Around Town

‘It Grows Tall and Straight’: Sugar Maple Tree Planted at Town Hall in Memory of Ben Olmstead Sees Its First Spring

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It’s been nearly two years since a beloved, longtime New Canaan public works employee died on the job following an accident. Ben Olmstead was known by family, residents, co-workers and friends for his kind and generous spirit and his vast, detailed knowledge of the town’s infrastructure and history. Killed on July 23, 2014 by a slow-moving motor vehicle while striping the road with spray paint for a sewer hookup to a residence near the corner of routes 123 and 106—Olmstead knew so much about New Canaan that what he could do in a part-time job is now being done by full-time workers. He was “a tremendously valuable person,” First Selectman Rob Mallozzi said. “He was kind and had many relationships with people around town, really an ideal employee,” the first selectman said.

Around Town

What’s Open & Closed—Memorial Day Weekend Guide in New Canaan

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The Memorial Day Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by the annual public ceremony in Lakeview Cemetery. Town Hall is closed Monday. If you’re a business owner and want us to add your information to our list here, please email your hours for Saturday, Sunday and Monday to editor@newcanaanite.com. Something To Read

New Canaan Library

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Mackenzie’s

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday

New Canaan Post Office

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Waking Up

Kaahve

8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday

Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Closed monday

Connecticut Muffin

6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
6 to Noon Monday

Gingerbitz

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Le Pain Quotidien

8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Starbucks

5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Saturday
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

Bruegger’s Bagels

6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

For the Grill

Walter Stewart’s

7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday

Mrs. Green’s

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Monday

ACME

7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday

Specialty Items

Pet Pantry

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Monday

New Canaan Olive Oil

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

New Canaan Music

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Grabbing a Bite

Connecticut Sandwich Co. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

Joe’s Pizza

Closed Saturday, Sunday & Monday

New Canaan Pizza

11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Saturday
11a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Sunday
12 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday

Pinocchio Pizza

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
12 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Club Sandwich

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Tony’s Deli

7 to 4 Saturday
8 to 3 Sunday
6:30 to 5:30 Monday

Garelick & Herbs

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

New Canaan Chicken

8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Baldanza Café

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Closed Monday

Something stronger

Stewart’s Spirits

9 to 7 Saturday
11 to 5 Sunday
9 to 2 Monday

Francos Wine Merchants

8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

New Canaan Wine Merchants

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
12 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

Something Sweet

Baskin-Robbins

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday

Swirl

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday & Monday

Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday &
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday

Nails

New Burtis Nails

9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Canaan Nails

9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

Echo Chic Nail & Spa

9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

Aqua Beauty Spa

9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday & Monday

Nails Hollywood

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

At Your Finger Tips

10 to 4 By appointment Saturday
Sunday
Closed Monday

Dining Out

South End

Saturday lunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dinner 5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner 5 to 9 p.m.
Closed Monday

Solé

5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday
5 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Open for lunch & dinner Monday

The Farmer’s Table

5 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

Chef Luis

11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday

Cherry Street East

5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Gates Restaurant

11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Tequila Mockingbird

5 to 11 p.m. Saturday
5 to 10 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

Locali Pizza Bar & Kitchen

Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Closed Monday

Good To Know

New Canaan Toy Store

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Karl Chevrolet

8 a.m.  to 8 p.m.
Closed Sunday & Monday

Halo Studios

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8 a.m. to Noon

Grace Farms

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday (barbecue to be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday

Government

Town Approves $120,500 Contract for Waveny House Roof Repair

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New Canaan is entering a $120,500 contract with a White Plains, N.Y.-based architectural firm as it pursues a much-needed repair of the roof at Waveny House. The 14,000-square-foot roof has been leaking, according to Bill Oestmann, superintendent of buildings and fleet with the town’s Department of Public Works. “Replacing the concrete that the roof is made of would be very difficult and expensive,” Oestmann told the Board of Selectmen at their regular monthly meeting on May 17. “We’re actually going to be using lumber to repair failed sections of the roof.”

The town is retaining the services of KSQ Architects—the same firm that worked on the Town Hall renovation and expansion—for the job. The $120,500 figure covers plans, specifications, administrative fees and $10,500 in contingency.

Around Town

New Canaan Library Presents First ‘Artist in Residence,’ Architect and Professor Joseph Schott

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Joseph Schott, a professor of architecture at Clemson University, said he finds inspiration exploring New Canaan and the surrounding area. With its diverse architecture, the town has become a landmark in the field, according to Schott. “The joy of being an architect is that you can surround yourself with great work but also find it in exotic places,” Schott said. “It turns out New Canaan is one of those exotic places.”

He added: “With the Philip Johnson work, with ‘The River’ at Grace Farms, just all of the great modern work available, we’re going to see more and more people coming from around the world just to see these buildings.”

Schott is the first to exhibit as part of the New Canaan Library’s ‘Artist In Residence’ program with his show titled “Studies in Architecture.” The exhibition itself features Clemson students’ renderings of a future New Canaan Library—a widely anticipated project in town. In addition, Schott is also giving free workshops at the library.

News

Administrators Formalize New NCHS Student Requirements for Popular ‘Ramstock’ Music Festival

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The New Canaan High School Student Coalition and administrators this year formalized a rule requiring that at least one-half of the players in bands participating in an annual music festival be current NCHS students. The rule, now appearing on flyers and informational emails for Ramstock, existed on an ad hoc basis for years. It has opened a rift between some students and teachers, according to NCHS Student Coalition leader Priscilla Schulz. “The participants should go to New Canaan High School,” Schulz said. “I’m sure that those students that are in bands with others not going to the high school don’t like the rule, but I definitely understand why the rule was put in place.”

Advocates for the policy say that Ramstock is meant to showcase the talents and passions of NCHS students only.