Board of Education

‘Our Deepest Gratitude’: Board of Ed Wishes Penny Rashin the Best After 18 Years of Service

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Calling her a staunch advocate for New Canaan Public Schools students who brought collegiality, expertise, generosity and support to the role, members of the Board of Education last week wished their longest-serving colleague farewell. Penny Rashin, who is not seeking re-election, leaves the school district “an extraordinary legacy of service” after 18 years on the Board of Ed, according to Chair Hugo Alves. “Penny, on behalf of the entire board and the community you’ve served so tirelessly,” Alves said during the school board’s regular meeting, held Oct. 20 in the Wagner Room at New Canaan High School. “I want to express our deepest gratitude.

Government

Election 2025: Board of Education Candidate Giacomo Landi [Q&A]

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New Canaan resident Giacomo Landi, an unaffiliated candidate, is seeking election to the Board of Education. Republicans hold a 6-3 majority on the nine-member school board. Five seats are up for election: three currently held by Republicans, two by Democrats. There are three Republicans and three Democrats running for Board of Ed, in addition to Landi, a write-in candidate. 

Here’s our exchange with Landi. ***

New Canaanite: Please give us some background on you, including your history in New Canaan and your involvement with community organizations and/or local government/New Canaan Public Schools.

Government

Election 2025: Board of Education Incumbent Erica Schwedel [Q&A]

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Board of Education incumbent Erica Schwedel, a Democrat, is seeking re-election. The GOP holds a 6-3 majority on the nine-member school board. Five seats are up for election: three currently held by Republicans, two by Democrats. There are three Republicans and three Democrats running for Board of Ed, as well as one write-in candidate who is unaffiliated. 

Here’s our exchange with Schwedel. ***

Please give us some background on you, including your history in New Canaan and your involvement with community organizations and/or local government/New Canaan Public Schools.

Government

Election 2025: Board of Education Incumbent Julie Toal [Q&A]

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Board of Education incumbent Julie Toal, a Republican, is seeking re-election. The GOP holds a 6-3 majority on the nine-member school board. Five seats are up for election: three currently held by Republicans, two by Democrats. There are three Republicans and three Democrats running for Board of Ed, as well as one write-in candidate who is unaffiliated. 

Here’s our exchange with Toal. ***

New Canaanite: Please give us some background on you, including your history in New Canaan and your involvement with community organizations and/or local government/New Canaan Public Schools.

Government

Election 2025: Board of Education Candidate Josh Kaye [Q&A]

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New Canaan resident Josh Kaye, a Democrat, is seeking election to the Board of Education. The Dems hold three of nine seats on the school board. Five seats are up for election: two currently held by Democrats, three by Republicans. There are three Democrats and three Republicans running for Board of Ed, as well as one write-in candidate. Here’s our exchange with Kaye. 

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New Canaanite: Please give us some background on you, including your history in New Canaan and your involvement with community organizations and/or local government/New Canaan Public Schools.