Arts

Greenwich Art Society Workshop: Conserving Paper

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The Greenwich Art Society is offering a one day workshop led by Paper Conservator, Ann Baldwin on Sunday, April  27, 1:00-5:00pm. This is a hands-on workshop is for artists and collectors who want to learn best museum practices for display of works of art on paper, including water colors, pastels, drawings and prints. Participants will practice hinging and mounting artwork on paper using current and time-tested conservation methods and archival matting and framing techniques will be demonstrated. The workshop is geared towards artists preparing works on paper for exhibition, this class will introduce students to archival principals, and preservation products available on the market. Topics covered include:

Preparation and use of reversible adhesives
Questions you should ask your picture framer so that works are preserved and not damaged through mistakes
Glazing options for friable media such as pastels and non-tradition installation techniques, such as the use of magnets. Continue Reading →

Business

Tax Season: Outsmarting the IRS Phone and Email Scammers

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Greenwich Police are warning residents of IRS tax scammers. The IRS will never call you on the phone about unpaid taxes. In fact, they use regular mail. The recent tax scams, callers will demand a prepaid debit card, wire transfer or a credit card number for payment. If the victim doesn’t comply, the caller threatens to arrest or deport the target, or take away their driver’s license or business. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

A Week of Greenwich Home Sales: From $230,000 to $120 Million

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Property Transfers as Recorded in the Town of Greenwich Assessor’s Office April 7 – April 11, 2014

28 Meadow Drive from Caspar Macrae and Elizabeabeth Macrae to Margaret Velleca and Frank Anthony on April 7, 2014 for $886,000

1465 E Putnam Ave #328 from Laura D Calabrese to Thomas Stott Jr on April 7, 2014 for $355,000

265 Bruce Park Ave from Estate of Maryjane L Wallace to 26 Red Top Rd LLC on April 7, 2014 for $532,500

13 High Street from Janet E Senft to Elisabeth Catanzaro on April 7, 2014 for $440,000

26 Dandy Drive form Mary T Hyson on April 7, 2014 for $879,000

566 River Rd in Cos Cob from Anthony Pannone to Michael A Pannone on April 8, 2014 for $230,000

4 Wescott Court from 4 Wescott Court, LLC to Four Wescott Court LLC on April 8, 2014 for $495,000

54 Hawthorne St., North from Bruce T Sullivan and Angela T Sullivan to Marshall Spooner on April 8, 2014 for $1,100,000

13 Richmond Drive from Jason L Woody and Suzanne F Woody to Richard Cross on April 9, 2014 for $1,605,000

*6 Hemlock Drive from Brian F Copp to Hemlock 6 LLC on April 10, 2014 for $2,000,000 (featured photo)

16 Binney Lane from Richard J Saunders and Frank W Gallo to Talor Wales and Dod Wales on April 10, 2014 for $2,430,000

39 Patterson Ave from Randall A Huffman and Mary Jane Huffman to Michael B Hill on April 10, 2014 for $3,695,000

4 Mianus View Terrace from Joan E Margenot to Seth and Heather Beardsley on April 11, 2104 for $875,000

24 Caroline Place from Capital R Development, LLC to Bruce Sullivan and Angela Sullivan on April 11, 2104 for $650,000

751 Lake Ave from KNF Lake Ave LLC to Nicholas and Katherine Beevers on April 11, 2014 for $7,850,000

12 Byron Rd from Estate of John Kent Dirlam to Kelly Freishtat and Scott Freishtat on April 11, 2014 for $1,550,000

499 Indian Field Rd from Copper Beech Farm, Inc to c/o Fogarty Cohen Selby & Nemiroff, LLC, 1700 East Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich to The Conservation Institute LLC c/o Diserio Martin O’Connor & Castiglioni one Atlantic Street, Stamford on April 11, 2014 for $120,000,000

Other recent transactions:

Copper Beech Farm Sells for $120 Million to “The Conservation Institute, LLC”
Lafayette Court Home in Greenwich Sells for $541.5K
Valleywood Rd Home in Cos Cob Sells for $1.2M
252-264 Greenwich Ave Sells for $24.45M
Maple Ave Home in Greenwich Sells for $1.24M
Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes-Benz Building on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich

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Around Town

UPDATE: Greenwich Town Party Tickets Can Be Purchased at Town Hall

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UPDATE, Tuesday, April 15: According to Marni Lane from the Greenwich Town Party, people can now purchase tickets at Greenwich Town Hall, as well as order them online at the Greenwich Town Party website. And, next time you’re in Town Hall, stop by the lobby to pick up one of the cool car magnets they’re giving away with the message, “Display your car magnet proudly to show support for our community. Post a photo on fcebook and Instagram to be entered to win GTP tickets and merchandise. #GTP2014”

A week ago, on April 7, online ticket sales began for the May 24 event. This year, in order to accommodate more people for the popular sell-out event, a satellite location up the hill at Havemeyer Field, with live performances running concurrently, will supplement the original event venue and main stage at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.  Havemeyer Field is behind the Board of Ed building at 290 Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Potato Latkes

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen 

Made with matzo meal these Potato Latkes are perfect for Passover or anytime. Serve with applesauce and sour cream. INGREDIENTS

4 Medium Potatoes
1 Peeled & Quartered Yellow Onion
2 Tablespoons Matzo Meal
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
Apple Sauce
Sour Cream

Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. In a food processor place 1/4 of potatoes. Add onions, eggs, matzo meal, kosher salt and pepper. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Enroll Now for Greenwich Police Spring Women’s Self-Defense Class

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Greenwich Police are accepting applications for their 2014 Spring women’s self-defense class. The program is open to women between 18 and 55. Classes start May 19, and meet Mondays and Wednesdays in May, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in June, with a graduation ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 19. Participants, who will be asked to undergo a background inquiry, are asked to choose either the 6:00-7:30 pm or 7:45-9:15pm session. Greenwich residents will receive priority for enrollment. Continue Reading →

Around Town

The Night Sky: Mars

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By Rick Bria

In April 2014 the planet Mars is at opposition. On Monday, April 14 Mars is closest to Earth. Opposition means Mars is opposite the Sun in our sky and is well placed for viewing. Mars looks like a bright orange ‘star’ in the southeast after dark. It is located in the constellation Virgo above the bright blue-white star Spica. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen 

Great for Passover or anytime especially if you are not into gluten. INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Organic Natural Chunky Peanut Butter
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Large Egg (Lightly Beaten)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-size bowl mix together peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, and lightly beaten egg until well combined. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture onto baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Free Press Week in Review

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Copper Beech Farm Sells for $120 Million to “The Conservation Institute, LLC”

On Thursday Copper Beech Farm, a 50+ acre waterfront property sold for $120 Million to Conservation Institute LLC, a Connecticut Limited Liability Company with an Atlantic St address in Stamford. The seller was Wyoming Corporation, in care of Fogarty Cohen Selby & Nemiroff LLC of  Old Greenwich. The town conveyance tax was $300,000, and the State conveyance tax was $1,496,000. The property was once owned by the Lauder Greenway family. Harriet Lauder Greenway was the daughter of George Lauder, a partner in Carnegie Steel. Continue Reading →