Government

‘A Huge Loss’: New Canaan Budget Director Takes Finance Director Job in Darien

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New Canaan’s well-liked and highly capable budget director is leaving the town government here to take a job in neighboring Darien, officials say. Jennifer Charneski, budget director here for five years, will take over as director of finance for Darien early next month. Her departure marks “a huge loss for the town,” said Human Resources Director Cheryl Pickering-Jones. “She was definitely a tremendous asset,” Pickering-Jones told NewCanaanite.com after notifying town employees of the move via email. “She had a great relationship with the boards, the staff, the managers, and she worked very well with others.

Around Town

Did You Hear … ?

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It’s Spirit Week at New Canaan High School, and Tuesday was “Costume Day.” The photos above were snapped at ABC House of New Canaan Tuesday morning (thanks, John). ABC House is set to hold its 42 annual fundraiser at the Country Club of New Canaan. The gala will include a live auction and raffle, and will be attended by ABC scholars, their families and host families. Here’s more information on the event and how to get tickets. ***

Boston, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, Detroit … New Canaan.