Letters to the Editor

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I am writing about the dangerous intersection at Route 123 and Canoe Hill Road. We had yet another serious multi-car accident there one evening this week.  I think over the last 10 or 15 years there have been a couple of fatalities there.  People consistently go over the speed limit, making a left out of Canoe Hill especially challenging.  I think the Town should look at ways to lower the risk, whether it’s a light, roundabout, or something else.  We are residents of the area, and increasingly try to avoid this intersection.

Alan Badanes

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On Friday, May 16th at midnight, the New Canaan High School Parent Faculty Association welcomed over 400 students from the Class of 2025 to Waveny House. The students were invited, free of charge, to attend “Post Prom,” a late-night party with games, entertainment, food, and prizes – a beloved New Canaan tradition since 1959.

A dedicated group of parents worked tirelessly to organize this year’s event, and to keep the theme, “Seasons Finale,” a secret until the moment the students arrived. Waveny House was transformed into a celebration of winter, spring, summer, and fall. New Canaan High School seniors filled almost every room of the building until morning, celebrating their shared past and exciting futures.

This incredible experience was made possible by the support of our entire New Canaan High School community and the Town of New Canaan. Thank you to Principal Bill Egan and the NCHS faculty and staff; the New Canaan Police Department, and the New Canaan Recreation Department.

We are deeply grateful to the many generous sponsors whose monetary contributions made it possible for every senior to attend Post Prom without any admission charge, ticket, or RSVP. The financial support of these sponsors was instrumental in making this event a reality, and underscores the strength of our community. 

Silver Hill Hospital, Karl Chevrolet, Orthodontic Associates of New Canaan, and Tutor Me SOS; Arizona Beverages, Camp Playland, Carnegie Prep, Davenport + Schettino Team of Compass, HTG Investment Advisors, OSSM Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry, Steinbrecher Educational Advisors, The Village Table, Dr William J. Fessler DDS, and Extreme Play; AC Auto Body, Beau’s Boxing and Fitness, Cross Insurance, Jane Forte Real Estate Professional, Lampert Toohey & Rucci, Pennyweights, Sanda’s Cleaners, and Togs; Barcelona Wine Bar, Chef Luis Restaurant, Gelatissimo Artisan Gelato, Joe’s Pizza, Tengda Asian Bistro, Walter Stewart’s Market, and Zumbach’s Coffee.

Congratulations to the New Canaan High School Class of 2025. It has been a privilege to know you as children, and we are so proud of the young men and women you have become. 

Sincerely,

Anne Wagner and Kristen Grzymski, PFA Co-Presidents

Jane Cullen, Post Prom Committee Chair