‘Morning Movie Club’ Heads Into Third Season at New Canaan Playhouse

By Valentina Fuentes Jimenez | 1 hour ago

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.

The Morning Movie Club, which brings first-run films to the New Canaan Playhouse on Tuesday mornings with no previews and a 10 a.m. sharp start, is heading into its third season in New Canaan next month.

DUI: Wrong-Way Driver Tests at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit

Police on Aug.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
George Henry Webb, Jr., 94

George Henry Webb, Jr., (94) of Princeton, New Jersey and former resident of Darien and New Canaan, CT died on August 14, 2026 after a brief illness at the PennMed Hospital. (more…)
Doppio Marks First Year on Main Street With a Focus on Food, Community and Growth

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter.
Michael Glynne Allen, 88

Michael Glynne Allen, 88, passed away peacefully on August 10th at Stamford Hospital. He leaves behind his much-loved partner of 22 years, Joan Gray, his son Mark Allen and his wife Jody Allen, daughter Sarah Allen Cruz and her husband Dinis Cruz and grandchildren Sophia Cruz and Emily Cruz. (more…)
Bowery Road Home Sells for $2,702,500

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
NCHS Student Launches Fundraiser to Support Marine Life Education

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club A New Canaan High School student is spending part of her summer raising money to help more students gain access to hands-on education about the Long Island Sound.
‘The Worst That We’ve Ever Seen It’: July 21 Flash Flooding Damaged Waveny House Basement and Three Other Town Buildings

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Did You Hear … ?

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New Canaan Chamber of Commerce To Host ‘Taste of the Town Stroll’ Aug. 20

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Bus Crashes into Platform Canopy at Train Station, Causing Nearly $20,000 in Damage

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club.
New Canaan Teen Charged After Fleeing Scene of Crash

Police on July 31 arrested an 18-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with evading responsibility following a car crash.
Lia McCarthy deNey, 64

May 3, 1962 – July 31, 2026 With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Lia McCarthy deNey, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Town Aims to Complete Most South Avenue Paving Before School Starts

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club.
Op-Ed: LiveGirl’s Impact Centers on Evolutionary Mentorship and Opportunities

[Tahlia Scherer is a 2025 New Canaan High School graduate.] In late March of this year, I was home from Northwestern on spring break.

What You’re Saying …

“I am Julie Kellam and my parents bought 255 Brushy Ridge Road estate (20 acres) in 1946 for $50,000.…”
— Julie Kellam on New Canaan Now & Then: Rose Hill
“When Mary was killed there was a shift in my 11 year old mind....that monsters were real. It changed…”
— Karen L Jensen-Merchant on New Canaan There & Then: A Cold Case—The Tragic Murder of Mary Mount
“I was fortunate to spend some time with Phil over the past five years. We shared a connection to Rockport,…”
— Brendan Hayes on Philip Goddu Ives, 91
“The three second rule: When the back bumper of the car in front of you crosses a crack in…”
— Fanny Moran on Bus Crashes into Platform Canopy at Train Station, Causing Nearly $20,000 in Damage
“There should be better options such as the multi-generational housing they've built in Scandinavia with lots of recreational facilities.…”
— Thomas Little on Letter to the Editor
“Heard some town insiders. You know who, have already put up money to buy into the deal. Pathetic.…”
— Roy Abramowitz on Letter to the Editor
“Congratulations, Tahlia, on such a beautifully written piece! We appreciate all you did for LiveGirl this summer.”
— Sheri West on Op-Ed: LiveGirl’s Impact Centers on Evolutionary Mentorship and Opportunities
“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

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