Greenwich Roundup

Friday, March 28, 2014

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Since losing the 2006 Democratic gubernatorial primary, Dannel P. Malloy has never stopped running for governor, even after his whisker-close victory over Greenwich millionaire Tom Foley in 2010.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Malloy-makes-it-official-He-s-running-5357098.php

Greenwich Police: No Charges for Man Who Left Backpack in Bank [UPDATE]

... bank Wednesday afternoon, triggering a bomb squad response and a blockade of the neighborhood on the state border. Greenwich Police spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray said Thursday, an off-duty Department of Homeland Security employee who happened to be in ...

http://portchester.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/reports-bomb-squad-responding-to-south-water-street

Report: Rice's Sean Obi and Keith Washington to transfer

... The speed with which high-major programs begin to contact Obi could shatter some windows in his hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. There are quite a few teams in dire need of a big with good rebounding instincts and soft hands in the post, and it ...

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/28/report-rices-sean-obi-and-keith-washington-to-transfer/

'I'm In.' No Surprise

... side is a free-for-all, with Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, former attorney general candidate Martha Dean of Avon , Greenwich businessman Tom Foley , Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield and former West ...

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-malloy-announcement-no-surprise-20140328,0,6384333.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FEditorials+%28courant.com+-+EDITORIALS%29

Race Footage: Greenwich y's Meghan Lynch Set 10-And-Under NAGs 50, 100 Breaststroke

WEBSTER, New York, March 28. THE Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team's Meghan Lynch, 10, posted her first National Age Group Record of her young career, a 1:08.07 clocking in the 100-yard Breaststroke in the 2014 United States Swimming Eastern Zone Short Course Swimming Championships held at Webster Aquatic Center in Webster, NY.

http://www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/38477.asp?q=RACE-FOOTAGE:-Greenwich-Y's-Meghan-Lynch-Set-10-And-Under-NAGs-50,-100-Breaststroke

Greenwich Dolphins Swimmer Meghan Lynch Sets U.S. Age-Group Record

The Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team's Meghan Lynch, 10, posted the first national age group record of her young career, a 1:08.07 clocking in the 100-yard breaststroke, in the 2014 United States Swimming Eastern Zone Short Course Swimming Championships held at Webster Aquatic Center in Webster, N.Y. Lynch, who lives in Greenwich, shattered the ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-dolphins-swimmer-meghan-lynch-sets-us-age-group-record

YWCA Dolphins Swim Team Bring Home the Gold

Written by Nick Cavataro Sparked by 10 individual gold medals from three swimmers as well as six relay gold medals and another 51 top 10 finishes, the Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team went onto claim sixth place in the Connecticut State Age Group Swimming Championships.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/sports/p/ywca-dolphins-swim-team-bring-home-the-gold

Robert Mullin, 64; U.S. Army Veteran, 40-year Employee of Rudy's Executive Transportation

... was 64. Born on April 27, 1949, he was the youngest son of four, to John Mullin and Genevieve Mullin Oefinger in Greenwich. He attended Greenwich Schools, where he met his future wife Marcia McGrath, whom he married in June 1971. He served with the ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/robert-mullin-64-us-army-veteran-rudys

Malloy ends suspense, declares run for new term

... Malloy said. "We have more work to do." The field of Republican candidates to challenge him is a crowded one with Greenwich resident Tom Foley, who narrowly lost to Mr. Malloy in 2010, seen as the most likely opponent. Mr. Foley is currently leading ...

http://www.milfordmirror.com/14589/malloy-ends-suspense-declares-run-for-new-term/

Greenwich Y's Meghan Lynch Sets 10-and-Under National Age Group Records in 50/100 Breast

WEBSTER, New York, March 28. THE Greenwich YWCA Dolphins Swim Team's Meghan Lynch, 10, posted her first National Age Group Record of her young career, a 1:08.07 clocking in the 100-yard Breaststroke in the 2014 United States Swimming Eastern Zone Short Course Swimming Championships held at Webster Aquatic Center in Webster, NY.

http://www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/38472.asp?q=Greenwich-Y's-Meghan-Lynch-Sets-10-and-Under-National-Age-Group-Records-in-50/100-Breast

Gov. Dannel Malloy Officially Launches Re-Election Bid

... age hike to $10.10 an hour, one of his biggest legislative victories. He narrowly defeated Republican Tom Foley of Greenwich for governor in 2010, and all signs point to another closely contested race between the two this fall.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/gov-dannel-malloy-officially-launches-re-election-bid

Greenwich Schools Look To Alter Teacher Evaluations

Greenwich school officials intend to avoid using standardized test scores to evaluate teacher performance in lieu of other options under the state's new Common Core education requirements, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-schools-look-alter-teacher-evaluations

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... "viable" and his dream of having his own talk show. A: When I was in my teenage years, I had some friends in Greenwich. I met them through my classical guitar teacher, and I would visit them from time to time. At one point, I was living in ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Saturday-in-Fairfield-Jose-Feliciano-shows-he-s-5357010.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. Corium International Inc. - Menlo Park, Calif., 5.5 million shares, priced ...

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-50/

Gov. Dannel Malloy Officially Launches Re-Election Bid

... age hike to $10.10 an hour, one of his biggest legislative victories. He narrowly defeated Republican Tom Foley of Greenwich for governor in 2010, and all signs point to another closely contested race between the two this fall.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/gov-dannel-malloy-officially-launches-re-election-bid

Saturday in Fairfield: Jose Feliciano shows he's still 'viable'

... "viable" and his dream of having his own talk show. A: When I was in my teenage years, I had some friends in Greenwich. I met them through my classical guitar teacher, and I would visit them from time to time. At one point, I was living in ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Saturday-in-Fairfield-Jose-Feliciano-shows-he-s-5357010.php

Restoration Hardware swings to Q4 profit; plans seven new stores

... expansion of our offer and the transformation of our retail stores." The company said it will open new stores in Greenwich, Conn., Los Angeles, and its first next-generation "Full Line Design Gallery" in Atlanta. The company is significantly ...

http://www.chainstoreage.com/article/restoration-hardware-swings-q4-profit-plans-seven-new-stores

Police Charge Man One Year After Car Chase Through Greenwich

Stamford Police charged a man with multiple counts one year after he led police on a high-speed chase through Stamford and Greenwich, injuring four officers in the process, according to ctpost.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/stamford-police-charge-man-one-year-after-high-speed-car-chase

Ukraine

American intelligence agencies have told Obama administration officials and key congressional staffers that there is mounting evidence that Russia is putting the pieces in place for an invasion of eastern Ukraine, and that the possibility of an imminent assault cannot be ruled out, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

http://www.courant.com/sns-wp-wp-frgnp-bc-ukraine-russia28-20140328,0,7351515.story

Educator From Audubon Greenwich Receives National Award

Audubon Greenwich's Ted Gilman as the recipient of the Tamar Chotzen Audubon Educator of the Year award, honoring his decades of work and commitment to the organization, the National Audubon Society announced.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/educator-audubon-greenwich-receives-national-award

"Pasture to Pond: Connecticut Impressionism" on view at the Bruce Museum

... and Insurance Company, 2002.1.143. Pasture to Pond: Connecticut Impressionism launched at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, on March 22. The exhibition, which runs through June 22, brings American Impressionism back to its roots, according to the ...

http://artdaily.com/news/69082/-Pasture-to-Pond--Connecticut-Impressionism--on-view-at-the-Bruce-Museum

Housatonic Community College has launched a series of four public workshops on personal finances.

The directors of Greenwich-based Urstadt Biddle Properties have declared quarterly dividends on the company's Class A Common Stock and Common Stock.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Business-briefs-5355979.php

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Sam Ellenthal, right, takes a penalty kick against his brother,.... photo: 6060803 slideshow 847

Sam Ellenthal, right, takes a penalty kick against his brother, Ben, who is guarding the goal as they play a pick-up game of soccer at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6060803.php

Andy Ellenthal swings his son, Ben, while kicking a soccer during a.... photo: 6060802 slideshow 847

Andy Ellenthal swings his son, Ben, while kicking a soccer during a pick-up game of soccer with his other son, Sam, not pictured, at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6060802.php

Metro-North Railroad President Joseph Giulietti, left, speaks with.... photo: 6077655 slideshow 847

Metro-North Railroad President Joseph Giulietti, left, speaks with Rowan Snyder, of Greenwich, during his first public listening session with commuters at Grand Central Terminal in New York, NY, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6077655.php

'Dying Breaths' explores 16th century soul capturing

Greenwich resident M.J. Rose holds her new novel "The Collector of Dying Breaths," at Diane's Books in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, March 21, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Dying-Breaths-explores-16th-century-soul-5354649.php

Katha Diddel Sussman, 56; Triathlete, Business Executive

Katha Diddel Sussman, died at home in Greenwich, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from lung cancer.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/katha-diddel-sussman-56-triathlete-business-executive

'Dying Breaths' explores 16th century soul capturing

Greenwich resident M.J. Rose holds her new novel "The Collector of Dying Breaths," at Diane's Books in Greenwich, Conn., Friday, March 21, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dying-Breaths-explores-16th-century-soul-5354649.php

Greenwich Hospital Executives To Present At Healthcare Compliance Institute

Frank A. Corvino, Greenwich Hospital president/CEO and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health Systems, and Fahad Ahmed, compliance and privacy officer for Greenwich and Bridgeport Hospitals and director of compliance and privacy at Yale New Haven Health Systems, will present "Compliance and the C-Suite" at the 18th Annual Healthcare ... (more)

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-hospital-executives-present-healthcare-compliance-institute

Signature Bank Appoints Three Private Client Banking Teams

Total Number of Teams in Banking Network Exceeds 90; Bank to Open 28 th Private Client Banking Office in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140327006266/en/Signature-Bank-Appoints-Private-Client-Banking-Teams

Greenwich Man Charged With Punching Bar Bouncer In The Eye

Greenwich Police charged a local man with third-degree assault and breach of peace after he punched a bar bouncer on Monday, March 24, according to Patch.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-charged-punching-bar-bouncer-eye

Robert E. Mullin, Of Greenwich, Rudy's Executive Transportation Employee

Mullin was born April 27, 1949, to John Mullin and Genevieve Mullin Oefinger in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/robert-e-mullin-greenwich-rudy-s-executive-transportation-employee

Peter D. Juan, 57, Had A Law Practice In Greenwich

Juan was born Dec. 17, 1956, to Rosemary Coyne Juan and Henry W. Juan, Jr. DDS. He graduated in 1974 from Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/peter-d-juan-57-had-law-practice-greenwich

Greenwich Homes in Foreclosure

If you're wondering which homes in Greenwich are foreclosed, our partners at Zillow have compiled this list in every price range.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/search-new-foreclosures-nearby-march-27-greenwich

Spectacular Pound Ridge Contemporary Is A Home For All Seasons

... Residential Brokerage is proud to support community news & The Port Chester Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Frank A. Corvino, Greenwich Hospital president/CEO and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health Systems, ...

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/spectacular-pound-ridge-contemporary-home-all-seasons

Police: Student's Forgotten Backpack Triggered Greenwich Bomb Scare

Greenwich Police are now saying that a green backpack that caused a bomb scare at a Byram bank was forgotten by a SUNY-Purchase student who left it there, according to greenwichtime.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-students-forgotten-backpack-triggered-greenwich-bomb-scare

New Planet?

Until now, only the solar system's four gas planets - Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus and especially Saturn - were known to have rings.

http://www.courant.com/la-sci-asteroid-with-rings-20140327,0,1373942.story

Katha Diddel Sussman, 56, Of Greenwich, CEO, Katha Diddel Home Collection

... participated in her first triathlon in 1984 in Hong Kong. Sussman is survived by her mother, Kathryn C. Diddel of Greenwich; husband, David Sussman; children, Paul, Thompson and Kiki Warren, Jane and Becky Sussman; brothers, Glenn Diddel (Dr. ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/katha-diddel-sussman-56-greenwich-ceo-katha-diddel-home-collection

Redesign of North Street Intersection To Be Unveiled

The reconfiguration of the sometimes confusing and bottlenecked intersection of North Street with Parsonage and Fairfield roads in the mid-country neighborhood of Greenwich will be outlined in a Wednesday night meeting with Greenwich Public Works officials.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/redesign-of-north-street-intersection-to-be-unveiled

Pagnani Joins Sotheby's International Realty In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Pamela S. Pagnani has joined Sotheby's International Realty Inc. as vice president and brokerage manager of the Greenwich brokerage.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/pagnani-joins-sothebys-international-realty-greenwich

The YMCA of Greenwich's Marlins Dive Club Qualifies Eight to East Nationals

... age group move onto the East National meet, we knew it was going to be a tough, but good, competition. The YMCA of Greenwich's Marlins Diving Club opened their spring competition season this past weekend at the 2014 USA Diving Spring Regional diving ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11706266.htm

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Giulietti hears from Grand Central riders

Bomb Squad Finds Nothing Dangerous In Suspicious Bag At Greenwich Bank

Update 7:30 p.m.: GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Stamford bomb squad determined that a suspicious bag found in Greenwich contained no dangerous material, Greenwich police said via Twitter.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/bomb-squad-finds-nothing-dangerous-suspicious-bag-greenwich-bank

Video: GPS Honors Students for Community Service

"Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,'" said Old Greenwich Principal Patricia Raneri.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/17947/GPS-Honors-Students-for-Community-Service

Greenwich Police Questioning N.Y. Resident About Suspicious Bag [UPDATE]

By Barbara Heins Updated 8:15 p.m., March 26: Greenwich Police detectives were continuing to "investigate the circumstances" that led to a suspicious package being left in the lobby of the Bank of America branch at 30 S. Water St. in the Byram section of Greenwich Wednesday afternoon.

http://rye.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/reports-bomb-squad-responding-to-south-water-street

Leonard E. Van Houten, 89

... Marie Regan, Mr. Van Houten and his wife lived in Kinnelon, The Netherlands, and Montclair, then moving to Greenwich, Conn. Mr. Van Houten joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 after high school, and served until 1946, as a veteran of World War II, including ...

http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/local-obituaries/leonard-e-van-houten-1.751532

Chamber honors ex-TV anchor as 'Woman Who Matters'

Veteran TV anchor Kendra Farn speaking at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce luncheon series "Women Who Matter" event held at Barcelona restaurant in Greenwich, CT on Wednesday, March, 26th, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Chamber-honors-ex-TV-anchor-as-Woman-Who-Matters-5351937.php

Stamford Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Bag In Greenwich

The Stamford bomb squad has been called in to investigate a suspicious, unattended bag found Wednesday afternoon outside the Bank of America on South Water Street in the Byram section of Greenwich, according to Greenwich police spokesman Lt.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/bomb-squad-investigates-suspicious-bag-greenwich-bank

Reports: Suspicious Package Shuts Down South Water Street

Greenwich Police have shut down South Water Street as they investigate a report of a suspicious package, according to information transmitted over the scanner and on Twitter.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/reports-bomb-squad-responding-to-south-water-street

Greenwich PD: Resident Failed to Register As Sex Offender

An Old Greenwich resident has surrendered to Greenwich Police who obtained an arrest warrant charging the man with failing to register as a sex offender.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-pd-resident-failed-to-register-as-sex-offender

Greenwich Bar Patron Accused of Slugging Bouncer

A patron of a downtown Greenwich bar is facing third-degree assault and breach of peace charges after he reportedly slugged the bar's bouncer in the eye.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/bar-patron-accused-of-slugging-bouncer

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... Child on March 31 at 4:30 p.m. This season, the team will be traveling all over Connecticut, from New London to Greenwich, in order to compete against the best schools in New England. Seniors Andrew McCarthy and Allie Nixon return to lead the team ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/GFA-spring-sports-preview-5347575.php

Facebook's $2B Acquisition

A tiny Irvine company founded by a 21-year-old Cal State Long Beach drop-out may play a leading role in Facebook's next major bet on the future of the Internet: that virtual reality will change the way people experience the Web.

http://www.courant.com/la-fi-facebook-oculus-20140326,0,4425230.story

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Houston Channel reopens to waiting armada carrying 9 mln bbls crude

... operation, said Christos Papanicolau, director of business development at shipping company Charles R. Weber in Greenwich, Connecticut. "You can't let a ship move into oil-bound waters, so they're going to have to make sure it's adequately cleaned," ...

http://www.trust.org/item/20140325220300-5x5z8/?source=hpbreaking

Houston Channel reopens to waiting armada carrying 9 mln bbls crude

... operation, said Christos Papanicolau, director of business development at shipping company Charles R. Weber in Greenwich, Connecticut. "You can't let a ship move into oil-bound waters, so they're going to have to make sure it's adequately cleaned," ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/25/usa-oil-spill-crude-idUSL1N0MM1WF20140325?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector

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... "viable" and his dream of having his own talk show. A: When I was in my teenage years, I had some friends in Greenwich. I met them through my classical guitar teacher, and I would visit them from time to time. At one point, I was living in ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Jose-Feliciano-staying-viable-playing-acoustic-5348385.php

Jose Feliciano staying 'viable,' playing acoustic show in Fairfield

... "viable" and his dream of having his own talk show. A: When I was in my teenage years, I had some friends in Greenwich. I met them through my classical guitar teacher, and I would visit them from time to time. At one point, I was living in ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Jose-Feliciano-staying-viable-playing-acoustic-5348385.php

Us Stocks-Wall St rebounds; biotech shares snap losing streak

... hardest as investors run scared," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "However, as we look at the pattern of investor interest expressed through options trading, there are few signs that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/25/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0MM1VZ20140325?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Global Markets-Stocks rise on U.S. consumer data; Russia rebounds

... hardest as investors run scared," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut. "However, as we look at the pattern of investor interest expressed through options trading, there are few signs that ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/25/markets-global-idUSL1N0MM1NT20140325?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Us Stocks-Wall St rebounds; biotech shares snap losing streak

Doris Sibley, 85, Of Greenwich

... Paul. She grew up in Southbridge and graduated from Mary E. Wells High School. After marriage she settled in Greenwich Sibley is survived by her daughters, Persis Merritt (Preston) of Trumbull, Justine Tully of Greenwich, Perrin Galli (Joseph) of ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/doris-sibley-85-greenwich

Doris M. Schupp, 90, Of Greenwich

Schupp was born in Greenwich, to Samuel F. Bridge, Sr. and Ethel W. Bridge. She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1942 and worked a number of years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/doris-m-schupp-90-greenwich

Greenwich Police Charge Man With Using Fake $100 Bill

Greenwich police charged a 39-year-old man after he allegedly tried to use a fake $100 bill at a pharmacy on Friday, March 21, according to ctnews.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-charge-man-using-fake-100-bill

Gail Strazza, 74; Greenwich Hospital Medical Secretary

Gail Vadeboncoeur Strazza, 74, wife, mother and grandmother, of Greenwich, passed on March 21, 2014, at Greenwich Hospital.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/gail-strazza-74-greenwich-hospital-medical-secretary

Town to Beach-Going Dogs: Take a Walk After March 31

The dog days of summer will be here before we know it, and that means the days of dogs at Greenwich beaches are coming to a close.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/town-to-beachgoing-dogs-take-a-walk-after-march-31

Lucille McKeever, 81; Accounting Office Manager, Northeast School Volunteer

Lucille Marie McKeever, a longtime office manager for a Greenwich accounting firm, died at her Stamford home Saturday, March 22, 2014, following a long illness.

http://stamford.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/lucille-mckeever-81-accounting-office-manager-innis-arden-golf-club-member-stamford

Greenwich Police Investigate Reported Thefts, Burglary

Several reported thefts and the burglary of a mid-country Greenwich home are being investigated by Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-police-investigate-reported-thefts-burglary

Greenwich Public Schools to Present Student Community Service Awards

More than two dozen Greenwich Public School students will be recognized for service activities that help to improve both their school and community in the annual Community Service Awards ceremony Tuesday evening.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/greenwich-public-schools-to-present-student-community-service-awards

Stella Kelly, 96, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

... ral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home , 31 Arch St., Greenwich. Burial will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, North St., Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/stella-kelly-96-lifelong-greenwich-resident

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Lee Louis Mazzilli

Lee Louis Mazzilli, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 59 on Tuesday. The former Major League Baseball player was born March 25, 1955, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mazzilli was naturally ambidextrous, and swung the bat both ways from an early age.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-lee-louis-mazzilli

First Church Preschoolers Get Inside Look at Police K-9 Unit

Greenwich Police Officer Mike Macchia and his partner, Tyro, of the department's K-9 Unit visited the First Congregational Church Preschool Monday as part of the preschool's month-long focus on pets.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/first-church-preschool-greenwich-police-pets

A.G. Williams President and CEO Recognized by Westchester Magazine for Leadership

... Company is located at 411 Pelham Avenue, Pelham, NY, 800-227-1906, with offices at 500 West Putnam Ave, Suite 400, Greenwich, CT 06830, Ph: 203-618-0058 http://www.agwilliamspainting.com/ . About A.G. Williams Painting Company A.G. Williams Painting ...

http://pelham.patch.com/groups/business-updates/p/ag-williams-president-and-ceo-recognized-by-westchester-magazine-for-leadership_70836e06

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... of being." Alex Lewis ended his brilliant four-year career in style, winning two individual events, helping the Greenwich Cardinals take the first-place medal in two relay events and breaking numerous records along the way in Greenwich's latest ...

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-places-eighth-at-State-Open-swimming-5343970.php

Washington Is Encouraging The Next Hurricane Sandy, By Creating New Subsidies For Flood Insurance

... up the finances of the federal program and move to a more market-based system. The impact was swift. A longtime Greenwich, CT, family saw its flood premium rising more than ten-fold, from $458 to $5,500. A Rhode Island resident's policy on a ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/03/25/washington-is-encouraging-the-next-hurricane-sandy-by-creating-new-subsidies-for-flood-insurance/

Weir Art Academy Offers Painting Lessons On Historic Wilton Landscape

WILTON/RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Aspiring artists will have a new opportunity as The Weir Art Academy opens this spring at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton and Ridgefield under the direction of Greenwich painter Dmitri Wright.

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/weir-art-academy-offers-painting-lessons-historic-wilton-landscape

Will You Marry Me? Stunning Proposal Graces Pages of Moffly...

... when he and Moffly Media put together something sure to become advertising legend. Win proposed in the pages of Greenwich Magazine. According to Win Betteridge, "Moffly Media understands how to have fun and hit a home run at the same time-exactly ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11698370.htm

Kendra Farn Speaks At Greenwich 'Women Who Matter' Luncheon

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce event is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Barcelona Restaurant at 18 W. Putnam Ave. The luncheon is set to "celebrate businesswomen who make a difference and have a real impact on our Greenwich community," representatives said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/kendra-farn-speaks-greenwich-women-who-matter-luncheon

The money game

... during the last reporting period. Three executives at Blue Sky Studios, which has its animation studios in Greenwich, gave $4,000. The point is, while Republicans might advocate business friendly policies on labor, taxes and regulation, the primary ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20140325/OP01/303259981

It's HERE! Jay Leno's Latest SUPERCAR Addition To His MASSIVE Garage Is A...

... is the first P1 in the States, we know that can't be true as there was a gorgeous white one at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, Connecticut. This very well may be the first delivery of a customer car though. That said, if you're intrigued about Jay ...

http://www.autospies.com/news/It-s-HERE-Jay-Leno-s-Latest-SUPERCAR-Addition-To-His-MASSIVE-Garage-Is-A-80725/

Monday, March 24, 2014

Abyrx(TM) Announces National Distribution Partnership with...

... ion, and organized delivery of information to users on mobile devices and desktop computers. Kairuku is located in Greenwich, CT. For more information, please visit

http://www.freshnews.com/news/919008/abyrx-tm-announces-national-distribution-partnership-surgicor-tm-support-growing-demand

Domestic Workers Need Wage, Rules Rights

... babysitter, a far cry from today's professional domestic workers - workers such as Carla Goyes, employed by a Greenwich family for more than a year to care for their baby. Ms. Goyes worked upward of 55 hours a week, often staying on the job ...

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/op_ed/hc-op-leberstein-extend-domestic-workers-rights-03-20140324,0,7267992.story

Another Fake $100 Bill, Another Arrest in Greenwich

Greenwich Police have arrested a second suspect in less than a week on charges they used a fake $100 bill to make a purchase at the Walgreens pharmacy in the Riverside section of town.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/another-fake-100-another-arrest-in-greenwich

Kunis, Kutcher Expecting

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis reportedly are expecting, a source tells People.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/la-ar-kunis-kutcher-pregnant-kanye-kardashian-vogue-cover-20140324,0,6331999.story

Pistorius Trial

Oscar Pistorius ' girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp , admitted to being scared of the South African track star in a text message sent less than three weeks before he shot her dead, a police expert told his murder trial on Monday.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/chi-oscar-pistorius-trial-20140324,0,4501443.story

'Mostly Flowers' features work of longtime resident

... the Arts , Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, the Loft Artists Association in Stamford, "Art of the Avenue" in Greenwich and the Summer Animal Arts Exhibit in Old Lyme. She has painted on commission, designed and painted sets for regional theater, ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Mostly-Flowers-features-work-of-longtime-5343871.php

Man Faces Charges He Tried to Steal Car in Downtown Greenwich

A man was in Greenwich Police custody after he was reportedly chased by the owner of a car who reported the man was trying to steal his car that was parked at the YMCA Greenwich parking lot.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-faces-charges-he-tried-to-steal-car-in-downtown-greenwich

Gail Strazza, 74, Of Greenwich, Worked For Greenwich Hospital

Strazza was born Jan. 14, 1940, in Port Chester, to Albert Phillip and Francis Vadeboncoeur. She moved to Greenwich in 1946 where she lived for the rest of her life. She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1957. She worked at the Greenwich ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/gail-strazza-74-greenwich-worked-greenwich-hospital

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Tommy Hilfiger

Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 63 on Monday. The fashion designer was born March 24, 1951, in Elmira, New York, U.S. Hilfiger's career in fashion began as a high school student in 1969, when he opened a small chain of stores called People's Place .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-tommy-hilfiger

Favorite Places: Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.

... the Ed Clark photo exhibit at the Bruce Museum in Greewich, Conn. (Photo courtesy of Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation) GREENWICH, Conn. &#8212 The Bruce Museum, located in Greenwich, Conn., is small in size but offers a variety of changing exhibits that ...

http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2014/03/favorite_places_bruce_museum.html

Narwhal Tusk On Display At Maritime Aquarium; Talk Planned

... illegal to import the tusks into the United States. The tusk displayed at The Maritime Aquarium is on loan from a Greenwich family that has owned it since long before narwhal protection laws were passed. Get more details about Nweeia's April 7 ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/narwhal-tusk-display-maritime-aquarium-talk-planned

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Video: Greenwich Celebrates Irish Culture

... say no matter the weather, they look forward to putting on their green and watching the parade every year. Greenwich native Ashley Wilson said, "I grew up in Greenwich. I live in Stamford now but this is my hometown. I actually used to participate ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/17912/Greenwich-Celebrates-Irish-Culture

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day - Greenwich Style [Photo, Video Gallery]

Thousands braved the chilly, gusty winds Sunday afternoon for the 40th annual Greenwich Hibernians St. Patrick's Day parade.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/holidays/p/celebrating-st-patricks-day--greenwich-hibernians-style

The Weekend in Photos, March 21-23, 2014

Friends, Charlotte Slade, left, and Olivia Romero, both of Greenwich, had their shades on and their jackets off while enjoying the sunny and mild weather sitting outside a Greenwich Avenue coffee shop in Greenwich Conn., Friday afternoon, March 21, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-March-21-23-2014-82499.php

40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Through Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Sunday's weather may have had a wintry feel, but the greens of spring dominated downtown Greenwich during the town's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/40th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade-marches-through-greenwich

40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Through Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. Sunday's weather may have had a wintry feel, but the greens of spring dominated downtown Greenwich during the town's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/40th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade-marches-through-greenwich

Police: Woman Caught Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills in Greenwich

A woman possibly fitting the description of the person that passed counterfeit, new-design $100 bills in Irvington on March 14, 2014 was taken into custody in Riverside, CT by Greenwich police.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/jerry-eimbinders-blog/p/woman-who-is-suspect-in-passing-of-counterfeit-100-bills-at-irvington-businesses-is-caught

Co-owners Chris Moran, left, and Jerry Jackson pose next to a print of one of their more unique coins, a 1919 double-struck inverted buffalo nickel, for sale at their shop, The Happy Coin, in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Happy-Coin-caters-to-amateurs-and-collectors-5341419.php

Happy Coin caters to amateurs and collectors alike in Greenwich

Co-owners Chris Moran, left, and Jerry Jackson pose next to a print of one of their more unique coins, a 1919 double-struck inverted buffalo nickel, for sale at their shop, The Happy Coin, in the Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Happy-Coin-caters-to-amateurs-and-collectors-5341419.php