Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Ned Monaghan

By Michael Dinan | 20 hours ago

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.

Even creating his own tools to move heavier boulders, Monaghan has worked without fanfare at the New Canaan Land Trust’s Donaldson & Maloney Preserve, according to the nonprofit organization’s executive director, Robin Bates-Mason, who nominated him for this series.

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.
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.

What You’re Saying …

“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
“My deepest condolences to the Brown Family and Sally’s brothers Bruce and Allen, and her beloved sister Patrice. What a…”
— Lorraine & Frank Fittipaldi on Sally Anne Brown, 83
“Fascinating read, Nick! Thank you!”
— William W. Walbert on New Canaan There & Then: George Washington, the First Purple Heart and the Sergeant from Town
“Exactly, Sasha! This is why Merritt Village aka: The Vue was built with approximately 99 market-rate "luxury" units…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“The loss of home rule is tragic to developers and distant legislator's .New Canaan Village came about from generations…”
— Jack Trifero on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“I wonder if the Town has explored buying the project from the developer and turning it into a park or…”
— Anthony J. Vogel on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“This fiasco is a prime example of you get what you vote for. The eyes wide shut crowd keep voting…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“Effectively then, this real estate operator has removed the affordable housing aspect entirely, using 8-30g litigation to convert a rental…”
— David E. Moran on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
“If it wasn't Mr. Karp, it would be someone else. He didn't create the game, he is just playing it.…”
— Eric Stiles on Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That

Events

Tue 05

Dance On The Green: Classic Variations by NEAD Students

May 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Tue 05

Movie Screening: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tue 05

HAYVN LIVE: An Evening with James Frey, Bestselling Author

May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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