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‘An Evening with Lidia Bastianich’ To Be Held Thursday at New Canaan Library [Q&A]

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New Canaan Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 is hosting celebrity chef, TV host, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich. “An Evening with Lidia Bastianich” (tickets here) will include a discussion, Q&A and book-signing in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium. We put some questions ahead of the event to Ellen Crovatto, the library’s vice president of external affairs and philanthropy. Crovatto will moderate the Q&A with Bastianich. Here’s our exchange.

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New Construction Coming to Overlook Drive

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The New Canaan Building Department this month issued a permit for a 5,200-square-foot home on Overlook Drive. The six-bedroom house planned for 131 Overlook Drive will include five full bathrooms, two half-baths and a 2,096-square-foot finished basement, according to the permit, issued April 5. It will have three fireplaces, 754-square-foot finished attic and three-bay garage, the permit said. The house will cost an estimated $1.2 million to build, it said. The contractor on the job is Stamford-based Dominic Altamura, according to the permit.

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Fire Marshal: NCFD Responded to Two CO Incidents Sunday

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The New Canaan Fire Department responded to two carbon monoxide as incidents on Sunday night caused by cars left running in the garage. The CO levels that were found in the house could be dangerous and cause serious health effects. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Today’s technologies of remote staring and keyless fobs present challenges. A driver does not have to turn and remove a key from the ignition to turn off the vehicle.

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Adam Lee Fewster, 46

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ADAM LEE FEWSTER (October 6, 1977 – April 19, 2024)

Adam Lee Fewster, 46, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Adam was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on October 6, 1977, which is where he spent his childhood and teenage years before moving to Athens to attend to the University of Georgia in 1997. From an early age, Adam was known as a funny, kind and outgoing person with a smile that could melt hearts. He was easy to love. An exceptional and versatile athlete he was, and always a sharp dresser, especially proud to wear the Vineyard Vines brand so dear to him.

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Free ‘Pops In The Park’ Concert Set for June 9 in Waveny [Q&A]

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The third “Pops In The Park” concert from Norwalk Symphony is scheduled for June 9 in Waveny. A local nonprofit organization with two successful concerts under its belt, Pops In The Park is led by Doug Kerridge. We put some questions to Kerridge about the organization and the upcoming concert. Here’s our exchange. ***
New Canaanite: Before we talk about the upcoming June 9 concert, please give our readers some background on Pops in the Park.