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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Nor'easter bearing downSchools, airlines close; utilities brace for impact



... into the region. Fairfield CT 11/7/12 A woman waits for the bus in the snow, during the Nor'easter on East Putnam, Greenwich Conn., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Photo: Helen Neafsey / Greenwich Time A woman walks with an umbrella in the snow on ...

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Nor-easter-bearing-down-on-Connecticut-4015701.php

As Winter Storm 'Athena' Moves In, Greenwich Urging Coastline Evacuation



Say it ain't snow...as Greenwich and the rest of the tri-state region continues its collective recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the first named winter storm of the season-Athena is dropping snow and sleet Wednesday afternoon.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/as-winter-storm-athena-moves-in-greenwich-urging-coastline-evacuation

Election 2012: Greenwich Republicans have big wins



Given that it was another night of domination for the Greenwich Republican Party in town, Republican Town Committee Chairman Jim Campbell had a few ideas about how to redraw the map.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101446-election-2012-greenwich-republicans-have-big-wins.html

McMahon taps out in Senate run, Murphy cruises to victory



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Ms. McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101447-mcmahon-taps-out-in-senate-run-murphy-cruises-to-victory.html

Town warns of winter storm's impact, voluntary evacuation of coastal areas encouraged



... system, GPD Capt. Mark Kordick said that the storm is expected to increase in intensity as it moves into Greenwich on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Capt. Kordick said that the latest forecast models show an extended period of high winds and ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101469-town-warns-of-winter-storms-impact-volunary-evacuation-of-coastal-areas-encouraged.html

Frantz cruises to third term



... for state represenative of the 149th District. Democratic candidates for the General Assembly gathered at the Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Ave., to view election night results on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Photo: Amy Mortensen / Connecticut ...

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Frantz-cruises-to-third-term-in-state-Senate-4016077.php

Murphy claims victory in U.S. Senate race



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thevalleygazette/news/localnews/133157-murphy-claims-victory-in-us-senate-race.html

Greenwich Dems Lick Wounds After Losing Hard Fought State Races



It was another tough election for Greenwich Democrats who this year put up four candidates for the state General Assembly only to have all four lose.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-dems-lick-their-wounds-after-losing-hard-fought-state-races

Castro appointed to CAIS board of directors



Marjorie Castro, Head of Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools .

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101413-castro-appointed-to-cais-board-of-directors.html

After school and evening activities cancelled for Greenwich Public Schools



Superintendent of Schools William McKersie has officially cancelled all Greenwich Public Schools after school and evening activities for today, Wednesday, Nov.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101445-after-school-and-evening-activities-cancelled-for-greenwich-public-schools.html

McMahon loses in her second run for U.S. Senate



... in her quest for the United States Senate. Two years after losing to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, McMahon, a Greenwich resident, was defeated Tuesday night by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-5th District). Many polls had shown a tight race going into ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/133147-mcmahon-loses-in-her-second-run-for-us-senate.html

Himes wins third term



... to re-election. This time he even brought his hometown with him. For the first time, the Cos Cob resident won Greenwich, edging Mr. Obsitnik by a 14,433-to-14,021 margin. Himes called it a "tough and long campaign," particularly since the election ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/133148-himes-wins-third-term.html

Stock Downgrades: Time to Take Profits in AOL?



... pads, skidded 6.84% as it became obvious yesterday's election will still be powerless to prevent our fiscal cliff. Greenwich Connecticut-based candle-maker Blyth (BTH) fell 3.11% during the day and lost a further 2.12% after-hours. Clearly the hedge ...

http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/255EDJI-upgrades-downgrades-initiations-stock-market/11/7/2012/id/45632

Greenwich Votes GOP for President, U.S. House, Senate



GREENWICH, Conn. President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term in office, but Greenwich voted Tuesday for former Massachusetts Gov.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/greenwich-votes-gop-president-us-house-senate

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

U.S. Senate, House candidates await fates



... who's retiring. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. McMahon and Democratic opponent Chris Murphy are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/U-S-Senate-House-candidates-await-fates-4013833.php

At 6 p.m., 64.7 percent of Darien voters go to the polls



... half the eligible voters, so that's crazy." Jessica Scott , a District 5 resident, had just finished work in Greenwich when she headed for the polling place. "I figured, let me go now rather than later," Scott said. "I'm excited to vote." Rob ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/At-6-p-m-64-7-percent-of-Darien-voters-go-to-4012434.php

U.S. House District 4: Jim Himes vs Steve Obsitnik



Counting begins at 8 p.m. to determine if Democrat Jim Himes of Greenwich was able to hold off a challenge from Republican political newcomer Steve Obsitnik of Westport of win a third consecutive term in his 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ct-4th-district-jim-himes-steve-obsitnik-1107-20121101,0,6308154.story

Large voter turnout for Senate race



... appears to be among the most expensive races ever held in the nation. McMahon voted at the North Street School in Greenwich Tuesday. She has now spent close to $100 million of her own money in her two senate bids, the largest amount of personal ...

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/large-voter-turnout-for-pricey-senate-race

Spot the candidates



Dispatch from Greenwich Time correspondent Jay Polansky: Greenwich resident Austin Clark has a penchant for spotting candidates at the polls.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_307849/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=vunhBS0a&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=5

Election 2012: Voters make their decisions



Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon walks with her ballot in hand while voting in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, Nov.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Election-2012-Voters-make-their-decisions-51966.php

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