New Canaan Animal Control at 10:34 a.m. Monday responded to a West Road resident’s complaint regarding a neighbor’s dog roaming and defecating on their property.
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The Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s production of “Matilda” is running through July 26. Tickets here (background on the show here).
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Police at 3:49 p.m. on July 8 received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Cross Street auto body shop after it had been towed there.
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It’s here: The New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, is coming Saturday.
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The First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan’s fourth annual “Peaches on the Patio” will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, during coffee hour at the Oenoke Ridge church.
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New Canaan Police responded to calls regarding three youth parties through the first six months of 2026, according to data shared during Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting, compared to zero in 2025.
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The New Canaan Racquet Club is enrolling students 4-13 years old for its Tennis Summer Camp. Details here.
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Each side of the debate on a summertime ban of gas-powered leaf blowers has created a website. Those opposed to the ban created “Common Ground New Canaan,” while those in favor created “Quiet New Canaan.” A referendum vote on the newly adopted ban will be held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 25. The Town Clerk’s office also has been busy administering absentee ballots. More info here.
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The Shop New Canaan Association invites residents to enjoy a special “Shop Summer Thursday” from 5 to 7 p.m., when participating merchants will stay open late and offer early Sidewalk Sale specials.
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Old Norwalk Road resident Betty Lovastik told members of the Parks & Recreation Commission during their July 8 meeting that those logging in to attend via Zoom had been left out of the meeting for several minutes at the start, and asked that the appointed body ensure they’re admitted on time. The meeting recording also started late.
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Wednesday night’s Police Commission meeting finished in under six minutes.
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New Canaan Democrats issued a press release Tuesday saying they endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont for re-election.
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The New Canaan YMCA has scheduled evaluations for the Caimans swim team between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on the following days: July 29 and 30, September 1, 2 and 3.
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The nonprofit Waveny Park Conservancy’s spring appeal is underway. Info here.
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Finally, here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- Open Arts Studio | Build a Model (July 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Gordon Korman Author Visit (July 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Learning with Nature: Edimental Fruit Trees (July 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- HAYVN’S POWERUp Monthly Series: Special Live Audience Podcast Edition (July 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
- Afternoon Tea (July 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
- Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Barre with Danielle Aviezer (July 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- Summer Stroll (July 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- The Essentials of Estate Planning (July 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)