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  • Canoe Hill Road Colonial Sells for $3 Million

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

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

What You’re Saying …

  • “Nick will be presenting a Lunch and Learn at the Museum on Tuesday from 12-1 on the movie, 1776, Fact…”

    — Whitney Williams on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “In the late 1990's, I was at the High Ridge Shopping Center in Stamford, where the Barnes and Noble is…”

    — Asa Dorfman on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “There was this feature on the Jack Paar house a few years ago: https://www.ctinsider.com/realestate/article/nbc-tonight-show-jack-paar-new-canaan-ct-house-18578599.php”

    — Thomas Little on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “Nick, I wish you would do a podcast. I have limited time and energy to read long articles, but would…”

    — Toddy Turrentine on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “Thank you, Mr. Konidaris, for a reasonable, civil approach and explanation. The balancing of objective facts about an aging…”

    — Thomas Clauss on Letter to the Editor

  • “Jason Thank you for the response. I understand the need for long‑range planning and agree that fiduciary responsibility requires…”

    — Richard Condon on Letter to the Editor

  • “Great article Nick! I had the pleasure of helping Susan Goodman, the best caterer in town back in the…”

    — Meredith Bach on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “My primary concern with substantially reducing the NCY’s aquatic footprint is that it will likely disproportionately impact everyday, non-competitive swimmers,…”

    — Greg Smith on Letter to the Editor

  • “Nick, Your excellent contributions to our knowledge of New Canaan's history are greatly appreciated. Enjoy your summer off. We…”

    — Paul Pureka on New Canaan There & Then: Before ‘Johnny,’ There Was ‘Jack’

  • “Hi Richard, Fortunately, this is not a Cracker Barrel scenario, though I can see why the…”

    — Jason Konidaris on Letter to the Editor

  • “Sounds amazing! Unfortunately, I had not heard about it until now. I wonder if we could get the orchestra to…”

    — Erik Scott on Letter to the Editor

  • “Jason I appreciate the clarification on structural issues, and your insight as a member of the Building Committee. No…”

    — Richard Condon on Letter to the Editor

  • “Thank you David for your informative letter in support of the Valles pool. I would also like to thank all…”

    — Anne Goebel on Letter to the Editor

  • “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…”

    — Jason Konidaris on Letter to the Editor

  • “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

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Sun 14

CT Stage Co Presents: What the Constitution Means to Me

June 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 14

Martha Graham Dance Company – Two performances

June 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mon 15

The Nature of Gardening at the New York Botanical Garden

June 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Most-Read Past Month

  • ‘We’ve All Endured Four Years of Agony’: P&Z Gives Formal Approval for 102-Unit Affordable Structure at Weed and Elm
  • Op-Ed: Deceit on Weed Street
  • Town Council Votes 8-4 To Pass Summertime Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in New Canaan
  • ‘Serving with Dignity’: New Canaan Woman Launches ‘God’s Acre Concierge’
  • Op-Ed: An Update from the YMCA on the Valles Pool
  • New Canaan There & Then: John & Carolyn Kennedy, the New Canaan Couple That Might Have Been
  • Warrant: New Canaan Man Arrested After Threatening Kill His Wife in Her Sleep
  • ‘We’re So Thankful’: The Adirondack Store on Elm Street To Close Friday
  • New Canaan Teen Charged in Domestic Incident
  • Warrant: Following Dispute, Man Sent Threatening Text Messages to New Canaan Family

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