We heard that the New Canaan Y has put off indefinitely its proposal to “bubble” the Waveny Pool for winter use while it undergoes an expansion that includes a new aquatic center. Officials at the Park & Recreation Commission say the Y is focusing on fundraising now while it works on a plan for its swimmers.
L-R: Board of Education Chair Hazel Hobbs, former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Kolek, First Selectman (and dad) Rob Mallozzi, Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Student Leadership Award winner Kit Mallozzi (now a Syracuse U freshman), mom Liz Mallozzi and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bryan Luizzi. Credit: Michael Dinan
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New Canaan High School 2014 grad Kit Mallozzi has been named to the Dean’s List at Syracuse University. Kit, winner of a Student Leadership Award as a NCHS senior, finished her first semester with the Orange with a perfect 4.0, proud father Rob Mallozzi said. “She just loves it there,” he said.
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A light moment unexpectedly broke up the room during the district’s budget proposal Thursday before the Board of Finance and Town Council. During a discussion of network security in the public schools, town councilman Sven Englund began to say, “I don’t think you can under-spend on that …” when fellow councilman John Engel admonished him with a smile: “Don’t say that.” Englund responded: “I can say that because I’m a Democrat.”
Number 39 Locust Ave. It’s for sale, as is the building behind it. Credit: Michael Dinan
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During the same meeting, it was revealed that the building that long has housed the Board of Ed’s administrative headquarters—at 39 Locust Ave.—is on the market. According to a flyer from the property’s broker, RHYS Commercial, the full property—39 and 49-51 Locust Ave.—includes 33,773 square feet on 1.01 acres. Tax records list two different owners for numbers 39 and 49.
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The owner of two Forest Street properties paid off a delinquent local tax bill, so New Canaan’s first-ever “tax sale”—a March 5 auctioning off of properties whose owners are late on paying property taxes—now is expected to include these three lots: 527 Smith Ridge Road, 61 Sturbridge Hill Road and 1032 Silvermine Road.