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Thursday’s Town Council meeting agenda includes Chief of Police John DiFederico speaking on enforcing the new leaf blower ordinance. Public comments, limited to 3 minutes per speaker, will be heard at the start of the meeting. Last summer’s lawn signs saying WE CAN DO BETTER resonated for many people, whether they voted YES or NO.
This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Eric Thunem, a member of the Town Council, about six questions on the ballot this year regarding proposed changes to New Canaan’s Charter, the founding document of the town. Here’s a link to the Charter Revision Commission’s report. Here are recent episodes of 0684-Radi0:
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As a founder of CT169Strong, I have likely spent more time watching hearings and testifying in Hartford on housing and zoning matters, energy policy and against school regionalization than any other person in New Canaan over the past 6 years. Recently, with Supermajority control by Democrats, their Leadership are now undermining what used to be sound legislative process. Full bills with detailed concepts and language no longer get a public hearing for proper vetting and have been replaced by concepts alone. Taking a vague concept alone to public hearing is very challenging for any land use experts or local municipal leaders to testify on when they do not know exactly what will be in the final language of the bill.
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To the Editor:
How do you take a musical as grand and beloved as My Fair Lady and make it work in the intimate auditorium of New Canaan Library? Connecticut Stage Company answered that question—with imagination, extraordinary talent, and a wonderful understanding of what makes theatre come alive. What a triumph!
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Dear Editor,
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney to New Canaan, where he endorsed State Representative Tom O’Dea for reelection and shared an inspiring message about leadership, character, and the values that should guide public service. His reflections were thoughtful, uplifting, and a powerful reminder that character still matters in public life: the willingness to serve, to listen, to stand by one’s principles, and to work constructively with people who may not always agree.