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New Canaan’s fire chief has resigned, officials announced Tuesday.

Chief Albe Basset’s resignation will be effective May 8, Fire Commission Chair Robert Fields said during the appointed body’s regular meeting.

Assault Charge for 25-Year-Old Man

Police last week arrested a 25-year-old Norwalk man and charged him with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. (more…)
David Francis Whelen, 83

David Francis Whelen, age 83, passed away on November 21, 2025, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia.
‘A Fundamental Mismatch’: Neighbors Voice Concerns About Proposed Parade Hill Road Development

Neighbors of a proposed 14-unit affordable housing structure on Parade Hill Road during the most recent regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting raised concerns about the building’s size and appropriateness for the neighborhood, as well as traffic, public safety, flooding, aesthetics, noise and screening.
Teen Charged with DUI After Crash

Police last week arrested a 19-year-old Norwalk woman and charged her with driving under the influence.
‘Grampy’ Sullivan, 79

Grampy Sullivan, 79, grandfather to Virginia, Phoebe and Astrid Sullivan, died on Easter, after spending four days with his family.
OSHA Cites Issue at WWTP, Town Approves Funds for Pump Safety Guards

Officials last week approved an approximately $17,500 contract with a Bridgeport-based company to create guards for a town facility after federal inspectors identified a safety issue.
Ramhorne Road Home Sells for $2,595,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Joseph Adiletta, 95

Joseph Adiletta of New Canaan Connecticut passed away peacefully in his sleep after a full 95 years of life on April 4th, 2026, at the Brookdale Wilton Assisted Living Center in Wilton.
New Canaan There & Then: ‘Live from New Canaan, It’s Paul Simon and Harry Connick Jr.!’

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner. Let’s be honest.
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Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Podcast: VOICES Executive Director Mary Fetchet; ‘Building Bridges Luncheon’ Set for April 17

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Town Upholds $30 Ticket Issued to Former Resident Who Didn’t Know There Was Paid Parking on Elm

Town officials during a recent meeting voted to uphold a $30 ticket that had been issued to a former New Canaan resident who didn’t pay for parking on Elm Street.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com received the following letter.
Town Approves Contract To Repave Dunning Road, Gerrish Lane and Part of Summer Street

Town officials on Tuesday approved an approximately $290,000 contract to repave three New Canaan roads. (more…)
‘The Ticks Are Back’: Three New Canaan Ticks Test Positive for Lyme

Three ticks submitted last month to a state facility via the New Canaan Health Department tested positive for Lyme disease, officials say.

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— Carol Cunningham on ‘A Fundamental Mismatch’: Neighbors Voice Concerns About Proposed Parade Hill Road Development
“To the Sullivan Family: I am profoundly sorry. "Grampy" was a FIXTURE in the SLS line for the…”
— Adrianne Davenport on ‘Grampy’ Sullivan, 79
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— Richard P Vachula on ‘A Fundamental Mismatch’: Neighbors Voice Concerns About Proposed Parade Hill Road Development
“This is the same Richard Freedman who was quoted, as follows, in the CT Mirror back in 2021, after taking…”
— William Taylor on ‘A Fundamental Mismatch’: Neighbors Voice Concerns About Proposed Parade Hill Road Development
“It’s extremely frustrating now when visiting New Canaan to need to figure out how to pay for parking on Elm…”
— MaryAnn Gabriel on Letter to the Editor
“A wonderful person: humble, intelligent, deeply religious, with boundless energy. I have many wonderful memories of our conversations during Therapy…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Joseph Adiletta, 95
“Dear Loren, Alex, Tyler, and Sydney, on this side of Heaven, I am shocked to have run across Susan/your…”
— Debra Stoltze on Susan Phillips Boston, 65
“Hey town hall are you people awake down there. This was a bad idea from the beginning and you know…”
— Gary Okeeffe on Letter to the Editor
“This town is expensive enough stop making it cost more”
— Dave Peters on Letter to the Editor
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— Marsha Charles on Letter to the Editor
“It’s terribly sad that in less than a years time the current administration at town hall is slowly destroying the…”
— Jennifer Collins on Letter to the Editor
“I like the 15-minutes free idea but the main issue is that the town's plan sounds sensible on paper but…”
— Avinash Phillips on Letter to the Editor
“I remember that concert very well as I was there! It was a hot day and people were…”
— Kathy Mitchell on New Canaan There & Then: ‘Live from New Canaan, It’s Paul Simon and Harry Connick Jr.!’
“Please don't wish your ills on Main St businesses. Main St. Businesses are already hurting as demonstrated by current…”
— George Cody on Letter to the Editor
“Well written Carl. I have yet to talk to a shopper who has had a positive response. Most shoppers coming…”
— Geoff Sigg on Letter to the Editor
“I would like to repeat my earlier recommendation which no one at town hall has shown willingness to act upon.…”
— Rob Fryer on Letter to the Editor
“It was one of the best "concerts"!”
— Betsy Jesup on New Canaan There & Then: ‘Live from New Canaan, It’s Paul Simon and Harry Connick Jr.!’
“New Canaan is an amazingly unique and special town because of people like Pat and Hud Stoddard. They always…”
— Ian Hobbs on New Canaan There & Then: ‘Live from New Canaan, It’s Paul Simon and Harry Connick Jr.!’
“I wonder if the revenue from the parking meters is enough to warrant the damage they pose to the downtown…”
— Nancy Campbell on Letter to the Editor

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