New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

Free Family Drop-In: Spring Wonderland

Weekly Plant Clinic with UCONN Master Gardeners at New Canaan Library

Jumpin’ Jams at Grace Farms

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By Nick Williams, Board Governor, New Canaan Museum and Historical Society | 45 mins ago

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner.

On Feb. 11, 1960, Jack Paar, America’s first late-night television king and the second host of NBC’s Tonight Show, on the cover of both Life and Time magazines and at the height of his fame and power, did the unthinkable: He quit his job. In tears. And in front of a live studio audience in Studio 6B of the NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York.

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Letter to the Editor

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

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

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Kathryn ‘Tinka’ Hawkins Goslee

Kathryn “Tinka” Hawkins Goslee passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026 after suffering a long debilitating illness.
‘Juneteenth’ Celebration Set for June 19 at Waveny

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

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‘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."

“Jason I appreciate the clarification on structural issues, and your insight as a member of the Building Committee. No…”
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“Thank you David for your informative letter in support of the Valles pool. I would also like to thank all…”
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“As a reminder this is a private non-profit - if people don't like their decision, they don't have to be…”
— Scott Tarlow on Letter to the Editor
“Glad this is all out in the open before any commitments are made. The playhouse and $300MM of BOE suggested…”
— Robert C Young on Letter to the Editor
“David, Thanks for your note. I am responding in my capacities as YMCA Board and Building Committee member…”
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“Thank you, Richard. Exactly.”
— Leslie Pratch on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“It would be fantastic were the Y to hold an open forum to discuss the issue, but to date they…”
— Leslie Pratch on Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
“David, Thank you on behalf of the community for your detailed and thoughtful analysis. I wonder whether…”
— Robert Russell on Letter to the Editor
“You can still sign the "Save Valles Pool" petition: https://savevallespool.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSVFpdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4MoAmHetQejBlcoSEQKzZCej8B2heHZDhAXRW8R5yjcIPaD2a5RC5oxl6eU_aem_aPS7HAgbsCrEdzj6XmzLzA”
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“Even though I moved back to Switzerland in 2023 after 44 years in New Canaan, I remember my visits to…”
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“I realized recently how fortunate we swimmers are at the New Canaan YMCA when I was staying in New York…”
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“Congratulations to the NCCF for once again demonstrating that 'sharing is caring.'”
— Alan Haas on NCCF Awards More Than $1.25 Million in Grants
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— 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…”
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“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…”
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