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Friday, May 31, 2013

New Canaan upsets Ludlowe for third straight Class L girls tennis championship

In the New Canaan girls tennis team's two prior 4-3 losses to Fairfield Ludlowe, the Rams' third-doubles duo, Giuliana Savini and Emma Gruber , had lost to their Ludlowe counterparts, Chelsea Keane and Sarah Jennings -- including a three-setter that fueled Ludlowe's FCIAC championship on May 22.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-upsets-Ludlowe-for-third-straight-4567135.php

Check Out Open Houses In New Canaan This Weekend

Are you looking to move to New Canaan? Then you are in luck as there are several open houses this week in the town.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/check-out-open-houses-new-canaan-weekend-5

Ask Angie: Be sure to hire a certified contractor to remove lead paint

Dear Angie: How do I find a painter who is also qualified to remove lead paint before painting? - Jackie L., New Canaan, Conn.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/31/2660749/ask-angie-be-sure-to-hire-a-certified.html#storylink=rss

Teen's iPhone taken

A New Canaan father reported to police on Saturday, May 25, that his 13-year-old son's iPhone had been stolen from the Outback Teen Center the previous evening.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Teen-s-iPhone-taken-4565980.php

'Oliver!' closes NCHS Theatre's season

Girls will be playing boys in New Canaan High School Theatre's next show "Oliver!" From left, Lauren Perone, Megan Mistretta and Nancy Leville.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Oliver-closes-NCHS-Theatre-s-season-4565956.php

New Canaan News reporter awarded first place at SPJ

His story, "New Canaan selectmen wrestle security vs. privacy with license plate readers," focused on whether purchasing the readers would be considered an invasion of privacy.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-News-reporter-awarded-first-place-at-4565964.php

New Canaan forecast: Heat, humidity trigger air-quality alert

Already? A "triple-H" day -- hazy, hot and humid -- so common during August is on tap for this "spring" day in southwestern Connecticut.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-forecast-Heat-humidity-trigger-4564843.php

New Canaan To Maintain Trails, Test New Orienteering Course Saturday

You can learn to use a map and compass to try out the new orienteering course at the New Canaan Nature Center or you can help with trail maintenance as part of the National Trails Day celebration this weekend.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-maintain-trails-test-new-orienteering-course-saturday

What To Do In And Around New Canaan This Weekend

NEW CANAAN/STAMFORD, Conn. - The Beach Boys, an ice cream social and a giant fundraiser are just a few of the events taking place in the Stamford-New Canaan area this weekend.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-new-canaan-weekend

Triathlon Season About To Hit High Gear For New Canaan Athletes

Some enterprising athletes have ventured elsewhere for their initial races of the season, and the Housatonic Valley Sprint Triathlon in Danbury on May 11 got the local season started.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/sports/triathlon-season-fairfield-county-about-hit-high-gear

Thursday, May 30, 2013

New Canaan girls lacrosse in Class M semifinals

... step through the Class M state tournament bracket. A state title for the seniors is just two steps away as New Canaan roared into the semifinals with a resounding 15-5 victory on the turf at Dunning Field. The next stop for the Rams is Tuesday's ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-girls-lacrosse-in-Class-M-semifinals-4563795.php

New Canaan To Open Improved Tennis Facility At Mead Park

The renovations include new fencing, new nets and poles, new on-court and spectator benches, attached new court numbers, resurfaced and cleared paths, a cleaned and repaired tennis hut, a leveled and repaired tennis drive, landscaped grounds, and repaired water fountains, the town's website said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/sports/new-canaan-open-improved-tennis-facility-mead-park

Toth blasts game-winning solo home run as New Canaan baseball team advances to state quarterfinals

In a game that was perhaps even closer than the final may suggest, the New Canaan baseball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class L state tournament on the strength of Matt Toth 's game-winning solo home run and JR Anderson's complete-game effort in a 4-1 victory against visiting Bethel at Mead Park on Thursday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Toth-blasts-game-winning-solo-home-run-as-New-4563354.php

A Maze Pops Up At New Canaan Nature Center

Children will be able to participate in New Canaan's Secret Garden Tour next week at the Nature Center, where a giant maze has been constructed.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/maze-pops-new-canaan-nature-center

Chief received vote of no confidence prior to retirement announcement

New Canaan Police Edward Nadriczny has announced that he will retire from the Police Department after 36 years of service.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Chief-received-vote-of-no-confidence-prior-to-4554798.php

Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate admissions at ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Trending-Who-Earns-Advanced-Degrees-4561728.php

South Salem Resident Defrauded By Scam

... an anxiety disorder, is on medication and has been violent in the past. Lewisboro Police notified Pound Ridge, New Canaan and Wilton Police as well as the New York State Police. They also canvassed the town roads and the Vista business district. ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://lewisboro.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/south-salem-resident-defrauded-scam

New Canaan forecast: Suddenly, weather that's hot stuff

At least that's what it will feel like in southwestern Connecticut as a mini heat wave engulfs the region over the next few days.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-forecast-Suddenly-weather-that-s-hot-4560745.php

Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate admissions at ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Trending-Who-Earns-Advanced-Degrees-4559514.php

Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate admissions at ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Trending-Who-Earns-Advanced-Degrees-4559466.php

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

'As You Like It' to take the stage in Rowayton

... Shakespeare on the Sound's 18th annual free production in Pinkney Park. "As You Like It" will be directed by New Canaan resident Claire Shannon Kelly and will feature actors from the area as well as local children. Performances begin nightly -- ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/As-You-Like-It-to-take-the-stage-in-Rowayton-4558934.php

New Canaan's Falcone takes fifth at FCIAC girls golf championship

... 107, Courtney Kynitz 114); Danbury 410 (Sam Steichen 97, Katelyn Mooney 100, Jen Bischof 102, Liz Pena 111). New Canaan's Falcone takes fifth at FCIAC girls golf championship With two of the top five golfers -- including freshman medalist Catherine ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-Falcone-takes-fifth-at-FCIAC-girls-4559271.php

New Canaan girls tennis team beats Greenwich for third time this...

As fate would have it, the second-seeded Cardinals drew none other than New Canaan in the quarterfinals of the CIAC Class L tournament Wednesday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-girls-tennis-team-beats-Greenwich-for-4559253.php

Late rally helps New Canaan baseball team advance to second round of state tournament

After a nine-day layoff since its opening-round loss in the FCIAC tournament, the New Canaan baseball team shook off the cobwebs Wednesday, picking up a 4-2 win over East Haven in the opening round of the Class L state tournament at Mead Park on Monday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Late-rally-helps-New-Canaan-baseball-team-advance-4558882.php

New Canaan locks down Greenwich for second straight FCIAC boys lacrosse title

At left, New Canaan's Pete Johnson hugs teammate, Thomas Costigan, at the conclusion of the FCIAC boys high school lacrosse championship match in which New Canaan High School defeated Greenwich High School, 8-5, to win the title at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday night, May 24, 2013.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/articleGallery/New-Canaan-locks-down-Greenwich-for-second-4547834.php

Senate votes to phase in teacher reviews

... a good idea, especially for high-performing schools such as those in her Senate district, which includes Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston and Westport. Boucher said studies show that children who lag behind in reading abilities by the ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Senate-votes-to-phase-in-teacher-reviews-4557559.php

New Canaan Posts Adopted $132 Million Spending Plan Online

If you are interested in knowing where New Canaan plans on spending its $132.04 million operating budget, you can now find it on the town's website.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/new-canaan-posts-adopted-132-million-spending-plan-online

New Canaan's Essigs captures Holahan Invitational

Will Essigs was pleased with his round of 73 at the Hap Holahan Invitational Tuesday, but the New Canaan High School senior didn't think it would be enough to win the annual tournament.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-Essigs-captures-Holahan-Invitational-4557483.php

New Canaan girls lacrosse team routs Daniel Hand in first round of state tourney

The New Canaan girls lacrosse team was still smarting from its heartbreaking defeat against Darien in the FCIAC title game.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-girls-lacrosse-team-routs-Daniel-Hand-4557470.php

Hosting a Fresh Air child a rewarding experience

Victoria, left, of New York City will visit New Canaan for her fifth year this summer as part of the Fresh Air Fund.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Hosting-a-Fresh-Air-child-a-rewarding-experience-4557468.php

Darien's Ostberg takes fourth place in Holahan Invitational

Will Essigs was pleased with his round of 73 at the Hap Holahan Invitational Tuesday, but the New Canaan High School senior didn't think it would be enough to win the annual tournament.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-s-Ostberg-takes-fourth-place-in-Holahan-4557481.php

Senate votes to phase in teacher evals

... especially for high-performing districts such as those she has in her seven-town district, which includes Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston and Westport. She noted that studies show that children who lag behind in reading abilities by ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Senate-votes-to-phase-in-teacher-evals-4557559.php

'Waterways II' features nine artists

Bonnie Edelman's "Surf and Sand" is among the water-themed artwork on display at Heather Gaudio Fine Arts in New Canaan in the exhibition "Waterways II." Photo: Contributed Bonnie Edelman's "Surf and Sand" is among the water-themed artwork on display at Heather Gaudio Fine Arts in New Canaan in the exhibition "Waterways II." Photo: Contributed



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Waterways-II-features-nine-artists-4551189.php

New Canaan selectmen approve vehicle purchase, don't mention from where

The New Canaan Board of Selectmen vote on an item during the May 21 BOS meeting.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/New-Canaan-selectmen-approve-vehicle-purchase-4546434.php

William Filonuk Jr., 58, Formerly Of New Canaan

... and niece and nephews. Calling hours are Monday, June 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan. Interment will be private.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/william-filonuk-jr-58-westport-managing-director-bny-mellon

Chatham Road subdivision plan denied again by TPZ

... Chairman Bryan LeClerc and Vice Chairman Seth Baratz. FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, CT 5/28/13 Photo: Andrew Brophy A New Canaan developer's revised plan to build houses on vacant property on Chatham Road, denied by the Town Plan and Zoning Commission last ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Chatham-Road-subdivision-plan-denied-again-by-TPZ-4556592.php

New Canaan forecast: A gray day, storms later

Scattered thunderstorms -- some of them severe -- could punctuate the end of a gloomy day in southwestern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-forecast-A-gray-day-storms-later-4556165.php

Falcons finish up second

... State Open champion. Latham was the top qualifier in the 110 hurdles, but finished second in the finals to New Canaan's Devaun Bovell in 15.04 seconds. Maloney's James Frey won the javelin at 178-2 to Latham's 177-0. Latham's older brother Ben set ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130529/SPORT03/305299937/1044

Mad Men' motif comes to life in New Canaan, Conn.

If you're a fan of "Mad Men,'' and all things swanky and '60s, beware of New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2013/05/28/mad-men-motif-comes-life-new-canaan-conn/wYMIm51nCguAlopbi9fPNJ/story.html

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

New Canaan Group To Make Alcohol-Free Summer Plan

The New Canaan Ram Council is making a plan to help teenagers have a safe summer and is looking for community participation Wednesday night.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-group-make-alcohol-free-summer-plan

Chief received vote of no confidence prior to retirement announcement

New Canaan Police Edward Nadriczny has announced that he will retire from the Police Department after 36 years of service.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Chief-received-vote-of-no-confidence-prior-to-4554798.php

New Canaan Woman Arrested Twice Last Week

New Canaan's Jane Delano was arrested twice last week in suspected drunken and disorderly incidents, Sgt.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/new-canaan-woman-arrested-twice-last-week

Earthplace gets grant for intern program

The gift from the New Canaan Community Foundation will allow Earthplace's Harbor Watch program to maintain educational internships for high school students in Fairfield County, Earthplace said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Earthplace-gets-grant-for-intern-program-4553940.php

Philip Johnson Glass House hosts new exhibits this summer

... between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, the Glass House is a National Trust Historic Site located in New Canaan, CT. The pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House (1949), and features a permanent ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/philip-johnson-glass-house-hosts-new-exhibits-this-summer?cid=rss

New Canaan's Essigs, Slatter take 14th at Chappa Invitational

... picked each other up throughout the round, if I did something in the front nine, he did something on the back." New Canaan's Will Essigs and Mike Slattery combined for a 71, as did Darien's Kieran Suri and Christian Ostberg. The Norwalk tandem of ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-Essigs-Slatter-take-14th-at-Chappa-4553500.php

Accident knocks out New Canaan train service, buses in use

Buses will take the place of trains on the New Canaan line following an early morning truck accident in Stamford that damaged wires.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Accident-knocks-out-New-Canaan-train-service-4553451.php

Accident knocks out New Canaan train service, buses in use

Buses are running from New Canaan to Stamford instead of trains Monday, as an early morning truck accident on I-95 in Stamford tore down wires where the New Canaan branch meets the main New Haven line, according to MTA spokesman Marjorie Anders .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Accident-knocks-out-New-Canaan-train-service-4553379.php

Metro-North Reports Opposite-Side Boarding, Delays

... from Milford to Noroton Heights due to wire damage in the area, Metro-North said. Also, train riders on the New Canaan branch should find a different way to get to work or to downtown Stamford on Tuesday morning, Metro-North said. Limited buses and ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-reports-opposite-side-boarding-delays

Metro-North: No Trains Running On New Canaan Branch; Buses Limited

Train riders on the New Canaan branch should find a different way to get to work or to downtown Stamford on Tuesday morning, Metro-North said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-no-trains-running-new-canaan-branch-buses-limited

Joanna Martine Woolfolk, 72, Formerly Of New Canaan, Best Selling Author

Woolfolk was born Oct. 3, 1940, in Bogota, Colombia, South America, daughter of Rev.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joanna-martine-woolfolk-72-stamford-best-selling-author

RR service on New Canaan line KO'd by truck crash

Damage to overhead railroad power lines has knocked out rail service this morning on the New Canaan branch line, according to Metro-North Railroad .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/RR-service-on-New-Canaan-line-KO-d-by-truck-crash-4552827.php

New Canaan forecast: Showers likely by evening

After glorious Memorial Day weather and a fine start to the shortened work week today, there's a likelihood that showers will put a damper on things by this evening, according to the National Weather Service .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-forecast-Showers-likely-by-evening-4552694.php

See Recent Home Sales In New Canaan

The following is a list of homes recently sold in New Canaan as reported by the town clerk's office.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-recent-home-sales-new-canaan-9

Monday, May 27, 2013

New Canaan remembers on Memorial Day

New Canaan, Conn. celebrates Memorial Day under a cloudless sky on the morning of May, 27, 2013.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-remembers-on-Memorial-Day-4551297.php

Fashion show to aid Sandy Hook

... than 25 stores donated clothing for the show. Among them are Audrey Road of Ridgefield, L'Armoire boutique of New Canaan, Chou Chou of Wilton, and Macy's of Danbury. There will also be African clothing by Rita Wagener of Bethel. Addessi Jewelers of ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Fashion-show-to-aid-Sandy-Hook-4551309.php

Best Golf Ball Hunting Day Ever

... in the round as possible... or in this case, when I'm DRIVING BY... hehe. I did a major addition to a house in New Canaan, CT a number of years ago that was adjacent to the fairway of a hole at New Canaan CC. Every morning I took the customers dogs ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://thesandtrap.com/t/67195/best-golf-ball-hunting-day-ever#post_848000

York takes grand prize in juried photo exhibition

Torrance York of New Canaan was named the grand prize winner in the "professional serious amateur" category of Fairfield Museum and History Center's juried photography exhibition for her piece, "Refractions 3/19/12 #1150," an image of her 7-year-old daughter.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/York-takes-grand-prize-in-juried-photo-exhibition-4551192.php

'Dishcrawl' coming to New Canaan in August

Dishcrawl, a national start-up founded on the premise that communities can be brought together through good food and good company, is expanding to New Canaan in August.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Dishcrawl-coming-to-New-Canaan-in-August-4551193.php

New Canaan forecast: A memorable Memorial Day outlook

A holiday-weather spectacular is in the offing for today's Memorial Day parades, tributes and picnics, according to the National Weather Service .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-forecast-A-memorable-Memorial-Day-4550794.php

Weston-Easton, Find A Parade For Memorial Day

... ending at Binney Park. The parade steps off at 9 a.m. from St. Mark's Church and make its way through downtown New Canaan to Lakeview Cemetery for a ceremony. The Norwalk parade will start at Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m., head down Van Zant ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-county-find-parade-memorial-day

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Underage drinking focus of community conversation in New Canaan

The New Canaan High School Ram Council is hosting a community conversation about a fun, safe, alcohol- and substance-free summer for students at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the high school auditorium.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Underage-drinking-focus-of-community-conversation-4549736.php

New Canaan students' plays chosen in Drama Festival

... Emond, Molly Festo and Ariana Ross; front row, Rachel Guth, Nancy Leville and Lillian Engel. Photo: Contributed New Canaan High School Theatre 's annual Drama Festival, which features one-act plays written by students, entertained audiences during ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-students-plays-chosen-in-Drama-4549737.php

Recognition For New Canaan High School Leads Town News

New Canaan High School was named as one of the best in the country for preparing students for college, an announcement that was one of the top stories of the past week in town.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/recognition-new-canaan-high-school-leads-town-news

New Canaan Crew Qualifies 6 Crews For Nationals

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan Crew, which competes out of Maritime Rowing Club in Norwalk, racked up 10 medals at the Northeast Junior District Championships and qualified six boats for USRowing's Youth National Championships in June.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/sports/new-canaan-crew-qualifies-6-crews-nationals

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Silvermine School of Art to host faculty exhibition

... annual School of Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display at the Silvermine Arts Center Sara Victoria Hall in New Canaan from Aug. 20 through Sept. 17. The public is invited to the opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Silvermine-School-of-Art-to-host-faculty-2014964.php

Darien outlasts rival New Canan for second straight FCIAC girls lacrosse title

Darien's Jena Fritts takes a shot during Friday's girls lacrosse FCIAC Championship game against New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Conn., on May 24, 2013.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-outlasts-rival-New-Canan-for-second-4547897.php

Darien resident joins Shakespeare on the Sound apprentice company

... and opportunities for multitasking in areas like our educational activities for students." Claire Kelly , of New Canaan, the director of "As You Like It," collaborated with Bartelson on the panel that reviewed the applicants, as did Emily Bryan , of ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-resident-joins-Shakespeare-on-the-Sound-4548580.php

From the desk of Fire Marshal Fred Baker

... refilling retailer or exchanged at locations that offer that service. You may also bring them to the Town of New Canaan Recycling Center where they will take them for disposal, as long as you have your annual pass. If you are unable to bring them to ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/opinion/article/From-the-desk-of-Fire-Marshal-Fred-Baker-4548571.php

New Canaan Democrats need candidates for first selectman, other slots

The New Canaan Democratic Town Committee is looking for candidates to fill several elected positions on the ballot for the election on Nov.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-Democrats-need-candidates-for-first-4548566.php

New Balance New Canaan collecting for tornado victims

New Balance New Canaan, 128 Main St., is taking donations to buy socks for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado over the next few Saturdays.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Balance-New-Canaan-collecting-for-tornado-4548563.php

Latest New Canaan property transfers; Rosebrook Road home sells for $2.5M

The following property transfers were recorded by the New Canaan Town Clerk from May 6-10: 230 Rosebrook Road: 230 Rosebrook Road LLC to John and Kathleen Servidea, $2,585,000 755 Cheese Spring Road: David and Melissa Simmons to Brenda and Michael Connolly, $1,850,000 310 Greenley Road: Sunil...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Latest-New-Canaan-property-transfers-Rosebrook-4548577.php

700 volunteers need to pack meals for hungry kids

... success. It is a great opportunity for people to come together to help those less fortunate, and the residents of New Canaan have demonstrated each year that this is a priority." The club's teen members and parents are seeking volunteers for ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/700-volunteers-need-to-pack-meals-for-hungry-kids-4548567.php

Man shot, killed by Ridgefield police

... was also taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The house, purchased by John Valluzo of New Canaan in 2009, was vacant until two years ago. Valluzo could not be reached Saturday morning for comment. The Ridgefield Town Clerk ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/No-names-released-in-fatal-Ridgefield-shooting-4548493.php

New Canaan forecast: Holiday weekend gets better each day

A chilly, wet start to this Memorial Day weekend will only get better the closer we get to the actual holiday, according to the National Weather Service .



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Memorial Day Steps Off Monday In New Canaan

... the Lakeview Cemetery for a ceremony. Taking part in the parade this year will be town officials, local veterans, New Canaan organizations, sports teams, and other groups. Leading the parade will be this year's grand marshals, Forest and Russell ...



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New Canaan locks down Greenwich for second straight FCIAC boys lacrosse title

At left, New Canaan's Pete Johnson hugs teammate, Thomas Costigan, at the conclusion of the FCIAC boys high school lacrosse championship match in which New Canaan High School defeated Greenwich High School, 8-5, to win the title at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday night, May 24, 2013.



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Friday, May 24, 2013

Darien outlasts rival New Canan for second straight FCIAC girls lacrosse title

At halftime of its FCIAC championship clash with archrival New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School on Friday, the Darien girls lacrosse team found itself in fairly uncharted territory: Down by two goals.



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What's Open/Closed In New Canaan For Memorial Day

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Just in time for preparation for final exams, Successful Study Skills 4 Students is offering a free ebook called "S4's Test and Exam Study Tips (S4's TEST)" as a ...



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New Canaan softball edges Ludlowe to reach FCIAC final for first time

The road started eight years ago, when six highly touted softball players became teammates for the first time on the New Canaan Storm 10-and-under squad.



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New Canaan Board of Education talks Common Core curriculum

Fears that the new Common Core State Standards will result in the school district's loss of discretion over its curriculum are unfounded, according to school officials at the Monday, May 20, Board of Education meeting.



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New Canaan selectmen approve vehicle purchase, don't mention from where

The Board of Selectmen Tuesday morning approved $65,737 for the purchase of three used cars for the police department and fire marshal.



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New Canaan's Memorial Day Parade takes place Monday morning

The annual New Canaan Memorial Day Parade starts at 9:30 Monday morning in front of St.



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New Canaan selectmen approve vehicle purchase, don't mention from where

The New Canaan Board of Selectmen vote on an item during the May 21 BOS meeting.



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New Canaan's Memorial Day Parade takes place Monday morning

Forrest Kimes and his brother Russ Kimes will be the Grand Marshals of the Memorial Day parade May 27 at 9:30 a.m. Photo: Contributed Russ Kimes and his brother Forrest Kimes will be the Grand Marshals of the Memorial Day parade May 27 at 9:30 a.m. Photo: Contributed The New Canaan Memorial Day Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27 St.



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New Canaan Board of Education talks Common Core curriculum

Board of Education member Mary Freiberg had questions about the Common Core State Standards at the May 20 New Canaan BOE meeting.



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New Canaan forecast: Stormy cycle rolls into holiday weekend

More wet, stormy weather is likely today -- and right on through most of the holiday weekend -- according to the National Weather Service .



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New Canaan forecast: Stormy cycle rolls into holiday weekend

More wet, stormy weather is likely today -- and right on through most of the holiday weekend -- according to the National Weather Service.



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New Canaan's Population Now More Than 20,000

... the town had 19,773 people. The gain, though small, did not surprise Tucker Murphy, executive director of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce , who believes more people are coming to the town because of a recent national phenomenon with offices ...



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What To Do In New Canaan This Memorial Day Weekend

NEW CANAAN/STAMFORD, Conn. - Memorial Day parades are just a few of the events in the Stamford-New Canaan area this month.



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Flood Warning Opens Wet Weekend In New Canaan

With more rain in the forecast for Friday, a flood warning was issued for for Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said.



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What To Do In Greenwich Memorial Day Weekend

... High plays for its second boys lacrosse conference championship in school history against defending champ New Canaan. Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk. $8 adults, $5 students. Greenwich Town Party and "Greenwich Town Party Rocks the Avenue:" ...



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New Canaan beats St. Joseph for FCIAC softball crown

The sixth-seeded Rams, behind a strong pitching performance by Cydney Ventura, a gutsy defensive effort led by centerfielder Colette Pellegrini, and RBI hits by Ventura and Amanda Frattaroli, came away with a 2-1 win over top-seeded St.



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Thursday, May 23, 2013

"Collecting Stories: Works from the Thomas Davies Collection" Opening ...

Come view this extraordinary collection of Thomas Davies. From New Canaan, CT, Davies has been collecting for over 25 years and has focused on collecting major New England artists.



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Final Four lacrosse regional report

... and Syracuse facing Denver at 5. An update on our regional players with statistics for this season: Harley Brown (New Canaan), D: 13 games, 6 starts, 11 ground balls, 13 caused turnovers Colin Scott (Ridgefield), Att: 17 games, 8 starts, 10 goals, ...



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New Canaan baseball field improvement project a homerun

... about how much use we're going to get out of this field for all different ages," Patrick Edmonds, who represented New Canaan Baseball at the meetings of the boards of selectmen and finance May 7. "Because it's lit, we're going to be able to use the ...



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New Canaan library buys adjacent property

The New Canaan Library , 151 Main St., purchased adjacent property at 56 South Ave.



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New Canaan baseball field improvement project a homerun

... how much use we're going to get out of this field for all different ages," Patrick Edmonds , who represented New Canaan Baseball at the meetings of the boards of selectmen and finance May 7. "Because it's lit, we're going to be able to use the turf ...



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Rallying past the pain: Hirschberg maintains success at singles despite injury

... After sitting out the first match of the season on April 3, Hirschberg opened at No. 1 doubles in a 7-0 win over New Canaan the next day. Teamed with Sterling Price, he won 6-3, 6-3. Hirschberg played in his first singles match on April 11 at ...



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Campus monitors arrive at New Canaan schools

New Canaan's middle and elementary school students may have noticed something a bit different when they attended school this week: Stationed at the entrance of each school was a professional security monitor.



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New Canaan library buys adjacent property

The New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., purchased adjacent property at 56 South Ave.



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Campus monitors arrive at New Canaan schools

... Middle School. Rodriguez worked for 21 years for the NYPD. His first day was May 17, 2013. Photo: Tyler Woods New Canaan's middle and elementary school students may have noticed something a bit different when they attended school this week: ...



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Ludlowe edges New Canaan

New Canaan's Jensen Lee returns the ball to Fairfield Ludlowe's Lindsey Evans, not pictured, during their FCIAC championship singles match at Wilton High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.



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One Mom's Venture Helps Others Realize Their Creative Talents

... parties or sew beautiful dresses. But how do we make a "venture" out of our new creative talents? Kim Genzburg of New Canaan became inspired by her sports-loving kids who left a barrage of equipment and cleats in their wake. "Stuff is everywhere," ...



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Jacquelyn Sherry Coombe of Elite Strategies Supports Silver Hill's Young Professionals Party

Silver Hill Hospital is a 501 c3 psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT.



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Mr. Met Is Coming To New Canaan For Family Kid Day

With the Mets in Miami on June 1, Mr. Met will be spending part of his day off in New Canaan to meet kids and families.



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Fairfield County Boy Scouts Council Will Allow Gay Members

... from Boy Scouting. The Connecticut Yankee Council serves Boy Scouts in 37 towns, including Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Wilton, Danbury, Ridgefield, Redding, Fairfield, Westport, Weston and Easton. The announcement came as Boy Scout ...



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New Canaan forecast: A stormy day on tap

In a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" issued early today, the weather says that downpours of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, which could trigger flash flooding in southwestern Connecticut.



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New Canaan forecast: A stormy day on tap

In a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" issued early today, the weather says that downpours of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, which could trigger flash flooding in southwestern Connecticut.



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Catherine Zeta-Jones gets back to normality after leaving rehab...

... added. The Oscar-winning actress stayed for five days of treatment in 2011 at a detox centre at a hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. Happy couple: Michael and Catherine held hands at an event in New York City in April shortly before she checked in ...



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Fairfield County Boys Scout Council Will Allow Gay Members

... from Boy Scouting. The Connecticut Yankee Council serves Boy Scouts in 37 towns, including Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Wilton, Danbury, Ridgefield, Redding, Fairfield, Westport, Weston and Easton. The announcement came as Boy Scout ...



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Tea Leaves Arrive In Pound Ridge

... in a shop that sold loose tea in the City and we got the idea to open our own," said Lane. Though they live in New Canaan, "we've always loved Scotts Corners," she continued, "so we were thrilled to find the old Scofield barn, which actually used to ...



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New Canaan's Glass House Featured In Amtrak Magazine

New Canaan's landmark Glass House is featured in Amtrak's Arrive magazine for May/June, detailing the evolution of the site from a museum to an experimental cultural center.



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New Canaan boys and girls track teams place seventh and ninth at FCIAC championships

It was a clean sweep for the Staples High School boys and girls track and field teams at the FCIAC championships on Tuesday.



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Registrars gather to discuss consolidating polls

New Canaan Registrar of Voters George Cody joined colleagues from around the state May 16 in their annual lobbying effort in the state Legislature.



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CEO Of Norwalk's Multiple Myeloma Foundation Honored By UVM

New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont.



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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

New bike store in New Canaan offers innovative service

Lou Kozar stands in his store while it was under construction. Cycles on Call opened its brick and mortar store in early May. Photo: Tyler Woods



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Registrars gather to discuss consolidating polls

New Canaan Registrar of Voters George Cody joined colleagues from around the state May 16 in their annual lobbying effort in the state Legislature.



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New Canaan girls tennis team edged by Fairfield Ludlowe in FCIAC championship

New Canaan's Jensen Lee returns the ball to Fairfield Ludlowe's Lindsey Evans, not pictured, during their FCIAC championship singles match at Wilton High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.



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New Canaan baseball falls in FCIAC quarters to Trumbull

After registering one hit in 4 2/3 innings Monday and trailing 1-0 to No. 4 seed New Canaan with its season on the line, No.



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New Canaan boys and girls track teams place seventh and ninth at FCIAC championships

... 2013. Ridgefield won their heat, placing seventh overall for the boys 4x100 meter relay. Photo: Tyler Sizemore New Canaan's Spencer Lyman competes in the boys 1600 meter run at the FCIAC Track and Field Championships at Danbury High School in ...



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Four teenagers charged in eBay scheme

Four New Canaan teenaged boys facing arrest warrants turned themselves in to police on Tuesday, May 14, and were charged with third-degree larceny and third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, according to police.



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Athletes of the Week

... 12 kills and eight digs in 3-0 defeat of Greenwich on May 15. Had nine kills and 12 digs in a 3-1 victory over New Canaan on May 16. Accomplishment: Staples' No. 1 doubles tandem clinched the Wreckers' 4-1 quarterfinal win over Darien on May 16 with ...



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Fairfield Ludlowe edges New Canaan for girls tennis FCIAC title

New Canaan's Jensen Lee returns the ball to Fairfield Ludlowe's Lindsey Evans, not pictured, during their FCIAC championship singles match at Wilton High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.



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Greenwich High Ranks On New Top Schools List

... school year. Other area high schools that made the list include Staples (Westport) at 196; Darien at No. 204; New Canaan at No. 227; Ridgefield at No. 270; Fairfield Ludlowe at No. 691; and Fairfield Warde at No. 973. To see the full list, click ...



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Catherine Zeta-Jones 'raring to go' after bipolar treatment

... disorder and she first underwent treatment in 2011 at the 770-a-day medical centre at the Silver Hill hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. Bipolar UK say 1% to 2% of the population experience a lifetime prevalence of bipolar and recent research ...



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Darien softball team eliminated by St. Joseph in FCIAC semifinals

... al following a convincing 13-0 win over Darien at Sacred Heart University. The top-seeded Cadets (19-3) will face New Canaan, a 1-0 winner over Fairfield Ludlowe in the first semifinal, in Thursday's championship game.



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New Canaan Woman Honored By UVM For Starting Multiple Myeloma Foundation

New Canaan resident and founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Kathy Giusti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vermont.



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Darien and New Canaan to meet in FCIAC girls lacrosse final

Darien and New Canaan won't meet in the state tournament this year since the Blue Wave moved from Class M to Class L, but that doesn't mean the Rams and Blue Wave's long-standing postseason rivalry has ended.



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Bicyclist Injured In New Canaan Accident

"I am not sure why (the cyclist) had an accident," Ogrinc said. She did not know the identity of the victim.



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New Canaan High Listed Among Best For College Prep

New Canaan High School was ranked as one of the best high schools in the country for preparing students for college, according to a list by the Daily Beast .



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Catherine Zeta-Jones Michael Douglas

... manner." Zeta-Jones previously sought help in 2011, when she reportedly went to a detox center at a hospital in New Canaan, Conn. At the time, her publicist said Zeta-Jones had received mental-health treatment to help her cope with personal trauma, ...



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New Canaan softball edges Ludlowe to reach FCIAC final for first time

The road started eight years ago, when six highly touted softball players became teammates for the first time on the New Canaan Storm 10-and-under squad.



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New Canaan forecast: Poor visibility, quality make for a bad 'air' day

For a second consecutive day, dense fog blankets most of southwestern Connecticut early today, and increasingly warm, humid conditions has prompted the state to issue an air-quality alert.



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New Canaan forecast: Dodging raindrops until the weekend

Showers and thunderstorms are possible, periodically, throughout today -- a pattern that will hold sway until the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.



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Four teenagers charged in eBay scheme

Four New Canaan teenaged boys facing arrest warrants turned themselves in to police on Tuesday, May 14, and were charged with third-degree larceny and third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, according to police.



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Girls tennis: Merjian and Lovejoy help New Canaan top Greenwich

If there has been one constant in the world of FCIAC girl's tennis it has been the dominance that Greenwich and New Canaan have shown for more than half a decade as either the Cardinals or the Rams have won the FCIAC tournament for seven consecutive years.



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Athletes of the Week

... 12 kills and eight digs in 3-0 defeat of Greenwich on May 15. Had nine kills and 12 digs in a 3-1 victory over New Canaan on May 16. Accomplishment: Staples' No. 1 doubles tandem clinched the Wreckers' 4-1 quarterfinal win over Darien on May 16 with ...



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DJ Cassidy Headlines Silver Hill Hospital Young Professionals Benefit at LAVO

a not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT, held its first annual Young Professionals Fundraising Benefit at the chic LAVO nightclub in Manhattan. The celebratory event featured the famous DJ Cassidy on the turn tables as the ...



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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Staples High School Ranks 3rd Best In State On New List

... data from the 2011-2012 school year. Other area high schools that made the list include Darien at No. 204; New Canaan at No. 227; Ridgefield at No. 270; Greenwich at No. 570; Fairfield Ludlow at No. 691; and Fairfield Warde at No. 973. To see the ...



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St. Joseph routs Darien to reach FCIAC softball final

... al following a convincing 13-0 win over Darien at Sacred Heart University. The top-seeded Cadets (19-3) will face New Canaan, a 1-0 winner over Fairfield Ludlowe in the first semifinal, in Thursday's championship game at 5 at Sacred Heart.



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Darien and New Canaan to meet in FCIAC girls lacrosse final

Darien and New Canaan won't meet in the state tournament this year since the Blue Wave moved from Class M to Class L, but that doesn't mean the Rams and Blue Wave's long-standing postseason rivalry has ended.



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New Canaan upends rival Darien to advance to FCIAC championship game

With both goaltenders putting on nothing short of a keeping clinic, scoring plays were at premium when long-time rivals New Canaan and Darien met in the semifinals of the FCIAC tournament at Brien McMahon High School on Tuesday.



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Stamford Synchronized Swimmer Makes the 11-12 USA Synchro National Team

... Evelina Dragneva of Dental Care of Stamford and Dr. Levon Tchakmakjian of Norwalk Hospital has become the first New Canaan Y Aquianas Synchronized swimmer to make the USA National Synchro Team at that age group, and she is only one of three swimmers ...



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New Canaan baseball team drops seesaw battle with Greenwich

The New Canaan and Greenwich baseball teams had both secured spots in next week's FCIAC tournament, meaning neither team needed a win Wednesday at Mead Park but that did little to diminish the playoff like atmosphere present from the opening pitch.



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New Canaan Police To Hold Seat Belt Checks

New Canaan Police will continue to be highly visible on town roadways to make sure people are wearing their seat belts as part of the nationwide "Click It Or Ticket" campaign through June 2. Police will be setting up checkpoints throughout town as part of the campaign, a police department statement said.



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New Canaan Democrats Looking For Candidates

In this local election, the following positions will be on the ballot: first selectman, selectman, town council, town clerk, town treasurer, Board of Education and Board of Assessment Appeals.



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Four New Canaan Teens Charged In eBay Scheme

Four New Canaan teenagers have been charged in an eBay scheme in which they had people bid on an item but then sold only its user guide, Sgt.



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Darien Commuters Can Park Near Talmadge Hill Station In New Canaan

DARIEN, Conn. With Metro-North rail lines expected to be congested due to last Friday's train derailment and crash, New Canaan will allow Darien residents to park at the Waveny Park swimming pool parking lot, 677 South Ave., if they want to commute from the nearby Talmadge Hill Station.



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New Canaan's St. Aloysius Elementary raffles off BMW

... School will raffle off this BMW 328i, currently parked on Cherry Street and South Avenue. May 13, 2013, New Canaan, CT. Photo: Tyler Woods The brand new white BMW sedan parked on the grass on the corner of Cherry Street and South Avenue represents ...



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New Canaan forecast: Poor visibility, quality make for a bad 'air' day

For a second consecutive day, dense fog blankets most of southwestern Connecticut early today, and increasingly warm, humid conditions has prompted the state to issue an air-quality alert.



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All quiet on New Canaan line Monday morning

All was quiet on the New Canaan train front Monday morning following Friday's Metro-North derailment.



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New bike store in New Canaan offers innovative service

... of the mid-1800s, with front wheels the size of monster truck tires and small, petite back wheels. Lou Kozar , of New Canaan, has added another innovation to the world of bicycles with his new store, Cycles on Call, a repair delivery service that ...



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New Canaanites argue against cell towers

New Canaan utilities commissioner Geoff Pickard addresses residents at the May 9 public hearing on cell towers at New Canaan High School.



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Monday, May 20, 2013

One Mom's Venture Helps Others Realize Their Creative Talents

... parties or sew beautiful dresses. But how do we make a "venture" out of our new creative talents? Kim Genzburg of New Canaan became inspired by her sports-loving kids who left a barrage of equipment and cleats in their wake. "Stuff is everywhere," ...



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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Commuter mess "Well into next week"

... have been running on a normal schedule between Grand Central Terminal and Stamford. Service along the Danbury and New Canaan branches has also remained unimpeded. Donovan said that trains were running on an abbreviated schedule to South Norwalk.



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Commuter mess "Well into next week"

... have been running on a normal schedule between Grand Central Station and Stamford. Service along the Danbury and New Canaan branches has also remained unimpeded. Donovan said that trains were running on an abbreviated schedule to South Norwalk.



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New Canaan girls tennis team advances to FCIAC semifinals with win over Wilton

In a year where balance is the key word in the world of FCIAC girls tennis, New Canaan High School took an important first step on its playoff journey Thursday by grinding out a 5-2 victory over Wilton in the conference quarterfinals.



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Darien advances to FCIAC semifinals with win over rival Wilton

... margin -- advancing to Tuesday's FCIAC semifinals against the winner of Saturday night's meeting between No. 2 New Canaan and No. 7 St. Joseph. Darien led from the moment Ian Burgoyne opened the scoring in the first quarter, but the Wave were far ...



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Two more sponsors jump into Ox Ridge horse show

... dia, a repeat sponsor, is the publisher of numerous lifestyle magazines throughout Fairfield County, including in New Canaan, Darien and Norwalk.



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New Canaan forecast: Sun to burn off early clouds

Even though skies are gray early this first day of the weekend, the National Weather Service says that skies will gradually brighten and most of today will be sunny in southwestern Connecticut.



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New Canaan's May Fair celebration

Sixteen-month-old Cooper Schulman rides the carousel at St. Mark's May Fair on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in New Canaan, Conn.



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Saturday, May 18, 2013

New Canaan middies spark FCIAC win over St. Joseph

When attackmen like Puck Richardson and Harry Stanton are firing for the New Canaan's boys lacrosse team, the Rams and their tough defense are hard to outscore.



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Barbara Lynn Whitfield

Barbara is survived by three daughters, Melissa Price of Prosper, Jennifer Selch of Mooresville, Ind., and Tamara Penman of New Canaan, Conn.; nine grandchildren; her stepmother, Iris Klein of Port Charlotte, Fla.; mother, Margaret; stepfather, Paul Blair of Hammond; brother, Phillip Klein of Hammond; and sister, Kristin Tenney of Greensboro, N.C.



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Nelson sisters are Ludlowe softball's odd couple

Ludlowe second baseman Alice Nelson turns the double play during their matchup with New Canaan in Fairfield, Conn.



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Plaques For New Canaan Moderns

Take a drive around New Canaan and you are sure to see some oval historic home plaques gracing 90 homes throughout the town.



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Rail service crippled

... will operate between South Norwalk Station and Grand Central Terminal . Regular service will be in effect on the New Canaan and Danbury Branches. Bus service will be in effect between Waterbury and Bridgeport with no train connections. Yankee game ...



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Dartmouth Crew Teams Head to Championships

... checking in at No. 1 and Yale at No. 2. Stevenson To Participate in National Team Freshman Camp Abby Stevenson (New Canaan, Conn.) has been selected to participate in the 2013 USRowing National Freshman camp from June 10-16 in Seattle. The camp is ...



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Rail service crippled in Northeast

... will operate between South Norwalk Station and Grand Central Terminal. Regular service will be in effect on the New Canaan and Danbury Branches. Bus service will be in effect between Waterbury and Bridgeport with no train connections. Yankee game ...



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Rail service crippled in Northeast

... will operate between South Norwalk Station and Grand Central Terminal . Regular service will be in effect on the New Canaan and Danbury Branches. Bus service will be in effect between Waterbury and Bridgeport with no train connections. Yankee game ...



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Darien cruises past Warde in FCIAC girls lacrosse playoffs

... their absolute best to repeat for the first time since 2006-07. "The FCIAC has some big competition with Wilton, New Canaan and Greenwich," Hardison said. "We did well against them in the regular season but they are going to come back strong so we ...



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Darien baseball team shut down by Wilton

... Staples gave them control of their own destiny, as Wilton will now need to win its Senior Night home game against New Canaan on Thursday in order to guarantee itself a ticket to the dance. "I was happy because I thought this was as complete a game ...



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Metro-North Saturday Service

... service will operate between Stamford and Grand Central Terminal. Regular service will be in effect on the New Canaan and Danbury Branches. Bus service will be in effect between Waterbury and Bridgeport with no train connections. Yankee game day ...



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Prom: An increasingly-costly high school tradition

... "princess"-styled prom dresses, were sought after, but according to a saleswoman at TOGS, a clothing shop in New Canaan that also sells prom dresses, this year the dresses are mainly "strapless and flowy." Prom dresses have a wide range of price ...



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Friday, May 17, 2013

Tempers at Town Council roil in New Canaan

Town Council Secretary Kit Devereauz (D) announced at the May 15 meeting that she would not run for reelection this fall, citing a changing atmosphere on the Town Council. Photo: Tyler Woods



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Resident claims restrictions a breach of Constitutional rights

Michael Nowacki has been restricted from New Canaan's Town Hall offices without appointment and from communication with all but two town officials.



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New Canaan mill rate officially set at 14.586

... Hamill considers the mill rate. The council approved a 14.586 mill rate, a 3.62% over last year. May 15, 2013. New Canaan, Conn. Photo: Tyler Woods 2012 2013 Change $500,000 $7,038 $7,293 $255 $1,000,000 $14,076 $14,586 $510 $2,000,000 $28,152 ...



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New Canaan girls tennis team advances to FCIAC semifinals with win over Wilton

In a year where balance is the key word in the world of FCIAC girls tennis, New Canaan High School took an important first step on its playoff journey Thursday by grinding out a 5-2 victory over Wilton in the conference quarterfinals.



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New Canaan forecast: A bright, warm day

Sunny, mild weather today should set the table today for a similarly pleasant "meteorological menu" for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service .



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New Canaan girls lacrosse team opens postseason with FCIAC quarterfinal win over Staples

New Canaan's Kathleen DeMarino is pressured by Staples' Nicole Williams, center, and Amelia Heisler during their FCIAC quarterfinal game at New Canaan High School on Thursday, May 16, 2013.



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Identity theft explored in New Canaan

Detective Mark Solomon spoke about identity theft to the New Canaan League of Women Voters at the Country Club of New Canaan, Tuesday, May 14.



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Tempers at Town Council roil in New Canaan

Town Council Secretary Kit Devereauz announced at the May 15 meeting that she would not run for reelection this fall, citing a changing atmosphere on the Town Council.



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Circus coming to town in June

The New Canaan YMCA and Kiwanis Club of New Canaan will host the fourth annual New Canaan Family Circus on Friday and Saturday, June 21 and June 22, at the Saxe Middle School field.



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New Canaan boys volleyball team defeats Darien for first time

New Canaan High School 's boys' volleyball team simply wanted it more. At least that's the way representatives of both the victorious Rams and visiting Darien Blue Wave explained it after the Rams earned a 3-1 win on Wednesday.



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Town Council kerfuffle in New Canaan over calling in to meeting

Thanks to advice from the town attorney, Town Council member Roger Williams ' was granted permission to call in to Wednesday night's council meeting.



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FCIAC boys lacrosse preview: Ridgefield the team to beat

New Canaan High School's Eric Persky checks Ridgefield's Will Bonaparte in a game at Tiger Hollow Stadium earlier this year.



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Wreckers girls lacrosse downed by New Canaan in FCIAC quarters

New Canaan's Kathleen DeMarino is pressured by Staples' Nicole Williams, center, and Amelia Heisler during their FCIAC quarterfinal game at New Canaan High School on Thursday, May 16, 2013.



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New Canaan Man Hopes To Kickstart Film On 'The Mushroom Hunter'

New Canaan's Bill Torgerson is looking to tell the story of his dad and his friends in a film called "The Mushroom Hunter." But first he is looking for help by receiving donations through Kickstarter.com. "Even if hunting the roonies isn't your thing, I think this story will have surprise gifts for you, too," Torgerson writes on his Kickstarter ... (more)



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Car Serves As Drunken-Driving Reminder For New Canaan Kids

When New Canaan High School students showed up at school Friday, they found a damaged car to remind them of the dangers of drinking and driving.



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Check Out Open Houses In New Canaan This Weekend

Are you looking to move to New Canaan? Then you are in luck as there are several open houses taking place this weekend.



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Where To Buy Powerball Tickets In New Canaan

Feeling lucky? There are many places in New Canaan where you can put that luck to work and buy tickets for Saturday's Powerball drawing.



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What To Do In And Around Stamford This Weekend

STAMFORD/NEW CANAAN, Conn. - The new show by four original members of "Jersey Boys," a local fundraising "Dancing With The Stars," and celebrating Poland are a few of the events going on in the Stamford-New Canaan area.



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New Canaan forecast: A bright, warm day

Sunny, mild weather today should set the table today for a similarly pleasant "meteorological menu" for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.



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Tempers at Town Council roil in New Canaan

Tempers on the Town Council came to a boil Wednesday night after member Roger Williams threatened legal action earlier this week when the council denied his request attend the meeting by phone.



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New Canaan girls lacrosse team opens postseason with FCIAC quarterfinal win over Staples

It may have been a "whole new season," but it was a very familiar result for the one-loss, No. 2-seeded New Canaan girls lacrosse squad, which cruised to a 12-5 FCIAC quarterfinal victory over No. 7 Staples on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the ...



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New Canaan baseball team drops seesaw battle with Greenwich

The New Canaan and Greenwich baseball teams had both secured spots in next week's FCIAC tournament, meaning neither team needed a win Wednesday at Mead Park but that did little to diminish the playoff like atmosphere present from the opening pitch.



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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Stevenson To Participate in National Team Freshman Camp

PRINCETON, N.J. Dartmouth freshman rower Abby Stevenson (New Canaan, Conn.) has been selected to participate in the 2013 USRowing Women's National Team Freshman Camp. Stevenson, a rookie who has seen time in the first varsity eight this season, is ...



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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Pickens' Perspective: Ludlowe girls tennis is both talented and battle tested

... 16 wins, win the FCIAC East Division -- for the first time ever -- and slay Goliaths like Darien, Staples and New Canaan all add up to a remarkable season. But unlike much of the FCIAC's upper echelon, Ludlowe will play more than its 16 conference ...



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Westhill earns walk off win over New Canaan softball

Entering Tuesday's contest with New Canaan, the Westhill softball team had not scored fewer than eight runs in any of its previous 15 FCIAC games thanks to an explosive offense that has carried the team all year long.



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Pickens' Perspective: Ludlowe girls tennis is both talented and battle tested

... ith 16 wins, win the FCIAC East Division -- for the first time ever -- and slay Goliaths like Darien, Staples and New Canaan all add up to a remarkable season.



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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Reilly, New Canaan softball blank Fairfield Ludlowe

If the New Canaan softball team plays as it did Monday, it will be a tough out this tournament season.



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Volunteers honored at annual celebration

Lisa Reggerio, left, of Silver Hill Hospital, presents the Outstanding Established Adult Partnership award to volunteer Jeanie Shaw, center, and her dog Barkly, at the 16th annual New Canaan Volunteer Recognition Awards presented by The Volunteer Center of Stamford at the New Canaan Library Tuesday, May 7. Jarret Liotta / For the New Canaan News ... (more)



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Volunteers honored at annual celebration

The 16th annual New Canaan Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented by The Volunteer Center of Stamford at the New Canaan Library .



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Reilly, New Canaan softball blank Fairfield Ludlowe

New Canaan second baseman Courtney Rogers barehands an infield ground ball as she looks to throw to first during the third inning of their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn.



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Bestselling Author Dan Brown To Appear In New Canaan Via Live Stream

Excited about the new book from international bestselling author Dan Brown? You can see him almost in person at the New Canaan Library.



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Letter: Make Your Lawn Pesticide Free, New Canaan

... seed. 3. Apply compost with a spreader, or dump in a pile and then rake over the lawn. Leaf compost is free in New Canaan, available at the Transfer Station (must be a resident of New Canaan, but no dump sticker necessary). 4. Switch to ...



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Volunteers honored at annual celebration

The 16th annual New Canaan Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented by The Volunteer Center of Stamford at the New Canaan Library.



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New Canaan selectmen approve tree planting, but not without controversy

The Board of Selectmen approved $9,925 on Tuesday, May 7, for the planting of ornamental trees around the Richmond Hill Parking lot.



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Westchester Town on 'Law and Order SVU'

... . A scene shot in Rye's downtown first shows up at the 20:49 mark. Rye was used in scenes meant to take place in New Canaan, Ct. Rye is often used as a filming location for television shows and movies. This fall, Kevin Bacon's FOX drama "The ...



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Athletes of the Week

Staples' Colin Bannon takes a shot during Saturday's lacrosse game against New Canaan in Westport, Conn., on April 20, 2013.



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New Canaan forecast: Rebounding from a chilly night

After frosty overnight temperatures, readings today will rise to the low-60s under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.



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New Canaan forecast: Rebounding from a chilly night

After frosty overnight temperatures, readings today will rise to the low-60s under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service .



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Breast Cancer Alliance Walk for Hope in Greenwich is Sunday May 19

... of Terra in 1991, which transformed the Greenwich, Connecticut, restaurant scene and has since expanded to Rye, New Canaan, Darien and now Norwalk. Ramze continues to win rave reviews throughout Connecticut and New York for his sophisticated spin on ...



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New Canaan Red U12 Girls Soccer Team Nets Shutout

NEW CANAAN, Conn. The New Canaan Red Under-12 girls soccer team defeated the Bridgeport All-Stars, 2-0, in a Mother's Day game Sunday in Bridgeport.



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Weston Youth Teams Host 'Cheer Extravaganza' Friday

... sports before they arrive at the high school programs. The players compete against teams from Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan,Norwalk, Ridgefield, Westport and Wilton in games ranging from flag football to full tackle. Registration is already open for ...



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Ridgefield boys lacrosse bounces back with win over New Canaan

Two days after "a very average effort" for the Tigers against Darien and their first in-state loss, Ridgefield came back Thursday night with a 13-5 win over New Canaan at Tiger Hollow.



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Monday, May 13, 2013

Ludlowe baseball tops New Canaan for 7th straight win

Looking like a team on a mission, the Fairfield Ludlowe baseball squad continued its late-season surge by hitting the road and picking up its seventh straight win, a 7-4 victory over hard-hitting New Canaan at Mead Park on Monday.



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Ludlowe baseball tops New Canaan for 7th straight win

Looking like a team on a mission, the Fairfield Ludlowe baseball squad continued its late-season surge by hitting the road and picking up its seventh straight win, a 7-4 victory over hard-hitting New Canaan at Mead Park on Monday.



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Summer group programs offered at Arts for Healing

Arts for Healing of New Canaan is offering summer group programs in art, music and dance movement for toddlers, children and teens with special needs.



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New Canaan Walgreens Reports Three Suspicious Attempts To Buy Gift Cards

The first two incidents took place May 6, and the third took place Sunday, Sgt. Carol Ogrinc said.



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New Canaan Bans Resident From Town Offices

The town of New Canaan said it has banned resident Michael Nowacki from Town Hall offices based upon what officials call his constant his constant berating of town representatives.



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New Canaan's Brian Williams Loses 'Rock Center' Show

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan's Brian Williams will be on TV a bit less after NBC canceled his prime time show, "Rock Center With Brian Williams." Williams took over as anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News" in 2004.



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New Canaan girls lacrosse too much for Fox Lane

The New Canaan girls lacrosse team, with just one loss on the season, is cruising down the stretch towards the FCIAC and class M tournaments.



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New Canaanites help support aquarium programs

... is Latin for silver, in honor of the aquarium's upcoming 25th anniversary. The 350 guests, many of them from New Canaan, had cocktails in the aquarium galleries, a sit-down dinner and silent and live auctions. During the evening, the aquarium ...



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Rise of Darien's Osherow bad news for rest of FCIAC

... games she just came out so tight. She didn't let it fly." There were five straight shutouts, over contenders like New Canaan, Greenwich and Danbury. Osherow was so dominant, when the streak ended with an 8-2 win over Brien McMahon last Monday, it ...



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New Canaan boys volleyball team losses in three games against Greenwich

... admitted communication problems. Greenwich was not only vocal, but on top of its game Wednesday against visiting New Canaan, disposing of the Rams in convincing 3-0 fashion to get back on the winning track entering the final four games of the ...



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Digital 'panic button' aims to make people safer

... man and his company could certainly take away some of the worry. Jim Ackerly, CEO of DefenCall Inc., based in New Canaan at 25 South Ave., is proudly putting a new smartphone app into play. The StaySafe personal emergency response feature -- a ...



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New Canaan girls lacrosse too much for Fox Lane

Elizabeth Miller scores a goal during Saturday's girls lacrosse game at New Canaan High School against Fox Lane on May 11, 2013.



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Pet microchip clinic May 18 in New Canaan

Outreach to Pets In Need will host a free HomeAgain microchip clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at New Canaan Mounted Troop, 22 Carter St.



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New Canaanites help support aquarium programs

A living silver "tree" greeted guests at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's April 25 Cirque de la Mer fundraiser, including, from left, Jim Hurlock of New Canaan; Elizabeth Jensen, Ken Weil, Monica McNally and Audrey Weil, all of Darien; Patricia Lunka of New York; Kate Hurlock of New Canaan; and Susan Adamsen of Wilton.



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Norwalk Health Department to Serve as Enrollment Site for Large Cancer Prevention Study

... including the Society's Regional Center at 38 Richards Avenue, on Wednesday, June 19, from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm; the New Canaan YMCA at 564 South Avenue on Tuesday, June 18 from 8:00 am - 11:30 am; the Stamford Government Center at 888 Washington Blvd ...



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NADA's New Grown-Up Look

... an indie space in downtown Brooklyn, riffed off of Philip Johnson's painting storage system at his art bunker in New Canaan, Connecticut, to create a small group show in their booth. It was an effective method, but one that at times felt more poster ...



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Road Work Begins On Route 106 In New Canaan

Milling and resurfacing work along Route 106, or East Avenue, will begin Monday in New Canaan, the state Department of Transportation announced on its website.



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New Canaan forecast: Pleasant conditions continue

The nice weather that heralded Mother's Day in southwestern Connecticut is expected to continue nurturing the region today and most of the coming week.



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New Canaan forecast: Pleasant conditions continue

The nice weather that heralded Mother's Day in southwestern Connecticut is expected to continue nurturing the region today and most of the coming week.



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Mika Brzezinski On Her New Book 'Obsessed' At New Canaan Library

A lot of truths were told about food and the obsession people have with it at the New Canaan Library Saturday.



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See Recent Home Sales In New Canaan

The following is a list of homes recently sold in New Canaan as reported by the town clerk's office.



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13 Gorgeous Mom Necklaces That Celebs Love

... Allison Williams isn't a mom! But we love the matching Three Jane Map Necklaces that she and her mom have of the New Canaan, Connecticut house both generations grew up in. You can order a map necklace marking the location of any spot special to you ...



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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Anti-Obama Campaign Tops New Canaan's News For The Week

An anti-Obama campaign at New Canaan's post office earlier this week led the news in town.



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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Red carpet premiere in New Canaan

... The movie will hit selected theaters nationally on Friday, June 28. The local screening was a fundraiser for the New Canaan Historical Society's restoration of the Hanford-Silliman House, the family home of Justus Silliman, a New Canaan private in ...



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New Canaan boys volleyball team losses in three games against Greenwich

Packy Hanrahan of Greenwich sets-up a teammate during the boys volleyball match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan High School at Greenwich, Wednesday, May 8, 2013.



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Red carpet premiere in New Canaan

... reception at Le Pain Quotidien, followed the movie's advance screening shown earlier in the evening. May 1, 2013, New Canaan, Conn. Photo: Jeanna Petersen Shepard The Bow Tie Cinemas New Canaan Playhouse was packed Wednesday evening May 1, 2013 for ...



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Oxygen Fitness hosting open houses in advance of opening

Oxygen Fitness, located in downtown New Canaan, will open its 10,000-square-foot boutique wellness and fitness facility on May 20 at 22 Pine St.



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New Canaan forecast: Saturday washout, Mom's Day nicer

On this first day of the weekend -- with an array of springtime events on the agenda -- the National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook," saying that storms this afternoon and evening could buffet southwestern Connecticut with a mix of heavy rain and winds.



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New Canaan forecast: Saturday washout, Mom's Day nicer

On this first day of the weekend -- with an array of springtime events on the agenda -- the National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook," saying that storms this afternoon and evening could buffet southwestern Connecticut with a mix of heavy rain and winds.



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Maritime Aquarium Event Raises $630,000 For Education Programs

... 14th Cirque de la Mer fundraiser. A living silver tree greets guests, including: (from left) Jim Hurlock of New Canaan; Elizabeth Jensen, Ken Weil, Monica McNally and Audrey Weil, all of Darien; Patricia Lunka of New York; Kate Hurlock of New ...



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New Canaan Brothers To Serve As Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshals

New Canaan's Russell Kimes III served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 2000 to 2008 and will be one of the grand marshals in this year's Memorial Day Parade.



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Friday, May 10, 2013

Farren allowed to take over his defense

Over the strained objections of his ex-wife's attorney, a Stamford judge will allow John Michael Farren, a former White House counsel, to represent himself in a civil case where his wife is asking for millions in damages for allegedly almost beating her to death with a metal flashlight more than three years ago in their New Canaan mansion.



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Farren allowed to take over his defense

Over the strained objections of his ex-wife's attorney, a Stamford judge will allow John Michael Farren, a former White House counsel, to represent himself in a civil case where his wife is asking for millions in damages for allegedly almost beating her to death with a metal flashlight more than three years ago in their New Canaan mansion.



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Months after school server hacked, IT security remains an issue

The New Canaan school district received mixed grades on the security of its technology from town auditor O'Connor Davies .



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Months after school server hacked, IT security remains an issue

The New Canaan school district received mixed grades on the security of its technology from town auditor O'Connor Davies.



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A PastaPresta dinner with other fine merchants at Sono Marketplace

... with PastaPresta, who asked us to come. PastaPresta is a new business put together by Meri and Bill Erickson of New Canaan along wirh partner Mario Cavestany of Madrid. Central to their business is the first US Pastation machine from Pama Parsi in ...



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Tecla Baratta White, 83, Of Fairfield

... Barnard College with a BA in History and worked briefly at CBS. After marriage she settled with her family in New Canaan. Later she worked as a fifth-grade teacher in New Canaan and at Richardson-Vicks in Wilton. White is survived by children, Tommy ...



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Local duo starts summer program in Ecuador

... mornings, to ziplining, paragliding and surfing in the afternoon. The program is the creation of Jeff Sharpe, of New Canaan, and Anne Fenton, of Darien, who now live and work in Brooklyn. The program offers a three-week session on Ecuadorian coast ...



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