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Jack Horner Steps Down After 20 Years as Fire Commissioner

By Michael Dinan | 6 hours ago

Jack Horner, a member of the Fire Commission for two decades—a volunteer service record that spans several significant changes to the New Canaan Fire Department’s policies and staffing—announced Tuesday night that he’s retiring from the role.

‘We Honor Their Commitment To Defend Our Nation’: New Canaan Marks Veterans Day with VFW-Led Ceremony at Town Hall

The distinguished Prussian Army veteran Gen. Baron von Steuben discovered something unexpected when he entered the winter encampment for the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pa.
Arthur Ben Guerrero, 69

Arthur Ben Guerrero, 69, of Stamford, Conn., died from complications of cancer on Oct.
New Canaan WWII Vet John Sirico Sr. Visits Special Banner on Elm Street

John Sirico, Sr. has seen a lot in 99 years.
Q&A: ‘New Canaan Jr. Cheerleading’ Is Collecting Food Items for Filling in the Blanks

A new organization in New Canaan for young cheerleaders is seeking the community’s assistance in gathering needed items for a well-known nonprofit that helps feed food-insecure kids on the weekends.
DUI Warrant: Woman in Car Crash Had Elevated Blood-Alcohol Level

New Canaan Police on Nov.
New Canaan Firefighters Extinguish Roof Fire Thursday Night [PHOTOS]

New Canaan firefighters on Thursday night put out a roof fire in the northern part of town.
2010-Built Canoe Hill Road Home Sells for $7.1 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Chandler “Leigh” Shapleigh Richardson, 62

Chandler "Leigh" Shapleigh Richardson, beloved father, friend, colleague, and local musician, died at his home in Punta Gorda, Florida at the age of 62 after battling cancer.
New Canaan There & Then: A Local Gem—The Little Red Schoolhouse

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli, Dawn Sterner and Pam Stutz.
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Rita Szanto Englund

Rita Szanto Englund passed away at peace in hospice on November 5, 2025.
DPW: ‘Western Lot’ Next to Waveny House Two Weeks from Reopening

The repaved and reconfigured “western lot” near Waveny House is two weeks from reopening, officials say.
New Canaan Police Impound 10 Cats from Seminary Street Home

New Canaan Police last week impounded 10 neglected cats from a Seminary Street home where the animals’ owner told authorities that kittens had died, records show.
Op-Ed: The Woman Behind the Mahjong Movement

If you’ve taken Mahjong lessons from Aggie Aspinwall chances are you’re saying ‘Mahj’ more than your fair share these days.
Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council

New Canaan Democrats picked up seats on the Board of Education and Town Council in Tuesday’s municipal election, making gains on the elected bodies in this longtime Republican town where unaffiliated voters now make up the single largest voting bloc.
Warrant: Condo Owner Arrested After Trying To Use Old Permit for Illegal Work

Police last week arrested an 81-year-old New Canaan man by warrant and charged him with first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer.

What You’re Saying …

“I am truly honored to know Mr. Sirico,“Doc” and to be a member of this wonderful family.…”
— Ken Askildsen on New Canaan WWII Vet John Sirico Sr. Visits Special Banner on Elm Street
“I'm so sorry to read this. Ben was a good friend to my sister and my family. I remember going…”
— Char Petrucci on Arthur Ben Guerrero, 69
“What a great story, we were walking by and saw this happen. Such a special moment! Thank you…”
— Nez Swanberg on New Canaan WWII Vet John Sirico Sr. Visits Special Banner on Elm Street
“Mike What a wonderful article. I love all the banners around town honoring our local Veterans .…”
— Jenny Esposito on New Canaan WWII Vet John Sirico Sr. Visits Special Banner on Elm Street
“Agree - what I am saying is I think we have a larger margin of error on the rolls than…”
— Giacomo Landi on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“This is a warm journey along the stairs of memory lane and a reminder that we need to check on…”
— Alan Haas on New Canaan There & Then: A Local Gem—The Little Red Schoolhouse
“Thank you, Jane, for sharing this information. I researched the State of Connecticut "Registrars of Voters Duties and Responsibilities" found…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“When was the last time ? I would get a card every couple of years -- I think it's been…”
— Richard P Vachula on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“Maintaining and updating registration rolls is mandated by state statute and assigned to the duly-elected Registrars of Voters: https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/registrars_of_voters/index.php…”
— Jane Himmel on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“One quick follow up on the voter list. I sent around 900 letters starting end October to people on…”
— Giacomo Landi on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“A warm-hearted story for a chilly day!”
— Jill Ernst on New Canaan There & Then: A Local Gem—The Little Red Schoolhouse
“In a town like this, nobody should gives a dam about Republicans or democrats.”
— Gary OKeeffe on Election 2025: Dems Pick Up Seats on Board of Ed, Town Council
“What a lost treasure. So sorry for Sven and children. She was a wonderful person and very empathetic.…”
— Pam Ogilvie on Rita Szanto Englund
“Dear neighbor I will miss our chats. Rest in eternal peace. God’s Blessings 🙏…”
— Carmen Mercado on Rita Szanto Englund
“Sven, I am so sorry to hear this sad news, God bless Rita and your family. Chris McMahon”
— Chris McMahon on Rita Szanto Englund
“Such loving memories of the Silvermine Tavern…time spent there over the years as overnight guests as well as luncheon and…”
— Valadon Sheffield on New Canaan Now & Then: Silvermine Tavern
“I was a freshman in 1971 and a football and baseball player. Steve Moore was a name I never…”
— Frankie Florio on Stephen Lawrence Moor, 70
“Alrighty, this thread is closed. Thank you.”
— Michael Dinan on Coffee’s on for Thursday
“I am so sad to see this. I first met Rita when she came through the doors of PhotoGraphics Workshop…”
— Beth Shepherd Peters on Rita Szanto Englund

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