One of New Canaan’s most prominent, historic and beloved homes has hit the market. The 1897-built Colonial at 299 South Ave.—a favorite home of many New Canaanites who walk and drive along the main corridor into town—is being advertised by Christine Saxe, sales vice president at William Raveis Real Estate in New Canaan (see photos above). A lovingly restored and preserved three-story home, it originally was a tuberculosis hospital established by Dr. Myron Brooks (known as ‘Brooks Sanatorium’), who gave his name to a side street alongside it.
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Members of a Town Council subcommittee said Tuesday that they’re hearing the new cell tower erected on Silver Hill Hospital property is not, at this point, improving service for residents of eastern New Canaan in any measurable way.
These two brother kittens were found Monday under a bush on Millport Avenue in New Canaan, likely abandoned. They’re under quarantine with the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section and, unless claimed, will be adoptable Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of Animal Control
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Brother kittens, likely abandoned, were found under a bush on Millport Avenue on Monday, according to Officer Allyson Halm of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section. The silver tabbies are about 10 to 12 weeks old, well socialized and “clearly someone cared for them” until Monday, Halm said. They’re undergoing a required quarantine through Oct. 2, and unless claimed, will become adoptable at that point. Animal Control can be reached at 203-594-3510.
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The chairman of the Waveny Park Conservancy’s board told the Park & Recreation Commission last week that a single donor has agreed to fund the estimated $300,000 restoration of the cornfields at the park. It will take about three to four years to complete, Bob Seelert said. The conservancy has scheduled its first-ever fundraiser, a tailgate party, for Oct. 15 at Waveny—details here.
The former Outback Teen Center. Credit: Michael Dinan
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Town councilman John Engel offered an apology on behalf of the town to New Canaan’s Andy Ashforth, in attendance at the legislative body’s regular meeting Wednesday night at Town Hall, after his highly respected firm’s workmanship was called into question in connection with the former Outback Teen Center building. Thought to have been incorrectly built and dangerous, the structure was found more recently to be found to be in good shape. Engel said he spoke to someone about the builder and heard it said that “Andy Ashforth wouldn’t know how to cut a corner.”
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The Sherwood Lane man and woman charged with disorderly conduct following a domestic incident on Sept. 8 failed to appear in court the next day, as assigned, according to police. They subsequently were charged with second-degree failure to appear, released on $7,500 bond and scheduled to appear Sept. 19 in state Superior Court in Norwalk.
Here’s the fun and functional backpack available now at design solutions at 146 Elm St. in New Canaan.
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Here’s a spotlight for a great Back-To-School Backpack that’s available now at locally owned design solutions at 146 Elm St. They’re made of a durable, stain resistant foam textile that is degradable, recyclable and 100 percent toxin-free. Inside mesh packets keep things in place and can fit lunch, a snack and a drink bottle. The backpack sells for $45.
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The Town Council on Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a $475,000 special appropriation for New Canaan Library, as the organization pursues its rebuilding plan.
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A motor vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Old Stamford Road on Sunday morning, police said. It was unlocked and the keys were left inside, according to Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. See a list of “Beat the Burglars” tips here.
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Hilary Wittmann has been named the new executive director of Carriage Barn Arts Center. The New Canaan resident had been marketing director at Ridgefield Playhouse, and before that, at the New Canaan Nature Center.
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Alex LaPolice flanked by his parents Lisa and Denis. Credit: Zach LaPolice
Congrats to 2015 NCHS grad Alex LaPolice. The Harvard sophomore receiver saw his first collegiate football action this past weekend, catching a pass and also returning a kickoff 34 yards in the Crimson’s 51-21 win over the University of Rhode Island. LaPolice missed all of last season with an injury, but is back to 100 percent in 2016.
Wendy Lowy Sloane. Contributed
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Finally, New Canaan resident Wendy Lowy Sloane, host of radio show “What’s Up wth Wendy,” will host a live broadcast on Friday, Sept. 23 from Chef Luis downtown. Her guest is fellow New Canaanite Annette Ross, author of “Where Fairy Tales Go, a Love Story.” Sloane’s show will air on 1490AM WGCH 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.
