First Selectman Dionna Carlson

More Than 5,000 New Canaan Customers Lose Power After Eversource Substation Issue

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The Summer Internship Program is sponsored by the New Canaan Racquet Club. More than 5,000 in New Canaan lost power Wednesday around midday after a problem at one of Eversource utility’s substations caused a town-wide blackout, officials say. In a 1 p.m. update, Emergency Management Director Russ Kimes said Eversource reported that problems at the utility company’s substation caused the outage, affecting 5,302 customers—about 61% of households in town. “Eversource reports that crews are already on site working to fix the issue,” Kimes said. “They have not provided an estimated time for restoration.”

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Stand-by Generator Hazards

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[Paul Payne is the New Canaan fire marshal.]

As we continue to deal with the aftermath of the July 4th storm, it is a good time to review generator safety. Past experiences show that many residents have generators at their homes that if not installed and used properly can pose a serious threat. The primary hazard is carbon monoxide or ‘CO’ poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust.  

Following is a list of do’s and don’ts for portable and stationary generator use and installation:

Make sure that a building permit has been obtained from the Building Department for the installation of a standby generator. When choosing generator location, make sure it is located a minimum of 10 feet from any building opening (windows, doors etc.). Close all windows adjacent to the generator to prevent toxic fumes from entering the home.

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New Canaan Man, 38, Charged with DUI

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Police last week arrested a 38-year-old Cheese Spring Road man and charged him with driving under the influence. At about 6:48 p.m. on June 29, officers were dispatched to Main Street and Morse Court on a report of a car crash, police said. There, officers identified the driver and noticed signs of impairment in speaking with him, according to a police report. After conducting field sobriety tests, police arrested him on the misdemeanor charge, it said. At police headquarters, the man provided a breath sample to establish his blood-alcohol level that came back at 0.00, the report said.

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DUI: Man, 40, Tests at Nearly Four Times Legal Limit

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Police last week arrested a 40-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man and charged him with driving under the influence, drinking while driving and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. At about 9:30 p.m. on July 2 (last Thursday), officers responded to New Canaan Library on a report of a running car “parked on the grass” there, police said. On arrival, officers “found the vehicle parked the wrong way on the one-way portion of Maple Street,” according to a police report. Police identified the driver and had him turn the car off, the report said. Officers spotted several cases of beer in the back and an open alcohol container on the front seat, it said.

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Selectmen Table $52,500 Police Vehicle Purchase, Request More Documentation

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The Board of Selectmen last week tabled a $52,500 purchase order for a New Canaan Police Department vehicle during its regular meeting, asking the agency to return with additional documentation before a vote. Capt. Joseph Farenga presented the request during the Board’s June 23 meeting, seeking up to $52,500 for the purchase and outfitting of a used utility van for the department’s Special Response Team. The van would replace a 2002 ambulance the team has used for years to transport equipment and personnel during call-outs and training exercises, he said. “It’s central for the team,” Farenga said during the meeting, held at Town Hall and via videoconference. He noted that a separate, older ambulance previously discussed by the board is intended for a different purpose, as a command and drone-operations vehicle.