Park Street, Playhouse Lots Repaved; Town Seeks To Slow Speeding Motorists

By Michael Dinan | 11 hours ago

With the successful repaving of the Park Street and Playhouse Lots finished, town officials say they’re now looking for a way to slow down motor vehicle traffic whizzing down the access road that runs down to Main Street.

Michigan Road Homeowner Appeals Assessment to State Superior Court

The town last week received a notice that the owners of a Michigan Road home are suing the town over a recent tax assessment.
Woman, 51, Charged with DUI After Car Crash

Police on April 25 arrested a 51-year-old Greenwich woman following a car crash in New Canaan and charged her with driving under the influence.
‘It’s Been a Long Winter’: Outdoor Dining Season Launches in Downtown New Canaan

New Canaan’s restaurant owners say they’re excited about the formal start of the outdoor dining season downtown, as an unpredictable and unseasonable early spring begins to show signs of sustained warm weather.
Michelino Bianco, 86

On Friday, May 1, 2026, our beloved Michelino, “Mike” Bianco, age 86, passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
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, May 7 in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library.
Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan

Since 2019, New Canaan’s Ned Monaghan has restored more than 400 feet of historic stone walls at a nature preserve along the Fivemile River.
Mariomi Road Split-Level Sells for $1.3 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.\ For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address.
Fire Chief: Two Carbon Monoxide Incidents on Thursday Require Medical Care

The New Canaan Fire Department on Thursday afternoon responded to two carbon monoxide or “CO” incidents, including one at Solé on Elm Street.
New Canaan There & Then: George Washington, the First Purple Heart and the Sergeant from Town

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner. It’s the oldest military decoration in American history.
Town Approves Contract for Graffiti Removal, Repainting at Talmadge Hill Train Station

The Board of Selectmen last week approved a $12,000 contract with a Stamford-based company to remove graffiti and repaint parts of the Talmadge Hill Train Station.
Sally Anne Brown, 83

We are saddened to announce that Sally Anne Brown, 83, of Norwalk, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Sally Anne lived a full and vibrant life.
Labrador Retriever ‘Maxine’ Bites Dog at Spencer’s Run

A New Canaan dog underwent a 10-day home quarantine this month after she bit an older canine at Spencer’s Run, records show.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63

Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63, of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully in her home on April 23, 2026 after a ~15-year battle with cancer.
New Canaan CARES ‘Home Tour’ Set for May 15 [Q&A]

New Canaan CARES is holding its popular annual fundraiser, the Home Tour, on May 15. We connected with the chair of the nonprofit organization’s board, Natalie Jones, ahead of the big day.

What You’re Saying …

“Well as a technical matter the compromise condo proposal provides 3+ million in funding to release a number of units…”
— Bob Juneja on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“Such a sweet man, so very sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers to his beautiful family.”
— Nez Swanberg on Michelino Bianco, 86
“So nice to see Ned recognized as the true treasure that he is. He and Valerie have contributed so…”
— Luisa Goldschmidt on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan
“Yes, you remember the days of the Vue Arnold Karp project. So many insightful comments here. Wondering…”
— Denise Luccarelli. on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“Renaissance man indeed, and also an absolute gentleman and delight. Thanks for all you and Val have done to enrich…”
— Meghan Rump on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan
“Maybe donate the credits to local folks who don't usually eat out. I like sassy, I like provocative writing…”
— Thomas Little on Who Knew: Wonder No More
“This 'compromise' completely defeats the purpose of the project. Keep the 102 units, including the critically needed affordable housing. The…”
— Anthony Donaldson on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“I also agree with Cathy’s letter. And it got me to thinking : have other towns…”
— Andrew Ault on Letter to the Editor
“Living in DC, we tried Wonder twice to our great disappointment. On night 1, we ordered a tasteless chicken souvlaki…”
— Larry Hanauer on Who Knew: Wonder No More
“My condolences to the extended Eppler family- Alicia, you didn’t know me well, but you and Ed are role models…”
— Kristy Grippi on Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63
“I am so sad to hear about Alicia. I’ve known her since West school and through high school. Always had…”
— Al Taylor on Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63
“More stories like this, please. Thank you for celebrating and bringing attention to the individuals who give so much of…”
— Megan Morales on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan
“Stone walls, daffodils, and poetry are essential components that define Ned; but the list is not complete without the addition…”
— Nathan Snyder on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan
“So appropriate to recognize Ned in this heroes series arduously working over years to preserve not only the renovation of…”
— Marcy D H McKee on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan
“I'm sharing the below information to try to clear up some of the misunderstandings that exist about the status of…”
— Bob Juneja on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“Sally Anne was a treasured member of our P.E.O. Chapter F-AC. In true P.E.O. spirit, she never said “no” to…”
— Deborah Chapman on Sally Anne Brown, 83
“I wholeheartedly agree with Cathy Kangas' letter along with Sharon and Mim's comments. Our merchants are not surviving with paid…”
— Kathy Mitchell on Letter to the Editor
“Susan was a wonderful woman, volunteered widely in New Canaan. The class of 1978 at New Canaan high school…”
— Thomas Little on Susan Phillips Boston, 65
“Fascinating story. Joseph and Barrett Hanford are buried in the New Canaan Maple Street Cemetery behind the several apartment complexes…”
— Terry Spring on New Canaan There & Then: George Washington, the First Purple Heart and the Sergeant from Town

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