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In this installment of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Fred Noyes, son of Harvard Five architect Eliot Noyes, ahead of the upcoming screening of the documentary “Modernism Inc: The Eliot Noyes Design Story” at The Playhouse on Elm Street. The film will show at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, followed by a Q&A with Fred Noyes and Gordon Bruce (tickets here). Here are recent episodes of 0684-Radi0:
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I strongly disagree with comments made by a member of our executive branch to the Charter Review Commission that our town is blessed, not because of an autocratic government, self-interest, and self-dealing, but because of the residents and their civic contributions. Selectman Steve Karl said that evidence of failure is required to revise the Charter, and in its absence, stewardship requires restraint. I present my well-founded evidence for why the Charter Revision Committee must implement change for the benefit of the voters.
In this installment of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to New Canaan Police Chief John DiFederico. The department is hosting a crime prevention presentation at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 at New Canaan Library (register here). Police will field questions from attendee as part of the event. Here are recent episodes of 0684-Radi0:
In this installment of 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Duncan Chisolm. A New Canaan resident, Chisolm helps organize the United Methodist Church’s Midnight Run program, which sees a wide swath of community volunteers collect and deliver food, clothing, blankets and personal care items directly to New York City’s homeless poor. Here are recent episodes of 0684-Radi0:
Parking meters have been in effect on Elm Street since October. Implementing a large-scale initiative during the fourth quarter brought several issues into sharp focus. Throughout the season, I heard increasing feedback from customers who were hesitant to come into town for quick errands. As a merchant, it was particularly discouraging to see social media comments from frustrated residents saying, “I’m just not coming into town anymore.” Turns out, New Canaan shoppers still want convenience, and convenience is one of the last remaining advantages for brick-and-mortars. Supporting these shoppers’ experience is crucial to retailers’ success.