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Greenwich P&Z Raises Specter of CT Environmental Protection Act and “Unreasonable Demolition” of Historic Structures

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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.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 2 Greenwich Avenue, Arn Welles, Carol Cadou, Diane Fox, Fred Camillo, Frederick Lee

Avon Theatre in Stamford Launches Transformative Renovation Project of Historic Movie Theater

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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. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Giving, Arthur Selkowitzat, Avon Theatre, Caroline Simmons, Frank Gaudio, Jill Oberlander, Peter H. Gistelinck

PHOTOS: Officials Gather at Greenwich Communities “Welcome Home” Key Ceremony at Armstrong Court

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The event was attended by US Congressman Jim Himes, the Board of Selectmen and most of the Greenwich delegation. Speakers from Greenwich Communities, (formerly known as the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich) included the head of the board of directors, Sam Romeo and executive director, Tony Johnson. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Greenwich Communities, Hector Arzeno, Irene Dietrich, Jim Himes

Standing Ovations abound for Longtime RTM Members at their Last Meeting

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“We all should be thankful for the rich legacy that you all are leaving after decades of service in the RTM. You’ve shown us how to be a good civil servant. We all learn from you the meaning of civility.” – State Rep Hector Arzeno (D-151) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Brooks Harris, Carol Ducret, Coline Jenkins, Hector Arzeno, Louisa Stone, Lucy Krasnor

Greenwich Officials React to Passage of HB 8002 in CT House & Senate

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“We all agree that Connecticut needs more housing, and I very much appreciate the efforts of our Governor and colleagues in the House to reach out to and work with mayors, first selectmen from both sizes of the aisle, CCM and the COGs to eliminate the most conflicting parts of the bill. However I believe that the new bill requires input from the public. We can not build public trust by sidelining the public. – Hector Arzeno, (D-151) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, affordable housing, DesegregateCT, Fair Share, HB 8002, Hector Arzeno

YWCA Greenwich Holds Candlelight Vigil, Honors Demetria Nelson with Purple Ribbon Award

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project held their annual community candlelight vigil, where they also honored Demetria Nelson, LCSW, with their purple ribbon award. Ms Nelson is the Commissioner of the Greenwich Dept of Human Services. She has worked tirelessly to support Greenwich’s most vulnerable residents including clients of the YWCAs Harmony Project. YWCA Greenwich President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan said the gathering supported both survivors of domestic abuse and their families, as well as honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Health, Police & Fire, Danielle Jean-Guillame Sittol, Demetria Nelson, domestic violence, Emely Yanes, Eric Scorca