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New Canaan Police are investigating the theft of jewelry from a Smith Ridge Road home recently occupied by new owners, reported at 7:41 a.m. on Aug. 6. ***
The fall session at Silvermine Art School opens Sept. 14, see classes and workshops here. ***
Police at 9:32 a.m. on Aug.
New Canaan Police at 7:14 a.m. on July 26 received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Brinckerhoff Avenue driveway. The investigation is ongoing, police said. ***
Police are investigating a report of jewelry missing from a Middle Ridge Road home, received at 12:53 p.m. on July 24. ***
New Canaan Public Schools has appointed Kasey Diotte as the district’s director of finance and operations, effective Aug. 17.
New Canaan Police at 4:42 p.m. on June 30 received a report of a missing/stolen Rolex from a White Birch Road home. The investigation is ongoing. ***
A group that favors the recently adopted ban on summertime use of gas-powered leaf blowers, called “Quiet New Canaan,” has launched its own website in support of the measure. The group is urging electors to vote ‘Yes’ in the July 25 referendum. (New Canaanite will run letters related to the referendum through July 22.)
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The Town Players of New Canaan is hosting a six-session songwriting workshop with 13-time Emmy Award winner A.J. Gundell, starting July 14.
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.