Around Town

‘Happy Hour’ Author Elissa Bass Coming To Playhouse on Wednesday [Q&A]

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Connecticut author Elissa Bass will be at The Playhouse for “Cocktails & Conversation” 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to talk about her debut novel, “Happy Hour.”

The event—free to register here, limited space—will feature a Q&A with Bass (moderated by me), signature cocktails from “Happy Hour” and book sales/signings. 

The evening is presented by CinemaLab in partnership with Elm Street Books. 

I put some questions to Bass ahead of the cocktail hour (or two). 

Here’s our exchange. ***

New Canaanite: Your first novel, “Happy Hour,” was published this spring. What has the last six months been like? Elissa Bass: The last six months have been far beyond what I could have ever possibly imagined. The response I’ve gotten to ‘Happy Hour,’ to KK and Jay’s story, has been incredible, and the support I’ve received from friends – and even total strangers – has been humbling.

Government

Eagle Scout’s ‘Cornhole Area’ Installed at Mead Park

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A local park is now benefitting from an Eagle Scout project that town officials approved earlier this year. Troop 70 Life Scout Jason Generalis received unanimous approval from the Parks & Recreation Commission when he came before the appointed body in March seeking approval to install a cornhole area at Mead Park. At the Commission’s most recent meeting, Generalis reviewed the work that went into creating the new area, which on completion immediately began drawing passersby and players, he said. “I hope the town can get a lot of use out of it,” Generalis told Parks & Rec members during their Oct. 9 meeting, held at Lapham Community Center and via videoconference.

News

Oak Street Home Sells for $3 Million

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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. ***

Nov. 1

64 Oak St.

Board of Education

Board of Ed Elects Officers in 5-4 Votes

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A divided Board of Education on Monday voted 5-4 three times in electing its chair, vice chair and secretary. Current Chair Hugo Alves was re-elected to a second year in the post. In nominating him, Board of Ed member Erica Schwedel said he has “led our Board with steadiness and dedication” over the past year, ensuring that “we all stayed focused on what is best for our students.”

“He has developed strong working relationships with the administration and staff, serving as a critical bridge to the Board,” Schwedel said during the meeting, held in the Wagner Room at New Canaan High School. “He developed trust among Board members and fostered an environment of listening and collaborating.”

Alves also “dedicated significant time to representing the Board of Ed by speaking to groups such as other town bodies at countless budget meetings, our teachers at Convocation, and parents and students at graduation. In addition to serving as chair of the Board, and a member of the executive committee, Hugo also participates in meetings for all four of our Board committees.

Around Town

Did You Hear … ?

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New Canaan Police received two vandalism complaints—damaged political signs on Weed Street, near Irwin Park—at 4:46 p.m. and 5:54 p.m. on Nov. 4. Both cases are closed. ***

The Board of Selectmen on Monday approved the appointment of Steve Doka to the Board of Finance. Longtime member Tom Schulte has stepped down for work-related reasons, the selectmen said.