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By Michael Dinan | 23 hours ago

This week, week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Farrell Lindeman, the She Cares program manager at LiveGirl. A 1-on-1 mental wellness mentoring program, She Cares is making an immeasurable difference in the lives of dozens of girls at a critical time in their lives. Here are recent episodes:

Q&A with S.T.A.R. Founder Fatou Niang

New Canaan-based nonprofit organization Stand Together Against Racism, or S.T.A.R., is holding a special event to cap off Black History Month— Soul•Fête: From Africa to America, A Culinary Tasting Immersion—from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at Carriage Barn Arts Center.
‘I Was Getting My Hair Colored’: Parking Ticket Appeals

The New Canaan Parking Commission recently received the following appeals letters from ticketed motorists. (more…)
Dale Lawrence Cheney, 46

Dale Lawrence Cheney passed away on January 25, 2023, in New York City.
CORRECTION: Grand List Increase Stands at $88 Million

For those who have missed our correction as published on the updated story: NewCanaanite.com wrongly reported the Grand List increase at $629 million on Wednesday morning.
Grand List Increases by $88 Million; Top-10 Taxpayer Accounts [CORRECTED]

[CORRECTION: NewCanaanite.com wrongly calculated the Grand List year-over-year increase prior to the Feb.
‘We Are So Excited’: ‘New’ New Canaan Library To Open Feb. 14 [PHOTOS]

The “new” New Canaan Library is on track to open to the public at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.
Superintendent: New Canaan Public Schools Grapples with Lack of Substitute Teachers

New Canaan Public Schools’ most pressing day-to-day need is bringing in more substitute teachers, Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi said last week.
School Security: Board of Ed Seeks To Add 10th ‘Campus Monitor’

Saying it will make New Canaan Public Schools even safer, the Board of Education is seeking to hire an additional “campus monitor” for next academic year.
Selectmen Approve $12,000 Contract To Address ADA Violation

Addressing one of dozens of Americans with Disabilities Act violations cited by federal authorities, town officials last week approved an approximately $12,000 contract with a Norwalk-based company to replace a railing at the paddle lodge in Waveny.
Moynihan: Playhouse To Reopen in 2023; Town Approves $385,000 for Demo, Abatement

The Board of Selectmen last week approved an approximately $385,000 contract with a Ridgefield-based firm for demolition and abatement work at The Playhouse.
Affordable Housing: State Moves To Dismiss Town’s Lawsuit

Saying the town’s application for relief from an affordable housing law does not amount to a “contested case” under Connecticut law—and therefore their own denial of that application is not appealable—state officials on Friday filed a motion to dismiss the municipal government’s lawsuit against the Department of Housing.
French Bakery and Café Planned for Burtis Avenue

A new French bakery and café is planned for Burtis Avenue in New Canaan.
New Construction on Richmond Hill Road Sells for $2,850,000

The following property transfers were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Second Man Charged in 2020 Gunpoint Robbery of People’s Bank in New Canaan

Authorities on Friday arrested a 50-year-old Stamford man in connection with the October 2020 gunpoint robbery of a bank on Main Street in New Canaan.
New Canaan Now & Then: Pinney’s Corner

The historical marker on the corner of Luke’s Wood Road and Oenoke Ridge is all that remains of Pinney’s Corner. (more…)
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“Mr. Taylor, I really think you need to read Dr. King's speech in its entirety. It's available here: https://www.ihaveadreamspeech.us…”
— John Clarke on Q&A with S.T.A.R. Founder Fatou Niang
“Congratulations to the volunteers, staff, & community stakeholders that played a role in the project.”
— Peter Webb on ‘We Are So Excited’: ‘New’ New Canaan Library To Open Feb. 14 [PHOTOS]
“A very thoughtful interview! SHE CARES is a wonderful support that so many girls need now. Thanks to Silver Hill…”
— Sheri West on Podcast: LiveGirl ‘She Cares’ Program Manager Farrell Lindeman
“Thanks for this stellar update on S.T.A.R.'s work, Mike! And good luck, Lucas!!”
— Alyssa MacKenzie on Q&A with S.T.A.R. Founder Fatou Niang
“"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" - MLK I'm glad to see this organization is…”
— Heather Potts on Q&A with S.T.A.R. Founder Fatou Niang
“MLK= Character>Skin Color The current SJW movement= Skin color>Character Please, let us not confuse…”
— William Taylor on Q&A with S.T.A.R. Founder Fatou Niang
“The key issue on this moratorium is that all residents and property owners (not just on or off the sewer)…”
— Giacomo Landi on Affordable Housing: State Moves To Dismiss Town’s Lawsuit
“A year ago, I began the 20 +/- page application. I thought it would be a fun way to help…”
— Martin Skrelunas on Superintendent: New Canaan Public Schools Grapples with Lack of Substitute Teachers
“Well done Lisa and team, it looks fantastic, a really user friendly space.”
— Mary Oldham on ‘We Are So Excited’: ‘New’ New Canaan Library To Open Feb. 14 [PHOTOS]
“But that assumes that the 8-30g applicant was unaware of New Canaan's situation with respect to the existing moratorium, Giacomo…”
— Michael Dinan on Affordable Housing: State Moves To Dismiss Town’s Lawsuit
“Hi Mike - if the town had applied for its moratorium when Canaan Parish received its initial COA in October…”
— Giacomo Landi on Affordable Housing: State Moves To Dismiss Town’s Lawsuit
“I second the Walter Stewart's soups—one of New Canaan's best kept culinary secrets. The one that they do with the…”
— Michael Dinan on After 10 Years on Pine Street, CT Sandwich Co. To Close This Weekend
“I’d add Walter Stewart’s daily hot soup assortment is tops. They post the daily flavors on their instagram feed (as…”
— Andrew Ault on After 10 Years on Pine Street, CT Sandwich Co. To Close This Weekend
“That's true, Jeff, and it's also worth noting that, regardless of whether the town is successful in its appeal of…”
— Michael Dinan on Affordable Housing: State Moves To Dismiss Town’s Lawsuit
“Greenology on Main St. has organic fresh homemade soups daily and year-round!”
— James Marks on After 10 Years on Pine Street, CT Sandwich Co. To Close This Weekend
“It’s a good thing… congratulations to those who helped & to Lisa Oldham. Norm Jensen”
— Norm Jensen on ‘We Are So Excited’: ‘New’ New Canaan Library To Open Feb. 14 [PHOTOS]
“Miss the soups. No place to go now for fresh homemade soup on these cold days.”
— sharon daley on After 10 Years on Pine Street, CT Sandwich Co. To Close This Weekend
“And a new era for New Canaan begins. Thank you Team Library!”
— Andrew Ault on ‘We Are So Excited’: ‘New’ New Canaan Library To Open Feb. 14 [PHOTOS]
“The district should consider increasing the compensation to attract more candidates. I understand the comp is $125/day, roughly equivalent…”
— Robert Russell on Superintendent: New Canaan Public Schools Grapples with Lack of Substitute Teachers

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