New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of a purse with credit cards, reported stolen from a commercial building at 76 Elm St. at 6:50 p.m. on Jan. 11.
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The Grove Street home that the Boards of Selectmen and Finance this week voted in favor of the town purchasing for $1 million last was appraised at $659,300, tax records show. The Town Council is scheduled to take up the bonding for the $1 million purchase during a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Jan. 25, according to a meeting notice.
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Join fellow residents for a festive night of New Canaan trivia at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. Wine and beer, chili and cornbread will be served. The event is free but open to current members only.
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The Police Commission during its regular meeting Wednesday unanimously elected Jim McLaughlin as chair and Shekaiba Bennett as secretary. Newly reappointed Commissioner Paul Foley made both nominations.
Chef Luis owner Luis Lopez.
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Happy 57th Birthday (Jan. 18) to Chef Luis Lopez.
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Police are holding a food drive to benefit the New Canaan Food Pantry, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot at 288 Elm St. (Acme). Needed items include:
- Pasta sauce
- Canned tomato sauce
- Salsa
- Creamy salad dressing
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- White rice (2-lb. bags)
- Chicken broth
- Non-refrigerated milks (to-go packs)
- Honey
- Juice packs
- Spices
- Kids breakfast snacks
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Selectman Nick Williams during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting thanked former Planning & Zoning Commission Chair John Goodwin for his years of service to the town. Serving on P&Z can be “a thankless task in the town,” Williams said, adding that Goodwin served as chair “during unprecedented building” and did an “outstanding job.” “Thanks to him for stepping up in so many ways,” Williams said as the Board voted 3-0 in favor of making Chris Hering a regular P&Z member, filling an open seat created by Goodwin’s stepping down.
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Police are investigating the theft of an unlocked vehicle, keys inside, reported stolen from a Douglas Road driveway at 9:47 a.m. on Jan. 11.
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Here’s the new “Wine Minute” from Franco’s Wine Merchants on Elm Street:
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Police received a report of a motorist passing a stopped school bus at Old Stamford and Talmadge Hill Roads, at 9:39 a.m. on Jan. 11.
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The Board of Selectmen during its regular meeting Tuesday approved the following appointments to municipal bodies:
- Ann Silvio—Conservation Commission
- Josh Kaye and Arvind Bajaj—Ethics Board
- Meg Hely Walsh—Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee
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Police are investigating a theft of cryptocurrency, reported by an Autumn Lane resident at 11:04 a.m. on Jan. 14.
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Locally based Alexa Oliveri, an intuitive business and life advisor, and company wellness leader, works with both organizations and individuals “to help redefine and establish their place in an ever-changing world.”
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The Board of Finance during its regular meeting Tuesday night unanimously re-elected Todd Lavieri as chair and Judy Neville as secretary.
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Police are investigating the attempted theft of a vehicle left unlocked in a Parade Hill Road driveway, reported at 8:58 a.m. on Jan. 11.
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There’s a “Coffee with a Cop” scheduled at Zumbach’s on Pine Street from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. next Tuesday.
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The Town Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Jan. 25 “[i]n response to an official petition and Call for a Public Meeting” regarding the proposed West School cell tower, according to a meeting notice on the municipal website.
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Police at 11:17 a.m. on Jan. 12 received a report of items missing from a Bank Street home, including a possibly stolen wallet and jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.
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The Town Players of New Canaan presents “Ordinary People,” showing Feb. 17 to March 5 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. Ticket info here (these shows do sell out).
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Police are investigating the theft of a backpack leaf blower reported stolen from the detached garage at a Valley Road residence at 11:43 a.m. on Jan. 13.
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Finally, here’s a gallery of photos from Monday’s Martin Luther King Day ceremony at United Methodist Church from the Interfaith Council of New Canaan and a S.T.A.R. (Stand Together Against Racism) community building activity held at the New Canaan Y:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023
Jan. 16, 2023 at the New Canaan YMCA
