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Monday, September 30, 2013

Obituary: Joseph A. Lomazzo, 93

... Joseph was the former owner of The Jury Box Restaurant in Bridgeport and was the deli manager for Food Mart in Old Greenwich up until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, and continued to play into his 90's. In retirement, his love of golf led him ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/obituary--joseph-a-lomazzo-93

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Raising Greenwich homes to avoid floods

When Hurricane Sandy tore through the eastern seaboard last fall, Peter and Patricia Ekvall's low-lying Old Greenwich home suffered severe flood damage.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Raising-Greenwich-homes-to-avoid-floods-4854928.php

Robert J. Bray, 77; Retired Bank Executive, US Army Veteran

... in Bronx, NY, on March 6, 1936, to the late Ethel Strachan and Edward J. Bray, and moved with his family to Old Greenwich in 1944. He attended Old Greenwich School and was graduated from Greenwich High School in 1954 and St. Lawrence University in ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/robert-j-bray-77-retired-bank-executive-us-army-veteran

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Alternate Routes Offered After Metro-North Power Failure

... to 8 p.m.) connecting to electric train service making all local stops to New Haven For stations from Rye to Old Greenwich Starting at 4:30 p.m., customers bused from White Plains to Rye to board electric train at 30 minute frequency. Replacement ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Alternate-Routes-Offered-After-Metro-North-Malfunction-225281092.html?

Victorian's secret: House has a touch of Gothic Revival style

... Church in Riverside in 1918 and founder and priest-in-charge of St. Savior's Church on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, according to news reports. Later, he founded and served as the first Vicar of St. Christopher's Mission to the Navajo in ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Victorian-s-secret-House-has-a-touch-of-Gothic-4843166.php

A License for Vanity Plate Humor

Here are some of the vanity license plates seen throughout Greenwich-from Byram to Old Greenwich-during the past week.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/a-license-for-vanity-plate-humor

Friday, September 27, 2013

Metro-North Cuts Weekend Service To One Train Per Hour

... to Grand Central will depart Stamford at 55 minutes after every hour. -Local trains making all stops (between Old Greenwich and Fordham) to Grand Central will depart Stamford on the hour, every hour. -Local train making all stops to Stamford will ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-cuts-weekend-service-one-train-hour

Meet Elizabeth Derderian, A Painter On Location

... 20 major awards from organizations including the American Artists Professional League, the Art Society of Old Greenwich, the Rye Women's Club and the Greenwich Art Society. You might also recognize her work on the 2010 Rye Chamber of Commerce map ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://rye.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/meet-elizabeth-derderian-a-painter-on-location

New Haven Line Reduced Schedule Continues

... to Grand Central will depart Stamford at 55 minutes after every hour. -Local trains making all stops (between Old Greenwich and Fordham) to Grand Central will depart Stamford on the hour, every hour. From Grand Central: -Local train making all stops ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://rye.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/new-haven-line-reduced-schedule-continues

Metro-North: Increased service not likely by Monday

... to Grand Central will depart Stamford at 55 minutes after every hour. Local trains making all stops (between Old Greenwich and Fordham) to Grand Central will depart Stamford on the hour, every hour. From Grand Central: Local train making all stops ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/Metro-North-meltdown-Day-3-begins-4848750.php

Metro North Riders: Here's What You Need to Know

... to Grand Central will depart Stamford at 55 minutes after every hour. a Local trains making all stops (between Old Greenwich and Fordham) to Grand Central will depart Stamford on the hour, every hour. a Local train making all stops to Stamford will ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.wnyc.org/story/metro-north-riders-heres-what-you-need-know/

Joseph A. Lomazzo, 93, Deli Manager For Food Mart In Old Greenwich

... He was the former owner of the Jury Box Restaurant in Bridgeport and was the deli manager for Food Mart in Old Greenwich until his retirement. In retirement, he was a marshal at the Oak Hills Golf Course in Norwalk. He was also a veteran of World ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joseph-lomazzo-93-former-norwalk-resident

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Metro-North Updates Thursday Train Service For New Haven Line Commuters

... connection to electric train service that will make all local stops to New Haven. For service between Rye and Old Greenwich, commuters will be bused from White Plains beginning at 4:30 p.m. to Rye, where they can board electric train service. For ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-updates-thursday-train-service-new-haven-line-commuters

7 Things ... and More, To Do This Weekend in Greenwich

... eighth-graders at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The DJs will be DJ Br33zy and Lucas Dell'Abate. Toys & Trains in Old Greenwich More than 100 dealers of varied gauge electric trains and accessories and parts, as well as classic toys, railroad ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/7-things--and-more-to-do-this-weekend-in-greenwich

Metro-North Updates Train Service For New Haven Line Commuters Thursday

... connection to electric train service that will make all local stops to New Haven. For service between Rye and Old Greenwich, commuters will be bused from White Plains beginning at 4:30 p.m. to Rye, where they can board electric train service. For ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://rye.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-updates-train-service-thursday-new-haven-line-commuters

Metro-North Updates Service For New Haven Line Commuters Thursday Afternoon

... connection to electric train service that will make all local stops to New Haven. For service between Rye and Old Greenwich, commuters will be bused from White Plains beginning at 4:30 p.m. to Rye, where they can board electric train service. For ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-updates-train-service-new-haven-line-commuters-thursday

2nd Suspect Caught in Old Greenwich Gun for Drug Deal

Greenwich Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the reported gun for drug deal that prompted a dragnet in Old Greenwich earlier this week.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/2nd-suspect-caught-in-old-greenwich-gun-for-drug-deal

Robert John Bray, 77, Longtime Greenwich Resident

Bray was born March 6, 1936, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Ethel Strachan and Edward J. Bray, and moved with his family to Old Greenwich in 1944.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/robert-john-bray-77-longtime-greenwich-resident

SUV Stolen from Greenwich Driveway

... also have had at least three reported thefts of mopeds and motor scooters including two earlier this month in Old Greenwich.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/suv-stolen-from-greenwich-driveway

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Steven Winter Associates Announces Four Projects as Department of...

... Dianne Griffiths, Executive Vice President of SWA. The Challenge Home winners are: the Performance House in Old Greenwich, Connecticut; the Gainfort-McKay home in New Fairfield, Connecticut; Wainscott Harbor Road project by Ferguson Design & ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/Steven_Winter_Associates/DOE_Challenge_Homes_2013/prweb11157603.htm

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

1 of 2 Suspects Busted in Suspected Gun for Drug Deal in Old Greenwich

The manhunt in Old Greenwich late Monday was the culmination of a drug deal during which a firearm was used to pay for the illicit contraband, according to Greenwich Police .



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/1-of-2-suspects-busted-in-suspected-gun-for-drug-deal-in-old-greenwich

Monday, September 23, 2013

Dell'Abate: Erickson Is 'Effective Advocate for Academics, the Arts, Athletics'

... know(n) Laura for almost 15 years. She will make a great addition to the Board of Education. Gary Dell'Abate Old Greenwich *Editor's note: More letters to the editor regarding Greenwich elections may be found in our elections and government ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/elections/p/dellabate-erickson-is-effective-advocate-for-academics-the-arts-athletics

Honoring Achievements of Greenwich Students

... to Washington, DC which culminated with a White House tour and meeting President Obama. Harrison Root , of Old Greenwich, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in Exercise Science. Michael ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/honoring-achievements-of-greenwich-students

Friday, September 20, 2013

Liquid Gold? Greenwich PD Investigates Thefts of Used Cooking Oil

Greenwich Police say they're investigating the theft - again - of used cooking oil from an outdoor storage container from Moe's Burger Joint in Old Greenwich.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/liquid-gold-greenwich-pd-investigates-thefts-of-used-cooking-oil

What To Do Around Greenwich This Weekend

... is the first ONS Foundation PLAY Strong PLAY Safe 5K, Walk/Run and Health and Fitness Expo based at the OGRCC (Old Greenwich Riverside Civic Center, 06870), the race is a certified USA Track and Field 5k course that offers a terrific, scenic route ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-around-greenwich-weekend-8

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Old Greenwich home recovering from slow start on the market

An outdining at Middle Way Road gave a tour for Greenwich real estate, in Old Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, Sept.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/articleGallery/Old-Greenwich-home-recovering-from-slow-start-on-4828248.php

UPDATE 1-FINRA tightens screws on Wall Street broker bonus disclosures

... lawyers and recruiters. The proposal "feels a bit heavy-handed," said Jeff Bischoff, a brokerage recruiter in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. "Good, prudent advisers move firms when they no longer feel their current firm is providing them with the ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/19/finra-bonus-idUSL2N0HF1ZK20130919?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Dazzling Dahlias, Puttin' on the Dog, Go Wild, Save the Sound Beach Cleanup

... can help pitch in and pick up trash and debris along Greenwich's Tod's Point park on Tod's Driftway in Old Greenwich, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Here is the list of scheduled cleanups throughout the region. Save the Sound, which has ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/dazzling-dahlias-puttin-on-the-dog-go-wild-the-mayor-of-cos-cob

Elfriede 'Brandi' Hios, 80; Old Greenwich Resident Known for Her Cooking, Gardening

From bosakfuneralhome.com/ Elfriede Hios, a longtime resident of Old Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Sept.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/elfriede-brandi-hios-80-old-greenwich-resident-known-for-her-cooking-gardening

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Healthy Hearts; Terrapin's Grateful Dead Tribute; Story Time in Cos Cob

... a bit early? Check out the local Grateful Dead tribute band Terrapin tonight at the Beach House Cafe in Old Greenwich. For the kids, there's the pre-school drop-in story time at 3:30 p.m. today at the Cos Cob Library . Miss Chris will lead the group ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/healthy-hearts-terrapins-grateful-dead-tribute-story-time-in-cos-cob

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

ONS Foundation To Hold First 5K Fundraiser In Greenwich

... will host a fundraising 5K race/walk on Sunday, Sept. 22, in Greenwich. The race will begin in front of the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center on Harding Road at 8 a.m. The USATF certified 5K course travels through scenic residential areas of ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/ons-foundation-hold-first-5k-fundraiser-greenwich

Tesei Continues Tours of Greenwich Neighborhoods

... rk on Pemberwick Road, at the corner of Moshier Street. Tesei met with residents of the Havemeyer Park area of Old Greenwich on Sept. 9 and with Cos Cob residents on Sept. 16.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/tesei-continues-tours-of-greenwich-neighborhoods

4 issued summonses at raucous Fairfield Beach party

Andrew VanEyck , 21, of Lockwood Drive in Old Greenwich, and the host of the party, was issued a summons for disorderly conduct.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/4-issued-summonses-at-raucous-Fairfield-Beach-4820717.php

Thieves Target Vehicles in Old Greenwich

Thieves with a penchant for motor scooters including the popular Vespa, as well as the more staid model of a station wagon apparently targeted Old Greenwich over the weekend.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/thieves-target-vehicles-in-old-greenwich

Doctor To Discuss Preventing Sports Injuries In Old Greenwich

Dr. Jordan D. Metzel will host a talk on sports injury prevention at the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich on Wednesday, Sept.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/doctor-discuss-preventing-sports-injuries-old-greenwich

Monday, September 16, 2013

Fairfield Police Issue Four Tickets After Noise Complaint At Student Party

... house, most holding beer cans or red solo cups, police said. Police issued the resident, Andrew Vaneyck, 21 of Old Greenwich, a misdemeanor summons on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was given a court date of Sept. 23. Shortly after issuing the ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfield-police-issue-four-tickets-after-noise-complaint-student-party

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

... Grateful Dead tribute band playing the best of the Dead and more. Free.Beach House Cafe, 220 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Visit the website for more details. Flags Across America: The Photographs Of Robert Carley: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Darien native ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-27

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Police Charge 73-Year-Old Greenwich Woman With Vandalizing Cars

... a license, police said. Pete, 47, posted $500 bond and was assigned to appear in court Friday. A 46-year-old Greenwich woman was charged on Saturday, Sept. 7, with driving while under the influence of alcohol. Barbara Peale of 9 North St., ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-charge-73-year-old-greenwich-woman-vandalizing-cars

No 9-1-1 Service in Your Country? A Greenwich Native Improvises

... time for 7th grade at CMS, has lived all over the world. A college English major who worked at Just Books in Old Greenwich for a time, Friesen spent a college semester in Germany and later taught English in Costa Rica. Reflecting on what did not ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/giving/p/no-911-service-in-your-country-a-greenwich-native-improvises_366c36ea

Melvin Leonard Jr., 79, Former Old Greenwich Resident

... N.Y. Raised in Darien, he was a graduate of Boston University and served in the U.S. Army. He later settled in Old Greenwich, where he was a member of the community as well as at St Clements Church in Stamford, where he was a eucharistic minister. ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/melvin-leonard-jr-79-native-darien-army-veteran

Monday, September 9, 2013

Paulmeno: Politics is the New Blood Sport of Greenwich

... more difficult yet when others are fearful of speaking out on your behalf. David Rafferty, President of the Old Greenwich Association, had a brave and insightful piece Sunday (Sept. 8, 2013) in the Greenwich Time that courageously shines light on ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/paulmeno-politics-is-the-new-blood-sport-of-greenwich

No 9-1-1 Service in Your Country? A Greenwich Native Improvises

... time for 7th grade at CMS, has lived all over the world. An college English major who worked at Just Books in Old Greenwich for a time, Friesen spent a college semester in Germany and later taught English in Costa Rica. Reflecting on what did not ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/giving/p/if-there-was-no-911-and-the-nearest-samaritan-rode-a-dirt-bike-or-a-donkey

Go to the Head of the Class: Academic Achievements of Greenwich Students

... Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Washington University in St. Louis: Samantha Walker Stapleton of Old Greenwich, who is enrolled in the University's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The following students from Colgate University ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/schools/p/go-to-the-head-of-the-class-academic-achievements-of-greenwich-students_c3d830db

Friday, September 6, 2013

Diners crawl through New Canaan food scene

... dish was the bacon-wrapped fig at Boulevard 18. Dishcrawl events have recently been a hit in Greenwich, Old Greenwich and Stamford. The cost for the Dishcrawl in New Canaan was $45 and included a small plate from each restaurant. At Cava, owner and ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Diners-crawl-through-New-Canaan-food-scene-4792370.php

What To Do Around Greenwich This Weekend

... Deum and Mendelssohn's Die erste Walpurgisnacht. Free. First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Visit the website for more details. Rally Sunday at RHCC: 10 a.m. The season opens at Round Hill Community Church. The children ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-around-greenwich-weekend-6

Choral Auditions, Oyster Festival, Shakespeare at Audubon

... , circus acts, crepes, BBQ, pizza and even fried cheese curds! Order tickets online here . The Art Society of Old Greenwich will hold its annual sidewalk art show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sun., Sept. 8 . Just look for the displays along ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/choral-auditions-oyster-festival-shakespeare-at-audubon

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Greenwich Teardown Trend Resumes in Earnest

... Wind thinks the teardown trend impacts all parts of town, but from her point of view is concentrated in Old Greenwich and Riverside. "If you don't drive through a neighborhood where you haven't been for a few months, you notice houses are missing or ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/teardown-trend-in-greenwich-resumes-in-earnest

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Record

The Art Society of Old Greenwich will hold its 62st Annual Sidewalk Art Show and Sale on Saturday, Sept.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Record-4787201.php

Newport Manners + A

... notes she wouldn't tell us who gave what. Was this all hers to take? Seems an odd thing to do at best. E.W., Old Greenwich, CT I should say. The person you should talk to about this is the executor of your father's estate. Because he/she is going to ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/newport-manners-etiquette-handling-dutch-treat-invitations/

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

New York's Houlihan Lawrence Hires Away Greenwich's Top Producers for CT Presence

... beat you to it." Two clicks away, at the Connecticut 'communities' page, the choices are Cos Cob, Riverside, Old Greenwich or Greenwich. Click Cos Cob and the message reads: "A harbor town bordered by the Long Island Sound and Mianus River." ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/new-yorks-houlihan-lawrence-hires-away-greenwichs-top-producers-for-ct-presence

Monday, September 2, 2013

What To Do In Greenwich This Week

... 9 a.m. Beginners to experienced birders are welcome along with their binoculars. Free. Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Visit the website for more details. "Revised And Restored: The Art Of Kathleen Gilje": 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adroit ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-week-25

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