New Canaan Police on March 18 traveled to a Pennsylvania prison to take custody of a 35-year-old man facing charges here. According to Connecticut Judicial Branch records, he had been charged in 2021 with second-degree threatening in one incident and then disorderly conduct and violation of a protective order in another one. Released on $40,000 total bond, he’s now scheduled to appear April 1 in state Superior Court.
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There’s still time to participate in Giving Week: From March 22 to 28, donations to the New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation will be doubled. More info here.
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The Board of Selectmen on March 17 voted 3-0 in favor of appointing John Bryan to the Ethics Board.
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Registration is open for the New Canaan YMCA summer camps. Info here.
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New Canaan Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team at 2026 East Zone Championships. Contributed
Congratulations to the New Canaan Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team on earning the High Point Trophies for Youth and Junior Teams at the 2026 East Zone Championships, held March 5–8 in Tonawanda, N.Y. The tournament is a key qualifying event for national-level competition, and the Aquianas’ success positions them strongly for the upcoming championship season. Founded in 1977, the team will continue training in preparation for the U.S. Junior and Youth National Championships this spring.
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One night only: “Ladies Night” at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny (7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27), presented by the Town Players of New Canaan. Info and tickets here.
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Classifieds:
- Wanted—part-time assistant tennis coach in South Salem, N.Y., near the New Canaan line. No coaching experience necessary, must be a decent player. A few hours during the week and weekends at $25 per hour, ideal for a responsible high school student. Call the Beka Tennis Academy at 203-260-4715 if interested.
- Wanted—artist Paul Balmer is looking for a studio space to rent. A barn, warehouse or any other open space— looking for good light and winter heat, around 1,000 square feet. This would be a work space only and not a gallery. Current studio info here. Contact: 917-770-6105 email balmer@mac.com.
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L-R: Buck Balkind and Lou Kozar
In 2025, New Canaan Bicycles raised $6,000 in its second annual fundraiser for the Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation. “Customers donated bicycles that they were no longer using,” Lou Kozar, the Park Street shop’s owner, said in an email. “These bicycles were then refurbished and sold to support donations to the charity that keeps alive the vision and passions of its namesake Teddy Balkind.”
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The selectmen on March 17 approved $1,905 in travel expenses for New Canaan Police Officer Nicholas Rienzi to undergo sniper training in Granby, Mass.
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New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concerts are almost here. Titled “Clarinet Meets Classical Accordion!” concerts will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. They will feature Yoonah Kim (clarinet), Ryan Corbett (accordion) and Andrew Armstrong (piano), the organization’s founder and artistic director.
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NCHS senior Tyler Bleil
Congratulations to the New Canaan High School Fencing squad, which participated in the Connecticut Individual and Team State Fencing Tournaments. The team placed 5th in Foil at the Team State Championships, and senior Tyler Bleil finished 2nd in Foil at Individual States and earned 1st Team All-State honors.
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Early-bird tickets are available for “Celebrate New Canaan,” the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s annual gala, set for Friday, May 19. Info and tickets here.
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Here’s a fun post from The Glass House, whose 2026 tour season opens April 16 (tickets here):
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The New Canaan Police Department last week announced that it’s hiring a new officer. Sarina Oliveira, a graduate of Byram Hill High School in Armonk, N.Y., and Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and serves as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard with Charlie Company 119th DSSB- 2LT.
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Melissa Riley
The New Canaan Board of Realtors this week announced the election of Melissa Riley as president for the 2026–2027 term.
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Motor vehicle stops are down year-over-year through the first two months of 2026, according to data shared at the March 18 Police Commission meeting, from 695 to 434. Similarly, radar-related stops are down from 118 to 54 in the same timeframe.
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New Canaan residents Sof and Myriam Ghorbel have launched the American Luxury Hospitality Group, a boutique firm specializing in bespoke travel and lifestyle services, serving clients locally and around the world.
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Here are some New Canaan-written Substacks worth checking out:
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Finally—courtesy of event section sponsor April Kaynor & Kelly DeFrancesco of William Raveis—here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- New Canaan Land Trust Ribbit Rhapsody (March 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am)
- New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique (March 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- Author Amity Gaige Presents “Heartwood” (March 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
- Making the Most of Play in Everyday Routines (March 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
- Haley Cohen Gilliland Presents A Flower Traveled in My Blood for Women’s History Month (March 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- NC Focus: Time for Town Charter Revision (April 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Movie Screening: The Running Man (2025) (April 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Book Talk with Daniel DeLoma (April 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)