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Letters to the Editor

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters to the editor. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com to have them published here. ***

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.

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Podcast: Crime Prevention in New Canaan

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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:

Duncan Chisolm

Podcast: New Canaan’s ‘Midnight Run’ into NYC

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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:

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Op-Ed: Why Elm Street Needs Free Short-Term Parking

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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.

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Letters to the Editor

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters. Send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com to have them published here. 

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About two weeks ago, walking in Irwin Park, I noticed a young boy picking up small fallen branches from a pine tree.  He was accompanied by a woman, white-haired, so I guessed it was his grandmother.  She had her ams full of pine branches as well.  The two of them walked up to a tree along the trail and proceeded to create what you see here.  A shelter for the black squirrel who lives nearby?  An intriguing cave for an exploring child?  A manger for the coming baby Jesus?  Whatever their cause, my take-away was that the grandmother wanted to spend time with her grandson, one that I am sure he will never forget. Susan Leeming

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As the year comes to a close, we enter a season that invites both gratitude and reflection—a moment to acknowledge what is good in our world and to consider how each of us might help make it better. Our community stands as a remarkable model of success. We are fortunate to have exceptional schools, a healthcare system among the finest in the region, and a vibrant dining scene led by talented and celebrated chefs.