New Canaan Police at 11:52 a.m. on April 26 received a report of a fight between two landscaping workers on Clearview Lane. It’s under investigation.
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Scarlett MacAllister
Team “Sunshine for Scarlett” — named for 14-year-old Scarlett MacAllister, a standout dancer at the New Canaan Dance Academy—will be walking in Sunday’s “New Canaan Great Strides” fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Supporters are asked to arrive at 9:15 a.m. to catch the morning’s activities. It will start with a special performance by Scarlett’s dance team, followed by a group photo.
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The Sapienza Scholarship, offered by the New Canaan Community Foundation, awards up to $10,000 annually in need-based, renewable financial assistance to support the educational pursuits of New Canaan students. The deadline is May 10. Learn more and apply here: newcanaancf.org/apply-scholarships.
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Here’s information on the new Waveny Playground, including how to support the widely anticipated project.
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Congratulations to 2019 New Canaan High School graduate Jack Conley on signing with the New England Patriots:
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Two weekends remain to see “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Powerhouse Theatre, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan. Tickets here.
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The New Canaan Playhouse has been included as a 2025 Award of Merit recipient, Preservation Connecticut announced. CT Preservation Deputy Director Christopher Wigren said in a statement: “These awards are about rejuvenated places … They remind us of how the past can contribute to a richer future.” The New Canaan Preservation Alliance praised the New Canaan architectural design team of Rose Scott Long and Carl Rothbart, of Architectural Preservation Studio, which helped lead the widely praised Playhouse renovation, calling them “veteran award-winning preservationists who have played a role in the restoration and renovation of many historic properties in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.” The married couple, who are both affiliated with NCPA, recently received awards for their work at the New London City Hall and the restoration of Marble House in Newport.
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New Canaan Library’s “Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch”—featuring Eric Puchner, author of “Dream State,” an Oprah Book Club selection—will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Tickets here.
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Police at 8:42 a.m. on April 24 received a report of a bike stolen from the front yard of a Carter Street home. It’s an ongoing investigation.
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The Glass House is open for the 2025 tour season. Details and tickets here.
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Congratulations to NCHS track athletes Spencer Paine, Quinn Kilkenny, Ryan Monohan and Ryan Boulanger on an outstanding performance at the Penn Relays last weekend, beating their best time in the 4×800 by three seconds.
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May Fair is coming May 9 and 10. Schedule, White Elephant Tag Sale details and volunteer opportunities here.
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Here’s a snapshot of the New Canaan voter count as of this week. It’s a local election year:
New Canaan Voter Count—May 2025
| Democrat | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other | Total | |
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| May 1, 2025 | 3,809 | 5,094 | 5,507 | 155 | 14,565 |
| % of total May 2025 | 26.2% | 35% | 37.8% | 1.1% | |
| % 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% |
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New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, “Roll Over, 3 B’s”—featuring Schwartz Moretti (violin), Edward Arron (cello) and Andrew Armstrong (piano), the nonprofit organization’s artistic director and founder—will be held at 3 p.m. on May 15 and 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. Tickets here. A Children’s Concert with excerpts from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”—performed by Music Conservatory students under Armstrong’s direction—will be held 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 (free for children accompanied by an adult with a ticket – tickets 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):
- New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique — May 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (preview party is May 2 @ 6 – 8 pm)
- Kentucky Derby Party (May 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Quantum Leap: A Bold Fusion of Chamber Music (May 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Charis Chamber Voices (May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Early Morning Bird Walks at the New Canaan Nature Center — May 7 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am (also May 14, 21 and June 4 @ 8:30 am)
- Neha Ruch: “The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – And Come Back Stronger Than Ever” (May 7 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm)
- 8th Annual Lecture & Luncheon (May 8 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm)
- NBC’s Vicky Nguyen Boat Baby: A Memoir (May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Bristow/Mead Park Early Morning Walks with Frank Gallo — May 9 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am (also May 23 and May 30 @ 8:30 am)
- “Under The Sea” Gala Summer Theatre of New Canaan (May 10 @ 6:30 pm)
- Lunch & Learn Herbal Pot et Fleur Workshop (May 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Spring Hikes with Tom Turrentine — May 14 @ 9:15 am – 12:30 pm (also June 26 @ 9:15 am)