School libraries not what they used to be

Second graders Ellie Englund, left, Filippa Keszti, center, and Lucy Carpenter talk in the "maker space" of the new "learning commons" of the International School at Dundee in Old Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015.



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Greenwich 'Teen Kids News' Snags Parents Choice Award

The TV show Teen Kids News, the brain child of Old Greenwich resident Albert Primo, and co-produced by Stamford resident and Emmy winning Director, Alan Weiss, just became a Parents' Choice Approved Award Winner. "We are honored to receive this award and glad see that after 12 years on the air, the show is as current as ever and still being recognized for its educational value," commented Primo.



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Find Open Houses in Greenwich This Weekend Including a Brick Colonial in Old Greenwich

Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the Greenwich area and new homes for sale. These real estate listings come to Patch in a direct feed from Zillow and automatically update to show the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category.



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... Wednesday. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Passengers exit the Metro-North train arriving from New York at the station in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Metro-North Railroad is getting high marks for its performance during this week's blizzard, and ...



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Greenwich Residents Are Named 'Time for Lyme' Gala Co-Chairs

Lyme Research Alliance & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance have announced that Greenwich residents Amy Marisa Balducci and Riann Smith will co-chair the 2015 "Time for Lyme" Gala on April 11, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich. Both Balducci and Smith said they are honored to co-chair the event and hope to raise awareness about the devastating impact Lyme disease can have on individuals and their families-something each of the women has personally experienced.



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Metro-North weathered the storm well

... Wednesday. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Passengers exit the Metro-North train arriving from New York at the station in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Metro-North Railroad is getting high marks for its performance during this week's blizzard, and ...



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Metro-North weathered the storm well

... Wednesday. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Passengers exit the Metro-North train arriving from New York at the station in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Metro-North Railroad is getting high marks for its performance during this week's blizzard, and ...



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Metro-North weathered the storm well

... of full service Wednesday. Passengers exit the Metro-North train arriving from New York at the station in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Metro-North Railroad is getting high marks for its performance during this week's blizzard, and ...



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Metro-North weathered the storm well

... Wednesday. Photo: Jason Rearick Passengers exit the Metro-North train arriving from New York at the station in Old Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Metro-North Railroad is getting high marks for its performance during this week's blizzard, ...



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Fitbit fail

Old Greenwich resident Sarah Bamford shows the step count on her FitBit digital fitness tracker after running on the treadmill at CLAY Health Club and Spa in Port Chester, N.Y. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Bamford got a FitBit for Christmas, used it for a short time and lost interest and motivation to use it since then.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Some-grow-weary-of-fitness-trackers-6039611.php

Turning white into green

Mark Manero, of Manero Landscaping, throws ice melt on the sidewalk with his plow parked behind him along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.



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Turning white into green

Mark Manero, of Manero Landscaping, throws ice melt on the sidewalk with his plow parked behind him along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Turning-white-into-green-6045459.php

Greenwich Home Prices Climb 11% In 2014

... if you're a buyer in that area." The market was strong in all regions in Greenwich. Of all the neighborhoods, Old Greenwich, however, had perhaps the best year. The average sale price rose 46.8 percent in Old Greenwich, to $2,573,709. The median ...



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Snowstorm's price tag packs a wallop

... was not a severe as originally predicted. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Beach House Cafe along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. hangs a sign to let customers know they are open despite snow from Winter Storm Juno on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Winter ...



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... The overnight storm was not a severe as originally predicted. Beach House Cafe along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. hangs a sign to let customers know they are open despite snow from Winter Storm Juno on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Winter ...



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Greenwich Clears Out As Town Cleans Up From Snowfall

Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich was nearly deserted Tuesday afternoon after businesses closed for the day in anticipation of a major blizzard. Luckily, the area was spared the worst of the weather.



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Storm cost plenty, but could have been much worse

... The overnight storm was not a severe as originally predicted. Beach House Cafe along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. hangs a sign to let customers know they are open despite snow from Winter Storm Juno on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Winter ...



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Storm cost plenty, but could have been much worse

... was not a severe as originally predicted. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Beach House Cafe along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. hangs a sign to let customers know they are open despite snow from Winter Storm Juno on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Winter ...



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Storm cost plenty, but could have been much worse

... was not a severe as originally predicted. Photo: Cathy Zuraw Beach House Cafe along Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, Conn. hangs a sign to let customers know they are open despite snow from Winter Storm Juno on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Winter ...



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The Most Expensive Winter Storms in US History

... since 1980 , starting with the most expensive: Howard Truss, left, leaves his beach house with John Burgess in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, in search of higher ground to wait out the winter storm, March 13, 1993. 1. DATE: March 11-14, 1993 COST: $9 ...



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Sports Talk At Greenwich Civic Center Centers On Youth Development

The Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center and Mickey Kydes Soccer will host a noted physician for a lecture on optimizing training development. A talk dubbed "The Psychology of Sport Optimizing athletic development: The Role of the Parent Guest Speaker" with Darren Treasure will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich.



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Some grow weary of fitness trackers

Old Greenwich resident Sarah Bamford shows the step count on her FitBit digital fitness tracker after running on the treadmill at CLAY Health Club and Spa in Port Chester, N.Y. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Bamford got a FitBit for Christmas, used it for a short time and lost interest and motivation to use it since then.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Some-grow-weary-of-fitness-trackers-6038542.php

Some grow weary of fitness trackers

Old Greenwich resident Sarah Bamford shows the step count on her FitBit digital fitness tracker after running on the treadmill at CLAY Health Club and Spa in Port Chester, N.Y. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Bamford got a FitBit for Christmas, used it for a short time and lost interest and motivation to use it since then.



via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Some-grow-weary-of-fitness-trackers-6038542.php

Stamford WOW House -- Water Views, A Dock -- and You Can Work from Home

Located on Signal Road on the Stamford/Old Greenwich border is this 26-room waterfront mansion located on approximately 2.5 acres. According to the Sotheby's International listing, the home "provides the perfect creative space for original thinkers, doers, and innovators in premier Soundview Farms office complex overlooking a private sandy beach, 150-foot pier and three deep water boat slips that have been entitlements since 1907."



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Construction Begins Soon On Major Bridge-Rail Project In Old Greenwich

A $14.9 million project will see two railroad bridges in Old Greenwich replaced and work done around the train station. Sun reflects off a passing train at the Old Greenwich train station.



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KCO recaps Nexcore

... as a true value-added partner to its OEM customers. For more information, visit www.nexcoretech.com. Based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, KCO traces its roots to 1976 when William Kidd made his first private equity investment. Today, KCO is the ...



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'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' in Old Greenwich

The First Congregational Church of Greenwich Youth Group Players Present: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 7:30 pm both nights Don't miss this wonderful performance of the beloved classic, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown . All proceeds from the show benefit the FCCOG Youth Group's mission trip to Nicaragua in February.



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Builders see promise in homes for the aging set

... southern Fairfield County market," said Heinrich, who is also founding principal of BLR Capital Partners, an Old Greenwich-based boutique real estate capital advisory firm. Situated on a half acre, the two-story development will include five ...



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This home at 25 Pilot Rock Road in Riverside sold for $19 million late last week.

... the name of the buyer, town records show that it went to Jeffrey L. Bewkes , CEO of Time Warner, who lives in Old Greenwich, and earns about $33 million a year in salary, stocks, options and other compensation, according to Forbes magazine . Agents ...



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Time Warner CEO Buys Waterfront Home In Greenwich For $19 Million

GREENWICH, Conn. Jeffrey L. Bewkes, CEO of Time Warner and an Old Greenwich resident, has purchased a home in the Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich for $19 million, Greenwich Time reports.



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