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New Canaan Police at 7:05 p.m. on Sept. 27 received a report of a stolen vehicle on Pocconock Trail. The keys had been left inside the unlocked vehicle. It was recovered in New Haven and police there arrested a juvenile.

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The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and Francos Wine Merchants will host a wine tasting to kick off the Museum’s October4Design month. Tickets here. All ticket proceeds, plus a percentage of wine sales, help support the museum.

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Haik Kavookjian (far left) and Greg Faillaci (back row) with the SLOBs.

The New Canaan Land Trust welcomed volunteers from the Service League of Boys last week to help restore the stone wall at Hawkins Field on North Wilton Road. Led by NCLT Stewardship Committee member Haik Kavookjian and master stone mason Greg Faillaci, the work is part of a five-year restoration project nearing completion, aimed at preserving a key feature of the property’s historic landscape.

Cristen Cottrell instructs the National Charity League’s New Canaan chapter members on suet feeders.

Meanwhile, NCLT Vice President Cristen Cottrell hosted a Bristow Bird Sanctuary tour for 7th and 8th grade members of the National Charity League’s New Canaan chapter. The girls with help from their moms will maintain the sanctuary’s bird feeders throughout the school year and have generously donated seed to support NCLT’s stewardship of Bristow Bird Sanctuary.

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Crafty Kids at 91 Main St. will hold its Grand Opening from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Background on Crafty Kids here.

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Here’s an updated voter count in New Canaan, about one month before Election Day (Nov. 4):

New Canaan Voter Count—Oct. 2, 2025

 DemocratRepublicanUnaffiliatedOtherTotal
Oct. 2, 20253,8365,1305,61115514,732
% of total Oct 202526%34.8%38.1%1%
% of total July 202327.0%36.2%35.5%1.2%
% of total Nov 202126.4%38%34.4%1.2%
% of total Nov 201923.2%43.6%32.5%1.3%
Source: New Canaan Registrars of Voters

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The New Canaan Registrars of Voters also issued the following information about early voting during this municipal election year. There are 14 days of early voting: Oct. 20 to 31 and Nov. 1 and 2. Early voting will run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Oct. 28 and 30, when it will run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “If you are not registered, but want to vote during the early voting period, you may register in person and then vote during early voting at Town Hall,” the office said in a press release. Regarding Same Day Voter Registration, the registrars said: “If you are not registered, but want to vote on Election Day, you may register in person on Election Day at Town Hall and then vote there.”

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Coming at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Waveny House: “Runway by S.T.A.R.—Connecting Threads, the Fabric of Us.” The fundraiser celebrates diversity in fashion, spotlighting “inclusion, culture and sustainability for real change.” Tickets here.

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New state laws on electric bicycles or “e-bikes” went into effect Oct. 1:

Universal Helmet Requirement: All e-bike riders — regardless of age or type of e-bike — are now legally required to wear a helmet while operating an electric bicycle. 

Reclassification of Certain E-Bikes—Connecticut has redefined how certain electric bikes are categorized:

  • E-bikes with no pedals and motors over 750 watts (but under 3,500 watts) will now be legally classified as motor-driven cycles.
  • These vehicles are no longer considered standard e-bikes and must comply with motor vehicle laws, including additional licensing and potential registration requirements.

Driver’s License Now Required: Riders of e-bikes classified as motor-driven cycles must now possess a valid driver’s license. 

High-Powered E-Bikes Treated as Motorcycles—Any e-bike with a motor over 3,500 watts will now fall under the same category as motorcycles. These vehicles are expected to require:

  • Registration with the DMV
  • Proof of insurance
  • Compliance with motorcycle safety standards

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The New Canaan Nature Center’s popular “Fall Fair” will be held Oct. 10 to 12. Details and ticket info here.

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L-R: Conservancy Board Chairman Fell Herdeg, Cara Herdeg, Susan Suh, Nathan Suh, Tom King, Lynn King, Molly Fewster, Mark DeFranco, Sue DeFranco, Erin Kanter.

On Sept. 6, the Waveny Park Conservancy marked its 10th anniversary with a sold-out crowd of 315 guests at a reception and tented dinner on the park’s lawn. The second gala in the Conservancy’s history, the celebration “reflected the community’s deep appreciation for Waveny Park and raised over $200,000 to support the Conservancy’s mission of preserving and enhancing this historic jewel of New Canaan,” a press release said. It featured the premiere of a short documentary capturing how the community experiences Waveny Park. Event emcee Christian Murphy orchestrated presentations by Conservancy and town leaders and later led guests through a paddle raise for donations in support of the Conservancy’s future.

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Coming at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4: “A George Gershwin Gala Cabaret: I Got Rhythm.” Presented by St. Mark’s New Canaan Friends of Music, tickets are available 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):

One thought on “Did You Hear … ?”

  1. As a motorcyclist, I’m glad to see those e-bike rule changes, especially for the high powered e-bikes being classified as motorcycles. The helmet law clashes with the motorcycle helmet law as motorcyclists don’t require helmets in CT.

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