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By Michael Dinan | 8 hours ago

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Sonny Yi, the well-known owner-on-site of Swirl, a frozen yogurt shop on Cherry Street that just turned 10 years old, and spent the stretch of that time navigating the pandemic, outlasting a nearly 60% decline in revenue at one point and changing his operation meet the public health restrictions that just now are lifting.

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New Canaan’s Pat O’Connell Joins Board of Education Following Unanimous Vote

The Board of Education on Wednesday night voted unanimously to approve a longtime resident and 1988 New Canaan High School graduate to fill an open seat on the elected body.
Property Owner Joins Lawsuit Against P&Z as Defendant

The owner of properties planned for a mixed-use development at the edge of downtown New Canaan last week filed a motion to intervene as defendant in an active lawsuit regarding the Planning & Zoning Commission’s approval of the project.
DUI: 38-Year-Old Man Found Asleep at the Wheel

Police early Sunday arrested a 38-year-old Stamford man and charged him with driving under the influence.
Tree Warden, Garden Club at Odds Over Waveny Landscaping Plan

The town official charged by state statute with caring for New Canaan’s public trees is at odds with a local volunteer group that’s eager to remove several Japanese maples from a walkway near Waveny House.
Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule

District officials said Monday night that they’ve figured out a way to push back the start time for elementary school kids under a planned new schedule from 7:50 a.m. to 8 a.m. By adding two smaller-size “type 2” buses to its fleet, the district can “shave off” run time for buses that currently must travel out-of-town in order to find a place to turn around before picking up more kids and getting them to school, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bryan Luizzi.
New Construction Planned for Hemlock Hill Road

The town Building Department last week received an application to build a 10,000-square-foot home in northern New Canaan.
Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Charges for New Canaan Man, 23

Police on Sunday morning arrested a 23-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with third-degree mischief and disorderly conduct.
Police Commissioner Urges New Canaan Residents To Remove Valuables from Vehicles, Lock Up

As car thefts continue to rise in New Canaan, the head of the Police Commission last week urged residents to lock up and ensure valuables are removed from parked vehicles both at home and in public places.
Hazel R. Hobbs, 80

June 11, 1941 – June 20, 2021 Hazel Rich Hobbs of New Canaan, loving wife and mother of three, passed peacefully on June 20, 2021.
Letter from Board of Ed to Public Schools Faculty, Staff and Administration

As this school year comes to a close, we want to celebrate and thank each of you for your extraordinary efforts these past fifteen months.
Police: New Canaan Woman, 54, Spits On and Kicks Officers During Arrest

Police late Sunday charged a 54-year-old New Canaan woman with assault and other offenses after she spat on and kicked officers during her arrest.
Letters to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.
Selectmen Approve $20,000 for Seeding Athletic Fields

The Board of Selectmen las week approved two contracts worth a total of about $20,000 to seed athletic fields in New Canaan.
Valley Road Colonial Sells for $2,250,000

The following property transfers were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Forgery Charge for 18-Year-Old with Fake ID

Police last week arrested an 18-year-old Norwalk man and charged him with third-degree forgery.
Black Bear ‘211’ Seen Killing Fawns in New Canaan Thursday, Friday

The head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section is urging residents to be vigilant of a black bear that’s been seen killing and eating newborn fawns in the northern part of town this week.

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— Michael Dinan on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“Thank you for your comment. My understanding is that scenario A has always been 745 start for elementary as indicated…”
— Pua Kielland on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“Thank you to Dr. Luizzi and our fabulous Board of Ed (both past and present) for diligently working over the…”
— Heather Moore on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“Hilary, precisely. They have continued to work hard on this important issue despite the many distractions, demands and ultimatums thrown…”
— Jodie Azzopardi on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“But the line in the sand came to nothing. Affected nothing, led nowhere. The Board of Ed voted 6-2 for…”
— Michael Dinan on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“Dr. Luizzi and the administration is accomplishing precisely what they said they would in working on the start times—not over-promising…”
— Hilary Ormond on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“I agree wholeheartedly. The bear is exhibiting natural behavior, and helping to do what “nature” does to control the…”
— Patricia Fowler on Black Bear ‘211’ Seen Killing Fawns in New Canaan Thursday, Friday
“Many thanks to Dionna Carlson and Bob Naughton for their efforts in pushing the board and administration for some compromise…”
— James Yao on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“They both can work in harmony . What’s the problem? There’s no reason for cutting down or removing them.…”
— Norm Jensen on Tree Warden, Garden Club at Odds Over Waveny Landscaping Plan
“Well done to Dr Luizzi on his team for their thoughtful and dedicated work in getting elementary students to 8am…”
— Pua Kielland on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“Not only solve crimes but prevent them. To suggest that its a "Waterbury/ Bridgeport" problem is not a solution to…”
— Richard Condon on Police Commissioner Urges New Canaan Residents To Remove Valuables from Vehicles, Lock Up
“Bob Horan is terrific. And although everyone appreciates everything all of us who volunteer do for the town, can we…”
— Susan Serven on Tree Warden, Garden Club at Odds Over Waveny Landscaping Plan
“Glad to see the BOE is still working on this - I would ask everybody to really rethink if we…”
— Giacomo Landi on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“I fully agree that those leaving cars unlocked with the keys inside are 100% the cause of this problem, that…”
— David Finkel on Police Commissioner Urges New Canaan Residents To Remove Valuables from Vehicles, Lock Up
“Getting to an 8am start is a huge win for our littlest learners. Thank you. These years set their foundation…”
— Jennifer Dalipi on Superintendent: Elementary School Kids To Begin at 8 a.m. Under Revised Start Times Schedule
“This may not be what you initially think it is. Please be kind with comments. They are a very…”
— Meredith Petitjean on Police: New Canaan Woman, 54, Spits On and Kicks Officers During Arrest
“My experience with Susan has been the same…she has always been very sweet, kind and generous.”
— Christine Bazata on Police: New Canaan Woman, 54, Spits On and Kicks Officers During Arrest
“I have great respect for the NCPD and the work they do but perhaps it's time to stop blaming…”
— Richard Condon on Police Commissioner Urges New Canaan Residents To Remove Valuables from Vehicles, Lock Up
“The Hobbs Family deserves admiration and appreciation as one of the best in New Cannan and the honor should be…”
— Laszlo Papp and Eniko Szatai on Hazel R. Hobbs, 80

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