https://greenwichfreepress.com Latest News from Greenwich CT Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:07:00 +0000 en-us hourly 1 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/news/government/greenwich-pz-raises-specter-of-ct-environmental-protection-act-and-unreasonable-demolition-of-historic-structures-250968/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250968 2026-07-22T8:32:28+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/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/around-town/a-garden-crawl-for-the-ages-tour-de-veggie-250180/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250180 2026-07-21T12:32:34+0000 greenwichfreepress Open to the entire community, the event will take place rain or shine on Thursday, July 30. Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/greenwich-resident-grateful-to-staff-at-great-captain-island-for-kindness-and-compassion-250936/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250936 2026-07-21T10:58:09+0000 greenwichfreepress "They explained that the next boat would not arrive until 7:30 that evening. I had to remain on the island, where there was no place to buy food, and the temperature was nearly 100 degrees....They gave me water and food, took wonderful care of me, and treated me with kindness and compassion. I am deeply grateful to each of them." – Vitaliy Lipskiy Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/community-voices-matter-in-opposing-2-greenwich-ave-demolition-250921/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250921 2026-07-20T17:39:15+0000 greenwichfreepress "Once the originals are gone, they are gone. And if these buildings can be demolished, every historic building on the Avenue is vulnerable to the same fate." – Frederick Lee, Chair, Representative Town Meeting, District 1 Greenwich Screenshot https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/new-assistant-principal-appointed-at-new-lebanon-school-250915/ https://greenwichfreepress.com/?p=250915 2026-07-20T16:58:41+0000 greenwichfreepress Screenshot