Chamber honors 8 'local heroes'

Greenwich Historical Society Executive Director Debra L. Mecky, Ph. D., claps for members of the Historical Society after winning the Non-profit Leadership Award at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, Conn.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Chamber-honors-8-local-heroes-6234912.php

Greenwich High School Hall of Fame To Induct Class of 2015 at Banquet on June 10th

... the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, CT. New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin will serve as the evening's featured guest speaker. Banquet tickets including ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12686030.htm

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/old-greenwich-rail-bridge-replacement-projects-set-begin-0?

Fathers' Forum in Greenwich -- Building Stronger Relationships with Sons

The third Fathers' Forum session of the season - 'Fathers & Sons', featuring psychologist Michael G. Thompson, will be held on Saturday. Fathers' Forum has partnered with The Stanwich School and the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center for the discussion, which will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Stanwich School, 257 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/fathers-forum-greenwich-building-stronger-relationships-sons-0?

Greenwich United Way's 'Sole Sisters' Raise $1.3 Million

Lisa Baird, the United States Olympic Committee chief marketing officer and an Old Greenwich resident, was the keynote speaker at the largest Sole Sisters luncheon crowd ever that attended the April 23 event at the Greenwich Country Club. The event marked 10 years of the United Way Women's Initiative "Stepping Up to Help Others Step Forward."

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-united-ways-sole-sisters-raise-13-million-0?

Berkshire Hathaway NE Properties In Greenwich Plans House Tour

The Greenwich and Old Greenwich offices of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties is hosting its biannual Spring Open House Tour on Sunday, May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will showcase more than 30 of the finest homes on the market. See www.OpenHouseGreenwich.net for details.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/berkshire-hathaway-ne-properties-greenwich-plans-house-tour

Berkshire Hathaway To Host Real Estate Seminar, 30 Open Houses

The Greenwich and Old Greenwich offices of Berkshire Hathaway New England Properties will host their biannual Spring Open House Tour on Sunday, May 3. From 1 to 4 p.m., agents will host more than 30 open houses that are on the market in Greenwich. Stop by the Greenwich office, 136 E. Putnam Ave., at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday for a 20-minute presentation on: Lunch will be provided by the agency's 'Preferred Vendors' who will be present to provide information about their companies and services.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/berkshire-hathaway-host-real-estate-seminar-30-open-houses-0?

Patch Replay: Home Health Aide Is Accused of Bilking Thousands From Elderly Old Greenwich Woman

A home health aide is facing charges she drained the retirement and living expenses account of an elderly Old Greenwich resident by using a credit card and bank checks to buy clothing and other items from expensive Greenwich Avenue shops, according to Greenwich Police. Police said in a statement that suspect "over the course of approximately eight months, bilked the retirement/living expenses account of a local resident.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/patch-replay-home-health-aide-accused-bilking-thousands-elderly-old-greenwich-woman?

New York Realtors get a taste of Greenwich

Douglas Elliman, a real estate company in town is hosted a bus tour, which will brought in agents from New York City and Long Island to tour four Greenwich properties, in an effort to market the homes here to out-of-town agents. Their first stop was at a home on Shore Road in the Old Greenwich neighborhood of Greenwich, CT.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/realestate/article/New-York-Realtors-get-a-taste-of-Greenwich-6221897.php

Things to do in and around Greenwich

... from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, the annual collectors glass and ceramics show and sale will be held. A special presentation on glass repair and identification ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Things-to-do-in-and-around-Greenwich-6220352.php

Marc Jaffe Finds a Permanent Home

... as CEO of the nonprofit organization Childcare Learning Centers (CLC), of Stamford, Ct. Jaffe, who lives in Old Greenwich, Ct., first joined CLC in early 2014, when he stepped into the interim role expecting to continue his consulting practice while ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/66410-marc-jaffe-finds-a-permanent-home.html

First shoots of spring as outdoor farmers market season begins

... including the Greenwich Farmers Market on Saturdays beginning May 16, and the Darien Farmers Market and the Old Greenwich Farmers Market, Wednesdays starting May 21 and May 27, respectively. Sprinkle in farmers markets Mondays in Stratford, Tuesdays ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/First-shoots-of-spring-as-outdoor-farmers-market-6222251.php

First shoots of spring as outdoor farmers market season begins

... to include the Greenwich Farmers Market on Saturdays beginning May 16; and the Darien Farmers Market and the Old Greenwich Farmers Market, Wednesdays starting May 21 and May 27 respectively. Sprinkle in farmers markets Mondays in Stratford, Tuesdays ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/First-shoots-of-spring-as-outdoor-farmers-market-6222251.php

New York Realtors get a taste of Greenwich

Douglas Elliman, a real estate company in town is hosted a bus tour, which will brought in agents from New York City and Long Island to tour four Greenwich properties, in an effort to market the homes here to out-of-town agents. Their first stop was at a home on Shore Road in the Old Greenwich neighborhood of Greenwich, CT.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/realestate/article/New-York-Realtors-get-a-taste-of-Greenwich-6221897.php

New York Realtors get a taste of Greenwich

Douglas Elliman, a real estate company in town is hosted a bus tour, which will brought in agents from New York City and Long Island to tour four Greenwich properties, in an effort to market the homes here to out-of-town agents. Their first stop was at a home on Shore Road in the Old Greenwich neighborhood of Greenwich, CT.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/realestate/article/New-York-Realtors-get-a-taste-of-Greenwich-6221897.php

New York Realtors get a taste of Greenwich

Carolyn Gould a real estate agent from Long Island, NY walks through a house on Shore Road in the Old Greenwich neighborhood of Greenwich, CT as aprt of a bus tour, put together by Douglas Elliman Real Estate company which brought in agents from New York City and Long Island to tour four Greenwich properties, in an effort to market the homes here to out-of-town agents. Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/realestate/article/New-York-Realtors-get-a-taste-of-Greenwich-6221897.php

Home Health Aide Is Accused of Bilking Thousands From Elderly Old Greenwich Woman

A home health aide is facing charges she drained the retirement and living expenses account of an elderly Old Greenwich resident by using a credit card and bank checks to buy clothing and other items from expensive Greenwich Avenue shops, according to Greenwich Police. Police said in a statement that suspect "over the course of approximately eight months, bilked the retirement/living expenses account of a local resident.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/home-health-aide-accused-bilking-thousands-elderly-old-greenwich-woman-0?

Celebrating Earth Day | Arrest for Old Greenwich House Explosion | Town Administrator Appointed

Plus 11 Sandy Hook families distance themselves from McGraw concert group, man faces murder charge and dead man found in parking lot. Nick Fradiani, 29, of Connecticut, learns if he advances to the top 5 of the popular Fox reality television show.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/celebrating-earth-day-arrest-old-greenwich-house-explosion-town-administrator-appointed?

Greenwich Man Burned In Garage Fire Faces Charges In Blaze

An Old Greenwich man who suffered what police said were severe burns in a March 9 fire and explosion at a home he was renting has been charged in connection with the blaze. Henry Calam, 44, of 83 Halsey Drive, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief in connection with the fire.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-man-burned-garage-fire-faces-charges-blaze

Garage fire leads to criminal charges

A man who blew up his garage is now facing criminal charges resulting from the fiery mishap in Old Greenwich. Henry Calam , 45, who was renting a residence on Northridge Road in March, was working with spray paint and an electric grinder in the garage, fixing up a go-kart-type vehicle.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Garage-fire-leads-to-criminal-charges-6218103.php

New Canaan Country School to Host Deal Days Tag Sale

... families from many surrounding towns, including: Cos Cob, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Ridgefield, Rowayton, South Norwalk, Stamford, West Redding, Weston, Westport and Wilton, CT and Bedford, Katonah, Pound ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-country-school-host-deal-days-tag-sale?

Public weighs in on Binney Park plans

The question of what can be done to improve Binney Park was brought directly to the public at a workshop Wednesday night in Old Greenwich. More than 50 people were on hand for a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Joseph Siciliano and Martha Lyon , a landscape architect, as part of the development of the Binney Park Master Plan.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Public-weighs-in-on-Binney-Park-plans-6217915.php

First Church Preschool Plants Tree in Old Greenwich for Earth Day

The First Church Preschool in Old Greenwich participated in an Earth Day Tree Planting Ceremony to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of The First Congregational Church of Greenwich. The preschool children helped plant the tree and sang an Earth Day song.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/first-church-preschool-plants-tree-earth-day-0?

Old Greenwich Resident Is Charged Following House Explosion

Greenwich Police say the suspect's 'carelessness' caused the explosion and fire that badly damaged the Northridge Road home he rented. An Old Greenwich man is facing reckless endangerment and criminal mischief charges in the wake of an explosion and fire that caused significant damage to the home he rented on Northridge Road last month.

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/old-greenwich-resident-charged-following-house-explosion-0?

On tap with Andrew Grasso and Andrew Sun

... not that much that happens in suburban Detroit. I guess being close to Detroit and Ann Arbor. AG : I'm from Old Greenwich, Conn., and the best part about where I'm from is that it's a few hundred feet from the water, and that sort of got me into ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://dailyprincetonian.com/sports/2015/04/on-tap-with-andrew-grasso-and-andrew-sun/

Geese-Chasing Pooch 'Rescued' by Greenwich Marine Police

The way Greenwich Police tell the story on their Facebook page, "This (Tuesday) morning an elderly (Old Greenwich) resident's dog got away and jumped into water to chase geese. The dog got tired and was sitting on the float. She called for help and ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/geese-chasing-pooch-rescued-greenwich-marine-police-0?

MakerBot pulls the plug on Greenwich Ave shop

... is now closed. The company, which is headed by Fairfield resident Jenny Lawton , former owner of Just Books in Old Greenwich, said that the retail shop's shuttering is part of a larger plan for restructuring the business. The Greenwich location was ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/business/article/MakerBot-pulls-the-plug-on-Greenwich-Ave-shop-6214085.php

MakerBot pulls the plug on Greenwich Ave shop

... is now closed. The company, which is headed by Fairfield resident Jenny Lawton , former owner of Just Books in Old Greenwich, said that the retail shop's shuttering is part of a larger plan for restructuring the business. The Greenwich location was ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/business/article/MakerBot-pulls-the-plug-on-Greenwich-Ave-shop-6214085.php

MakerBot pulls the plug on Greenwich Ave shop

... is now closed. The company, which is headed by Fairfield resident Jenny Lawton , former owner of Just Books in Old Greenwich, said that the retail shop's shuttering is part of a larger plan for restructuring the business. The Greenwich location was ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/MakerBot-pulls-the-plug-on-Greenwich-Ave-shop-6214085.php

MakerBot pulls the plug on Greenwich Ave shop

... is now closed. The company, which is headed by Fairfield resident Jenny Lawton , former owner of Just Books in Old Greenwich, said that the retail shop's shuttering is part of a larger plan for restructuring the business. The Greenwich location was ...

via Old Greenwich Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/MakerBot-pulls-the-plug-on-Greenwich-Ave-shop-6214085.php