New Canaan Police are investigating a theft from the ACME liquor store on Elm Street, reported at 4:09 p.m. Sunday.
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New Canaan Dog Days, presented by Pet Pantry Warehouse—a fundraiser for Adopt-A-Dog—will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the New Canaan Nature Center (register here). And register here for the Bonkers for Balls Scavenger Hunt.
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The Board of Selectmen during its May 19 meeting approved the following hires in the Department of Public Works: Allen Pearson and Christopher Armiento, both as equipment operator II’s.
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Congratulations to New Canaan brothers Jayden and Jaxon Grayson, who this week earned the American Red Cross’ National Lifesaving Award for saving swimmers from a riptide off the coast of Rhode Island in 2024. They received the award at a ceremony on the campus of King School in Stamford, FOX 61 reports.
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Funded by the New Canaan Community Foundation, Family Centers is launching a new support group for “the sandwich generation”—adults who are caring for both their children and aging parents. Meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at New Canaan Library, the first group starts June 8 and will meet for eight weeks, with at least two additional support groups planned.
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New Canaan Public Schools is hiring substitute teachers. Info here.
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The town has appointed Ryan Swedalla to the Audit Committee.
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Heads-up, ice cream lovers: The annual Ice Cream Social will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society. Then, at 6 p.m. next Tuesday, June 2, the New Canaan Scouts are hosting ‘Rockets & Ice Cream’ at Waveny. Info here.
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Congratulations to New Canaan High School senior Charlotte Lee on being named a semi-finalist for the Presidential Scholars program. She was one of 627 selected from a pool of over 6,500 candidates.
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L-R: Hilary Wittmann, Carriage Barn, Matthew Heisler, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Laura Budd, Chamber of Commerce, Janet Forte and Janis Hennessy, New Canaan Board or Realtors. Not pictured: Rob Hutchinson, Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists.
The Carriage Barn Arts Center is preparing to launch Art In The Windows in partnership with the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce. The annual exhibition begins next Friday, June 5 with more than 100 works of art on display and for sale through June 27 in 70 downtown store and business windows. New this year will be a “Community Choice Award” allowing shoppers to vote for their favorite pieces and win various prizes.
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New Canaan High School alum Theo Averginos’s documentary film, “Rising Hope,” is now viewable on YouTube.
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Melanie Carrié as Girl, Frank McGinnis as Guy in “Once.” Credit: J. Hall
The Town Players of New Canaan will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Once,” opening June 5 and running through June 21 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. “This heartfelt and inspiring musical takes audiences to the streets of Dublin, where an Irish musician and an immigrant Czech pianist meet through their shared love of music,” organizers say. “As their friendship deepens, they discover the transformative power of art, hope, and human connection.” Tickets here.
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The town has spent $11,305 in legal fees since receiving an application, now before the Planning & Zoning Commission, for a 14-unit affordable housing structure on Parade Hill Road, according to a legal bill approved last week by the selectmen.
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At 2 p.m. Saturday at New Canaan Library: New Canaan author Sarah Pierce will discuss her debut novel, “For Human Use”—an NPR “Pop Culture Happy Hour” pick—with Kris Frieswick in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium.
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L-R: Jada Maradiago, Callen and Brinley Connors and Kayla Johnson participating in an adaptive cooking class in the Kend Family Kitchen at the New Canaan Library.
Congratulations to New Canaan Library on being named one of four recipients of the 2026 CT State Library Excellence in Public Libraries Award, presented by Connecticut State Library. “This award recognizes outstanding public libraries that demonstrate excellence in service, innovative programming, and meaningful community impact,” the library said in a press release. “New Canaan Library was awarded this honor in the category of Accessibility and Inclusion, specifically for its comprehensive and evolving programs for neurodiverse children, teens, and adults, as well as educational and support resources for their families and caregivers.”
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The New Canaan Democrats will hold their “Leading with Light” fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Tickets here.
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Finally, here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- Community Mosaic Project at the Library (May 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Mom’s Sanctuary Evening (May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- 2026 Annual Gala – Celebrate New Canaan (May 29 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
- New Canaan Author Sarah G. Pierce discusses her novel ‘For Human Use’ (May 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- The Great Community Cake-Off Primary tabs (May 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Hardcover Rock Band @ White Buffalo (May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- 35th Annual Ice Cream Social and Antique Car Show (May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- Spotlight on The Met: What to See Right Now (May 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Staying Put Summer Soirée (June 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut (June 5 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am)
- Introduction to Encaustic Painting Workshop (June 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- The Glass House Summer Party (June 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Groove on the Green Disco (June 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
- New Canaan Pops in the Park (June 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- 2026 New Canaan Community Foundation Grant Awards Coffee (June 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am)