Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Company to relocate its corporate offices to the same "lucky" office space where owner and Greenwich resident Bradley Jacobs launched United Rentals, Inc. and United Waste Systems, Inc.
Greenwich resident Bradley Jacobs, the entrepreneur who launched United Rentals, Inc. and United Waste Systems, Inc., has reportedly decided to relocate the corporate offices of his latest venture, XPO Logistics, from Buchanan, Mich., to the same office complex in Greenwich where he established his first two multi-billion-dollar enterprises. "We're coming back to a space that was lucky to us in the past," Jacobs told the Greenwich Time, referring to the space in Five Greenwich Office Park. XPO Logistics, a provider of freight transportation services, reportedly opened a new plant in Charlotte, N.C., in March, funded in part with a $3.2 million state grant. The fast growing startup has reportedly hired 30 people so far and plans to employ …
Connecticut Labor Department issued stop work orders for alleged labor law violations.
Companies working at two construction sites in Greenwich were ordered to stop work because of suspected labor law violations. According to a statement released Tuesday by State Labor Commissioner Glenn Marshall four companies working at two sites in Greenwich are among a total of 13 companies working around the state who were issued stop work orders between April 12 and May 7. "Stop work orders are levied against companies that misclassify workers as independent contractors with the intent of avoiding their obligations under federal and state employment laws covering such matters as workers’ compensation, unemployment taxes and payroll reporting," Marshall said in the statement. The construction sites and the companies where Wage and …
Monday, May 14, 2012
When you have the craving for sushi, where do you go Greenwich?
Got chopsticks? Sushi has grown to become a staple in the American diet over the past three decades and if anything, it's popularity continues to grow. We continue to explore all of the varieties that Asian restaurants and even supermarkets have to offer. For Greenwich residents, there are plenty of places to source your sushi. So vote in our poll below for your favorite place to order sushi, but also leave a review in our directory and tell us about your favorite dish or a most memorable visit. If you’re a sushi restaurant owner—or the owner of any business—by claiming your listing here on Greenwich Patch, you can push out notifications to local customers, update information found in the listing and feature new photos for your neighbors …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Privet House, with locations in Warren and 18 Grigg Street in Greenwich, offers an unusual selection of antiques, vintage finds and decorative wares, including tableware from Hotel Silver, Libeco linens and Royal Boch, as well as European glassware.
Privet House, which dubs itself "An Emporium of Home Goods, Antiques and Curiosities," with locations in Warren and 18 Grigg Street in Greenwich, has reportedly signed an agreement with Target to participate in the big box retailer's new design initiative, "The Shops At Target." Owned by Suzanne Cassano and Richard Lambertson, both of Litchfield County, Privet House offers an unusual selection of antiques, vintage finds and decorative wares, including tableware from Hotel Silver, Libeco linens and Royal Boch, as well as European glassware. "The quirky assortment also includes such oddities as antler racks and the occasional taxidermy as well as a unique collection of kitchen, housekeeping and personal care brushes from Germany," according …
Quiet Sunday for Open Houses; Keybox Opens Show 2012 Market Slightly Slower Than 2011
Here's to all the mothers out there who help make Greenwich such a great place to live. Mother's Day is a good time to spend with Mom and the rest of the family and a slow day in real estate, but if you do want to go out we have a little something for everyone from under $500K to over $6MM. You can find the list itself below, see the interactive map here and find detailed instructions for its use here. OPEN HOUSE LIST Market Report Buyer activity is often tough to measure. You can look at sales and offers, but this doesn't show how many people are out there looking. The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service just came out with a very useful graph showing the number of keyboxes opened for the first four months of 2012 versus 2011. As you…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Here's your go-to guide for yoga studios around Fairfield County.
With the stress of this week still weighing on our backs, many of us are heading to a yoga studio this weekend to melt it all away. Here's a quick, go-to guide to the yoga studios in Fairfield County towns, straight from our readers from the recent Readers’ Choice contest. Congratulations to all our winners listed below, and to all of our local businesses for teaching us how to practice yoga in a safe and encourging manner. If you are a Patch account-holder, please find your favorite local businesses in the online directory of your local Patch, and rate/review it for your neighbors and visitors to find. Here’s a roundup of winners:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Longtime Greenwich restauranteur Jean-Louis Gerin wins popular Food Network competition.
Internationally acclaimed Greenwich restauranteur Jean-Louis Gerin has another feather in his toque. He's a 'Chopped' champion. The 52-year-old Gerin survived the rapid fire three-part show which pits the country's top chefs in a race against the clock and themselves to use a basket of mystery ingredients to create a three-course meal. At the end of each round, one chef is eliminated—or in the show's parlance—"chopped" from the competition that is judged by bold-faced names in the culinary world. Gerin has operated the venerable French bistro Jean-Louis on Lewis Street in downtown Greenwich for 25 years. Gerin said his wife Linda "runs the front of the house. I run the back of the house." He also admitted on the show that he can be a bit …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Busy weekend with 60 open houses—from $319K to $5.5M; Sales jump in $2 - 3 million price range; contracts for sale are up in $3 - 4 million range.
Another busy open house weekend for Greenwich as the spring real estate market passes its mid-point. This week we have almost an even distribution with 20 open houses under $1 million, 15 between $1 and 2 million and 22 in the $2 million-plus category. You can find the list itself below, see the interactive map here and find detailed instructions for its use here. Greenwich Real Estate Market Report for May 6th Sales Jump in $2 - 3 Million Price Range As with 2011, the higher end houses have taken a little longer to see sales, but activity is definitely picking up. The market from $2-4 million is starting to show good activity. In fact the $2 - 3 million price range was the busiest segment in Greenwich in April, 2012 with 11 sales. The …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Here's your go-to guide for Mother's Day brunch spots around Fairfield County next weekend.
Mother’s Day arrives next weekend, which means that pretty soon, many of us will be heading out to our favorite local florists and also making brunch reservations. What follows is a quick, go-to guide to Mother’s Day brunch in Fairfield County towns, straight from our readers from the recent Readers’ Choice contest. Congratulations to all our winners listed below, and to all of our local businesses for persevering through another Mother’s Day. If you are a Patch account-holder, please find your favorite local businesses in the online directory of your local Patch, and rate/review it for your neighbors and visitors to find. Here’s a roundup of winners:
Monday, April 30, 2012
What's your favorite spot in Greenwich to bring mom for brunch on Mother's Day?
This piece from our “Patch In” columnist, from one year ago ranks among my personal favorites, and it still gives me chills. One week from Sunday marks Mother’s Day (May 13), when lots of little kids will do what I remember doing 30 years ago and bring their moms breakfasts in bed. Many others take mom out for brunch and spend the day together as a family. Reservation bookings being what they are, for this week’s Readers’ Choice contest, we’re asking for your favorite spot to go for that special brunch. Casting a vote in our poll below is fine—leaving a review in our directory for why you love your go-to brunch spot, whether it’s a particular dish, memory or something else, is far more lasting. If you’re a restaurant owner—or owner of …
Barbara Heins
11:51 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Labor Department didn't provide that specific info, however, the Taconic Road property is residential; Steamboat Road is an office building. more ›