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Friday, March 20, 2015

First day of spring: a snowball in the face

... her winter coat and carries a cup of coffee as she leaves Hamilton Avenue School in the Chickahominy section of Greenwich, Conn., Friday, March 20, 2015. It was an early release day for the Greenwich public schools due to the storm hitting the area. ...

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/First-day-of-spring-a-snowball-in-the-face-6148533.php

$411M Greenwich Budget Plan Includes Funds For New Pool, School

The $411 million budget plan approved by a town board would provide the funds for Greenwich to move ahead on a new building for the New Lebanon School and a new town pool, according to Greenwich Time . The plan, moved ahead by the Board of Estimate of Taxation, would increase the town's mill rate by 2.75 percent, Greenwich Time reported.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/411m-greenwich-budget-plan-includes-funds-new-pool-school

Norwalk Letter: YWCA Director Thanks 'Travel With Taste' Supporters

... Hotel and Resorts who so generously provided the beautiful venue for our event. Our in-kind sponsors included Greenwich Auction, Cristina Lozito Photography & Flowers, Venture Photography, J.C. Martin Photography, Meghan Rowe Photography, Pepsico, ...

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/opinion/letter-ywca-director-thanks-travel-taste-supporters

Chamber recruitment -- expo-style

... Indeed employees Nick Kays, left, Rebecca Pollack, center, and Shannon Caruso, right, talk with Carl Deprado, of Greenwich, at the Multi-Chamber Business Networking Expo at Norwalk Community College in Norwalk, Conn. Wednesday, March 18, 2015. ...

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Chamber-recruitment-expo-style-6148122.php

82-Year-Old Greenwich Man Faces Assault Charge

An 82-year-old Greenwich man is facing a third-degree assault charge in connection with an attack on a disabled family member, according to Greenwich Police. The incident took place March 11 at the suspect's backcountry home and reported by the 52-year-old victim's caregivers, according to Lt.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/82-year-old-greenwich-man-faces-assault-charge-0?

Greenwich BET Approves $411 Million Budget

After hours of debate Thursday night, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation unanimously approved a $411 million budget that includes money for the proposed Byram Park Pool Project and the New Lebanon School rebuilding project. The budget, which will now be reviewed by the Representative Town Meeting and its committees before that body votes on it in May, represents a 2.75 increase of the current 10.969 mill rate.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-bet-approves-411-budget-0?

Couture designer Kevan Hall puts his imprint on active wear

Kevan Hall Sport, a line of active wear introduced in 2014, was created with the fairway in mind, but has transitioned into a collection that works equally well for those that want casual, yet sophisticated looks throughtout the day and for many occasions. The 2015 collection will be shown during an event April 1 in Greenwich, Conn.

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Couture-designer-Kevan-Hall-puts-his-imprint-on-6148044.php

Chamber recruitment -- expo-style

... Indeed employees Nick Kays, left, Rebecca Pollack, center, and Shannon Caruso, right, talk with Carl Deprado, of Greenwich, at the Multi-Chamber Business Networking Expo at Norwalk Community College in Norwalk, Conn. Wednesday, March 18, 2015. ...

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Chamber-recruitment-expo-style-6148122.php

Ctrip.com International (CTRP): JAT Capital's Bullish Stance Starts to Pay Off as Shares Soar

... is a long/short equity hedge fund that was launched in 2007 by John Thaler and is currently headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The fund's founder and current manager has an economics graduate from University of Chicago, who gained extensive ...

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/ctrip-com-international-ctrp-jat-capitals-bullish-stance-starts-to-pay-off-as-shares-soar-340845/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Couture designer Kevan Hall puts his imprint on active wear

Kevan Hall Sport, a line of active wear introduced in 2014, was created with the fairway in mind, but has transitioned into a collection that works equally well for those that want casual, yet sophisticated looks throughtout the day and for many occasions. The 2015 collection will be shown during an event April 1 in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Couture-designer-Kevan-Hall-puts-his-imprint-on-6148044.php

Pick one word to describe Connecticut

... Regiment during the Putnam Hill Park Rededication and American Revolutionary War Reenactment at Putnam Cottage in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. According to the US Department of Agriculture, 97 percent of Connecticut's land area is ...

http://m.ctpost.com/living/slideshow/Pick-one-word-to-describe-Connecticut-105719.php

Passover Mini-Seder for Kids

... seder complete with plagues, the seder, songs, and surprises. For more information, visit JCCGreenwich.org . JCC Greenwich is an independent non-profit organization that provides exemplary programming for children and adults in our community. PJ ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/passover-mini-seder-kids-0?

Franklin Synergy Bank expected to debut publicly next week

Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn.-based IPO investment advisory firm and manager of IPO-focused exchange traded funds, lists Franklin Synergy's parent company, Franklin Financial Network, among initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week. Following the IPO, Franklin Synergy will become the third publicly traded bank based in the Nashville MSA, alongside the holding companies for Avenue and Pinnacle Bank.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/money/2015/03/franklin-synergy-bank-expected-to-debut-publicly.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Franklin Synergy Bank expected to debut publicly next week

Franklin Synergy Bank is expected to follow Avenue Bank to the public markets next week. Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn.-based IPO investment advisory firm and manager of IPO-focused exchange traded funds, lists Franklin Synergy's parent ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/money/2015/03/franklin-synergy-bank-expected-to-debut-publicly.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_nashville+%28Nashville+Business+Journal%29

Darien Letter: YWCA Director Thanks 'Travel With Taste' Supporters

... Hotel and Resorts who so generously provided the beautiful venue for our event. Our in-kind sponsors included Greenwich Auction, Cristina Lozito Photography & Flowers, Venture Photography, J.C. Martin Photography, Meghan Rowe Photography, Pepsico, ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/opinion/letter-ywca-director-thanks-travel-taste-supporters

Greenwich Weather Update: Steady Snow to Fall During Tonight's Evening Commute

Today's the first day of spring and of course snow will begin falling soon and be at its heaviest for the evening commute home from work. The National Weather Service has issued a " Winter Weather Advisory " for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, which is in effect until early Saturday.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-weather-update-steady-snow-fall-during-tonights-evening-commute-0?

Eliminating Racism in Greenwich

The Greenwich YWCA and I are Co-Sponsoring a Community Conversation Eliminating Racism: A 21st Century Approach Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 6:30 - Free and Open to the Public RSVP at 869-6501 ext: 0. Seating is limited Please join us for this important conversation and bring someone with you!

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/eliminating-racism-greenwich-0?

Weather Impacts Greenwich Public Schools Class Schedule

All Greenwich Public Schools will follow the two-hour EARLY RELEASE schedule today, Friday, March 20 2015, school officials said.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-impacts-greenwich-public-schools-class-schedule-0?

Lancaster Colony acquires Flatout Holdings

Lancaster Colony Corp., Columbus, OH, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, T. Marzetti Co., has acquired Flatout Holdings Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of premium flatbreads, from North Castle Partners LLC, Greenwich, CT, pursuant to a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Flatout Holdings from North Castle and the other stockholders. The acquisition price of approximately $92 million, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, is subject to certain post-closing adjustments and was funded from cash on hand.

http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/87791-lancaster-colony-acquires-flatout-holdings

Greenwich Schools On Early Dismissal Friday Due To Approaching Storm

A number of school districts in Fairfield County will have early dismissal on Friday, March 20, due to an approaching snowstorm. Snow was expected to begin falling by late morning or early afternoon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/fairfield-county-schools-early-dismissal-friday-due-approaching-storm

Kemper Nabs Round One of Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup at Sebring

... Kyle Loustaunau in the closing laps of the race. In the Skip Barber MAZDASPEED Pro Challenge, Ben Albano, of Greenwich, Connecticut, drove his No. 61 Project Yellow Light SBMX-5 to victory. Staring fourth in class, Albano put in a masterful drive to ...

http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-274175.html

Check Out Baroque Art As Greenwich's Bruce Museum Hosts Family Day

Art lovers of all ages can check out the paintings Northern Baroque Splendor exhibition as the Bruce Museum in Greenwich hosts a Family Day on Sunday, March 22. Come with the entire family and learn to look at art. This show, primarily made up of Dutch and Flemish 17th-century Old Master paintings from a Golden Age, is one of the largest and most varied collections of Northern Baroque art assembled anywhere in recent years, and probably the largest show ever at the Bruce.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/check-out-baroque-art-greenwichs-bruce-museum-hosts-family-day

Vintage Paper Fair, Ephemera Conference Set For Greenwich

The Hyatt Regency Greenwich will hold a special ephemera conference and an exhibit featuring sports and entertainment activities through historic ephemera from March 20 through 22. This one-of-a-kind conference features the finest vintage paper and ephemera exhibitors from across the United States, Canada and Europe. Ephemera, paper items that were meant to be discarded after use, are items that have now become collectibles, including tin, plastic, metal and more.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/vintage-paper-fair-ephemera-conference-set-greenwich

DOT Plans Overnight Work On I-95 Bridge In Greenwich

Greenwich motorists beware: The Connecticut Department of Transportation will begin overnight bridge work on the James Street bridge over I-95 northbound next week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/dot-plans-overnight-work-i-95-bridge-greenwich

Greenwich Administrator Named Statewide Middle School Principal Of The Year

The accolades for Shelley Somers, principal at Greenwich's Central Middle School, are coming from across Connecticut: She has been named the 2015 CT PTA Middle School Principal of the Year. The honor was part of the CT PTA's Outstanding Administrator Awards Program.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-administrator-named-statewide-middle-school-principal-year

Greenwich Hockey Aims To End 22-Year Title Drought In State Final

Greenwich High School's boys hockey team has a chance to end a 22-year drought on Saturday when it meets Darien for the Division I state championship. Greenwich defeated Glastonbury in Wednesday's semifinals, 5-4, in overtime, to reach Saturday's championship game.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-hockey-aims-end-22-year-title-drought-state-final

Fire School Serving Stamford Gains $11M In State Funds For Improvements

... Fairfield. It is the training base for the Fairfield Fire Department and also serves as a fire training school for Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, Easton, Trumbull, Bridgeport and Stratford as well. The Fire School is host to ...

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfield-regional-fire-school-gains-11m-state-funds-improvements

Donald Trump's Former Estate Available for $54M

CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE When you think back on the halcyon days of The Donald and Ivana, you might picture them and their three young children at this weekend estate in Greenwich, CT. They arrived at the 5.8-acre spread in the 1980s, around the time Ivana was redecorating the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

http://www.examiner.com/article/donald-trump-s-former-estate-available-for-54m-1?cid=rss

Greenwich's Lurie Is Top Coldwell Banker Sales Associate In Connecticut

Tamar Lurie of Greenwich ranked as the No. 1 sales associate for Coldwell Banker among the company's more than 2,200 sales associates throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. Cathleen Smith, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., made the announcement.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/greenwichs-lurie-top-coldwell-banker-sales-associate-connecticut

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