Dogs

ACO Judy Umstead: It’s Hard to Keep up With Fred Acker’s Lies

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On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Animal Control Officer Judy Umstead addressed multiple criticisms meted out by Fred Acker of SPCA of Connecticut. In a Feb. 14 GFP feature, “A Conversation with Fred Acker, Former Director of SPCA of Connecticut,” Acker accused Umstead of profiteering from his misfortune, stealing three of his dogs and dragging out the legal process at the expense of the 60+ dogs seized from his rescue organization. Reached by phone, Umstead  answered questions with questions. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Double Dark Chocolate Cookies

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

Chocolate lovers will adore these cookies. They are easy to make and are sure to scratch that chocolate itch. INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Dark Chocolate Chips (Divided)
2 Tablespoons Water
8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Softened)
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 Large Eggs (Room Temperature)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 Cup Unbleached Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a small-size bowl Add 1 cup chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons water. Continue Reading →

Around Town

The Night Sky: Jupiter

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By Rick Bria

Jupiter can be found high in the southeast sky just after dark. It looks like a very bright star in the constellation Gemini, but viewed through a telescope Jupiter reveals its true nature as a huge gas giant planet with swirling bands of clouds and four Galilean moons. This picture of Jupiter was taken January 10, 2014 at the Mary Aloysia Hardey Observatory at Convent of the Sacred Heart. I used a 16” LX200 telescope with a Canon DSLR camera in movie crop mode. The resultant data was processed in RegiStax6 and Photoshop software. Continue Reading →

Sports

The News is Blues…But It’s All Good for Greenwich Blues Youth Hockey

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Congratulations to the Greenwich Blues local youth hockey, who just had two tournament  wins:  a bronze in Lake Placid and a gold in the Ocean State Classic in Providence, RI. Congratulations to the Pee Wee B team for winning a Bronze Medal at the CHE Lake Placid Tournament. Even though the team began the tournament rather slowly, they continued to improve, building momentum and definitely brought their “A” game to the medal round. Regulation ended in to 2-2 tie and, after surviving the 4-on-4 overtime, Kieran Sullivan put the team ahead in the shootout. Like the Greenwich Blues on Facebook. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Get Swabbed in Greenwich: Bone Marrow Registry at First Congregational Church

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Come and register for the Bone Marrow Registry if you are between the ages of 18 – 55 and in generally good health at First Congregational Church of Greenwich on Thursday, Feb. 20,  from 6:30-7:30pm. There is no fee to “Get Swabbed” and add yourself to the register and it only takes a few, painless minutes. The inside of your mouth will be swabbed with a Q-tip, you fill out a short form and then you are submitted to become part of the Bone Marrow registry. You will be contacted if you are (or become) a match to a patient and may be able of give someone a second chance at life. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Joe Pisani to Speak at The Woman’s Club on Thursday

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Writer and editor Joe Pisani will give a presentation on the humorous antics of his writing at The Woman’s Club on Thurs., Feb., 20, at 1:00 pm. 

Pisani has been a writer and editor for 30 years and worked for Times Mirror Company of Los Angeles and the Chicago Tribune and  is a principal of The Dilenschneider Group in Manhattan, a strategic counseling and corporate communications firm.  
Pisani is a regular columnist for Greenwich Post and other Hersam Acorn newspapers, Act 2 Magazine, Fairfield County Catholic and the Catholic Transcript as well the  editor of “Greenwich – An Illustrated History,” whose contributors included the celebrated novelist John Jakes and author Roy Rowan. Pisani previously was editor/senior vice president of The (Stamford) Advocate and Greenwich Time, and was responsible for the day-to-day news operations of The (Stamford) Advocate, The (Norwalk) Advocate and Greenwich Time. Admission is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The Woman’s Club of Greenwich located at 89 Maple Ave, Greenwich. Continue Reading →

Weather

No School Tuesday, Another Day of Sledding in Greenwich

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Tuesday, Feb. 18: the National Weather Service forecasts 2 to 4 inches of snow. NWS issued a winter storm advisory through 6:00 pm
Closed: Greenwich Public Schools
Closed:  Brunswick, Greenwich Academy, Stanwich, Convent of the Sacred Heart

Whitby School Reopens Wed. Feb. 19, Message about snow days
“…Learning should also be a part of every day, and snow days don’t need to be an exception. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Winter Vegetables

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

We all know that we should eat more vegetables throughout the year, but often times we think of winter vegetables as humdrum, which is actually not the case. These cold weather-loving vegetables are harvested during winter months and can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Fennel: This sweet, anise-flavored vegetable has an edible bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds. It is often used raw in salads or sautéed or braised in savory dishes. Broccoli Rabe: A member of the mustard family, broccoli rabe has a bitter flavor, and both the leaves and the broccoli-like stems are edible. Continue Reading →

Around Town

More Snow for Greenwich, More Snow Citizenship Fails

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The misplaced optimism of one Californian visiting Greenwich during  Storm Nika was amusing. Until it wasn’t. Message to out-of-town guests: Waiting for the snow to melt is not a strategy. The morning after the storm, when snow was slushy, but shovelable, the owner of this Mercedes with California plates demurred. By Friday night the car had a $55.00 parking ticket and thick casing of ice. Continue Reading →

Business

Love Sis Boom Fabrics? Check out Christie’s Boutique

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Everyone loves Sis Boom. Her fabrics are gorgeous and her annual holiday sale in Wilton is a destination for many of us in Greenwich. If you’re looking for a store that carries Jennifer Paganelli’s Sis Boom fabrics, check out Christie’s Quilting Boutique in Norwalk. Christie also takes on custom sewing projects and even offers her shop for birthday parties, where she comes up with clever craft projects. Christie’s is having a sale today for Presidents’ Day. Continue Reading →