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Police: Motor Vehicle-Related Stops Up 66% This Year

By Michael Dinan | 39 mins ago

New Canaan Police more than doubled the number of motor vehicle stops that officers made in April compared the year-ago month, officials say.

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What You’re Saying …

  • “Do you use a leaf blower in the summer? I thought the ban would be only during the summer, and…”

    — Regina Walsh on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

  • “I am an Advance Master Gardener. I can’t tell you how stupid this ban is. Right now, I am…”

    — Bianca Romano on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

  • “Thank you, Mr. Mauro. I am including zoom and email information for residents who may not be able…”

    — Betty J. Lovastik on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

  • “This story definitely reflects our experience. NCDA is family to us. Two of our girls grew up there from age…”

    — Susan Brill on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals

  • “Family, camaraderie, bravery, resilience, forever friendships, safe space and talent… all the things that come to mind when i think…”

    — Mary Farris on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals

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    — Michael J. Mauro on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

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    — Doug Stewart on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals

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    — Jodie Azzopardi on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals

  • “John Clarke is a good writer.”

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Candlelit Sound Bath

June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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  • Parents Sue in New Canaan Boy’s Nonfatal Drowning Case
  • Richard Anthony Franco, Jr., 74 
  • Woman, 36, Charged with Leaving Children Unsupervised in Vehicle
  • Tina Marie (Mazzola) Kinol, 45
  • Commercial Building Owners Propose Hotel on Locust Avenue
  • Property Developer Details Proposal for New Hotel on Locust Avenue
  • Feds: New Canaan Man, 30, Arrested in Connection with Fraud Scheme
  • Town Council Honors the Late Keith Richey
  • Deborah C. Moran, 57
  • Warrant: Man, 26, Stole McLaren Worth Approximately $250,000

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