09/24/11 Linda McMahon Says,"What A week"

Dear Greenwich Friends, I kicked of my campaign this week with a jobs tour across the state that began with my announcement speech at a small business in Southington and ended last night with a kick-off barbecue and headquarters opening in North Haven with 250 supporters. In between these two great events, I traveled to meet with 15 different small businesses. Our conversations were 100% focused on what needs to be done to put Connecticut back to work. Over and over I heard the same thing from the people across the state: We cannot continue sending the same politicians to Washington and expect a different result. The people of our state deserve a proven jobs creator who will fight in Washington for Connecticut families and small business owners. I am problem solver who knows what it takes to create jobs and will fight to lower taxes, reduce regulations and cut spending so we can put the hard working families of Connecticut back to work. Sincerely, Linda P.S. Will you join our team? Click here to volunteer. ================================= Please send your comments, news tips and press releases to GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com

09/24/11 Superintendent Gives Update on GHS Fields and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 76° 63° Tomorrow 77° 65° September 24, 2011 Your News September 24, 2011 Superintendent Gives Update on GHS Fields Sue Rogers | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 Comments More information to be available next week, some of it weather permitting. RTM Approves $1.165 Million For Environmental Testing at GHS Patrick Barnard | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 Comments Environmental testing will determine scope and cost of remediation project; report to be presented by end of March. Suicidal Squirrels? Or Are They Just Nuts? Carrie Jacobson | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 Comments Many acorns, many beechnuts, many hazelnuts mean many squirrels and many squirrel deaths This Week in Photos Patch Staff | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 Comments Your Patch local editor and those from surrounding communities choose their favorite photos from the past week. Greenwich Crushes Bassick, 49-8 Bob Birge | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 Comments Cardinals put away Friday's game early by jumping out to 28-0 lead after the first quarter See more News » Opinion September 24, 2011 'Class Warfare' - An Educating Read on the School System | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Steven Brill's 'Class Warfare' outlines problems with nation's educational system. See more Opinion » Things to Do September 24, 2011 2:30pm Rally to Celebrate Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" To celebrate the full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, … 11:00am Conquering the College Admissions Essay This class is open to Teens looking to find an easier way to tackle their college entrance essay. Author Alan Gelb, and college … 11:00am BLUES, VIEWS & BBQ  Blues, Views & BBQ is a three-day, down-home festival of finger-lickin' food, foot-stompin' music and fun for the whole family … 2:00pm Grand Opening of Spirit Zone Too Spirit Zone is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our second location Spirit Zone Too. Come check out our Open House on … 10:00am 36th Annual Norwalk Boat Show 1:00pm 4th Annual Dazzling Dahlias Show (2 Days) September 24 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. September 25 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. concluding with Flower Sale @ 3:00 p.m. Dahlia entries … 9:30am St.Paul's Fall Fling Our Eigth annual Fall Fling is a festival to showcase the Child Care Center and Childrens programs offered by St. Paul's. It is a … 10:00am Farmers Market At Danbury Fair Mall Drawing inspiration from America's great Markets such as The San Francisco Ferry Building Market, and New York's Green Market, Elite… 6:00pm Greenwich United Way Oktoberfest As the name implies, Oktoberfest will be a casual, fun affair featuring special food, beverages and dancing! The event is an … Saturday, September 24, 2011 All Day Rembrandt and His Circle: Dutch Drawings from the Collection of Maida and George Abrams All Day Fall Recreational Soccer All Day Allegra Dance Celebrates 40 yrs In Greenwich All Day Saddle Up! Horsing Around Exhibit at Bruce Museum All Day Drawings by Rembrandt 8:00am Voted Best Tag Sale In Greenwich!!! 8:00am Townwide Fall Cleanup and International; Coastal Inventory 9:00am Living With Cancer Conference 9:30am St.Paul's Fall Fling 10:00am Farmers Market At Danbury Fair Mall 10:00am Malawian Children's Artwork Picturing Love at Westport Arts Center 10:00am 36th Annual Norwalk Boat Show 11:00am BLUES, VIEWS & BBQ 11:00am Conquering the College Admissions Essay 11:00am HUGE SCHOOL WIDE TAG SALE - ISD 1:00pm New Oil painting class for Teens 1:00pm 4th Annual Dazzling Dahlias Show (2 Days) 2:00pm Grand Opening of Spirit Zone Too 2:30pm Rally to Celebrate Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 6:00pm Greenwich United Way Oktoberfest 7:00pm Stand Up for Homes with Hope: An Evening with Martin Short 9:00pm Girls Fall Soccer by Soccer with Aldwin Staff 10:00pm A Spirited Affaire

09/24/11 Greenwich Songwriter Stays Connected to Community And More In The Daily Greenwich

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Greenwich Songwriter Stays Connected to Community by Anna Helhoski | 09/24/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – If you shop at the Old Greenwich Farmers' Market, you may have seen songwriter and Greenwich native Jesse Terry ... READ MORE

Greenwich Hospital Wins Awards for Innovation
by Anna Helhoski | 09/24/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich Hospital was honored with two awards from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership at the ... READ MORE

Greenwich Group Serves Up Autumn Harvest Supper
by Anna Helhoski | 09/24/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – Celebrate the fall season with the Greenwich Historical Society at its second annual Autumn Harvest ... READ MORE

Fairfield County 'Toughest Place to Find a Job'
by Richard Weizel | 09/24/11
	FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – There's even more bad news for anyone without a job in Fairfield County. It's tougher to find a job in the ... READ MORE

Letter: Greenwich Clerk Candidate Touts Tech by Stephen Ng | 09/23/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – A letter to Greenwich residents from Democratic candidate for Town Clerk Stephen Ng: I am the Democratic ...

09/24/11 KA CHING KA CHING KA CHING: Greenwich Avenue Restaurant To Host Democratic $2,500 Fundraiser For CT House Speaker Donovan's Congressional Bid

How Much Does A Plate Of Overpriced Spaghetti Cost At Morello Italian Bistro On Greenwich Avenue?

$2,500 Dollars?

You've Got To Be Kidding Me!!!

Connecticut's Democratic House Speaker Chris Donovan, viewed by a number of people in his party as the heir apparent to Chris Murphy in the 5th Congressional District is coming to Greenwich to raise some cash.

Several Democratic leaders from Greenwich are planning to hold a fundraiser for Donovan, who lives in Meriden.

Monday night at Morello Italian Bistro at 253 Greenwich Avenue the suggested donation is $250, with the max set at $2,500.

But what are loaded Greenwich Democratic movers and shakers looking for in the 5th District which includes New Britain, Torrington, the Litchfield Hills, the Farmington River Valley, part of Waterbury and Danbury.

Mr. Donovan joins a long line of politicians who come to Greenwich with their hand sticking out for campaign cash.

Greenwich Democratic Committee Chairman and lotto boss Frank Farricker is on the host committee of the reception, which will have an open bar and hors d'oeuvres.

It is said that about 30 people had signed up to attend so far.

Mr.Donovan is one of eight declared candidates -- four Democrats, four Republicans -- who are vying for the 5th Congressional District seat in the 2012 election.

The event's host committee also consists of state Greenwich resident; Thomas Heagney, a Greenwich resident and local land use attorney; Claude Johnson, who ran for General Assembly last year in Greenwich; and Edward Krumeich Jr., who represents Greenwich on the Democratic State Central Democratic Committee.

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09/24/11 Greenwich Congressman And Cos Cob Resident Jim Himes Announces Rally to Celebrate "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Repeal

To celebrate the full repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, organizations, and allies on Saturday, September 24. At the event, they will highlight the important progress this occasion marks and discuss the work remaining to ensure members of the LGBT community are treated fairly under the law, with all the dignity and respect they deserve.

“At long last, the United States has abolished the institutionalized bigotry of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’” Himes said. “Today we thank the many LGBT men and women who bravely serve our country and look forward to a more secure nation, a stronger military, and an environment that treats all soldiers with the same respect and dignity they deserve.”

WHO: Congressman Jim Himes
Human Rights Campaign
Triangle Community Center
LGBT Activists and Allies

WHAT: Rally in Celebration of Full DADT Repeal

WHEN: Saturday, September 24 at 2:30 pm

WHERE: St. Paul’s on the Green
60 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT

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09/23/11 The Raw Greenwich Overnight News Feed:

News Reports About Greenwich, CT

Greenwich football team routs Bassick Greenwich Time Shane Nastahowski, # 48 of Greenwich High School, stiff-arms Tevin McFadden, # 11 of Bassick High School, during football game between Bassick High School of Bridgeport and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Friday night, Sept. 23, 2011. ...

Greenwich Board of Education approves 3-year teachers contract Greenwich Time The Board of Education Thursday night approved a three-year contract for Greenwich public school teachers that includes raises and a change to a lower-cost health care plan. Members of the Greenwich Education Association had already ratified the ...

Greenwich Struggles to Meet NCLB Requirements Patch.com Among the school districts cited was Greenwich, which again failed to show progress in both reading and math for students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged. In addition, six Greenwich schools joined 400 other Connecticut schools in ...

Greenwich football: Cardinals' captains stepping up Greenwich Time Greenwich High School football Week 2 Greenwich (1-0) vs. Bassick (0-1), Friday at 7 pm at Cardinal Stadium Storyline: This is the first meeting in a number of years between the two teams. Greenwich will try to build on last week's solid defensive ...

Home away from home: Does NYC deputy mayor live in Greenwich? Greenwich Time By night, Steel is the toast of Greenwich, the honoree of the local historical society Thursday evening in his home away from home -- or maybe it's the other way around. The subject of an embarrassing report in the New York Daily News this week that ...

Greenwich Scores and Standings, Sept 23 Patch.com Greenwich starting quarterback Liam O'Neill will miss his second straight game while recovering from a concussion suffered in the Cardinals' final preseason scrimmage against Masuk. That means sophomore Jose Melo likely will get another start on Friday ...

Westhill upsets Greenwich field hockey Stamford Advocate STAMFORD -- It was just moments before Thursday afternoon's FCIAC field hockey showdown between Westhill and Greenwich when a booming voice rang out from the bleachers across the field. "You can beat them. You can beat them," the man said slowly and ...

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09/23/11 The Raw Greenwich Blog Feed

Blog Posts About Greenwich, CT

Learn Self-Defense From Greenwich Police | The Daily Greenwich By Anna Helhoski GREENWICH, Conn. – Have you always wanted to learn self-defense? The Greenwich Police Department is sponsoring a free class for women as part of the Spe ... The Daily Greenwich | Recently Published

Audubon Greenwich ~ Nature Programs & Special Events through ... By Environmental Headlines -- CT environmental news Saturday, September 24 TRIP: Fall Warbler Tour in Central Park, NYC 7:00 am-4:00 pm The perfect place for birders and photographers. Central Park is. CT Environmental Headlines

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09/23/11 Rabbi Mitch's Weekly Teaching

Weekly Teaching By Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz rabbimitch@templesholom.com
The New Year is almost here! Look for an early Rosh Hashanah Temple Sholom e-bulletin this Wednesday, September 28th. Look On behalf of the clergy, professional staff, and lay leadership of Temple Sholom, we would like to wish you a sweet, healthy, prosperous and blessed 5772. A complete list of High Holiday services is available by visiting www.templesholom.com, or click here for more information.
Rabbi's Weekly Teaching Parashat Nitzavim - Vayeilech Friday, September 23rd, 2011 Growing up, I was never a big fan of clothes shopping. Come September, however, my mother would determinedly set forth on her annual mission: to take me and my three younger brothers shopping for new clothes, just prior to Rosh Hashanah. We did our best to deter her. But - as is the case among many wise parents and their sometimes-less-than-cooperative children - our boisterous complaints and impatient behavior at the store was of little consequence. My mother was resolute: on Rosh Hashanah, we were going to be dressed appropriately. For her, this was an instruction written by God, in the Torah itself. Only later in life did I come to learn that "God's instructions" for new clothing before the High Holy Days was not literal Torah law. But I was surprised to learn that, in fact, the commandment of "hiddur mitzvah" (fulfilling a commandment with as much beauty as possible) was both a Biblical and Rabbinic requirement. Psalm 29 instructs us to "prostrate ourselves before God in holy splendor." Thus, dressing attractively when going to synagogue on the High Holidays is directly connected to the Psalmist's instruction. The rabbis, however, further expanded on the teaching. Buying new and attractive clothes for Rosh Hashanah was intended to be a reminder to us that "dressing up" is a spiritual discipline. Just as we take the time to physically look attractive, we must to ensure that we are also emotionally and spiritually attractive. Dressing up for the holidays is a Kal Va-Chomer - an assertion that states that if a law is strict in a case where we are usually lenient, then it will certainly be just as strict in a more serious case. If we take the time to spend money and time on physically looking good during the rest of the year, how then much more so during the High Holy Days should we take the time to ensure that we match our insides to our surface, by preparing ourselves to be good, and make our world a better place? In the case of our children and teens, not much has changed since my mother's time. Parents still struggle year by year, as fashions become more outrageous and fads come and go, to get their children to dress correctly. As parents who, as children and teens, once stood in those uncomfortable new High Holiday shoes, we tend to remember our own experiences and thus, see those of our children with a more loving and lenient lens. Sometimes, we are happy just to see them showing up to take on Jewish learning and identity. In our congregation, we have not only remembered our own experiences as young Jewish learners, yearning for informality and creativity, but have also listened to what our own kids and teens have told us. Thus, in this season of "trying on" and "figuring out," we are so pleased to launch our new program for teens, called Chalutzim, which is the Hebrew word for pioneers. As pioneers of the 21st century, the critical task of building a vibrant future of Judaism rests on our children. In the spirit of all great pioneers, our teens are the first to challenge us to find meaningful and achievable Jewish activities in which they can participate. We also recognize that our teens have many demands on their time. The Chalutzim program allows teens to participate in one or more of our affinity groups, in effect, "trying on" new ways to explore their Jewish identity until they find the fit that feeds their passion for learning and growth. Whether it is playing with the Rak Band, exploring Jewish popular culture through TV and the movies, singing in Cantor's choir, leading Shabbat services, or considering the complexities of Israel, our Jewish homeland, each Chalutzim affinity group helps teens maintain a strong connection to the synagogue and Judaism by providing an opportunity to continue their Jewish education through activities they already love. All of our Chalutzim opportunities are listed in this new brochure, which you can explore here. These opportunities provide our teens with experiences that bridge their personal interests and Jewish life. The mission of Chalutzim is to provide teens with a continuous Jewish education and social relationships within the Temple Sholom community. So, I encourage parents and grandparents to take their children to the store and buy this year's new clothing. But, when in the fitting rooms, take the time to speak with them about ways to consider their Jewish identity in the coming year. While it is important that they understand that the physical clothing we wear is a reflection of the spiritual beauty we wish to pursue each and every day, it is also an exciting chance to help them understand that this New Year brings new opportunities to develop their love of Judaism. Perhaps the beauty of those new shoes, new suits and new dresses just might actually give way to new ideas, new friends, and new ways of making the world in which we live just as beautiful as our children and teens. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Mitch
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09/23/11 The Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (17 stories) - Mayor Bloomberg defends deputy's Connecticut address

Greenwich - News September 23, 2011 See Greenwich Weather Mayor Bloomberg defends deputy's Connecticut address (New York Daily News) A testy Mayor Bloomberg on Thursday defended a top deputy who slips out of the city to spend time at his Connecticut mansion... ... as his address, the Daily News reported on his attachment to the sprawling five-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Greenwich, Conn. He lists the Greenwichaddress on four car registrations, four dog licenses and several recent campaign contributions. ... Survey: Traffic congestion choking region (Fairfield Citizen-News) Traffic heads west toward New York state on Interstate 95 in the Byram section of Greenwich, Saturday morning, Sept. Rescue dog nurses baby foxes (Connecticut Post) Putting a foxhound and four foxes in a room together is not a situation you would expect to end well... ... the foxhound is bred to hunt and kill foxes. But, as the case was at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich last month, nature doesn't always follow the rules. In a most unlikely pairing of animals, an American foxhound rescue dog named ... Drawings by Rembrandt and his circle on view at the Bruce Museum (Connecticut Post) Rembrandt's "Old Man with a Walking Stick and Head of a Young Woman," circa 1633-34, is on view in "Drawings by Rembrandt, his Students and Circle from the Maida and George Abrams Collection" at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Greenwich Animal Control is Bursting With Cats and Kittens (Patch) The officers at Greenwich Animal Control report that they are overwhelmed with cats and kittens, and that with fall underway they expect even more to come through the doors. Greenwich police blotter: Woman charged with string of larcenies (News Times) 2 and 3 last year. Erin A. Lamedica was able to post $5,000 bond and was released from custody. Democratic Greenwich Town Clerk Candidate Outlines Platform (Patch) I am the Democratic candidate for Town Clerk. I reside in Cos Cob and I am a member of the RTM. Greenwich Local Sports New London v. Greenwich to be played sometime, somewhere next week, and YOUR Week 2 itinerary (The Day) Howdy, First things first - the date and site of next week's New London v. Greenwich game is still up in the air. Greenwich Local Business Forbes: Connecticut's wealthiest (Connecticut Post) Steve Cohen, 55, of Greenwich, is #35 on the Forbes 400 list of richest people in America with a net worth of $8.3 billion. William May, former chairman and CEO of Greenwich's American Can Co., dies at 95 (Connecticut Post) William May, the chairman and chief executive of American Can Co. for 15 years who was instrumental in moving the company's headquarters to Greenwich in 1972, died Sunday, Sept. Bloomberg defends deputy's Conn. address (New York Daily News) A testy Mayor Bloomberg on Thursday defended a top deputy who slips out of the city to spend time at his Connecticut mansion. ... as his address, the Daily News reported on his attachment to the sprawling five-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Greenwich, Conn. He lists the Greenwichaddress on four car registrations, four dog licenses and several recent campaign contributions. ... Darien man included in Forbes Magazine billionaire list (Darien News-Review) The wealthy elite of Fairfield County are not a threat to unseat Bill Gates as the nation's richest individual, but Forbes magazine 's new list of the 400 Richest People in America reveals that the county -- and Greenwich in particular -- has a near monopoly on uber-wealth in the state. Eight County Billionaires Make Forbes Richest List (The Daily Weston) The rich do keep getting richer. At least in Fairfield County, and Greenwich in particular, which is home to eight of Connecticut's 11 billionaires and the top five richest people in the state. Summit Aviation Unveils Expansion (Rotor) Delaware Economic Development Office officials along with Summit Aviation employees celebrated the unveiling of Summit's new 78,000 square-foot expansion... ... commitment to the State of Delaware to provide a safe and worthwhile workplace for employees." Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, was established in 1960 and has been a full service Federal Aviation Administration Certified Repair ... Former Papa John's president buys 16 Buffalo Wild Wings (Pizza Marketplace) A large franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar has sold its 16 restaurants in central Indiana to Consolidated Wings, a franchise group led by the former president of the Papa John's pizza chain.... ... of the Papa John's pizza chain. Indianapolis-based Franchisee Group sold the stores for an undisclosed amount to Greenwich, Conn.-based Consolidated Wings Investment, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal. Peter Watson, founder of the ... Connecticut's Billionaires Richer This Year, Along With Many On Forbes List (CW11 New York WPIX-TV) Connecticut's slice of the Forbes annual list of wealthy Americans held steady in 2011, with the same 11 billionaires on the Forbes 400, and most of these very rich got richer. United Rentals to Present at the Oppenheimer 6th Annual Industrials Conference (Business Wire) United Rentals, Inc. today announced that it will participate in the Oppenheimer 6th Annual Industrials Conference on Tuesday, September 27, 2011... ... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.