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Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s

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By Cecily Mauran | November 1, 2026

By Cecily Mauran | November 1, 2026

Germaphobes rejoice: Forks have finally met their match with a sponge that cleans between the tines. Former New Canaan resident Philip Bambino, 80, has turned his obsession with cleanliness into a patented product that is making its debut at Walter Stewart’s Market. The “Tine Out Scrubbing Pad” looks like a regular scrubbing pad but with a cutout in the center that has flexible comb-like teeth for catching food caught between fork tines. Folks who typically resort to using a knife to clean between tines of a fork, soaking them, or hoping the dishwasher will do the dirty work can now slide forks through the unique cleaning mechanism to reach stuck-on food.

Town Upholds $30 Ticket Issued to Woman Claiming To Do Good Deed

The Parking Commission at its most recent meeting upheld a $30 ticket issued to a woman who claimed that she was actually doing a good deed when she failed to pay for parking in downtown New Canaan.
Weed Street Colonial Sells for $1.4 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
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Norwalk Woman To Sue Town After Parking Lot Collision

Municipal officials on Sept.
Leah Ericson, 77

Leah Ericson of New Canaan passed away peacefully on October 26 at the Maplewood Darien assisted living facility in Darien, Conn.
‘How Lucky I Am’: Letters of Appreciation for New Canaan Police

The following letters of appreciation were made public at the Oct.
Police: Stolen Vehicles Have More Than Doubled in New Canaan This Year

Through the first nine months of the year, New Canaan has seen a dramatic uptick in both stolen vehicles and thefts from cars, town officials reported last week.
‘It Is a Complicated Story’: Parking Ticket Appeals

The following ticket appeals were submitted recently to the New Canaan Parking Bureau.
New Construction Coming to Summer Street

The New Canaan Building Department on Monday issued a permit for a 3,922-square-foot house on Summer Street.
Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Eric Thunem, a member of the Town Council, about six questions on the ballot this year regarding proposed changes to New Canaan’s Charter, the founding document of the town.
‘Connecting People to the Land’: New Canaan Land Trust Volunteers Finish Five-Year Stone Wall Restoration

One of the community’s most esteemed nonprofit organizations has finished a long-term project in northern New Canaan.
New Canaan Fire Marshal: Change Clocks, Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.] As daylight saving time comes to an end, New Canaan Fire Services reminds residents to use the time change on Sunday, November 1, as an opportunity to check their home fire safety devices and ensure their families are protected.
Town: ‘Good Turnout’ of Early Voters in New Canaan

Election officials say they’re seeing strong early voter turnout in New Canaan.
Warrant: Man, 25, Stole FedEx Delivery of $102,000 in Gold Coins

Police on Oct.
Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following endorsement letter(s).
Town Approves $98,000 Contract for Water Infiltration System in Waveny House Basement

Town officials last week approved an approximately $98,000 contract to remove part of the concrete floor in Waveny House’s basement in order to protect the public building against water infiltration.

“Thank you for your thoughtful comment!”
— Philip Bambino on Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s
“Thank you for your comment and best wishes, and I’m sure you’ll be happy with your clean forks😊”
— Philip Bambino on Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s
“Congratulations! I can’t wait to try Tine Out Sponge. I am constantly rewashing forks when they come out of the…”
— Ashley Snelwar on Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s
“Congratulations on your first store display! I wish you and your family success as you see this creative idea…”
— Sharon Simon on Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s
“Genius! As a fellow reluctant dirty fork user, I can’t wait to test Tine Out. In the meantime, you should…”
— Anne Beaurline on Fork-Cleaning Sponge Invented by Former New Canaan Resident Debuts at Walter Stewart’s
“This was likely a high tech hack. I spoke with a regular FedEx delivery driver yesterday about the case…”
— Thomas Little on Warrant: Man, 25, Stole FedEx Delivery of $102,000 in Gold Coins
“I'm voting NO on all six. No change to the charter at all until we are given sufficient and concise…”
— Regina Walsh on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“Great work by NCPD, Homeland Security, and the FBI.”
— Craig Bowling on Warrant: Man, 25, Stole FedEx Delivery of $102,000 in Gold Coins
“A parking appeal from an out-of-town volunteer? A one-time pass. Happened to me in Norwalk as a…”
— Theresa Clarke on ‘It Is a Complicated Story’: Parking Ticket Appeals
“I’ve decided I won’t be voting on the Charter revision ballot questions this year. After watching the process unfold, it…”
— Richard Condon on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“Kudos to Officer Sean Godejohn and Wildlife in Crisis for assisting me in saving the bird’s life.”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Did You Hear … ?
“All of this discussion is genuinely helpful to read, and while I have already voted, much of it confirms choices…”
— Laura Ault on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“With all due respect to my colleague, Mr Thunem, his comments on this podcast reflect his personal views and not…”
— Kim Norton on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“As I understand #4, voting NO means those who set the town mill rate will continue to be personally affected…”
— Regina Walsh on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“In addition to the problems with Charter Question 1, people should also consider voting NO on Charter Question 4. Under…”
— Daniel LaGattuta on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“I agree with Richard, most residents pay no attention to the Charter unless it personally affects an issue in play.…”
— Judy Neville on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“The attraction of easy money will continue to attract the bad guys to our town until the community bands togther…”
— Erik Scott on Police: Stolen Vehicles Have More Than Doubled in New Canaan This Year
“Apparently we need a charter to explain the Town Charter. Let’s be honest: 95% of voters will show up with…”
— Richard Condon on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot
“I recommend all voters go into town hall and ask any employee how toxic the work environment is under the…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Podcast: Parsing the Charter Revision Questions on This Year’s Ballot

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