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NCLT: ‘Firefly Sanctuary’ Closed for Restoration in 2026; Alternative Tour Set for July 1 at Waveny

By Valentina Baldini | 10 hours ago

A hugely popular spot to watch fireflies during the height of their summer season will be closed this year for habitat and trail restoration purposes.

The trail to the New Canaan Land Trust’s firefly sanctuary, located off of Sleepy Hollow Road, “needs some work due to water erosion on it,” according to Robin Bates-Mason, the nonprofit organization’s executive director. 

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  • Man, 46, Arrested After Using Fake ID To Try Withdrawing Bank Funds

    Police last week arrested a 46-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man after he tried to use a fake ID to withdraw money from a local bank.

  • Natalie J. MacDonald, 100

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Natalie J. MacDonald of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Stuart, Florida, on May 19, 2026.

  • ‘The Community Is Very Concerned’: South Avenue Repaving To Start in September

    A long-running construction project in New Canaan is now expected to stretch into the 2026-27 school year, officials said Tuesday, raising traffic concerns for the town.

  • Edward Allen Kangas, 81

    Edward Allen Kangas, 81, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2026 with his wife Cathy and son Scott by his side.

  • Letters to the Editor

    NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.

  • Meet Valentina Baldini, Our NCHS ‘SIP’ Intern

    Many readers will recognize the name of our New Canaan High School senior intern, Valentina Baldini, from last summer.  Our 2025 intern under a summer program generously sponsored by New Canaan’s Karp Associates, Baldini returns for the next month—her final weeks at NCHS—under the school’s hugely popular Senior Internship Program, or “SIP.” (more…)

  • New Canaan Teen Charged in Domestic Incident

    Police on Sunday evening arrested an 18-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with disorderly conduct.

  • Fire Marshal: CO Incidents in New Canaan

    [Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.] In the recent weeks there have been multiple carbon monoxide incidents in New Canaan.

  • Nicola ‘Pop’ DiFulvio, 89

    Nicola “Pop” DiFulvio beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away May 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on November 30, 1936 in Fara Filiorum Petri, Italy.  Nicola carried with him the values of hard work, loyalty and devotion to family throughout his life.  He proudly served in the Italian Military from 1959-1961 before immigrating to the United States in March of 1964 in search of a better future for his family and settled in New Canaan, CT.

  • Warrant: New Canaan Woman’s Identity Used in Theft, Fraud

    Police on April 30 arrested a 65-year-old New Jersey woman by warrant after she stole a $112,067 U.S. Treasury check from a local resident and deposited it into a Nashville bank.

  • White Oak Shade Road Antique Sells for $3.5 Million

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

  • Herbert F. Aspbury, 81

    Herbert F. Aspbury, a longtime resident of New Canaan, CT and of John’s Island, Florida died on Tuesday May 12th aged 81.  (more…)

  • New Canaan There & Then: Chester B. “Chet” Hansen, a Ringside Seat to The Greatest War

    ‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner.  The opening scene of the 1970 Academy Award-winning movie “Patton” is one of the most iconic in cinema history.  (more…)

  • Did You Hear … ?

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  • NCPD Officer Matt Blank Named ‘Lt. Stephen W. Wood Memorial 2026 Officer of the Year’ at Annual Ceremony

    Created in 2014, the New Canaan Police Department’s Lt. Stephen W. Wood Officer of the Year Award carries “special significance,” Chief John DiFederico said Thursday afternoon.

  • Town Voids $35 Parking Ticket Issued to Local Woman

    Town officials last week voided a $35 ticket issued to a local woman who’d pulled into one of the permitted spots in the Park Street Lot thinking it was free.

What You’re Saying …

  • “Our sincere appreciation to the NC Fire Department for this important advice. Several members came to our house recently to…”

    — Alan and Loni Haas on Fire Marshal: CO Incidents in New Canaan

  • “BINGO!!! A "compromise" generally involves both parties giving up something. Arnold Karps " compromise " just gives him a…”

    — James Yao on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “Thank you for this post. Very helpful. As a 20yr resident of New Canaan, I am strongly in…”

    — Glen Reid on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “Our thoughts and prayers are with the DiFulvio family. Nicola worked for our father's construction company years ago.…”

    — Lauren Cerretani on Nicola ‘Pop’ DiFulvio, 89

  • “👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”

    — Michael Dinan on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “"Save our town"? And aspire to be like "the Hamptons"?? Please Jerry. No offense to the Hamptons, but that is…”

    — William McDaniel on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “A great man!”

    — Judy gilroy on Nicola ‘Pop’ DiFulvio, 89

  • “I worked for Herb at MHT in the early ‘80’s. A genuinely decent guy. Sending sincere condolences to his family.”

    — Kathryn Mello Scudera on Herbert F. Aspbury, 81

  • “The tiebreaker to keep our P&Z appointed and not elected was cast at the CRC by the appointed Chair of…”

    — Roy Abramowitz on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “Chet served as my Election Moderator during most of my years as Registrar of Voters. He was always detail…”

    — George Cody on New Canaan There & Then: Chester B. “Chet” Hansen, a Ringside Seat to The Greatest War

  • “Misinformation is not helpful. The developer has stated they offered the “Plan A” alternative proposal. Seems like it was in…”

    — Maria Weingarten on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “Lets buy the property from Karp,.lets start a fund to buy the property. THEN WE SELL THE PROPERTY TO…”

    — Jerry camporine on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “I worked for Herb in Chase London. What a gentleman. So sorry to hear of his passing.”

    — Alan Badanes on Herbert F. Aspbury, 81

  • “Without an affordable housing component, Karp’s proposed development does not comply with our zoning regulations. If Karp no longer…”

    — David Markatos on Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street

  • “What a great way to make a difference while learning and getting involved. Great idea! I hope we can get…”

    — Miki Porta on Letters to the Editor

  • “It was my go to place for breakfast and I didn't think anything needed to be improved. I will miss…”

    — Richard Aloia on New Restaurant Planned for ‘Silvermine Market’ Space

  • “Thank you for the excellent article on Colonel Hansen and his role in New Canaan. Although I never had…”

    — Frank Luberti, Jr. on New Canaan There & Then: Chester B. “Chet” Hansen, a Ringside Seat to The Greatest War

  • “Another great article, Nick. Thank you!”

    — Danita Ostling on New Canaan There & Then: Chester B. “Chet” Hansen, a Ringside Seat to The Greatest War

  • “Nick what a wonderful story. Remember watching Victory at Sea at around 10 yrs old. Got hooked…”

    — Richard P Vachula on New Canaan There & Then: Chester B. “Chet” Hansen, a Ringside Seat to The Greatest War

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After School Art Adventures May/June

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Most-Read Past Month

  • Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street
  • Town Removes ‘Undocumented’ Third Underground Tank from Irwin House Site
  • Op-Ed: New Canaan Chose Compromise; Two or Three Neighbors Shouldn’t Stop That
  • Op-Ed: Was it Ever About Affordable Housing at Weed & Elm?
  • Mid-Divorce from Convicted Sex Offender, New Canaan Man Seeks To Evict In-Laws
  • New Canaan Women Launch ‘On Brookside’ Tabletop Rentals
  • West Road Home Sells for $6,785,000
  • Alicia O’Brien Eppler, 63
  • ‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project
  • Greenology on Main Street Closes

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