Podcast: Board of Ed Candidate Matt Wexler

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By Michael Dinan | 28 mins ago

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Board of Education candidate Matt Wexler. The Republican is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. He’s seeking one of four four-year seats up for election.

‘Project Pink New Canaan’: Local Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Initiative with Community Support

During a regular mammogram appointment at a Manhattan clinic five years ago, Julie Stein wound up stuck with a radiologist for about five hours undergoing tests and scans, including on a 3D machine.
Affordable Housing: Town Objects to Developer’s Motion; Committee Appointments Coming in Two Weeks

Saying affordable housing projects already submitted to Planning & Zoning wouldn’t be affected by the outcome of the case, lawyers representing the town last week objected to the developer’s attempt to be named as co-defendant in a lawsuit versus the state.
Letters of Endorsement

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter(s) of endorsement.
NCHS Boys Soccer Notches 2-1 Victory Over Ludlowe

In a thrilling soccer match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the New Canaan High School Rams Soccer Varsity team emerged victorious Tuesday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the formidable Farfield Ludlowe Falcons.
New ’Green’ at the Library About 8 Weeks from Completion

The widely anticipated “green” taking shape at Main and Cherry Streets is about eight weeks from completion, according to New Canaan Library Executive Director Lisa Oldham.
S.T.A.R.’s Second Annual Social Justice Student Art Showcase Coming Oct. 28 [Q&A]

New Canaan-founded nonprofit organization Stand Together Against Racism or “S.T.A.R.” is preparing to launch its second annual Social Justice Student Art Showcase, “Through Your Looking Glass.” (more…)
State Proposes 5% Reduction to New Canaan Weekday Train Service

New Canaan stands to see an approximately 5% reduction in weekday train service this fall, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
John Kelly Burke, 71

John Kelly Burke (71), of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away at home on September 8, 2023, after a courageous five-month diagnosis with bulbar-onset ALS.
Podcast: Board of Ed Candidate Giacomo Landi

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Board of Education candidate Giacomo Landi.
‘It’s a Scary Proposition’: Pedestrian Safety Issue Emerges Near Saxe Middle School

Farm Road motorists are blowing through a crosswalk with a pedestrian-activated flashing beacon near Saxe Middle School, raising serious safety concerns for the town, officials say.
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Selectmen Approve $17,000 Contract for ADA-Compliant Rails at ‘9/11 Memorial Plaza’ Downtown

The Board of Selectmen at its most recent meeting approved a $16,780 contract with a Norwalk company to install guardrails and handrails at a 9/11 memorial plaza at the train station.
Q&A: Talking ‘Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer’ with Yale’s Dr. Stephanie Massaro

The returning New Canaan Combine—an athletic competition between the New Canaan Police and Fire Departments that also brings in community members to fundraise for a good cause—this year will benefit the Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer.
Selectman Williams Proposes ‘Public Works Commission’

Selectman Nick Williams this month called for the town to consider creating a commission to oversee the Department of Public Works, as similar volunteer bodies do with other municipal agencies.
PHOTOS: Caffeine & Carburetors Returns to Downtown New Canaan

Thousands of classic and specialty auto enthusiasts visited downtown New Canaan on Sunday morning for the hugely popular Caffeine & Carburetors car show.
Ramhorne Road House Sells for $2,628,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.

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“We have more than enough police on duty in this town, over 50 officers on staff. There could be…”
— Thomas Little on ‘It’s a Scary Proposition’: Pedestrian Safety Issue Emerges Near Saxe Middle School
“I have almost been run over in multiple locations around town by cars that ignore pedestrian walkways, signs, and flashing…”
— Stephanie Gallagher on ‘It’s a Scary Proposition’: Pedestrian Safety Issue Emerges Near Saxe Middle School
“THATS MY DAD!!!”
— Alexis Caldwell on ’69 NCHS Grad Jeff Caldwell on Coach Sikorski, Lenny Pags and New Canaan of Old
“Why now? Nick Williams has had 12 years as a Selectman to make these proposals. This should be something…”
— Richard Condon on Selectman Williams Proposes ‘Public Works Commission’
“What about installing a signal, like the one at Gower and South? “So we’ll see how it goes” is…”
— Robert Russell on ‘It’s a Scary Proposition’: Pedestrian Safety Issue Emerges Near Saxe Middle School
“As someone who lived in New Canaan for many years, my experience is that you could make the same video…”
— Paul Mauk on PHOTOS: Caffeine & Carburetors Returns to Downtown New Canaan
“What a great organization! Goes to show that people can make a real difference if they just step up and…”
— Lyn Chivvis on Local Nonprofit ‘Filling in the Blanks’ Hits 10-Year Milestone
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— Frank Posluszny on PHOTOS: Caffeine & Carburetors Returns to Downtown New Canaan
“Wow is Dr. Massaro impressive. Can't wait for The NC combine Oct 1; such an important (and fun) event.”
— Chris DeMuth Jr on Q&A: Talking ‘Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer’ with Yale’s Dr. Stephanie Massaro
“The speeds on Old Stamford Road between Orchard Drive and Mead Park / Bird Sanctuary topped 50mph+, posted speed limits…”
— Oli Olafsson on PHOTOS: Thousands Attend First ‘Caffeine & Carburetors’ of 2023
“Is the easement that Lakeview Cemetery granted to Aquarian a permanent sale or a lease?”
— Shelley Savoca on ‘This Is a Big Project’: Water Main Installation Work To Start This Year
“Congratulations to Shawnee and Tina on their incredible impact! Great feature!!”
— Sheri West on Local Nonprofit ‘Filling in the Blanks’ Hits 10-Year Milestone
“Vista FD is volunteer. My son was a firefighter there and the response time was always under 10 minutes for…”
— Avinash Phillips on New Canaan Fire Department Pursues ‘Automatic Mutual Aid’ with Neighboring Towns
“What a fabulous and generous idea! Thank you, Betty Branch. When my granddaughter, an avid History book reader,…”
— Cathie Pike on NCM&HS Launches ‘Little Free Library’ for the Community
“Bill - unfortunately there are no photos of the house in the Museum files. You were indeed correct that the…”
— Kessa Schaeffer on New Canaan Now & Then: Rose Hill
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