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By Donovan West | 16 hours ago

It has been a lifelong dream of Anastassia Aida to own a salon. The Estonia native has spent her entire career working in the beauty industry—from obtaining her license in Europe to working at Greg and Tony Salon in Westport, Aida never stopped working toward her ultimate goal. Two months ago, those dreams became reality. Aida opened Salon Anastassia at 80 Main St.

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.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter to the editor.
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.
Stonehenge Drive Cape Sells for $3.1 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Eugene Francis Ready, 91

Eugene Francis Ready, native of New Canaan, Connecticut, where he served as Chief of Detectives, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury, Connecticut.
New Canaan Police Take Part in Special Olympics ‘Law Enforcement Torch Run’

New Canaan Police on Friday participated in a fundraising run for the Special Olympics.
Town Approves Contracts for Fencing Upgrades at Mead, Saxe

Town officials last week approved a pair of contracts for sports facility fencing at Mead Park and Saxe Middle School.
Letters to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters to the editor.
New Canaan There & Then: Captain George J. Santry

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli, Dawn Sterner and Pam Stutz.
New Canaan EMS 50th Anniversary Spotlight: Dr. Sheldon Stevenson

[Editor’s Note: New Canaan EMS celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Selectmen Approve Furniture Contract for Waveny House Wedding Rooms

Furniture will be put into the brides’ and grooms’ rooms at Waveny House as preparations are made for what officials are calling an “off the charts” wedding schedule.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter to the editor.
Q&A: The Glass House ‘Summer Party’ Set for June 14

The Glass House “Summer Party”—called “our town’s best party” by “Who Knew?” columnist Laura Ault—is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 (tickets and info here).
‘A Symbol of Our Town’s Commitment to Public Safety’: Officials Cut Ribbon on Renovated Police Station

More than 50 town officials and community members gathered at the entrance of the New Canaan Police Station on South Avenue on Wednesday morning to mark the re-opening of the renovated building.
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“"And no landscapers should be doing noisy work on the weekends. Only homeowners should be permitted." If noise is your…”
— Richard Condon on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Sure, there's plenty of sources of noise pollution, but leaf blowers are the most ubiquitous. Tackling this problem could…”
— Lars Andersson on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“And some of us spend most of our summer in New Canaan, which is a lovely place to be.”
— Elizabeth Orteig on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“How about gas blowers restricted to a couple of days per week, not including weekends. We had a brunch…”
— Elizabeth Orteig on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“My deepest sympathy to the entire Ready family on the death of one of New Canaans favorite sons Gene Ready....We…”
— Gary Liberatore on Eugene Francis Ready, 91
“Good comments all around. However, someone might want to talk to the landscapers. These are small businesses locally owned (if…”
— Chris Le Bris on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“If the town should subsidize electric blowers for home owners, I'll switch right away. As I pointed out in a…”
— Avinash Phillips on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“If "many" are heading out for the summer, why would you need a summer noise ordinance?”
— Richard Condon on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“"The survey had about 1,300 responses, and only 16% responded “yes” to having a noise complaint in their neighborhood, according…”
— Anthony Colon on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Would enforcement of power leaf blower bans, or operation of any fuel powered mechanism like generators, be a wise use…”
— Benjamin Ognibene on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Only 16% of respondents reported noise concerns, not exactly a strong case for a town-wide ordinance. A "seasonal ban" contradicts…”
— Richard Condon on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Typical New Yorker complaint…”
— Jeannette Lim on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Just this last week, in France, it was proposed to ban smoking basically everywhere. In FRANCE. And not even 22…”
— Andrew Ault on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“C'mon, let's DO something.”
— Peter Hanson on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Not only are gas powered leaf blowers bad for the environment, they are unnecessary. Mother Nature puts leaves on…”
— Fanny Moran on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“Great article and congrats to the Doctor.”
— Jim Berry on New Canaan EMS 50th Anniversary Spotlight: Dr. Sheldon Stevenson
“How much is in the Affordable Housing Fund?”
— Toddy Turrentine on Letters to the Editor
“I think we need a broader approach to addressing noise pollution. Leaf blowers are not the only source of the…”
— Chip Newton on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
“No one likes the noise and fumes of gas-powered leaf-blowers, especially when used for long periods of yard work.…”
— Betsy Bilus on Town Council Committee Discusses Next Steps Regarding Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

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