New Canaan Police received a report at 8:47 p.m. Sunday of an unlocked vehicle (keys inside) stolen from the Country Club of New Canaan. There are no suspects yet in the active investigation.
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Bob and Sarah Seelert on their wedding day, June 20, 1964.
Congratulations to Bob and Sarah Seelert, who on June 20 will mark their 60th wedding anniversary.
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It’s almost here: The 2024 New Canaan Old Timers Golf Outing will be held next Tuesday, June 25 at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Fairfield (background here). The New Canaan Old Timers Association’s outing benefits the Vin Iovino Scholarship and New Canaan High School athletic scholarships. Shotgun start at 1 p.m., scramble format with dinner to follow—$175 per golfer includes golf, cart and dinner. Register here.
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Animal Control received a report at 12:36 p.m. on June 10 of a coyote attacking a dog on Comstock Hill Road.
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We congratulate 1988 New Canaan High School graduate Ted Grogan on 10 years of sobriety. The executive director of The Serenity Project—a nonprofit organization that helps people recover from all forms of trauma—Grogan marked the milestone on Monday.
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Police at 11:20 a.m. on June 11 received a report of a Police Commission member’s badge stolen from an unlocked vehicle in a West Road driveway.
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Teriyaki East’s lunch combo ($14) includes rice, noodles and vegetables with two proteins (steak and General Tso’s chicken).
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The New Canaan Land Trust’s “Firefly Sanctuary”
Join the New Canaan Land Trust for “Fireflies Take Flight,” a season kickoff party for the Firefly Sanctuary, to be held 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. Tickets and info here.
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The town has spent $5,640 in legal fees so far on the St. Luke’s School parking garage issue, according to a legal bill reviewed Tuesday by the Board of Selectmen.
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The New Canaan YMCA’s summer camps and programs start next week. More info here.
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Arthur Jean Baptiste of Waveny LifeCare Network receives Leading Age Connecticut’s “Aging Services Award of Excellence.” Photo courtesy of Heather Wootton
Congratulations to Arthur Jean Baptiste, a licensed practical nurse in Waveny’s Memory Care Community for the past three years, on earning an “Aging Services Award of Excellence” from LeadingAge Connecticut. He received it at LeadingAge Connecticut’s EXPO at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, and the citation is as follows: “Arthur goes above and beyond each and every day to deliver excellent resident care, safety and performance. In addition to being courageous and hyper-anticipatory in saving choking victims (residents) in three separate instances in the past year, there’s nothing he doesn’t do exceptionally well. Arthur’s energy and demeanor is always bright, resilient, and accessible, he is a natural born leader, and above all, is meticulously consistent in providing compassionate care to Wayeny’s residents. It’s simply an enormous privilege and our pleasure to work with Arthur, and we’re thrilled to have him on the Waveny team.”
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Police received a report at 3:37 p.m. on June 13 of a wallet stolen from a purse, possibly from an unlocked car on Cherry Street as the victim entered a nearby store.
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The killdeer spotted at Bristow.
The Friends of Bristow Park has announced that a Killdeer—a variety of Plover—was recorded in the bird sanctuary by local ornithologist Frank Gallo on June 9, putting the current 2024 bird count in Bristow Park at 123. That figure is up from 91 recorded in 1924. “The hope is to reach a count of 124 species in time for the planned Centennial Celebration at 2 p.m. on September 8th,” said Chris Schipper, who has spearheaded the park’s revitalization.
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The widely anticipated re-striping of Morse Court—with increased stall widths—will be completed by summer’s end, Public Works Director Tiger Mann said during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting.
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Tickets are on sale for Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s production of “Mary Poppins,” running July 12 to 28.
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The New Canaan Preservation Alliance announced May 31 that it’s withdrawing its lawsuit against the Planning & Zoning Commission related to the appointed body’s 2022 approval of the New Canaan Library’s plans for the 1913 building. “The Library has come a long way, and in the right direction, from its original proposal to raze the 1913 building entirely,” NCPA President Neele Stichnoth said in a statement. “While we are not entirely pleased with the ultimate outcome of this issue, we are gratified that, because of our efforts, a portion of the 1913 building still stands and occupies a place of prominence on the new Library Green. We are confident that the Library will develop a workable plan to functionally integrate the 1913 building into the Library’s overall campus.”
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Police received a report of a motorist passing a stopped school bus in the area of Old Stamford and Jelliff Mill Roads, at 9:35 a.m. on June 13.
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Get in while you can: The Town Players of New Canaan’s production of “Eurydice” runs through June 23 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny.
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During the selectmen meeting on Tuesday, Board members appointed Chad Buch to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Nick Mitrakis to the Police Building Committee.
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A cat found at about 9:06 a.m. on June 13 on Charles Place was reunited with its owner, according to NCPD Animal Control.
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The Town Players of New Canaan is hosting Nancy Meyer’s Improv Class this coming weekend. It runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday ($100 for a 3-hour class). Info here.
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Finally—courtesy of event section sponsor April Kaynor & Kelly DeFrancesco of William Raveis—here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- Make Music Day New Canaan! (June 21 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm)
- Improv Class with Nancy Meyer – ages 14-120! (June 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Salsa & Sangria- Taste and Dancing at the Carriage Barn (June 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
- Star-Crossed Lovers: A Deep Dive into Romeo & Juliet (June 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- New Canaan Old Timers Golf Outing – Vin Iovino Scholarship (June 25 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- New England Feeding New England: Food System Resilience (June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
A thought is to install a camera on each school bus that could capture the offending license plate. Then fine the owner a SIGNIFICANT amount. If there is a second offense, take away their license. This is happening too often, and tells you something about the person(s) that would do such a thing.
Happy Diamond Anniversary Wishes to Bob and Sarah Seelert, with a big shout out of thanks for all you have done for New Canaan by founding the Waveny Park Conservancy as well as supporting open space and nature organizations in our Town.