Greenwich Roundup

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

First County Bank Foundation Grants $33,500 to Greenwich Nonprofits

First County Bank Foundation announced Tuesday that it has awarded seven Greenwich-based nonprofit agencies a total of $33,500 in grants to support the organizations' work, providing needed services in the community. "Unfortunately there are so many people and families in this area who are in need.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/first-county-bank-foundation-grants-33500-greenwich-nonprofits-0?

Thomas P. Schinto, 65, Formerly Of Greenwich, Waiter, Manero's Steak House

Schinto was born March 17, 1949, in Greenwich, Conn. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1967.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/thomas-p-schinto-65-formerly-greenwich-waiter-maneros-steak-house

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Greenwich High School standout forward Nick Bartels walked gingerly off the field with the assistance of Cardinals trainer Pete Falla during the 38th minute of Monday night's FCIAC Tournament semifinal round showdown against Staples due to a shin injury. But nothing was going to keep the Cardinals' leading scorer on the sideline once the second half commenced.

http://m.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-boys-soccer-falls-to-Greenwich-in-FCIAC-5852482.php

Staples boys soccer falls to Greenwich in FCIAC semis

Greenwich's Nick Bartels celebrates a first half goal during the Cardinals' 3-2 defeat of Staples during the FCIAC boys soccer semifinals at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-boys-soccer-falls-to-Greenwich-in-FCIAC-5852482.php

Letter: Greenwich GOP Chairman Attacks Democratic Candidate

Democrat Jill Oberlander, running against Republican Mike Bocchino for state representative in Greenwich's 150th District, keeps pressing an argument that, since Democrats have a majority in the state legislature, Greenwich needs to elect a Democrat to Hartford "to have a seat at the table." She never mentions that the Democrats' majority is mostly due to winning all 18 seats representing Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/letter-greenwich-gop-chairman-attacks-democratic-candidate

Greenwich Letter: Support Mike Bocchino In State Rep Race

... 20 years and have had the opportunity to experience his hard work and achievements over this period. Mike is a Greenwich resident who grew up in the community in which he works, raises his family, and fights so hard to preserve. Being the president ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/opinion/greenwich-letter-support-mike-bocchino-state-rep-race

Greenwich Triathlete Heads To Vermont With Hopeful, Heavy Heart

In her last race in Connecticut on Saturday, Karen Newman won the women's division of the Ghost and Goblin 5k in Westport. GREENWICH, Conn.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-triathlete-heads-vermont-hopeful-heavy-heart

Monday, October 27, 2014

Greenwich beats Staples in FCIAC boys semifinals

Greenwich's Nick Bartels celebrates a first half goal during the Cardinals' 3-2 defeat of Staples during the FCIAC boys soccer semifinals at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-beats-Staples-in-FCIAC-boys-soccer-5851615.php

Greenwich, too

Greenwich's Nick Bartels celebrates a first half goal during the Cardinals' 3-2 defeat of Staples during the FCIAC boys soccer semifinals at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Greenwich-beats-Staples-in-FCIAC-boys-soccer-5851615.php

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Greenwich advances

Greenwich's Nick Bartels celebrates a first half goal during the Cardinals' 3-2 defeat of Staples during the FCIAC boys soccer semifinals at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-beats-Staples-in-FCIAC-boys-soccer-5851615.php

Chris Christie Visits Connecticut 4th Time To Support Foley

... the state's largest tax increase, which he did again Monday, standing alongside Foley at the Spot Caf. Foley, a Greenwich businessman, repeated his core campaign message, promising to "get control over government spending so we can end this fiscal ...

http://www.courant.com/politics/elections/hc-foley-christie-1028-20141027-story.html

Lost island surfaces in governor's race

Aerial photo of Khakum Wood Lake in Greenwich, Conn. also known as Golden Pond, taken before a dredging project show the disappearance of a quarter-acre island in the middle of the 6-acre lake.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Town-Foley-not-at-fault-in-island-s-disappearance-5851269.php

Man stabbed at Greenwich housing complex

Police say a 21-year-old showed up at the hospital early Saturday morning after he said he was in a fight at Armstrong Court. Greenwich police are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for nearly stabbing a man to death in a local housing complex.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/man-stabbed-at-greenwich-housing-complex-1.9550829

Video: Greenwich High School Sports Weekly Wrap Up

... dominated in the first half. Here, Austin Longi catches an 18 yard pass for one of his two first half TDs. Next Greenwich possession, QB Matt Marzulla throws into Mustang territory and completes to Walker Manning. A false start penalty on Greenwich ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/20822/Greenwich-High-School-Sports-Weekly-Wrap-Up

Lionel South, 78, Of Greenwich

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. at FSNLOS Church, 25 Princeton St., Bridgeport. Burial will be held Nov. 15 in Jamaica, West Indies.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/lionel-south-78-greenwich

Town: Foley not at fault in island's disappearance

Aerial photo of Khakum Wood Lake in Greenwich, Conn. also known as Golden Pond, taken before a dredging project show the disappearance of a quarter-acre island in the middle of the 6-acre lake.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Town-Foley-not-at-fault-in-island-s-disappearance-5851269.php

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NJ Governor Chris Christie campaigning for Foley in Connecticut today

... at Curley's Diner in Stamford last month to highlight Foley's success in business. Christie also visited Greenwich in July for a Foley fundraising event. Governor Christie is currently serving as the chairman of the Republican Governors Association. ...

http://wtnh.com/2014/10/27/nj-governor-chris-christie-campaigning-for-foley-in-connecticut-today/

Family Centers Appeals to Greenwich Residents for Annual Hope Lights Lives Project

... culminates with a county-wide lighting on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. On that day, residents of Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton residents will adorn their lawns with luminaries to ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/family-centers-appeals-greenwich-residents-annual-hope-lights-lives-project-0?

Letter: Stanwich School Thanks Those Involved With Recent STEM Expo

... Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, MakerBot, Little Scholars, The Institute for Personal Leadership, The First Bank of Greenwich, Chinese Language School of Greenwich, Chelsea Piers Connecticut, and the Audubon of Greenwich. We would also like to thank ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-stanwich-school-thanks-those-involved-recent-stem-expo-0?

Veterans Day Parade Kicks Off Near Capitol Buiding

Four U.S. veterans have been named the Parade Grand Marshals of the 2014 Connecticut Veterans Parade, which steps off at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, near the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford. The 2014 parade grand marshal is Vice Admiral Melvin G. Williams, Jr. The three Honorary grand marshals are Lieutenant Colonel Lesbia Nieves of Manchester, Sergeant 1st Class Alex W. Seretny of Windham and Mark R. Shenkman of Greenwich.

http://www.ctnow.com/family/hc-veterans-day-parade-20141030,0,3604431.story

Four Greenwich Homes Targeted by Burglars

Greenwich Police say that burglars have targeted four homes in town in recent weeks - with the latest incident occurring Sunday night while the residents were asleep. Residents of a home on Indian Chase Drive apparently scared away burglars overnight Sunday, Oct. 26. "The residents were awakened when they heard a noise.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/four-greenwich-homes-targeted-burglars-0?

Veterans Day Parade Kicks Off Near Capitol Buiding

Four U.S. veterans have been named the Parade Grand Marshals of the 2014 Connecticut Veterans Parade, which steps off at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, near the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford. The 2014 parade grand marshal is Vice Admiral Melvin G. Williams, Jr. The three Honorary grand marshals are Lieutenant Colonel Lesbia Nieves of Manchester, Sergeant 1st Class Alex W. Seretny of Windham and Mark R. Shenkman of Greenwich.

http://www.courant.com/features/hc-veterans-day-parade-20141030-story.html

Man stabbed in Greenwich

Police say a 21-year-old showed up at the hospital early Saturday morning after he said he was in a fight at Armstrong Court. (October 27, 2014 10:06 AM) They say the 21-year-old showed up at the hospital early Saturday morning after he said he was in a fight at Armstrong Court.

http://connecticut.news12.com/news/man-stabbed-at-armstrong-court-in-greenwich-1.9550829

Blockbuster Jewish Day School/Camp Fair in New Rochelle Offers...

... most effective means of developing a child's Jewish identity," explained Evan Levy, President of Carmel Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut, and one of the organizers of the fair. Modeled after a college fair, the Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day ...

http://patch.com/new-york/newrochelle/blockbuster-jewish-day-schoolcamp-fair-offers-one-stop-shopping-options-k-through-college?

Greenwich PD investigating stabbing

Police say they were notified by the Greenwich ER that a 21 year old male patient entered the hospital with life threatening stab wounds. The victim had surgery and is expected to make a fully recovery.

http://wtnh.com/2014/10/27/greenwich-pd-investigating-stabbing/

Sanders Equities LLC Streamlines Invoice Processing with Yardi Procure to Pay

... fixed assets," said Terri Dowen, senior vice president of sales for Yardi. Sanders Equities LLC, with offices in Greenwich, Conn., and Jericho, N.Y., is a fully diversified real estate investment and management firm whose primary focus is the ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20141027005083/en

Norwalk Man Stabbed During Weekend Argument

Greenwich Police are seeking the public's help in their investigation into the weekend stabbing at the Armstrong Court public housing complex on Hamilton Avenue which left a Norwalk man with life-threatening injuries. In a statement Monday morning, police said, "Over the weekend the Greenwich Police Department was notified of a male patient who had appeared at the Greenwich Hospital Emergency Room who had received life-threatening stab wounds.

http://patch.com/connecticut/norwalk/norwalk-man-stabbed-during-weekend-argument-0?

Police: Norwalk Man Suffers Near-Fatal Stab Wounds In Greenwich

A 21-year-old man with tight lips but gaping knife wounds is at the center of a stabbing that police said occurred early Saturday at Armstrong Court in Greenwich. The Norwalk resident was taken to Greenwich Hospital by acquaintances with life-threatening stab wounds from an altercation that took place shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, Greenwich Police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-norwalk-man-suffers-near-fatal-stab-wounds-greenwich

Letter: Oberlander 'Will Best Advocate for Women's, Girls' Rights'

I write to strongly endorse Jill Oberlander for State Representative because Jill will defend and enhance the rights and opportunities for women in Greenwich and throughout the State. As a longtime advocate for women and girls on the state and regional level, I know well the profound challenges women face, including dramatically higher incidence of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, poverty, wage and job discrimination, workplace harassment, lack of healthcare and child care, as well as barriers to leadership and advancement in a variety of arenas.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-oberlander-will-best-advocate-womens-girls-rights-0?

Joan Chiello, 81, Of Greenwich

Chiello is survived by her sister, Carmella Kosinski of Stamford; and brother, Anthony, of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews in Connecticut, North Carolina, Florida and Arizona. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Mary and Anne; brothers, Angelo, Michael and William; and nephews, Jason and Raymond.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joan-chiello-81-greenwich

First Reserve Selects iLEVEL to Monitor Portfolio

... and downstream, including resources, equipment and services and infrastructure. First Reserve has offices in Greenwich, CT; Houston, TX; London, U.K. and Hong Kong. Please visit www.firstreserve.com for more information. iLEVEL offers a ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20141027005659&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Police: Man Stabbed In Greenwich Public Housing Complex

... Detectives lack solid leads for a few reasons, they said: No one called police until acquaintances took the man to Greenwich Hospital and emergency room staff alerted police. Also, the man provided limited information about what had happened and ...

http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-greenwich-stabbing-1028-20141027-story.html

Sanders Equities LLC Streamlines Invoice Processing with Yardi Procure to Pay

First Reserve Selects iLEVEL to Monitor Portfolio

Greenwich Police Seek Clues in Weekend Stabbing

Greenwich Police are seeking the public's help in their investigation into the weekend stabbing at the Armstrong Court public housing complex on Hamilton Avenue which left a man with life-threatening injuries. In a statement Monday morning, police said, "Over the weekend the Greenwich Police Department was notified of a male patient who had appeared at the Greenwich Hospital Emergency Room who had received life-threatening stab wounds.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-police-seek-clues-weekend-stabbing-0?

Jack Kelly:

If Republicans win control of both the House and Senate, "the interests of billionaires will come before the needs of the middle class," President Barack Obama said at a $32,500-a-plate fundraiser at the $16 million Greenwich, Connecticut, estate of a billionaire named Rich Richman. You can't top that remark for hypocrisy or the setting for irony.

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/1014/jkelly102714.php3

Sales Fall, But Average Home Price Climbs 31% In Greenwich

Greenwich real estate activity in the third quarter reflected a countywide trend of declining sales but higher single home values. Sales fell 8 percent in the third quarter in Greenwich compared to the third quarter in 2013.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/sales-fall-average-home-price-climbs-31-greenwich

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Miss A Meeting in Greenwich? GCTV Has You Covered

Greenwich Community Television, the local government access channel, broadcasts live and recorded meetings of various Greenwich boards, agencies and organizations.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/miss-meeting-greenwich-gctv-has-you-covered-0?

Letter: Bocchino 'Understands Issues, Problems Facing Residents'

I have had the privilege of knowing Mike Bocchino since we were 12 years old while attending Greenwich Public schools together. Mike has always been the person to give 150% and stands out as a natural leader.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-bocchino-understands-issues-problems-facing-residents-0?

Following Crash, Greenwich Teen Faces Forgery, Criminal Impersonation Charges

A Greenwich teen is facing criminal impersonation and forgery charges lodged by Greenwich Police investigating a two-car crash that left the teen and two others injured. According to police spokesman Lt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/following-crash-greenwich-teen-faces-forgery-criminal-impersonation-charges-0?

The October 2014 Greenwich Real Estate Report

So far in October we have 30 sales of single family homes reported on the Greenwich MLS this compares to only 31 sales for the entire month of September, but then September 2014 was a funny month. July and August had 95 sales and 84 home sales recorded at the Greenwich Town Clerk's office.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/october-2014-greenwich-real-estate-report-0?

President Obama's Raw Deal

Stamford Woman Accused of Writing a Counterfeit Check Faces Larceny Charge

A woman is facing a third-degree larceny charge in connection with the use of what Greenwich Police said was a counterfeit check earlier this year. Tacoya T. Moss, 25, of 34 Fourth St., Stamford, was arrested at her home on Oct. 23 by detectives who had obtained an arrest warrant, according to a police report.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/stamford-woman-accused-writing-counterfeit-check-faces-larceny-charge-0?

Merritt Parkway Car Fire Tops Greenwich Week's News

No one was injured in a car fire on the southbound Merritt Parkway between Exits 28 and 27 in Greenwich. The Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich announced that two students -- Grace Isford and Virginia Blessing -- have been named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/merritt-parkway-car-fire-tops-greenwich-week-s-news

Greenwich Housing Authority Plans Renovation, Expansion of Armstrong Court Apartments

A top to bottom renovation and expansion of one of Greenwich's first public housing complexes was unveiled Friday at the meeting of the Board of Selectmen who must approve a Municipal Improvement status for the project to proceed. Built back in 1954, the 144-unit complex on Hamilton Avenue - located between Booth Place and the Bimbo Bakeries complex on Hamilton Avenue - is scheduled for a complete renovation that will involve relocation of residents and the creation of 51 new housing units for senior citizens.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-housing-authority-plans-renovation-expansion-armstrong-court-apartments?

Jack Kelly / Obama's Raw Deal

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Stamford's corporate tax program continues to grow

... in front of his business in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Massi recently moved his business from Greenwich to Stamford to take advantage of the tax credits from the Enterprise Zone, which gives businesses a five-year, 80 percent local ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleGallery/Stamford-s-corporate-tax-program-continues-to-grow-5848100.php

Stamford's corporate tax program continues to grow

... in front of his business in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Massi recently moved his business from Greenwich to Stamford to take advantage of the tax credits from the Enterprise Zone, which gives businesses a five-year, 80 percent local ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Stamford-s-corporate-tax-program-continues-to-grow-5848100.php

Ashlee Simpson wants a child with Evan Ross

... love to have a huge family. The romantic ceremony took place earlier this year at Ross' mother's lavish home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Bronx has experience at being an older brother as his father Wentz, has a two-month-old son with his girlfriend ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/2014/fullnews-118301.html

Kristen Marie Faugno, 27; Cos Cob Resident

... cousins. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Castiglione Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/kristen-marie-faugno-27-cos-cob-resident-0?

Letter: Bocchino 'Knows the Issues; Loves the Town'

... Really? Bocchino touts his business experience and extensive community involvement with in-depth knowledge of how Greenwich operates. Oberlander, a long time New York resident, says her stint at the MTA and being a New York lawyer are her best ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-bocchino-knows-issues-loves-town-0?

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Drivers are seven times more likely to pass a Porsche cruising down the streets of Greenwich than the rest of the nation, a Hearst Connecticut Newspapers analysis of data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles finds. If all things were equal, and Greenwich had the same rate of Porsches on the road as the rest of the nation, there would be about 24 of the high-performance German cars per 10,000 residents.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-s-love-of-luxury-cars-5847487.php

Greenwich's love of luxury cars

Drivers are seven times more likely to pass a Porsche cruising down the streets of Greenwich than the rest of the nation, a Hearst Connecticut Newspapers analysis of data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles finds. If all things were equal, and Greenwich had the same rate of Porsches on the road as the rest of the nation, there would be about 24 of the high-performance German cars per 10,000 residents.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-s-love-of-luxury-cars-5847487.php

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Pedro Martinez

Martnez, who has owned a home in Greenwich, turns 43 on Saturday. The pitcher was born Oct. 25, 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/celebrations/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-pedro-mart-nez

Greenwich Vet Offers Microchip Clinic To Protect Pets If They Get Lost

A modest microchip might save a dog owner from heartache. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, pet owners can have a microchip inserted into their beloved pooch - or cat - by veterinarian Orlaith Carr of Greenwich Animal Hospital.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-vet-offers-microchip-clinic-protect-pets-if-they-get-lost

Ashlee Simpson wants a child with Evan Ross

Snapping Up Oil Stocks

... Partners jumped in to buy some of the oil and gas stocks that were leading the plunge. The $486 million-in-assets Greenwich, Conn., hedge fund is "event driven," and the crack in equity and oil prices offered exactly the type of event it's designed ...

http://online.barrons.com/articles/buying-cheap-oil-stocks-1414218512?mod=BOL_hp_mag

Dixon: The man in the way of Foley and Malloy

... in Connecticut's political community believe Visconti will belly up and tell his supporters to vote for the Greenwich investor. But I think Visconti is too loyal to his grassroots supporters, like the slightly miffed guy wearing the "Wisconsin" ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dixon-The-man-in-the-way-of-Foley-and-Malloy-5830477.php

Wind turbine farm in NW Ohio sold

Starwood Energy Group Global LLC, a private investment firm that deals in energy infrastructure, has acquired a 250-megawatt wind turbine farm, the Northwest Ohio Wind Project, located in Van Wert and Paulding Counties. Starwood, of Greenwich, Conn., said its investment affiliate purchased the wind farm from Trishe Resources Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2014/10/25/Wind-turbine-farm-in-NW-Ohio-sold.html

Friday, October 24, 2014

Greenwich routs Warde

Greenwich running back Austin Longo runs through a slew of Fairfield Warde defenders in the high school football game between Greenwich and Fairfield Warde at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn. Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-routs-Warde-to-move-above-500-5846323.php

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Drivers are seven times more likely to pass a Porsche cruising down the streets of Greenwich than the rest of the nation, a Hearst Connecticut Newspapers analysis of data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles finds. If all things were equal, and Greenwich had the same rate of Porsches on the road as the rest of the nation, there would be about 24 of the high-performance German cars per 10,000 residents.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-s-love-of-luxury-cars-5846293.php

Greenwich's love of luxury cars

Drivers are seven times more likely to pass a Porsche cruising down the streets of Greenwich than the rest of the nation, a Hearst Connecticut Newspapers analysis of data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles finds. If all things were equal, and Greenwich had the same rate of Porsches on the road as the rest of the nation, there would be about 24 of the high-performance German cars per 10,000 residents.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-s-love-of-luxury-cars-5846293.php

Letter: As an RTM Member Oberlander 'Demonstrated Skills Necessary To Be an Effective Legislator'

... record of support for important Town institutions and work on important Town issues. I believe Jill will represent Greenwich well as the 150th's state Assemblywoman. John Adams said, "Facts are stubborn things". Asking questions is essential to ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-rtm-member-oberlander-demonstrated-skills-necessary-be-effective-legislator?

Burglars Pilfer Power Equipment from a Greenwich Park, Golf Club

Burglars broke into two separate storage sheds at the opposite ends of town and got away with thousands of dollars worth of lawn maintenance and snow removal equipment, according to Greenwich Police. One theft occurred in northwest Greenwich at the Tamarack Country Club on Locust Road.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/burglars-pilfer-power-equipment-greenwich-park-golf-club-0?

The Mall at Wellington Green sold for $341M

The Greenwich, Conn.-based company, through affiliate TM Wellington Green Mall, paid $341 million for the 1.27 million-square-foot retail center. The deal included the Nordstrom and City Furniture anchor spaces, but not the buildings owned by Macy's , J.C. Penney and Dillard's .

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2014/10/24/the-mall-at-wellington-green-sold-for-341m.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_58+%28Retailing+Industry+News%29

Staples Fails to Make Newsweek Top High School List

Newsweek magazine has released its annual list of the Top 500 high schools in the United States, and 13 Connecticut high schools, including one in Fairfield and Greenwich, made the list. But Westport's Staples High School, named by Newsweek No.

http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/50828/

Letter: Oberlander 'Asks the Tough Questions that Need To Be Asked in Hartford'

... been absent for several decades. Further, I am confident that Jill will work collaboratively with the returning Greenwich delegates. I am voting for Jill not for partisan reasons, but because I believe her to be the most qualified candidate who will ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-oberlander-asks-tough-questions-need-be-asked-hartford-0?

MakerBot CEO: No New Hardware at CES

Before joining the company as "Head of People" in 2011, Lawton spent ten years in retail, running her own bookstore in Greenwich, Connecticut. And though physical book selling might appear the polar opposite of 3D printing, which takes digital ideas and makes them physical, Lawton told me she learned a lot in the "down and dirty" retail business.

http://mashable.com/2014/10/24/makerbot-ceo-no-new-hardware-at-ces/?utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner

First County Bank Selects 3001 Stamford Square for its New Headquarters

... founded over 160 years ago, is a $1.3 billion independent mutual community bank with 15 branches in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Westport. "We are thrilled that First County Bank, a highly regarded bank in our community, has ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/First-County-Bank-Selects-3001-Stamford-Square-for-its-New-Headquarters22228.shtml

Louise Hipkins, 87, Former Greenwich Resident

Hipkins was born June 20, 1927, in N.Y., N.Y., to Ernest Francis and Katherine Cowles. She had spent her entire life in Greenwich before moving to Granby eight years ago.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/louise-hipkins-87-former-greenwich-resident

Ashlee Simpson wants another baby

... two huge families." The couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony held at his mother Diana Ross' lavish home in Greenwich, Connecticut, on August 30. Bronx already has some experience of being a big brother, as Pete also has two-month-old son, ...

http://www.insidehalton.com/whatson-story/4942133-ashlee-simpson-wants-another-baby/

First County Bank Plans Move To Stamford Square

First County Bank has chosen 3001 Stamford Square as the new location for the bank's executive offices, The Ashforth Company announced this week. Moving about 50 employees from its current locations in Stamford, First County Bank will occupy nearly 19,700 square feet of space on the first floor of the building developed, owned and managed by Ashforth at 3001 Summer St. First County Bank, founded over 160 years ago, is a $1.3 billion independent mutual community bank with 15 branches in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Westport.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/business/first-county-bank-plans-move-stamford-square

Ashlee Simpson wants another baby

... a massive family. The couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony held at his mother Diana Ross ' lavish home in Greenwich, Connecticut, on August 30. Bronx already has some experience of being a big brother, as Pete also has two-month-old son, ...

http://www.contactmusic.com/story/ashlee-simpson-wants-another-baby_4426644

Billionaire Mario Gabelli Sells Greenwich Home For $10.3 Million

Gabelli, who Forbes Magazine recently named as one of the 400 wealthiest people in the world, sold his two-story, 5,534-square-foot home at 135 Field Point Road. His wife, Regina, still owns a 9,411 square-foot home on the same street.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/billionaire-mario-gabelli-sells-greenwich-home-103-million

Exhibit On Antarctica Opens At Greenwich's Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum travels to the southern end of the world for its new exhibition, Antarctica: Photographs by Diane Tuft, from Oct. 28 through Feb. 1. This show, underwritten by Gabelli Funds and the Charles M. and Deborah G. Royce Exhibition Fund, features large-format photographs, many more than three feet wide, by Diane Tuft . She is a New York-based mixed-media artist and photographer.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/exhibit-antarctica-opens-greenwichs-bruce-museum

CHAR In Greenwich Offers Deals For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

... (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia) -- eight if you count the lone CHAR in Greenwich. The organization is a collaboration of 200 restaurants and businesses promoting New York's Hudson Valley as a premier culinary ...

http://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/char-greenwich-offers-deals-hudson-valley-restaurant-week

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Debate goes on without Foley

... Visconti joked after his one-on-one audience with Malloy. While Malloy and Visconti were piling on Foley, the Greenwich private equity manager and former U.S. ambassador did a taping of the Sunday political talk show, "Face the State," at rival CBS ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Minus-Foley-Malloy-and-Visconti-debate-5843881.php

Tightly knit group makes shawls for cancer patients

Knitting volunteer, Judy Caravella of Cos Cob, knits a shawl prior to the celebration for the 2,000th shawl created and distributed to the Greenwich Hospital Oncology Department as part of the "Healing Shawl" program done by volunteers at Greenwich Hospital, Conn., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The 2000th shawl was done by Mary Fox of Greenwich who Betsy Corman, oncology volunteer coordinator for Greenwich Hospital, called, "flying fingers.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Tightly-knit-group-makes-shawls-for-cancer-5844043.php

Title-minded New Canaan faces test in Staples

Greenwich's James Kitt defends a pass from New Canaan quarterback Michael Collins in New Canaan's 35-20 win over Greenwich in the high school football game at New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn. Saturday, Sept.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Title-minded-New-Canaan-faces-test-in-Staples-5843818.php

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... Visconti joked after his one-on-one audience with Malloy. While Malloy and Visconti were piling on Foley, the Greenwich private equity manager and former U.S. ambassador did a taping of the Sunday political talk show, "Face the State," at rival ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Minus-Foley-Malloy-and-Visconti-debate-5843881.php

Volunteer group at Greenwich Hospital makes shawls for cancer patients

Knitting volunteer, Judy Caravella of Cos Cob, knits a shawl prior to the celebration for the 2,000th shawl created and distributed to the Greenwich Hospital Oncology Department as part of the "Healing Shawl" program done by volunteers at Greenwich Hospital, Conn., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The 2000th shawl was done by Mary Fox of Greenwich who Betsy Corman, oncology volunteer coordinator for Greenwich Hospital, called, "flying fingers.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/printpromotion/article/Volunteer-group-at-Greenwich-Hospital-makes-5843934.php

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... Visconti joked after his one-on-one audience with Malloy. While Malloy and Visconti were piling on Foley, the Greenwich private equity manager and former U.S. ambassador did a taping of the Sunday political talk show, "Face the State," at rival ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Minus-Foley-Malloy-and-Visconti-debate-5843881.php

Greenwich Office Park unveils new look

CBRE Director of Project Management Deborah Catalano shows off the second floor workspace with a view of the duck pond during the re-opening of Greenwich Office Park in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-Office-Park-unveils-new-look-5843465.php

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Brokers from around Fairfield and Westchester counties gathered at Greenwich Office Park Thursday morning to take in the sights at a newly renovated office space, the first of several projects that will transform the formerly monolithic cluster into a more modern destination. The park, built as a headquarters for UPS in the 1970s, went under the knife recently for $14 million in renovations, and is making its debut as a LEED-certified option with about 40,000 square feet of office space up for grabs in the newest section.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-Office-Park-unveils-new-look-5843465.php

Greenwich Office Park unveils new look

CBRE Director of Project Management Deborah Catalano shows off the second floor workspace with a view of the duck pond during the re-opening of Greenwich Office Park in Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-Office-Park-unveils-new-look-5843465.php

Vinny Paz movie to begin shooting next month

The Providence Journal reports that East Greenwich-based Verdi Productions President Chad Verdi and Paz were at Twin River casino in Lincoln on Thursday scouting filming locations for "Bleed for This." Paz said his life has "always been a movie" and "always been crazy" but that he wouldn't have it any other way.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Vinny-Paz-movie-to-begin-shooting-next-month-5843210.php

Recommended Shakespeare Theatre group has tax credit, low debt strategy

... and operator of Stratford's Shakespeare Theatre. The conglomeration includes principals from Lockwood and Mead, a Greenwich real estate development company; Reid & Reige, a Hartford law firm with specialists in nonprofit organizations; GTL ...

http://www.milfordmirror.com/25242/recommended-shakespeare-theatre-group-has-tax-credit-low-debt-strategy/

No Injuries Reported In Car Fire On Merritt Parkway In Greenwich

The southbound Merritt Parkway was partially reopened by 2:10 p.m. after a car fire, but Greenwich police warned of long traffic delays in the area. The car fire, which was reported between Exits 28 and 27 at 1:35 p.m., was extinguished by the Greenwich Fire Department.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/no-injuries-reported-car-fire-merritt-parkway-greenwich

Letter: Oberlander Will Provide 'A Strong Voice for Greenwich in State Assembly Majority Caucus'

Jill Oberlander will be an outstanding State Representative for the 150th District. Jill has shown us her warmth, intelligence and skill as an advocate for Greenwich .

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/letter-oberlander-will-provide-strong-voice-greenwich-state-assembly-majority-caucus?

Ill-fated WWII train inspires author's latest tale

Ayelet Waldman was inspired by the Hungarian Gold Train when it came to her latest book, "Love and Treasure." She will share the story behind the story at a talk in Greenwich, Conn., on Oct. 30, 2014.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ill-fated-WWII-train-inspires-author-s-latest-tale-5842898.php

Two Convent Of The Sacred Heart Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich announced that two students have been named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Virginia Blessing and Grace Isford, both Greenwich residents, scored in the Top 1 percent on the PSATs in order to qualify.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/two-convent-sacred-heart-students-named-national-merit-semifinalists

Schools Hosting 'Greenwich Reads Together' Programs

GREENWICH, Conn. As part of the communitywide reading program "Greenwich Reads Together," the town's public schools will host several programs and discussion groups to coincide with the community's reading of "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/schools-hosting-greenwich-reads-together-programs

MaxPreps' Video Shows Crazy End To Football Win At Greenwich's Brunswick

Brunswick's football team scored a touchdown on a trick play in the final seconds Saturday to give the Greenwich team a 28-21 win over Salisbury.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/maxpreps-video-shows-crazy-end-football-win-greenwichs-brunswick

Flu Season Has Arrived Early in Greenwich

Even though it's weeks before the annual flu season typically kicks in, Greenwich already has had one reported case of influenza. Town Health Director Caroline Baisley said, "It's an early start.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/flu-season-has-arrived-early-greenwich-0?

Greenwich Sea Lovers: Tickets Still Available for Final Study Cruises on Aquarium's 'Oceanic'

After 34 years of being a sturdy worthy vessel for environmental education on Long Island Sound, the research vessel Oceanic will chug back into Norwalk harbor this Sunday from its final public outing with The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. You can be part of it.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-sea-lovers-tickets-still-available-final-study-cruises-aquariums-oceanic?

First Church Greenwich Volunteers Cook for Soup Kitchen

Volunteers from The First Congregational Church of Greenwich have been cooking and serving food each month for the New Covenant House soup kitchen in Stamford for many, many years. This is a much beloved Outreach program.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/first-church-volunteers-cook-soup-kitchen-0?

Diane Hatheway Dannemann

Born in Greenwich, CT, and raised in Stamford, Diane was a 1971 graduate of Rippowam High School and a 1975 graduate of Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

http://www.recordonline.com/article/20141023/OBITUARIES/310239997/101116/NEWS

Malloy, Foley neck-and-neck in latest Quinnipiac poll

... climbed six points over the past two weeks: 46 percent of voters now have an unfavorable opinion of the Greenwich businessman, compared to 40 percent on Oct. 8, while those viewing him favorably dropped a point, from 41 percent to 40 percent. One ...

http://www.theday.com/article/20141022/NWS01/141029934/1017