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Town Approves Contract for Improving Route 106/Farm Road Intersection

By Michael Dinan | 2 mins ago

Municipal officials on Tuesday approved a $14,500 contract with a New Haven-based engineering firm to advance the town’s plans for fixing a major traffic problem in New Canaan.

Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

Our schools are at risk of having services reduced by a Board of Finance proposed budget cut of $2 million-plus. Many of you have moved to New Canaan just in the past five years. Others have enjoyed many years in this wonderful town.

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  • West Hills Road Home Sells for $3.1 Million

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  • Thomas Garrett Flynn, MD

    Dr. Thomas G. Flynn, 96, of New Canaan, Connecticut passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2026, with family by his side.

  • New Canaan Animal Shelter Offline After Fire on Friday

    New Canaan’s animal shelter is out-of-use following a fire last week, officials say.

  • Warrant: Home Care Worker Stole Checks from Elderly New Canaan Woman

    New Canaan Police on Feb.

  • PHOTOS: New Canaan Train Service Halted After Crash at Richmond Hill Road [UPDATED]

    Update 8 p.m. Wednesday Metro-North Railroad said it is "running limited trains" on the New Canaan branch line "as the accident is cleared at Richmond Hill Road and repairs are made to the crossing."

  • CT Stage Co’s ‘Broadway Concert Series’ Launches March 7 [Q&A]

    New Canaan-founded nonprofit Connecticut Stage Company is launching its Broadway Concert Series with a one-night-only inaugural concert.

  • Warrant: DUI Charge for Man, 23, Found Asleep at Wheel

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What You’re Saying …

  • “As an alumni of New Canaan, a teacher, as well as a resident and parent of two children in New…”

    — Lauren Samuels on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “A more business-friendly solution to improve flow on Elm Street would have been to make ALL parking free. Reduce…”

    — Gabriela Beecher on ‘We Are Listening’: Talking Parking with the First Selectman [Q&A]

  • “MIXED FEED BACK? i I do not know any stores who are happy with the decrease in foot traffic. The…”

    — Wendy Probert on ‘We Are Listening’: Talking Parking with the First Selectman [Q&A]

  • “I was replying to an outlandish suggestion (that retired seniors should be exempt from school tax) with an outlandish response…”

    — Jessica Bermingham on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “I just googled USN&WR high school rankings for 2025-2026: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut/districts/new-canaan-school-district/new-canaan-high-school-4491 New Canaan High School…”

    — Betty J. Lovastik on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “I totally agree there are many reasons to live in NC! I was replying to the last line in Roy's…”

    — Jessica Heiss on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “I would like to see checks and balances implemented in New Canaan government and the budget for the Board of…”

    — Denise Luccarelli on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “I do Micheal: I am a senior. Paid New Canaan real estate and car tax for 29 years. No child…”

    — Roy Abramowitz on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Notice how these developers live in shoulder communities. The recent project this new interloper/developer did was on Hope…”

    — Marie Colon on Affordable Housing: 14-Unit Apartment Building Planned for Parade Hill Road

  • “Elm Street is one of the town’s Crown Jewels. It’s what sets New Canaan apart from other towns. We should…”

    — Gunnar Edelstein on ‘We Are Listening’: Talking Parking with the First Selectman [Q&A]

  • “I am an alumni parent — yeah, yeah, okay a senior — who fully supports the BOE budget. At the…”

    — Jane Himmel on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Hi - what are the days and hours that paid parking will be required on Elm Street? Thank you.”

    — Michelle Gartland on ‘We Are Listening’: Talking Parking with the First Selectman [Q&A]

  • “Well, Ms Bermingham, have you considered that many of these retired seniors have educated their children in NC,…”

    — Lillian Toll on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Well, Arnold, I’m mighty honored that you took a break from diving, Scrooge McDuck style, headfirst into your pool filled…”

    — Laura Ault on Letter to the Editor

  • “I don't see her comment as attacking anyone. I hear her saying that New Canaan's strong schools have boosted home…”

    — Michael Dinan on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Laura— with your well written comments I personally understand you are not a fan of gas leaf blowers and my…”

    — Arnold Karp on Letter to the Editor

  • “No, I’m not “anti-seniors” (insert eyeroll). I think most seniors respect the symbiotic relationship between our great schools and our…”

    — Jessica Bermingham on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Wow, Ms. Bermingham, that's cruel. I've lived here for 30 years without children. What you just said is like a…”

    — Regina Walsh on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

  • “Thank you. Well said !”

    — Roy A Abramowitz on Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education

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History of Peonies with Cricket Hill

March 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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New Canaan Community Foundation Volunteer Recognition Awards

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Most-Read Past Month

  • Town Upholds $30 Ticket Issued to New Canaan Resident, Local Worker
  • Affordable Housing: 14-Unit Apartment Building Planned for Parade Hill Road
  • Affordable Housing: Judge Sustains Developer’s Appeal in 93-Unit Complex on Hill Street
  • Affordable Housing: Weed and Elm Neighbors Lose Easement Lawsuit
  • Town Upholds $30 Ticket Issued for Overstaying on Elm
  • Adirondack Store: ‘We Plan To Continue To Expand and Build Our Brand’
  • Eviction Notice Served on Elm Street Business
  • Op-Ed: Attention Young Families, from the Board of Education
  • Take Two: ‘Scene One New Canaan LLC’ To Operate Playhouse Movie Theater
  • PHOTOS: New Canaan Train Service Halted After Crash at Richmond Hill Road [UPDATED]

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