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On Tuesday morning a large group of Greenwich Public Schools PTA volunteers gathered at town hall to honor nominees for the Essence awards. This year there were an unprecedented 16 nominees.
The legislation increases the penalty for harassing election workers from a misdemeanor to a felony on a second offense, including publicizing an election worker’s name or address with intent to intimidate. It also makes tampering with an absentee ballot drop box a class D felony. Additionally, it restricts federal law enforcement officials from being within 250 of a polling place or other sensitive election site without permission from state election officials or court order. The law empowers the attorney general to act against interference or intimidation.
Tod’s Point beach received an A+ grade. Island Breach received an A grade, Great Captain Island received an A+ and Byram Beach received a D+.
The Greenwich Scholarship Association will be the beneficiary of the Woman’s Club of Greenwich’s Concert on the Lawn on Friday, June 5 — an evening dedicated to helping local students achieve a college education through need-based scholarships.
Interspersed among performances by a live band, orchestra, group dances and the tradition of the boys tossing their shirts into the audience, students spared no one, poking fun at MISA, Dr. Winters, Miss Fox and the power hungry members of the “Bored” of Education. Continue Reading →
When was the last time you purchased staples at Staples? Toner? A ream of paper? If it’s been a while, you are not alone. According to an article in Forbes, sales of office supplies have slumped as customers increasingly turn to the internet for purchases and use less office supplies altogether. Continue Reading →
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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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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
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 →