https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:36:26 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/tickets-available-for-open-arts-alliances-summerstage-production-of-chicago-teen-edition-251017/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251017 2026-07-23T15:23:18+0000 greenwichfreepress Chicago features Open Arts Alliance students in grades 7-12, and is directed by Jennifer Dunn, with music direction by Robin Chenot and Choreography by Morgan India Miller, and production management by Cindy Busani. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/noise-ordinance-exemption-sought-for-hamilton-avenue-school-parking-deck-work-251021/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251021 2026-07-23T15:16:05+0000 greenwichfreepress St. Roch's Church Feast is set for Wednesday to Saturday, Aug 12-15. The parking deck work at Hamilton Avenue School has yet to be completed and the Selectman seek a noise ordinance exemption for the weekend of July 25 to 2026 in order to complete the work in time for the feast. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/retired-police-association-of-greenwich-president-laments-lack-of-defined-pension-plan-251020/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251020 2026-07-23T14:52:38+0000 greenwichfreepress "I retired in 2006; there has not been a single increase in the pension for 20 years. Over that same period the cost of health insurance increased 188%, Medicare increased 129%, prescription drug costs 300%, State income tax increased 40% , property taxes are the highest in the nation, the Town's pension obligation has increased 0%." – Frank J Kiernan, President, Retired Police Association of Greenwich letter to the editor https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-pz-raises-specter-of-ct-environmental-protection-act-and-unreasonable-demolition-of-historic-structures-250968/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250968 2026-07-22T20:00:28+0000 greenwichfreepress Commissioner Mary Jenkins said, "The building there now has sky and space and air around it. And frankly with two distinct, contemporary taller buildings, it looks to me like a Tudor sandwich." Commenting on the two additional buildings, Arn Welles said, "They seem out of place with the original ones. You've got those enormous, I'd call them  space windows, they look like spaceships." Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/arts/avon-theatre-in-stamford-launches-transformative-renovation-project-of-historic-movie-theater-250983/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250983 2026-07-22T16:08:01+0000 greenwichfreepress The Avon is closed for construction, which began in January 2026, and is slated to reopen in Spring 2027. The new theater will feature three state-of the art cinemas, all new seating, expanded educational facilities, welcome community gathering spaces including a cafe and wine bar, and will be ADA compliant. Also, the renovation will bring the latest projection and sound technology including a 4K laser projection system and Dolby Atmos sound. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-antiques-and-art-dealer-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charge-stemming-from-2-1-million-theft-scheme-250999/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250999 2026-07-22T13:53:33+0000 greenwichfreepress David L Johnson of Greenwich pleaded guilty Tuesday in New Haven to an offense stemming from his embezzlement of more than $2 million from an elderly victim and his estate. Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/aimee-farnum-named-greenwich-high-school-science-program-administrator-250961/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250961 2026-07-21T15:25:21+0000 greenwichfreepress Aimee Farnum replaces Shawn Hoyt, who was named Central Middle School’s assistant principal earlier this month. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/obituaries/joseph-edward-biase-86-250954/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250954 2026-07-21T14:40:41+0000 greenwichfreepress There will be a graveside internment service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich on August 22, 2026 at 11:00am. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/health/greenwich-hospital-receives-state-approval-to-expand-cardiac-care-services-250951/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250951 2026-07-21T14:31:35+0000 greenwichfreepress Elective PCI is a minimally invasive procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. While Greenwich Hospital has provided emergency PCI services for more than 20 years, the new approval enables the hospital to perform elective and urgent elective PCI procedures as well. Greenwich Hospital https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-arrest-driver-by-warrant-for-crash-on-sound-beach-ave-250966/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250966 2026-07-21T12:37:08+0000 greenwichfreepress The driver was charged with DUI, Unsafe Movement of Stopped Vehicle, and Operating Motor Vehicle without License.