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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Record

... or leave a message with the Nature Store at Audubon Greenwich at 203-869-5272, ext. 221. The Arts Society of Old Greenwich is holding a 2-day, hands-on painting workshop this weekend, Aug. 3 and 4, from 10 - 4 p.m., " Seductive Surfaces & ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4698286.php

Shore and Country Properties Releases Market Numbers for First Half of 2013

... dollar volume was strong, up 65 percent and the average price rose nine percent. Activity in the Riverside and Old Greenwich school district reveal a very interesting story. While Riverside was up only 14 percent in units, versus Old Greenwich at 60 ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10983916.htm

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Michael Hauptman, 80, Formerly Of Cos Cob, Retired VP, ABC Radio

... After college, he moved back to New York City to begin his career in broadcasting. He moved with his wife to Old Greenwich in 1968. He was an elected member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) of Greenwich, where he served as chairman of the ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/michael-hauptman-80-formerly-cos-cob-retired-vp-abc-radio

Greenwich Historical Society announces events and leadership for Antiquarius Fundraiser

The Greenwich Historical Society is pleased to announce that this year's roster of holiday events includes the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show, managed by Frank Gaglio, Inc., on December 7 and 8, 2013, at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich, Connecticut.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Local_2/Greenwich-Historical-Society-announces-events-and-leadership-for-Antiquarius-Fundraiser20620.shtml

Sunday, July 28, 2013

The weekend in photos

The blue marble-like eyes of Moo the cat, stare out from behind a green bush on Little Cove Place in Old Greenwich, Friday afternoon, July 26, 2013.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/The-weekend-in-photos-67177.php

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Heroin looks to be on the rise

While arrests for heroin -- like the one police made in Old Greenwich last week -- can't be said to be common in Greenwich, the town is in no way immune to the addictive and life-destroying drug.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Heroin-looks-to-be-on-the-rise-4691069.php

Friday, July 26, 2013

A, little, library grows in Old Greenwich

Looking for a good summer read? Then consider the new "library" in Old Greenwich.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/A-little-library-grows-in-Old-Greenwich-4690013.php

Darien riders to hit the road for ninth Annual CT Challenge Bike Ride

... flowing smoothly. Jon Stillwagen of Greenwich, along with his bosses at Elite Health Services Tri of Old Greenwich are among those that help out with the logistics of the race. Stillwagen, who is working his third CT Challenge race, enjoys the event ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-riders-to-hit-the-road-for-ninth-Annual-CT-4689743.php

New Canaan riders to hit the road for ninth Annual CT Challenge Bike Ride

... flowing smoothly. Jon Stillwagen of Greenwich, along with his bosses at Elite Health Services Tri of Old Greenwich are among those that help out with the logistics of the race. Stillwagen, who is working his third CT Challenge race, enjoys the event ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-riders-to-hit-the-road-for-ninth-4689744.php

Riders to hit the road for 9th Annual CT Challenge Bike Ride

... flowing smoothly. Jon Stillwagen of Greenwich, along with his bosses at Elite Health Services Tri of Old Greenwich are among those that help out with the logistics of the race. Stillwagen, who is working his third CT Challenge race, enjoys the event ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Riders-to-hit-the-road-for-9th-Annual-CT-4689065.php

Cohen has pros and cons in Conn.

Despite donating plenty of money to hospitals and other local institutions, Steve Cohen wasn't getting the benefit of the doubt from all his neighbors in leafy Old Greenwich, Conn.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/cohen_has_pros_and_cons_in_conn_xqtwKAumpTGbPpzUvbW6CO?

Monday, July 22, 2013

Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream sets up shop in Old Greenwich, CT

Owners Nolan and Patricia West bring their small batch, all natural premium ice cream to Old Greenwich, CT in the form of a newly revamped Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream owned and operated sweet shop and creamery.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Longford-s-Own-Made-Ice-Cream-sets-up-shop-in-Old-Greenwich-CT20624.shtml

Saturday, July 20, 2013

19-Year-Old Greenwich Man Dies In Crash Early Saturday

A 19-year-old Greenwich man died early Saturday morning when his car struck a stone wall on Riversville Road, according to a Greenwich Police press release.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/19-year-old-greenwich-man-dies-crash-early-saturday

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Greenwich best bets: What to do around Greenwich this weekend

... For ticket information and directions, call 914-232-1252 or visit http://www.caramoor.org. The Art Society of Old Greenwich will present its members' only juried show beginning Saturday at the Flinn Gallery at the Greenwich Library . Come see the ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-best-bets-What-to-do-around-Greenwich-4673738.php

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Prices rising at the pump

... Photo: Christian Abraham Michael Strazza of Greenwich pumps gas at the Shell station at 1429 E. Putnam Ave. in Old Greenwich, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Strazza called the plus $4 per gallon gas "ridiculous!" The prices at the station range from ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Prices-rising-at-the-pump-4671536.php

Many factors have gas prices rising

Gas prices range from $4.15 to $4.49 per gallon at the Shell station at 1429 E. Putnam Ave. in Old Greenwich, Wednesday, July 17, 2013.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Many-factors-eyed-in-gas-price-hikes-4671406.php

Steven Winter Associates Wins Green Building Awards

This 2,670-sq.-ft. house in Old Greenwich, Conn., became the second in the country to be certified under the U.S. Department of Energy's Challenge Home program.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/green-building-news/steven-winter-associates-wins-green-building-awards

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Video: Founders Day Celebration Commemorates, Educates

"July 18th a Greenwich Founders' Day and call upon all citizens to join the Town of Greewich, the Greenwich Historical Society, the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich and the Greenwich Point Conservancy, in commemorating the founding of our town 373 years ago."



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/15046/Founders-Day-Celebration-Commemorates-Educates

Friday, July 12, 2013

Artist statement: Vella Shimura, oil painter

"I was born and I grew up in Japan," says Old Greenwich artist Vella Shimura. "I liked painting pictures even when I was a small child."



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Artist-statement-Vella-Shimura-oil-painter-4580639.php

Hanover Hana: Former GHS lacrosse star's career is one for the record books at Dartmouth

Old Greenwich resident and former Greenwich Cardinal star Hana Bowers recently finished a storied career at Dartmouth.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Hanover-Hana-Former-GHS-lacrosse-star-s-career-4657988.php

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Janet Brooks, 95, Formerly Of Greenwich, Owned The Needlepoint Shop

... The Needlepoint Shop of Greenwich, Conn. She was a long-standing member of the 1st Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn. Brooks is survived by her identical twin sister, Jean N. Mallory, of Kennebunk, Maine; daughters, Jean Sleath (Robert) ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/janet-brooks-95-formerly-greenwich-owned-needlepoint-shop

Paul C. Disario, 93, Formerly Of Old Greenwich

... the War, he received a M.S. from Harvard University. He and his wife Dorothy moved to Geyserville in 2005 from Old Greenwich where they had lived for 45 years. He held engineering and executive positions in engineering and construction companies, ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/paul-c-disario-93-formerly-old-greenwich

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

RAC Announces Award Winners

... 2nd Carolyn Lyngholm (Cos Cob); Oil - 1st Kendall Klingbeil (Pound Ridge, NY), 2nd Yasemin Tomakan (Old Greenwich), 3rd Wendy Moore (Pound Ridge, NY), honorable mention N. Robert Cestone (Rowayton); Pastel - 1st Ilse Gordon (Cos Cob); Photography - ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/RAC-Announces-Award-Winners20479.shtml

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Hearing tonight on Aquarion water rate hike

... embarked on $2 million worth of upgrades to its underground pipe network centered around Binney Lane in Old Greenwich, prioritizing a neighborhood where a fire ravaged three homes during Superstorm Sandy and firefighters reported less-than-optimum ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Hearing-tonight-on-Aquarion-water-rate-hike-4654188.php

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Fireworks light up the sky in Greenwich

The Town of Greenwich fireworks display at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Saturday evening, July 6, 2013.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Fireworks-light-up-the-sky-in-Greenwich-65856.php

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

A New Housing Emergency

... point in late May? But the tragedy doesn't stop there. This is a national crisis. Consider the poor people in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, where only 10 homesteads in the million-dollar range were recently on the market. It's not merely the poor and ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/23033984/article-A-New-Housing-Emergency?instance=home_news_bullets

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