Citing the impact of COVID-19, Pet Valu plans to shut down its stores in the coming days, according to a press release. There’s one on Forest Street. (New Canaan’s family-owned Pet Pantry Warehouse remains located on Grove Street.)
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New Canaan Police say they received three complaints early Thursday about vehicles entered illegally, on Weed Street and Logan Road. In one case, a wallet was stolen from an unlocked car.
Anna Zoccolillo
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Congratulations to New Canaan’s Anna Zoccolillo on earning the “Jo Mercede Youth Volunteer of the Year Award” from STAR, Inc. Lighting the Way, a nonprofit organization serving people impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Zoccolillo hosted “Friday Night Fun Nights,” an inclusive weekly event for people of all abilities, as part of her Girl Scouts gold award.
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The Board of Selectmen on Monday appointed Paul Payne as new full-time fire marshal in New Canaan, succeeding Fred Baker in the position. Payne is a qualified building inspector who has worked here for years as deputy building official.
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Waveny LifeCare Network on Thursday announced that it’s combining home care and hospice operations with Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County. A final agreement is expected by year’s end.
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The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, or CIAC, said in a Tweet on Thursday that the start of the winter season for high school sports is postponed. The organization is waiting for guidance from Department of Public Health officials and will take up the matter Nov. 17.
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Attention local artists: New Canaan CARES through Nov. 15 is accepting entries for a logo contest for a local substance misuse prevention council. The New Canaan Coalition Logo Contest will award a $100 gift card to the winner. Rules here.
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State Sen. Alex Kasser (D-36th) has won re-election over challenger Ryan Fazio, a Greenwich Republican.
Kim Herr. Contributed
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Kim Herr has been hired as manager of operations for Staying Put in New Canaan, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help older adults live independently and safely in the community. Executive Director Barb Achenbaum said in a press release, “Herr will offer a valuable new perspective to Staying Put as we find new ways of serving our seniors in this time of pandemic.” Herr moved to New Canaan in August with her husband, Scott, who is the new senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.
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The Howard M. Bossa and Peter C. Langenus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 653 annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at God’s Acre at 10:55 a.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 11. Attendees are to wear masks and socially distance. The speaker will be Tyler Nash, a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer.
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The selectmen on Monday also appointed Chris LeBris as a regular member of the Board of Finance. He had been an alternate. The Board’s vice chair, Democrat Bob Spangler, has stepped down. It was unclear from the selectmen meeting whether the Democratic Town Committee had submitted a name to fill the alternate slot.
Usman Shaikh. Contributed
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A new personalized nutrition business launched by New Canaan resident Usman Shaikh, called ‘dil figaro,’ is offering a promotion that includes a free questionnaire-based personalized report ($149 value) and the first week’s lunch on the house ($100 value).
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New Canaan Library’s 13th Annual Lit Lunch @ Night featuring Alice Hoffmanis to be held Friday, Nov. 13—sponsors include Christine Saxe and Bankwell.
Other upcoming events:
- Support Group for Families of Addicted Loved Ones (November 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- New Canaan Land Trust 53rd Annual Meeting (November 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Medicare & You: Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers (November 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
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Finally, news from our neighbors: Darien High School once again switched to full remote learning Thursday, after seeing new COVID-19 activity, according to an email that Darien Public Schools Superintendent Alan Addley sent to school families.