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New Canaan Police at 1:39 p.m. Sunday received a report of “no parking” signs that had been stolen from a Main Street commercial property. It’s under investigation. ***

Tickets here for the New Canaan Garden Club’s “Gardens in Bloom” gardens tour, to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Thursday, June 5. ***

Congratulations to the coach Amy Warren and the New Canaan High School Varsity Boys Volleyball Team on winning its first-ever FCIAC championship with a 3-1 win over Staples on Thursday night. We hear that Nolan McLaughlin was named MVP.

New Canaan Police Department

Warrant: Man, 26, Stole McLaren Worth Approximately $250,000

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New Canaan Police last week arrested a 26-year-old New Jersey man accused of stealing a high-end sports car belonging to a New Canaan resident, closing a four-year investigation into the theft. On Aug. 28, 2021, local officers were dispatched on a report of a vehicle that had just been stolen from a garage of a western New Canaan home, according to an arrest warrant application written by NCPD Sergeant Scott Romano and obtained by NewCanaanite.com. The stolen car was a 2020 McLaren GT sports car worth approximately $250,000, Romano said in the application. The garage door of the McLaren had been closed, yet the neighboring garage door, holding a Tesla SUV, had been left open.

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William Franklin Emmons Jr., 94

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William Franklin Emmons Jr., a 49-year resident of New Canaan, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 3, 2025 in Charlotte, NC. 

He was born in Belmont, MA on April 3, 1931, a son of William F. and Alice Grimes Emmons, and raised in Arlington, MA. Bill graduated Cum Laude from Boston College in 1953. He was a three sport, four year varsity letter winning athlete, playing hockey, football, and track. He received B.C’s highest student honor, the Edward H. Finnegan award, presented to the senior who best exemplifies the university’s motto “Ever to Excel.” He played in the first annual Beanpot Tournament, between B.C., Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern. 

After graduating from college, Bill joined the United States Air Force as an Aviation Cadet, became a flight instructor, served 5 years, and retired as a captain. Following his service, during which time he met and married his beloved wife, Mary Ellen of 70 years, he joined IBM in Boston where he also flew F-86’s in the New Hampshire National Guard on weekends.

Adam Jacobson

New Canaan Dog Days Set for Sunday

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A hugely popular and free community event for dogs and dog-lovers returns to New Canaan this weekend. New Canaan Dog Days will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 at the New Canaan Nature Center (register here). Organized and run by Pet Pantry Warehouse on Grove Street, the family-friendly New Canaan Dog Days is a fundraiser for Adopt-A-Dog. 

We caught up with Pet Pantry Executive Vice President Adam Jacobson to talk about this year’s event. 

Here’s our exchange. ***

New Canaanite: Tell us a little bit about what’s new at New Canaan Dog Days this year, and what fun activities are returning. 

Adam Jacobson: What’s new. .

John DiFederico

PHOTOS: New Canaan Police Station Renovation in Final Stages

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The renovation of the New Canaan Police Station on South Avenue is nearly complete, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for June 4. Several local officers said they view the years-long project as a success, telling NewCanaanite.com during a tour Tuesday of the department that they are very pleased with all the renovations. Police Chief John DiFederico said he was very happy with the modifications, describing the new building as “amazing.”

The renovated and expanded station at 174 South Ave.—a $20 million project, $29 million with soft costs such as insurance and the temporary headquarters downtown—includes all new office space, meeting rooms, locker rooms, systems and an extended sallyport at the back. During an afternoon tour that booked up quickly online, Police Commission Chair Paul Foley detailed the process of the long-lasting project. 

“We were trying to get the building renovated years ago because of things like mold, sewer fleas, and AC issues,” he said. “We patched it together over the years and had continuous meetings debating the best location and the best designs.”

He continued: “We must have looked at 20 locations around town and finally decided that the best option was a renovation.