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By Valentina Fuentes Jimenez | 5 hours ago

A Stamford woman who said she had not visited downtown New Canaan since the town installed parking meters had her $60 ticket voided unanimously by the Parking Commission at its most recent meeting, after raising a pointed question about the visibility of the signs on Elm Street.

Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr., 87

Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr., age 87, of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026 after living with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's Disease for several years.
Letter to the Editor

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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…)
Town To Be Reimbursed $73,500 to Drain and Refill Steve Benko Pool After Crash During NCHS Graduation

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at its regular meeting last week to approve a $73,500 contract with Stamford-based company for the emergency draining and refilling of the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny, following the June 16 incident in which a man drove into the pool during the New Canaan High School graduation ceremony. (more…)
Referendum Fails; Summertime Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Takes Effect

New Canaan’s summertime ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is now in effect, following a referendum vote Saturday.
Horton Lane Colonial Sells for $2,725,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
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Waveny LifeCare Network Unveils Proposal for 150-Unit Senior Living Community at ‘Mulch Pile’ Site

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club.
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‘Splash of Pink’ on Elm Street Closes

Lilly Pulitzer Splash of Pink, an Elm Street shop featuring women’s clothing and apparel, closed its doors this week after seven years, according to its owner.
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Kevin McGovern, 61

Kevin McGovern, 61, of Wilton, Connecticut, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2026.
‘Pesca’ Peruvian Restaurant on Main Street To Close This Weekend

Pesca Peruvian Bistro, a well-liked restaurant that opened on Main Street nearly eight years ago, is closing this week.
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Barbara Anne Miller, 86

Barbara Anne Miller passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. (more…)
Divided Commission Voids $30 Elm Street Parking Ticket for Norwalk Woman Who Was Unaware of Paid Parking Change

A Norwalk woman who said she was unaware that parking on Elm Street had changed from free to paid had her ticket voided by the New Canaan Parking Commission on a divided vote.

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