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Who Knew: The Most Important Meal of the Year

Who Knew: The Most Important Meal of the Year

Police Chief to update Men’s Club on department’s activities

The Little Plucky Celebrates its 2-Year Anniversary

The Living Nativity

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By Laura Ault | 12 mins ago

By Laura Ault | 12 mins ago

‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. Fairfield County is home to rolling lawns, sprawling mansions, and this brutal truth: right now, 34,000 children in our county are food insecure. Statewide, one in six kids doesn’t know where their next meal will come from.

In October, when we learned that SNAP wouldn’t be funded during the government shutdown, the human reality of nutrition assistance bloomed in vivid color: a lot of people need help paying for food, and many of these people are our neighbors. To allow people to go hungry is horrifying, and there’s no credible political or religious doctrine that justifies it.

Local Holiday Shopping: The Adirondack Store [Q&A]

For this installment of our local holiday shopping series, we spoke on Thursday afternoon to Stephen Shin and Christopher English, co-owners of The Adirondack Store at 39 Elm St.
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Local Holiday Shopping: Elm Street Books [Q&A]

For the third installment of our local holiday shopping series, we spoke on Wednesday afternoon to Elm Street Books owner Susan Rein and manager Manda Riggs. Here's our interview.
‘Superior Interpersonal Skills’: Letters of Appreciation for NCPD Officers

The following letters of commendation—submitted by Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh for New Canaan Police Officers Jeff Deak, Thomas Patten and Sebastian Obando—were shared at the last two Police Commission meetings by Chief John DiFederico.
Town Aims To Complete Removal of Irwin House Foundation by Christmas

Town officials said this week that they’re hoping to remove the foundation of Irwin House and so complete the site’s demolition by Christmas.
Gerald Francis O’Connell, 87

Gerald (Gerry) Francis O’Connell of New Canaan, CT, Nantucket, MA and Sanibel, FL died November 27, 2025, surrounded by his incredible wife of 61 years Judith Ann (Papp) O’Connell and his loving family. (more…)
Local Holiday Shopping: Franco’s Wine Merchants [Q&A]

For today’s installment of our local holiday shopping series, we talked on Tuesday afternoon to Carl Franco of Franco’s Wine Merchants at 130 Elm St.
Firefighters’ Union Takes ‘Vote of No Confidence’ in Chief

Saying the head of the New Canaan Fire Department committed an ethics violation, unduly influenced promotions and has failed to address problems with equipment, the local firefighters union last week took a vote of no-confidence in the fire chief.
Wet Weather Delays Work on Alley Between Playhouse and LPQ

Town officials say they’re trying to wrap up work on the alley between The Playhouse and Le Pain Quotidien so that it’s open to shoppers during the holiday season.
Catherine Leone Cody, 85

Catherine Leone “Cathy” Cody passed away on Oct.
Local Holiday Shopping: New Canaan Music [Q&A]

[This is the first installment of our annual guide to local shopping.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter to the editor.
Coffee’s on for Thursday

Join fellow residents and NewCanaanite.com editor Michael Dinan for the monthly Community Coffee, to be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec.
William P. Jepsen, 84

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” P. Jepsen on November 21, 2025.
Town Adds ‘Veterans’ Category to Discounts at Popular Facilities

Municipal officials are adding a new category to those who get discounted fees for using popular town facilities such as the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny and pickleball courts at Mead Park.
Disorderly Charge for New Canaan Man, 61

Police last week arrested a 61-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with disorderly conduct. (more…)

“Gerry's wonderful life is reflected in the lives of his large and loving family. He and Judy were constant…”
— Mike Hobbs on Gerald Francis O’Connell, 87
“People do fall and break bones. My friend's daughter fell and broke both elbows. She did not sue. My sister-in-law…”
— Avinash Phillips on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“I remember Roy as a customer of the Gramophone Shop and a person about Town. Reading this obituary I am…”
— Jack Trifero on Roy Sumner Pfeil, 91
“I tripped on some uneven pavement on Forest street and broke my ribs. It was my fault for not paying…”
— Diane Master on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“John Michael BC is doing an amazing job at Gospel Garden! Thank you for your energy and leadership.…”
— Margaret Roscoe on Town Approves Annual Lease for Food Pantry at St. Mark’s
“People fall. Some get up, brush it off and move on and some that don't. Who are we…”
— Karen Hussey on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“St. Mark’s works the Gospel Garden, they harvest 2,000 lbs of vegetables each year for the Food Pantry and P2P.…”
— Michael Dinan on Town Approves Annual Lease for Food Pantry at St. Mark’s
“Great news! And I have a question. Photo shows some gorgeous produce while article mentions non-perishables. Does the food pantry…”
— Deborah Shaw on Town Approves Annual Lease for Food Pantry at St. Mark’s
“She lives in Shelton .What was she doing in New Canaan? Why did she hire an ambulance chaser in Westport?…”
— Caroline Bennett on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“I’m curious whether these kawsuits come from the same lawyer. I am also curious as to how a fall caused…”
— Deborah Chapman on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“Well here's the thing Democratic or Republican on the BOE Should have never let this go to the…”
— Richard P Vachula on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“This is exactly what's wrong with the world. I don't believe for a second she suffered all those injures from…”
— Larry Barnett on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“Eric: Well said. Thank you”
— Roy Abramowitz on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“With the change in Bd of Ed and the steady hand of our administrators and teachers, I think our #1…”
— Alan Badanes on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“Whatever happened to people looking where they're walking? Aside from them always looking down at their phone, rather than straight…”
— Mark Goldschmidt on Woman Who Tripped and Fell on Forest Street Sues Town
“Andrei, I think I understand where you are coming from. However, while STEM is perhaps the most…”
— Eric D Stiles on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“Parental Rights: My ability, as a parent, to decide that I don't want my kid to have access in the…”
— Eric D Stiles on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“Can you not afford to buy that book? You live in one of the richest town in the world.”
— Eric D Stiles on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It
“Not only do parents not have access to the course syllabuses, but they do also not have access to the…”
— Eric D Stiles on Op-Ed: Transparency in Schools Was Never Optional and Now the Law Confirms It

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