Around Town

Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling

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The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. Couples who booked their weddings at Waveny House for 2027 say they were caught off guard this summer when the town informed them that the historic mansion will be covered in scaffolding during an exterior masonry restoration project scheduled to run from April through December of next year, leaving them scrambling to decide whether to upend months of wedding planning or proceed with construction surrounding their ceremony. The town sent letters to affected couples in June signed by the head of Parks & Recreation, telling them the facility would remain open and available for scheduled events, but that “there may be scaffolding and construction activity present on portions of the exterior of the building” during their event date. The letter offered couples a full refund if they cancel in writing by Aug. 15.

Around Town

‘Morning Movie Club’ Heads Into Third Season at New Canaan Playhouse

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The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. The Morning Movie Club, which brings first-run films to the New Canaan Playhouse on Tuesday mornings with no previews and a 10 a.m. sharp start, is heading into its third season in New Canaan next month. As membership has soared to nearly 100 members, co-founder Michelle Howe said the club’s appeal comes down to something simple. “Our big hook is that there are no previews,” Howe said. “You know, you go to the movies now and there’s over a half hour of previews.

62 Main St

Doppio Marks First Year on Main Street With a Focus on Food, Community and Growth

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The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club. Doppio, the Italian restaurant at 62 Main St., is celebrating its first year in New Canaan, marking a milestone its owners say has been defined by a warm reception from the community and a transformation of the longtime restaurant space. Owner Joseph Barresi said the first year has gone better than expected, with customers embracing the restaurant’s approach to Italian dining. “We’re really happy with the way the town received us,” Barresi said. “A lot of our customers, when they come in, they really embrace what we’ve done.”

Doppio occupies a space that had housed a restaurant for roughly 30 years before Barresi and his brother Louis Barresi took it over.

SoundWaters

NCHS Student Launches Fundraiser to Support Marine Life Education

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The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club

A New Canaan High School student is spending part of her summer raising money to help more students gain access to hands-on education about the Long Island Sound. Sofia Brooks, a rising senior at NCHS, launched a fundraiser Aug. 1 to benefit SoundWaters, a Stamford-based nonprofit focused on protecting the Long Island Sound through environmental education and community programs. Brooks has set a goal of raising $5,000 by Aug. 31. Brooks said her connection to SoundWaters began nearly two years ago, when she participated in two of the organization’s SoundWaters Research Intensives programs. 

The two-week programs, held at SoundWaters’ Harbor Center, give high school students the opportunity to conduct hands-on marine research using professional-grade laboratory equipment, she said.

Around Town

Did You Hear … ?

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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of jewelry from a Smith Ridge Road home recently occupied by new owners, reported at 7:41 a.m. on Aug. 6. ***

The fall session at Silvermine Art School opens Sept. 14, see classes and workshops here. ***

Police at 9:32 a.m. on Aug.