New Canaan Police at 8:34 p.m. on Dec. 2 received a report of a glass window shattered at Gofer’s Ice Cream on Main Street. Juveniles were involved in the incident, police said.
Bill Jones, seated at his 100th birthday on Dec. 8, 2022. Standing are family members L-R: Carlos and Kristin Pizan, Ingrid O’Reilly, Katelyn Abrahamson, and Grayson, Garrett and Annelise O’Reilly. Credit: Michael Dinan
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Happy 100th birthday to New Canaan’s Bill Jones, who served in the Pacific on the aircraft carrier USS Essex during World War II. Born Dec. 8, 1922 in a little house on Cherry Street, the 1940 New Canaan High School graduate went on to become a 31-year veteran of the New Canaan Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. Jones is also proud to be the longest-serving volunteer firefighter in New Canaan history and to have trained at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. in 1965. His family and friends held a celebration on his 100th at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street.
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Pre-registration for kindergarten in the New Canaan Public Schools is now open. Info here.
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The owners of a White Oak Shade Road home on Monday filed eviction papers in state Superior Court, saying they haven’t paid $7,000 in monthly rent since June.
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An Open House at The Children’s School in Stamford will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. RSVP required, at 203-329-8815.
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Police are investigating a report received at 7 p.m. Monday from a North Wilton Road resident regarding forged checks.
L-R: Fire Marshal Paul Payne and Fire Chief Albe Bassett at the Holiday Stroll, Dec. 2, 2022 on Elm Street.
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The New Canaan Fire Department, Engine Company 1 and Fire Marshal’s Office set up a mock living room to demonstrate Christmas Tree safety at the Holiday Stroll last Friday. More than 200 candy canes along with Christmas Tree safety tips were handed out, and many children were invited to board Rescue 5 with the help of fire personnel.
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Auditions open: The Town Players of New Canaan are seeking two high school boys for their upcoming (Feb. 17 to March 5) production of “Ordinary People.” Details here.
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Here’s the new “Wine Minute” from Franco’s Wine Merchants on Elm Street:
One of the “Kids First, No Cell Tower at West School” signs that has started appearing in New Canaan, this one on Frogtown Road. Credit: Michael Dinan
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Police at 4:47 pm. on Nov. 30 received a report of lawn signs protesting the proposed cell tower at West School stolen from West Road.
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Locally based tax accountant Alexis Murphy, CPA, a Johns Hopkins University graduate who hails from Long Island, offers tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses, as well as small business accounting, tax planning and bookkeeping.
Lavender Lashes owner Lauren Gaby
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Congratulations to Lavender Lashes owner Lauren Gaby, who has been providing eyelash extensions on Burtis Avenue since 2014, on moving into a new space on Main Street, partnering with Pigmenta Permanent Cosmetics as the lead technician for its New Canaan location. “It is a newly built space with both businesses under one roof, designed to provide the highest quality services in both fields,” Gaby said.
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A motor scooter reported stolen Nov. 29 from Avalon Drive West was found in the nearby Lakeview Cemetery at 8 a.m. the following day, police said.
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Rucci Law Group supporting a good cause:
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Police received reports of motorists passing stopped school buses on Dec. 2 in the areas of 681 Old Stamford Road (9:49 a.m.) 170 Weed St. (9:52 a.m.), 157 Weed St. (10:01 a.m.) and Locust Avenue and New Norwalk Road (10:05 a.m.).
Waveny LifeCare Network and UBS decorated gingerbread houses.
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Waveny LifeCare Network had a great afternoon decorating gingerbread houses with friends from UBS, who came with Waveny volunteers to bring the holiday spirit, company and fun to our residents. “We are grateful for the generous gift of supplies that have enabled our residents throughout the Waveny continuum to participate in the sights and smells and creativity of decorating gingerbread houses,” the organization said. “Holiday cheer lives here.”
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will host its “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas” at 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Police at 9:21 a.m. on Dec. 3 received a report of an unlocked vehicle with the keys inside stolen from a Hillcrest Road home. It was recovered in Norwalk, police said.
Angela Materna (L), Chapter F-AC spokesperson, and Bethany Zaro (R)of the Human Services Department
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The town’s Human Services Department recently received a donation of $700 from P.E.O. Chapter F-AC of New Canaan. P.E.O spokesperson Angela Materna said in a press release, “While our primary mission is helping women pursue their education through loans, grants, and scholarships, we are always very mindful of the community of which we are a part, and how we can be of service to that community.”
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Local churches are sharing their Christmas Eve and Day service offerings. They include:
Dec. 24.—4 p.m. Family Service with Nativity Pageant; 6 p.m Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Caroling on God’s Acre; 7 p.m. Worship Service; 11 p.m. Candlelight Worship Service.
Dec. 24—5 p.m. The World’s Greatest Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist; 6 p.m. Carillon Serenade; 6:30 p.m. Caroling on God’s Acre; 9:30 p.m. Prelude with Organ, Bass, Timpani and St. Mark’s Choir; 10 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist with Organ, Bass, Timpani and St. Mark’s Choir.
Dec. 25—10 a.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist, Baroque Ensemble with Ryland Angel, tenor.
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Grace Community Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday is featuring music with NuSoul Bronx Choir.
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Here are some more worthwhile local events (upload your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it):
- Acabella Holiday Concert At The Carriage Barn (December 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Charis Sings Ceremony of Carols for Christmas (December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Encore Club of New Canaan Annual Holiday Party (December 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Opening Reception: Layers Revealed (December 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- The Nature of Oaks with Douglas Tallamy (Wednesday, January, 4, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am)
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Finally, congratulations to Adrián Losada McMahon from New Canaan High School on being named one of four winners of an essay contest run by Optimum in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Co-sponsored by TelevisaUnivision, the contest ran across 21 states and winners earned a scholarship.