‘Juneteenth’ Celebration Set for June 19 at Waveny

America 250: Visions and Voices Exhibit Opening Reception at The Norwalk Art Space

Open Arts Studio: Architectural Drawing

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By Valentina Baldini | 23 hours ago

A popular community event that marks a federal holiday celebrating freedom is coming to a new venue this month: Waveny Park.

Every year, local nonprofit organization Stand Together Against Racism hosts a picnic to celebrate Juneteenth.

Superintendent: Saxe Undergoes 30 Minutes of ‘Sheltering In Place’ Wednesday Morning

Students, faculty and staff at Saxe Middle School underwent about 30 minutes of “sheltering in place” Wednesday morning after the Farm Road facility “received a non-credible, anonymous communication,” according to the superintendent of schools.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com received the following letter.
Tinka Goslee

Tinka Goslee passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026 after suffering a long debilitating illness.
Frances Rende Zaccagnino, 93

Frances Rende Zaccagnino, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
NCCF Awards More Than $1.25 Million in Grants

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.

“You can still sign the "Save Valles Pool" petition: https://savevallespool.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSVFpdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4MoAmHetQejBlcoSEQKzZCej8B2heHZDhAXRW8R5yjcIPaD2a5RC5oxl6eU_aem_aPS7HAgbsCrEdzj6XmzLzA”
— Barbara Newman on Letter to the Editor
“Even though I moved back to Switzerland in 2023 after 44 years in New Canaan, I remember my visits to…”
— Marian Murphy on ‘Come In and Enjoy’: Public Welcome to Spectacular Lee Garden on Chichester Road
“I realized recently how fortunate we swimmers are at the New Canaan YMCA when I was staying in New York…”
— Debbie Seaman on Letter to the Editor
“Congratulations to the NCCF for once again demonstrating that 'sharing is caring.'”
— Alan Haas on NCCF Awards More Than $1.25 Million in Grants
“Nancy, please go to https://savevallespool.com/petition for the petition and help us spread the word!”
— Leslie Pratch on Letter to the Editor
“Is Craig Panzano …available”
— Arnold Karp on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Stop the YMCA from doing more harm to the Town again. The YMCA has already done 2…”
— Peter Nemiroff on Letter to the Editor
“The only perspective a Board member should be providing right now is a clear explanation of why the YMCA announced…”
— Richard Condon on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Dear Editor, The potential closing of the Valles pool will indeed impact all ages in the community. Every…”
— Kathleen Murphy on Letter to the Editor
“i'm sorry it's hard to hear, but you and Margaret have been the lead voices in some unpopular decisions.,…”
— Margaret Roscoe on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“As a member of the YMCA Board, I wanted to share a brief perspective. I understand why…”
— Miranda Kalinowski on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“A small minority of local people such as Mr. Riccardi, cited in the department of justice article get caught in…”
— Thomas Little on Lake Wind Road Home Sells for $3,825,000
“I am a long-time New Canaan resident, YMCA member and currently serve as the President of the New Canaan YMCA…”
— Chris Pohle on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“I appreciate the time and care that has gone into evaluating the future of the Valles Pool. I also want…”
— Richard Condon on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“I so appreciate this letter. I have been a swimmer at the Y since the 1980s, was not given the…”
— Nancy J. Kolodny, LCSW on Letter to the Editor
“Thank you, Diane! I couldn't agree more. There is so much discussion about mental health, and for me, swimming has…”
— Magdalena Gorzkowicz on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“NCY Whirlwind Diving is arguably New Canaan's most successful sports program if measured by proportion of athletes recruited to college.…”
— Charlie Moore on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“When you hear 'YMCA, you can't help but think of The Village People, quickly followed by fond associations of a…”
— Amy Murphy Carroll on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“Thank you New Canaan Community Foundation and all of your staff and volunteers.”
— Russell Barksdale on NCCF Awards More Than $1.25 Million in Grants

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