New Canaan Father-Son Team Launches ‘LCKD Auto Detailing’

By Jack Zussman | July 15, 2026

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For New Canaan resident Christian Sanchez, starting a business wasn’t just about turning a profit, it was about combining two passions into a career.

New Construction Planned for Kimberly Place

The Building Department has received an application for a 2,243-square-foot home near downtown New Canaan.
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Letter to the Editor

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Town Approves $150,000 for Repairs at Schoolhouse Apartments

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Town: Fourth Of July Fireworks Attendance Drops Sharply Amid Heat, Storm Forecast

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Letters to the Editor

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George B. Harvey, 95

George B. Harvey, a longtime resident of New Canaan, CT, passed away on July 2, 2026 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Warrant: Unlicensed Contractor Arrested After Botched $28,000 New Canaan Heating Job

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Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan

Let me be perfectly transparent: I love a lawn.
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

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

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More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue

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What You’re Saying …

“Learned - Town of New Canaan was not looking out for our safety and/or don't know how to look at…”
— Todd Gaines on Town: Fourth Of July Fireworks Attendance Drops Sharply Amid Heat, Storm Forecast
“This was a tough call, and no one is to blame. Our kudos to the many departments who got…”
— Alan Haas on Town: Fourth Of July Fireworks Attendance Drops Sharply Amid Heat, Storm Forecast
“Perfect letter and thoughts. Thank you Denise 👍👌🇺🇸”
— Roy Abramowitz on Letter to the Editor
“Nicely put, Denise. Thank you.”
— Alan Haas on Letter to the Editor
“Thank you. There is a lot of information and some mis information circulating that there needs to be more…”
— Denise Luccarelli on Letter to the Editor
“As Mr. Rodgers said, when the leaf blower restrictions were being discussed in the town government where actions are taken,…”
— Thomas Little on Letters to the Editor
“I have used LCKD to detail my car. All I can say is Christian did a fantastic job.…”
— Michael Chen on New Canaan Father-Son Team Launches ‘LCKD Auto Detailing’
“Thank you to Steve Hoover and Roger for coming to my apartment in schoolhouse apartments after the Storm to help…”
— Robert Mullins III on Town Approves $150,000 for Repairs at Schoolhouse Apartments
“So right! We are a community, not blood rivals in the World Cup. Thanks for the reminder, Denise.”
— Deborah Shaw on Letter to the Editor
“And not ignoring self dealing by an elected selectman and failure of proper disclosure of such in the town’s audited…”
— Roy Abramowitz on Letters to the Editor
“Who Made the call to allow the event? The radar was way in advance it Should have…”
— Michael Sette on Town: Fourth Of July Fireworks Attendance Drops Sharply Amid Heat, Storm Forecast
“You need to catch up with the latest science on global warming. Even scientists and The NY Times…”
— Richard Condon on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan
“Many excellent points made in the article, but one thing is missing, the outsize contribution of these gas engines to…”
— Stanley Heller on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan
“Anyone else smell smoke outside today? That's the wildfires yet again from Canada. https://www.ctinsider.com/weather/article/connecticut-wildfire-smoke-air-quality-wednesday-22345983.php Then…”
— Maria Weingarten on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan
“Mr. Rodgers, Respectfully, I disagree with both your letter and the ordinance. If this were truly a broadly…”
— Philippe Bo on Letters to the Editor
“Mike Rogers writes that “a good law is one that folks can follow.” On that standard, the Town Council fell…”
— Richard Condon on Letters to the Editor
“Sorry, here is Edmunds link (they have a few articles on this topic) : https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/emissions-test-car-vs-truck-vs-leaf-blower.html”
— Andrew Ault on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan
“Laura this is a brilliant analysis of the issue. Nice job! I love New Canaan, it…”
— John Mastera on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan
“Well, I think you’re confusing a couple of things here. First, Edmunds isn’t some chatbot making up stuff to “believe…”
— Andrew Ault on Op-Ed: Big Feelings in Little New Canaan

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