A vehicle parked at Irwin Park had its window smashed and a purse stolen from it, according to a report police received at 1:07 p.m. last Saturday.
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Asked at Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting for an update on Metro-North Railroad service, which grew limited as the COVID-19 pandemic set in, First Selectman Kevin Moynihan said a “very favorable” announcement was expected “soon” from the state. “But I cannot pre-announce anything,” Moynihan said.
Scene of the car crash on Old Stamford Road on the morning of July 29, 2021. Photo published with permission from its owner
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A motorist was cited for reckless driving and failure to drive right after crossing the centerline at the curve in the area of 93 Old Stamford Road and striking another vehicle at about 7:30 a.m. on July 29, police said. The drivers of both cars suffered minor injuries and were transported to the Norwalk Hospital Emergency Room by New Canaan Emergency Medical Services.
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The estimated cost of New Canaan Library‘s rebuilding project has come down from $39.2 million to $38.6 million, representatives told members of the Board of Finance during a special meeting Wednesday. More than $17 million has been privately raised, and the library has a four-year plan to raise another $13 million toward the project, with the town making up the total project balance with a $10 million contribution.
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Dil Figaro is offering the first week of lunches for free in exchange for trying them out for a month. (Background on the New Canaan company here.)
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The town still hasn’t published minutes from July 20 Board of Selectmen meeting. Under state law, minutes must be made available no more than seven days after a regular or special meeting. [UPDATE: Moynihan said in an email at 12:33 p.m. Thursday that town officials misplaced the minutes in the Town Clerk’s office and that “[t]hey were not posted on the Town’s website until later because IT personnel were on vacation.” Town Clerk Claudia Weber said in a 2:34 p.m. email that the minutes were not misfiled, as Moynihan claimed.]
Jenny Esposito, local dog mom.
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Recently retired from a four-decade career in banking, town resident Jenny Esposito is joining the team at Staying Put in New Canaan as its manager of events. The nonprofit organization helps older adults live independently in their homes and remain engaged in the community. Executive Director Barb Achenbaum said in a statement, “We are very fortunate to have Jenny join the team. Her experience, energy and enthusiasm, as well as her passion for helping others, make her a perfect fit.”
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The New Canaan Building Department on July 23 received an application to demolish the home at 639 Smith Ridge Road.
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The New Canaan Chamber Music Summer Concert, to be held 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, is sponsored by Karl Chevrolet, Francos Wine, Walter Stewart’s Market, Stewarts Spirits and Karp Vue, among other businesses and individuals.
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The selectmen on Tuesday voted 3-0 to approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the town three years ago by a Putnam Road man who has claimed that municipal officials harmed his property by directing water onto it from a public road as well as neighboring properties. The town spent about $5,000 in legal fees on the matter in the fiscal year that ended June 30, records show. The selectmen entered into executive session to discuss the settlement prior to reopening the meeting to the public for a vote. A newspaper reporter did not immediately rejoin the public meeting. When Moynihan said he wasn’t sure if the Board needed to wait for that reporter, his staffer Tucker Murphy said, “We are recording. She can watch the recording.”
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A cashier’s check found by a person walking downtown at about 9 a.m. last Saturday in the area of South Avenue and Morse Court was returned to its owner, police said.
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New Canaan Police last week announced the launch of a new campaign. Through “Feed the Blue,” community members can send donated meals to the police station, which doesn’t have a kitchen facility as other emergency response agencies in town do. The meals are designed to help the men and women of NCPD enjoy a break during their shifts and typically will be distributed on Mondays and Wednesdays. This month, volunteers are making deliveries. For more information, contact Jennifer Collins at 203-722-7842 or FeedTheBlueNC@gmail.com.
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Congratulations to Cari Hills, a 1994 New Canaan High School graduate and Cornell University alumna (’98), who will be inducted next month into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame in the “College Player” category. She was an All-American in both field hockey and lacrosse at Cornell, and graduated as the school’s career leader in scoring in both sports. Hills was a two-time 3rd Team All-American (1996, 1998) in lacrosse and a 2nd team All American in field hockey (1995) during her four-year career. She was Cornell’s first-ever All-American in field hockey. She was the “Cornell Sun Athlete of the Year” in 1998 and was the “Richie Moran Award” winner in 1997.
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A New Canaan Police patrol car got a flat tire on Grove Street at about 9:45 p.m. on July 30.
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