Greenwich teen competes in elite chess tournament

Dennis Li, 12, plays chess at his home in Old Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Li, a champion chess player, will be participating in the upcoming Dewain Barber Tournament of KaAi8 Champions in Phoenix, Arizona Dennis Li, 12, holds up his Connecticut State Champion chess award for the 7th grade at his home in Old Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

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Moving Truck Gets Wedged Under Metro-North Train Bridge In Greenwich

Someone's move didn't go exactly as planned as a moving truck became wedged Thursday morning under a Metro-North train bridge in Greenwich. The incident occurred on Tomac Avenue in Old Greenwich near the Innis Arden Golf Course.

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Curtain Call Production of 'Oliver' to Feature Local Young Actors

... who auditioned. Sharing the title role of Oliver are Michael McArthur of Stamford and Christopher Messis of Old Greenwich, who will play on alternating performances. Last year's leading man, Brendan George (Stamford) returns as villain Bill Sykes. ...

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Longtime Greenwich resident takes skydive to celebrate 96th birthday

... cond grade class of Denise Tomassetti at the Riverside School. At left is Greenwich senior, Louis Chiapetta of Old Greenwich. The pair were part of a group from the program, Seniors in Schools .......PHOTO/LUCKEY JR.......COLOR Photo: Bob Luckey / GT

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Grace M. Rich, 98, Lifelong Greenwich Resident

... employee for more than 50 years as an executive secretary to Jerry Porricelli at Porricelli's Food Mart in Old Greenwich. She loved to dance and was a student of Arthur Murray Studios. She danced competitively in New York City and won several ...

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Op-Ed: Greenwich Board of Ed Member Jennifer Dayton Announces Re-Election Bid

... committees. She is a member of the Riverside Association and League of Women Voters, volunteers for the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center Travel Rugby as well as Greenwich High School Fencing and Cardinal Rugby. Jennifer is a dedicated mom of ...

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Rose M. Chiappetta, 102; Active Volunteer at St. Catherine of Siena...

Rose M. Chiappetta, 102, of Old Greenwich, widow of Lawrence F. Chiappetta Sr., passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2015. A resident of Old Greenwich for over 55 years, Rose moved to the Greenwich area after marrying her husband Larry.

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Teen Caught Trying to Steal Scooter in Old Greenwich

Plainclothes officers were in the area when the suspect was seen trying to break locks off bicycles parked at the train station. A 15-year-old teen is facing an attempted larceny charge after Greenwich Police surveilling the Old Greenwich train station because of a series of bicycle thefts saw the teen trying to break the locks of bikes and try to swipe a scooter.

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"Summer Sings!" Continues in July at First Congregational Church

... Meetinghouse of The First Congregational Church at 108 Sound Beach Avenue, across from Binney Park in Old Greenwich. Non-singers are also welcome to enjoy the evening! Our final Summer Sings will be on Wednesday, August 26 'performing' Franz ...

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Solar shingles usher in - next phase' for energy saving

... /Contributed / Peter Krupenye /Contributed Photo In their first six months online, the solar shingles atop an Old Greenwich home have saved nearly a barrel of oil total, or $182 per month, compared with standard usage. The low-profile shingles ...

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Solar shingles usher in - next phase' for energy saving

... resident Chris Murphy and his brother Sean. In their first six months online, the solar shingles atop an Old Greenwich home have saved nearly a barrel of oil total, or $182 per month, compared with standard usage. The low-profile shingles represent ...

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Greenwich Celebrates 350th Founder's Day

The Summer chior sings as church parishioners dressed in period costumes take up an offering in a re-creation of a 17th century worship service during a 350th Founders Day celebration at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn. on Sunday, July 19, 2015.

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Old Greenwich Teen Faces DWI Charge in Mount Kisco

Maxwell Trudeau, 19, faces a charge of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, following a traffic stop on Parkview Place at Drake Avenue at 3:33 a.m. July 13. Police said Westchester County Police Officer Brian Tierney stopped Trudeau's vehicle after observing it pass through a stop sign without stopping as it exited the Saw Mill River Parkway.

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Beating the Heat! Greenwich Opens Cooling Centers

... 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Byram Shubert ...

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Single Family Home Sales Rise 15 Percent In Greenwich In 2nd Quarter

... in Greenwich. "It's convenient to everything. It's been great to see this neighborhood really come alive." Old Greenwich also saw strength in its numbers. Homes sold rose 13.9 percent, and the median sale price rose 16.4 percent. North of the ...

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The Summer chior sings as church parishioners dressed in period costumes take up an offering in a re-creation of a 17th century worship service during a 350th Founders Day celebration at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn.

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Weekend in Photos, July 17-19

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. The Summer chior sings as church parishioners dressed in period costumes take up an offering in a re-creation of a 17th century worship service during a 350th Founders Day celebration at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn.

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The weekend in photos

The Summer chior sings as church parishioners dressed in period costumes take up an offering in a re-creation of a 17th century worship service during a 350th Founders Day celebration at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Conn.

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Things to do in and around Greenwich

... at 6 p.m. at the Flinn Gallery of the Greenwich Public Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., the Art Society of Old Greenwich is holding an artist's reception for its new show, "Splash," featuring the works of members submitted for a juried show running from ...

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Celebrating Greenwich's Founding -- Where It All Began

... man named Capt. Daniel Patrick, bought a parcel of land - a sandy spit at the end of what's now Shore Road in Old Greenwich. It was with that purchase of land from Native Americans that marked the founding of the Town of Greenwich. Feake's payment - ...

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Things to do in and around Greenwich

The Flinn Gallery of the Greenwich Public Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., is receiving works for the upcoming Art Society of Old Greenwich juried show "Splash." See listing for more information.

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Back 40 Kitchen follows farm-table journey

... on Greenwich Avenue. And that's in addition to the mercantile and farmers market they helped start in Old Greenwich during the past five years. "It's been an accident," Lesley King said. "My husband is definitely more of a gardener. I'm more of a ...

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate Promotes Executive to Lead CT and Westchester Offices

... its mark in Connecticut last year with several significant sales, including a $9 million waterfront estate in Old Greenwich and the record-breaking $27.5 million sale of the former Ron Howard estate in Conyers Farm, on the border of Greenwich and ...

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Vannucchi Named Exec. VP For Douglas Elliman In Westchester

... mark in Connecticut last year with a number of significant sales, including a $9 million waterfront estate in Old Greenwich and the record-breaking $27.5 million sale of the former Ron Howard estate in Conyers Farm, on the border of Greenwich and ...

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Young Greenwich Actors Cast in 'Annie JR.'

The performances at The Tarrytown Music Hall, featuring more than 100 local young performers, are scheduled for July 24 - Aug. 1. The cast includes Claire Hesser and Hayley Eldridge, both of Cos Cob; Fifi Fernandez of Greenwich, and Alexis Killeen of Old Greenwich. Tickets are $16 , $18 and $23 for premium seats .

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Mother asks for help recovering daughter taken to Russia

Katarina Hramovich holds a photo of her missing daughter, Alina, at her apartment in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, July 13, 2015.

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Southport Families Welcome Fresh Air Fund Kids For Summer Fun

... didn't dampen the spirits of the families, who waited with balloons and signs at the parking lot of the Old Greenwich train station. "We had a wonderful time last year," Greenwich resident Midge Pappas told The Daily Voice. She and Charles Stuttig ...

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This 1939 waterfront Lucas Point house in Old Greenwich is for sale,...

Do you think your city is too expensive? If you live in one of Forbes most overprced metro areas, you're not wrong. Forbes looked at America's 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Metropolitan Divisions with populations of 600,000 or more and compared median home values to median income to determine home affordability in each area.

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Senior residence exhibit showcases year's artwork

... coordinator. Photo: Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media Artist and art instructor Lucie Anderes of Old Greenwich speaks with Hill House resident artists she tutored for the art show that is currently on display at the senior citizen residency ...

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Workers finishing retaining wall for upcoming work at train station

Workers are building a retaining wall at the Old Greenwich train station as part of the preparations to replace two railroad bridges in the area.

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350th "Olde Tyme" Founder's Day Celebration and Lobster Roll Lunch

All are invited to celebrate First Congregational Church's 350th Founder's Day with an "olde tyme" worship service and lobster roll lunch! All Are Invited! 350th "Olde Tyme" Founder's Day Celebration and Lobster Roll Lunch Sunday, July 19 at First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich The oldest church in Greenwich continues its historic celebration on July 19 with its 350th Founder's Day and the community is invited! Bring the whole family and "travel back in time" to experience a re-creation of a 17th Century worship service.

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Things to do in and around Greenwich

The Garden Club of Old Greenwich recently awarded members for their work over the past year. Sitting, from left, are Victoria Hamet , Louise Weber , Lynne Davenport , Tommie Bulger , and Nancy Pierson .

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Four Generations Of Velez Family Celebrate Together At Greenwich Fireworks

The Velez family joined much of the town in celebrating Independence Day at the annual fireworks display at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich.

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Four Generations Of Velez Family Celebrate Together At Greenwich Fireworks

GREENWICH, Conn. - The Velez family joined much of the town in celebrating Independence Day at the annual fireworks display at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich.

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Daniel Nelson Adams Jr., 75; Old Greenwich Resident Who Established Corporate Branding Firm

Growing up in New York City, he attended the Buckley School, followed by Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT and, in 1962, graduated from Colgate University. Dan's passion in life was music, especially singing.

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Property Tax And Valuation Topics - Summer 2015

... formerly large tax generators, become less valuable. After purchasing a small commercial building in Old Greenwich in 2007, the property owner challenged the Town of Greenwich's revaluation market value of almost $2.7 million as of October 1, 2010. ...

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How to keep pets safe over July 4

... Conn. enjoys a book while sitting on a bench with her dog, Mason, a Shih Tzu, close by in Binney Park, Old Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, July 5, 2014. Charren said she was not going to wait around for the fireworks show. A Chihuahua gets in on the act ...

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Things to do in and around Greenwich

... and refreshments. On July 5 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center in Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, there will be a series of family activities focused on the area's waterways including a 2 p.m. talk by deep-sea scientist ...

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Love your country, love your dog: Keep pets safe over July 4

... Conn. enjoys a book while sitting on a bench with her dog, Mason, a Shih Tzu, close by in Binney Park, Old Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, July 5, 2014. Charren said she was not going to wait around for the fireworks show. A Chihuahua gets in on the act ...

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