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By Michael Dinan | 7 hours ago

Chairman: Board of Ed Moving Forward on Limited Use of Drug-Sniffing Dogs in Schools

The Board of Education may adopt a policy that would see drug-sniffing dogs allowed in public schools so long as students are not present during searches or criminalized as a result of them, the elected body’s chairman said Wednesday. 

Board members have talked about the issue in the last two weeks though they’re “somewhat concerned over because they don’t want dogs necessarily coming into schools and causing a problem as it relates to student stress or health,” according to Brendan Hayes. “So we are thinking about that carefully but that may be something that the Board moves forward on, so that we have a policy that governs dog searches which would never occur when kids are actually walking around,” he said during a Candidates Debate, held at Town Hall. “The dogs cannot come into contact with the kids.

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  • Full Disclosure: So Wrong That It’s Right

    The holiday party season has commenced and the celebration carousel is spinning—take hold, it’s going to be a long month of overindulging in excesses generously doled out by experienced, unflappable hosts.  We have seen it all, New Canaanites: elaborate drinks served by bartenders who overtly despise everyone; festive food stations that could satisfy the weekly meal requirements of a Division 1 football team; and merry-ish musicians who would rather you not submit special requests (or touch their microphones).  Everything is wonderfully over-the-top and I appreciate the extra effort.

  • Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Man on Felony Burglary, Larceny Charges

    Police on Wednesday afternoon arrested a 32-year-old Fall River, Mass.

  • Podcast: 15th Annual Holiday Stroll Comes Friday and Saturday

     This week on 0684-Radi0, our free weekly podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Tucker Murphy of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce about the Holiday Stroll, a favorite annual event that will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday in the heart of the downtown and continue Saturday.

  • State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

      Five coyotes were trapped and killed in southwestern New Canaan in October and November under a state-issued permit, records show.

  • Six Appointed to Advisory Committee on Buildings and Infrastructure

    The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted unanimously to appoint six members to a newly conceived committee that will advise the executive branch of local government on building and infrastructure projects.

  • New Canaan Police Seek Help ID’ing Woman Who Used Stolen Credit Cards to Make $12,000 in Purchases

    New Canaan Police on Wednesday released images of a woman they’re seeking to identify in connection with a theft last month at a Carter Street organization.

  • Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

    Baskin-Robbins, a mainstay of downtown New Canaan for more than a half-century, will close Dec.

  • ‘It’s a Lifesaving Issue’: Resident Calls on Town To Increase ‘Dry Hydrant’ Installations

    In the wake of recent fires in New Canaan, including one that will result in the total loss of a home, a longtime resident and local business owner is calling on the town to do more to help firefighters do their jobs.

  • Police: Felony Charges for Woman, 26, Who Tried To Bite Officers 

    Police on Monday afternoon arrested a 26-year-old Queens, N.Y. woman by warrant in connection with a traffic incident from September where she tried to bite police officers.

  • Letter: Alternative Sites to Oenoke Ridge for Waveny’s Proposed Independent Senior Residence

    Editor NewCanaanite, At the November 19th Planning & Zoning Commission hearing, one of the opponents to the proposed Waveny CCRC said that the mammoth, 550-foot-long, four-story-high building would dominate the crest of Oenoke Ridge at night like a giant lit-up cruise ship.

  • Parks & Rec Recommends ‘Fields Use’ Fees for Additional Sports Groups in New Canaan 

    Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission at their most recent meeting voted unanimously to approve a new slate of fees for groups using town-owned playing fields.  The fees are to go to a dedicated fund held by the New Canaan Athletic Foundation for the maintenance and upgrade of fields and facilities at locations including New Canaan High School, as per a formal agreement between the nonprofit organization and the town, according to Commissioner Sally Campbell.

  • Commission Approves ‘Certificate of Appropriateness’ for Planned Terrace at God’s Acre 

    The volunteer body that oversees God’s Acre at its most recent meeting voted unanimously to approve a proposed flagstone terrace that is to be installed at the top of the parcel on Park Street, opposite the entrance to the Congregational Church of New Canaan.

  • Thanksgiving Day Arrest: New Canaan Woman, 44, Charged with DUI

    Police late on Thanksgiving Day arrested a 44-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with driving under the influence.  At about 7:56 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot at Acme on Elm Street, police said.

  • NewCanaanite.com Podcast ‘0684-Radi0’ Hits 5,000 Downloads

    NewCanaanite.com this week surpassed 5,000 downloads for its weekly podcast.

  • Coffee’s on for Thursday

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

  • Neighbors, Attorneys Criticize Waveny’s Proposed Senior Housing Complex at P&Z Hearing [CORRECTION]

    [Editor's Note: This article has been corrected to show that the site in question is in the half-acre zone, not the two-acre zone as originally reported.

What You’re Saying …

  • “You can't love animals while advocating their eradication because someone was irresponsible with their pet. Figure out which side of…”

    — Avinash Phillips on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “We had the opportunity to interview Allyson Halm from Animal Control and Dana Goin from the Wolf Conservation center about…”

    — Julia Rae Hodenfield on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “I love animals -- all animals -- I guess Avinash Phillips never had a Dog that he loved "5…”

    — Richard P Vachula on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “NCL lecture was very informative thorough. Killing them only creates more of them through the family hiearchy. Live with Mother…”

    — Marcy D H McKee on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “No one wants a coyote snatching their pet, but we pride ourselves on living in beautiful nature here in The…”

    — Lillian Toll on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “Killing them only creates more of them...people would know that if they went to the coyote lecture at the library.…”

    — Samantha Loomis on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “When my granddaughters Riley (6) and Rose (3) visit from NYC, they always ask to go out to dinner and…”

    — Ann Brookshire on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “5 coyotes killed because 1 coyote killed your small unleashed pet dog. Idiocy prevails over common sense!”

    — Avinash Phillips on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “Why must the animals be killed and not released in remote areas elsewhere?”

    — Norm Sweeters on State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November

  • “Nick, I absolutely understand that and am in favor of participants paying their fair share for maintenance. But I…”

    — John Clarke on Parks & Rec Recommends ‘Fields Use’ Fees for Additional Sports Groups in New Canaan 

  • “Best wishes to you - and your great staff - as you retire. We have so enjoyed the chance to…”

    — Melissa Murray on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “I've heard the suggestion that Grace Farms be asked to consider selling a piece of land for this project.…”

    — Susan Leeming on Letter: Alternative Sites to Oenoke Ridge for Waveny’s Proposed Independent Senior Residence

  • “$4,500 a month maintenance fee? Really???”

    — Susan Ceresa on Letter: Alternative Sites to Oenoke Ridge for Waveny’s Proposed Independent Senior Residence

  • “Say it ain't so!!! Oh Anna as I read all these wonderful comments I am also reminded of all…”

    — Tucker Murphy on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “WOW! What a loss to not see Anna’s smiling face when she serves a treat to me! For some reason,…”

    — Wil Valentski on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “Congratulations on your retirement! This is bittersweet for the Town of New Canaan for sure, but so well deserved.…”

    — Karen Hussey on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “Anna, you are (and always have been) the very best of New Canaan - kindness of heart, generosity…”

    — Melanie Barnard on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “Good luck to you Anna - you will be missed in town for sure. Thanks for the ice cream sundae…”

    — Charlene Petrucci on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

  • “You were the best boss any teen could ask for. I loved working for you. Hope you have a great…”

    — Diana Piselli on Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring

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  • Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring
  • New Canaan Police Seek Help ID’ing Woman Who Used Stolen Credit Cards to Make $12,000 in Purchases
  • Thanksgiving Day Arrest: New Canaan Woman, 44, Charged with DUI
  • State: 5 Coyotes Trapped and Killed in New Canaan in October, November
  • Laurel Road Colonial Sells for $1,550,000

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Fri 06

New Canaan Holiday House Tour 2019 by Newcomers Club of New Canaan

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri 06

LUANN DE LESSEPS – COUNTESS & FRIENDS HOLIDAY

December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat 07

New Canaan YMCA’s FAFU Holiday Bazaar

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat 07

Pura Vida Mailbox Brigade

December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sat 07

Songs of the Season

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Most-Read Past Month

  • Baskin-Robbins To Close; Longtime Owner Retiring
  • Police: Former Employee of Local Business Charged with 10 Counts of Forgery
  • Police: New Canaan Woman, 50, Arrested at Underage Drinking Party at Her Home
  • Fire Engulfs Dan’s Highway Home on Saturday Afternoon; No Injuries, Cause Under Investigation [UPDATED]
  • New Canaan Police Seek Help ID’ing Woman Who Used Stolen Credit Cards to Make $12,000 in Purchases
  • PHOTOS: 16 NCHS Student-Athletes Sign Early Letters of Intent To Play Sports in College
  • New Canaan Resident Puts Town on Formal Notice Regarding Parking Requirements
  • Hundreds Come to New Canaan’s Karl Chevrolet for 2020 Corvette Stingray Unveiling
  • Police Chief: Officers, Residents Save Two Lives in Separate Incidents
  • Thanksgiving Day Arrest: New Canaan Woman, 44, Charged with DUI

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