New Canaan Police at 1:35 a.m. on April 2 received a report of a burglary at an Oenoke Ridge home. The suspects gained entry through an unlocked door, police said. It’s an active investigation.
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The New Canaan Nature Center’s 8th Annual “Lecture & Luncheon,” featuring Amanda Lindroth, will be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Country Club of New Canaan.
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All New Canaan students in grades 7-12 can share their interest in civics by entering a new essay contest co-sponsored by the New Canaan League of Women Voters and New Canaan Library. First prize is $300, second prize is $200, and third prize is $100. Essay Prompt: “This is a municipal election year. Why do these local elections matter?” Details here. Deadline is May 15.
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The Glass House’s 2025 tour season opens next Thursday, April 17. Tickets here. The celebrated National Trust for Historic Preservation site is presenting the work of Chicago-based artist Barbara Kasten in and around The Glass House this season, an installation titled “Structure, Light, Land.” More info here.
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The owner of a Hillside Avenue home last week filed eviction papers against tenants who didn’t pay $4,750 in rent for March, according to the complaint.
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Waveny’s independent living residence, The Inn, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Mint juleps and hors d’oeuvres in the Living Room, with a viewing of the 151st Run for the Roses and all proceeds benefiting The Inn. Tickets here.
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The street in New Canaan that hasn’t been repaved for the most years— Pine Street—will be redone in August, First Selectman Dionna Carlson told the Board of Finance on Tuesday.
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New Canaan CARES has announced its hugely popular Home Tour. The 2025 tour, featuring five homes and an exclusive after-party at a bonus sixth home, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Details and tickets here.
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Police at 10 a.m. on April 3 arrested a 25-year-old Forest Street woman and charged her with second-degree failure to appear. The woman faces a second-degree breach of peace charge out of New Haven, according to Connecticut Judicial Branch records. She also faces charges stemming for 2021 that have been statutorily sealed.
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The Carriage Barn Arts Center is hosting an opening party for its annual contemporary art show, Spectrum, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition April 13 to May 23.
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Loving this guy’s look, and his name—thank you Spa Dogz at 26 Cross St. for sharing:
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Now playing at The Playhouse: “A Minecraft Movie” and “The Amateur.”
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The demolition of Irwin House is moving forward, Carlson told the finance board Tuesday. Funds for the work are to be approved at next week’s Board of Selectmen meeting “for the environmental survey,” she said, adding: “So that’s moving forward.”
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Tickets are now on sale for the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society’s “Celebrate New Canaan” gala, to be held 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 30.
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The town’s annual “Clean Your Mile” effort is coming April 21 to 27. More info here.
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Locally owned Elite Dermatology Physicians at 38 East Ave. treats acne, eczema and more complex skin concerns using medical procedures (not injectables or cosmetic treatments). Background here on the business.
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This write-up on the New Canaan Varsity squash team’s success at February’s U.S. High School Championships from Mike Buczkiewicz (thanks Mike):
“In a thrilling display of skill and determination, New Canaan’s Varsity High School Boys squash team recently competed in the prestigious 2025 U.S. High School Championships in Philadelphia. This event, the largest squash tournament in the world, brought together over 1,600 players from 203 teams across thirteen divisions.
“For the season, the Rams secured a sixth-place finish in the FairWest league with a 5-4 record. The team’s success was largely driven by a trio of talented seniors: Jake Donohue, Ashton Baker, and Atma Krishnan. Donohue dominated the league matches with a flawless 4-0 record, ranking him sixth out of 107 league varsity players. Baker, the team captain, also had a standout season with a 3-1 league record, placing him 28th overall. Krishnan concluded a solid season with a 3-3 record.
“Beyond their on-court achievements, these seniors are set to make their mark in academia next year. Donohue will attend the University of Chicago and Baker will head to Tufts University.
“The team’s leadership and experience will be passed on to a promising group of returning juniors next season, including Michael Telesco, Teddy Bach, Jordan Alexander, and Arya Mitra.
“In addition, at the team’s end-of-season banquet, Mitra was honored with the Schmidt Cup, which goes to the player who is most supportive of his teammates and demonstrates the best sportsmanship on and off the court. Freshman Henry Buczkiewicz was named Varsity MVP while Aidan Salas earned Junior Varsity MVP honors, marking a bright future for the team.
“The New Canaan Squash program, which organizes the high school team, is a K-12 competitive initiative catering to students in the New Canaan public school system and it is led by Director Zac Alexander with coaches Devan Currie and Maddie Hylland. For further information on how to join New Canaan public school K-12 squash programs, please visit www.ncsquash.com.”
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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):
- Lunch and Learn: Susan Guerrero (April 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
- Planet New Canaan Hosts ‘Happy Feet’ @ The Playhouse (April 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
- After School Art Adventures at the Carriage Barn (April 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City with Best-Selling Author Kevin Baker (April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- School of Rockets (April 25 @ 6:00 pm)
- Faster Things – Allman Tribute at the Carriage Barn (April 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Picnic Palooza (April 27 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm)
- Celebrated Author Carl Safina at New Canaan Library (April 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- An Evening with Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan (April 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
So the Irwin’s big house in Irwin Park is going to be demolished? What do they plan to do?
What happens if the building were left alone as a historical landmark of sorts? Even if it were not used, the temperature in the winter could be kept at a level so that the pipes didn’t freeze then possibly it could get limited use in more temperate months. I’m thinking more from the perspective of keeping more of these New Canaan landmarks than demolishing them. When demolition is completed, I don’t see much added use for the space now occupied by the house considering large amounts of money necessary for conversion.
If the house were crumbling, the roof, etc. at risk or danger to the public I could see more of an urgency to this.