Fencing at Irwin House Site Expected Down at Month’s End, Town Says

By Valentina Fuentes Jimenez | July 9, 2026

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The fencing surrounding the former house at Irwin Park is expected to come down this month, Public Works Director Tiger Mann told the Board of Selectmen during a regular meeting held last week at Town Hall.

Police Charge Teen with Third-Degree Forgery

Police on Friday arrested an 18-year-old Fairfield man and charged him with third-degree forgery, a misdemeanor offense (same level as second-degree breach of peace).
Saverio (Sam) Laria, 69

Saverio (Sam) Laria, 69, of New Canaan Ct, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2026.
Two Men Arrested in Domestic Incident in New Canaan

Police last week arrested two residents of a White Oak Shade Road home, ages 63 and 24, following multiple domestic incidents.
Valley Road Home Sells for $1.6 Million

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

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.
More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue

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‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision

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John R. Flinn, 93

December 15, 1932 – July 6, 2026 John, 93, of New Canaan, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
New Canaan Police Officer Clinton Jarvis Is Seeking a Kidney Donor

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Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Stand-by Generator Hazards

[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.] As we continue to deal with the aftermath of the July 4th storm, it is a good time to review generator safety.
New Canaan Man, 38, Charged with DUI

Police last week arrested a 38-year-old Cheese Spring Road man and charged him with driving under the influence.
New Canaan Filmmaker Launches ‘Try Anyway’ Summer Creative Workshops for Young Writers

Local filmmaker, writer and educator Claire Ayoub is helping young storytellers discover their voices through her new Try Anyway Creative Workshops, a summer program that blends creative writing, screenwriting and directing into an encouraging, hands-on experience for students in grades 4 through 7.
Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District

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DUI: Man, 40, Tests at Nearly Four Times Legal Limit

Police last week arrested a 40-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man and charged him with driving under the influence, drinking while driving and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

What You’re Saying …

“Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Alana. I respectfully disagree with you. For New Canaan Police to apply for a…”
— Michael Dinan on Two Men Arrested in Domestic Incident in New Canaan
“Exactly 5 towns of 165 in CT have passed leaf blower ordinances. 2.96%. I wouldn't term that "many".”
— Richard Condon on Letters to the Editor
“I was appalled by the editorial decision to include a link in your recent article about the White Oak Shade…”
— Alana DiMuzio on Two Men Arrested in Domestic Incident in New Canaan
“Why is this article being used to direct people to an issue with our former First Selectman? This isn’t needed.…”
— Nick DiMuzio on Two Men Arrested in Domestic Incident in New Canaan
“Less noise, fewer pollutants cannot be bad for our sweet corner of Connecticut.”
— Thomas Clauss on Letters to the Editor
“Agreed!”
— Chrissy Hewitt on Letters to the Editor
“Yes, well-stated Daniel and Jill. We need to do what many other towns have done. We've "considered" it for four…”
— Peter Hanson on Letters to the Editor
“For more information on blowers (including safety info, gas vs. electric machines, etc.) see https://www.quietcommunities.org/news-resources/category/Leaf+blowers. I…”
— Deborah Shaw on Letters to the Editor
“It was a mess - but we still feel kind of gypped because we paid for our pass and really…”
— Margaret Kittle on ‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision
“Just bought her delightful sheep watercolour,at auction,Honiton,England,painted 2009, it is charming,I love it”
— Maury Ervine on Barbara White, 1925-2025
“Dancing with the facts . Bottom line it should have been canceled peoples safety comes first. Steve Benko would never…”
— Dave Peters on ‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision
“Been here 40 years! Theirs no excuse for what happened. Over the years many fireworks were cancelled and rescheduled…”
— Richard P Vachula on ‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision
“Alrighty this thread is closed thanks everyone.”
— Michael Dinan on More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue
“I walked around Waveny before the fireworks were scheduled to start and saw large numbers of families coming in from…”
— Thomas Little on ‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision
“Acme has a lot of good products and employs many local workers who I'm sure don't appreciate having their workplace…”
— Thomas Little on More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue
“Go to ShopRite in Norwalk. They put Acme to shame.”
— Mike DIPanni on More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue
“This is the worse grocery store in America and there shelves are always empty, so don't worry about that crappy…”
— Gary Okeeffe on More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue
“Thank you Josh for your steadfast effort over several months. The new kiosk is a wonderful addition to the…”
— Susan Bergen on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier
“Happy you are safe. Inexcusable they were forewarned for days and the storms were forming tracking toward us hours before.…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on ‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision

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