St. A’s Building Project Update with Msgr. Rob Kinnally [Q&A]

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By Michael Dinan | 22 hours ago

The new St. Aloysius Parish buildings at South Avenue and Cherry Street have been taking shape since the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for the project three years ago.

Msgr. Rob Kinnally, pastor at St. A’s, announced this week that Maria Hillman will be the first director of the new St. A’s Catholic Preschool.

We recently interviewed Kinnally about the building project.

Here’s a transcript of our conversation.

Op-Ed: Board of Finance Budget Update

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Outdoor Dining: No Expansions into the Street This Year

Town officials say that restaurants taking advantage of outdoor dining this year will not be able to expand into on-street parking spaces.
Charles Erdmann, 28

Charles “Charlie” Erdmann, 28, of Norwalk, CT passed away on March 2, 2026, from injuries sustained in an accident involving an automobile in Stratton, Vermont.
S.T.A.R.’s ‘Soul Féte’ Scheduled for Friday [Q&A]

This Friday, New Canaan-based Stand Together Against Racism or ‘S.T.A.R.’ is hosting its major annual benefit: “Soul Féte: A Culinary Immersion.” The nonprofit organization’s mission is “to equip residents of New Canaan, CT and neighboring communities with tools and resources to understand systemic racism — including its history, root causes and the structures that perpetuate it— and to proactively advocate for racial equity and bias elimination.” Starting at 6 p.m. at the Carriage Barn, the event features dinner, dancing and live music, and it’s catered by Executive Chef Eric Bryson of Thelma’s in Bridgeport and Ripe in Norwalk (tickets here).
New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space

Closed since November, the Silvermine Market—located across the street from an established art gallery and school bearing the same neighborhood name—is to relaunch this year as a more upscale bistro, the property’s new owner said.
Forest Street Commercial Space Sells for $1.4 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Meet Kevin O’Connor, New Canaan’s New Parking Manager [Q&A]

Kevin O’Connor has taken over as parking manager in New Canaan, succeeding longtime and highly respected department head Stacy Miltenberg (who retired) in the role.
Warrant: Bronx Man, 37, Stole Thousands of Dollars from 76-Year-Old New Canaan Woman

New Canaan Police on Feb.
Coffee’s on for Thursday

Join fellow residents and NewCanaanite.com editor Michael Dinan for the monthly Community Coffee, to be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12 in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library.
Emily R. Pasqua, 97

Emily R. Pasqua, 97, a long-time resident of New Canaan, CT, walked peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on February 27, 2026.
‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]

Following approval last month from the town’s funding bodies, Scene One New Canaan LLC will take over from CinemaLab as operator of the iconic and beloved Playhouse movie theater on Elm Street.
‘We Work Very Well Together To Provide a Leading School District’: Board of Finance Approves $185.2 Million Budget

The Board of Finance last week unanimously approved a $185.2 million budget for fiscal year 2027, a 2.3% rise over current spending. The proposed spending plan includes a Board of Education expense budget of $117.2 million, after public school administrators found $1.6 million in savings to its own proposed budget, including in healthcare claims, and stands to find even more savings as the Town Council works toward a finalized spending plan for next fiscal year, according to finance board Chair Todd Lavieri.
New Construction Planned for Ponus Ridge

The Building Department on Feb.
New Canaan There & Then: The World’s Greatest Athlete—Bill Toomey (Part 1 of 2)

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner.
Mary Katharine Lackey Stowell, 95

Mary Katharine Lackey Stowell (affectionately known as “MK”) of Riverside, CT & formerly of Vero Beach, FL, died peacefully at Edgehill in Stamford on February 23, 2026.

“Hi Mike, We stand with Rosi and with every other local business affected by this. This situation…”
— Andrea Lombardi on Outdoor Dining: No Expansions into the Street This Year
“I count down to when outdoor dining starts every year. It is just such a great ammenity for the…”
— Carol Hutchinson on Outdoor Dining: No Expansions into the Street This Year
“I am pleased to see that trees will be planted as part of the green space for the new construction.…”
— Betsy Bilus on St. A’s Building Project Update with Msgr. Rob Kinnally [Q&A]
“More parking spaces and no more unsightly barriers. Glad that the town has come to their senses on this.”
— Richard Condon on Outdoor Dining: No Expansions into the Street This Year
“Please check our instagram @rosienewcanaan ❤️❤️❤️”
— Rose Bonura on Outdoor Dining: No Expansions into the Street This Year
“Say it isn’t soooooooooooo. Silvermine Market was a favorite of mine for breakfast. Great food. Reasonable prices. No fuss.…”
— Carol Schofield on New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space
“Kevin was a gem in the Town Clerks office, working on elections. I'm slure he will be as helpful…”
— George Cody on Meet Kevin O’Connor, New Canaan’s New Parking Manager [Q&A]
“I agree with Hank and Diane Green's comment! For many years, Silvermine Market was my favorite "go…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space
“We are looking forward to Chef Eric Bryson cuisine and the always fun atmosphere of SoulFête!”
— Fatou Niang on S.T.A.R.’s ‘Soul Féte’ Scheduled for Friday [Q&A]
“Hank and Diane Green: The former Silvermine Market is dearly missed. It had terrific food at reasonable prices…”
— Hank and Diane Green on New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space
“Very happy to hear this. Was sad to see it closed. Love this quant charming place with so much history!…”
— Erik Scott on New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space
“I’ll add this… she’s not my mail carrier; but I’ve run into her a couple of time in our town…”
— Bentley Callahan on Letter to the Editor
“Agreed.”
— Bentley Callahan on Town Approves Contract for Improving Route 106/Farm Road Intersection
“Sounds like the right man to tackle a growing town's needs! Congratulations and best wishes to our new Parking…”
— Terry Spring on Meet Kevin O’Connor, New Canaan’s New Parking Manager [Q&A]
“I like that approach — it's more than issuing permits and parking tickets. It's "educating the public, and providing solutions"…”
— Peter Hanson on Meet Kevin O’Connor, New Canaan’s New Parking Manager [Q&A]
“Lovely women. So very sorry. Thinking of Bruce and her family at this time.”
— Nez Swanberg on Emily R. Pasqua, 97
“Congratulations Kevin and good luck in the new role. Stacy was amazing so if you worked with her, I…”
— Richard Tan on Meet Kevin O’Connor, New Canaan’s New Parking Manager [Q&A]
“I had the honor to work with Emily many years ago when she was at the Board of Education.…”
— Sharon Daley on Emily R. Pasqua, 97
“I’ve known Joe for more than 25 years in the New York entertainment industry, and I’m thrilled he’s stepping in…”
— Kevin Duncan on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]

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