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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. ***
Feb. 19
18 Marshall Ridge Road
$995,000
Robert Horne to Pam Horne
289 New Norwalk Road #8
$1.2 million
Estate FBO Marion Sadler Hazelhurst Revocable Trust to Glen Messina
Michael Moriel Aldrich, 74, husband of the late Marie C. Aldrich of Stamford, Connecticut and the late Mary D. Aldrich of New Canaan, CT passed away on Friday, February 21 in his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Born on September 10, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, Mike was the son of the late Edwin Moriel Aldrich and Marge Ann Taylor Aldrich Mullin. He spent his childhood in Rochester, Michigan before attending Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Mike is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point- a “proud and true” member of the class of ‘72. His education at West Point instilled in him a commitment to service, leadership, and discipline- qualities that he brought into every chapter of his life.
NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter to the editor. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com to have them published here. ***
Dear Editor:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to our many community partners who assisted with the recent gas main incident at the Y. Thank you to the New Canaan Fire Department, Fire Chief Albert Bassett, New Canaan Police Department, New Canaan’s Emergency Management Director Russ Kimes, C.E.R.T., and the entire Saxe Middle School administration and staff. Each of these organizations and individuals responded quickly and maintained a safe environment for all while the incident was addressed and resolved. Additionally, I would like to thank our members—those who were at the Y facility, for their cooperation in an efficient evacuation, those who stepped in to assist staff with evacuation, and those whose routines were disrupted by the Y’s closure. Finally, my heartfelt gratitude, appreciation, and respect for the New Canaan YMCA staff, whose dedication to supporting our members is evident every day, but is exemplified in moments like this. They followed protocols and training impeccably, ensuring a smooth and safe evacuation for our members.
Norman A. “Norm” Jensen, 84, passed away on February 13, 2025.
Born on April 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Norm had a lifelong passion for creativity and exploration. After graduating high school, he served in the Navy, an experience that shaped his discipline and appreciation for the world around him. Following his service, he pursued his artistic talents at the New York School of Visual Arts, where he refined his skills and deepened his love for creative expression. He worked as a graphic artist for many years and, being the free spirit he was, spent the last half of his life working freelance and caretaking many properties in Fairfield County. A true artist at heart, Norm found joy in painting, ceramics, and photography. He was a longtime member of The Carriage Barn, Silvermine Arts Center, and the Rowayton Arts Center. He continued his education in recent years at Norwalk Community College. His work often reflected his fascination with Indigenous and Egyptian cultures, themes that resonated deeply with him throughout his life. He also connected deeply with his Norwegian roots. Whether capturing the beauty of nature through his lens or bringing visions to life on canvas, he embraced every opportunity to create.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Norm was known for his lighthearted spirit and active lifestyle.
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. ***
Feb. 12
80 Cross Ridge Road
$2.9 million
Walter P. Smith to Alexander Olsen
Feb.