Around Town

Welcome to Your Flinn Gallery. It’s Free and Open to the Public.

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Anyone who has ever wondered about the Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library need know one fact: The gallery is free and open to the public. Part-time gallery manager Cynthia Whalen remarked that some visitors presume the gallery is private, or open by invitation, when in fact she and the Gallery volunteers who take turns staffing the gallery desk very much enjoy meeting artists, greeting visitors and answering questions. “People come to the door and are sort of tentative, or think it is private,” Whalen said. “And everything is usually for sale here.” A gallery member and volunteer since 1993,  Whalen was hired  two years ago so that the gallery might have a more consistent presence in the library. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

It’s important to get that chewy oatmeal cookie texture and this oatmeal cookie delivers. The dried blueberries are an outstanding compliment, which is what makes them Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies! INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Room Temperature Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Nutmeg
3 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 1/2 Cups Dried Blueberries

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large-size bowl cream the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add brown sugar and sugar. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest Convent of the Sacred Heart Teacher

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Updated to include: Convent of the Sacred Heart Statement Regarding Michael Maida Arrest
On January 23, 2014, the Greenwich Police Department informed the Convent of the Sacred Heart of an investigation they had opened into a reported incident that allegedly took place in the fall of 2009 between a former student and our faculty member Michael Maida. The safety of our students is our highest priority. Following established policy, we immediately contacted the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and placed Mr. Maida on Administrative Leave pending further investigation. Mr. Maida has been a teacher with us for 17 years and has unequivocally denied that the alleged incident, of which we had no prior knowledge, occurred. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and are continually focused on upholding a safe and welcoming environment for our students. Continue Reading →

Schools

GHS Math Team Are Fairfield County Math League Champs

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The Greenwich High School Math Team won its fifth consecutive Fairfield County Math League Competition in Wilton last week. After competing in five matches this year with teams from throughout Fairfield County, the Greenwich Cardinals led the March 5 competition in solving mathematical problems in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and more. Greenwich High School Math Cardinals will now compete for their 6th straight Connecticut State Math League championship in Hebron, CT on March 31. Continue Reading →

Schools

NY School for the Deaf “Sign On” Performs for GHS Sign Language Students

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Dozens of Greenwich High School Sign Language II students were visited by eight students from NY School for the Deaf on Tuesday. The visiting performing arts group, “Sign On,” shared their storytelling skills, performed skits and fielded all sorts of questions from the GHS students. The visit provided insights into the deaf community, culture, and American Sign Langauge (ASL). Viviana Conner, the district’s World Language Coordinator, said seven languages are offered at GHS and that students can take Sign Language all four years to satisfy the school’s graduation requirement. The school also offers Chinese, German, French, Italian, Latin and Spanish. Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Le Grande Ave Condo in Greenwich Sells for $1.2M

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The following property transfers were recorded at the Assessor’s office in Greenwich Town Hall through March 7, 2014:

20 West End Ave from Expert Construction Group, LLC to Lisette coen on March 6, 2014 for $3,825,000

*59 Le Grande Ave, Unit 5 (featured photo) from Theodore Pincus to Burak Alici on March 6, 2014 for $1,200,000

19-23 West Putnam Ave from Service Realty LLC to Paradigm 19-23 West Putnam Ave LLC on March 6, 2014  for $13,000,000

0 South Street from Ernest J Gentile III to Brian J Gentile on march 6, 2014 for $190,462.32

15 Lafayette Court, Unit 4a & Garage from Dorothy A Fay to Raymond and Patricia Johnson on March 7, 2014 for $750,000

52 Lafayette Place #4b from Beverly B Crabtree to Ludmila Lungu on March 7, 2104 for $237,500

37 Hassake Rd from Estate of Susanne C Bergendorf, Executrix to Chang Luon on March 7, 2014 for $675,000

150 Pemberwick Rd from Estate of Dorothy M Washburn, Brian J Washburn & Chester F Washburn, JR, Co-Executors to W2W Entertainment, Inc. on March 7, 2014 for $470,000

37 Perkins Rd from DBS Bank Limited Hong Kong to Fisk Management LLC on March 7, 2014 for $2,100,000

34 Greenwich Hills Dr from Raymond T Johnson and Patricia A Johnson to Mario A Bauduin and Karen E Tepper on March 7, 2104 for $690,000 Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Tomato Herb Focaccia

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

With herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, from a family meal to an afternoon snack. Trust me, it won’t last long at all. INGREDIENTS

1 Package Active Dry Yeast (1/4 Ounce)
1 Cup Warm Water (110 to 115 Degrees)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided)
1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil
1/8 Freshly Ground Pepper
2 to 2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
2 Thinly Sliced Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

In a large-size bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Continue Reading →