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By Michael Dinan | 6 hours ago

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.

Here’s our exchange.

Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That

[Arnold Karp is managing principal of 751 Weed Street LLC.] This week, shovels are going into the ground at 751 Weed Street and one of two projects are going to be built. The 102 unit version has already been fully approved by the courts.
Town Removes ‘Undocumented’ Third Underground Tank from Irwin House Site

Town officials last week began removing an “undocumented” underground storage tank from the site of the former Irwin House, a project that should be finished mid-May.
New Canaan Women Launch ‘On Brookside’ Tabletop Rentals

It all started with a book club.
Greenology on Main Street Closes

A plant-based restaurant that opened five years ago in downtown New Canaan closed this past weekend.
NCHS Q3 Honor, High Honor Rolls

What follows are the New Canaan High School third quarter Honor and High Honor rolls, as provided by the district.
‘Next to Normal’ in the Next Station to Heaven

[Paula Winicur is a marriage and family therapist licensed in Connecticut and New York, with a private practice in New Canaan.] Long known for its warmth, friendly vibe and strength of community, New Canaan was monikered in the late 1800s as the Next Station to Heaven; all attributes that continue to characterize it today.
Man, 66, Arrested in Connection with Year-Ago Incident

Police last week arrested a 66-year-old homeless man who had been charged one year ago with threatening and breach of peace.
Dans Highway Colonial Sells for $2.8 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: Philip Johnson and Country Living in New Canaan

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner. Philip Cortelyou Johnson had a mischievous, even wicked sense of humor.
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Man, 74, Charged in Theft of Eyeglasses

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‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project

Saying delays and cost overruns on the Waveny House elevator project are unacceptable, members of the Board of Selectmen this week called for more transparency from Public Works officials, a specific number for how much it has already cost and regular updates on the widely anticipated installation. (more…)
D.A.R. Plants Cherry Trees at Lakeview Cemetery on Earth Day

Representatives from Lakeview Cemetery, the New Canaan Department of Public Works and the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered outside the cemetery’s Main Street entrance on Wednesday morning to plant a pair of cherry trees on Earth Day.
Letters to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.
‘May Fair’ Is Coming May 8-9 [Q&A]

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New Canaan Man, 36, Charged with Breach of Peace

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“Mr. Karp, Will you please provide more information to the readers about this compromise? I'm sure many people, like…”
— Daniel Howard on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“The California Burger was our favorite for a Friday night take-out. I hope this decision wasn't impacted by the parking…”
— Regina Walsh on Greenology on Main Street Closes
“I’ve practiced yoga for 25 years. In all that time, I’ve never witnessed anything quite so gymnastically try-hard as an…”
— Laura Ault on Letter to the Editor
“Fantastic writing! A paint a beautiful picture of mood and atmosphere.”
— Martin Skrelunas on New Canaan There & Then: Philip Johnson and Country Living in New Canaan
“I'm truly saddened to hear this. Greenology had fantastic iced coffee, and that macro bowl was unbeatable for lunch. It…”
— Laura Ault on Greenology on Main Street Closes
“Greenology will be missed. Its great coffee and welcoming atmosphere made it my preferred conference room for meetings.…”
— David Shea on Greenology on Main Street Closes
“Best healthy plant based restaurant in NC. Much needed option . Come back soon. Many will miss the ambiance…”
— Marcy D H McKee on Greenology on Main Street Closes
“The irony is that the town by all means is very happy to host an event that sees 700-1500 high…”
— Ben Ognibene on Letter to the Editor
“This is so patently absurd. Some people just take the steps. Others really should. Some people can't…”
— Chris DeMuth Jr on ‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project
“Excited to see a $4 million elevator. Imagining Trump Tower style gold.”
— Chris DeMuth Jr on ‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project
“It’s still so funny to me the whole “but the impact on landscapers!” defense, as if that is reason enough…”
— Andrew Ault on Letter to the Editor
“Wonderful article and photos! New Canaan is so lucky to have the Glass House campus! Both Philip Johnson…”
— Terry Spring on New Canaan There & Then: Philip Johnson and Country Living in New Canaan
“Gas-powered leaf blowers should be restricted for the same reason smoking was ultimately banned on airplanes: one person’s convenience should…”
— William Butler on Letter to the Editor
“Highlights further that the proposed ban is nothing more than a symbolic gesture. More about idealogy than noise or health.”
— Richard Condon on Letter to the Editor
“Agree with Ben. Chainsaws fall in the same category as blowers. Mowers are similar with bigger engines and are noisier.…”
— Avinash Phillips on Letter to the Editor
“Nick, for an M&A lawyer you’re a pretty darned good writer. Thanks for this addition to your fine string…”
— John Clarke on New Canaan There & Then: Philip Johnson and Country Living in New Canaan
“Thank you John. Chainsaws are basically the same 2-stroke engines as in a leaf blower. Generators, and backhoes…”
— Ben Ognibene on Letter to the Editor
“Great story Nick! Informative, historical, evocative and unique to New Canaan. Always enjoying Friday's There & Then - thanks.”
— Tom Reynolds on New Canaan There & Then: Philip Johnson and Country Living in New Canaan
“$4M for an elevator is ludicrous. Just because it is on budget, doesn't make it right. No one in their…”
— Avinash Phillips on ‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project

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