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Did You Hear … ?

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New Canaan Police last week received two reports of stolen vehicles, both times with cars unlocked and keys inside, at 8:22 p.m. on April 16 (on Oenoke Ridge, still missing) and 9:08 p.m. on April 17 (on Maple Street, and the car was recovered in Mead Park). 

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The New Canaan CARES Home Tour is coming Friday, May 16. Tickets here. ***

A sports and hobby card shop, Main Street Collectibles, has opened at 102 Main St., the former Beach Corner Plus space on the corner of East Avenue, most recently an eyebrow services business. ***

New Canaan-based Voices Center for Resilience hosted its 2026 “Building Bridges Luncheon, Honoring Stewards of Memory” April 17 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Veteran journalist, Brian Williams served as master of ceremonies and Broadway star Ciarán Sheehan delivered musical performances.

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Man, 74, Charged in Theft of Eyeglasses

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Police last week arrested a 74-year-old Stamford man in connection with the theft of eyeglasses. 

At about 3:50 p.m., officers responded to an Elm Street business on a report of a larceny of a pair of glasses, police said. Through an investigation, authorities identified the Stamford man as the suspect, according to a police report. Police charged the man with the misdemeanor offense. 

Under state law, a person is guilty of sixth-degree larceny if they steal something worth $500 or less. The man was released after promising to appear April 29 in state Superior Court.

Amy Murphy Carroll

‘That Just Wasn’t Honest’: Selectmen Call for Full Accounting of Delayed Waveny Elevator Project

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Saying delays and cost overruns on the Waveny House elevator project are unacceptable, members of the Board of Selectmen this week called for more transparency from Public Works officials, a specific number for how much it has already cost and regular updates on the widely anticipated installation. 

Everyone is “frustrated” with the project, described as being on track for completion this month then just one week later pushed out to July-August, Selectman Amy Murphy Carroll noted. “I’m incredibly frustrated with this, because since I was on the Board of Selectmen and I have asked at least once a month, ‘Where are we in the elevator? Are we okay? Are we on time?’ ” Murphy Carroll told DPW Buildings Superintendent Bill Oestmann during the regular selectmen meeting held Tuesday at Town Hall and via videoconference. “Two weeks ago, we were told to be done by the end of April,” Murphy Carroll continued.

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D.A.R. Plants Cherry Trees at Lakeview Cemetery on Earth Day

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Representatives from Lakeview Cemetery, the New Canaan Department of Public Works and the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered outside the cemetery’s Main Street entrance on Wednesday morning to plant a pair of cherry trees on Earth Day. Maryalice Gelhaus, regent of the local chapter, said the D.A.R. was proudly dedicating the trees “in honor of the brave patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War 250 years ago and who are laid to rest here.”

“Cherry blossom trees have long stood as a symbol of enduring friendship in our nation’s capital, ever since Japan gifted 3000 of them to the United States in 1912,” she said on a cool, overcast morning, joined by fellow D.A.R. members Martha Zinn, Roberta Brill and Lisa Melland. 

One sapling cherry tree was planted with DPW’s help on either side of the cemetery’s main entrance. Purchased in 1869 and dedicated in 1870, the cemetery is the final resting place of scores of New Canaan veterans, and is the site of the annual Memorial Day ceremony, which follows the popular parade through town. Representatives from the New Canaan Cemetery Association included board Vice President Mike Hobbs and Secretary Beth Jones, as well as groundskeeper Peter Passaro. “This year, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to be the largest contributor to the restoration of these beautiful trees in the Washington, D.C. area,” Gelhaus said during the tree dedication.

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‘May Fair’ Is Coming May 8-9 [Q&A]

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One of New Canaan’s best-loved community events, May Fair at St. Mark’s, is coming Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 (there’s also a White Elephant tag sale preview party on May 7). There are opportunities to volunteer and donate to the hugely popular White Elephant tag sale. (All May Fair details can be found here.)

We talked to event Chair John Kennedy Jr. this week about this year’s May Fair. Here’s a transcript of our conversation.