Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division.<br /><br />We serve clients in Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Southport, Westport, and Wilton (CT) and the surrounding communities.<br /><br />Our practice areas include: divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, restraining orders, same-sex marriage, post judgment modification, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and contempt actions, divorce appeals<br /><br />Attorney Melissa Needle founded the firm in 2010.<br /><br />Melissa is a lifetime Connecticut resident. She was born in New Haven, raised in Fairfield, and now resides in Westport with her family. Attorney Needle is a third-generation attorney with deep family roots in Connecticut. Her father, Attorney Charles Needle, was a founder of the Connecticut firm Zeldes, Needle &amp; Cooper in 1971. Since her admission to the Connecticut Bar in 1990, Melissa has exclusively practiced divorce and family law.   The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Needle|Cuda: Divorce and Family Law a Connecticut Top 10 Best Firm in Client Satisfaction in 2019, 2020, and 2021.  Attorney Needle has been a Super Lawyer Honoree in 2019, 2020, and 2021.<br /><br />Attorney Needle is well-known in Connecticut courts as a forceful, but fair fighter; and attorney with great integrity; and as a worthy adversary who does not shy away from litigation if that path is the best opportunity for her client to reach an equitable solution. Melissa understands that divorce is not just about the dissolution of marriage or stop-gap solutions but helping clients develop and negotiate a comprehensive plan for the rest of their lives. Melissa and the firm pride themselves on providing their clients "Guidance that Moves their Lives Forward.

Fairfield County

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New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We...

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GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

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Thinking of selling your Stamford home—but not sure where to start?<br /><br />I offer a personalized, one-on-one seller consultation designed to clearly explain the entire process and help you make confident decisions from day one. From strategic pricing and professional marketing to photography, advertising, negotiations, and paperwork, I handle every detail so you don’t have to.<br /><br />Together, we’ll create a smart, results-driven plan tailored to your goals and timeline—so you can achieve the best possible price with the least amount of stress.<br /><br />I’ve proudly served Stamford homeowners for over 25 years. I invite you to read my reviews on Google and Zillow and see what past clients have to say.<br /><br />📞 Call me today to schedule your personal presentation and take the first step toward a successful sale.<br /><br />Catherine Richardson<br />William Pitt Sotheby's Realty<br />crichardson@wpsir.com<br />203-249-1512

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California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization.   <br /><br />California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Greenwich, Connecticut and surrounding locations near you.<br /><br />We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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<p>UPDATE: Stamford Police within minutes say they found the missing man and he is in good health. </p><hr /><p>STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Police say they are actively searching for a missing 71 year-old male last seen in the area of Harbor Drive. He is a dementia patient and is possibly wearing blue pajamas/flannel pants. </p> <p>If seen contact police immediately. No other details have been given by police. </p>

<p>UPDATE: Stamford Police within minutes say they found the missing man and he is in good health. </p>

<hr /><p>STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Police say they are actively searching for a missing 71 year-old male last seen in the area of Harbor Drive. He is a dementia patient and is possibly wearing blue pajamas/flannel pants. </p> <p>If seen contact police immediately. No other details have been given by police. </p>

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<p>This stunning estate in Westport has been sold and we are selling the remaining contents. </p>
<p>Join us this Saturday and Sunday</p>
<p>June 6 &amp; 7</p>
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Estate Sale - Westport

This stunning estate in Westport has been sold and we are selling the remaining contents. 
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Greenwich Town Hall

<p>Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM&nbsp;at Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich. </p>
<p>In the event of rain, the rain date will be Sunday, June 7, 2026.The popular community event will feature a wide array of classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars all on display in the heart of Greenwich. </p>
<p>The car show is free for spectators and open to the public.The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund invites car owners to sign up for pre-registration for $20 per vehicle by June 4.<br><a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u></u></a>The event is open to car clubs, and same-day registration will be available at the entrance if space permits for $25 per vehicle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. The family-friendly event will feature a DJ, a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more, creating a festive atmosphere for car enthusiasts and families alike.</p>
<p>Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $50, with options such as $125 for a Trophy Sponsor&nbsp;and $250 for an on-site sponsor package. Automobile dealership opportunities begin at $500, which includes on-site participation and the opportunity to display a vehicle. Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media will once again serve as the exclusive media sponsor.</p>
<p>“This year’s car show is especially meaningful as the Greenwich Police Department celebrates 130 years of service to the community,” said Chief of Police James Heavey. “For more than a century, our officers have worked to protect and serve the residents of Greenwich with professionalism and dedication. The Scholarship Fund reflects our commitment to supporting the families of those officers, and the car show is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate that legacy, and help invest in the next generation.”</p>
<p>Children of Greenwich Police officers who demonstrate ability, character, and academic promise&nbsp;and who qualify for undergraduate studies&nbsp;are eligible to receive financial assistance through the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.</p>

Local Event: Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show -...

Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6,...

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

Mill River Park

<p>Join us for the Hope in Motion Walk on Sunday, June 7, at Mill River Park in Stamford. Beginning at 10 a.m., this special event marks the 30th anniversary of Hope in Motion, bringing the community together to celebrate three decades of impact, resilience, and progress.</p>
<p>This meaningful walk serves as a vital fundraising event, supporting programs and services that make a difference for those impacted by cancer. </p>
<p>Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, the morning offers a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and help sustain the work ahead. Lace up your sneakers, rally your network, and be part of this important milestone.</p>

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Hope in Motion Walk

Join us for the Hope in Motion Walk on Sunday, June 7, at Mill River Park in Stamford. Beginning at 10 a.m., this special event...

Bruce Museum

<h4>The impact of Antonin Dvořák on the development of American music cannot be understated. This concert celebrates his contribution to American music, performed by Orchestra Lumos principal musicians.</h4><h3>Musical Program to include</h3>
<ul><li>Antonin Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 <em>American</em></li><li>George Gershwin <em>Lullaby</em></li><li>Antonin Dvořák String Quintet No. 2</li></ul><p>Deborah Buck, <em>concertmaster</em><br>Robert Zubrycki, <em>violin</em><br>Zoë Martin-Doike, <em>principal viola</em><br>Peter Sanders, <em>cello</em><br>Peter Weitzner, <em>principal bass</em></p>

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Darien Commons

<p>Join Darien Commons and the Darien Library for a free, outdoor family storytime featuring bestsellers and timeless reads. This all-ages event welcomes families to the patio for stories and complimentary summer sips and bites from Gregorys Coffee.</p>

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Wilton Quaker Meeting

<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><img alt="pexels-photo-60125 (1).jpeg" src="https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/vr_img/84add5b/4/41a6e/41a6ef44c8/42a6088241/embedded-image-ffbc34ee91.png"></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monthly Featured Speaker Program</strong></td></tr><tr><td><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><img src="https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/vr_img/84add5b/4/41a6e/41a6ef44c8/42a6088241/embedded-image-9bac84f059.png"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Go on a Foray</strong><br>June 8, 2026<br><br>Joe Brandt, President<br>&nbsp;Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association<br>6:15&nbsp;PM in-person gathering;<br>6:45 PM Zoom check-in;<br>7:00 PM program<br>Click <em><a href="https://cts.vrmailer1.com/click?sk=acIcB2JgmjBK14WdSANkF5Ln0ohuKlwSoi5RrF9Gq2UY=/aHR0cHM6Ly9iaXQubHkvRm9yYWdpbmdBZHZlbnR1cmVz/-3YUmaSDtGInE3tnGOBy9Q==&amp;merge_field_type=(?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)%5B%5Cs%5D*%5B%27%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%27%22#%5D.+?)%5B'%22%5D)&amp;link_id=41781441952946&amp;source_id=41781447123496&amp;source_type=Contact" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a></em> to register.<br><em>Address provided upon registration.</em></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Come take a walk on the wild side and join a foray!&nbsp;Foraging is a way to connect to nature and&nbsp;learn about the local ecology.&nbsp;There are two aspects to a foray:&nbsp; First, the scientific:&nbsp;identifying plants and fungi; and second, the culinary&nbsp;search for edible mushrooms, berries, nuts, and plants. Joe Brandt, President of Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association, will be our guide into the world of foraging and sustainable harvesting. Wild chestnut trees can be found in the Groton area and mulberry trees in Stamford; mushrooms are everywhere, but which ones are edible?<br><br><strong>Online:</strong> A&nbsp;ZOOM link will be sent upon registration; log in at 6:45 PM. <strong>In person:</strong>&nbsp;Join us beforehand&nbsp;from 6:15&nbsp;PM to 7:00 PM for gourmet pizza and salad to socialize and meet Joe.&nbsp;Program begins at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and in person.<br><br>This program is offered by HFFC free to members and the public&nbsp;to fulfill our mission to encourage critical thinking, advance reason, foster friendly discussion, introduce novel thinking and approaches, promote science, and heighten our understanding of&nbsp;myriad subjects.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Monthly Featured Speaker Program 

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Jay Heritage Center

<p>Nothing says spring better than our popular <b>Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! </b>We’re honored to feature <strong>Genevieve Wheeler-Brown</strong>, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>“Beyond Blue and White.”</strong></a></p>
<p>Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;<strong>Barbara Rotteveel</strong>&nbsp;to <strong>Gilded Age</strong> collectors like&nbsp;<strong>Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan</strong>. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. </p>
<p>Location: The award-winning <b>Jay Estate Gardens</b> designed by <b>Nelson Byrd Woltz</b>. <b>Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin</b> and<b> Suzanne Clary.</b></p>
<p>Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by <b>Scarborough Fair Catering.</b></p>
<p>Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! </p>
<p>Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500</p>
<p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a31e6d65-09b3-4ec7-8d78-139c937f6fd2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a31e6d65-09b3-4ec7-8d78-139c937f6fd2</a></p>
<p><b>All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.</b></p>
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<p><strong>GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN</strong></p>
<p>Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.</p>
<p>Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.</p>
<p>While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.</p>
<p>A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.</p>
<p>Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.</p><p><strong>About The Jay Heritage Center</strong></p>
<p>The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the <strong>Boston Post Road Historic District</strong>, Westchester County's <strong><u>only</u></strong> <strong>National Historic Landmark District</strong>,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.</p>
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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223 Stamford Seniors Earn Connecticut Seal Of...

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223 Stamford Seniors Earn Connecticut Seal Of Biliteracy

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Nursery School Children Donate to  ﻿Help Other Children in Stamford

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Arts & Crafts on Bedford returns this month with juried artisans, outdoor dining and handmade goods in downtown Stamford.

'Arts & Crafts on Bedford' Returns To Downtown Stamford

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