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Avon Theatre seeks $500,000 from Stamford to finish $14 million renovation focused on ADA and education space
Summary
The Avon Theatre told the Stamford Planning Board it has raised about $11 million toward a $14 million renovation and is requesting $500,000 from the city to fund ADA accessibility, an education center and historic preservation work, saying the grant and private fundraising have already secured most of the project.
Peter Gussnick, executive director of the Avon Theatre, asked the Stamford Planning Board on Nov. 5 for $500,000 to help complete a $14 million renovation of the historic downtown theater.
Gussnick told the board the nonprofit has raised about $11 million of its $14 million goal, including a $2.4 million state grant, and is seeking a city contribution primarily to fund ADA accessibility, an education and community center…
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