Ed Philipp Resigns as CEO of Greenwich YMCA

After three years at the YMCA of Greenwich, Ed Philipp will pursue other endeavors. According to Board chair Sandy Waters, “Under Ed’s leadership, the Greenwich YMCA settled its construction debt, grew financial aid to deserving individuals and families from $100,000 in 2012 to more than $400,000 in 2014 and expanded and re-energized its volunteer network, and operated with a stable, cost-effective, and profitable financial model.” Continue Reading →

Eversource to Pass Savings on to CT Customers

Eversource standard service customers should see a significant drop in their monthly electric bill. According to Eversource, the savings of about 20% monthly will be in effect through the end of the year. The standard service price changes twice a year (January 1 and July 1). State law requires that. Eversource is a regulated energy distribution company, and they purchase electricity from wholesale suppliers on behalf of their customers. Those costs are passed directly to them with no profit to the company. All of Eversource’s customers have the option to buy their power from other retail suppliers or go with their standard service rate. Continue Reading →

Rejoice! Lugano Brings Swiss Village with Italian Influence to Old Greenwich

Nick Racanelli brings his most experienced staff from Molto, ZAZA, and Dolce to Old Greenwich where Lugano Wine Bar and Salumeria fills a void. Though the restaurant quietly opened on June 24, diners were already returning for a reprise of the Scampi and Steak Salad they enjoyed a week earlier. Lugano, a newcomer to Greenwich’s restaurant scene, offers a superb selection of Salumeria, Tapas, exquisite meatballs, and in the process reinvents “Italian.” The expansive 39 ft bar opens to a lively main dining room to the right, but there is an option of a quieter dining area off to the left. The wine selection is carefully honed to match the unique dishes. Lugano does not disappoint. Continue Reading →