How to understand what you will get before signing a health club or gym membership, courtesy of the CT Better Business Bureau. Continue Reading →
Tips on Picking a Gym Plan without Getting Ripped off in 2017
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BBB Dispells Myths about Cell Phone Fires, Battery Safety
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Myth: Only use the manufacturer’s brand charger for your phone or you can damage it.
Truth: Any reputable third-party charger should be just fine. One caveat: Avoid using cheap $5 cables sold at gas stations and convenience stores. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Better Business Bureau
Connecticut BBB Warns Consumers to Stay Away from Online “Holiday Wine Bottle Exchange”
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Social media posts say the sender needs between six and 35 wine lovers to participate in a secret wine bottle exchange. To get a piece of the action, the posting says “You only have to buy one bottle of wine worth about $15 or more, and send it to another wine lover.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business
Multi-Use Building at Corner of Sheephill and East Putnam Ave Causes a Stir
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On Thursday night, Greenwich’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to convert an application for a multi use building at 1137 East Putnam Ave and 5 Sheephill Rd to Final site plan. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Sheephill Road
Scam Alert: Fake “Missed Delivery” Scheme Unleashes Havoc on Your Computer
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In one scam, recipients are told that a truck driver was unable to deliver a package, and that that the recipient must click on a link to arrange another delivery date, or open and print out an attachment to complete the delivery process. In either case, the links and attachments will likely unleash a virus or other malware that can track your logins and passwords as you travel the internet or corrupt your computer files. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Holiday
Future Home of Granoff Architects Added to Register of Historic Places
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The landmark building at 330 Railroad Ave was designed and constructed in 1928 for CL&P incorporating many distinctive Art Deco features. The three-story, 30,000 sq ft former industrial building is currently undergoing a complete renovation that will restore and preserve the historic façade design and include all new HVAC, electric service, elevator, plumbing, historic replacement windows, solar roof panels, extensive site work and landscaping all designed by Greenwich’s leading architectural firm, Granoff Architects. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, 330 Railroad Ave, Connecticut Light & Power, Eversource, Granoff Architects
Eversource Redesigns Customer Bills to Be User-Friendly
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The new format of Eversource’s invoices incorporate user-friendly features. Features of the new, full-color bill include a personalized graph illustrating customers’ month-by-month electric and gas usage history with an approachable, quick-reference summary, as well as a clear presentation of the amount due, due date, and supply and delivery charges. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Eversource
Loss of Anonymity Can be One Cost of Digital Receipts
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Connecticut Better Business Bureau says a growing number of businesses are asking customers whether they would prefer a printed receipt or have it sent by email.
That convenience comes at a price. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Connecticut Better Business Bureau, electronic receipts
At RH Greenwich, A New Modern Collection Features Furnishings, Lighting and Décor
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At RH Greenwich, the entire second level of the Gallery – the nearly 23,000-square-foot landmark building, restored and unveiled in 2014 – has been reimagined as a 4,000-square-foot exhibition space presenting RH Modern, one of the largest curated and fully-integrated assortments of modern furnishings, lighting and décor under one brand in the world. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Barlas Baylar, Jonathan Browning, RH Greenwich, The Gallery at the Historic Post Office, Thomas Bina, Vicente Wolf
Cardinal Critics Review Fleishers Craft Butchery: Natural, Tasty, and Thoughtful
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For their third review, Cardinal Critics, led by Kai Sherwin visited Fleishers, a beautifully designed store that keeps true to its mission by serving organic and undeniably delicious food. Continue Reading →