https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:11:50 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/greenwich-candlelight-vigil-honors-lives-lost-to-ice-251041/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251041 2026-07-24T10:34:58+0000 greenwichfreepress "The people who have died in immigration custody had names. They had friends and family who loved them... Their lives mattered and their deaths mattered too." – Michele Greenberg Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-farmers-market-vendor-feature-biscuit-and-bones-250852/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250852 2026-07-23T20:21:04+0000 greenwichfreepress Biscuit and Bones offers natural dog food and treats, made in small batches in Greenwich. Expect USDA inspected proteins and fresh vegetables crafted into the finest superfood  for your dog. The array includes calming CBD-infused biscuits, and all natural "Beefy Feast" dog food. Ingredients include USDA inspected choice beef round, sweet potatoes, carrots, whole oats, white/brown boiled eggs, green beans, chia seeds, celery and olive oil.  Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/first-selectman-camillo-and-local-leaders-call-for-immediate-moratorium-on-zoning-mandates-for-greenwich-251049/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=251049 2026-07-23T16:03:06+0000 greenwichfreepress Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and local elected leaders are calling upon the State of Connecticut to place an immediate moratorium on zoning mandates for all municipalities. A press conference will be held outside Town Hall on Friday at 1:00pm. town hall 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