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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.

New Canaan Teen Charged with DUI

Police on June 7 arrested a New Canaan teenager and charged him with driving under the influence.
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Hoyt Farm Road Colonial Sells for $1.9 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: The Freemasons

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli, Dawn Sterner and Pam Stutz.
Op-Ed: NCHS Senior Intern on the ‘Unique Opportunity’ of LiveGirl

In 2025, women made up 57% of college graduates.
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‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals

Achieving success in the competitive dance world is not easy. It takes years of relentless hard work and dedication; it takes 20-hour weeks of blood, sweat, and tears.
NCHS Girls Varsity Tennis Wins 3rd Straight State Title [Q&A]

The New Canaan High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team won its third straight CIAC title last weekend.
Firefighters Put Out Blaze on Country Club Road on Tuesday

Firefighters after midnight Tuesday put out a structure fire on Country Club Road, officials say.
Police Arrest Connecticut Teen in Theft of SUV with French Bulldog Inside

New Canaan Police on Monday arrested a Connecticut teenager in connection with the widely publicized theft earlier this year of an SUV with a dog inside. The 19-year-old New Britain man was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle—a misdemeanor-level crime in case of a first offense—and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle, according to a police report.
‘A Great Journey’: Salon Anastassia Opens on Main Street

It has been a lifelong dream of Anastassia Aida to own a salon.
Woman, 36, Charged with Leaving Children Unsupervised in Vehicle

Police last week arrested a 36-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle.
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Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Town officials say they need time to evaluate the merits of a citizen-led campaign to reduce the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in New Canaan.
Country Club Seeks P&Z Approval To Alter Parts of Golf Course

The Country Club of New Canaan is seeking permission from the town to overhaul parts of its golf course.

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— 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
“Hello to all: Town Council's agenda for its June 18, 2025, general meeting will include a public discussion exploring the…”
— Michael J. Mauro on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“I worked as Theodore Haviland III's executive secretary at Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. He is such a nice person…”
— Deborah Knipe Morey on New Canaan Now & Then: The Haviland Estate
“The local government officials should be speaking with town boards in Greenwich and Pound Ridge who have effective regulations in…”
— Thomas Little on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“While this idea is good, I'd question having local shops with huge overhead, and that charge high retail for their…”
— Thomas Little on ‘We Have a Guardian Angel’: New Program Helps Locals Struggling with Auto Repair and Maintenance Costs
“Great article Donovan! We are very proud of our dancer and her school and company! We are very fortunate to…”
— Doug Stewart on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals
“Thank you NCDA and all of our family there! It’s more than just dance (though my daughter is there…”
— Julia Stewart on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals
“You make a good case for why regulations may not be the answer. There will never be a single day…”
— Richard Condon on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
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“New Canaan Dance Academy is unlike any other studio. It is a place where both our girls feel supported and…”
— Jasmine Hodgson on ‘A Safe Place Where They Feel Supported’: New Canaan Dance Academy Preps for Nationals
“Best wishes for Nationals! I don’t have dancers in my house but I attend the final show every year to…”
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— Michael Dinan on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
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