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By Valentina Baldini | 8 hours ago

The New Canaan Community Foundation on Monday announced that it’s awarding more than $1.25 million in grants this year—a total that the nonprofit organization believes is a record high.

New Canaan Man Trips on Brick on Elm Street, Sues Town

A New Canaan man who tripped on a jutting brick on Elm Street two years ago and fell on the sidewalk is suing the town.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com received the following letter.
‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road

A vast and unique garden in New Canaan that’s open to the public recently finished its final bloom, inviting visitors to a spectacular experience.
Warrant: Following Dispute, Man Sent Threatening Text Messages to New Canaan Family

New Canaan Police on May 19 arrested a 54-year-old man by warrant in connection with a series of expletive-laden, threatening text messages that had been sent following a dispute in January.
Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

[Margaret Riley is CEO of the New Canaan YMCA] Dear friends, I have had the privilege of leading our amazing YMCA for the last five years.
‘Stay Away from Wildlife’: Animal Control Issues Warning as Summer Nears

As summer nears, New Canaan residents should be aware of wildlife that emerges in the warmer weather, officials say. Officer Sean Godejohn, head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section, noted that the town has “coyotes, bobcats, deer and the occasional bear."
Letters to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters.
Referendum Filing Pauses Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

New Canaan’s newly adopted ban on the summer use of gas-powered leaf blowers is not in effect, officials say, as opponents have filed for a referendum vote on the measure.
‘We’re So Thankful’: The Adirondack Store on Elm Street To Close Friday

The Adirondack Store, a beloved retail shop and café that opened on Elm Street seven years ago, is closing its doors this week, the business’s owners say.
Town To Replace Southwood Drive Sidewalks

The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved a contract with a Rocky Hill-based company to replace the sidewalk on Southwood Drive.
New Canaan Woman, 62, Charged with Interfering with a 911 Call

Police on Sunday night arrested a 62-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with interfering with a 911 call and disorderly conduct. (more…)
Selectman: Town Should Plant Screening Trees on Rights-of-Way at Weed and Elm

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.

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— Corinne Johnson on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Suzanne thanks for the information. What a story don't remember seeing it anywhere. Everyone should read it.”
— Richard P Vachula on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000
“I am a daily early morning (5:30 am) lap swimmer at the Y. While we are not organized group, we…”
— Diane Nelson on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Thank you to the many Beautification League members who care for these special gardens. We are so fortunate to have…”
— Barbara Strong on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“Nick, According to the Y's website, Craig Panzano served as Executive Director from 2004-2021:…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Tons of on street parking in that lovely neighborhood if you can’t get into the small lot. Particularly beautiful approach…”
— Terry Dinan on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“The NC Beautification League volunteers give bountiful amount of hours and love to maintain this special garden. Bring a picnic,…”
— Kathleen Murphy on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“My daughter was with the Aquianas and it was a great experience. She learned team building, underwater endurance and above…”
— Avinash Phillips on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
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— Suzanne Jonker on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000
“I have been a member of the Y for almost 20 years, am a current master’s swimmer and have two…”
— Christie Anbar on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Forty five years ago we moved to New Canaan with two young babes. Our 4 year old son needed…”
— Kevin and Mim Moynihan on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
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— Pavla Levin on Town Council Votes 8-4 To Pass Summertime Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in New Canaan
“The view that has been expressed by Margaret, the director of the Y is that competitive athletics are not part…”
— Nick Pastushan on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“A real treasure for New Canaan! It should not be a secret.”
— Jill Ernst on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“We think of it as New Canaan's Secret Garden. Children in the neighborhood look for, and build tiny fairy houses.…”
— Faith Kerchoff on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“Lee Garden is a very special place and one of New Canaan’s gems that should not remain entirely hidden. This…”
— Christina T Fagerstal on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“Agree! Since 1981 the artistic and Nationally-ranked New Canaan Aquianas swim team was based in the New Canaan Y. Then…”
— Betty J. Lovastik on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“This was a foreclosure sale by M+T Bank. Otherwise it probably would have sold for more. Foreclosure…”
— Richard P Vachula on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000
“and please welcome back the New Canaan Aquianas! this season our athletes drove to Wilton Y, Italian Center,…”
— Margaret Roscoe on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool

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