McKersie's $143M budget includes tech funds

Presenting his first budget proposal to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said he wants Greenwich Public Schools to make an "aggressive investment" in digital teaching and learning.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_11279/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=NfzK6jX0&pn=0

Library in Armonk to Host Ski and Snowboard Injury Prevention Seminar on January 16

... Tim Greene, physical therapist Chalon Lefebvre, PT of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education in Greenwich, and ski and snowboard experts from Hickory and Tweed in Armonk will present a free seminar on ski and snowboard injury ...

http://gamedeveloper.digitalmedianet.com/article/Library-in-Armonk-to-Host-Ski-and-Snowboard-Injury-Prevention-Seminar-on-January-16-2369271

Top book group facilitator coming to library

... Random House, Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins. Previously, Ms. Bushell was a popular English teacher in the Greenwich Public Schools for some 40 years. Her honors American Literature class was one of the most highly requested courses at ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101839-top-book-group-facilitator-coming-to-library.html

Police investigate Belle Haven fatality

The identity of the victim has not yet been released but Greenwich Police Department Lt.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101866-police-investigate-belle-haven-fatality.html

Worker Suffers Fatal Injuries in Belle Haven

A worker was fatally injured after falling from a tree in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich Monday afternoon, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/worker-suffers-fatal-injuries

Greenwich Man Shares Team Title At State Paddle Tennis Tourney

WESTON, Conn. Greenwich's Juan Arraya teamed with Kerry Delmonico to win his fourth straight title in the Connecticut State Mixed platform tennis championship Saturday at Aspetuck Valley Country Club.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/weston-club-pro-shares-state-mixed-paddle-tennis-title

Tree Worker Dies After Fall In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. A man died after falling about 30 feet Monday afternoon while doing tree work on Bush Avenue in the Belle Haven section of town, according to Greenwich police spokesman Lt.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/tree-worker-dies-after-fall-greenwich

NY caviar distributor gets leniency in fraud scam

... of the world's largest airlines and cruise lines. Originally charged in a November 1987 indictment, he posted his Greenwich, Conn., home as bail and fled the country in July 1989. Prosecutors said he spent time in Como, Italy. He has paid $3 million ...

http://www.abc6.com/story/20522608/ny-caviar-distributor-gets-leniency-in-fraud-scam

Washington Trust Finances $2.9 Million Greenwich CT Office Building

Washington Trust, Rhode Island-based bank, recently provided a $2.9 million commercial real estate mortgage to 80 Mason Street, LLC for the purchase of a 6,324 square foot office building at 80 Mason Street in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130107007020/en/Washington-Trust-Finances-2.9-Million-Greenwich-CT

Cafeteria's report card

... 6, left, and Brian Duffy, 5, buy pizza lunches with fruit cups from cafeteria worker Vickie Timm at the school in Greenwich, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Photo: Bob Luckey / Greenwich Time North Street School cafeteria worker Paula Thompson, left, serves ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Pass-Fail-Schools-cafeteria-s-report-card-4172347.php

NY caviar distributor gets leniency in fraud scam

... by U.S. marshals after he was caught changing planes in Panama. He was charged in a 1987 indictment but posted his Greenwich, Conn., home as bail and fled in 1989. Prosecutors say he spent time in Como, Italy. He has paid $3 million in restitution.

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/20522608/ny-caviar-distributor-gets-leniency-in-fraud-scam

Wheelock Street Capital Acquires Hilton Houston Westchase

GREENWICH, Conn.-Wheelock Street Capital announced that an affiliate of Wheelock Street acquired the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel located in Houston, Texas within the Westchase District of Houston.

http://www.lodgingmagazine.com/News/News/Wheelock-Street-Capital-Acquires-Hilton-Houston-We-2467.aspx

Snow daze

It wasn't quite a white New Year's but it was close. Greenwich received a nice helping of snow over the weekend, far less than other portions of the state and not enough to cause major headaches, but just enough to lightly cover everything in white on Saturday night.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101836-snow-daze.html

Food, clothing donations urgently needed

... used clothing and bedding for infants and children of all sizes. Each year, Neighbor to Neighbor provides 500 Greenwich families with 300,000 meals and 750 area families with 14,000 bags of clothes, all of which are donated by generous members of ...

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101837-food-clothing-donations-urgently-needed.html

CT State Rep. Says Bring Back Tolls [Poll]

... the state Senate, the House was not as supportive and the bill quickly died. At the time, Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, said, "The bill could become a can of worms in terms of implications for tolls in other parts of the state." Elected ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/ct-state-rep-says-bring-back-tolls-poll-7c166d2e

Darien seniors tour the holiday lights

Aging in Place+Gallivant hosted Darien seniors on a tour of holiday lights in Greenwich last month.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Darien-seniors-tour-the-holiday-lights-4170961.php

This Week In Greenwich Varsity Sports

GREENWICH, Conn. Below is a look at the week's varsity sports schedule for Greenwich High School, Brunswick School, Convent of the Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/week-greenwich-varsity-sports

Board of Education reduces number of days in February break for 2014-15 school year

In light of major storms like Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy that have discombobulated school calendars for the last three years, the Board of Education voted for a 2014-15 calendar that reduces the number of days in the Greenwich Public Schools traditional February break.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101835-board-of-education-reduces-number-of-days-in-february-break-for-2014-15-school-year.html

Covenant of Care honors returning soldiers

The holidays are always a time when there are homecomings in Greenwich, but several of them deserved special recognition late last month when five returning soldiers were welcomed home with great fanfare.

http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/daily-featured/local-news/101834-covenant-of-care-honors-returning-soldiers.html

Triathletes compete to support kids

... the city and a 6 mile run finishing at Columbus Park. The event drew more than 500 athletes raising money for Greenwich based Kids in Crisis. Photo: Amy Mortensen / Connecticut Post Freelance Thomas McWalters, of Hartford, crosses the finish line ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Triathletes-compete-to-support-kids-1441789.php