Greenwich Roundup: Monday, August 25, 2014

Monday, August 25, 2014

Super PAC gets $1.25M for ad blitz attacking Foley

Flush with cash from a recent Greenwich fundraising reception with Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic Governors Association late last week pumped $1.25 million into the race through a nascent super PAC to fund a TV ad blitz against Republican Tom Foley.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Super-PAC-gets-1-25M-for-ad-blitz-attacking-Foley-5711513.php

One Suspect Arrested as Car Larcenies in Greenwich Continue

An alert Pemberwick resident who spotted a man using a flashlight to peer into parked cars early Sunday called Greenwich Police who arrested the man on burglary-related charges.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/one-suspect-arrested-car-larcenies-greenwich-continue

Shore Road Bridge Rehab Project Underway in Central Greenwich

... than the traditional route. Also extra traffic may occur due to the road work and detour. For information, contact Greenwich's Senior Civil Engineer Frank W. Petise in the DPW - Engineering Division at 203-622-7860.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/shore-road-bridge-rehab-project-underway-central-greenwich

Greenwich Old Timers Golf Tourney to Honor Founders Joe and Jim Branca

It's that time of year - the approaching fall means the Old Timers Athletic Association of Greenwich will be holding its benefit golf tournament.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-old-timers-golf-tourney-honor-founders-joe-and-jim-branca

WOW House: Dramatic Greenwich Modernism

A neo-modern showcase, overlooking seven breathtaking lakefront acres, is an example of unique international style designed by world-renowned architect Ulrich Franzen.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/wow-house-dramatic-greenwich-modernism

Backpacks of Love and School Supplies in Greenwich

Hundreds of Greenwich elementary and middle school students will be starting off the school year just right come Tuesday - thanks to the Greenwich Rotary.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/backpacks-love-and-school-supplies-greenwich

Greenwich Cops Take Ice Bucket Challenge, Dare Rest of Fairfield Co. Departments

The social media phenomenon of accepting the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continued in Greenwich on Monday as members of the Greenwich Police Department and their Chief, James Heavey, took one for a member of their team.

http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/greenwich-cops-take-ice-bucket-challenge-dare-rest-fairfield-co-departments

Easton Mom Denies Supplying Alcohol, Condoms to Teenage Party

An Easton mother is facing 10 charges of felony risk of injury to a child for allegedly supplying her daughter and her teenage friends with alcohol and a condom at a party thrown at their former Greenwich home in April.

http://patch.com/connecticut/weston-redding-easton/easton-mom-denies-supplying-alcohol-condoms-teenage-party

The CT Governor's Race Grows -- Petition Candidate Makes Ballot

... name will appear on the ballot along with Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Republican candidate Tom Foley of Greenwich. The Secretary of the State's office is still tallying the petitions from Jonathan Pelto, another third-party candidate who is ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/suffield/ct-governors-race-grows-petition-candidate-makes-ballot

Clyde W. Moonie; 96; Financial Executive; World War II Veteran

Clyde Wickliffe Moonie, of Greenwich, and formerly of Palm Beach FL and Scarsdale NY, passed away on Aug. 14, 2014 from complications resulting from an aortal aneurism.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/clyde-w-moonie-96-financial-executive-world-war-ii-veteran

Parade of Learners kicks off new school year

... Elementary School principal John Grasso brought the Parade of Learners tradition from his former school district, Greenwich. During the parade, parents line the driveway and applaud their children as they walk into the school for their first day of ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Parade-of-Learners-kicks-off-new-school-year-5711655.php

Dixon: This hoopty's been to the moon

... bombardments of spin, dangerous neighborhoods and hedge-fund ghettoes. Maybe the scariest encounter was along Greenwich's Khakum Wood Road, a "private no trespassing" dead end where second-time Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley 's ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dixon-This-hoopty-s-been-to-the-moon-5706567.php

Super PAC gets $1.25M for ad blitz attacking Foley

Flush with cash from a recent Greenwich fundraising reception with Vice President Joe Biden , the Democratic Governors Association late last week pumped $1.25 million into the race through a nascent super PAC to fund a TV ad blitz against Republican Tom Foley .

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Super-PAC-gets-1-25M-for-ad-blitz-attacking-Foley-5711513.php

Banksville retail center taking on new look

... area at his pizza shop Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. The North Street Shopping Center in the Banksville section of Greenwich, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. At right is the vacant building that housed the IGA supermarket. The owners of the shopping center, who ...

http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Banksville-retail-center-taking-on-new-look-5711109.php

Greenwich Historical Society celebrates Great Estates in exhibit

Now through the end of August there is still time to visit the Greenwich Historical Society, http://www.greenwichhistory.org located on 39 Strickland Road in Cos Cob to view their summer exhibition titled Enjoying the Country Life, Greenwich's Great Estates.

http://www.examiner.com/article/greenwich-historical-society-celebrates-great-estates-exhibit?cid=rss

Thumbs up, thumbs down

... compared with, say, the ground of the National Tennis Center , where the U.S. Open is now under way. Thumbs up to Greenwich businessman Howard Winklevoss who has now expanded his RowAmerica operation into a 53,000-square-foot facility in the South ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-5711268.php

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The owner of a retail center that is a mainstay for a Greenwich neighborhood and nearby New York residents said he is working hard to sign an anchor store.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Banksville-retail-center-taking-on-new-look-5711109.php

Banksville retail center taking on new look

The owner of a retail center that is a mainstay for a Greenwich neighborhood and nearby New York residents said he is working hard to sign an anchor store.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Banksville-retail-center-taking-on-new-look-5711109.php

Best of Summer: Fried Chicken

... of Summer: Fried Chicken' poll. Photo: Contributed Photo, Scott Gargan Garden Catering in Fairfield, Norwalk and Greenwich took second place in our 'Best of Summer: Fried Chicken poll.' Photo: Jason Rearick KFC in Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, ...

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/articleGallery/Best-of-Summer-Fried-Chicken-5710938.php

Impacts of Inequality: Economic Stagnation

... OK, so the idea in this report is that somehow, truck drivers in Las Vegas found out that hedge fund managers in Greenwich CT were upgrading from Gulfstreams to 737s. This made them feel bad, so they went out and took out huge mortgages that they ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2014/08/25/impacts-of-inequality-economic-stagnation/

Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Regis Philbin

He served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer and then went through a few behind-the-scenes jobs in television and radio before moving into the broadcasting arena.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/happy-birthday-greenwich-s-regis-philbin

Becker Salon Plans To Relocate To Greenwich Avenue

GREENWICH, Conn. As Becker Salon enters its seventh year in Greenwich, it will be relocating in October, from Mason Street to the second floor of 380 Greenwich Ave. With the added space will come a number of new services.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/becker-salon-plans-relocate-greenwich-avenue

Gerard V. Batti, 73, President, UMEX Company In Greenwich

... died Aug. 22. He was 73. Batti was born to Nancy Leto and James Batti in the Bronx. He worked for UMEX Company in Greenwich, Conn., a division of Unilever for 27 years with the last 17 years serving as president. Batti is survived by his wife, ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/gerard-v-batti-73-former-bedford-resident-0

Teen party mum's 'condoms, booze'

... daughter's party is a great affair but, if proven, Eliane Mullen went way too far. Mullen, from the town of Greenwich, Connecticut , is charged with 10 counts of risk of injury to a minor, including offering alcohol to teenagers and at least one ...

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/eliane-mullen-charged-with-alcohol-condoms-supply-at-daughters-party/story-fnjco7gt-1227036531585?from=public_rss

Greenwich Academy Grad Conducts Summer Research In Geology

GREENWICH, Conn. A Greenwich Academy graduate is among the more than 200 Colgate University students who did research in various academic areas this summer on campus.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-academy-grad-conducts-summer-research-geology