New Canaan Police at 6:57 p.m. Sunday received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Seminary Street driveway. An investigation is underway.
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New Canaan High School junior John Murphy, a Life Scout in New Canaan’s Troop 70, is seeking assistance for his Eagle Scout project. He plans to research veterans buried in Lakeview Cemetery, including interviews with their friends and family. Visitors will be able to access this information by scanning a graveside QR code with their phone. If your friend or relative served our country and is interred in Lakeview, John would love to talk to you. Please email him if you are willing and interested — johnindianamurphy@icloud.com. He hopes to complete the project by the end of June.
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NCBL members. Kneeling: Eniko Szatai. Standing, L-R: Faith Kerchoff, Julieane Livesay, Mo Flanagan, Diane Coyle, Fanny Moran and Pam Yee. Contributed
Members of the New Canaan Beautification League helped with outdoor dining by planting in the large barriers used to cordon off newly expanded table seating downtown.
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The Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s “Voices of Courage” 23rd Annual Luncheon will be held May 15 at Tokeneke Club in Darien. Information and tickets here.
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Police at 1:54 p.m. Sunday received a report of an unlocked vehicle on Millport Avenue that had been entered on April 27, keys possibly stolen.
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During Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Dionna Carlson congratulated Robin Bates-Mason on being named the new executive director of the New Canaan Land Trust. “They’re very lucky to get her. She’s quite a dynamo—we’re lucky to have her in town,” Carlson said during a section of the meeting dedicated to general matters before the town. Selectman Steve Karl said it’s “amazing” what Bates-Mason has been able to accomplish on the community’s behalf “in a short period of time.” He added: “And this is the perfect spot for her, so congratulations to Robin and congratulations to the Land Trust because they got a great find there.”
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The state Superior Court judge assigned to the 8-30g affordable housing appeal of the New Canaan Planning & Zoning Commission’s denial of a proposal to build a 120-unit development at Weed and Elm Streets on Monday stipulated that a decision won’t be made until May 30. (It’s been postponed a number of times.)
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CERT’s annual meeting. Contributed
During the recent annual meeting of the New Canaan Community Emergency Response Team or “CERT,” town leaders such as Carlson, Fire Chief Albe Bassett, NCPD Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh and Parks & Rec Director John Howe spoke in appreciation of the volunteer group’s contributions. CERT helps out at several large events such as May Fair, the Family Fourth and Caffeine & Carburetors. More than 50 new and active CERT members attended the meeting at Lapham Center, where Walsh presented a plaque expressing appreciation of the volunteer deployments that will be displayed at the new NCPD headquarters.
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Here’s where to support the Waveny Playground by purchasing a brick for its Donor Legacy Walkway. Those interested in seeing their family or business name featured on the Waveny Playground Welcome Sign can contact the committee overseeing the project at ncwavenyplayground@gmail.com.
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Congratulations to the four NCHS juniors behind “Study Buddies” on this success:
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Spa Dogz on Cross Street is hiring a dog groomer. Details here.
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NCL Senior Class of 2025 (left to right): Ava Licata, Dianna Luccarelli, Sarah Steele, Penelope Werner, Ciara Bell, Beatrice Dathan, Lily Dunn, Katherine Evans, Kaisa Milligan, Juliet Sorensen, Ivy Saunders (not pictured: Grace Driscoll, Kathleen McDonough, Jacqueline Mulle, Sophie Walther). Credit: Adam Shin
The National Charity League, Canaan Parish Chapter held its end-of-year celebration Tuesday at Waveny House. More than 140 mothers and daughters attended the event which featured an all chapter awards ceremony, new member induction, and senior recognition. “We are so proud of the commitment and enthusiasm of each and every member of NCL,” NCL President Janet Lee and President-Elect Susan Welch said in a joint statement. “This year our chapter served over 3,209 philanthropy hours and 2,782 leadership hours across 34 different philanthropic organizations.”
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A New Albany, Ohio woman filed this written appeal after receiving a $30 ticket for overtime parking in the Center School Lot: “Sign not noticed, parked just over 15 min.”
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L-R: Alexis Bafitis, The Playhouse, Janet Dinger, Carriage Barn, Steve Karl, Karl Chevrolet, Laura Budd, Chamber of Commerce, Luke Parker-Bowles, CinemaLab/The Playhouse, Tim Orr, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management;, Hilary Wittmann, Carriage Barn; Brian Hethringhton, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. and Rob Hutchinson, Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists. Not pictured: Sue Benko, New Canaan Board or Realtors.
The Carriage Barn Arts Center is gearing up to launch Art In The Windows in partnership with the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce. There will be a downtown kick-off event and art stroll from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday May 30 with events and receptions at various locations, and artwork will be on display and for sale through June 21 in 70 downtown store and business windows.
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Coming up:
- May Fair — 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (rides until 6 p.m.) at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church midway.
- “The Importance of Being Earnest” — final weekend to see it at the Powerhouse Theatre, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan.
- “Under the Sea Gala” — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, in support of Summer Theatre of New Canaan.
- “Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch” — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, featuring Eric Puchner, author of “Dream State,” an Oprah Book Club selection. At New Canaan Library.
- “Roll Over, 3 B’s” — 3 p.m. on May 15 and 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. From New Canaan Chamber Music (Children’s Concert 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18)
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The Encore Club of New Canaan on April 29 held its 40th anniversary luncheon at Waveny House. More than 100 of the club’s 387 paying members attended. Encore offers a way to enhance the camaraderie of the New Canaan community through daily activities.
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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):
- 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)
- Lunch & Learn Herbal Pot et Fleur Workshop — May 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Early Morning Bird Walks at the New Canaan Nature Center — May 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am (also May 21 and June 4 @ 8:30 am)
- Spring Hikes with Tom Turrentine — May 14 @ 9:15 am – 12:30 pm (also June 26 @ 9:15 am)
- From Storage to Spotlight Grand Opening — May 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- “Two Frenchies, four hands” a piano recital by Edward Tipton and Andrew Kimsey — ˜May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Groove on the Green Free Outdoor Concert — May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Family Field Day — May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Light the Way Forward New Canaan Dems — May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Inspiring Hope: From Homeless to Harvard — May 21 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm