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S.T.A.R.’s ‘Soul Féte’ Scheduled for Friday [Q&A]

S.T.A.R.’s ‘Soul Féte’ Scheduled for Friday [Q&A]

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By Michael Dinan | 5 hours ago

By Michael Dinan | 5 hours ago

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). Sponsors include Bankwell, Stewart’s Spirits and NewCanaanite.com.

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.
New Canaan Fire Marshal: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

This year, Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8th at 2 a.m. (Remember “Spring Forward – Fall Behind.") In concert with the nationwide “Change Your Clocks – Change Your Batteries," the New Canaan Fire Department and the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s Office also want to remind everyone to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
Ex’s Dog Quarantined After Bite

An intact male Saint Bernard mix, 3, underwent a 10-day quarantine at the New Canaan Animal Shelter after biting someone, records show.
Josephine Lynn Aysseh, 82

Josephine Lynn Aysseh (Jodie) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026. (more…)
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Town Approves Contract for Improving Route 106/Farm Road Intersection

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.

“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]
“BOE has problems -- to hear what they are watch video of March 5 meeting. I was…”
— Richard P Vachula on ‘We Work Very Well Together To Provide a Leading School District’: Board of Finance Approves $185.2 Million Budget
“Love the dog and cat rescue. I work at the Nature Center and have had quite a few inquiries…”
— Maureen Rooney on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]
“Welcome Joe! Good luck with the transition this week. I will definitely be at the Playhouse this weekend! Great…”
— Jennifer Zonis on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]
“My condolences to Jane's family and friends. I met Jane through a shared love of Slingerlands history and her wonderful…”
— Susan Leath on Jane Magrino Tolman, 1965-2026
“Very eager for this change to happen, as is anyone who had a ticket for the National Theatre's The Fifth…”
— Deborah Shaw on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]
“Very happy the Town is enabling the theater to operate without closing in that the new operator has so much…”
— Erik Scott on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]
“This all sounds totally amazing. Can’t wait to get a ticket for the first thing they show! Welcome to town!”
— Andrew Ault on ‘It’s Going To Be Amazing’: Talking with Scene One’s Joe Masher about the Playhouse [Q&A]
“IMPORTANT NOTICE The PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Monday, March…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Affordable Housing: 14-Unit Apartment Building Planned for Parade Hill Road
“Yes, true, Meredith!--with one exception, my brother and I did shoot baskets with our neighbor, Bill and my brother…”
— Lucy-Ann Bach on New Canaan There & Then: The World’s Greatest Athlete—Bill Toomey (Part 1 of 2)
“My mom and uncle used to play basketball in the driveway with Bill going up in New Canaan. Legend…”
— Meredith Bach on New Canaan There & Then: The World’s Greatest Athlete—Bill Toomey (Part 1 of 2)
“Nick, this is a beautiful piece of New Canaan and U.S. history, happy and sad. Your eloquence is moving.”
— Peter Hanson on New Canaan There & Then: The World’s Greatest Athlete—Bill Toomey (Part 1 of 2)
“I had a conversation with Toomey some 25 years ago and near the end mentioned I always felt sorry for…”
— Bob Rogers on New Canaan There & Then: The World’s Greatest Athlete—Bill Toomey (Part 1 of 2)
“HI Polly, thank you for your comments. It's important that everyone take note and write Town Council at tcdistribution@newcanaanct.gov…”
— Lars Andersson on Letter to the Editor

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