Who Knew? New Canaan, New You

By Laura Ault | January 20, 2022

‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. Our culture’s annual ritual of reinvention and deprivation is upon us, and it’s the absolute worst. The onset of a new calendar year is the obvious time to make drastic changes to your lifestyle because, last year, even if it was three weeks ago, you were a grievously flawed monster. Wellness and lifestyle brand ads proliferate in your Instagram feed, implying that whoever you are, you must immediately renounce that sad, besweatpantsed person because it is unthinkable to show up to a New Year without a New You.

Eric P. Richards, 77

Eric P. Richards of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.
New Canaan Now & Then: ‘White Oak Shade District’ Antique

Carey Weed, born in Stamford in 1782, settled on a farm in what was then called the White Oak Shade District. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. With his second wife, Hannah Reed, he had a son, Andrew J. Weed, who was born August 19, 1819. (more…)
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‘Who Knew?’ Column Launches on New Canaanite, Sponsored by Walter Stewart’s

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Cigar and Tobacco Shop Opens on South Avenue

A new tobacco shop opened last Friday in downtown New Canaan.
Police: Security Cameras at Waveny Working, But Not Helping in Current Investigation

All security cameras at Waveny’s motor vehicle entrances are now functioning, police say, though images captured did not help with recent smash-and-grabs in the park.
Town on Pace To Exceed Budget for Legal Fees for Second Straight Year

The Board of Selectmen this week approved a legal bill that brings the town’s total spending in legal fees to about $200,000 halfway through this fiscal year, against a budgeted amount of $300,000 for all of fiscal year 2022.
‘Greenwich Wine and Food Festival’ Founders Propose Three-Day Event in Waveny

The founders of the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival say they’d like to move their popular annual event to Waveny and hold in the park over three days this coming fall.
Selectmen Approve $50,000 To Plan for ‘Salt Shed’ at Transfer Station

Town officials on Tuesday approved a $50,000 contract with a Shelton-based engineering firm to prepare for creation of a salt shed at the Transfer Station.
Cornelia Ann Fairty, 76

Cornelia (Corky) Ann Fairty, 76, of New Canaan, CT passed away on January 13, 2022, at home with loving family members by her side. Corky was born on July 29, 1945, in New York City to the late Cornelius Donnelly and Margaret Stafford Cornell. She married Robert (Bob) Fairty on April 28, 1972, and went on to have two children, who were the center of her life.
‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation

Hours after New Canaan’s highest elected official publicly denied her request for a meeting date change, Selectman Kathleen Corbet contacted the chair of the Ethics Board suggesting that the denial might have been retaliatory, documents show.
Country Club Road Home Sells for $2.3 Million

The following property transfers were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Man, 38, Charged in New Year’s Eve Dispute

Police on Thursday arrested a 38-year-old Norwalk man by warrant and charged him with third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. (more…)
New Canaan Fire Marshal on Home Heating Equipment Safety

There have been two deadly fires in the northeast in the past month.
Head of St. Luke’s School: New Canaan Boy, 16, Had Not Fallen to Ice in Fatal Accident

The 16-year-old New Canaan boy who died last week had not fallen to the ice prior to sustaining a fatal injury, contrary to widespread reports, according to the head of St.
New Canaan Now & Then: Main Street, 1987

Pictured here is Main Street from 1987. The Town Sign, which still hangs in front of Town Hall, is one of 18 forged by Clifton Meek at the Silvermine Forge in 1936. (more…)

What You’re Saying …

“Not sure what would have been considered a “chicken coop”. I lived there from the very early ‘60’s to ‘76,…”
— Leslie McCoy on New Canaan Now & Then: ‘White Oak Shade District’ Antique
“Eric was a true gentleman and always so supportive of Cheryle. He was a welcome face at many local DAR…”
— Lisa Melland on Eric P. Richards, 77
“The reassembled barn had been moved from the adjacent lot immediately south of the property (and the accompanying house on…”
— Rick Kilbride on New Canaan Now & Then: ‘White Oak Shade District’ Antique
“My deepest condolences to Cheryle & extended family members during this great loss. Fondly remembered Eric & Cheryle who opened…”
— Marcy D H McKee on Eric P. Richards, 77
“Not to get all serious, but if you are a tequila drinker, try doing 1/2 tequila and 1/2 Ritual non-alcoholic…”
— Toddy Turrentine on Who Knew? New Canaan, New You
“So the cameras are effectively useless. I was against the waste of money and resources before and still am. Putting…”
— Avinash Phillips on Police: Security Cameras at Waveny Working, But Not Helping in Current Investigation
“Love this series!!!”
— Leslie Razook on New Canaan Now & Then: ‘White Oak Shade District’ Antique
“Thank you, Michael Dinan, for paying careful attention to our town's government. We all benefit from your diligent reporting.”
— John Clarke on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation
“Chris I'm trying to understand how you are concluding that the Ethics Board's approach is political. I would note here…”
— Michael Dinan on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation
“A private company would shut down our park for 3 days? That doesn't seem like a good use of…”
— Jen Van de Graaf on ‘Greenwich Wine and Food Festival’ Founders Propose Three-Day Event in Waveny
“Rest in Peace Teddy Balkind...”
— Rocky DiMuzio on Head of St. Luke’s School: New Canaan Boy, 16, Had Not Fallen to Ice in Fatal Accident
“To bad everything can't stay the way they used to be,at least we have memories of how they were...I know…”
— Rocky DiMuzio on New Canaan Now & Then: Main Street, 1987
“It is difficult to interpret the Ethics Panel's approach to this complaint as anything other than political. The original…”
— Christopher Wilson on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation
“It’s a perfect place to have the wine and food festival. I think it would bring a lot of…”
— Lauren McCusker on ‘Greenwich Wine and Food Festival’ Founders Propose Three-Day Event in Waveny
“Putting a building on top of a landfill is just asking for problems down the road.”
— Todd Gaines on Selectmen Approve $50,000 To Plan for ‘Salt Shed’ at Transfer Station
“Another day, another cheap shot at 203Action, only this time by the highest elected official in New Canaan. Really…”
— Hilary Ormond on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation
“Agreed with this Jim. Also think it would help motivate those who do leave things laying around, unlocked, etc., to…”
— Andrew Ault on Three More Smash-and-Grabs Reported Monday at Waveny
“That should say 'party' not 'part' Toddy.”
— Michael Dinan on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation
“Would you clarify the word "part" in this sentence? "One major function of the RTC, like its counterpart Democratic committee…”
— Toddy Turrentine on ‘Courtesy Is a Two Way Street’: Emails Reveal New Details in Ethics Investigation

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Who Knew? New Canaan, New You

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42nd Annual Photography Exhibition opening reception at the Carriage Barn 1/22 4-6pm with exhibit juror Platon

HAYVN HATCH – Female Founder Pitch Night

Author Gus Moreno Presents Debut Novel ‘This Thing Between Us’