Y Closes ‘Valles Pool’ As Roof Project Gets Underway, Winter Reopening Possible with Summer ‘27 Completion Date

By Michael Dinan | 5 hours ago

A widely anticipated project to repair and restore a heavily used swimming and diving pool at the New Canaan YMCA is underway, officials say, with the first phase of “shoring” the facility expected to be completed by late November.

Warrant: New Canaan Man, 36, Punched Passerby on South Avenue

Police on Aug.
Letter to the Editor

NewCanaanite.com received the following letter.
Canoe Hill Road Homeowner Proposes Two-Lot Subdivision

The owners of a 4.74-acre property on Canoe Hill Road are seeking permission to subdivide the parcel into two lots.
Police Chief: Back-to-School Traffic Safety and E-Bike Awareness

[John DiFederico is chief of New Canaan Police.] As the 2026–2027 school year begins, the New Canaan Police Department wants to ensure that every student, parent, pedestrian, and commuter travels safely across town.
Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Cooper, 92

Charles A. “Chuck” Cooper passed away peacefully at home in New Canaan, CT on Monday, April 20th at the age of 92. (more…)
‘It’s a Movement’: New Canaan Parent Support Group Marks 10th Annual Addiction Awareness Vigil on Sept. 1

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Bride Path Lane Colonial Sells for $2.3 Million

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

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Podcast: New Canaan Library Launching ‘Bartlett Lecture on Moral Courage’

In this installment of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to New Canaan’s Dede Bartlett about a new speaker series launching at New Canaan Library.
‘Dry Martini Clothing’ To Open on Elm Street Next Month

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
New Canaan Music Festival Brings Full Day of Music to Nature Center

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club.
Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
Town: Green Grass Expected Late Fall at Irwin House Demo Site

Town officials on Tuesday approved another $84,000 for the remediation of contaminated soils at the former Irwin House site.
Man, 60, Charged with DUI After Crash

Police on Aug.
‘Morning Movie Club’ Heads Into Third Season at New Canaan Playhouse

The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates.
DUI: Wrong-Way Driver Tests at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit

Police on Aug.

What You’re Saying …

“Yes, thank you, Paul! And thank you, John and everyone who has worked on this wonderful event. Always a very…”
— Tom O'Dea on ‘It’s a Movement’: New Canaan Parent Support Group Marks 10th Annual Addiction Awareness Vigil on Sept. 1
“A wonderful, moving event. See you there!”
— Deborah Shaw on ‘It’s a Movement’: New Canaan Parent Support Group Marks 10th Annual Addiction Awareness Vigil on Sept. 1
“Paul thank you for bringing light to a growing issue affecting our young adults and a path for healing, for…”
— Russell Barksdale on ‘It’s a Movement’: New Canaan Parent Support Group Marks 10th Annual Addiction Awareness Vigil on Sept. 1
“Thank you Marcy and all participants who support the food pantry. The needs are great and your acknowledgment is so…”
— Russell Barksdale on Letter to the Editor
“I had the privilege of playing for Coach Hagan at Pace University from 1975-1978. I “walked-on” as a Wide…”
— Ken Murphy on John Robert Hagan, 92
“I got my tickets already -- and a great t-shirt too! Can't wait for the event!”
— John Clarke on New Canaan Music Festival Brings Full Day of Music to Nature Center
“Thank you for the heads up, Patricia. Hopefully everything is working for you now.”
— Michael Dinan on ‘Morning Movie Club’ Heads Into Third Season at New Canaan Playhouse
“The links are not working”
— Patricia McDermott on ‘Morning Movie Club’ Heads Into Third Season at New Canaan Playhouse
“Congratulations, Dede, on launching the Bartlett Lecture on Moral Courage. I was especially struck by the way you define moral…”
— Bob Doran on Podcast: New Canaan Library Launching ‘Bartlett Lecture on Moral Courage’
“We know who and her sidekick and her need to go! Where is the internal audit report we paid for…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling
“Sounds great - I wish you success, Sarah!”
— Deborah Shaw on ‘Dry Martini Clothing’ To Open on Elm Street Next Month
“Well from the people you know who. That brought you the playhouse another management mistakes. Did you hear…”
— Richard P Vachula on Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling
“Thank you all for your words of comfort and comments about Catherine. We will miss her but have wonderful memories…”
— Susan Socci on Catherine Socci Scheurle, 56
“Dear Sue and Family: What a beautiful Legacy of love for God and His Son Jesus Catherine has left…”
— Parry Grogan on Catherine Socci Scheurle, 56
“but those words are spelled very differently roy this thread is closed”
— Michael Dinan on DUI: Wrong-Way Driver Tests at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit
“Sorry “ no right turn” oops - darn spell check”
— Roy A Abramowitz on DUI: Wrong-Way Driver Tests at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit
“How about a no left turn sign by the stop sign on South Avenue at the Elm Street intersection?”
— Roy A Abramowitz on DUI: Wrong-Way Driver Tests at Nearly Three Times Legal Limit
“Way to go Town of New Canaan for ruining these people's only day that they will be married versus any…”
— Andrew R. Melillo on Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling
“Unfortunately, one of those weddings was my youngest son’s; however, both John Howe and Tiger Mann kept them very informed…”
— Russell Barksdale on Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling

Events

Wed 26

Journey Into the World of Tea | White and Green Teas

August 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Fri 28

Encaustic Collage Workshop with Carolyn Childs

August 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 28

Builder Beginnings

August 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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