Around Town

Thursday Lunch and Learn: Arm Yourself for Nutritional Success

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Erica Christ, Registered Dietitian and Manager of Outpatient Nutrition Services at Greenwich Hospital, will explain strategies to help us succeed with incorporating healthy eating habits with today’s busy lifestyles at a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session on Thursday, March 6,  from 12:00 noon – 1:15pm at First Congregational Church of Greenwich. Learn what kinds of “convenience” foods will set us up for nutritional success, at home and on the go. A lite lunch will be provided, so please RSVP through Greenwich Hospital at 203-863-4277. For more information call Sue Asselin at 203-637-1791, ext. 21. Continue Reading →

Government

Company Fined $1.2M for Polluting; $300K Go to LI Sound Projects

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The US Dept. of Justice announced that Singapore-based Odfjell Asia II Pte Ltd. and a senior crew member pleaded guilty Tuesday in Hartford for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), an environmental law that protect oceans, fisheries and marine life from harmful pollution. 
As a result of the conviction, the shipping company will face a stiff criminal fine, contribute to conservation efforts in coastal areas of Long Island, and submit to strict monitoring. Although Odfjell’s illegal discharges of oily waste occurred in international waters, a quarter of the $1.2M penalty will fund improvements and protection of the Long Island Sound.  
“When these violations occur, the Coast Guard will work with our partners to ensure that the violators are held accountable under the law,” Rear Admiral Abel said in a release. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Garlic Knots

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

Garlic Knots are a type of garlic bread found in pizzerias around New York City, but you can make them at home. They are great to serve with dinner or as an afternoon snack. INGREDIENTS

Dough:

1 3/4 Cup Warm Water (115 Degrees)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
5 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour

Garlic Coating:

1/8 Cup Olive Oil
3 Teaspoons Unsalted Butter
5 Crushed Garlic Cloves
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley

Extras:

Kosher Salt to Taste
Extra Olive Oil & Flour For Making Garlic Knots

In a large-size bowl combine 1/4 cup olive oil, kosher salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix to dissolve yeast. Add flour and mix to combine flour. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Dearfield Ln Home Sells for $2.725M

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Property Transfers as recorded in the Assessor’s office at Greenwich Town Hall, February 28 – March 3, 2014

15 Dearfield Lane from Dearfield LLC to Daizo and Maiko Motoyoshi on Feb. 28, 2014 for $2,725,000

397 Davis Ave from Francine Koenig  to Richard C and Barbara A Johann on Feb. 28, 2014 for $815,00

14 Pierson Drive from Susan M Vock to Chinagis Holdings LLC on Feb 28, 2014 for $2,283.525

11 Idar Court from Coline and Morgan Jenkins to Karen A Petrovich on Feb. 28, 2014 for $950,000

1535 East Putnam Ave #302 from Angelo M Ripegno and Anna L Ripegno to Amit Chandra Sanghi and Hina Sanghi on Feb. 28, 2014 for $345,000

72 Weaver Street from Johanna Dakan to Timothy Jude Iennedy and Chizu Asai Kennedy on March 3, 2014 $579,000

76 Cat Rock from Mary Kelly and Shaun T Kelly to Kenneth and Jamie Lalcom on March 3, 2014 for $2,825,000

81 Round Hill Rd from Roger J Thomson and Constance R Thomson to Clifford M Yonce on March 3, 2014 for $3,337,500

Recent Property Transfer Lists on GFP:

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

  Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Fat Tuesday Rice and Beans

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

In keeping with the Mardi Gras theme here is a super easy Red Beans & Rice recipe. You can either use canned beans or dried beans (soaked and cooked). INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
1 Diced Red Onion
1 Diced Celery Stalk
1 Diced Green or Red Bell Pepper
1 Pound Cooked Red Kidney Beans (2 Cans)
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
2 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
2 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Cup White Rice
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter

In a large-size saucepan heat olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, celery, and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until tender. Add kidney beans, onion powder, kosher salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Continue Reading →

Giving

Major Participation by Greenwich Non-Profits in March 7 Giving Day

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The Fairfield County Community Foundation and Bank of America have launched Fairfield County Giving Day, an online 24-hour day of giving, set for Friday, March 7. During a single 24-hour period, donors are asked to make online donations through www.FCGives.org  to their favorite local non-profits. The goal of the giving day is to raise $1 Million for nearly 300 non-profits in the region. Participating non-profit groups are doing work in areas critical to the community – from housing to education to the arts and more. As an extra incentive, non-profits are vying for prizes of up to $25,000. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Greenwich Rally to Support the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington, Team 26

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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.” According to the Sandy Hook Ride on Washington website, 26 cyclists will ride from Sandy Hook to the Capitol between March 8 and the March 11 “in support of common sense legislation to reduce gun violence.  We also ride to honor all victims of gun violence.” Team 26 is riding for the second year, covering 400 miles from Newtown to Washington D.C. with rallies along the route. Hosted by Connecticut Council Against Gun Violence, featured speakers at the March 8 rally will include:

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei
Senator Richard Blumenthal  (CT)
Attorney General George Jepsen (CT)
Representative Jim Himes (CT 4th District)
Greenwich Selectman Drew Marzullo
Monte Frank, captain, Team 26; board member, Newtown Action Alliance
Jonathan Perloe, rally organizer, Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence
Dawn Spearman, founder, You are Not Alone, Bridgeport, CT
Reverend Maxwell Grant, Senior Minister, Second Congregational Church, Greenwich

Additional participants will include:

Greenwich Selectman David Theis
Ron Pinciaro, Executive Director, CT Against Gun Violence
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, Greenwich Reform Synagogue

The Greenwich Council Against Gun Violence is a local grassroots organization of concerned residents from Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Parenting

Internet Safety: Cyberbullying, Spyware, Parental Controls

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Part 2 of 2-part feature on Greenwich Police Detective Christy Girard’s presentation on Internet safety and children. Detective  Girard acknowledged in her presentation to the Father’s Forum on March 1st that parents may be reluctant to use monitoring software, or “Spyware.” Monitoring all a child’s text messages and social media posts is potentially exhausting. However, according to Detective Girard,  if a child is being bullied, it is ideal to be able to have access their online communications. Her advice is to trust one’s instincts, and monitor when necessary. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

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The 10th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 5:15 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk (Snow date:  March 20).  All are invited to the event, which will bring students, parents, educators, school and government officials, business and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keep our children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. A complimentary dinner will be served. Bring your children with you. This exciting media event will spotlight the outstanding work and words of students who participate in the Courage to Speak Foundation’s programs and curricula in their schools taught by the health class teachers. Norwalk’s Mayor Harry Rilling, Chief of Police Thomas Kulhawik and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Manuel Rivera will introduce the students who take the microphone and speak out with their vows not to use drugs. State Representative Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr. will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Continue Reading →

Parenting

Children & Internet Safety: Friends with Strangers, Sexting, Facebook

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Part 1 of 2-part feature
(Link to part 2: Internet Safety: Cyberbullying, Spyware, Parental Controls)

Greenwich Police Detective Christy Girard tackled the subject of children and Internet safety at this past Saturday’s Father’s Forum at the YMCA. Girard covered everything from grooming behavior of sexual predators to mean girl cyber-bullying on playdates, and elaborated on the multiple ways a child can get in trouble or become a victim. Lest a parent feel helpless about the treachery of predators and bullies targeting their children, Girard left parents a grab bag of tools and tricks at their disposal to keep even the most internet-savvy children safe. Who Are Your Kids Talking to? 

Girard said predators work to earn a child’s trust and break them away from their parents. “You don’t know who you’re talking to, right?” Girard asked the audience at the Father’s Forum. Continue Reading →