Around Town

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New Canaan Police at 11:06 a.m. Monday received a report of vandalism to a building on reservoir property on Oenoke Ridge. The building’s door was damaged, police have no suspects. ***

The annual Kentucky Derby Party benefitting The Inn will be held at the Waveny LifeCare Network facility on Oenoke Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Tickets here. ***

Congratulations to New Canaan’s Bridgy Nussbaum on being invited to MLB’s Trailblazer Series, a premier youth girls baseball development program taking place this weekend in Vero Beach, Fla.:

 

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The Friends of Irwin Park’s “Dink for Daffodils” pickleball fundraiser is set for April 24 at the Country Club of New Canaan.

Government

‘Snow Banks Obscured Any Signage’: Parking Ticket Appeals

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The New Canaan Parking Bureau recently received the following appeals letters from ticketed motorists. The Parking Commission adjudicates appeals. ***

“I parked at the Park Street Lot around noon time because I clearly remembered all the communication on new parking rules said that Park Street Lot allows 3 hour free parking. I did not notice the signs on the side regarding the permit. I checked the website and the map, there is no place on the map nor in the legend mentioning permit requirements.

Budget FY27

Town Council Approves $184.5 Million Budget, Removes Funding for New Parking Meters on Main Street

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The Town Council on Tuesday night voted 10-2 in favor of a $184.5 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a 1.9% rise over current spending. (All budget documents can be found here.)

Notably, the figure came down by $758,000 in Board of Education expenses after district officials updated healthcare cost projections based on recently received March 2026 actual claims (a reduction from about $1.9 million in March 2025 to $1.7 million this year). In addition—following strong opposition from local merchants—the Town Council removed $90,774 in capital spending that had been earmarked for eight additional parking meters downtown (on Main Street). The legislative body’s chair, Mike Mauro, said nearly all merchants voiced opposition to the additional meters “based on the negative impact it had on their businesses.”

“So I think we as a body like to be responsive to the needs of the community when they arise—like leafblowers is one of them, that is certainly something we are responding to and continue to vet,” Mauro said during the meeting, held at Town Hall and via videoconference. “So on that one, everyone can state their mind but I think it’s wise just to press pause at this time and have a further review and discussion on that [the parking meters].

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Warrant: Danbury Man Cashed $2,300 Check Without Performing Promised Work on New Canaan Home

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Police on April 3 arrested a 29-year-old Danbury man by warrant after he cashed a $2,300 check for work on a New Canaan house but never did the job, court records show. Authorities became aware of the problem on Jan. 14, when a homeowner filed a complaint with police regarding Q.T. Landscape and Design, according to an arrest warrant application written by Officer Emily Clark and signed March 20 by state Superior Court judge John Blawie. The company was supposed to “install her well pressure tank,” Clark wrote in the application. The homeowner wrote a $2,300 check made out to the man and dated Dec.

Fire Commission

New Canaan Fire Chief Resigns

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New Canaan’s fire chief has resigned, officials announced Tuesday. Chief Albe Bassett’s resignation will be effective May 8, Fire Commission Chair Robert Fields said during the appointed body’s regular meeting. “Chief Bassett, I want to thank you for your service and contributions to the town, and I want to wish you well in your future endeavors personally,” Fields told the chief during the meeting, held at Town Hall and via videoconference. After Bassett responded “Thank you,” Fields continued: “The town remains committed to the continued strength and professionalism of the Fire Department. We appreciate the dedication of our firefighters and staff, and are confident in the department’s continued service to the community.”

Asked at the meeting if he wanted to say anything about the resignation, Bassett said no.