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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Stamford's Vineyard Race blessed with sun and wind for yachts

... on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. Photo: Contributed Photo, Rick Bannerot/Contributed Photo The Moxie, Paul Brindak of Old Greenwich takes the lead in the Class 5 start of the Labor Day weekend's Vineyard Race, a 238-mile course got underway in Stamford ...



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Friday, August 29, 2014

Robust back-to-school sales in Greenwich

... of Commerce. "With all I'm seeing, the evidence is there are robust sales for the retailers, whether it's Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Greenwich Avenue or Byram." Case in point -- at Staples in the Riverside section of town, Greenwich resident ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Robust-back-to-school-sales-in-Greenwich-5722755.php

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... of Commerce. "With all I'm seeing, the evidence is there are robust sales for the retailers, whether it's Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Greenwich Avenue or Byram." Case in point -- at Staples in the Riverside section of town, Greenwich resident ...



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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

For the Record

... Contributed Photo The ONS Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk Expo on Sunday, September 21 in Old Greenwich. Photo: Contributed Photo From swim tryouts for kids to singing auditions for adults, there's always a wide range of events and ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/For-the-Record-5716900.php

Man Injured by Boat Propeller in Stamford

... floatation device by a motorboat was struck and injured by a boat propeller. On Aug. 6, Emily Fedorko, 16, of Old Greenwich, was fatally injured when she was struck by the propeller of the vessel pulling her and a friend on a tube in the area of ...



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Greenwich Native Thinks Of Own Mother In Running Right At Home In Darien

... At Home, a senior care franchise in Darien, according to the Fairfield County Business Journal. Babcock, an Old Greenwich native, bought the senior care franchise in his hometown in 2012 after resigning as the CEO of his father's industrial ...



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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Riverside house fire: "We made short work of it."

... the roof of a home on Bonwit Road in northern Riverside. Engines from stations in Central Greenwich, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich and the backcountry responded to the incident, as did Greenwich Emergency Medical Service and Greenwich police personnel. The ...



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Monday, August 25, 2014

Video: Rummage Room Celebrates 50 Years with a Sale

... Florida, they know The Rummage Room. Everybody knows The Rummage Room," said Drieghe. "Something about the Old Greenwich Village and the community spirit that everybody loves The Rumage Room, and they come in a visit," said Marcia Livingston, the ...



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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Ben Schopp, with Stadium System, customizes the helmet fit for.... photo: 6757561 slideshow 847

Ben Schopp, with Stadium System, customizes the helmet fit for Elias Kennon before the Putnam Generals' third practice in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



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Wyatt Gibson gets fitted for shoulder pads by his coach Mike.... photo: 6757563 slideshow 847

Wyatt Gibson gets fitted for shoulder pads by his coach Mike Jedlicka before the Putnam Generals' third practice in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



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Jill Babb folds clothes to sell before the Putnam Generals' third.... photo: 6757568 slideshow 847

Jill Babb folds clothes to sell before the Putnam Generals' third practice in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



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Logan Guerrieri puts on his football cleats before jerseys, helmets.... photo: 6757566 slideshow 847

Logan Guerrieri puts on his football cleats before jerseys, helmets and pads are given out to the team prior to the Putnam Generals' third practice in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6757566.php

Doug Neviera, background left, and his son, Michael, look on as.... photo: 6757565 slideshow 847

Doug Neviera, background left, and his son, Michael, look on as Owen Neviera, right, and Lucas Christensen pick out football helmets before getting fitted prior to the start of the Putnam Generals' third practice in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6757565.php

Flora Braes fakes out her dad, Lex Braes, as he teaches her some.... photo: 6757567 slideshow 847

Flora Braes fakes out her dad, Lex Braes, as he teaches her some soccer moves in the field behind Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014.



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A New York-based residential real estate firm is targeting Fairfield County, and it has staked a claim in the region with the sale of a $9 million waterfront estate in Old Greenwich.



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Douglas Elliman arrives in Fairfield County with a bang

A New York-based residential real estate firm is targeting Fairfield County, and it has staked a claim in the region with the sale of a $9 million waterfront estate in Old Greenwich.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Douglas-Elliman-arrives-in-Fairfield-County-with-5704105.php

Video: Old Greenwich Farmer's Market Helps Feed Less Fortunate

Every Wednesday, farmers from across Connecticut come to the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich to sell their fresh fruits and vegetables.



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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Man Arrested In Abduction, Rape Of 19-Year-Old Greenwich Woman

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. A Port Chester man was arrested in connection with the abduction and rape of a 19-year-old woman reported Friday in Greenwich, police said.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-link-port-chester-man-abduction-rape-19-year-old-woman

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Assistant Pastor Charles Caviola, director of youth, looks on as.... photo: 6723519 slideshow 847

Assistant Pastor Charles Caviola, director of youth, looks on as Audrey Niblo shares her thoughts on Emily Fedorko during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723519.php

Sarah Cicchetti shares her thoughts on Emily Fedorko during a forum.... photo: 6723520 slideshow 847

Sarah Cicchetti shares her thoughts on Emily Fedorko during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723520.php

Douglas Elliman Closes Deal On $9M Greenwich Estate

GREENWICH, Conn. Douglas Elliman Real Estate officially branched into Connecticut and closed on its first sale, a $9 million waterfront estate in Old Greenwich.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/douglas-elliman-closes-deal-9m-greenwich-estate

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Greenwich man charged in post-Sandy burglary spree

An Old Greenwich man accused of a 2012 looting spree through darkened backcountry businesses in the days after Superstorm Sandy is now facing a long list of burglary charges in Connecticut, following his release from prison in New York.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Greenwich-man-charged-in-post-Sandy-burglary-spree-5689878.php

Summer of sounds: Choristers keep up with the music

Dr. Craig Scott Symons, director of music at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, leads the "Summer Sings" session at the church in the Old Greenwich section of Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday night, July 30, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleGallery/Summer-of-sounds-Choristers-keep-up-with-the-5688576.php

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Friends of Emily Fedorko find comfort together

Greenwich High senior Lacey Kennedy, center, and others express their thoughts on paper during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/articleGallery/Friends-of-Emily-Fedorko-find-comfort-together-5687637.php

Encouraged to write one word that sums up their feelings one person.... photo: 6723474 slideshow 847

Encouraged to write one word that sums up their feelings one person wrote "Upset" during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723474.php

Greenwich High senior Lacey Kennedy, center, and others express.... photo: 6723473 slideshow 847

Greenwich High senior Lacey Kennedy, center, and others express their thoughts on paper during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723473.php

Valerie Shaw, left, talks about Emily Fedorko as Lacey Kennedy.... photo: 6723476 slideshow 847

Valerie Shaw, left, talks about Emily Fedorko as Lacey Kennedy listens during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723476.php

Audrey Niblo, left, and Valerie Shaw express their thoughts on.... photo: 6723472 slideshow 847

Audrey Niblo, left, and Valerie Shaw express their thoughts on paper during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723472.php

Rev. Colin McKenna listens as Greenwich High School students talk.... photo: 6723471 slideshow 847

Rev. Colin McKenna listens as Greenwich High School students talk about their classmate Emily Fedorko during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847.php

Brooke Klair talks about Emily Fedorko as Rev. Colin McKenna,.... photo: 6723475 slideshow 847

Brooke Klair talks about Emily Fedorko as Rev. Colin McKenna, right, listens during a forum at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich in Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/slideshow/The-week-in-photos-847/photo-6723475.php

Monday, August 11, 2014

Hundreds of mourners turn out to remember Emily Fedorko

... a boating accident in Greenwich last Wednesday. Photo: Ned Gerard A time to share The Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich will hold an "Open Community Expression of Love and Tragedy" on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Students are invited to express their ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Hundreds-of-mourners-turn-out-to-remember-Emily-5682465.php

Sunday, August 10, 2014

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... "You die looking beautiful," said Natalie Hoeffel, site director of the Renfrew Center of Connecticut in Old Greenwich, referring to the unseen internal bodily damage. "People see a good-looking young woman who looks like a model. Her family says ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Health-pros-warn-against-thinness-at-any-cost-5679957.php

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Teen's Water-Tubing Death Prompts Boat Safety Warning By Greenwich Police

After a 16-year-old Old Greenwich girl died in a boating accident while water tubing on Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Police Department is reminding residents of water safety rules.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/teens-water-tubing-death-prompts-boat-safety-warning-greenwich-police

Friday, August 8, 2014

Video: Housing Authority Renovating One of Its Properties

Adam's Garden Housing Complex in Old Greenwich will be seeing some major changes soon.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/19746/Housing-Authority-Renovating-One-of-Its-Properties-

Fatality Prompts Boat Safety Warning By Greenwich Police

After a 16-year-old Old Greenwich girl died in a boating accident while water tubing on Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Police Department is reminding residents of water safety rules.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/fatality-prompts-boat-safety-warning-greenwich-police

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... reach Fedorko's parents, Pam and Joseph, have been unsuccessful. A woman who answered the door at her home in Old Greenwich Thursday declined to comment. "Today was a very dark day for our Cardinal lacrosse team," Amanda Mastera, an assistant girls ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/GHS-remembers-athlete-and-friend-5675705.php

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... reach Fedorko's parents, Pam and Joseph, have been unsuccessful. A woman who answered the door at her home in Old Greenwich Thursday declined to comment. "Today was a very dark day for our Cardinal lacrosse team," Amanda Mastera, an assistant girls ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/GHS-remembers-athlete-and-friend-5675705.php

Laddin's Rock [CT South West, USA]

Crag features Tucked away in the Rosa Hartman Park behind a residential neighborhood in Old Greenwich, lies a 60 foot high granite wall, with several trad routes along its face and assorted short boulders.



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Loren D. Keys Jr., 90, Former Old Greenwich Resident

... Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the First Congregational Church, Old Greenwich, followed by burial at the family plot. Friends and family are welcome at a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Harbor House Inn, ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/loren-d-keys-jr-90-former-old-greenwich-resident

Thursday, August 7, 2014

GHS remembers athlete and friend

... reach Fedorko's parents, Pam and Joseph, have been unsuccessful. A woman who answered the door at her home in Old Greenwich Thursday declined to comment. "Today was a very dark day for our Cardinal lacrosse team," Amanda Mastera, an assistant girls ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/GHS-remembers-athlete-and-friend-5675705.php

Greenwich Mourns As Investigation Begins Into Teen's Water-Tubing Death

... of time before an accident reconstruction report is finished into the boating death Wednesday of a 16-year-old Old Greenwich girl, the police chief said Thursday. "We are in the very early stages of reconstruction," Police Chief James Heavey said at ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/greenwich-mourns-investigation-begins-teens-water-tubing-death

Teen killed by boata s propellers was gymnast, honor student

... was identified as Greenwich High School gymnast and honor student Emily Fedorko, cops said. The 16-year-old Old Greenwich resident was going to enter her junior year of high school but her life was cut short when she was pulled into the propellers ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://nypost.com/2014/08/07/teen-killed-by-boats-propellers-was-gymnast-honor-student/

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

16-Year-Old Greenwich Girl Dies In Tubing Accident

A 16-year-old Greenwich girl was killed after she became entangled in a boat propellor while water-tubing with three other friends in the waters of Long Island Sound, Greenwich Police said.



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16-Year-Old Greenwich Girl Dies In Tubing Accident

A 16-year-old Greenwich girl was killed after she became entangled in a boat propeller while water-tubing with three other friends in the waters of Long Island Sound, Greenwich Police said.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/news/16-year-old-greenwich-girl-dies-tubing-accident

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Greenwich housing market shows signs of strength

... owners who have been waiting to sell their home should find buyers waiting for them." Supply is constrained in Old Greenwich as well, where sales have declined by 14 percent year-to-date, but the market from $3 million to $4.99 million is ...



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Greenwich-housing-market-shows-signs-of-strength-5670443.php

Hyatt Regency Greenwich Hotel Launches Explore Old Greenwich Bed, Beach, and Breakfast Package

... Hyatt Regency Greenwich in upscale Greenwich, Connecticut announced that it has launched a special "Explore Old Greenwich-Bed, Beach, and Breakfast," offer for the summer season, starting at $139 a night. The new offer includes several daily ...



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