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Water Leaking Through Roof Prompts Town To Close ‘Garelick & Herbs’ Temporarily

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Town officials have temporarily closed gourmet market and caterer Garelick & Herbs downtown for safety reasons after discovering that water was dripping through light fixtures in the store. The popular eatery at 97 Main St. has been closed since Friday afternoon due to its “hazardous condition,” according to Fire Marshal Fred Baker. It isn’t clear just when the store would reopen, though town officials said a contractor is addressing a problem with the building’s new roof and that shouldn’t take too long. 

Asked about the situation, Garelick & Herbs said in an email: “We are so sorry for any inconvenience caused to our customers. We are unsure of the date that we will be opening since it is necessary to have all repairs done prior to reopening.”

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New Canaan Fire Marshal Issues ‘Fireworks Safety’ Tips

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With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates this year, the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s Office wishes to make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. Only sparklers and “shower” type fireworks are legal to sell and use in Connecticut.  No aerial or exploding type fireworks are permitted to be sold or used in the state. (Go to the Family Fourth – you will see a tremendous professional show!)
Only persons 16 years and older may use the above fire works. Always keep at least 30’ away from spectators and structures and strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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NCFD Crews Extinguish Fire in Oenoke Ridge Road Home 

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Firefighters on Tuesday evening extinguished a small fire caused by a recessed light fixture pushed into the ceiling of an Oenoke Ridge Road home undergoing renovations, officials said. No one was injured in the fire at 712 Oenoke Ridge Road, where the New Canaan Fire Department was dispatched at about 6:28 p.m., according to Fire Marshal Fred Baker. Workers at the home, currently unoccupied, said they “had a smoke condition” there, Baker said in a press release. “Crews were able to pinpoint a small fire in the ceiling above the dining room that was quickly extinguished with portable water extinguishers,” he said. The light fixture had been pushed up into the ceiling to allow for painting and “became energized,” Baker said.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal Issues Grilling Safety Tips

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At the first signs of warm weather, many folks head directly to their barbecue grill to start that greatest of summertime traditions, grilling. (Or, if you are like me it never stops). To ensure everyone can enjoy their backyard bistros unencumbered by unfortunate mishaps, following is a list of steps you can take to avoid being “well done”:

Make sure that your grill is serviced and cleaned annually, following manufacturers instructions for care and use. Leak check all hoses and fittings on gas grill with a dish detergent and water solution.  If any “bubbling” appears, have the grill serviced by a certified technician. Whenever changing propane tanks make sure all connections are tight.

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New Canaan Fire Marshal: Change Your Clocks—Change Your Batteries

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As it seems that this interminable winter will never end, we look for signs that better (i.e., warmer) weather is approaching. One of those is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time which starts this weekend, officially at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. (Remember “Spring ahead—Fall back.”)

In concert with the nation wide campaign “Change Your Clocks—Change Your Batteries,” the New Canaan Fire Department wants to remind everyone to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO alarms.

“There is no greater tragedy than one that could have been prevented.” I can’t take credit for this statement however, I could not agree more and the tragedy of home fires with the devastation they create is a perfect example. And when the prevention is as easy as installing and maintaining smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, it becomes more ironic. Thanks to generous donations by New Canaan Firefighters, Local 3224, free batteries will be offered to New Canaan residents (three per household, please) at Fire Headquarters on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.