Greenwich Topix Message Board - (11 stories) - FIRST STORY: Fight Leads to Arrest of Town Man

Edited By Brian Harrod Greenwich - News March 14, 2012 Fight Leads to Arrest of Town Man (Patch) An argument between two men in a Milbank Avenue apartment has lead to the arrest of a Greenwich man, according to Greenwich Police, David B. Herman, 45, who gave an address of 246 Milbank Ave., Greenwich, was arrested Sunday in connection with the argument that ended with the victim being punched in the face, according to a police report. Romney to appear at Stamford fundraiser (Connecticut Post) Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney will stop in for a $2,500-a-ticket fundraiser Wednesday at the Stamford Marriot Hotel & Spa. Greenwich Presents Mozart's Less Talented Relative (The Daily Greenwich) Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry, the titular character in a children's concert series being presented at Greenwich Library's Cole Auditorium on March 24. MORE NEWS A different kind of composition: Moby brings his photos to Greenwich (Connecticut Post) Singer, songwriter and DJ Moby, who grew up in Connecticut, is expected to be in Greenwich, Thursday, March 15, when a exhibition of his photography opens at the Samuel Owen Gallery, 378 Greenwich Ave. Hearings set on Merritt bike/hike trail (Westport News) MERRITT TRAIL WORKSHOPS a Stamford: March 22, Stamford Government Center, 5:30 p.m. a Greenwich: March 26, Greenwich Town Hall, 6 p.m. a New Canaan: April 3, Outback Teen Center, 6 p.m. a Fairfield: April 10, Osborn Hill School, 6 p.m. State engineers are seeking the public's feedback on the Merritt Parkway bike and pedestrian trail to help plot a ... (more) Should We Beware the Spring Ides of March? (Patch) It didn't matter what date the calendar indicated. Mother Nature belied the fact that it's mid-March and a week away from the dawn of spring. Greenwich Sports Westport Sports Roundup: March 14 (Patch) Greenwich's Sean Obi, who helped lead the Greens Farms Academy boys basketball team to an 18-5 record, has been named to the Fairchester Athletic Association first team. Greenwich's LJ Mazzilli Named Big East Player of the Week (Patch) Greenwich's LJ Mazzilli,A a junior second basemanA on the University of Connecticut baseball team, has been named the Big East Player of the Week. Greenwich Business Greenwich Avenue to Get Some Culinary Spice (Patch) A little spice will be added to the culinary landscape of Greenwich with the planned opening next month of Chipotle Mexican Grill at the top of Greenwich Avenue. Rockland briefing (Journal News) Englewood Hospital and Medical Center will host an educational event on hereditary cancer awareness, screening, effects and treatment for women. CL&P Plans Statewide Tree-Trimming Project (The Daily Greenwich) CL&P is planning a statewide tree-trimming project to prevent future power outages caused by fallen branches and trees.

Today At The Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (12 stories) - TOP STORY: Greenwich Police Arrest One of Their Own

Greenwich - News February 25, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) Greenwich Police Arrest One of Their Own (Patch) Greenwich Police arrested one of their own this week. Officer Donnell Fludd is facing charges of stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from a series of incidents involving a Greenwich woman. Teachers, Administrators Among Top Earners in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) Former Police Chief David Ridberg shows off his award for outstanding achievement from the Lions Club in April 2011. 'Moderation Seems to Always Be the Answer' (Patch) FAIRFIELD: " Teachers are easy targets for the 'failure' of education. Poverty is the basic cause of student disengagement. More Greenwich News Greenwich Firefighters Train for Water Rescues (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - Many of Greenwich's firefighters grew up in town and, as kids, came to the Boys & Girls Club , where many learned to swim. Dog vs. Train Commuters: Dog Wins (Patch) It was a dog-day kind of evening for Metro-North commuters on the New Haven line Thursday-thanks to a Greenwich canine that slipped out of his collar and bounded onto the railroad tracks near Henry Street in Byram. Fairfield County Mail Distribution Center to Close (The Daily Greenwich) STAMFORD, Conn. - The United States Postal Service will be closing the processing and distribution center in Stamford, a press release said. Greenwich police blotter: Town man faces assault charge (Connecticut Post) A Greenwich man was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with a physical dispute with a woman Thursday morning. Cutout creations bring world of animals to life (The Greenwich Post) Many of us can remember something from our childhood that inspired a dream that we had or still hold on to. Ex-BET Chair Steve Walko to Run for State Rep (Patch) Barely 12 hours after veteran state Rep. Lile Gibbons announced she would retire from the legislative post she's held for 12 years, Stephen Walko, the former chairman of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, announced he would seek the GOP nod to succeed Gibbons. Greenwich Business Proto Labs shares up 81% in debut (Star Tribune) The Maple Plain maker of custom parts ended its first day of trading on the NYSE by nearly doubling its IPO price. Hedge fund manager Lampert gains $160 million on Sears shares acquired from Ziff family (Pensions & Investments) Edward Lampert, the hedge fund manager who controls Sears Holdings Corp. , has more than $160 million in paper profits on shares of the retailer acquired last month from a long-standing client, the Ziff family. Kaufthal Elected to Blyth's Board (PE Hub) Ilan Kaufthal was named to Blyth Inc.'s board of directors. Kaufthal is a senior advisor at Irving Place Capita l. Greenwich, Conn.-based Blyth designs and markets candles and accessories for the home.

Today At The Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (12 stories) FIRST STORY: Greenwich Landmarks: The Yasukata Murai Home 1889

Greenwich - News February 24, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) Greenwich Landmarks: The Yasukata Murai Home 1889 (Patch) Since then, the Historical Society has plaqued nearly 300 homes from Colonial to Post-modernist structures, both public and private. Romney Donations Outstrip Obama in Wilton (The Daily Wilton) Mitt Romney speaks in Orlando, Fla., in September. Most individual campaign contributions from Greenwich residents went to the Republican presidential candidate. Green Area Regulations Approved in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) Mark Pruner, a realtor and Greenwich representative, said he was concerned the new green regulations would bring down property values and make sales more difficult. More Greenwich News Man Gets 5-Year Term For Attack That Killed Basketball Player Chauncey Hardy (The Hartford Courant) A court in Romania has given a five-year prison sentence to the man accused of fatally beating former Sacred Heart University basketball player Chauncey Hardy in a bar last year. Study Aims To Improve Route 1 Between Port Chester And Greenwich Ave. (Patch) Planners are looking for your input on efforts to improve traffic conditions and safety on Route One between Port Chester and Greenwich. Cell tower fight looks headed to court (The Greenwich Post) The growing fight to stop a proposed cellular phone tower for Valley Road seems headed to court, but it will go without the help of the Board of Selectmen. Wyckoff Man Gets Prison for Greenwich Embezzlement Case (Patch) A Wyckoff man who admitted to padding his paychecks from a Greenwich, Conn., equity firm has been sentenced to 6 months in jail. Malloy Defends His Education Reform Plan (The Hartford Courant) Signaling that he's not about to back away from the most controversial piece of his education reform package, Gov. Greenwich Sports Greenwich Sports Roundup: Feb. 24 (Patch) Editor's Note: Send any write-ups on youth or recreational games in your town to michaeld+sports@patch.com The New Canaan girls hockey team has gone undefeated against FCIAC opposition the last two years as the Rams' only two defeats have come against Simsbury, once last season and once this year. Greenwich Business Lampert Gains $160 Million Acquiring Sears Shares From Fund Client Ziffs (Bloomberg) Edward Lampert , the hedge fund manager who controls Sears Holdings Corp. , has more than $160 million in paper profits on shares of the retailer acquired last month from a long-standing client, the Ziff family. Editorial / A ghostly reminder about bridge repair (Westport News) A bridge is rather like the flashlight tossed in the kitchen utility drawer: We never think about it until it doesn't work. China's B5M Raises $7.1M From Oak, Glosis (PE Hub) B5M said it raised $7.1 million in Series A investment led by Oak Investment Partners and Giosis Holding s. The Chinese social shopping search engine will use the money to develop its website and for marketing

Today At The Topix News Message Board - (19 stories) - TOP STORY: State Rep. LIle Gibbons Won't Seek Re-Election

Greenwich - News February 23, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) State Rep. LIle Gibbons Won't Seek Re-Election (Patch) Veteran Greenwich State Rep. Lile Gibbons, R-150, announced Wednesday night that she would not seek re-election to a seventh term. Scammers Targeting Greenwich Seniors (Patch) Seniors beware! There's apparently a new scam circulating on the phones that, if you're caught at the wrong moment, you could become a victim to thieves looking to loot your bank accounts. Suspect in Area Cooking Grease Thefts Busted (Patch) A Yonkers, NY man busted by Westport and Norwalk police on charges of stealing used cooking grease from a burger joint faces larceny-related charges in Greenwich. More Greenwich News Greenwich Weighs New Fines, Bans on Leaf Blowers (The Daily Greenwich) A worker uses a leaf blower. The town of Greenwich will be taking up a proposal to limit the use of leaf blowers and impose a sliding scale of fines for violators. Greenwich Recycling Pioneer Receives Honor (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - A Greenwich resident who helped the town become one of the state's best recycling communities was honored for his decades of achievements with the Recycling Pioneer award from the Connecticut Recyclers Coalition . Westchester Resident to Lead 'Red' Luncheon in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) Even though Jean Connolly is rarely able to spend more than 15 minutes sipping her morning cup of coffee while taking in the panoramic views of the Hudson River, the Croton resident said the ritual offers her a necessary bit of solace before her busy day. Teen Piano Prodigy to Play in Greenwich (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - Seventeen-year-old Chinese-American piano sensation Conrad Tao is set to perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenwich Library's Cole Auditorium. Rosemary Gilbride: Longtime Greenwich Resident (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - Rosemary Gilbride, a 40-year Greenwich resident, died Friday at the Edgehill Retirement Community in Stamford. Following deadly Christmas Day blaze moms group hosts fire safety day (The Greenwich Post) A local mothers group is organizing a county-wide fire safety awareness and fund-raising event to honor the Badger family, five members of whom were killed in a tragic Christmas Day fire in Stamford, and local fire stations. Men's Greenwich softball meetings scheduled (Greenwich Citizen) Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the dates of organizational meetings for the Men's Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues. SAC's Cohen hid $5.5 million from ex-wife, lawyer argues (Connecticut Post) Steven Cohen, the billionaire founder of SAC Capital Advisors LP of Stamford, hid $5.5 million from his ex-wife during their 1990 divorce, her lawyer argued before a federal appeals panel in a bid to reinstate her lawsuit. Wintry f te for kids and adults at Stepping Stones (Norwalk Citizen News) Stepping Stones Museum for Children will host its 2012 Winter Wonderland Children's Ball on Saturday, Feb. Making a Statement With Your License Plates (Patch) For decades there have been license plates required for motor vehicles. Instead of the mundane combos of letters and numbers, some vehicle owners prefer to imprint their whims, personal statements and interests, or lineage on their license tags. Greenwich Sports New Canaan Sports Roundup: Feb, 23 (Patch) Led by Olivia Hompe, the New Canaan High School girls hockey team stormed into the FCIAC finals Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over rival Darien at the Darien Ice Rink. Greenwich Sports Roundup: Feb. 23 (Patch) After a wild last two weeks, the battle for the FCIAC's final playoff spot had to be settled in overtime, and Greenwich High School came out on the short end. Danbury boys top Greenwich in OT (News Times) Danbury High School's Danjoel Harris works the ball around Greenwich High School's Alejandro Rodriguez during a game at Danbury. Greenwich Business Greenwich Caterer Donates for Facebook 'Likes' (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - As part of its 20-year celebration, Garden Catering in Old Greenwich will contribute $2 to the Junior United Way of Greenwich for each new Facebook fan, twitter follower or loyalty member who signs up next week. Teamwork: Cooperation is a key to facing environmental challenges (Greenwich Citizen) Cynthia Ehlinger, Bruce Museum's marketing and science curatorial assistant and Audubon Greenwich volunteer, has been an active advocate for the environment, taking part in bird walks, nature photography and citizen science projects. TEXT-S&P rates United Rentals subsidiary's notes (Reuters) Feb 22 - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned issue and recovery ratings to new note issues of UR Financing Escrow Corp., a subsidiary of U.S.-based construction equipment rental company United Rentals Inc.

Today At The Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (11 stories) - FIRST STORY: Play With Your Food announces March and April 2012 performances

Greenwich - News February 22, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) Play With Your Food announces March and April 2012 performances (StamfordPlus) Fairfield County's popular lunchtime theatre series, Play With Your Food , continues its 10th anniversary season with its outstanding line-up of performances for March and April 2012. Romney Tops Greenwich Campaign Contributions (The Daily Greenwich) Mitt Romney speaks in Orlando, Fla., in September. Most individual campaign contributions from Greenwich residents went to the Republican presidential candidate. Giants QB to be Guiding Eyes Classic Spokesman (The Daily Mt. Kisco) New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will once again join with Yorktown's Guiding Eyes for the Blind for their annual golf classic. More Greenwich News 'Where's Our Compassion?' (Patch) DARIEN : "What? Some prankster friends drop a young man off in a strange neighborhood late at night. Greenwich PD: Officer Facing Stalking, Harassment Charges (Patch) Editor's note: The photo that originally appeared with this article was incorrect. Greenwich Cop Charged With Harassment (The Daily Greenwich) GREENWICH, Conn. - A Greenwich police officer has been charged after an investigation into a dating relationship showed that it may have deteriorated to a possible criminal level, the Greenwich Police Department reported Tuesday evening. New Greenwich Post Office to Open March 12 (Patch) The Greenwich Post Office is expected to open its new facility at 44 Amogerone Crossway on March 12, the US Postal Service has confirmed. Greenwich Sports Boys Basketball Playoff Chaos Comes to a Head (The Daily New Canaan) FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - The bottleneck that is the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference boys basketball playoff race all comes down to one final day -- Wednesday. Greenwich Sports Roundup: Feb. 22 (Patch) Despite faltering down the stretch, the Greenwich High SchoolA A boys basketball team enters the final day of the regular season still with a chance to make the FCIAC playoffs. Greenwich Business 5 Reasons You Blew Your IT Budget (InformationWeek) CIOs constantly struggle to keep IT spending under control. Consider these common reasons for budget overruns, along with some potential solutions. Realtor closes year with two 'agent of the month' awards (New Canaan News-Review) Audrey L.D. Petschek was named Agent of the Month and Agent of the Month Closed Dollar Volume for the month of December at Coldwell Banker Previews International .

Today At The Greenwich Topix News Message Board - (11 stories) - FIRST UP: Encouraged by Proposed Education Reforms, Still Seeking Real Fiscal Reform

Greenwich - News February 21, 2012 Edited By Brian Harrod (Greenwich Proud) Encouraged by Proposed Education Reforms, Still Seeking Real Fiscal Reform (Patch) Last week, Governor Malloy delivered his State of the State Budget Address. It was optimistic and spoke of an economic revival, which would be something I hope to work with the Governor to achieve. Blumenthal hopes to build on low-key freshman year in Senate (Fairfield Citizen-News) Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., in his Washington office on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, discusses his first year in the U.S. Senate. Report Card (Patch) Presidents' Day Off ... or On? Students are returning back to school on Tuesday after enjoying a February break Greenwich style. More Greenwich News Record (Greenwich Citizen) Greenwich High School PTA will hold "Night on the Towne," today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Richards of Greenwich, 359 Greenwich Ave. Nanny Charged with Stealing Tableware (Patch) A Fitch Avenue man, returning home late Wednesday afternoon, found some of his family's serving dishes and a four-piece setting of stainless steel flatware in a brown paper bag in the front lawn. Voting for Patch's 'Best of 2012' Begins Feb. 27 (Patch) Next week, Greenwich Patch will debut a new feature that will ask you - the users - to tell us the places that are worthy to be our list of the "Best of Greenwich 2012." Do you have a favorite Mexican restaurant, florist or yoga studio ? Where's the best place in Greenwich to get a cup of coffee or to get your car washed ? If so, check out Patch on ... (more) Greenwich Sports Warde boys down Greenwich (Fairfield Citizen-News) For the Fairfield Warde boys basketball team every game the past few weeks has felt like a playoff game and now after a 52-41 win over Greenwich, the Mustangs may get the chance to play in a real FCIAC playoff game. Greenwich HS Boys Playoff Hopes Suffer A Blow (Patch) Editor's Note: Send any write-ups on youth or recreational games in your town to michaeld+sports@patch.com The FCIAC playoff hopes of the Greenwich High School boys basketball team took a hit Monday as the Cardinals suffered a 52-41 loss to Fairfield Warde in Fairfield. Fairfield Sports Roundup: Feb. 21 (Patch) Editor's Note: Send any write-ups on youth or recreational games in your town to michaeld+sports@patch.com In a virtual elimination game, the Fairfield Warde boys basketball team kept its FCIAC playoff hopes alive Monday with a 52-41 victory over Greenwich. Wild Finish Ahead In FCIAC Boys Basketball Playoff Race (Patch) Eight teams still in contention. Three spots available. Two games remaining. That is the math heading into what promises to be a wild and wacky final week of the FCIAC boys basketball season with numerous tiebreaker scenarios in play.