NCHS Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony Set for Oct. 16 [Q&A]

21st Annual Walk/Run for Abilis

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By Michael Dinan | October 8, 2026

One of the best-loved events among New Canaan athletes, sports boosters and the wider community—the biennial New Canaan High School Hall of Fame dinner and ceremony—is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 at the Woodway Country Club (tickets here).

We put some questions to Terry Dinan, emcee of HOF events, ahead of the special night.

Here’s our exchange.

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Town To Spend $150,000 on New Tasers for NCPD

The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved a $150,000 contract with a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company to replace the New Canaan Police Department’s tasers.
Podcast: Town Players of New Canaan Opens ‘Rounding Third’ on Thursday

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Deborah Burke, the creative director at the Town Players of New Canaan on Thursday, about “Rounding Third” which opens Thursday at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny.
Warrant: New Canaan Woman, 53, Drove Drunk into Utility Pole

Police last week arrested a 53-year-old New Canaan woman by warrant in connection with a car crash this summer where she tested at nearly three times the legal limit.
Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following endorsement letter(s).
‘It’s a Cluster You-Know-What’: Route 106 Repaving at Silvermine-Canoe Hill To Start Wednesday

Town officials on Tuesday warned residents to avoid the area of Route 106/Silvermine Road between Canoe Hill and Valley Roads as the frequently delayed repaving of that state road gets underway this week.
Margaret Socci, 85

Margaret Socci passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2026. Born in Stamford, CT at St.
Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following endorsement letter(s).
‘Kset’ Women’s Clothing Pops Up on South Avenue

Kristen Setter, a 2016 Wilton High School graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in photography from the University of Connecticut, was working as a temporary staffer for clothing manufacturers, flying out to trade shows, when she decided she’d “rather be on the other side” of the business, meaning retail.
Warrant: New Canaan Man, 49, ‘Using Coercive Control’ To Manipulate Estranged Wife

Police last week arrested a 49-year-old man by warrant for violating conditions of a standing criminal protective order, court records show.
New Construction Planned for Old Kings Highway

The New Canaan Building Department on Sept.
‘Every Kid Deserves the Same Amount of Love’: Gracie Soap Box Derby Set for Oct. 18

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Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot

The Board of Selectmen during its most recent meeting approved a $97,743 contract with a Norwalk-based company for 23 new lampposts and fixtures for the Center School Lot that serves New Canaan Library.
Carter Street Colonial Sells for $2,595,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: The Story of Huguette Clark and Le Beau Chateau

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner. For years the rumors about the 52-acre property at 104 Dan’s Highway were rampant.
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“Maria thank you for your assessment of where New Canaan is today and how we got here. We need Tom…”
— Denise Luccarelli on Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement
“I don’t see a problem with this. She is the first selectman. It would be different if she signed the…”
— Michael Dinan on Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement
“There is an important distinction between endorsing a candidate as a private citizen and using an official government position to…”
— Anthony Donaldson on Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement
“It has been my experience that depending on library events and/or times of the day, it may be difficult, if…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“Agreed. The Dem seat at the table has turned CT, especially Fairfield County, into a socialistic “ I will…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement
“Why should EV charging stations, which are an eyesore, be funded by taxpayer dollars. This would also create more…”
— Roy Abramowitz on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“This is the third time they are paving in approximately 2 years. Ya think Aquarian can get it right…”
— Roy Abramowitz on ‘It’s a Cluster You-Know-What’: Route 106 Repaving at Silvermine-Canoe Hill To Start Wednesday
“Residents have heard that Democrats have a “seat at the table” argument for years. How has that worked out for…”
— Maria Weingarten on Election 2026: Letters of Endorsement
“Hopefully it turns out better than the mess they made of South Ave.”
— Richard Condon on ‘It’s a Cluster You-Know-What’: Route 106 Repaving at Silvermine-Canoe Hill To Start Wednesday
“When I vote I always wip out my driver's license. But when I voted in the leaf blower referendum.…”
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“Leo - great idea! The Salata Institute just released a report predicting EVs will be 38% of new car sales…”
— Katie Owsley on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“Hopefully plans are underway to improve lighting in the Park Street lot. With one of the light poles removed to…”
— Richard Condon on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“I agree, Leo. That is a great idea. The library lot is a perfect opportunity for those who want to…”
— Margot Bright on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“Sounds like some much needed improvements to the Library / Center School Parking lot lighting. While we are digging…”
— Leo Karl III on Town Approves Contracts for New Lampposts at Center School Lot
“8-30g is nothing more than the Democratic controlled legislature in Hartford to re district. Especially in SouthWestern Ct/ Fairfield County.…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on ‘We Are Going To Build It’: Developer Plans Q4 Groundbreaking on 102-Unit Affordable Complex at Weed and Elm
“This is a very interesting story. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing this.”
— Bernard Simpkin on New Canaan There & Then: The Story of Huguette Clark and Le Beau Chateau
“Priceless comment, Avinash!”
— Betty J Lovastik on New Canaan There & Then: The Story of Huguette Clark and Le Beau Chateau
“Thanks to Huguette Clark for 75 years of selflessly putting New Canaan's kids through high school with her annual real…”
— Avinash Phillips on New Canaan There & Then: The Story of Huguette Clark and Le Beau Chateau
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