Dec 30, 2024 · The 10 most-read articles of 2024 cover a wide range of local news. This past year saw traffic on the New Canaanite exceed 2.5 million views. Authorities on Feb. 7 charged a New Canaan man with cruelty to animals because his dog was left outside for multiple days without proper food, water or ...

Dec 18, 2024 · The owners of the popular Spiga restaurant in downtown New Canaan have opened a new eatery, The Waveny Polo Bar & Grill, on Pine Street. Located in the former South End space, The Waveny soft-opened last week and the Racanelli Restaurant Group is “feeling great,” according to principal Gino Racanelli. “We’re doing very well,” Racanelli […]

Caroling at God’s Acre for Christmas is one of New Canaan’s most cherished events of the year, a nostalgic, Rockwellian gathering that brings the community together unlike any other celebration. A sacred and treasured tradition, the Christmas Eve gathering distinguishes New Canaan from surrounding towns. Held on the plot of land above which the Congregational Church was built—the ...

What You’re Saying … “While it is important for car owners to take precautions, such as locking their vehicles and not leaving keys inside,…” — Richard Condon on New Canaan Police: Stolen Vehicles More Than Doubled in 2024 “Bill, thank you for this beautiful tribute to Linda. She did so much for the Nature Center and our…” — Maria Magliacano on Op-Ed: In Loving Memory of ...

3 days ago · Police said last week that in nearly all cases, the vehicles that are stolen from New Canaan are left unlocked with the keys left inside. Asked during a Board of Selectmen meeting whether cars ever get stolen when keys are not left in the car, Police Chief John DiFederico said, “It happens, [but] not very frequently.” “The high percentage of …

Jan 15, 2025 · The number of vehicles stolen from New Canaan more than doubled in 2024, officials say. Stolen vehicles increased from 17 to 40 year-over-year, according to Police Chief John DiFederico. The figures represent a 135% rise. “It was not a good year for vehicles,” he told members of the Police Commission during their regular meeting, held Wednesday night at Town Hall and via videoconference ...

Oct 17, 2024 · New Canaan Police at 12:34 p.m. on Oct. 12 received a report of a residential burglary on South Avenue. Suspects gained entrance to the house though nothing was reported stolen. Police have no suspects at this time and the investigation is active. *** Dr. Christy Lang Hearlson will preach at the First Presbyterian Church of […]

Nov 6, 2024 · Electors returned four incumbents to New Canaan’s delegation to the state legislature Tuesday, while electing a Democrat to another open seat in the General Assembly. State Sens. Ceci Maher (D-26th) and Ryan Fazio (R-36th) and State Reps. Lucy Dathan (D-142nd) and Tom O’Dea (R-125th) retained their seats during the general election, while Savet Constantine narrowly […]

Jan 24, 2025 · Here’s a 3-hour class that Silvermine Art School is offering on four Saturdays in February and March: “ Forging a Bottle Opener.” The class description reads: “Be the life of the party with your own hand-forged iron bottle opener! Class will start with a demonstration on how to use a forge, anvil, and blacksmith’s hammer, after which students will learn how to …

Dry Cleaning Drop-Off, Tailoring Services Planned for Former ‘Maddie’s’ Space on Pine Street By Michael Dinan | 17 hours ago The owner of a recently vacated commercial space on Pine Street is seeking permission to use it as a drop-off for dry cleaning and tailoring services.