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By Michael Dinan | 21 hours ago

A bald eagle—national bird and symbol of the United States—appeared high up in a tree overlooking South Avenue across from the New Canaan YMCA last week. The sighting of the bird of prey, at about 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, is “very uncommon,” according to Officer Sean Godejohn, head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section. “New Canaan lacks large rivers and reservoirs like the Housatonic,” Godejohn told NewCanaanite.com when asked about the bird.

‘Spa & Nail New Canaan’ Planned for Main Street

A nail salon is planned for a vacant commercial space on Main Street, records show.
Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, 93

Margaret “Peg” Bartlett Ulrich, age 93, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026.
Domestic Violence: ‘Beyond Survival’ Documentary Set for Jan. 28 Screening in New Canaan [Q&A]

The Domestic Violence Crisis Center of Connecticut, or ‘DVCC,’ is partnering with area organizations, including the New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership, to present a screening of the documentary “Beyond Survival.” The hour-long film will show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.
Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown

In the wake of two brazen daytime car thefts in downtown New Canaan earlier this month, police have seen three additional stolen vehicles in the past week.
Thomas Wade Nissley, 92

Thomas Wade Nissley, aged 92, passed away January 10, 2026 peacefully in his sleep at his home in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Podcast: ‘Our Friend Ben’ Exhibition Opens Jan. 29 at NCM&HS

In this special Wednesday edition of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Hannah and Alex Guerrero, children of the late longtime New Canaan resident and prolific artist Ben Guerrero.
Town Approves Contract for NCPD Elevator Work

Town officials last week approved an approximately $14,000 contract for work done as part of the recently completed New Canaan Police Department renovation and addition project.
Janice Marie DeMichael, 74

Janice Marie DeMichael of Norwalk, CT passed away on January 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side. (more…)
New Canaan Volunteer Recognition Awards [Q&A]

New Canaan, a community that stands out for its high level of volunteerism, is preparing to recognize some of the town’s outstanding citizens.
Warrant: Man, 61, Violated Protective Order by Emailing Ex

New Canaan Police last week arrested a 61-year-old New Jersey man by warrant after he emailed a local woman in violation of a full no-contact protective order, court documents show.
Henry Louis Gehrig Andronaco, 84

Henry Louis Gehrig Andronaco, 84, a lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away on December 30, 2025.
Op-Ed: Why Elm Street Needs Free Short-Term Parking

Parking meters have been in effect on Elm Street since October.
Main Street Commercial Building Sells for $5.1 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: Murder in the Next Station to Heaven

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli, Dawn Sterner and Pam Stutz.
‘Resource360’ Opens on Main Street

A one-stop shop for home improvement has opened in the heart of downtown New Canaan.
Criminal Trespass Charge for Man, 26

Police on Wednesday morning arrested a 26-year-old Fairfield man and charged him with first-degree criminal trespass.

“i think Jason has a good point. He's not blaming our police dept. It would be helpful to hear more…”
— Doug Stewart on Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown
“New Canaan is not Utopia. Crime exists everywhere and almost all the stolen vehicles in New Canaan are because of…”
— Avinash Phillips on Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown
“Tom was a wealth of information about historic homes in New Canaan. He’d share his knowledge at many of our…”
— Candace Blackwood on Thomas Wade Nissley, 92
“It’s not a law to lock your car. It is a law to not steal a car. Blaming…”
— Jason Woerz on Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown
“That would be nice if police could do it, but unfortunately, the police can't pull somebody over without a…”
— Mark Goldschmidt on Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown
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“Tom was passionate about preservation, history, and the arts. He served on the board of Preservation Connecticut for many years.…”
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“I am one of the fortunate ones who had a relationship with Tom that went beyond the typical, casual conversation…”
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“Why can't NCPD set up a plan to stop the trend? Seems like Waterbury has a dedicated tack force -…”
— Jason Woerz on Three More Vehicles Stolen from New Canaan, Including Two Downtown
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“Tom was a wonderful town supporter. He appreciated and loved the theater and was an avid supporter. His positive…”
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“There is an eagle look out at the dam in Shepaug (about 30 mins from New Canaan). You have to…”
— Bob Naughton on PHOTOS: ‘Very Uncommon’ Bald Eagle Sighting in New Canaan
“Saw one overhead near Meadow Lane and Hawthorne Road on 11/27/25 2:34p. It has been my life-long birding mission to…”
— Deborah Dayton on PHOTOS: ‘Very Uncommon’ Bald Eagle Sighting in New Canaan
“A voice from the minority side: I find parking on Elm much easier with the 2-hour limit. I have a…”
— Deborah Shaw on Op-Ed: Why Elm Street Needs Free Short-Term Parking
“Why charge for parking at all? How much revenue are we getting? Some people want to spend hundreds…”
— Richard P Vachula on Op-Ed: Why Elm Street Needs Free Short-Term Parking

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