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Here’s an updated New Canaan voter count from the Registrars of Voters:

New Canaan Voter Count—July 2023

	Democrat	Republican	Unaffiliated	Other	Total
July 1, 2023	3,680	4,928	4,833	157	13,598
% of total July 2023	27.0%	36.2%	35.5%	1.2%
% of total November 2021	26.4%	38%	34.4%	1.2%
% of total November 2019	23.2%	43.6%	32.5%	1.3%

Source: New Canaan Registrars of Voters

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The nonprofit Children In Placement, which serves children in the child welfare system, is seeking New Canaan chefs, brewmeisters and philanthropists for its upcoming “A Taste of CIP” fundraiser. Details here.

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New Canaan Police at 11:41 a.m. on July 12 received a report of items taken from a car parked at Waveny, locked with its windows open. Missing items include credit and debit cards, police said. It’s under investigation.

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Silvermine Arts Center devotes its galleries to Guild members’ work every summer. The annual Summer Salon gives the community a chance to view the artists’ newest works, and the public is invited to the opening reception on July 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. While most Silvermine artists live and work in the Northeast or the Mid-Atlantic region, the Guild now has an international reach. Summer Salon runs through Aug. 24. “For the seasoned or new collector, Summer Salon features a wide range of price points and styles—from contemporary to traditional, with art for every budget and aesthetic preference,” organizers say. “No need to wait for the close of the exhibition to take home your new art, works can be purchased right off the wall.”

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Though the New Canaan Utilities Commission recently was reactivated, the appointed body’s page on the town website lists no contact email address for the group.

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Here’s a Metro-North Railroad New Canaan branch “noise abatement feasibility study survey.”

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Speaking of which, state transportation officials currently expect to be finished with the work that has sidelined the New Canaan branch line by Labor Day, First Selectman Kevin Moynihan told the Town Council during a general update at the legislative body’s regular meeting Wednesday night.

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Just two more weekends to see it: Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s “Beauty & the Beast” runs through July 30 (Fri/Sat 7pm & Sat/Sun 2pm) at New Canaan High School Theatre. Tickets here.

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New Canaan Police impounded two female cats for one week last month after their owner had to leave the home for an unknown period of time with no one to look after them. On June 20, authorities picked up Britney and Sasha from their White Fall Lane home and took them to the Animal Control shelter at the Lakeview Avenue dump. “Upon entry the house smelled musty,” according to an incident report obtained by NewCanaanite.com through a public records request. “This officer could see two or three places where the cats had pooped outside of the litter box in the house. The cats did have a litter box that appeared to not have been cleaned for a few days.” There were no visible water or food bowls in the house, the report said. Though both cats had some matting fur, they did not appear to need immediate car. On June 27, police transported the animals to Just Cats Veterinary Hospital in Stamford, the report said.

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Last reminder: The New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale is coming:

• Friday, July 21: local stores on the sidewalk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, July 22: Elm, Main and Forest Streets 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here’s a tent that’s definitely worth checking out at the Sidewalk Sale (more here on the  Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer):

 

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Police at 4:04 p.m. Sunday received a report of two off-leash dogs at Waveny. Under the Town Code, dogs in public parks must be on leashes no longer than 25 feet. (There’s a designated, fenced-in off-leash dog area at Waveny called Spencer’s Run–registration forms and info here.)

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Congratulations to New Canaan’s Grace Catherine McManus on her recent graduation from The Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Conn. McManus served as president of Gunn Society and was named to Dean’s List in the winter and spring terms, and High Honor Roll in the fall. She’s the daughter of Paul M. McManus, Jr., who is a 1987 graduate of The Frederick Gunn School and a member of the Board of Trustees, and Adrienne McManus, Student Life Chair of the Parents Council. Their daughter Ellie McManus is a 2021 graduate of the school.

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See Joe Bush & Friends live in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 28 at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny. Details here.

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The town is preparing to commence the next phase of its tax revaluation, which may include “double inspections” by the contracted company, Municipal Valuations Services, “for quality control purposes to ensure quality and accuracy,” according to a bulletin posted on the municipal website. 

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On Thursday, Waveny LifeCare Network welcomed local first responders and essential workers to thank and celebrate them for their support during the COVID pandemic. Police, Fire, EMS, Health, Human Services, Highway and Emergency Management Departments from New Canaan and Wilton gathered on Waveny’s Main Street to receive awards and mingle with their peers, local officials and staff. “The gratitude for the services provided by the first responders and emergency personnel goes well beyond the building here and extends out to all those residents in their homes who may need assistance,” Leo Karl, chairman of Waveny’s Board of Directors, said in a statement.

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The Town Players of New Canaan has announced its upcoming season, and it includes “The Toxic Avenger: The Musical.” Auditions will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 25. The show will run Oct. 13 to 28 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny.

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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):

• Women Empowering Women: Helping Your Child Thrive in the Preschool Years: Strategies for Building Connection and Understanding during Difficult Moments (July 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am)
• Former Congressman Shays to Address Men’s Club (July 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am)
• Summer Youth Connection with Ukraine (July 25 @ 9:45 am – 11:45 am)
• Lifestyle Medicine Workshop: Stress Reduction (July 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm)
• Broadway Cabaret Under Direction of Professor Gil Harel (July 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
• Gentle Yoga at The Carriage Barn (August 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)