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For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we talk to Pam Robinson, co-owner with husband John of The Spice & Tea Exchange. The shop at 118 Main St. is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Here’s a transcription of our conversation. ***
New Canaanite: This is your first shopping season here on Main.
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. 13
226 Canoe Hill Road
$1,678,000
Roberta Wolyner to Walter Varian
Marvin Ridge Road AKA 95 Weed Ave., Norwalk (residential vacant land)
$144,550
George Frank to Robert Lourenco
Dec.
Anthony Grasso Sr., 95 a resident of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Anthony was born August 8, 1929, in New Canaan where he spent his lifelong years. He and his brother Richard were owner/operators of Grasso Brothers Paving Company of Fairfield County, established in 1972, passed on to his son Joseph Grasso, Sr. and recently to his grandson, Joseph Grasso, Jr.
He was known for his hard work, dedication and passion for others and a witty sense of humor. But more than anything he was a devoted husband, father and family man. He loved spending time with his family, sharing stories of his life. He was always there to offer guidance, support and encouragement no matter what challenges one faced.
For today’s installment in our local holiday shopping series, we spoke to Larry Klem, manager at Stewart’s Wine & Spirits, 215 Elm St. Here’s a transcription of our conversation. ***
New Canaanite: Tell me a little bit about how the shopping season’s gone here at the wine shop
Larry Klem: It’s going pretty well. We had a really good November. It started out a little slow, but things by mid-November were ramping up and we had a great holiday week.
A homeowner on Hawks Hill Road interrupted an attempt to steal items from their vehicle, as reported to police at 3:46 p.m. on Dec. 14. The incident is under investigation.
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Saturday is the final New Canaan Farmers Market, running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lumberyard Lot by the train station downtown. ***
Here’s a roundup of Christmas services in New Canaan:
Congregational Church of New Canaan (“God’s Acre” podcast here)
Dec. 24
4 p.m. family service with nativity pageant;
6 p.m. worship service;
6:30 p.m. caroling on God’s Acre;
7 p.m. worship service;
11 p.m. candlelight worship service.