New Canaan Police at 9:51 p.m. on Feb. 17 received a report of counterfeit money being used to add money to gift cards at Walgreens on Pine Street.
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Last week, more than 6,000 pages of correspondence was uploaded to the Connecticut Judicial Branch website in the first of the New Canaan Preservation Alliance’s four active lawsuits versus the town of New Canaan and New Canaan Library.
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New Canaan-based dil figaro has partnered with Halo Fitness on Grove Street to create a “personalized wellness solution” for clients. “With the delivery of dietician-approved customized meals and training with a personal fitness coach, we provide a holistic approach to ensure you achieve your health goals,” according to dil figaro’s website. More information here.
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Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a Marshall Ridge Road driveway (unlocked, keys in car), reported at 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 16.
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New Canaan icon Walter Schalk, recently retired, is selling hundreds of costumes he has amassed through the decades and will “donate the proceeds to local youth performing arts groups,” according to a News 12 article.
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The New Canaan Building Department on Feb. 10 received an application for interior work at 10-12 East Maple St. to turn the commercial property “into one office space.”
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Police on Feb. 17 received a report of a front license plate and catalytic converter stolen from a vehicle parked at the Talmadge Hill Train Lot two days prior.
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April Kaynor (William Raveis), Steffi Loomis (NC Color Drop), Chris Farley (NC Color Drop), and Kelly DeFrancesco (William Raveis) celebrate one of the grand prizes for this year’s NC Color Drop, a season pass to the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park.
April Kaynor and Kelly DeFrancesco of William Raveis Real Estate are on board for their 6th year as a sponsor of the NCHS Scholarship Foundation and the third annual NC Color Drop to be held on Saturday, March 25. On that morning, a helicopter, courtesy of HeliNY, will once again fly over the skies of New Canaan and hover over Waveny Park, safely releasing 2000 colored golf balls over a designated target. Each golf ball—available for purchase here starting March 1—will have an assigned number. Winners whose golf balls land closest to the target will win one of the following special prizes: a Momentum Transend Electric Bike, a pet portrait by Emma Sims, a season pass to the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park or an 84 Sports gift basket. The winning balls will be announced immediately. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the NCSF for need-based scholarships given to NCHS graduates.
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Selectman Kathleen Corbet during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting moved that the “Selectmen’s Comments” item be added to the elected body’s agenda for that meeting and all future Board meetings (First Selectman Kevin Moynihan had left it off, yet again). Selectman Nick Williams seconded her successful motion, approved 3-0 by the Board.
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Police are investigating a report, received at 11:49 a.m. on Feb. 18, about jewelry that went missing from a Trinity Pass Road home while its residents were moving out.
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Dr. Michael Groat (center) of Silver Hill Hospital and Ordinary People cast members participate in a post-show talkback with the audience.
The Town Players of New Canaan presents “Ordinary People,” showing through March 5 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. Ticket info here. Also don’t forget the special Extra-Ordinary People Dinner & Show, set for 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Police at 8:03 a.m. Monday arrested a 20-year-old Norwalk man and charged him with a number of motor vehicle-related offenses after stopping him on Weed Street for having darkened windows without a required sticker.
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Get your tickets now for “Soul Fête: From Africa to America, a Culinary Tasting Immersion,” to be held 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at Carriage Barn Arts Center.
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Police received reports of motorists passing stopped school buses in the area of 817 Smith Ridge Road (1:40 p.m. on Feb. 17) and 72 Heritage Hill Road (11:05 a.m. on Feb. 16).
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Town resident state Rep. Tom O’Dea (R-125th) on Monday helped lead a press conference at Gores Pavilion in Irwin Park regarding affordable housing. “New Canaan and other similar towns throughout Connecticut have been left in the dust by restrictive and antiquated guidelines on affordable housing since 8-30g became law three decades ago,” he said in a press release. “Our community has made significant investments in our affordable units and in my tenure on the New Canaan Town Council and as a state representative, have always balanced our goals to increase stock while protecting local control of development decisions. Our proposals will level the playing field for our small towns and encourage continued growth.” New Canaan Housing Authority Chair Scott Hobbs also participated in the press conference.
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Finally, here are more events worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- Beardsley Zoo Expert To Explain Human Ties to Animal Diseases at Men’s Club (February 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
- New Canaan Beautification League March Zoom Event (March 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 pm)
- Family Service Event: Wrap Ukraine with Quilts (March 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
- Volunteer with NCMT (March 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am)
- New Canaan High School “The Music Man” (March 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)