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Who Knew: A To-Do List for Summer’s Last Call

By Laura Ault | August 21, 2025

‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market.

Instagram, in its finite wisdom, recently informed me that “August is the Sunday of summer.” This proclamation struck an ominous chord. The author (okay, the meme-creating chatbot) may have intended to incite a cozy, churchy, Sunday kind of calm, but it gave me a little stab of panic and despair. Have I been to enough baseball games? Played enough Marco Polo? Gotten a decent tan? Eaten enough corn? (No, no, head to toe SPF 50, and never, respectively.)

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony Tomaselli, 73

Lawrence “Larry” Anthony Tomaselli, born April 23, 1952 in Norwalk Connecticut was called to his eternal home on August 18, 2025 in Christiansburg, Virginia; passing suddenly but with his family by his side.
New Canaan Couple’s Breast Protection Device Lands in Prominent Retail Store

A New Canaan couple’s athletic brand, Boob Protect, has landed its first retail placement at Darien Sport Shop. A breast protection insert for female athletes, Boob Protect was co-founded by town resident Christian Murphy and his brother-in-law, Matt Plavoukos, in January 2025.
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Former Resident Returns 60-Year-Old Plant to Bristow Park

Most seven-year-old boys like to spend their days inside playing video games; most like to race toy cars and look at picture books.
Local Nonprofit ‘Filling in the Blanks’ To Host Sixth Annual Gala on Sept. 27

A local nonprofit organization serving children in need is set to host its major annual gala next month.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
New Canaan Resident Launches ‘Neilism’ Daily Affirmation App

Sitting down at his kitchen table, engulfed by personal turmoil and the grip of a global pandemic, New Canaan resident Neil Charran couldn’t help but wonder, “How did I get here?” While pondering this question, Charran was inspired to grab a pen and start writing: You are enough.
Back-to-School Shopping Underway in Local Stores

New Canaan shops are preparing their back-to-school displays ahead of the new school year.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability

The Affordable Housing Committee last Monday approved a contract with an architecture firm to assess the viability of three sites for potential affordable housing.
Town Upholds Two $30 Tickets for Parking in Town Hall Lot

Officials this month upheld two $30 tickets issued to a Norwalk woman for parking at Town Hall for more than one hour without a reason for being there.
Buttery Road Colonial Sells for $2,750,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: Shoemaking

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli, Dawn Sterner and Pam Stutz.
Town Upholds $80 Ticket Issued for Obstructing Crosswalk

[The NewCanaanite.com Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.] Officials last week upheld an $80 ticket issued to a Norwalk man for parking on a New Canaan crosswalk.
Selectmen Approve Maintenance Contract for Town Energy Source

Town officials on Tuesday approved a maintenance contract for the town's four Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units.
Paid Parking on Elm Street on Track for End of August

The previously purchased parking machines—part of a plan to transition Elm Street and sections of South Avenue to a pay-for-parking system—should be installed by the end of August, officials say.

What You’re Saying …

“Larry was a wonderful guy in so many ways and he will be greatly missed by many people. My condolences…”
— W. Eldridge King on Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony Tomaselli, 73
“Anne, Gretchen and I are so sorry to hear this sad news. Larry was a great New Canaanite…”
— Chris McMahon on Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony Tomaselli, 73
“Sad to hear of Larry passing away. Sleep in Heavenly Peace.”
— Rocky DiMuzio on Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony Tomaselli, 73
“Susan: So sad to learn of your Dad's passing .He was so kind to Taryn all those years in the…”
— Jim Berry on Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony Tomaselli, 73
“Amazing as always, Laura! But I expected a reference to Jimmy Buffet's "Come Monday." 4.78 stars”
— John Clarke on Who Knew: A To-Do List for Summer’s Last Call
“Please explain what exactly what the 'parking problem downtown' is. Feel free to provide usage data for all of…”
— Kevin Smith on Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability
“I grew up directly across the street from this wonderful sanctuary. We spent so many great days walking the trails,…”
— Kay Cantrell on Former Resident Returns 60-Year-Old Plant to Bristow Park
“Over the past several years, Bristow Park has been revitalized into the beautiful open space it is today. It now…”
— Cristen V Cottrell on Former Resident Returns 60-Year-Old Plant to Bristow Park
“If none of the other examples survived, why do you believe that this one will not die like the others,…”
— William O Watkins on Former Resident Returns 60-Year-Old Plant to Bristow Park
“We are happy to support this great cause. Enjoy Barrelsmith cocktails at the gala and bid your favorites in the…”
— Martha Outlaw on Local Nonprofit ‘Filling in the Blanks’ To Host Sixth Annual Gala on Sept. 27
“Totally agree, Larry. Your opinion was well written and on point. Thank you. And Henry Hawley, your…”
— Pamela McFeely on Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability
“What a great story and how wonderful for Bristow Park to receive an old friend back!!!”
— Chris Schipper on Former Resident Returns 60-Year-Old Plant to Bristow Park
“I agree. The Lumberyard lot is probably the most useful and valuable area for the town. All of our affordable…”
— Ann Wilson on Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability
“Thanks, Leo! I'll be there.”
— Deborah Shaw on Letter to the Editor
“Larry is correct. Centralized and State mandated planning always results in mistakes and this is no different.”
— Ken Hecht on Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability
“Pleased to see the Affordable Housing Committee moving towards planning stage. For some creative background, here's the Jeff Speck Library…”
— Chris Schipper on Committee Approves Contract to Analyze Three Locations for Affordable Housing Viability
“Having long served on the Council, consider me duly punished. And perhaps being a glutton for punishment, I look forward…”
— Penny Young on Town Upholds Two $30 Tickets for Parking in Town Hall Lot
“Ha!”
— Patrice LaSusa on Town Upholds Two $30 Tickets for Parking in Town Hall Lot
“Haha. Well played, Mike.”
— Phil Hogan on Town Upholds Two $30 Tickets for Parking in Town Hall Lot

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Sat 23

Last Saturday on the Trail – Dogs on the Preserve

August 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

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Grace Farms Family Tour

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Learning with Nature: Look at Butterfly Life

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