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Letter to the Editor

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NewCanaanite.com received the following letter. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com to have them published here. ***

Dear Editor,

I am a junior at New Canaan High School writing to you to share my special experience with Book Pals, a program through which I have sent letters and books back and forth with a sixth-grade student in Stamford for the past year. The Book Pals program paired me with an economically disadvantaged, book-loving student in Stamford who I have gotten to know throughout the year, talking about school, weekend plans, friends, and of course, our shared passion for reading. She tells me what type of book she is interested in each month, whether it be nonfiction, realistic, dramatic, or a certain topic, and I select a book that I think she will like.

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South Bald Hill Road Colonial Sells for $1,410,000

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The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office. For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address. To get the history of a New Canaan street name, click here. ***

Jan. 10

277 South Bald Hill Road

$1,410,000
Brendan Langenus, trustee, to Cassie Gallo

Jan.

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Park Street Townhouse Sells for $2,395,000

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The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office. For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address. To get the history of a New Canaan street name, click here. ***

Jan. 7

4 Elm St.

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Joseph Henry Haas, 88

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Joseph Henry Haas, 88, of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born on July 23rd, 1936, in Bronx, New York to Henry Haas and Mary (Fragale) Haas. Joe is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Dolores Haas. Joe served in the US Navy on the Battleship New Jersey BB-62 as a damage controlman during peacetime in the 1950s. He started his metal fabricating business, New Canaan Forge, in 1965 and remained an active part of the business until his retirement at 83 years old.

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John Anthony Albano, 85

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John Anthony Albano, 85, of Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away in the comfort of is home on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Lucy, married for 53 years, and their four loving children, Madeline, Joann, Enza and John. 

John was born on March 26, 1939 in Tufo, Italy to the late Giovanni and Maddalena (Colacchio) Albano. John immigrated to Bridgeport, CT in his early teen years, with his mother and two sisters. Sadly, his father died during World War II when John was just 5 years old of age.  It was apparent, that the war and the tragedies that he and his family experienced, wore greatly on him as he spoke often of these throughout his life.  These circumstances may have had a part in shaping him at an early age to be the determined, highly motivated, dedicated family man with a tremendous work ethic.  John was a loving son to his mother, a caring brother, and a very, very loving husband and father who was strongly devoted to his wife and children.  

John was proud of his Italian Heritage, and becoming an American citizen. He finished his schooling in the United States, worked for the US Postal Service, and served proudly in the US Army.