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February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign strives to raise awareness about the disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. For everyone who becomes a redhead at Becker Salon or receives red highlights or red hair extensions through Saturday, February 28, $50 will be donated to the American Heart Association. Continue Reading →
The new owners are familiar faces: Carrie Paige and Emily Isidori, and they couldn’t be happier. They said their goal is a seamless transition. Continue Reading →
After 19 years as a member of the Commuter Council, Jim Cameron resigned, but did not quit. Cameron formed the Commuter Action Group, inviting commuters to use a web app, Twitter and Facebook to bypass the DOT and Metro-North to appeal directly to legislators. According to Cameron, complaints about safety and delays have inundated legislators in Hartford. Addressing the RMA in Greenwich on Wednesday, Cameron picked apart Metro-North’s record of safety and delays. Continue Reading →
The ZBA approved the Delamar Hotel’s proposed rooftop wading pool and terrace. The plan includes an elevator on the exterior of the building to provide handicapped access to the roof. The roof will be unlit and exclude food or bar service. Continue Reading →
At the Feb 11 P&Z meeting, neighbors of the Audi dealership on West Putnam Ave expressed frustration with lights being left on at night and casting glare into their homes, as well as concerns about pollution into Horseneck Brook and flooding. Neighbors were also frustrated at what they described as a lack of communication from the Audi dealership. Continue Reading →
Greenwich stores have a range of last-minute gifts that a guy might like on the romantic holiday. At Greenwich Music, Ray Delmazzio highlighted a few of the guitars, amps, and musical accessories that make great gifts for musicians. Ann, who owns Ann’s Hobby Center said her shop is “definitely a guy store” with great choices ranging from quad copters to train sets and Estes Rocket Kits. At Bruce Park Sports, owner Mark Bisanzo said paddle tennis rackets are especially popular, and suggested a look at team gear. Continue Reading →
It’s been more years than anyone at Fairview of Greenwich could recall, but, for years, Misa has been visiting the rehabilitation and health care center through an arrangement with Abilis. Each week Misa shares her extraordinary talent for playing piano. The Wednesday before Valentine’s day, Fairview was decked out for Valentine’s day when Misa arrived for her weekly gig, which included works by Chopin, and Bach and Lyszt. Continue Reading →
When Karl Automotive sold their Old Greenwich business last month, Bobby Inzitari was surprised to be out of work after decades in the auto repair business. His time off was brief. After weighing several options, Inzitari joined his fellow Wright Tech graduate Peter Maple at Minchin Buick GMC. The family-owned dealership was founded in 1913 and is the oldest Buick dealer in the Northeast. While other technicians specialize in Buicks and GMCs, Inzitari works on all makes and models. Continue Reading →
The Architectural Review Committee had a spirited debate on Wednesday night. The topic: a freestanding clock proposed by Vincent Graziano, owner of the funeral home on 134 Hamilton Ave. The applicant ultimately received the blessing of ARC, but his efforts to move into his building have been stymied by presence of tenants, operators of Castiglione Funeral Home, whose lease expired on Jan. 31. Continue Reading →
After several years on Mason St., Becker Salon, owned by Becker Chicaiza, has moved to new, expansive space on the second floor of 380 Greenwich Ave. The salon has broadened its array of services to include Botox and other cosmetic treatments, available from plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey S. Rosenthal. They salon now offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, makeup and skin care, and has a retail section. Continue Reading →