Business

Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work: Shop-Local Destination Since 1935

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Each time an independent business on Greenwich Ave or its environs succumbs to the pull of the chain store, Greenwich heaves a collective sigh. But while house after historic house in Greenwich falls prey to the wrecking ball, the charming house at 28 Sherwood Place, built in 1900, takes on increasing significance as it stands defiantly, frozen in time. While many Greenwich residents speed along Sherwood Place, a shortcut connecting Putnam Ave to Northfields and points north, the charming house that is home to the Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work may feel like part of the furniture — invisible until it’s gone. Over the years, the Exchange, where 200+ artisan-consignors receive 67% of the selling price for their wares, survives primarily through word-of-mouth. And it helps that the building is owned outright by the non-profit it houses. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Presidents’ Day Roasted Root Vegetables

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

We are in the thick of winter and many of us around the country are experiencing extreme winter weather. Why not roast up some delicious beets and carrots this Presidents’ Day. Candy cane beets are also known as Chioggia beets. I love this variety because they don’t stain like traditional red beets. INGREDIENTS

8 Baby Yellow Beets
8 Baby Candy Cane Beets
10 Small Carrots With Greenery
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided)
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt (Divided)
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper (Divided)

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Continue Reading →

Holiday

Greenwich Diaspora: Destination Vermont

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With Greenwich Public Schools and multiple private schools on winter break all week, traffic was light in town even before Storm Pax kept cars off the roads. GFP spent a few days in Vermont, along with what felt like half of Greenwich. Indeed, once in Vermont it’s easy to forget you’ve left town when your neighbor from home waves hello in the bread aisle at Shaw’s. Still, Manchester is resplendent in a fresh coat of snow, icicles dangling from historic slate roofs and proud statues dedicated to the town’s founders. The Equinox Hotel in Manchester, Vermont. Continue Reading →

Holiday

What’s Open, What’s Closed: Presidents’ Day

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Presidents’ Day is Monday, Feb. 17, and although there is question about where to place that pesky apostrophe — Presidents’ Day, President’s Day or Presidents Day — the holiday honoring George Washington’s birthday, is consistently set at the third Monday of February. Want your business or organization added? Just let us know by emailing [email protected]

Greenwich Public Schools: Closed
Town Hall: Closed
Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility: Open
Post Office: Closed, no mail delivered
Greenwich Library: Closed (Greenwich Library, plus Byram Shubert and Cos Cob branches will be closed and reopen on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m.)
Greenwich YMCA: Open
YWCA of Greenwich: Open for adult programs
Norwalk DMV: Closed on Mondays (Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:45a.m.)
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Real Estate

How To Prevent Ice Dams: Tips For Homeowners

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 By Janine Vairo
Icicles hanging along the eaves of your house may look beautiful, but they spell trouble. What Are Ice Dams? Ice dams are walls of ice that typically form at the edge of your roof or gutters when these areas clog up with ice. Ice dams are a pervasive and damaging winter roofing problem caused by poor roof ventilation and a warm attic space. Left untreated, ice dams can cause serious damage to your roof, gutters, paint, insulation, drywall, structure and even contribute to mold. Dams can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up and pour into your house. When that happens, the results aren’t pretty: peeling paint, warped floors, stained and sagging ceilings. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Rib Eye Steak With Roasted Garlic & Fresh Thyme

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
Rib Eye Steaks are either bone-in or boneless that has had the fat removed by the butcher. Rib Eye Steaks come from the center rib of the beef and are extremely tender and are best cooked quickly by pan searing or grilling. Make sure to remove your steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to reach room temperature before cooking. Serve with potatoes and green vegetables. INGREDIENTS

1 Bone-In Rib Eye Steak (2 to 2 1/2 Inches Thick)
25 Skin On & Crushed Garlic Cloves
2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Nearby in Norwalk: MTA Train vs Van

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At 6:30 PM Saturday, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a train had struck a vehicle at the Glover Avenue railroad crossing on the Metro-North Danbury Line. Norwalk Police, Norwalk Fire, Norwalk Hospital EMS and MTA Police responded. A witness at the scene reported that he observed that a van that appeared to be stuck on the tracks and that the occupants of the van exited the vehicle prior to the impact of the northbound Metro-North passenger train. No physical injuries reported to the occupants of the train or the van. It was snowing in the area at the time of the accident. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Everything Dogs: Oscar, Gin, Tina… and an Update on “Fanny”

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Do you remember Fanny, a brown dachshund posted in last week’s Everything Dogs column ? GFP met her while trailing two  Greenwich moms for an article on volunteering in dog rescue. Check out Fanny now! This week, please consider Oscar who is available from OPIN. Oscar, a hound mix, is a perfect blend – a bundle of energy outdoors and a couch potato inside!  This handsome pup was terrified found wandering the streets at 4-months old.  He is a shy boy but does not take long to warm up.  Oscar is now living in a foster home with two other dogs and cats.  A boy after our own hearts, Oscar has found the secret to life; he is a lover of nature and other animals. Continue Reading →

Weather

Saturday: Annual ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ (GBBC) at Greenwich Audubon

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Join Audubon Greenwich birding experts for one of these wonderful birding programs in Greenwich, Sat., Feb. 15 from 1:00-2:00p.m. at Audubon Greenwich. The GBBC is a unique, citizen-led scientific bird count happening in yards and neighborhood across the nation each year. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) results are reported online to the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University and will aid ornithological researchers who are learning where birds spend their winter and how their home ranges change overtime. Join Audubon senior naturalist Ted Gilman when he checks who is coming to the sanctuary’s bird feeders. Continue Reading →

Weather

Emergency Over. Greenwich Weekend Forecast for More Snow

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Though the emergency was lifted Friday afternoon, the weekend forecast is for some more snow. The NWS predicts snow on Saturday mainly after noon, with 1-3 inches possible. On Saturday night there is a chance of snow before 9:00p.m. with a gradual clearing, a low around 19° and less than one inch additional snow possible. On Sunday there is a chance of flurries after 3:00p.m. with a high near 26°. Though the snow emergency was lifted Friday afternoon, Greenwich Police Capt. Kordick said Public Works crews are working on the roads over the weekend and asks residents to voluntarily avoid on-street parking as best as possible. Continue Reading →