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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. ***
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.
New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from Woodridge Circle, reported at 2:10 p.m. Saturday. The car had been left unlocked with the keys inside. ***
The Shop New Canaan Association is kicking off its “Shop Summer Nights” program, with participating downtown retailers staying open from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday evening through Labor Day. This week’s theme, “Shop for Dad,” highlights Father’s Day gift ideas and special offerings from local merchants. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll through downtown New Canaan, enjoy an evening of shopping while supporting the community’s small businesses. ***
The Town Players of New Canaan is calling for New Canaanites to send (info@tpnc.org, deadline June 21) 30-second videos on “what New Canaan means to me (or what they love about New Canaan, or favorite memories) for use in “Our Town,” a production that’s being done to mark the nation’s 250th.
New Canaan Police at 12:32 p.m. Sunday received a report of a vehicle stolen from Ponus Ridge. The investigation is active. ***
Happy Pride Month. Show your support for our LGBT+ friends and neighbors with a New Canaan Pride sign. Email New Canaan’s Hilary Ormond for purchase and pickup details: hritter@gmail.com.
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On May 5, the Canaan Parish chapter of National Charity League gathered at the Roger Sherman Inn to celebrate a successful year of volunteering, leadership, learning and connection.
New Canaan Police are investigating a theft from the ACME liquor store on Elm Street, reported at 4:09 p.m. Sunday. ***
New Canaan Dog Days, presented by Pet Pantry Warehouse—a fundraiser for Adopt-A-Dog—will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the New Canaan Nature Center (register here). And register here for the Bonkers for Balls Scavenger Hunt.
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The Board of Selectmen during its May 19 meeting approved the following hires in the Department of Public Works: Allen Pearson and Christopher Armiento, both as equipment operator II’s. ***
NewCanaanite.com is seeking a sponsor for a 2026 summer intern.
New Canaan Police are investigating a report of an engagement and wedding ring either lost or stolen from a Ramhorne Road home, received at 3:17 p.m. Sunday. ***
Coming at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 to New Canaan Library: New Canaan author Sarah Pierce will discuss her debut novel, “For Human Use”—an NPR “Pop Culture Happy Hour” pick—with Kris Frieswick in the Jim & Dede Bartlett Auditorium. ***
Police at 3:05 p.m. on May 4 received a report of items missing from a patient room at a Farm Road organization. The investigation is ongoing. ***
Doppio on Main Street is now open for lunch Saturday and Sunday.