Op-Ed: LiveGirl’s Impact Centers on Evolutionary Mentorship and Opportunities

By Tahlia Scherer | 1 hour ago

[Tahlia Scherer is a 2025 New Canaan High School graduate.]

In late March of this year, I was home from Northwestern on spring break. During that week, I met for coffee with my mentor, Sheri West, CEO and founder of LiveGirl. Seated at a two-top near the LPQ cafe window, Sheri and I candidly discussed topics like imposter syndrome and career trajectories, for which she was able to offer valuable advice.

Rosemarie Andronaco Festo, 93

Rosemarie Andronaco Festo, ascended into the heavens on August 6, 2026, due to age related health complications.
Town: People Are Illegally Dumping Garbage at Playhouse Lot Compactor

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Richmond Hill Road Condo Sells for $2.8 Million

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Old Stamford Road Home Late Friday; No Injuries

New Canaan firefighters late Friday responded to a blaze in the attic of a 2005-built home on Old Stamford Road, officials say.
Gerald P. Dulski, 81

Gerald P. Dulski, 81, of New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The family extends sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Stamford Hospital who provided exemplary and attentive care in his last days, as well as his caregiver Nutchari Seepomma, whose dedication to his health and comfort in the last year is immeasurable.
Town to Repair Spinning Equipment at Mead Park Playground After Six-Year-Old Components Begin to Wobble

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Did You Hear … ?

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Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Waveny Pool Adds Safety Measures Following Vehicle Crash

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club New safety measures have been put in place at Waveny Pool following the vehicle crash that sent a car through the facility's fence earlier this summer, officials say.
Divided Commission Voids $30 Parking Ticket

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Philip Goddu Ives, 91

Philip Goddu Ives, a longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 91.
New Specialty Running, Cycling and Ski Shop ‘The Amateur’ Opens on Main Street

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
New Canaan Police See Sharp Rise in Stolen Vehicles, Thefts from Cars

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Paul Arthur Stein, 87

Paul Arthur Stein of New Canaan, CT, died peacefully in his sleep at The Greens in Wilton, CT, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Podcast: Police Chief on Enforcement of New Leaf Blower Ordinance

In this installment of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to New Canaan Police Chief John DiFederico about the department’s plans for enforcing the town’s newly adopted summertime ban on gas-powered leaf blowers (its full text can be read here under “Exhibit A”—scroll down).
Green & Tonic Faces Extensive Repairs After Flash Flood Ravages Forest Street Café

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club Green & Tonic's Forest Street location is expected to remain closed through at least August after a flash flood tore through downtown New Canaan, destroying equipment, inventory, and much of the interior of the popular café.

What You’re Saying …

“We'd welcome the first responder to our growing list of what we're building on Weed & Elm. We get calls…”
— Paul Stone on Did You Hear … ?
“Salvaging the residents possessions is above and beyond their responsibilities. Kudos to the FD.”
— Avinash Phillips on Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Old Stamford Road Home Late Friday; No Injuries
“I met Phil & Joan when I started dating Geoff in 1982. They welcomed me to the family with unconditional…”
— Barbi Ives on Philip Goddu Ives, 91
“Thank you. Deed restrictions must be honored by the Town.”
— Susan Dionne on Letter to the Editor
“The issue isn’t whether the Town Council is “required” to produce an enforcement assessment. The issue is that they passed…”
— Richard Condon on Podcast: Police Chief on Enforcement of New Leaf Blower Ordinance
“Thank you Skip! Kudos”
— Roy Abramowitz on Letter to the Editor
“The proposed Waveny project appears to face fundamental obstacles that should be evaluated before any taxpayer funds are committed. I…”
— Robert Young on Letter to the Editor
“I think it's time WLN drops this plan. Or do we have to spend time on this like…”
— Richard P Vachula on Letter to the Editor
“There is no requirement for the Town Council to produce an assessment like this before passing an ordinance, so you…”
— John Seel on Podcast: Police Chief on Enforcement of New Leaf Blower Ordinance
“Thank you for being thorough precise about the deed restrictions. Hopefully this will remain pristine & not be developed. In…”
— Marcy D H McKee on Letter to the Editor
“Thank you, Skip. That this location would be considered and even supported by leading members of our town feels like…”
— Danielle Edwards on Letter to the Editor
“Does that mean the Steve Benko Waveny Car Wash has closed it's fences?”
— George Cody on Waveny Pool Adds Safety Measures Following Vehicle Crash
“Oh, Sue and family - so very sorry for your loss. I am certain Catherine is with Vin, pain-free and…”
— Tom O'Dea on Catherine Socci Scheurle, 56
“This is a beautifully written obituary, I didn't know Catherine but I feel as though I came to know her…”
— Michael Dinan on Catherine Socci Scheurle, 56
“Phil liked to laugh, often at himself. He was fun to be with. He cared about people and about our…”
— Peter Hanson on Philip Goddu Ives, 91
“New Canaan lost a true gentlemen with Phil Ives passing. To the Ives Family, please accept my deepest condolences and…”
— Chris Schipper on Philip Goddu Ives, 91
“Thank you for documenting the history of the house(s) at 255 Brushy Ridge Road. My grandparents, Bill & Dot, worked…”
— John Cropp on New Canaan Now & Then: Rose Hill
“Always good to think ahead for possible problems. However, is there access for an ambulance if needed?”
— Mimi Dickerson on Waveny Pool Adds Safety Measures Following Vehicle Crash
“What a great life Phil lived for 91 years. Loving husband, devoted and supportive father, father-in-law, grandfather and treasured…”
— Michael D. Hobbs on Philip Goddu Ives, 91

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Movie Musicals Summer Camp with Kx2 at the Carriage Barn

August 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Materials Studio for Children

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