept Further Public Humiliation If He Doesn't Want To

... that says "Loads of people have insider traded on my watch" in giant letters and walk up and down the streets of Greenwich, CT. He might take issue with the lack of fine print dictating that Cohen must obtain permission from Preet Bharara to use the ...

http://dealbreaker.com/2013/11/steve-cohen-wont-have-to-accept-further-public-humiliation-if-he-doesnt-want-to/

Mabel Howard

... in Pittsfield and Clinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1948. In 1964, she relocated to Greenwich, Conn., where she remained until moving to Acton in 1984. A member of the former First Baptist Church, Clinton, and the "JFF ...

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131105/COULTER01/311059726/-1/COULTER02