Greenwich United Way CEO To Step Down

... This is an incredibly strong organization that is well positioned to be even bigger and better." The Old Greenwich resident added, "I'm not leaving town - I know I leave this organization in a good place. I have been so privileged to work alongside ...

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for the Record

... on site to discuss their work. On Saturday at 10 a.m., the town's 375th anniversary celebration will focus on Old Greenwich. Pat Larrabee, the church historian at First Congregational Church, will present a slide lecture on historic homes and places ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/FOR-THE-RECORD-6264846.php

Eye on membership, Greenwich Chamber holds showcase

... at the Greenwich Business & Culinary Showcase on Wednesday, May 14, at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich, Conn. Chef Peter Giannini serves up fare from White Plains, N.Y.-based Sam's of Gedney Way during the Greenwich Business & ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Eye-on-membership-Greenwich-Chamber-holds-6264375.php

for the Record

... them in person at the library. On Saturday at 10 a.m., the town's 375th anniversary celebration will focus on Old Greenwich. Pat Larrabee, the church historian at First Congregational Church, will present a slide lecture on historic homes and places ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/FOR-THE-RECORD-6262128.php

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Business and Culinary Showcase

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business & Culinary Showcase Wednesday, May 13 at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. Billed as "the largest business networking event of the year" more than 70 tabletop exhibitors have been booked for the evening.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-chamber-commerce-business-and-culinary-showcase-0?

Dante V. Montagnesi Sr., 86; Accountant, Management Consultant, Old Greenwich Resident

Dante Victor Montagnesi Sr., 86, of Old Greenwich passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Greenwich Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Smeriglio Montagnesi of Old Greenwich, his daughter Mary Lynn Regan and her husband Thomas of Jupiter, FL; his grandchildren Danielle and Dante Montagnesi and Chelsy and Thomas Patrick Regan, as well as his sister Grace Tambourine of Rowlett, TX.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/dante-v-montagnesi-sr-86-accountant-management-consultant-old-greenwich-resident?

Greenwich's First Congregational Church Celebrates 350 Years

The choir sings during the Music & Friendship Sunday service at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. The service was the opening celebration of the church's 350th anniversary.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-first-congregational-church-celebrates-350-years

Bicyclists Hit Greenwich Point In Traditional Mother's Day Ride

OLD GREENWICH, Conn. -- On Mother's Day, there is no better place to be than on a bicycle, said Andrea Levine of Greenwich.

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Greenwich Boaters Hit the Classroom Before Hitting the Water

... the state house that would tighten laws regarding young boaters. What is called Emily's Law, in memory of Old Greenwich teen Emily Fedorko who was killed in a boat-tubing accident on Long Island Sound last August, was approved by the state Senate ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-boaters-hit-classroom-hitting-water-0?

Greenwich B&B marks anniversary in uncertain times for inns

... House bed and breakfast in Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, May 5, 2015. With the closure of Harbor House Inn in Old Greenwich, Stanton House is among the last B&Bs standing in Greenwich. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Owners Doreen and Tog Pearson pose in the ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Greenwich-B-B-marks-anniversary-in-uncertain-6252507.php

Briefly. . .

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce holds its annual "Business & Culinary Showcase" on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich. Channel 7 News meteorologist Bill Evans is emcee of the event, which will include 70 local businesses exhibiting and varying fare from area restaurants, with last year's showcase drawing hundreds of people.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/Briefly-6252377.php

Art Lecture and Reception in Old Greenwich

... A wine and cheese reception will follow. The First Congregational Church is located at 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich (across from Binney Park). Visit www.fccog.org for more info or call 203-637-1791. Art Photo Credit: The Metropolitan Museum ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/art-lecture-and-reception-old-greenwich-0?

Emily's Bill -- Legislation Aimed at Reducing Boating Accidents, Is OK'd by State Senate

... and, the Fedorko family. The bill now heads to the state House for a vote. The Fedorko Family, who lives in Old Greenwich, has launched a foundation, the Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation, to promote a national boat towing safety program. The ...

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Need Ideas for Celebrating Mother's Day in Greenwich?

For more than a decade, Greenwich families have awakened early on Mother's Day and instead of making mom breakfast in bed, have headed out for the annual Mother's Day Bike Ride. It was started as a way to educate kids and adults about good biking behavior, how to share the road and how to maintain safe equipment, the event run by the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center has exploded into a morning of family fun and entertainment The event starts and finishes at the Old Greenwich Elementary School, and while the day is about having fun, bike safety is still the important message.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/need-ideas-celebrating-mothers-day-greenwich-0?

Norwalk Performers Join 'Dinner With Disney' Cabaret In Greenwich

Connecticut Playmakers presents "Dinner With Disney" at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich on Friday, May 8, with weekend performances running through May 24. "Dinner With Disney" is the sixth collaboration for the theater company with a longtime creative partnership of director Michele Grace of Fairfield and jazz pianist Chris Coogan of Weston. The show will have cabaret-style seating so audience members may bring in food and beverages.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/events/connecticut-playmakers-present-dinner-disney-cabaret-greenwich

Connecticut Playmakers Present Dinner with Disney, Beginning Tonight

Connecticut Playmakers' production of Dinner with Disney at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich in May is the sixth collaboration for the theatre company of a long-time creative partnership of director Michele Grace of Fairfield and jazz pianist Chris Coogan of Weston. The show opens tonight, May 8 and runs weekend performances through May 24 with cabaret-style seating so audience members may bring in food and beverages.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Connecticut-Playmakers-to-Present-DINNER-WITH-DISNEY-Begin-Today-20150507

Greenwich History Tour - Old Greenwich

Town of Greenwich's 375th Neighborhood Tours kick off with Old Greenwich on Saturday, May 16, 10 am at the oldest church in Greenwich. The kick-off of the Town of Greenwich's 375th Neighborhood Tours will begin in Old Greenwich on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 am at the oldest church in Greenwich, The First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, which was chartered in 1665.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-history-tour-old-greenwich-0?

Greenwich Chamber Hosting Business, Culinary Showcase

Over 70 exhibitors are scheduled to attend, and an audience of at least 450 people is expected to attend, according to a press release. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-chamber-hosting-business-culinary-showcase

On The Road Again -- Greenwich Police Bicycle Patrols

... Association. In addition to patrolling the central business district, the officers also are assigned to Old Greenwich and Byram. On weekends, they can be seen patrolling Greenwich Point Park. Department spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray said the bike patrols ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/road-again-greenwich-police-bicycle-patrols-0?

Celebrating 350 Years -- The First Congregational Church of Greenwich

... photographs. In partnership with the Town of Greenwich's 375th Anniversary, the church will be kicking off an Old Greenwich neighborhood tour on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. There will be a slide show and discussion of historical points of interest ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/celebrating-350-years-first-congregational-church-greenwich-0?

Elyse Screnci, 60; Old Greenwich Resident; Business Owner

A proud resident of Old Greenwich for almost 25 years. A former member of the Junior League of Greenwich, a member of The Rocky Point Club and was the founder of Adventure Kids in downtown Greenwich.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/elyse-screnci-60-old-greenwich-resident-business-owner-0?

Old Greenwich Rail Bridge Project Reduces Available Commuter Parking

For commuters using the parking lot at the Old Greenwich train station there will be fewer parking spaces available now that work has begun on the rail bridge replacement project . The Greenwich Parking Services Department announced Monday that the work will include relocating utilities under the South Beach Avenue bridge.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-rail-bridge-project-reduces-available-commuter-parking-0?

Things to do in and around Greenwich

... email about your latest goings-on at gtcitydesk@scni.com. Registration is open for the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich 's Kidshine Performing Arts Camp slated for July 13 to 17 at the church, 8 West End Ave. The camp is for rising third- ...

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Work begins on Old Greenwich train bridges

An Amtrack train passes over the bridge crossing Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, May 4, 2015.

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Argument Ends with a Smashed Flower Pot, A Broken Bench -- And, An Arrest

A dispute between two Old Greenwich men over damage to a vehicle ended with a smashed flower pot and broken bench - and a young man's arrest. A 20-year-old Sound Beach Avenue resident is facing charges in connection with a May 1 argument with a neighbor about damage to the suspect's vehicle, according to a Greenwich Police report.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/argument-ends-smashed-flower-pot-broken-bench-and-arrest-0?

Old Greenwich sales up in April

Old Greenwich real estate flew off the market in April, with 10 homes near the central village closing during the month, according to transactions filed in the Greenwich Town Assessor's office. While Old Greenwich has always shown strength in the market, recent months have been a bit slower for that portion of town, with only three sales clustered in Old Greenwich in March and four in February.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Old-Greenwich-sales-up-in-April-6241196.php

13th Annual Mother's Day Bike Ride Plans Tour Of Old Greenwich

The 13th Annual Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center Mother's Day Bike Ride, presented by Ellington Management Group, will take place Sunday, May 10, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more than a decade, Greenwich families have woken up early on Mother's Day and instead of making mom breakfast in bed, have headed out for the Mother's Day Bike Ride. Started as a way to educate kids and adults about good biking behavior, how to share the road and how to maintain safe equipment, the event run by the OGRCC has exploded into a morning of family fun and entertainment While the day is about having fun, bike safety is still an important message to get across.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/13th-annual-mothers-day-bike-ride-plans-tour-old-greenwich

The Weekend in Photos, May 1-3, 2015

... joke around while crossing the finish line in the CancerCare Walk/Run for Hope at Greewich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Sunday, May 3, 2015. More than 250 participated in the third annual event that celebrates survivors, those facing cancer ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/entertainment/slideshow/The-Weekend-in-Photos-May-1-3-2015-108926.php

Patch Replay: Replacement of Old Greenwich Rail Bridges Set to Begin

Residents will have to endure three years of work that will cause lane closures and detours, that will begin next week. Starting Monday, Greenwich residents - especially those who live in and travel in Old Greenwich, are going to need considerable more patience and time when driving in the hamlet on the eastern end of town.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/patch-replay-replacement-old-greenwich-rail-bridges-set-begin-0?

A Look Back: St. Christopher's Episcopal Mission in Bluff, Utah

Salt Lake Tribune archive Young Navajo girls playing at St. Cristopher's Mission in Bluff, Utah in 1950. St. Christopher's Episcopal Mission was established in 1943 when H. Baxter Liebler, an Episcopal priest from Old Greenwich, Connecticut came to Bluff to establish a mission among the Navajo people.

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