Greenwich Roundup

Friday, December 28, 2012

Wilton Weather: Shot Of Snow On Saturday

More wintry weather is headed to Fairfield County, with around 4 inches of snow forecast from Greenwich to Norwalk to Danbury to Fairfield.

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-weather-shot-snow-saturday

Housing Market That Caused Recession May Fuel Recover Reports Greenwich Moves

... and the National Association of Realtors report sales of existing homes at 11% higher than last year. About Greenwich Moves Greenwich Moves ( http://www.greenwichmoves.com/ ) provides those seeking information on selling and buying of property in ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/housing-market-that-caused-recession-may-fuel-recover-reports-greenwich-moves-191896.htm

Joseph Strazza, 81, Stamford Refuse Company Owner

He was born March 18, 1931, in Greenwich to Joseph and Carmella Genise-Strazza. He was a resident of Greenwich for 70 years before moving to Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joseph-strazza-81-stamford-refuse-company-owner

Zilita 'Zil' Black, 90, Of Stamford

... called many places home, including Nicaragua, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Greenwich. Her family said wherever she lived, she volunteered her time and talents to those around her. She was involved in summer ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/zilita-zil-black-90-stamford

Trumbull Porricelli's Closing Down for Good Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.

... 2002, and was one of three stores operated by the Porricelli's family. The store located in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich closed in 2009 and the store located in Old Greenwich was sold to Kings Food Markets in October 2012, Porricelli said. ...

http://trumbull.patch.com/articles/trumbull-porricelli-s-closing-down-dec-29-at-8-p-m

Greenwich girls basketball team downs Darien in overtime

Having already lost three games by three points or less, the Greenwich High School girls basketball team was determined not to suffer the same fate against rival Darien on Thursday.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Greenwich-girls-basketball-team-downs-Darien-in-4151861.php

Darien boys basketball team beats Greenwich in OT in LaVista Tournament

Greenwich's Leonel Hyatt takes a shot as he is defended by Darien's Henry Baldwin, left, and George Phillips, right, during the Tony LaVista Tournament on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Darien High School.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-boys-basketball-team-beats-Greenwich-in-OT-4151860.php

Greenwich Police: Woman Leaves Kids Unattended In Car

GREENWICH, Conn. A New York woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children unattended in a car for an extended period of time, according to Greenwich police.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-woman-leaves-kids-unattended-car

Porricelli's Market closes its doors Saturday

... said. The store opened in April of 2002, the third in a small chain of stores that included two locations in Greenwich, one in the Cos Cob section and another in Old Greenwich. The Cos Cob store closed in 2009 and the Old Greenwich store was sold to ...

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/trumbulltimes/news/localnews/135254-porricellis-market-closes-its-doors-saturday.html

Cos Cob School principal moves on to Ridgefield

... level. Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said, "Kim Beck has given her head, heart, and hand to the Greenwich Public Schools for 11 years. From the first day we met, she has stood out for her educational expertise and passion for student ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101798-cos-cob-school-principal-moves-on-to-ridgefield.html

A look back at 2012 in Darien

... grabs her goalie Caylee Waters during a timeout in the first half of the FCIAC girls lacrosse finals between Greenwich High School and Darien High School at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday, May 25, 2012. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/A-look-back-at-2012-in-Darien-4151559.php

How Al Roker Lost 135 Pounds and Gained Faith in Himself

... me as the fat guy," says Roker, photographed with his tailor, Tullio Giannitti, at Richards department store in Greenwich, Conn., on Nov. 30. Winning that battle has not been easy. Roker, an avowed foodie, has wrestled with his weight since ...

http://www.parade.com/celebrity/celebrity-parade/2012/12/30-how-al-roker-lost-135-pounds-gained-faith-in-himself.html?npId=171

Woman Faces Charge After Tots Found in Parked Car

A woman faces a charge of leaving a child under 12 unsupervised in a public place after Greenwich Police found two youngsters alone inside a parked car at the Riverside Commons shopping center Dec.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/woman-faces-charge-after-tots-found-in-parked-car

What To Do In New Canaan This Weekend

... Basketball Tournament. New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road. Sunday, Dec.30 Joel Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich: Noon to 5 p.m. The Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich is in the newly renovated Kiernan Hall and will feature four ...

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-new-canaan-weekend-11

Connecticut Senate Race Was 4th Most Expensive in Country

... from outside sources, the website says. McMahon, the multi-millionaire former head of the WWE who lives in Greenwich, used $49 million of her own money on her failed effort to capture the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Joseph Lieberman. This ...

http://stratford.patch.com/articles/connecticut-senate-race-was-4th-most-expensive-in-country-9da57460

What To Do In And Around Wilton This Weekend

... for non-members. Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Sunday, Dec. 30 Joel Oppenheimer Gallery at Audubon Greenwich: noon to 5 p.m. The Oppenheimer Gallery will feature four exhibits a year in the newly renovated Kiernan Hall. The first ...

http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-wilton-weekend

Produce-laden Truck Crash Causes Mid-Morning I-95 Traffic Mess

... the Jersey barrier for a considerable distance. The box was on the guardrails and the cab on the ground," said Greenwich Deputy Fire Chief Keith Millette. The box portion of the truck was almost completely ripped off the cab, Millette said. Engine ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/produce-laden-truck-crash-causes-mid-morning-i-95-traffic-mess

What To Do In And Around Greenwich This Weekend

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look a some events happening in Greenwich this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-greenwich-weekend

What Is Your New Year's Resolution, Greenwich?

GREENWICH, Conn. New Year's Day is fast approaching and The Greenwich Daily Voice wants to know what you expect in 2013.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/what-your-new-years-resolution-greenwich