Ron Howard Lists Lakefront Home for $27.5 Million

Oscar-winning director has listed his lakefront Greenwich, Conn., estate for $27.5 million.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/photos/photos-celebrity-homes-6636854

New Report ID's Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Fairfield County

... public education via email. New Canaan is highlighting the 211 resource in its print materials and town website. Greenwich is developing a "Know Your Town" card specifically for local behavioral health services. A Senate bill was proposed in ...

http://danbury.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/new-report-ids-mental-health-challenges-and-solutions-in-fairfield-county-danbury

Ron Howard lists East Coast estate with farm at $27.5 million

Ron Howard Director Ron Howard has put his 32-acre estate and farm, which straddles Greenwich, Conn., and Westchester, N.Y., up for sale at $27.5 million.

http://www.courant.com/business/la-fi-mo-ron-howard-east-coast-estate-20140503,0,2097148.story

Blockbusters: This Beautiful Further Lane Property Just Sold for a Recordbreaking $147M

Yes! Suck it, everyone else. Bite us, Greenwich, Connecticut . The Hamptons will not be denied when it comes to laughable real estate prices ! We must say, though, that if any property is worth that kind of dosh, it's this one.

http://hamptons.curbed.com/archives/2014/05/05/this_beautiful_further_lane_property_just_sold_for_a_recordbreaking_147m.php

Malloy Makes Reelection Campaign Stop in Greenwich

Gov. Dannel Malloy brought his reelection campaign to backcountry Greenwich where an estimated 125 local Democrats showed their support - and money - for the incumbent.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/malloy-makes-reelection-campaign-stop-in-greenwich

Video: HomeFront Repairs 70 Homes Across CT

Volunteers from the First Congregational Church of Greenwich joined HomeFront, a volunteer-driven home repair program, with shovels and paintbrushes to repair the home a 92 year old woman living in Old Greenwich.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/18509/HomeFront-Repairs-70-Homes-Across-CT

Strategic Value Partners hires Wellspring executive Han

... . Strategic Value Partners, LLC has named Daniel Han as a Managing Director on its U.S. investment team, based in Greenwich, CT. Dan comes to Strategic Value Partners with significant industry experience, particularly in middle market private equity ...

http://www.pehub.com/2014/05/strategic-value-partners-hires-wellspring-executive-han/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

BWW Reviews: a Song at Twilight in Westport

... who is always looking for more challenging work. Her articles and photos have appeared in Connecticut Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Plus, The Advocate, Greenwich Time, The Minuteman, Connecticut Jewish Ledger, The Jewish Chronicle, The ...

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/BWW-Reviews-A-SONG-AT-TWILIGHT-in-Westport-20140505

Greenwich Delegation In Legislature Vows Support For Ending Hospital Tax

The Connecticut General Assembly's Greenwich delegation is uniting in support of a bill that would phase out the hospital tax.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-delegation-legislature-vows-support-ending-hospital-tax

Greenwich Academy Named National Green Ribbon School

The Greenwich Academy is one of two schools in the state to be named to the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-academy-named-national-green-ribbon-school

Greenwich Students Earn Academic Achievements

Bates College The following students were named to the dean's list: Hope King, the daughter of Mr. Charles H. King of Greenwich, is majoring in neuroscience and is a 2010 graduate of Tabor Academy.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/greenwich-students-earn-academic-achievements

RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Bond, stock investors making hay; can both be right?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/04/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NQ08N20140504?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

WayFounder

... Fla., according to Andrew Darmohraj, executive vice president of the American Pet Products Association , the Greenwich, Conn.-based organization responsible for the show. Brett Blumstein, a Southern California attorney, submitted his idea "for a way ...

http://www.petproductnews.com/headlines/2014/05/01/wayfounder-gives-pet-product-inventors-a-crowd-funding-alternative.aspx

Stock and bond investors: Which side got it wrong?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=OBR&date=20140504&id=17583884

House Sells for Record Breaking $147 Million in East Hampton Without Broker

... country (the previous record, set just two weeks earlier, was $120 million for the 50-acre Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, CT). Christopher H. Browne, former managing director of the Tweedy, Browne Company investment firm, and his partner, architect ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/house-sells-for-record-breaking-147-million-in-east-hampton-without-broker6665306

Bond, stock investors making hay; can both be right?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/bond-stock-investors-making-hay-can-both-be-right/article18454783/?cmpid=rss1

Riverfront Samba Festival

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http://www.courant.com/entertainment/ctn-pictures-riverfront-samba-festival-20140504,0,6952602.photogallery

Re:Create Festival At Elizabeth Park

The Re:Create Festival in Elizabeth Park, an all-ages, free, holistic and green lifestyle event, brought out hundreds of Connecticut vendors with everything from vegan sweets and soaps to art and jewelry.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-recreate-festival-elizabeth-park-20140504,0,7928739.photogallery

UPDATE 1-Wall St Week Ahead-Bond, stock investors making hay; can both be right?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/04/usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSL2N0NQ09G20140504?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews

Ron Howard lists East Coast estate with farm at $27.5 million

Ron Howard, the Oscar-winning director, has put his family home and farm up for sale near Greenwich, Conn., for $27.5 million.

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-ron-howard-east-coast-estate-20140503,0,2600709.story

Star Wars Is So Chic Right Now

... have seriously upped their style games for a new exhibit by photographer Dale May at the Samuel Owens Gallery in Greenwich, CT . In his series, "Lego Wars," the artist captures Darth Vader, C-3PO, a Stormtrooper, and Chewbacca giving their best blue ...

http://www.fabsugar.com/Designer-Star-Wars-Lego-Characters-34705231?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+fabsugar+%28FabSugar+-+Have%2C+Want%2C+Need.%29

Koch Secures Mazda MX-5 Cup Round Four At Mazda Raceway

... front. Once I got the lead, I just focused on hitting my marks." On the heels of yesterday's win, Ben Albano, of Greenwich, Connecticut, finished second. In his No. 99 Royal Rugby SBMX-5, Drake Kemper, of Toluca Lake, California, completed the Skip ...

http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-249880.html

Showers Likely, Thunderstorms Possible In Greenwich

Fairfield County residents should remember to grab umbrellas on the way out the door Sunday, with continued rain in the forecast.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/showers-likely-thunderstorms-possible-fairfield-county

Candidate Who Allegedly Bit Marshal Tops Greenwich News This Week

Greenwich Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Lee Whitnum was arrested and charged with breach of peace after allegedly attempting to bite a judicial marshal at the Stamford Courthouse.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/candidate-who-allegedly-bit-marshal-tops-greenwich-news-week

May 4: Teacher contract, Central Park horses and the Mets

... Mayor de Blasio took office, the media have done their best to ignore those workers who toil in obscurity. Old Greenwich, Conn.: Get your priorities in order. Instead of spending all this time and money on campaigns regarding cruelty to the carriage ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/4-teacher-contract-central-park-horses-mets-article-1.1777673

Ron Howard listed his Conyers Farm estate for $27.5 million. Check out the property.

Greenwich, Conn., resident and famed Hollywood director Ron Howard listed his Conyers Farm estate, asking $27.5 million for the chance to take his place in Greenwich's Backcountry.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/starsightingsandfashion/2014/05/02/director-ron-howard-is-selling-his-estate-for-27-5-million/

Darien holds off Greenwich in girls lacrosse

If someone did not look at the scoreboard and just tried to determine the winner of the Darien and Greenwich girls lacrosse game by simply judging the reaction of the teams coming off the field, they may have guessed Greenwich was the winner.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Darien-holds-off-Greenwich-in-girls-lacrosse-5451568.php

Terry Dickson: A job that makes every Monday a good day for an Army widow

... the organization, we've granted about $6 million in Afghanistan,'' Lewis said. Founders David and Cynthia Kim of Greenwich, Conn., established Children of Fallen Patriots in memory of Sgt. Delaney Gibbs, who was killed five days before Christmas, ...

http://chat.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-05-03/story/terry-dickson-job-makes-every-monday-good-day-army-widow?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JacksonvillecomNews+%28Jacksonville+Local+News+%E2%80%93+Jacksonville.com+and+The+Florida+Times-Union%29

Moneybags: fashion houses scout the Avenue

The Longchamp store on Greenwich Avenue, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The vacancy rate on Greenwich Avenue is the lowest since the 2008 financial crisis with Longchamp rival Louis Vuitton being among the multiple of European fashion houses who are scouting out real estate on the same block.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Moneybags-fashion-houses-scout-the-Avenue-5450007.php

Social-media apps silenced at Staples

... among some of our students." There have been concerns voiced about Yik Yak in other districts as well, including Greenwich. In March, that district blocked Yik Yak on Greenwich High School 's wireless network. In Westport, the Yik Yak furor came up ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Social-media-apps-silenced-at-Staples-5451261.php

Mystery mansion buyer identified

... million sale of Browne and Gordon's home breaks the record set two weeks ago when the 50-acre Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut, sold for $US120 million. The deal also tops the $US103 million Ron Baron paid in 2007 for an undeveloped ...

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/mystery-buyer-of-us178m-east-hampton-mansion-identified-as-barry-rosenstein/story-fndban6l-1226904462945?from=public_rss

Activist investor buys Long Island mansion for record $147M

... million sale of Browne and Gordon's home breaks the record set two weeks ago when the 50-acre Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Conn., sold for $120 million. The deal also tops the $103 million Ron Baron paid in 2007 for an undeveloped 40-acre parcel, ...

http://nypost.com/2014/05/03/activist-investor-buys-east-hampton-mansion-for-record-147m/

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... local, state and federal government levels. The Fenton `Pat" Futtner Award was presented to Edward Dadakis, former Greenwich Republican Town Committee chairman and State Central Committee Member. He has been a part of numerous statewide and local ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-Republicans-attend-annual-Bush-dinner-5450556.php

Darien Republicans attend annual Bush dinner

... state and federal government levels. The Fenton `Pat" Futtner Award was presented to Edward Dadakis , former Greenwich Republican Town Committee chairman and State Central Committee Member. He has been a part of numerous statewide and local ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-Republicans-attend-annual-Bush-dinner-5450556.php

From left: Andrew Gordon, Christopher Browne and the $145M Further Lane estate

Sources told the New York Post that an 18-acre estate in East Hampton has sold for $145 million, breaking the record set two weeks ago by a 50-acre Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Conn.

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/05/03/long-island-estate-sells-for-record-145m/

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... relaxed in lounge areas by Lillian August and posed for photos with luxury automobiles from Miller Motorcars of Greenwich. An additional treat was the Cuban cigars, hand-rolled by Raphael Lopes, which a number of gentlemen enjoyed along with a swirl ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Toasting-the-Tour-Elegant-reception-caps-Near-5450469.php

Wall Street Week Ahead-Bond, Stock Investors Making Hay; Can Both Be Right?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/business050314_a.shtml

Mystery buyer snaps up $145 million mansion

... sale of Browne and Gordon's home would break the record set two weeks ago when the 50-acre Copper Beech Farm in Greenwich, Conn., sold for $120 million. The deal also tops the $103 million Ron Baron paid in 2007 for an undeveloped 40-acre parcel, ...

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/mystery-buyer-snatches-east-hampton-mansion-for-145m/story-fndban6l-1226904462945?from=public_rss

R.G. Barry, maker of Dearfoams, to be sold

... already owns a 9.8 percent stake in the company. Under terms of the deal, Mill Road, a private-investment firm in Greenwich, Conn., will acquire all of the outstanding shares of R.G. Barry for $19 per share, valuing the deal at about $215 million. ...

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/05/03/r-g--barry-maker-of-dearfoams-to-be-sold.html

Bond, stock investors making hay; can both be right?

... easing, there are no signs of inflation," wrote Andrew Wilkinson, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a note. Bonds are also gaining as concern about the Ukraine-Russia crisis heightens the safe-haven appeal of ...

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=OBR&date=20140503&id=17583884

Video: 'We all have Mental Health'

... want what everyone wants, to work and love"", said Cathy Leamy, who lives in one of Pathways, Inc's residences in Greenwich. The National Alliance for Mental Health and Pathways, Inc. are working to break the stigma of mental illness during Mental ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/18476/We-all-have-Mental-Health

Mamaroneck Student Takes First Place At Greenwich Film Festival

Junior Zach Nagin won second place overall at the Future Filmmakers Festival held at the Pelham Picture House and sophomore Matt Wassong won first overall at the Greenwich Film Festival, according to a release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/mamaroneck-high-video-students-win-film-festival-awards

Musicians From Marlboro Perform In Greenwich Cole Concert Series

The Musicians From Marlboro will perform works from Berg, Haydn and Dvork at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Cole Auditorium at the Greenwich Library.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/musicians-marlboro-perform-greenwich-cole-concert-series

Woman's Club Of Greenwich Awards Grants To 11 Local Groups

Diane Larson, vice president of philanthropies for the Woman's Club of Greenwich, thanked all of the club members "who tirelessly dedicated their time and effort to fundraising - in order to make these awards possible" during the 2014 Philanthropy Awards, according to a release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/womans-club-greenwich-awards-grants-11-local-groups

Stamford Barge Floated Off Rocks In Old Greenwich Waters

GREENWICH, Conn., -- The barge that drifted away from Stamford Harbor and landed on the rocks in Old Greenwich shortly before noon Wednesday was floated off early Friday morning, police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/stamford-barge-floated-rocks-old-greenwich-waters

Open Houses In Greenwich This Weekend

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen voted along party lines to appoint a new fire marshal on Thursday, April 24, according to Patch.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/open-houses-greenwich-weekend-43

Greenwich Selectmen Appoint Fire Marshal In Split Vote

The Greenwich Board of Selectmen voted along party lines to appoint a new fire marshal on Thursday, April 24, according to Patch.com.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-selectmen-appoint-fire-marshal-split-vote

Barrett Books Hosts Author Of 'Gilded Age' Book About Stamford Coast

Gordon will speak about her new book, "The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast: Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien," at 6 p.m. at Barrett Bookstore at the Norton Heights Shopping Center at 314 Heights Road, Darien.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/barrett-books-hosts-author-gilded-age-book-about-greenwich

Luxury homes outsell modest abodes

... home was set last month with the $120 million sale of a waterfront mansion on 50 acres (20 hectares) in Greenwich, Connecticut, according to Christie's International Real Estate. The New York-based brokerage marketed the property, known as Copper ...

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140503/BIZ/140509746/Luxury-homes-outsell-modest-abodes

Director Howard's Conyers Farm house on the market

Ron Howard, left, looks on as his wife, Cheryl,talks at a Town Hall meeting in Greenwich Photo: Staff File Photo, Contributed Photo Chef Michael William Batt of Food Design is joined by Cheryl Howard and Ron Howard and Gallia Batt at Food Design Catering's 10 Year Anniversary at the Equinox in Greenwich on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Photo: File Ron ... (more)

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Director-Howard-s-Conyers-Farm-house-on-the-market-5450123.php

Lauralton Hall edges Masuk 1-0

... only hit and struck out 12. LH--Alexa Dawid singled and scored on an error. Congdon struck out seven. Records: Greenwich 9-2, 7-2 FCIAC, St. Joseph 10-0, 8-0. Batteries: G--Jessie Schelz (L, 8-2) and Erin Ferguson; SJ--Nicole Williams (W, 9-0) and ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Lauralton-Hall-edges-Masuk-1-0-5450015.php

New Report ID's Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Fairfield County

... public education via email. New Canaan is highlighting the 211 resource in its print materials and town website. Greenwich is developing a "Know Your Town" card specifically for local behavioral health services. A Senate bill was proposed in ...

http://westport.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/new-report-ids-mental-health-challenges-and-solutions-in-fairfield-county-westport

Talk of tolls resurfaces in Connecticut

... got a real difficult, challenging situation ahead of us," said state Sen. Scott Frantz, a Republican representing Greenwich. "I don't think there is any other alternative other than putting in tolls and that doesn't mean I like them." As Gov. Dannel ...

http://wtnh.com/2014/05/02/talk-tolls-resurfaces-connecticut/

Greenwich uses four-run seventh inning to beat St. Joseph

Kyle Dunster of Greenwich hits during the high school baseball game between Greenwich High School and St. Joseph High School at Greenwich, Friday, May 2, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Greenwich-uses-four-run-seventh-inning-to-beat-5449908.php

Greenwich Resident Says New Jersey High School Prank Went Too Far

... in the school, the report said. "I never had a senior prank, but I've heard a lot about them in recent years," Greenwich resident Tara Perlla said. Perlla, who grew up in Fairfield, said, "I think it's OK to have a good time, but don't take it too ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-residents-say-new-jersey-high-school-prank-went-too-far

Ron Howard Lists Longtime Connecticut Lakefront Estate

Director Ron Howard, whose career spans child-acting roles in "The Andy Griffith Show," Oscar-winning movies, and the cult-favorite sitcom "Arrested Development," has listed his lakefront Greenwich, CT estate for $27.5 million.

http://www.zillow.com/blog/ron-howard-lists-greenwich-home-151286/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ZillowBlog+%28Zillow+Blog%29

On the Market: Director Ron Howard's Greenwich Estate

... wife Cheryl have built over the years in the gated community of Conyers Farm, tucked in the northern corner of Greenwich, straddling the Armonk, NY border. The couple, who owns homes in Manhattan, Los Angeles and Paris, have decided to put their ...

http://orange.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/on-the-market-director-ron-howards-conyers-farm-estate6680429

Ron Howard lists Connecticut estate for $27.5...

Hollywood director Ron Howard listed his Greenwich, Connecticut estate, asking $27.5 million for the chance to take his place in the town's posh Backcountry neighborhood.

http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2014/05/02/ron-howard-lists-connecticut-estate-for-27-5-million/

WayFounder

... Fla., according to Andrew Darmohraj, executive vice president of the American Pet Products Association , the Greenwich, Conn.-based organization responsible for the show. Brett Blumstein, a Southern California attorney, submitted his idea "for a way ...

http://www.petproductnews.com/headlines/2014/05/01/wayfounder-gives-pet-product-inventors-a-crowd-funding-alternative.aspx

Greenwich Man Gets Jail Time for Burglaries, Thefts

A Greenwich man who was arrested in connection with at least a half-dozen burglary and theft cases will serve at least three years in jail after pleading guilty to most of the charges, according to court records.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/greenwich-man-gets-jail-time-for-burglaries-thefts

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. Alcentra Capital Corp. - New York, 6.66 million shares, priced at $15 each, ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/02/4093868/initial-public-offerings-scheduled.html

Luxury home sales thrive as low end stumbles

... home was set last month with the $120 million sale of a waterfront mansion on 50 acres (20 hectares) in Greenwich, Connecticut, according to Christie's International Real Estate. The New York-based brokerage marketed the property, known as Copper ...

http://money.msn.com/home-loans/news.aspx?feed=BLOOM&date=20140502&id=17582416

Dearfoams maker R.G. Barry to be acquired for $215M by private equity firm

R.G. Barry Corp. is going private. The Pickerington-based footwear and accessories business, best known for the Dearfoams slipper brand, has agreed to be acquired for an estimated $215 million by Mill Road Capital, the Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity firm that proposed buying it in September .

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2014/05/02/dearfoams-maker-r-g-barry-acquired-for-215m-by.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_3+%28Investment+Banking+Industry+News%29

Dearfoams maker R.G. Barry being sold

... Barry becoming a subsidiary of a newly-formed corporation controlled by Mill Road, a private-investment firm in Greenwich, Conn. Mill Road already owns 9.8 percent of R.G. Barry. There are no current plans to move any of R.G. Barry's locations, ...

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/05/02/rg-barry-being-sold-mill-road-capital.html

Rick Parker: Finding His Own Space

... details. Where did you grow up? RP: I was born in New York City. When I was about five, my parents moved out to Greenwich, Connecticut. It's a suburb about 45 minutes outside the city. My dad's worked in the city ever since. I went to Greenwich High ...

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/rick-parker-finding-his-own-space-rick-parker-by-jason-crane__3459.php

Miriam L. Johnston, 93, Longtime Old Greenwich Resident

... roles. She was involved with the local Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters, the PTA, and the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center. She also served as a cub scout leader and volunteered at Greenwich Hospital. She and her husband retired ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/miriam-l-johnston-93-longtime-old-greenwich-resident

Peggy Conway, 85, Of Rye, Worked For CM Almy And Sons

... Avenue, New York, as an assistant actuary at Marsh & McClean on Wall Street and at CM Almy and Sons in Rye and Greenwich, Conn., from 1993 to 2007. She was involved with the Evergreen Twig in Rye and was an Italian language instructor at the ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/peggy-conway-85-rye-worked-cm-almy-and-sons

Greenwich's Kings Market Supplies Bags For Letter Carrier Food Drive

To make this year's Stamp Out Hunger food drive the largest yet, Neighbor to Neighbor has teamed with Kings Super Market in Old Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwichs-kings-market-supplies-bags-letter-carrier-food-drive

Greenwich Philanthropist To Discuss New Book At Library

Philanthropist and Greenwich native Adam Braun will be at the Greenwich Library along with journalist Joan Lunden to discuss his book "The Promise of a Pencil" on Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Braun founded the not-for-profit group Pencils of Promise, which has built more than 250 schools around the world.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-philanthropist-discuss-new-book-library

Carriage Barn Arts Center Benefit Planned In New Canaan

... according to a press release. The "Absolut Kuba!" exhibition highlights pieces from the private collection of Greenwich residents Terri and Steven Certilman. "Absolut Kuba!" will be on view through June 1. Tickets for "A Night In Havana" are $150 ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/carriage-barn-arts-center-benefit-planned-new-canaan

Luxury-Home Sales Jump as Low End Falters in U.S. Rebound

... home was set last month with the $120 million sale of a waterfront mansion on 50 acres (20 hectares) in Greenwich, Connecticut , according to Christie's International Real Estate. The New York-based brokerage marketed the property, known as Copper ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-02/luxury-home-sales-jump-as-low-end-falters-in-u-s-rebound.html

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Opens Doors For 'Tales Of Two Cities' Exhibit

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will open its new exhibition "Tales of Two Cities: New York & Beijing" on May 3. The new exhibition will focus on two of the world's leading centers of art and offers a visual pairing of five New York-based artists with five Beijing-based artists, according to a press release.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwichs-bruce-museum-opens-doors-tales-two-cities-exhibit

Greenwich Town Planner Diane Fox To Retire

The woman who has led the development and planning for the Town of Greenwich for more than three decades is retiring.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/greenwich-town-planner-diane-fox-to-retire

Barge breaks away from harbor

Greenwich police say they received a notification from Stamford that a barge had broken free from the mooring inside the Stamford Harbor break wall.

http://wtnh.com/2014/05/01/barge-breaks-away-harbor/

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For senior attack Luke Finneran and the Greenwich High School boys lacrosse team, Thursday's 11-8 victory over New Canaan was especially rewarding -- and for good reason.

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-lacrosse-team-beats-rival-New-5447055.php

Greenwich boys lacrosse team beats rival New Canaan

Bobby Goggin, right, of Greenwich, goes low with a shot that New Canaan goalie Trent Nader was able to block with his back leg during the high school lacrosse match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan High School at Greenwich, Thursday, May 1, 2014.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-lacrosse-team-beats-rival-New-5447055.php

Greenwich reaps conveyance tax windfall after $120M mansion sale

Greenwich Town Clerk, Carmella Budkins, with a conveyance tax check and deed documents from the recent sale of Copper Beech Farm for a record $120 million, at her office in Greenwich Town Hall, Thursday, May 1, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-reaps-conveyance-tax-windfall-after-5447027.php

Greenwich boys lacrosse team beats rival New Canaan

Bobby Goggin, right, of Greenwich, goes low with a shot that New Canaan goalie Trent Nader was able to block with his back leg during the high school lacrosse match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan High School at Greenwich, Thursday, May 1, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Greenwich-boys-lacrosse-team-beats-rival-New-5447057.php

Drifting Stamford Barge Lands On Rocks In Old Greenwich

A barge escaped its mooring in Stamford on Wednesday morning and ran aground in Old Greenwich.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/drifting-stamford-barge-lands-rocks-old-greenwich

New Report ID's Mental Health Challenges and Solutions in Fairfield County

... public education via email. New Canaan is highlighting the 211 resource in its print materials and town website. Greenwich is developing a "Know Your Town" card specifically for local behavioral health services. A Senate bill was proposed in ...

http://shelton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/new-report-ids-mental-health-challenges-and-solutions-in-fairfield-county-shelton

Vandals Try to Flood Cos Cob Home

A landlord checking on his property in town, found that someone broke a basement window, stuck a garden hose through the window and turned on the water - leaving six inches of water in the basement, according to Greenwich Police.

http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/vandals-flood-cos-cob-home-basement

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The days have grown longer, the temperature has risen and Greenwich residents Jan and Paul Crispino can't wait to go into their garage and pull out their bicycles.

http://m.ctpost.com/health/article/Just-like-riding-a-bike-5445561.php

Tracking Artist Dan Colen

... milk before heading out for a morning run. 8:43 a.m. Drives an hour from New York City to the Brant Foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, to discuss his upcoming exhibition. 10:29 a.m. Arranges layout of the guitar case installation upstairs at ...

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304117904579503643502392508?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304117904579503643502392508.html

Just like riding a bike

... be less fatigued after your ride. Cost is $2,000 and up. The days have grown longer, the temperature has risen and Greenwich residents Jan and Paul Crispino can't wait to go into their garage and pull out their bicycles. The couple, along with their ...

http://www.newstimes.com/health/article/Just-like-riding-a-bike-5445561.php

Creative commerce: Art to the Avenue puts collaboration on display

Kristin Tichy, Visual Director at Richards, left, and artist Denis Folz, right, pose for a photo with one of Folz' pieces inside the Greenwich store on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Creative-commerce-Art-to-the-Avenue-puts-5445522.php

Greenwich Remains Under Flood Watch; More Showers To Come

Fairfield County remains under a flood watch until noon on Thursday as the heaviest rain moves out of the area -- but scattered showers could still linger, according to the National Weather Service.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-remains-under-flood-watch-more-showers-come

Men's Lacrosse All-Ivy -- 2014

... Donovan (Morristown, N.J.), Harvard sophomore Devin Dwyer (Garden City, N.Y.) and Yale junior Conrad Oberbeck (Greenwich, Conn.). Donovan led the Big Red in scoring with 48 points, which was also second-best in the League behind Schreiber. Donovan ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/mlax/2013-14/releases/Mens_Lacrosse_All-Ivy_--_2014

Lee Andrews, Jr., 87, Longtime Fairfield Resident

Andrews was born March 10, 1927, in Greenwich, to Lee Andrews and Iris Andrews. Upon graduation from Greenwich High School in 1945, he joined the Army Air Corps and served through 1946.

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/lee-andrews-jr-87-longtime-fairfield-resident

YMCA of Greenwich Chooses the Neptune Benson UV Disinfection System...

... systems and aquatics components, is proud to have installed the ETS-UV disinfection system in the YMCA of Greenwich, Connecticut. Ultraviolet Disinfection systems combat the corrosive by-product of chlorine disinfection, known as chloramines. ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/pressrelease/national-press-releases/ymca-of-greenwich-chooses-the-neptune-benson-uv-disinfection-system-for-state-of-the-art-air-and-water-quality-257489641.html

Birds Of Prey At Greenwich Beach Is An Event You'll Want To Attend

... strongly recommended. 10 N. Water St. See live birds of prey from New Canaan Nature Center and learn all about how Greenwich Point is an important area for birds from Audubon Greenwich. Free. Greenwich Point Park.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/five-events-fairfield-county-youll-want-attend

Greenwich Kicks Off Art To The Avenue Celebration

Denis Folz's, Silo of Jester, painted steel, is the featured sculpture for 2014's Art to the Avenue in Greenwich that begins Thursday and finishes May 26. It will be on display in front of the arts council.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-kicks-art-avenue-celebration

William V. Dalto Jr., 82, Of Greenwich, Worked For Starlight TV

Dalto was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Greenwich, he was the son of William and Marion DaIto.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/william-v-dalto-jr-82-greenwich-worked-starlight-tv

Barrick Gold's chair lauds Glencore over BHP as a mining model

... isn't clear yet whether Thornton will hold the same sway, said Jorge Beristain, an analyst at Deutsche Bank AG in Greenwich, Connecticut. Barrick added four new independent directors on Wednesday while two long-time board members stepped down. The ...

http://mg.co.za/article/2014-05-01-barrick-golds-chair-lauds-glencore-over-bhp-as-a-mining-model/

Tag Sales In And Around Norwalk

... Fairfield is hosting a moving sale between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 30 Caroline Place in Greenwich is hosting an estate sale between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. 97 E. Elm St. in Greenwich is hosting a moving sale between ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/tag-sales-planned-fairfield-county-18

Five Events In Fairfield County You'll Want To Attend

... strongly recommended. 10 N. Water St. See live birds of prey from New Canaan Nature Center and learn all about how Greenwich Point is an important area for birds from Audubon Greenwich. Free. Greenwich Point Park.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/five-events-fairfield-county-youll-want-attend

Tag Sales In And Around Darien

... Fairfield is hosting a moving sale between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 30 Caroline Place in Greenwich is hosting an estate sale between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. 97 E. Elm St. in Greenwich is hosting a moving sale between ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/tag-sales-planned-fairfield-county-18

Greenwich Hospital To Host Educational Forums, Programs Throughout May

The Nurse Is In: A nurse is on site to take blood pressure readings and answer your health questions from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Greenwich.

http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-hospital-host-educational-forums-programs-throughout-may

Newly Listed North Stamford Manor Features Storied History

... maintaining the original design while adding modern amenities. "Private and serene yet easily accessible to nearby Greenwich and downtown Stamford, this stone and shingle home is a true classic," said William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/newly-listed-north-stamford-manor-features-storied-history

V-Day Event Raises Funds For Sexual Assault Awareness In Greenwich

... programs for the community at large, according to a press release. The Center supports the towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. About $488 has gone to V-Day, "a global activist movement to end ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/v-day-norwalk-raises-funds-sexual-assault-awareness

Doxee to Exhibit at Document Strategy Forum

San Jose, CA, May 01, 2014 -- -- Doxee, a leading global technology and services provider of enterprise-class Customer Communication Management solutions, will exhibit at Document Strategy Forum, in Greenwich, CT from May 13th to 15th, 2014.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/555597