New Canaan Police at 9:07 a.m. on June 19 received a report of a vehicle stolen from a South Avenue home. It was recovered in Waterbury. The theft is under investigation.
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New Canaan’s 250 Celebration Parade will step off from the Lumberyard Lot on Elm Street at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed along South Avenue to Saxe Middle School. Details here.
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Police at 9:44 a.m. Monday received a report of a woodchuck that had fallen into a Dan’s Highway pool. The animal had to be euthanized, police said.
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New Canaan Public Schools is hiring substitute teachers. Info here.
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The Shop New Canaan Association continues its “Shop Summer Nights” program with participating downtown retailers staying open from 5 to 7 p.m. A shopping event designed to celebrate the nation’s 250th, the “Nights” will take place every Thursday throughout the summer with special themes each week. Parking is free after 5 p.m.
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A house key was reported stolen overnight June 18 to 19 from an East Avenue vehicle. Police are investigating.
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An interfaith service celebrating the nation’s 250th will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. A’s.
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During a discussion during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting regarding the town’s payment to St. Luke’s School (and other private schools) for coverage of health and wellness services, as required by state law, First Selectman Dionna Carlson said, “I’m hearing the number of New Canaan kids at St Luke’s is down and it makes me question the numbers.”
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Inside The Glass House, May 2025. Courtesy of The Glass House
The Glass House tour season is in full swing. Tickets here.
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A Pound Ridge, N.Y. woman on Monday filed a lawsuit against the town. She tripped on a Cherry Street sidewalk and fell about 18 months ago, fracturing a wrist, according to a complaint filed by Stamford-based lawyer Erik L. Reinken.
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The Norwalk Art Space is offering free summer classes, taught weekly by the popular organization’s resident artists. No prior experience is needed for the art classes. Register here.
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Police at 1:05 p.m. on June 18 received a report of a license plate stolen off of a car parked at Graystone Circle and affixed to a misuse vehicle. It’s under investigation.
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Here’s a website from those seeking to overturn the Town Council’s recently adopted summertime ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. A petition for a referendum vote can be signed at Gregg’s Garden Center on Grove Street through Friday.
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The New Canaan YMCA has limited spots open for its basketball camp serving kids ages 6 to 14. Details here.
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New Canaan Police responded to five calls for vehicles passing stopped school buses through May of this year, up from one in the same five-month period last year, Chief John DiFederico reported to the Police Commission at its meeting last Wednesday.
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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):
- New Canaan Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party (June 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- United in Harmony (June 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Land Trust Firefly Party (June 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- New Canaan’s 250 Celebration Parade (June 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- The Essentials of Estate Planning (June 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- America Abroad: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection (July 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Open Arts Studio | Build a Model — July 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (every Thursday through July 30)