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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. ***
Dec. 5
357 Jelliff Mill Road
$1,310,000
Edward Steinborn to Shion Kato
59 Snowberry Lane
$1.6 million
David Lysenko to Danielle Hiravy
515 Carter St.
Robert J. “Kam” Kamerschen, a retired executive whose ability as a change agent leader took him to the top of several Fortune 500 companies, died on November 15 after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 89 and was a resident of New Canaan, CT and Orleans, MA for many years. Kam was the Chairman and CEO of Advo, Inc., the nation’s largest direct mail services company for 10 years. Prior to that, he served as Chairman, CEO or COO of RKO/Six Flags, Marketing Corporation of America, and Chanel and Christian Dior Perfums. He was Group President at Norton Simon, Inc. where his responsibilities included Hunt Wesson Foods, Max Factor, Halston Enterprises, and United Can. Earlier in his career, he held senior marketing executive assignments at Scott Paper Company, Dunkin’ Donuts and Revlon. Following retirement, Kam was an active private investor, and senior advisor multiple companies and people. Kam took great pleasure in being a mentor; you knew he was a fan if you received articles notated with inspirational quotes.
NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com.
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The holiday season in New Canaan is a special time, and one of the most cherished elements is the sparkling transformation of our downtown shopping district. From the week of Thanksgiving until mid-January, the professional installation of beautiful lights creates a magical atmosphere, welcoming shoppers, visitors, and residents alike. These lights are not a gift from an outside entity; they are a tradition—a gift that New Canaanites give to each other. They connect our community with the commerce that sustains our local businesses, fostering a festive spirit that truly embodies the season.
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. ***
Nov. 25
79 Locust Ave.
The following letters of commendation—submitted by Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh for New Canaan Police Officers Jeff Deak, Thomas Patten and Sebastian Obando—were shared at the last two Police Commission meetings by Chief John DiFederico. ***
Officer Jeff Deak
I would like to commend Officer Jeffrey Deak for his decade-long period of service as a School Resource Officer for the New Canaan Police Department.
In 2015, as a twenty-year veteran of the police department, Officer Deak volunteered to take the role of the School Resource Officer at Saxe Middle School. In 2022, Officer Deak took on the role as the School Resource Officer at New Canaan High School.
Officer Deak’s professional resume and track record spoke for itself when it came time to choose a new SRO in 2015. As a former Special Response Team Assistant Commander and Certified Instructor in Defensive Tactics, Physical Fitness, Handcuffing, Firearms, and Baton, it was clear that Officer Deak was well qualified to keep the students and faculty at New Canaan Public Schools in a safe environment. However, what made Officer Deak even more qualified for the position of School Resource Officer was his ability to lead students and work collaboratively with faculty and parents through his superior interpersonal skills.
Officer Deak used his innate people skills and professional expertise to create a working relationship with the New Canaan School Community and the New Canaan Police Department Youth Office that allowed for the free flow of communication and teamwork.