Business

In Old Greenwich, The Nanny Trainers Work with Families and their Nanny or Au Pair

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The Nanny Trainers founder Emily Barrett says that unlike hiring a babysitter, if someone is with your child 20 hours a week or more, like it or not, they are helping raise your children. The Nanny Trainers comes up with a game plan, devising routines and schedules for the children. She helps nannies and au pairs with strategies for the particular child.
“I teach them to support the child’s emotional development, offer stimulating activities and teach them how to raise an independent child.” – Emily Barrett, Founder, The Nanny Trainers Continue Reading →

Around Town

Riverside School 3rd Grade Teacher’s “The Sweet Spot” and Sequel Picked up by Spellbound River Press

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The inspiration for The Sweet Spot came from a conversation Mozer had with the director of a baseball sleep away camp. When asked whether a thirteen-year-old girl could attend the camp, the director said, “I mean I can’t say she can’t come. But, you know it is a sleep away camp, that she would have to sleep here.”

After doing additional research and talking to girls who had experienced being the only girl on a boy’s team, the plot of The Sweet Spot was born. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Native, MPO John Perna Retires after 28 Years on Police Force

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In 1997 Officer Perna was awarded the prestigious Dr. John A. Clarke Award for his actions. An area of exceptional distinction is the abundant number of letters of gratitude from citizens of Greenwich. The letters ranged from his actions at medical saves, his participation in local charity events, and his empathetic consoling of grieving family members at the loss of loved ones. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Detective Tim Powell Retires from Greenwich Police Dept after 28 Years of Service

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In his 16 years as a Detective he investigated some of the worst crimes imaginable to the citizens of Greenwich; Rape, Murder, Kidnapping, Home Invasion Robberies, and Burglaries. In December of 2005, Detective Powell was part of a group recognized for their investigation of “the James Bond Gang,” wanted for numerous burglaries and robberies in the tri-state area. Detective Powell was the lead investigator in two particularly heinous sexual assault cases perpetrated against the most vulnerable. In his retirement request letter he described the job as “a front row seat to the human race.” Powell will continue to serve Greenwich as a Special Police Officer. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

George Cain is Greenwich’s Realtor of the Year 2015

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Cain has been licensed and a Realtor for 10 years. His tenure has included time with the former Prudential real estate office. Cain’s colleagues credit him for always taking action on issues, educating members on issues that affect real estate and inspiring them to get involved.

Cain was presented the Realtor of the Year award by Bryan Tunney, the Treasurer of GAR and 2013’s Realtor of the Year recipient. Continue Reading →

Food Drink Restaurants

Mill Street Bar & Table’s Chef Geoff Lazlo: Sourcing “Sunnies” & Pea-Shoots from Garden Education Center

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Greenwich native, Geoff Lazlo, a chef and entrepreneur who opened Mill Street Bar & Table in September, is all about connecting within his community, and in the process discovering local produce in surprising places. In a collaboration with Lisa Beebe, director of horticulture at the Garden Education Center in Cos Cob, Lazlo has a source of fresh pea shoots and sunflower shoots he weaves creatively into his dishes. Continue Reading →