New Canaan Police at 11:43 a.m. on April 28 responded to a report that a fire extinguisher had been deployed inside the building at 47 Elm St. That’s the same address of the commercial building that houses Ralph Lauren.
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One of New Canaan’s definitive annual community events—May Fair—is coming, Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Interested in donating to the tag sale? Info here.
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Attention swimmers and triathletes: Starting Monday, June 5, highly respected former New Canaan Y swim coach Rich Ludemann—an NCAA Divisions 1 and 2 coach who has placed athletes on World Championship, National and Olympic Teams, along with NCAA, Senior and Junior National scorers—will run morning workouts at a 25-meter, six-lane outdoor pool facility minutes off of the Merritt Parkway. The program is designed to serve everyone from Masters swimmers who love the sport, to triathletes looking to improve the first leg of their events, to high school and college swimmers seeking to stay in shape this summer without the pressures of competition. “Stroke corrections, training for success and creating an environment for achievement is our goal for your individual needs,” Ludemann said. Workouts will run June 5 to Aug. 4 in two sessions MWF (5:30 to 7 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 a.m.). $350 fee. Contact for more info: fishdoc52@gmail.com and 203-644-0564.
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The New Canaan Building Department on Monday received an application to demolish the 1955-built split-level house at 49 Skyview Lane.
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Bankwell is hosting “Shred Day” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13. Details here.
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A New Canaan man reported to police that at about 5:45 p.m. on March 18 (a Saturday) he’d been bitten on the left calf by a dog in a Land Trust property off of Wellesley Road, according to an incident report obtained by NewCanaanite.com through a public records request. A medium-sized Labrador retriever mix with white and tan markings, the dog appeared to answer to the call of “Casey” but the animal’s apparent owner, a man in his 50s, could not be found by the injured park visitor.
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The New Canaan CARES annual “Home Tour” will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24. Details here.
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NCPD Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh said during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting that Joseph Farenga has been promoted to the rank of captain.
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Congratulations to New Canaan High School student-led “Feeding 500” on winning “The Luminary Award” at the Open Doors Shelter gala last week for its work in raising $120,000-plus for the shelter in just two years. Here’s a video that was shown at the gala (and here’s some background on Feeding 500):
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Waveny will present a community health program titled “So Many Decisions So Little Time, Empowering You and Your Family – Resources to Smooth the Path in Preparation for the End of Life Journey,” on “Main Street” at Waveny LifeCare Network, 3 Farm Road, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Topics include “What, Why, When Hospice?” and “83 Decisions in 72 Hours” plus a question-and-answer session. The program is free and open to the public, masks will be required. Kindly RSVP to events@waveny.org.
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Police at 4:34 p.m. on April 27 received a report of a wallet missing from a Jelliff Mill Road residence. (It’s the same street address where a woman was arrested on the same afternoon and charged with disorderly conduct.)
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, along with the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will dedicate two commemorative markers—for Capt. Stephen Betts and Jesse Betts—in St. Mark’s West Road Cemetery during a special event to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6. More details here.
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It’s here: Pet Pantry’s “Dog Days New Canaan” will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the New Canaan Nature Center. Here’s some background and more details on the popular local event.
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The Building Department on April 24 issued an after-the-fact permit for about $75,000 of work completed at 362 South Ave. The work involved an 18-by-40-foot inground pool with interior spa and automatic safety cover and fencing, the permit said. “All construction was 100% complete prior to the permit being issued,” it said. The town collected $1,575 in fees for the permit issuance.
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Also happening Sunday: The “Sunshine for Scarlett” Great Strides walk benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will kick off at New Canaan High School at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 7. The walk raises money for the cause in the name of a 12-year-old New Canaan girl who also is a New Canaan Dance Academy team member. Here’s more background, along with information on how to register and donate.
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Police are investigating the theft of mail from a West Cross Road mailbox, reported at 4:20 p.m. on April 28.
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The Summer Theatre of New Canaan‘s 20th Anniversary Gala, “Be Our Guest,” is scheduled for May 13 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Details here.
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Contracts approved Tuesday by the selectmen included $1,700 for Darien Electric to “excavate to find broken wire for lamppost at Powerhouse Theatre.”
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In time for Mother’s Day: The New Canaan Garden Club is presenting “Gardens in Bloom,” a garden tour to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 (rain or shine). Details and tickets here.
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A reminder that Staying Put in New Canaan’s “Summer Soiree” will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. (Just $75 per person—tickets and details here.) Sponsors include—Benefactor Sponsors: Betsy and Fred Afragola and the Anderson Fund. Champion Sponsors: American Industrial Partners; Brickley Law; Francos Wine Merchants; Friends of Staying Put; Halo Fitness – Anthony Domino; Karl Chevrolet Co.; Karp Associates – The Karp Family; Walter Stewart’s Market; and Waveny LifeCare Network. Supporter Sponsors: DEANE, Inc.; Hobbs, Inc.; Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists Inc.; New Canaan Board of Realtors; New Canaan Foreign Car Service; Reynolds + Rowella Accounting and Consulting; Friend Sponsors: AC Auto Body & Mechanical Service; Country Club of New Canaan; Amy and Fabio Freyre; Friends of Staying Put; Denise Gannalo Realtor; Paul Harbottle DDS – New Canaan Dentistry; Dorcas and Ralph Hills; HTG Investment Advisors Inc.; Lampert, Toohey & Rucci, LLC; Lions Club of New Canaan; and Rand Insurance.
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The Congregational Church of New Canaan has two events coming up, free to the public:
- 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6—Mary Bradley Clarke Benefit Concert. The Gala Benefit Concert and reception supports guest instrumentalists for services. The Chancel Choir, section leaders, and Children’s Choirs will present favorites from Broadway, opera and popular repertoire.
- 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, The Exploration of the Neuroscience of Spirituality. A Bold New Paradigm for Health, Healing, and Resilience, New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller will be speaking about her book, “The Awakened Brain.”
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The New Canaan Housing Authority—as “Millport Phase II Limited Partnership”—on April 25 filed papers in state Superior Court to evict a resident who owes more than $17,000 in back rent, according to the complaint, including $541 due for the month of February.
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L-R: Ulrika Veroude (PNC) and Jennifer Cipriano of Copia.
Planet New Canaan is holding its annual native plant sale with Copia Home and Garden in South Salem, N.Y. For every $75 worth of native plants purchased, $10 worth of native plants will be donated to Bristow Bird Sanctuary. New this year: This sale also applies to Copia’s website. Sale ends May 31. Mention ‘Planet New Canaan’ when making your purchase.
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Town officials are reminding residents that starting this month, Aquarion will begin work to install a new 36-inch diameter water main along Route 106/Silvermine Road. Construction will occur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and continue through December. More information here.
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Tickets are on sale now for New Canaan Mounted Troop’s “Breeches & Bowties” spring gala, to be held on Friday, May 19 at Wee Burn Beach Club. Details here.
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It’s here: New Canaan Chamber Music is presenting two concerts featuring 1992 New Canaan High School graduate and world-renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium at New Canaan Library, as follows—
- “Pulling Out All the Stops”—7 p.m. on Friday, May 5 (joined by 10 acclaimed musicians)
- “Our First Concert for Children and Families”—3 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 (a one-hour concert with Armstrong plus five world-class musicians)
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Finally, here are more events worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- Solo Transatlantic Sailor to Speak at Men’s Club (May 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am)
- “DROP DEAD” (A Comedy Murder Mystery) (May 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Asian American Heritage Month Marked by Exhibit and Panel Discussion (May 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Matthew Desmond: Poverty, by America: Pulitzer Prize Winning and NYT Bestselling Author (May 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Introduction to Cub Scouting (May 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
- 21st Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon (May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm)
- New Canaan CARES Home Tour Patron Party (May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- Bo Hickey – A Celebration of Life (May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)