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More than 5,000 in New Canaan lost power Wednesday around midday after a problem at one of Eversource utility’s substations caused a town-wide blackout, officials say.

In a 1 p.m. update, Emergency Management Director Russ Kimes said Eversource reported that problems at the utility company’s substation caused the outage, affecting 5,302 customers—about 61% of households in town.

‘You Do the Best You Can’: Town Addresses Waveny Fireworks Decision

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John R. Flinn, 93

December 15, 1932 – July 6, 2026 John, 93, of New Canaan, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
New Canaan Police Officer Clinton Jarvis Is Seeking a Kidney Donor

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Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Stand-by Generator Hazards

[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.] As we continue to deal with the aftermath of the July 4th storm, it is a good time to review generator safety.
New Canaan Man, 38, Charged with DUI

Police last week arrested a 38-year-old Cheese Spring Road man and charged him with driving under the influence.
New Canaan Filmmaker Launches ‘Try Anyway’ Summer Creative Workshops for Young Writers

Local filmmaker, writer and educator Claire Ayoub is helping young storytellers discover their voices through her new Try Anyway Creative Workshops, a summer program that blends creative writing, screenwriting and directing into an encouraging, hands-on experience for students in grades 4 through 7.
Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District

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DUI: Man, 40, Tests at Nearly Four Times Legal Limit

Police last week arrested a 40-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man and charged him with driving under the influence, drinking while driving and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
‘Teen Pause’ Club Gives NCHS Students a Much-Needed Place to Decompress

When Scarlett Stewart arrived at New Canaan High School as a ninth grader, she found herself struggling with anxiety that she didn’t know how to manage.
‘Matilda’ Opens July 10 at Summer Theatre of New Canaan: Q&A with Melody Libonati

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan is putting on "Matilda" this summer, running July 10 through 26 at New Canaan High School.
Frogtown Road Colonial Sells for $3.6 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Notice of Intent To Demolish

Notice is hereby given that an application for a permit to demolish has been filed in the office of the New Canaan Building Official and is currently pending and is available for public inspection. (more…)
Following Storm, More Than Half of New Canaan Without Power on Sunday [UPDATED]

Updated 4:45 p.m. Sunday At 4:45 p.m. Sunday, 27.7% of New Canaan homes remained without power, according to Eversource.

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— Susan O'Shea on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier
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— Kim Frieders on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier
“This is such an honor and brilliant move! My father would be so delighted by this move. Thank you to…”
— Albert Flynn DeSilver on Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District
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— Roy Abramowitz on New Canaan Police Officer Clinton Jarvis Is Seeking a Kidney Donor
“The testing is so easy! Let's find a match, New Canaan.”
— Hilary Ormond on New Canaan Police Officer Clinton Jarvis Is Seeking a Kidney Donor
“Very happy to hear it! These are some beautiful and culturally important houses that should continue to be celebrated appreciated…”
— Serena DeSilver on Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District
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— William Chaffey on New Canaan Police Officer Clinton Jarvis Is Seeking a Kidney Donor
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— Deborah Shaw on Quiet Heroes of New Canaan: Josh Trepanier
“You three girls are GREAT! Thank you so much.”
— Susan O'Shea on ‘Teen Pause’ Club Gives NCHS Students a Much-Needed Place to Decompress
“Thing is, Angelo, that's what happens now for more people than you know (kind of the whole point of Irene's…”
— Michael Dinan on Letter to the Editor
“Thank you Kaitlyn, Lux and Scarlett!”
— Monica Capela on ‘Teen Pause’ Club Gives NCHS Students a Much-Needed Place to Decompress
“Thank you. This is an excellent perspective. The wonderful spectacle of fireworks is something that some individuals cannot experience in…”
— Monica Capela on Letter to the Editor
“Very grateful for this thoughtful article that highlights difficulties and needs for those that are so often overlooked. We don’t…”
— Monica Capela on Letter to the Editor
“Thanks for the advice Mike, but I probably would not be in attendance to that type of show. In…”
— Angelo Cerbone on Letter to the Editor
“Wow! Congratulations, New Canaan!”
— Monica Capela on Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District
“And it also has the wonderful Lee Garden!”
— Jill Ernst on Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District
“Delighted to have this new addition to the National Trust! Well done, NCPA and Susan - and thanks too!”
— Lyn Chivvis on Chichester Road Historic District Becomes New Canaan’s First National Register Historic District
“Tradition is one thing and progress is another. They don't have to clash. Just because fireworks became a tradition at…”
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