Business

Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes-Benz Building on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich

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Property Transfers on March 5, 2014 as recorded in the Assessor’s office and Greenwich Town Hall:

• 262 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Greenwich Real Estate LLC to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for  $2,534,400

261 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $13,490,400

252 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $2,796,000

217 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $5,179,200
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Dogs

Everything Dogs: Flex, Sydney and Annie

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Sydney is an energetic young male, approximately 1 year old. He is has soft brindle fur and an impressive fluffy tail. Sydney’s personality is goofy and playful as a young adolescent, which would be perfect for people who are active and enjoy a spunky and curious dog who sometimes thinks he is a lap dog and will just park himself on our volunteers laps and be totally content. Sydney becomes attached to people who spend time him and enjoys all the attention he can get. He has not yet discovered the joy of playing with toys in our yard which can be a nice trait to have because we have also not seen a hint of chewing, destruction or mouthy behavior from this guy which is fantastic! Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Kale Salad With Apples And Pumpkin Seeds

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

For this stress-free kale salad mix the dressing a day ahead, then assemble the salad literally in minutes. INGREDIENTS

8 Ounces Stemmed & Chopped Kale
8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 Teaspoons Honey
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 Cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
1/2 Cup Dried Cherries
1 Diced Apple
6 Ounces Grated Cheddar Cheese

In a large-size serving bowl, massage kale with 2 Tablespoon olive oil. In another bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and mustard. Pour over kale; toss with toasted pumpkin seeds, cherries, diced apple and cheese. Serve immediately. Continue Reading →

Giving

Simply Smiles “Food & Folk” Event at Round Hill Church Set for Sunday

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Round Hill Community Church is hosting “Food & Folk” on Sunday, March 9, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm to benefit Simply Smiles. The event, at Round Hill Community House, features an authentic Mexican buffet dinner and folk concert. The dinner will be followed by an intimate folk concert led by Kristen Graves, the 2013-2014 Connecticut State Troubadour. Simply Smiles is a Connecticut based not-for-profit organization dedicated to putting smiles on impoverished children’s faces. From the desolate prairies of a Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, to the remote mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, the organization provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, infrastructure, jobs, pride, dignity, hope, and solutions. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Park Ave Home in Greenwich Sells for $3.05M

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Property transfers recorded in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall through March 6, 2014:

40 Park Ave (featured photo) from Estate Tax Sheltered Trust FBO Catherine L Demmerle and Catherine L Demmerle as trustee of the non-marital Trust FBO Catherine L Demmerle to John T Hutchins  Jr. and Elizabeth A Hutchins on March 4, 2014 for $3,050,000

43 Meadow Wood Rd, aka 47 Meadow Wood from Estate of Jane Anne Henson to Lawrence and Jennifer Goichman on March 4, 2014 for $3,700,000

105 Woodside Drive from John T Hutchins, Jr and Elizabeth A Hutchins on March 4, 2014 for $5,800,000

25 Pleasant Street from Kenneth C Halcom and Jamie L Halcom to Wade Tyler Hogan on March 4, 2014 for $1,025,000

44 Hunting Ridge Rd from Robert J Boolbol and Elizabeth Boolbol to Mary Bridget and David Bortamais on March 4, 2014 for $5,000,000

647 River Rd from Charles McMaster and Joseph McMaster to Saddle River Partners Greenwich, LLC on March 4, 2014 for $1,700,000

36 Rockmere Ave from Manuel Mandrie Pinzon II and Jeanne m Pinzon to Sergio Daniel Arduino and Ana Maria Ferreyra on March 5, 2014 for $650,000

81 Husted Lane from Anne F Jeffery, Estate to Meadow Point, LLC on March 5, 2014 for $2,110,000

Recent Property Transfer Lists on GFP:

Dearfield Ln Home Sells for $2.725M
Green Lane Home in Pemberwick Sells for $394K
Rockefeller Parcel Sells for $3.3M; Bruce Park Ave Home Sells for $585K
$1.4M for Milbank Ave Home to Demolish
Greenwich Avenue Building Fetches $5.3M
In-Town Home with 4BRs on Connecticut Ave Sells for $2.55M

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Around Town

At Greenwich Police HQ, CERT Class Graduates 47, the Envy of Neighboring Towns

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There was a celebration at Greenwich Police headquarters on Wednesday night. While other towns have trouble filling their CERT classes, in Greenwich the turnout and number of graduates of the first-ever CERT training were large. The graduation of 47 citizens trained by Greenwich Police for the first-ever Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was marked with the awarding of certificates, presentation of official CERT backpacks loaded with gear for emergencies, and the reciting of an oath that was both moving as well as legal inasmuch as it covered the citizens under Title 28 and would trigger workman’s compensation if necessary in the line of duty. After the certificates were presented, the entire 47 member CERT group posed for an official “class photo.” Beyond the CERT training, citizens were encouraged to explore Red Cross certifications and FEMA training, depending on areas of interest. Continue Reading →

Around Town

This Weekend at Your Fingertips

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Saturday, March 8

Dogs at the Beach. Dogs, on leashes, are allowed at Tod’s Point through the end of March. Dogs are allowed off leash under their owners’ control, below the tide line. Adopt a Dog meet and greet at Pet Pantry in Greenwich 290 Railroad Ave from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Greenwich Rally to Support the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington, Team 26 A public rally outside Town Hall on Sat., March 8 will be hosted by Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence. According to the organizers, the rally, which kicks off at 12:30pm supports the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington and seeks to “raise awareness of the need for common-sense gun legislation and to honor the 26 children and educators killed by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School.” Speakers include Senator Blumenthal and First Selectman Tesei. Continue Reading →