08/05/09 The New Canaan Briefing By Robo Blogger (Updated)

Comprehensive News Feed for New Canaan, CT.

• Cos Cob readies to welcome Jos. A. Bank
  posted on August 06, 2009 09:34:55 am
  ... agreement was nearly signed in July 2007, said Ritman, whose agency also has helped Jos. A. Bank locate stores in New Canaan and Rye, N.Y. Ritman credited Frank Chimblo, a partner in Chimblo Real Estate for being persistent in pursuing the clothing ...
• Homeless shelter elects new chairman
  posted on August 06, 2009 06:22:43 am
  ... beds for men and daytime programs for men and women, serving the communities of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. A 2008 report by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness indicates that homelessness throughout the state, and in ...
• Monroe bras bring bidders
  posted on August 06, 2009 12:12:33 am
  Personifying Hollywood glamour and encompassing the term "blonde bombshell," Marilyn Monroe was an iconic figure of the 20th century, leaving a lasting legacy behind through her films, awards and, now, through her lingerie.
• risom jens with 600 side chair portrait thumbnail
  posted on August 05, 2009 11:24:40 pm
  ... Jens Risom - only Risom is still around. He is 93 and "living comfortably doing nothing" with his wife, Henny, in New Canaan, Connecticut. As he humbly puts it, "There's been a good deal of talk about my work these last couple of years only because ...
• Who the Heck is Will Gregory?
  posted on August 05, 2009 06:22:12 am
  ... Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn, has an opponent, and a young one at that. On Monday, Republican, Will Gregory, 24, of New Canaan, announced his candidacy for the 4th District seat. Addressing concerns about his age, Gregory says it's a "huge advantage," and ...
• Aug. 4 2009, 6:00pm-7:00pm
  posted on June 01, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  ... western warnings and ninety times standard Greenwich -- all -- ten northbound in America. A little bit slower for New Canaan by the rest 38 into forty gained eight -- into the first half of the no lights and -- still slow 44 to 47. Toyota owners we ...
• Conn.'s Himes challenged by 24-year-old
  posted on August 05, 2009 02:15:01 am
  NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A 24-year-old Republican from New Canaan has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Connecticut's hotly contested 4th District.Will Gregory says his age will be an asset as he seeks to unseat Rep.
• Himes Challenged By 24-Year-Old
  posted on August 05, 2009 02:00:12 am
  A 24-year-old Republican from New Canaan has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Connecticut's hotly contested 4th District.
• Young Republican emerges as potential Himes foe
  posted on August 05, 2009 01:53:08 am
  ... a decade-and-a-half younger than the average House member. But he's an old-timer compared to Will Gregory, the New Canaan Republican who filed paperwork Friday to run against Himes next year. Gregory, 24, embraced questions about his age, calling it ...
• New Challenger For Jim Himes
  posted on August 04, 2009 06:58:15 pm
  Will Gregory of New Canaan made it official Monday: He is running against freshman U.S. Rep.
• Young Republican from New Canaan emerges as potential Himes foe in 4th congressional district
  posted on August 04, 2009 12:31:20 pm
  ... younger than the average House member. Invert Himes' age, and you get the age of Will Gregory, the New Canaan Republican who filed paperwork Friday to run against Himes next year. Gregory, 24, embraced questions about his age in an interview with ...
• It's official: Will Gregory is challenging U.S. Rep. Jim Himes: Capitol Watch
  posted on August 04, 2009 01:21:42 am
  ... leaders along with everyday folks, to brainstorm about solutions to the economic crisis. Gregory grew up in New Canaan, graduated from Gettysburg College and holds a master's degree in global governance and diplomacy from Oxford University. He ...
• Orphaned kittens need home
  posted on August 03, 2009 10:28:11 pm
  ... mother was killed when reportedly struck by a car on Cherry Street. Three days after the accident, according to New Canaan-based Straya TMs & Others, a family on East Avenue informed the adoption agency that there were tiny kittens under its porch ...
• The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarca - Aug. 3 2009, 7:30am-7:50am
  posted on July 30, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  ... merits -- looking necessarily good -- the other Fairfield side it's a not too bad and a 42 still locates most of New Canaan. Local streets looking pretty good in Stamford -- and Springdale and so far no problems on Metro North. Why spend hundreds ...
• Rain washes Cal Ripken tourney
  posted on August 03, 2009 01:05:45 pm
  ... only game that was played from the intended four-game schedule was a first-round winners' bracket contest between New Canaan and Litchfield, N.H. New Canaan won 7-4 to advance to the third round on Wednesday. New Canaan will play the winner of the ...