News

‘A Part of His Life Now’: New Canaan Firefighters Honor NCHS Student Jack Major

By |

Though many residents may only associate firefighters with sirens and smoke during major crises, the work that takes place behind the scenes—such as cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping—is absolutely essential, officials say. For the past year, New Canaan High School junior Jack Major has contributed to this vital aspect of the New Canaan Fire Department’s operation. “He helps us clean up, takes care of weeds, wipes down the trucks,” Fire Capt. Mike Socci said of the teen. Socci and more than one dozen fire and school officials joined family and friends at the firehouse on Main Street on Wednesday for a celebratory lunch in honor ofMajor’s contributions. Socci and Fire Chief Jack Hennessey presented Major with a monogrammed plaque recognizing his enthusiasm and dedication to the job.

Around Town

NewCanaanite.com Seeks Summer Interns

By |

New Canaan’s local news website, NewCanaanite.com, is seeking high school students interested in journalism and the business of community news for its second annual Summer Internship Program. Students from all grades are encouraged to apply, including new NCHS grads. Strong candidates will be resourceful, naturally curious self-starters who enjoy writing, learning about the people and community around them and work well independently. The program is designed to serve members of the local community, though the internship absolutely is open to candidates who live in surrounding towns. Launching on Monday, June 29 and running for eight weeks, the internship is an entirely remote job, meaning participants will work from home, as well as businesses, cafés and government buildings around town.