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New Canaan Police at 1:31 p.m. Tuesday received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Mariomi Road home while its owner was unloading groceries. The investigation is active, police said. Here’s a social post from NCPD regarding vehicle thefts:

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It’s almost here: New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, titled “Americans in Paris,” will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.

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New Canaan Police at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday received a report of two checks stolen from a South Avenue home and fraudulently deposited. 

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We hear the new Lombardi’s Ristorante & Bar (here on IG) that’s planned for Elm Street is on track for a March opening. ***

Now showing at the Playhouse movie theater on Elm Street: “The Brutalist,” “September 5,” and “Anora.” Coming next week is “Dog Man,” with “Captain America: Brave New World” to follow. Note that “Anora,” which has earned a “Best Picture” Oscars nomination, has screenings scheduled through Jan. 30 and it’s produced by former town resident Alex Coco. ***

Referring to the newly renovated and expanded New Canaan Police station, Chief John DiFederico told the Board of Selectmen during a budget presentation Tuesday that “we’re hoping to living there and operating out of there in June.” That would be several months ahead of schedule for the widely anticipated $29 million project, which officials say is on budget. ***

Here’s a 3-hour class that Silvermine Art School is offering on four Saturdays in February and March: “Forging a Bottle Opener.”

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New Canaan Police at 4:07 p.m. on Jan. 10 received a report of a sweatshirt stolen from the YMCA. They have no suspects. ***

New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, titled “Americans in Paris,” will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.

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New Canaan Police at 9:37 a.m. on Dec. 31 arrested a 43-year-old Bridgeport man and charged him with second-degree failure to appear. An officer using radar to conduct speed enforcement stopped him on Carter Street and found that a paperless re-arrest warrant that had been issued for the man. According to Connecticut Judicial Branch records, he had been arrested by Bridgeport Police in March 2009 on motor vehicle-related charges, including operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. ***

Silvermine Galleries presents its New Members 2025 exhibition, running Jan.

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New Canaan Police at 10:09 a.m. on Dec. 24 received a report of a vehicle (with keys inside) stolen from Hoyt Farm Drive home. It was recovered in Bridgeport. ***

Join the New Canaan YMCA by Jan. 31 to earn a $0 joiner fee and a free month.