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By Michael Dinan | 13 hours ago

One of New Canaan’s top elected officials said Tuesday that the town should prioritize the planting of trees at Weed and Elm Streets to screen the building project that emerges there.

Warrant: New Canaan Man Arrested After Threatening Kill His Wife in Her Sleep

Police last week arrested a 48-year-old New Canaan man by warrant after receiving a report earlier in the day that he’d threatened to kill his wife in her sleep.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Town Hires 103 Part-Time Summer Workers

The Board of Selectmen at its most recent meeting voted in favor of hiring more than 100 part-time employees for the 2026 summer recreation season.
Assault Charge for New Canaan Woman, 39

Police last Thursday arrested a 39-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with disorderly conduct and third-degree assault. (more…)
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, June 4 in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library.
‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’

A longtime New Canaan resident has launched a new business designed to help local families in need of home healthcare services.
South Avenue Split-Level Sells for $1.8 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Letter: Thank You, New Canaan

I have been privileged to serve the residents of New Canaan for the past 25 years.
New Canaan There & Then: John & Carolyn Kennedy, the New Canaan Couple That Might Have Been

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner. Within days of the tragedy that summer of 1999, the New York Post carried the intriguing story that the beautiful young couple were under contract to purchase property in New Canaan. The story, titled in the Post’s inimitable way, “Estate Would Have Been Great for Kids," was uncharacteristically fact specific: (more…)
Waveny LifeCare Network ‘Breaks Ground’ on New Rehab Center

Waveny LifeCare Network—a venerable nonprofit that provides a continuum of care for seniors—this week “broke ground” on a widely anticipated new facility in New Canaan.
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‘Preserving This Treasure’: Merritt Parkway Exhibition on at New Canaan Library

A new exhibition based on a historic local roadway has opened at New Canaan Library.
‘We’ve All Endured Four Years of Agony’: P&Z Gives Formal Approval for 102-Unit Affordable Structure at Weed and Elm

Bemoaning what the Planning & Zoning Commission’s chair characterized as the failure of a local developer and legal “intervenors” to negotiate an alternative project, the appointed body this week voted to approve a 102-unit affordable housing complex at Weed and Elm Streets, as required by a state Superior Court judge.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
‘My Favorite Time’: The Glass House ‘Summer Party’ Set for June 6

A world-famous architectural wonder in New Canaan- the primary National Trust for Historic Preservation Site in Connecticut- is preparing to hold its sole annual fundraiser.

“Thank-you very much for this constructive reminder. I really appreciate you promoting better discourse in our community.”
— Christina T Fagerstal on Letter to the Editor
“What a refreshing perspective, Emily!”
— Chrissy Hewitt on Letter to the Editor
“Well said, Emily!”
— Peter Hanson on Letter to the Editor
“As someone who worked with and watched her perform her duties, I can affirm that her care and concern was…”
— Jill St. John on ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
“The ban should apply only to commercial landscapers - anecdotal evidence suggests that the vast majority of residents have their…”
— David Shea on Town Council Votes 8-4 To Pass Summertime Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in New Canaan
“Thank you, Emily! Well stated.”
— Fanny Moran on Letter to the Editor
“Wonderful comment, Emily. Thank you for the reminder.”
— Ben Bilus on Letter to the Editor
“Well said, Emily. Thank you for your admonition, and your encouragement to speak respectfully with each other. Admitted disagreement, the…”
— Eric Thunem on Letter to the Editor
“Thank you Emily! It lifts my spirits when people like you, who I believe represent the majority of New…”
— Jennifer Zonis on Letter to the Editor
“Emily, This is very well said. We are fortunate to live in a community where people care…”
— Courtney Galvan on Letter to the Editor
“Go Katerina Go!!!”
— Helen Risom Belluschi on ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
“Mom was a resident at The Inn when Katarina was Executive Director. Simply put, Katarina is the best, and God's…”
— Brian Dignan on ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
“Best with the new 'bundle' lucky you! I recall New Canaan without a community center....what a wonder to have…”
— Terry Spring on Letter: Thank You, New Canaan
“Katarina is exceptional in guiding families as they search for appropriate placements for their family members. I have worked…”
— Patrice LaSusa on ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
“Hi Aggie, some of my favorite memories are of Lapham. You will be missed. Thank you for 25 years.…”
— Stella Lowry on Letter: Thank You, New Canaan
“Aggie, you are a gem. Best of luck embarking on your next chapter. We will all miss you.”
— Betsy Bilus on Letter: Thank You, New Canaan
“A well-deserved retirement. You will be missed at Lapham. Your dedication and care for everyone who walked through those doors…”
— Robin Bates-Mason on Letter: Thank You, New Canaan
“I love this idea and grateful to have it in our community. Good luck and thank you for creating…”
— Laura Pollock on ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
“Hi Aggie! Thank you so much for sharing all your spirit and talents over the years. Its been a pleasure…”
— BJ Flagg on Letter: Thank You, New Canaan

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