Opinion

Op-Ed: Prevention vs. Rescue in New Canaan

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Over the past three years, our surgeon general Vivek Murthy has outlined the perils of being socially isolated (worse than 15 cigarettes per day) and the pressures that disproportionately impact parents and caregivers raising children (increased loneliness, strains on finances and time, increased concerns about children’s health, safety, tech use and future success). Sometimes as New Canaanites, reports like this that may capture national trends resonate, and sometimes they don’t. We like to think our small town offers some immunity to these challenges, until we are reminded that we are not. 
I’m fortunate to serve on the Health and Human Services Commission in town and have the opportunity to consider how we allocate resources that most greatly align with the needs of those in our community. Generally speaking, we allocate funding to initiatives that lie on the spectrum from prevention to rescue. Our hope is that we fund resources in our community in a way that best addresses the needs our residents have.

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Letter to the Editor

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letter. Please send letters to editor@newcanaanite.com. 

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As small business owners, we are writing to alert the New Canaan community to an urgent Planning and Zoning Commission (“P&Z”) matter with broad implications for New Canaan’s downtown Village District. If approved on October 29th, a proposed mixed-use retail and residential development at 112 Main St. will set a precedent that holds the potential to forever change the beloved and unique village atmosphere of New Canaan.   
Before the vote happens, we urge concerned parties to email the Town Planner, Sarah Carey (sarah.carey@newcanaanct.gov), requesting P&Z to allow more time for the public to weigh in on the long-term impact that approval of this development will have on the priceless image, charm and defining character of New Canaan’s Magic Circle, as well as the devastating implications for local businesses and parking throughout downtown. The applicant’s proposal to P&Z is complex and requires a significant change to the regulations of Retail A Zone (i.e., the Village District of Elm & Main known as the “Magic Circle”), designation of the project as an historic preservation, and approval of two Special Permits.  Specifically, the applicant seeks:

An increase in the building’s height from two and a half stories to four.

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Election 2024: Letters of Endorsement

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NewCanaanite.com received the following letters of endorsement. No new endorsement letters will be published after Oct. 21. ***

I like to say that the Federal government determines how we are governed, while the state and local government determines how we live. While we are all focused on the national ticket, how you vote on the state and local ticket will have much more of an impact on how you live in New Canaan. 

The New Canaan Republican Town Committee supports candidates who believe in freedom of speech, freedom of thought, meritocracy and self-determination.

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Letter to the Editor

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

Dear Editor:

This year’s October4Design, New Canaan’s celebration of art, architecture, and design in the community where it happens, kicked off with a wine tasting hosted by Carl Franco. Francos Wine Merchants partnered with Kobrand, a distributor for some of the most well-respected vineyards in the world, to offer French, Italian, and American reds, whites, champagne, and sparkling wines. A large crowd gathered at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society to sip, learn, and socialize.

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Election 2024: Letters of Endorsement

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters of endorsement. Send endorsement letters to editor@newcanaanite.com for publication here. ***

Dear Editor,

I am proud to endorse State Senator Ryan Fazio and State Representative Tom O’Dea for re-election this November 5th. Both these dedicated public servants have consistently demonstrated their commitment to working across the aisle to achieve meaningful results for our community. Ryan and Tom played a crucial role in helping New Canaan secure its 8-30g moratorium, which empowers us to maintain local control over our zoning decisions.