Town Appoints Local Internist as New Medical Director

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By Michael Dinan | 5 hours ago

The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a New Canaan resident who already has been lending her expertise to the community as the town’s medical director.

Dr. Jamie Ruszkowski, who also has worked for the past 18 months as an internist in New Canaan, succeeds Dr. David Reed in the appointed role.

Disorderly Charge for 39-Year-Old Man

Police last week arrested a 39-year-old Wilton man and charged him with disorderly conduct. (more…)
Frank E. Grzelecki, 87

Frank E. Grzelecki, a longtime New Canaan resident, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 29, 2024.
‘Holiday Stroll’ Coming Friday and Saturday [Q&A]

This year’s Holiday Stroll kicks off at about 5 p.m. Friday and rolls into Saturday, all day.
Future of Main Street Project Uncertain After Developer Pulls Out

A plan approved this fall to convert parts of a prominent Main Street building from offices to residential units has hit a snag as the contract purchaser has pulled out. (more…)
New Canaan Teen Charged After Bar Fights Downtown

Police before dawn on Thanksgiving Day arrested a 19-year-old New Canaan man following bar fights downtown.
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.
NEAD’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Set for Dec. 13 to 15 [Q&A]

New Canaan’s New England Academy of Dance is preparing to put on its popular holiday performances of “The Nutcracker,” Dec.
Richards Lane Colonial Sells for $2,650,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address.
Police: Speed Enforcement Won’t Solve Mill Road Problems

Most motorists are traveling at reasonable speeds on Mill Road, according to new data released by the Police Department, meaning a perceived public safety issue on the residential street cannot be solved by radar enforcement alone.
Who Knew: Three Restaurants You Need to Visit This Winter, in Descending Order of Fanciness

‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market.
Podcast: CinemaLab Co-Founder & CEO Luke Parker Bowles

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Luke Parker Bowles, co-founder and CEO of CinemaLab, the company that operates The Playhouse movie theater, event space, pub and concession on Elm Street (here on Instagram). Note that CinemaLab recently entered into a partnership with London’s famed National Theatre and now has the ability to broadcast live select multi-award-winning plays on the big screen at The Playhouse.
What’s Open & Closed: Thanksgiving in New Canaan

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New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park

Led by residents who live in the neighborhood, a group of locals is seeking permission to create a “community garden” for New Canaan in a largely disused area of Kiwanis Park.
New Construction Planned for Greenley Road

The New Canaan Building Department on Oct.
Court Filing: Zoning Board Erred in Upholding Neighbors’ Appeal of Driveway Gate Permit

The owners of a Pastures Lane home last week filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a recent decision regarding the issuance of a permit for a driveway gate.
New Canaan Fire Marshal: Make Your Thanksgiving Dinner Safer

[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.] From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu.

“Forgive my ignorance, but is it legal for a property owner to cut all their trees down even if their…”
— Andrew Ault on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“The Holiday Stroll is always so much fun. Don’t forget that the Playhouse is offering a great lineup of favorite…”
— Tracey Hamill on ‘Holiday Stroll’ Coming Friday and Saturday [Q&A]
“Most builders are clear cutting the lots for McMansions. The neighborhoods have been changing for a long time now as…”
— Avinash Phillips on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“Laura and Land Trusters, You and the contractors should be aware that the northern 1/2 acre of woodlands of…”
— Chris Schipper on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“I was startled on a hike yesterday with my dog in the Watson-Symington woodlands to see bulldozers already in place…”
— Laura Ault on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“Going to print out this list for 2025! (You are always at least a year ahead of us).”
— Toddy Turrentine on The First and Possibly Only Annual Who Knewies: A Very Subjective Compendium of What’s Best Around Here
“I look forward to Who Knew and it always delights! The writing is excellent! Thank you, Laura!”
— Lauren Nussbaum on Who Knew: Three Restaurants You Need to Visit This Winter, in Descending Order of Fanciness
“Laura, “who knew?”, I need to go now!! Thank you for this and all your other articles.…”
— Lisa Ceci on Who Knew: Three Restaurants You Need to Visit This Winter, in Descending Order of Fanciness
“Great schools, historic architecture, sparkling new library, fancy movie theater, and Laura’s restaurant reviews. This town has it all!”
— John Clarke on Who Knew: Three Restaurants You Need to Visit This Winter, in Descending Order of Fanciness
“Thank you so much for the ideas! This article is so well written!”
— Douglas Borthwick on Who Knew: Three Restaurants You Need to Visit This Winter, in Descending Order of Fanciness
“It appears that the buyer of the existing house at 291 Greenley (on 2.95 acres) bought another lot (2.55…”
— William Taylor on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“This is such a great idea and could really include lots of different existing youth organizations as well as a…”
— Kessa Schaeffer on New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park
“Thanks Lisa, we'll add that email to the end of the article too.”
— Michael Dinan on New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park
“Michael, Thank you for sharing about the Community Garden project. If anyone is interested in joining the planning committee (we…”
— Lisa Creighton on New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park
“Quick question for the group here : a month or so ago it was reported in this publication that 255…”
— Andrew Ault on New Construction Planned for Greenley Road
“This is a great idea. For years, the north eastern area of the grass flat has been underused -…”
— Lauren Mottley on New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park
“This is a marvelous initiative. Congratulations and best wishes on this excellent project which will no doubt benefit both those…”
— Lisa Oldham on New Canaan ‘Community Garden’ Proposed for Kiwanis Park
“Will you be opening after Thanksgiving would love to make reservation for daughter’s birthday dinner in December. Bethmans@ aol.com 203…”
— Elizabeth Mansfield on ‘The Waveny’ Restaurant Planned for Pine Street
“Let me just add, as a one-time student of Mr. Robert Jewett, he was very much part of the heart…”
— Andrew Ault on New Canaan Now & Then: The Jewett Estate [Part 2 of 2]

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