Greenwich Roundup

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Henry B. Haitz III named group publisher, president of Hearst CT...

Haitz, 49, will have responsibility for the operating performance across Hearst's network of media companies in the state, including four dailies -- Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time -- and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County.

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Henry-B-Haitz-III-named-group-publisher-5078637.php

First Reserve acquires Dixie Electric

... is a U.S. provider of electrical infrastructure materials and services to the upstream oil and gas industries. GREENWICH, Conn., HOUSTON, LONDON, and HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2013 - /PRNewswire/ - First Reserve, the largest global private equity firm ...

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/first-reserve-acquires-dixie-electric/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Henry B. Haitz III named group publisher, president of Hearst CT Newspapers

Haitz, 49, will have responsibility for the operating performance across Hearst's network of media companies in the state, including four dailies -- Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time -- and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Henry-B-Haitz-III-named-group-publisher-5078613.php

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... including four dailies -- Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time -- and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Haitz has been group publisher and president of The State Media ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Hearst-names-Haitz-CT-group-publisher-5078532.php

Hearst Newspapers names new group publisher and president of...

... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

Hearst names Haitz CT group publisher

Haitz, 49, will have responsibility for the operating performance across Hearst's network of media companies in the state, including four dailies -- Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time -- and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hearst-names-Haitz-CT-group-publisher-5078532.php

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... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

Paranoia Squashed as VIX Sinks Most in Two Months on Fed

... for a constructive equity environment into year's end," Michael Purves, chief global strategist at Weeden & Co. in Greenwich, Connecticut , wrote yesterday in a note to clients. "The performance chase should have renewed legs now." The VIX has ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/paranoia-squashed-as-vix-sinks-most-in-two-months-on-fed.html

Postal Worker Catches Twins Tossed From Burning N.Y. Apt.

... and smoke early Wednesday, authorities said. Jermaine Shirley, 30, a third-floor resident who delivers mail in Greenwich, Conn., first made sure his wife and child got out safely after he smelled smoke and discovered the blaze about 7 a.m. at 870 E. ...

http://www.firehouse.com/news/11283266/postal-worker-catches-twin-toddlers-dropped-from-burning-ny-apt

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... Five months later, Alex was standing on stage in front of 400 people at the Celebrating Wishes Make-A-Wish gala in Greenwich, holding the photo, which had been enlarged, framed and signed by him, for an auction at the event. The photo was auctioned ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-boy-s-wish-comes-true-in-Hawaii-5078445.php

Hearst Newspapers names new group publisher and president of...

... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

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... Five months later, Alex was standing on stage in front of 400 people at the Celebrating Wishes Make-A-Wish gala in Greenwich, holding the photo, which had been enlarged, framed and signed by him, for an auction at the event. The photo was auctioned ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-boy-s-wish-comes-true-in-Hawaii-5078445.php

Henry Haitz named group publisher for Hearst CT...

... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

Hearst Newspapers names new group publisher and president of Connecticut newspapers

... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

Henry Haitz named group publisher for Hearst CT Newspapers

... includes four dailies (Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media Company, ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Hearst-Newspapers-names-new-group-publisher-and-5078420.php

Greenwich Postal Worker Saves Twin Babies From Fire In The Bronx

A Greenwich postal worker helped to save the lives of twin 11-month-old boys from a blaze by catching them as they were dropped from a third-floor fire escape in the Bronx, N.Y., according to NBC Connecticut.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-postal-worker-saves-twin-babies-fire-bronx

Richard Harrison Humes III, 67, Of Darien, Vietnam Veteran

... to the Veterans of Foreign Wars , 205 Noroton Ave., Darien, CT 06820 and the Bendheim Cancer , 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich, CT 06830.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/richard-harrison-humes-iii-67-darien-vietnam-veteran

Hearst Newspapers Names Henry B. Haitz III Group Publisher and...

... includes four dailies ( Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, The News-Times in Danbury, The Advocate in Stamford and Greenwich Time ) and seven weekly newspapers in Fairfield County. Since 2006, Haitz was president and publisher of The State Media ...

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/hearst-newspapers-names-henry-b-haitz-iii-group-publisher-president-hearst-connecticut-1864086.htm

Howard Energy Partners launching two new Eagle Ford projects

... which operates 150 miles of pipelines across the Eagle Ford plus other midstream facilities. Earlier this month, Greenwich, Conn.-based Alinda bought a 59 percent interest in Howard previously held by Quanta Capital Solutions Inc, GE Energy ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/blog/eagle-ford-shale-insight/2013/12/howard-energy-partners-launching-two.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_30+%28Oil+%26+Gas+Industry+News%29

Triangle Petroleum announces Caliber Midstream credit facility and cash distribution

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

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/triangle-petroleum-announces-caliber-midstream-credit-facility-and-cash-distribution/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Retail property market showing muscle in region

... see our location as having long-term appeal with exceptional stability and growth potential." Westport, Darien, Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford have experienced more transactions due to the appeal of these communities as strong retail markets and a ...

http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Retail-property-market-showing-muscle-in-region-5076802.php

Himes looks to reinvigorate Fairfield County economy

At Tuesday's entrepreneur breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich , Eli Combs asked if his congressman would fight for tax breaks to help start-ups like Meehan Combs , the hedge fund he founded, attract back-office talent from firms in New York City.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Himes-looks-to-reinvigorate-Fairfield-County-5076369.php

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... the lives of our friends, families, and communities. Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is Senior Rabbi at Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship, and a past-president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-importance-of-partnering-with-God-5075432.php

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... pickleball at a multi-day discounted rate, with seniors having added discount. Three courts available at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on Saturdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-5075653.php

Mailman Jermaine Shirley safely catches 2 infants from burning Bronx building

... but smoke, I couldn't get through it so we went to the back window,' he continued. Shirley, who delivers mail in Greenwich, Connecticut, was prepared to catch the babies whom Codner quickly dressed in onesies and brought outside. 'I was ready to ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2526123/Delivering-miracle-Heroic-mailman-safely-catches-two-infants-floor-burning-building.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

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Michael Skakel, who was released from prison last month after he was granted a new trial in the 1975 slaying Greenwich neighbor Martha Moxley, has been granted permission to travel to see his son in New York and other relatives in Oregon.

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Skakel-can-leave-state-with-conditions-5076587.php

The importance of partnering with God

... the lives of our friends, families, and communities. Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is Senior Rabbi at Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship, and a past-president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/The-importance-of-partnering-with-God-5075432.php

... of Parks and Recreation . Following on are some of those athletic choices, all held at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center , 449 Pemberwick Road. Tennis for Tots will begin classes on Mondays starting January 27 for six weeks ending March ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Sports-5076388.php

Roundup

... wayward sheep decided to hoof it out of their temporary home in a living creche at First Congregational Church of Greenwich Monday morning. Thankfully, the escapees were unable to pull the wool over the eyes of a few observant shepherds -- in the ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Roundup-5076296.php

Inside the Beltway: On Ike, Kennedy and the day JFK. was assasinated

At the time of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Greenwich resident William B. Ewald, right, was hard at work helping former President Dwight D. Eisenhower write his memoir.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Inside-the-Beltway-On-Ike-Kennedy-and-the-day-5076359.php

High end home market continues comeback

... "Sale of the Week." Photo: Contributed Photo Last week was a more typical week for real estate closings in Greenwich with 13 recorded on our multiple listing service. Six of the 13 sales were above $3 million, however. The top sale was for the new ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/High-end-home-market-continues-comeback-5076365.php

Himes talks of reinvigorating Fairfield County's economy

At Tuesday's entrepreneur breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Eli Combs asked if his congressman would fight for tax breaks to help start-ups like Meehan Combs, the hedge fund he founded, attract back-office talent from firms in New York City.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Himes-talks-of-reinvigorating-Fairfield-County-s-5076369.php

SAC Capital's Steinberg guilty of insider trading

... to supervise employees who engaged in insider trading; he has not been charged criminally. Cohen, of affluent Greenwich, Conn., is worth $9.6 billion and has a penchant for collecting Picassos . While the feds haven't pressed criminal charges ...

http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/18/investing/steinberg-sac-capital/index.html?section=money_mostpopular&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_mostpopular+%28Most+Popular%29

SAC Capital exec guilty of insider trading

... to supervise employees who engaged in insider trading; he has not been charged criminally. Cohen, of affluent Greenwich, Conn., is worth $9.6 billion and has a penchant for collecting Picassos . While the feds haven't pressed criminal charges ...

http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/18/investing/steinberg-sac-capital/index.html?section=money_news_international&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_news_international+%28International+News%29

Romanian Man Gets 18 Months In Prison For Greenwich ATM-Skimming Scheme

A Romanian man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for his role in a Greenwich ATM "skimming" scheme, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney's office in Connecticut.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/romanian-man-gets-18-months-prison-greenwich-atm-skimming-scheme

Postal worker catches baby twins tossed from burning building in Bronx

... Center in good condition. According to The Daily News , Shirley was getting ready to go to his new USPS job in Greenwich, Conn. when he smelt smoke in his Bronx apartment building just before 7 a.m. Shirley ran through all three floors of the ...

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/postal_worker_catches_two_11-month-old_twins_tossed_from_bronx_burning_building.html

MakerBot Retail Stores Offer NEW 3D Photo Booth

... to capture yourself or your loved one in 3D has just arrived at the MakerBot retail stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Conn. The new MakerBot 3D Photo Booth takes 3D portraits and instantly creates a unique 3D digital file to share and 3D ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131218006366/en/MakerBot-Retail-Stores-Offer-3D-Photo-Booth

Defending FCIAC champion Central the team to beat, New Canaan looking to surprise league

... looking to jump into the elite like Westhill and Norwalk and teams that normally have success in other sports like Greenwich and Darien all coming into the season with talented rosters. Bridgeport Central: On paper they look stacked and probably ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Defending-FCIAC-champion-Central-the-team-to-5075461.php

Defending FCIAC champion Central the team to beat, Darien looking to surprise league

... looking to jump into the elite like Westhill and Norwalk and teams that normally have success in other sports like Greenwich and Darien all coming into the season with talented rosters. Bridgeport Central: On paper they look stacked and probably ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Defending-FCIAC-champion-Central-the-team-to-5075463.php

Why There Are So Many Rich Counties Concentrated Around Washington, D.C.

... in the number of counties and county equivalents, even though there are 11 states with more people. Meanwhile Greenwich, Connecticut, with its incredible concentration of finance billionaires and millionaires, belongs to a county with more than 4 ...

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/12/why-there-are-so-many-rich-counties-concentrated-around-washington-dc/282481/

Hero postman catches twin babies from burning apartment

... and smoke early Wednesday, authorities said. Jermaine Shirley, 30, a third-floor resident who delivers mail in Greenwich, Conn., first made sure his wife and child got out safely after he smelled smoke and discovered the blaze about 7 a.m. at 870 E. ...

http://nypost.com/2013/12/18/hero-catches-twin-babies-from-burning-apartment/

Photos: A snowy Tuesday

... Driscoll Eka Kavtaradze of the nation of Georgia, is bundled-up in winter clothes while walking with a friend on Greenwich Avenue during the snow storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2013. When asked about the storm, ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/For-Bridgeport-a-Dec-17-snow-record-5073373.php

What millions buys you

... Le Segretain/Getty Images News/Getty Images) You can own the most expensive home in America. Copper Beech Farms in Greenwich, Conn., is valued at $190 million and, in addition to the massive house, there's a 75-foot pool with a spa, a beach, a grass ...

http://www.wtop.com/865/3523423/What-millions-buys-you

Warner A. Finney, 94, Of Riverside, Retired Banker, Greenwich Trust Company

Finney was born to Judge W. Stanley Finney and Margaret Boswell Finney. He was a banker at the former Greenwich Trust Company.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/warner-finney-94-riverside-retired-banker-greenwich-trust-company

Personal health: keeping little breaths flowing

In October, Maja Djukic was rollerblading in Greenwich, Conn., when she heard a woman screaming for help.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131218/NEWS/312189969/1312

Adelphia founder on "perp walk": Company says arrests won't affect service

... de Merlen. Timothy Rigas also left town followed by postal inspectors, according to the Times , taking a train to Greenwich, Connecticut, where he bought a 1997 Audi from a local car dealer and drove back to Manhattan. The Rigases were released on ...

http://www.readthehook.com/92342/news-adelphia-founder-quotperp-walkquot-company-says-arrests-wont-affect-service

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Romanian Man Gets 18 Months In ATM Skimming Case

... Vlad was scene on surveillance video removing skimming tolls and pinhole cameras from ATMs in Wallingford and Greenwich, the release said. Along with 18 months in prison, Vlad was also sentenced to three years supervised release and to pay more than ...

http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-new-haven-atm-skimming-1218-20131217,0,7352469.story

Snow Cancels Greenwich After School Activities

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Snow continued to fall late Tuesday afternoon, blanketing roads and highways across Fairfield County as those who made it to work in the morning were beginning to head ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/snow-cancels-greenwich-after-school-activities

MakerBot Introduces Six New MakerBot PLA Filament Colors

... be available for order from makerbot.com/filament or in the MakerBot retail stores located in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Conn., as of today, December 17. "These new colors are going to be really cool to 3D print with," noted Bre Pettis, CEO of ...

http://www.freshnews.com/news/883476/makerbot-introduces-six-new-makerbot-pla-filament-colors

Defending FCIAC champion Central the team to beat

... looking to jump into the elite like Westhill and Norwalk and teams that normally have success in other sports like Greenwich and Darien all coming into the season with talented rosters. Bridgeport Central: On paper they look stacked and probably ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Defending-FCIAC-champion-Central-the-team-to-beat-5072916.php

Snow blankets SW Connecticut

... Photo: Lindsay Perry A man shovels snow from the sidewalk along Railroad Avenue during the snow storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2013. Photo: Bob Luckey A woman walking on lower Greenwich Avenue uses an umbrella during ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Snow-blankets-Southwestern-Connecticut-76324.php

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... Photo: Lindsay Perry A man shovels snow from the sidewalk along Railroad Avenue during the snow storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2013. Photo: Bob Luckey A woman walking on lower Greenwich Avenue uses an umbrella during ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Snow-blankets-Southwestern-Connecticut-76324.php&via=ConnPost

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... looking to jump into the elite like Westhill and Norwalk and teams that normally have success in other sports like Greenwich and Darien all coming into the season with talented rosters. Bridgeport Central: On paper they look stacked and probably ...

http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Defending-FCIAC-champion-Central-the-team-to-beat-5072916.php

White Christmas? Probably

... A. Pounds Eka Kavtaradze of the nation of Georgia, is bundled-up in winter clothes while walking with a friend on Greenwich Avenue during the snow storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2013. When asked about the storm, ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/White-Christmas-Probably-5072909.php

Things you can you buy with millions

Non-Resident Student Questions Again Bring Millburn School Board Debate

... at the last meeting, she merely was pointing to a discussion with a friend about the registration of students in Greenwich, Conn. as an idea on how Millburn should proceed on the non-resident question. She said Monday she deserved an apology from ...

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/non-resident-student-questions-again-bring-millbu

MakerBot Introduces Six New MakerBot PLA Filament Colors

... be available for order from makerbot.com/filament or in the MakerBot retail stores located in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Conn., as of today, December 17. "These new colors are going to be really cool to 3D print with," noted Bre Pettis, CEO of ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131217006490&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Greenwich's Rob Mathes presents 20th Christmas concert

... holidays through song. "Since the beginning, this has been a family and friends affair," said Mathes, a lifelong Greenwich resident, who, in addition to being a singer and songwriter, is an accomplished arranger and producer. The 20th annual Rob ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-s-Rob-Mathes-presents-20th-Christmas-5072247.php

House of the Day: Reno'd English Manor in Connecticut Countryside Asks $20M

... of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got. Location: Greenwich, Conn. Price: $20,000,000 The Skinny: A complete renovation and expansion of a 1929 home, this English country manor sits on five ...

http://curbed.com/archives/2013/12/17/renod-english-manor-in-connecticut-countryside-asks-20m.php

Bovie details compensation of local president, new CEO

... ges at Bovie (NYSE MKT: BVX) follow a $7 million capital infusion from Great Point Partners LLC, which is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/12/17/bovie-details-compensation-of-local.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_37+%28Physician+Practices+Industry+News%29

Greenwich Lines Up As Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $586 Million

As the Mega Millions jackpot creeps toward $600 million, residents all over Fairfield County are lining up at gas stations and delis to get their tickets and hopefully hit a huge payday Tuesday night.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-lines-mega-millions-jackpot-hits-586-million

Joan B. Dobson, 83; Retired Greenwich Hospital Nurse's Aide

... resident of Byram, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. She was 83. She retired after working 36 years at Greenwich Hospital as a nurse's aide. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Kevin) Shearn and her son Michael. Joan was predeceased by her ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/joan-b-dobson-83-retired-greenwich-hospital-nurses-aide

Beat the Holiday Blues! Volunteer

... else fails, why not create your own volunteer project? Contact your local food pantry like Neighbor-to-Neighbor in Greenwich and ask about organizing a can drive. Make snacks or festive treats for a senior living center or local shelter like ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/rachel-reeses-blog/p/beat-the-holiday-blues-volunteer

Margot S. Handal, 91, Former Longtime Greenwich Resident

... shortly before World War II. She married Joseph S. Handal exactly one year before Pearl Harbor. She lived in Greenwich for almost 30 years prior to moving to Stamford in 2011. Handal is survived by sons, Richard, Donald and Gary; five ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/margot-s-handal-91-stamford

Things you could buy with Mega Millions win

Video: Marathon on Myrtle Raises Funds For Families

... involved." For a second year, teams of runners took to treadmills Sunday to raise funds for a family in need. Greenwich based Family Centers partnered with Toyota of Stamford to make the charity event a reality. "This year it was a local family here ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16722/Marathon-on-Myrtle-Raises-Funds-For-Families-

Maureen Ann Hyland, 82, Of Greenwich

... hours are Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, 469 North ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/maureen-ann-hyland-82-greenwich

NSA Phone Surveillance

The U.S. government's gathering of Americans' phone records is likely unlawful, a judge ruled on Monday, raising "serious doubts" about the value of the National Security Agency 's so-called metadata counter terrorism program.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-usa-security-ruling-20131216,0,4870419.story

Help Wanted: Local Jobs in the Greenwich Area

Here are some available jobs in the Greenwich area. More can be found on Greenwich Patch's jobs category .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/help-wanted-local-jobs-in-the-greenwich-area_4cd29323

From Machetes to Rifles, Residents Surrender Weapons

An assortment of weapons ranging from machetes, rifles and handguns to a Taser, were surrendered by Greenwich residents over the weekend.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/from-machetes-to-rifles-residents-surrender-weapons

Greenwich Schools Are Open

... for Tuesday, Dec. 17, when a storm is expected to leave two to four inches of snow. However, as of 5:50 a.m., Greenwich Public Schools has posted a notice that Secondary Schools (grades 6-12) are running a regular school day schedule. Elementary ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/greenwich-schools-are-open

Monday, December 16, 2013

Man Suspected In Wilton Burglaries In Hurricane Sandy Aftermath

A 22-year-old Fairfield native was charged in court Friday in connection with 16 Fairfield burglaries and others in Greenwich, Wilton and Redding during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy last year, police said.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfield-man-charged-16-burglaries-hurricane-sandy-aftermath

SIPP eco beverage co., Inc. Announces Second Round Private Equity Funding From Emil Capital Partners

... Capital Partners ( www.emilcapital.org ) Emil Capital is an entrepreneurial, private investment company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and managed by the fifth generation of one of the world's most successful and venerable family business ...

http://www.prlog.org/12257013-sipp-eco-beverage-co-inc-announces-second-round-private-equity-funding-from-emil-capital-partners.html

Atlas Holdings closes $900 mln for second fund

... Atlas Holdings LLC Atlas Holdings LLC is a private equity firm and industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Atlas focuses its acquisitions on businesses in which complex problems or stress mask the intrinsic value of the ...

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/atlas-holdings-closes-900-mln-for-second-fund/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

The best gift for families? A trip together

... is in a vehicle a couple of yards away from a lion." That gets families talking to each other. Nancy Ozizmir, Greenwich, Conn., calls the South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe safari Travel Sommelier arranged last year for herself, her husband Dan, and ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/dispatches/2013/12/16/gift-travel-family-travel-holiday-gifts/4002737/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodayTravel-Destinations+%28USATODAY+-+Destinations+Top+Stories%29

Really? Where Are The Parking Police?

Sometimes you just wonder and shake your head in amazement when you see parking blunders such as this one. This BMW SUV was angled in, with rear of the car partially in the road near Greenwich PD on Bruce Place, usually referred to as Police Alley. It was still there Monday afternoon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/really-where-are-the-parking-police

Greenwich Teen Faces Larceny Charge In Theft Of Mom's Jewelry

A Greenwich teen has been charged with sixth-degree larceny after stealing jewelry from her mother, according to a Patch report.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-teen-faces-larceny-charge-theft-mom-s-jewelry

Woman Faces DWI Charge

A woman wanted for a driving while intoxicated charge in connection with a motor vehicle crash in 2012, was arrested by Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/woman-faces-dwi-charge_73f063e1

Atlas Holdings Raises $900 Million for Second Private Equity Fund

... short amount of time." Atlas Holdings LLC is a private equity firm and industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Atlas focuses its acquisitions on businesses in which complex problems or stress mask the intrinsic value of ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131216006022/en

Wilbur Ross reportedly will postpone IPO for supplier IAC

... bet right now," Kathy Smith, principal at the IPO investment adviser and research firm Renaissance Capital LLC in Greenwich, Conn., said in an interview. Companies that may offer lower growth prospects "will be easier to sell when we roll over the ...

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20131205/NEWS01/131209912/wilbur-ross-reportedly-will-postpone-ipo-for-supplier-iac?CSAuthResp=1%3A373521846294282%3A246601%3A512%3A24%3Aapproved%3A157B160973CEB8089721D2DF64D6E0DA

Capital infusion leads to CEO shift at Bovie Medical

... as CEO. Makrides will become executive chairman of the board, a statement said. Great Point Partners LLC, a Greenwich, Conn.-based health care investment firm, received convertible preferred stock and common stock purchase warrants for its $7 ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/12/16/capital-infusion-leads-to-ceo-shift-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_tampabay+%28Tampa+Bay+Business+Journal%29

Capital infusion leads to CEO shift at Bovie Medical

Great Point Partners LLC, a Greenwich, Conn.-based health care investment firm, received convertible preferred stock and common stock purchase warrants for its $7 million investment in Bovie , a Melville, N.Y.-based firm that manufactures and markets electrosurgical products at its plant in Largo.

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2013/12/16/capital-infusion-leads-to-ceo-shift-at.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_49+%28Manufacturing+Industry+News%29

BNY Mellon of Greenwich Donates Toys for The Marvin Children's Center

With a fraction of the toys donated by BNY Mellon Community Partnership, Greenwich, to The Children's Center in Norwalk, Mary Windt, Exec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/holidays/p/bny-mellon-of-greenwich-donates-toys-for-the-marvin-childrens-center

Littlejohn buys Hostway from VSS

Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, today announced the acquisition of Hostway Corporation, a leading provider of hosted information technology solutions to over 500,000 small and medium-size businesses and enterprise customers.

http://www.pehub.com/2013/12/littlejohn-buys-hostway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Carlos Santana To Headline Greenwich Town Party 2014

Rock legend Carlos Santana will be the headliner for the fourth annual Greenwich Town Party next year.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/carlos-santana-to-headline-greenwich-town-party-2014

Holiday Mail, Package Thefts Continue in Greenwich

As the holiday rush intensifies, Greenwich Police are again cautioning residents to take care of the gifts they are ordering for home delivery.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/holiday-mail-package-thefts-continue-in-greenwich

Bovie Medical Corporation Closes Strategic $7.0M Equity Investment Through Great Point Partners

... specialties such as dermatology, oncology and ENT. Great Point Partners ("GPP"), founded in 2003 and based in Greenwich, CT, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $700 million of equity capital under management. GPP is ...

http://www.macreportmedia.com/ViewSubmission.aspx?submissionRequest=25868

John S. Semsel, Jr., 82, Of Greenwich, Scoutmaster And Unit Commissioner

... He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. He was both a scoutmaster and unit commissioner within the Greenwich Council of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Greenwich Scouter Award in 1986 in recognition of his outstanding service. ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-s-semsel-jr-82-greenwich-scoutmaster-and-unit-commissioner

James A. Lucian, Sr., Of Stamford, Retired Construction Steel Worker

James A. Lucian, Sr., a resident of Stamford and formerly a longtime resident of Greenwich, died Dec. 13. He was 86. Lucian was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Greenwich, to Anthony and Mary Mancuso Lucian.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/james-lucian-sr-stamford-retired-construction-steel-worker

James A. Lucian, Sr., Of Stamford, Retired Construction Steel Worker

Eleanor Ann Guerrieri, 78, Of Greenwich

Guerrieri is survived by her husband, Robert Guerrieri, Sr.; daughter, Lynn O'Malley of Darien; son, Robert Guerrieri of Greenwich; seven grandchildren; sister, Jean Valerioti of Riverside; and brother, Dominick Valerioti of Rochester, N.Y. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, George and Bill; and sister, Catherine.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/eleanor-ann-guerrieri-78-greenwich

Doris Byrne, 89, Former Longtime Greenwich Resident

She and her former husband moved to the Belle Haven neighborhood of Greenwich in 1964 where they raised their five children.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/doris-byrne-89-former-longtime-greenwich-resident

FrontFour urges shareholders of Renegade to take no action until its Proxy Circular is filed

GREENWICH, CT , Dec. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - In connection with the requisition for a special meeting of shareholders of Renegade Petroleum Ltd. by FrontFour Capital Group LLC , FrontFour will be filing their Proxy Circular on Sedar shortly.

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/16/frontfour_urges_shareholders_of_renegade_to.htm

New shopping options

... caters to different demographics, showcasing the diversity of retail in the Rochester region. Northrop, from Greenwich, Conn., moved to Rochester because she is marrying Charlie Ruff, an area native she met in New York City, and they decided to ...

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013312160014

Enrollment Changes Considered For Greenwich Magnet Schools

Greenwich Superintendent William McKersie has proposed changes to the enrollment process for the town's magnet schools that would help solve some building use issues, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/enrollment-changes-considered-greenwich-magnet-schools

... the woman was upset about text messages her boyfriend apparently exchanged with another woman. According to a Greenwich Police report, the 49-year-old woman argued with her boyfriend at his Pine Street apartment shortly after 8:30 a.m. Dec. 12. The ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/argument-over-texts-with-another-woman-ends-with-couples-arrests

Grout Rescue Receives BBB Accreditation, Serves New Canaan

... se when they called." Grout Rescue offers free estimates and the company serves Westport, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Trumbull, Fairfield, Redding, Ridgefield and Stamford.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/business/westport-based-grout-rescue-receives-bbb-accreditation