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Focus on French Cinema Launches Year-Round Season at the Bruce Museum with US Premiere of Pascal Bonitzer’s Hugo
The 2026–2027 season opens on Sunday, September 27, with the U.S. Premiere of Pascal Bonitzer’s HUGO (Victor comme tout le monde), the acclaimed French director’s latest film, released in France earlier this year.
Lunar is a New Destination for Authentic Chinese Food in Greenwich
The wait is over. Lunar is open at 420 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. Expect authentic Chinese Cuisine crafted from scratch, making for the ideal destination for family and friends.

Weekend Fire Damages Playland Dragon Coaster; Causes Suspected to be Accidental
Due to the size and construction of the structure and the potential for the incident to develop into a larger and more complex fire, additional resources were immediately requested. Rye firefighters quickly stretched a hose line and placed water on the fire, bringing it under…

Meet the Artists of “Art in the Park” 2026 in Old Greenwich
The 7th annual Art in the Park event in Binney Park, sponsored by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, will take place in Old Greenwich’s Binney Park on Sunday, October 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. (Rain Date October 11).
GHS to Host College Admissions Panel on Sept 29
Panelists from Vanderbilt University, Trinity College, the University of Richmond, and the University of Notre Dame will share firsthand perspectives on what colleges look for in applicants and how students can navigate the increasingly complex admissions landscape.
NY Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Greenwich Vehicle Theft Scheme
Stolen personal and financial information and stolen or counterfeit identity cards from multiple identity theft victims was used to apply for loans to purchase or lease at least 6 luxury vehicles with a total value of more than $650,000 from a car dealership in Greenwich.

P&Z to Review Proposal to Increase Number of Horses at Former Kelsey Farm
The request is to increase the number of permitted horses from 14 to 24, and to eliminate the ownership designation and the limits on the number of permitted riding classes per week and students per class.
Governor Lamont Announces New State Tax Credit To Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance
How it works: Employers set a monthly contribution amount per employee. Eligible employees can then use those funds toward an individual health insurance plan available through Access Health CT.
Liberty Tree Planted on Havemeyer Lawn Dedicated to the 250th Anniversary of US Founding
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy (GTC), along with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Town of Greenwich, joined in planting a Liberty Tree on the lawn in front of the Greenwich Board of Education on Thursday, September 17.
9th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for Saturday, Oct 3 at Tod’s Point
Family-Friendly 2-Mile Walk Supports Promising New Research and Treatments for Rare Childhood Disease Niemann-Pick Type C.