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Monday, March 31, 2014

$15-20K in Jewelry Taken from Talmadge Hill Rd Home

A husband and wife each noticed a little messiness at their home on the New Canaan side of Talmadge Hill Road , but they each attributed it to the other spouse.



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visit|article-5355850|interleaved-29839-tab3|1Pedestrian hit issued warning

The woman who was hit by a car outside the New Canaan train station Thursday was issued a verbal warning for crossing the street against a crosswalk signal, police said Monday.



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$15-20K in Jewelry Taken from Talmadge Hill Rd Home

... it was the aftermath of a burglary in which $15,000 to $20,000 in jewelry was taken from the home, police said. New Canaan police gave this account of the matter: On Monday, March 24, the husband initially left the house at 8 a.m., and his wife ...



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New Canaan leads region in number of Realtors

In the small, affluent town of New Canaan, where house hunters pounce on the chance to snap up a home, about one in 50 people is a registered Realtor -- six times the national average.



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In the small, affluent town of New Canaan, where house hunters pounce on the chance to snap up a home, about one in 50 people is a registered Realtor -- six times the national average.



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Maggie Pangrazio Named New Artistic Director of Bijou Performing Arts Center

... theatrical background, has recently been involved in productions with The Bijou Theatre, Darien Arts Center, New Canaan Powerhouse Players, Westport Community Theatre, Curtain Call, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Brien McMahon High School, and Bridgeport ...



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Contest: Celebrating Community Service Among Our Youth

... or private school within the following towns: Bridgeport Darien Easton Fairfield Greenwich Milford Monroe Newtown New Canaan Norwalk Redding Ridgefield Stamford Stratford Trumbull Westport Weston Wilton The essays should tackle that question - What ...



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Philbrick headlines final One Book New Canaan event

One Book New Canaan culminates with a visit from Nathaniel Philbrick, the author of the selected book, "In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex," Friday, April 4, at New Canaan High School.



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Neeleman: Business takes off with right plan

David Neeleman, of New Canaan, shared his experience and ideas with a large crowd at Darien Library March 19. The founder of JetBlue Airways emphasized that people should try and make a difference, both in their professional and personal life.



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Senior men to hear about Kilimanjaro

Jay and Peter Gronlund successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Jay Gronlund will speak to the Senior Men;s Club of New Canaan Friday, April 4. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Jay Gronlund will address the Senior Men's Club of New Canaan in Morrill Hall at St. Mark's Church at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, about his experiences with Kilimanjaro, ... (more)



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Glass House director to define New Canaan treasure

Henry Urbach, director of the Glass House, will deliver "The Glass House, Reconsidered" Sunday, April 6, at the New Canaan Library.



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Three cars were broken into at Waveny Park between 2 and 4 p.m. March 22, New Canaan police said.



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Jay and Peter Gronlund successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Jay Gronlund will speak to the Senior Men;s Club of New Canaan Friday, April 4. Jay Gronlund will address the Senior Men's Club of New Canaan in Morrill Hall at St. Mark's Church at 10 a.m. Friday, April 4, about his experiences with Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.



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visit|article-5363323|interleaved-29839-tab1|1Glass House director to define New Canaan treasure

Henry Urbach, director of the Glass House, will deliver "The Glass House, Reconsidered" Sunday, April 6, at the New Canaan Library.



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... wants everyone to make a difference, whether through their business enterprises or in their personal life. The New Canaan father of nine, who started JetBlue Airways, among other ventures, and is taking Azul Brazilian Airlines to new heights, shared ...



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Coyotes Spotted In New Canaan

Residents reported seeing a pair of coyotes in New Canaan on Tuesday, March 25, according to a New Canaanite article.



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Sunday, March 30, 2014

They Are the Champions! NCHS Boys Varsity Squash - FAIRWEST League Champions

... undefeated against the same high schools and is the Fairwest Division 2 champion. League President and founder of New Canaan Squash, Liz Schmidt said "I am so proud of our players. With great coaching coming out of Chelsea Piers and an amazing group ...



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Letter: Question raised over safety of gas...

... dozens and reduced two apartment buildings to rubble. So even if the probability is low, how confident should any New Canaan resident or town official be in the representations that cement trucks weighing up to 70,000 pounds can safely bridge the ...



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Historical society's Civil War series successful

The New Canaan Historical Society completed its series on the Civil War last week.



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'Who's Hungry' tackles food insecurity crisisvisit|article-5361159|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|6

"Who's Hungry," an experimental table-top puppet theater play that aims to raise awareness of those who must choose between life's basic necessities, will be staged April 4 and 5 at the Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan.



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'Who's Hungry' tackles food insecurity crisis

"Who's Hungry," an experimental table-top puppet theater play that aims to raise awareness of those who must choose between life's basic necessities, will be staged April 4 and 5 at the Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Who-s-Hungry-tackles-food-insecurity-crisis-5361159.php

David Neeleman, of New Canaan, shared his experience and ideas with a ...

David Neeleman, of New Canaan, shared his experience and ideas with a large crowd at Darien Library March 19. The founder of JetBlue Airways emphasized that people should try and make a difference, both in their professional and personal life.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Neeleman-Business-takes-off-with-right-plan-5361160.php

Credit cards, iPad reported stolen

Several credit cards and an iPad were reported taken from a Gerdes Road home March 22, according to New Canaan report.



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Call for Entry for Art in the Windows

Call for Entry The Carriage Barn Arts Center Presents Art in the Windows May 22 - June 8, 2014 The Carriage Barn Arts Center is seeking artists to showcase their artworks in store windows in New Canaan and/or participate in a day of plein-air painting in the heart of downtown.



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Stamford Teen's Arrest After Hit-And-Run Tops New Canaan News This Week

New Canaan Police charged a 14-year-old Stamford girl after she hit another vehicle with her grandfather's car and drove away.



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Fundraising Drive To Help Dog Treated In Stamford Tops News This Week

... four surgeries on Bruno at a 50 percent reduction. To help pay Bruno's bill, check out his page on GoFundMe.com. New Canaan Police charged a 14-year-old Stamford girl after she hit another vehicle with her grandfather's car and drove away. A ...



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Two-Story Barn Behind Norwalk Home Destroyed By Fire

... the intense radiant heat," Prescott said. A total of 30 Norwalk firefighters responded to the scene as Westport, New Canaan and Rowayton engines covered the vacant Norwalk fire houses. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, and crews worked ...



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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Stamford Fire Crews Help Battle Blaze In Five-Bedroom Home In Wilton

... was heavily damaged in a Saturday morning fire, but no injuries were reported, The Hour said . Firefighters from New Canaan, Ridgefield, Weston, Stamford and other areas helped to battle the blaze at about 11 a.m., the Hour said. The street has no ...



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One Book New Canaan, the town-wide reading initiative, culminates with a visit from Nathaniel Philbrick, the author of the selected book, "In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex."



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Common Hope Executive Director Shari Blindt will lead a pastors forum at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 30, at First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan.



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Pastors' forum at First Presbyterian Church

Common Hope Executive Director Shari Blindt will lead a pastorsi forum at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 30. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Common Hope Executive Director Shari Blindt will lead a pastors forum at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 30, at First Presbyterian Church , 178 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan.



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Silvermine Hosts Spring Artisan's Trunk Show In New Canaan

The show is set to run from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Silvermine Arts Center at 1037 Silvermine Road in New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/silvermine-hosts-spring-artisan-s-trunk-show-new-canaan

Wilton's Toni Boucher Endorses Fairfield's John McKinney For Governor

... member of the General Assembly's Transportation, Education and Higher Education committees. She represents New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton in the Senate. McKinney represents Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and ...



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Friday, March 28, 2014

Sesame Street performers to meet, greet and sing

... one-time event. Seating is limited, so I hope everyone will sign up soon to join the fun." Located in New Canaan, the Silvermine School of Art draws its students, guild artists and patrons from a broad community, including most of Fairfield County ...



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Artists' talk Saturday at Carriage Barn

... which is on exhibit through April 12. The gallery at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park, 681 South Ave., New Canaan, is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.



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... one-time event. Seating is limited, so I hope everyone will sign up soon to join the fun." Located in New Canaan, the Silvermine School of Art draws its students, guild artists and patrons from a broad community, including most of Fairfield County ...



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... which is on exhibit through April 12. The gallery at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park, 681 South Ave., New Canaan, is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.



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Vote on audit committee postponed after outcry from the BOE

Town Council Chairman Bill Walbert, right, and members Kathleen Corbet and Kenneth Campbell at a meeting Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the Nature Center in New Canaan, Conn.



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Latest New Canaan property transfers: $2.6M sale on Carter...

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After an outcry from Board of Education members, who said they were caught by surprise, the Town Council decided Thursday evening to postpone a vote on the formation of an audit committee for the Town of New Canaan.



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On the market: Charming antiquevisit|article-5356950|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|4

Located in the heart of the Silvermine district, the charming antique home at 960 Silvermine Road in New Canaan offers a rustic retreat in a sought-after part of town.



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Pedestrian hit outside train stationvisit|article-5355850|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|2

... believe had just gotten off the train, was crossing Park Street at about 7:25 p.m. when a vehicle struck her. The New Canaan woman was on the northwestern corner of Park and Elm streets while the vehicle, a Mercedez 4Matic, was travelling south on ...



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Located in the heart of the Silvermine district, the charming antique home at 960 Silvermine Road in New Canaan offers a rustic retreat in a sought-after part of town.



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On the market: Charming antique

Located in the Silvermine district, the antique home at 960 Silvermine Road in New Canaan was built in 1850 and updated in 2007 in a way to seamlessly blend together the old with the new.



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Bridgeport Bishop To Celebrate Mass Honoring Health-Care Workers

... for 18 years. He died in 2008 at age 86. Dr. Sigurd H. Ackerman, president and CEO of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, will be the featured speaker at the breakfast. Ackerman is a psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist with expertise in eating ...



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'Sesame Street' Puppeteers To Visit New Canaan's Silvermine

Three local "Sesame Street" performers are coming to New Canaan's Silvermine School of Art to celebrate the school's 90th birthday.



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Bishop To Celebrate Mass In Danbury Honoring Health-Care Workers

... for 18 years. He died in 2008 at age 86. Dr. Sigurd H. Ackerman, president and CEO of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, will be the featured speaker at the breakfast. Ackerman is a psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist with expertise in eating ...



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New Canaan girls lacrosse coach Kristin Woods speaks with the media.... photo: 6083490 slideshow 847

New Canaan girls lacrosse coach Kristin Woods speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.



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New Canaan boys lacrosse coach Chip Buzzeo speaks with the media.... photo: 6083492 slideshow 847

New Canaan boys lacrosse coach Chip Buzzeo speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014.



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Thursday, March 27, 2014

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... and a flower cooler," Gorkin said. "Is this not a happy shop?" said customer Annie Pratt, who lives on the Wilton-New Canaan line and has frequented the shop for years in all its locations. "It's more than a regular florist shop," she said. "It's ...



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FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff: 'Parity' word of the night

... Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports Training in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Photo: Jason Rearick New Canaan girls lacrosse coach Kristin Woods speaks with the media during the FCIAC Lacrosse Kickoff Night at Bluestreak Sports ...



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Earth Garden welcomed back to its roots in New Canaan

Nancy Whitehurst, store manager, and Kyle Riccoboni, creative director, are thrilled to be seeing new and returning customers in New Canaan now that Earth Garden has moved back and is now open at 89 Elm St. Jarret Liotta/For the New Canaan News Wiltonite Annie Pratt of Wilton, on the New Canaan border, has been a loyal Earth Garden customer for ... (more)



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Pedestrian Hit By Car Near New Canaan Train Station

A female pedestrian suffered severe injuries after she was hit by a car Thursday evening while crossing Park Street near the New Canaan Train Station, the New Canaan Advertiser reported .



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McMahon tag teams with Ladies Who Launch

... businesses to receive grant funding through Ladies Who Launch on March 20. Photo: Megan Spicer Lisa Corrado, of New Canaan and Lisa Corrado Nutrition, was one of the platinum sponsors of the Ladies Who Launch event. Photo: Megan Spicer Kathy ...



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Police: Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Park Street

A 50-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Park and Elm streets in downtown New Canaan just before 7:25 p.m. Thursday, New Canaan police said.



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... immediately stopped and remained at the scene, police said. The victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital by New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Krolikowski said her leg was broken but has been stabilized. "This is kind of a fatal accident ...



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... of books they thought would interest the children in Mbola as well as help them to understand about daily life in New Canaan. They also read and sang "America the Beautiful." Students from Mbola read excerpts from two of their favorite books, "The ...



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Magical Music for Life Foundation, based in New Canaan, has released its first album, "A Day in the Life of a Child," which is available for download.



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visit|article-5354988|interleaved-29839-tab2|1License plate reader approved

... Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Within the next few weeks, the New Canaan Parking Bureau will install a license-plate reader to check for permits at seven of the town's parking lots. On Tuesday, the ...



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Fire safety review offered to homeownersvisit|article-5355235|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|2

Every year, thousands of people die in fires throughout the U.S. and more than 80 percent of them die in their homes, according to a release from New Canaan Fire Marshal Fred Baker.



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Students at NCCS and in Tanzania make connections

Fifth-grader Riley Gibbons, of New Canaan, participates in World Read Aloud Day at New Canaan Country School.



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Magical Music releases first collection of songs

Magical Music for Life Foundation , based in New Canaan, has released its first album, "A Day in the Life of a Child," which is available for download.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Magical-Music-releases-first-collection-of-songs-5354898.php

License plate reader approved for parking dept.

Mike McCargo, a parking enforcement officer in New Canaan, Conn., writes a ticket for a car parked at the Lumberyard lot without a valid permit on March 24, 2014.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/License-plate-reader-approved-for-parking-dept-5354988.php

Fire safety review offered to homeowners

Every year, thousands of people die in fires throughout the U.S. and more than 80 percent of them die in their homes, according to a release from New Canaan Fire Marshal Fred Baker .



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A special night of hockey

Coach John Corcoran, helps Jewels Harrison, 12, of New Canaan, who plays with Southern Connecticut Storm, a special needs ice hockey program, which held a clinic in conjunction with the Bridgeport Police Departments's ice hockey team at the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Conn.



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... wants everyone to make a difference, whether through their business enterprises or in their personal life. The New Canaan father of nine, who started JetBlue Airways, among other ventures, and is taking Azul Brazilian Airlines to new heights, shared ...



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Klein after-school programs for kids 'awesome'visit|article-5354648|mobile_home_category_body-1686|3

... Several dozen more participate in a Saturday program, K@K/KEYS at the Klein, through a partnership with the New Canaan-based nonprofit Kids Empowered by Your Support. Instruction for children is offered on musical instruments and the budding ...



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John Muller, 89, Founded General Housewares Corp.

John H. "Jack" Muller Jr. of New Canaan, 89, whose wife, Marie Sisk Muller recently passed away, himself passed away on March 18, following complications from a stroke.



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Boulevard 18: Low-Key, Relaxed French

When we walked into Boulevard 18, we felt embraced. This cozy bistro and wine bar in a charming, historic white-clapboard building in New Canaan is the sister to Strada 18 in SoNo.



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Greenwich Hospital Executives To Present At Healthcare Compliance Institute

... welcome 2,000 attendees to this year's conference. Greenwich Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Canaan Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. NORWALK, Conn. The most recent report of a suspicious van appearing near Norwalk school ...



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'Mostly Flowers' features work of longtime resident

Longtime New Canaan artist Angela Loeffel Burns' "Mostly Flowers" will be on exhibit through the end of April at Bankwell, 208 Elm St. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed



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Nielsen's still blooming after 70 years

... rare for women to set off on their own. Her sister, Mary, already had left Ireland, and was married and living in New Canaan. Mary and her husband paid for Hilda's passage to America Hilda lived with her aunt and uncle in New York City and worked at ...



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... rare for women to set off on their own. Her sister, Mary, already had left Ireland, and was married and living in New Canaan. Mary and her husband paid for Hilda's passage to America Hilda lived with her aunt and uncle in New York City and worked at ...



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New Canaan woman climbs to Africa's highest point

New Canaan resident Emily Kelting getting ready to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on Feb. 16, 2014.



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New Canaan Teen Named American Lung Association's Youth Ambassador

The American Lung Association of the Northeast is set to honor New Canaan's Reed Shultz during the organization's 2014 Spring gala.



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The YMCA of Greenwich's Marlins Dive Club Qualifies Eight to East Nationals

... their spring competition season this past weekend at the 2014 USA Diving Spring Regional diving meet held in New Canaan, CT. Out of seventeen teams and over 200 competitors, the Marlins Divers finished in third place in the team competition. "This ...



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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Locust lot expansion delayed for two years

... doesnit conflict with the Town Hall renovation. Photo: Nelson Oliveira Finding a parking spot in downtown New Canaan will continue to be a hassle for at least another two years. The Locust Avenue parking lot expansion project, which was expected to ...



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State Leaders React To Retirement Announcement From Norwalk's Larry Cafero

... skill," according to colleagues in Hartford whom he will leave behind this November. Cafero (R-Norwalk and New Canaan) has decided not to run for a 12th term this fall. Local politicians from both sides of the aisle reflected on the announcement ...



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The Silvermine Guild of Artists led New Canaan nonprofits in donations raised during Fairfield County Giving Day on March 7. The Silvermine Guild of Artists had 142 donations and raised $12,511.



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Locust lot expansion delayed for two yearsvisit|article-5351833|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|2

... project is so the construction doesnit conflict with the Town Hall renovation. Finding a parking spot in downtown New Canaan will continue to be a hassle for at least another two years. The Locust Avenue parking lot expansion project, which was ...



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Lawmakers push for phone kill switchesvisit|article-5351282|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|5

... of the information from the phone. Last summer, Taylor Wilson was at a pool party with friends in his hometown of New Canaan when he became a victim of an increasingly common crime: His phone was stolen. Wilson, a college student who was home for ...



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Financial donations are also accepted. Checks should be made payable to New Canaan Food Pantry and mailed to 77 Main St., New Canaan CT 06840.



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Photos: Best of HS hockey

New Canaan goalie MacLean Wright, center, screams as he is surrounded by teammates at the conclusion of a 5-2 victory over Darien as New Canaan won the FCIAC boys hockey championship game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Saturday, March 8, 2014.Wright was named the MVP.



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... but like many teams often find out, it's so difficult to win three straight games against the same opponent. New Canaan caught fire and won the FCIAC title but fizzled once again in their effort to end its state championship drought. The season was ...



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New Canaan Police Charge Norwalk Woman With DUI

New Canaan police charged a Norwalk woman with driving under the influence after allegedly finding her asleep in a running vehicle on Sunday, March 23, according to the New Canaan News.



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... but like many teams often find out, it's so difficult to win three straight games against the same opponent. New Canaan caught fire and won the FCIAC title but fizzled once again in their effort to end its state championship drought. The season was ...



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CT high school hockey in photos

New Canaan goalie MacLean Wright, center, screams as he is surrounded by teammates at the conclusion of a 5-2 victory over Darien as New Canaan won the FCIAC boys hockey championship game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Saturday, March 8, 2014.Wright was named the MVP.



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Rep. Lawrence Cafero, who represents Norwalk and part of New Canaan, has been the House minority leader since 2007 and was first elected to the General Assembly in 1992.



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After 22 Years In House, GOP Leader Cafero Won't Run For Re-Election

... The Hour . In his letter to the editor, Cafero thanked the residents of his district and the people of Norwalk, New Canaan and Wilton he has served in his years in office. "I believe that public service is and always has been a noble profession. The ...



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Get ready for Touch-a-Truck

... WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/23/13 Photo: Mike Lauterborn James Brys of Geiger's Nursery with Graham Zorumski, 3, of New Canaan, atop a bulldozer Saturday at the Touch-A-Truck event. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/23/13 Photo: Mike Lauterborn Andrew, Matthew and Joseph ...



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Strong Winds In New Canaan Increase Threat Of Brush Fires, Power Outages

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Fairfield County escaped the snow from the nor'easter that is now slamming Cape Cod, but a Wind Advisory is in effect throughout the day Wednesday and there is also an enhanced risk of fires and power outages as a result.



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Manuel R. Bento, 70, Of New Canaan, Founder, Manuel Bento Lawn Service

... as a green beret in the Portuguese Army. He was the founder of Manuel Bento Lawn Service working in Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. Bento is survived by his wife, Myrna Nieves Bento; daughters, Janet Walker (Sean) of Concord, Mass., Jennifer ...



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Meet Norwalk Hospital Physicians and Staff at the WEBE-108 Kids Fest

... and giveaways will be distributed to children who visit the Norwalk Hospital booth. Dr. Thomas Ayoub of New Canaan, chief of the hospital's Medical Staff, said that he looks forward to participating in this event each year. The Kids Fest will ...



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New Canaan's Mannelly Wins Weekly Lacrosse Award At Boston College

New Canaan's Sarah Mannelly, a sophomore lacrosse player at Boston College, was named the women's winner of the school's Eagle of the Week award.



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Westport United Way's Walk Through Park, Zoo Benefits Literacy Programs

... County . The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves the needs of people in Darien, Easton, Fairfield, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston and Wilton, among others. The inaugural 2-mile walk winds through Beardsley Park and visits the ...



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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Stratford Woman Reports 14-Year-Old Driver with Hit-And-Run

The following post was written and reported by CT Patch Editor David Gurliac ci . A Stratford woman went to New Canaan police last Saturday to report a hit-and-run accident in which the young female with blonde streaks in her hair had driven off ...



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Windows Smashed, Items Stolen from 3 Vehicles at Waveny

Three vehicles parked in a lot at Waveny Park each had a window smashed and items taken on Saturday March 22, according to New Canaan police reports.



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Manuel R. Bento, 70; Owner of Lawn Service Company

... a Green Beret in the Portuguese Army. Mr. Bento was the founder of Manuel Bento Lawn Service working in Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. He lived in New Canaan for more than 29 years. He was the husband of Myrna Nieves Bento. Mr. Bento also is ...



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Woman found napping in car charged with DUIvisit|article-5347500|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|1

Cynthia Rabanal, 31, of 46 Truman St., Norwalk, was arrested March 23 on a charge of driving under the influence. New Canaan police were dispatched to Farm Road, near Main Street, at 6 a.m. on a call of a possible disabled vehicle, according to the ...



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On Connecticut's 'Gold Coast,' a local news incubator

... 2014 mass layoffs launched independent hyperlocal news websites in the Fairfield County towns of Greenwich , New Canaan , and Monroe . "Fairfield County is a very interesting place to be a journalist. There is a combination of local and ...



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Woman found napping in car charged with DUI

Cynthia Rabanal , 31, of 46 Truman St., Norwalk, was arrested March 23 on a charge of driving under the influence. New Canaan police were dispatched to Farm Road, near Main Street, at 6 a.m. on a call of a possible disabled vehicle, according to the ...



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New Canaan lawyer co-authors antitrust guide

Brian E. Moran, a resident of New Canaan and lawyer at Robinson & Cole, has co-authored "The Executive's Antitrust Guide to Pricing: Understanding Implications of Typical Marketing, Distribution, and Price Practices."



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Gershwin music featured in final Pro Arte concert

The Pro Arte Singers will close its season Saturday, March 29, with a concert at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.



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McMahon tag teams with Ladies Who Launch

... businesses to receive grant funding through Ladies Who Launch on March 20. Photo: Megan Spicer Lisa Corrado, of New Canaan and Lisa Corrado Nutrition, was one of the platinum sponsors of the Ladies Who Launch event. Photo: Megan Spicer Kathy ...



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Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

... also enjoys tennis, golf, basketball, cycling, and skiing. Peter J. Larson Jr. '15 (CANR), an honors student from New Canaan, Conn., aspires to earn an MD/Ph.D. and become an innovator in the world of virology, viral vectors, or gene therapy. He is ...



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Award-Winning Screenwriter Takes Jab at Downton Abbey

Billy Frolick will be signing copies of his new parody, "Downtrodden Abbey," on Saturday, March 29, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at Elm Street Books in New Canaan.



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Study Skills Workshop Coming To The Outback In New Canaan

The Outback Teen Center in New Canaan and Fairfield County-based Successful Study Skills 4 Students will offer a study skills workshop for area middle school students.



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New Canaan Begins Search For Principals For East School, West School

The New Canaan School District has formed a search committee to help find two new principals to lead the East Elementary School and West Elementary School beginning by July.



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Find A Job In New Canaan

The New Canaan School District has formed a search committee to help find two new principals to lead the East Elementary School and West Elementary School beginning by ...



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Lewisboro Diver Helps Whirlwind Of New Canaan Win Region Title

It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were hot on the boards as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship at their home pool.



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Windows Smashed, Items Taken From Five Cars In Darien YMCA Parking Lot

... ly $186, a wallet with $40 cash, and various credit cards. Similar incidents have been reported in public lots in New Canaan and Westport recently, police said. The Darien case is still under investigation.



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Find A Job In Stamford

It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were hot on the boards as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship at their home ...



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Weston, Redding Divers Help Whirlwind Of New Canaan Win Region Title

It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were hot on the boards as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship at their home pool.



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Monday, March 24, 2014

Car Driver Charged with Hit-and-Run - at Age 14

A Stratford woman went to New Canaan police last Saturday to report a hit-and-run accident in which the young female with blonde streaks in her hair had driven off after rear-ending the victim, police said.



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New Canaan's Ross second to Hand's Zeng in Open diving

Bobby Ross of New Canaan High School competes in the FCIAC diving championships at Westhill High School in Stamford, Friday, Match 2, 2012.



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Stamford 14-Year-Old Arrested After Crash In New Canaan

New Canaan Police charged a 14-year-old Stamford girl after she hit another vehicle with her grandfather's car and drove away on Tuesday, March 18, according to the New Canaan News.



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The female was driving her grandfather's 2002 Acura on Old Stamford Road in New Canaan at about 6 p.m. when she rear-ended a 2012 Toyota Camry that was stopped at a red light waiting to turn left on the Merritt Parkway's northbound ramp, according to the report.



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Longtime New Canaan artist Angela Loeffel Burns' "Mostly Flowers" will be on exhibit through the end of April at Bankwell, 208 Elm St. Longtime New Canaan artist Angela Loeffel Burns' "Mostly Flowers" will be on exhibit through the end of April at Bankwell, 208 Elm St. Burns, who teaches acrylic painting at the Lapham Center in New Canaan, studied ... (more)



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Chris White, Class of 2010 at New Canaan High School, is asking the campus community at Brigham Young University - Idaho to adopt a more distraction-free lifestyle.



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Crash victim reminds New Canaan of the dangers of distracted driving

Jacy Good tells New Canaan High School students and parents March 12, 2014, about an accident caused by a distracted driver that killed her parents and left her with a traumatic brain injury.



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'Mostly Flowers' features work of longtime resident

Longtime New Canaan artist Angela Loeffel Burns' "Mostly Flowers" will be on exhibit through the end of April at Bankwell, 208 Elm St. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Longtime New Canaan artist Angela Loeffel Burns ' "Mostly Flowers" will be on exhibit through the end of April at Bankwell, 208 Elm St. She has exhibited in France and the U.S., ... (more)



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Artist explores the space between dreams and reality

"The Art of Mark Making," an exhibition of large-scale abstract paintings by Ashley Andrews, of North Salem, N.Y., and West Palm Beach, Fla., and Natasha Karpinskaia, of Moscow and Connecticut, is on view at the Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan.



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Stamford Innovation Center Honors Leaders From Business Startups

STAMFORD, Conn. Ned Gannon of Stamford and Dick O'Hare of New Canaan were named the winners of the inaugural Stamford Innovation Center's Startup Leadership awards ceremony.



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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Spring Has Sprung, But Snow Is Likely To Return To New Canaan

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Winter is officially over, but the first full week of spring in Fairfield County is likely to bring some accumulating snow.



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At Halstead Property's annual awards meeting March 12, more than 700 Halstead agents were in attendance, including those from Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport and Wilton.



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Halstead agents earn awards

At Halstead Property's annual awards meeting March 12, more than 700 Halstead agents were in attendance, including those from Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport and Wilton.



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New Canaanite continues advocacy for girls' lacrosse

Dr. Claudia Sickinger Harris , a New Canaan-based physician and a longtime participant in the town's youth lacrosse leagues, has been chosen to serve U.S. Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport, as a member of the women's game/interscholastic and youth subcommittee.



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New Canaan lawyer co-authors antitrust guide

Brian E. Moran, a resident of New Canaan and lawyer at Robinson & Cole, has co-authored "The Executive's Antitrust Guide to Pricing: Understanding Implications of Typical Marketing, Distribution, and Price Practices."



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Gershwin music featured in final Pro Arte concert

The Pro Arte Singers will close its season Saturday, March 29, with a concert at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.



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Amphibian walk March 30

David Havens will host the Norwalk River Watershed Associationis annual amphibian walk Sunday, March 30, in New Canaan.



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AAUW annual book luncheon in April

... ickets are $65 and are available by calling Dorcas Hills at 203-966-6211 or mailing a check to 25 Shagbark Drive, New Canaan CT 06840. The reservation deadline is Aprll 11.



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New Canaanite continues advocacy for girls'...

Dr. Claudia Sickinger Harris, a New Canaan-based physician and a longtime participant in the town's youth lacrosse leagues, has been chosen to serve U.S. Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport, as a member of the women's game/interscholastic and youth subcommittee.



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Brian E. Moran, a resident of New Canaan and lawyer at Robinson & Cole, has co-authored "The Executive's Antitrust Guide to Pricing: Understanding Implications of Typical Marketing, Distribution, and Price Practices."



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"Build Your Network Now" will be tackled when the New Canaan Outback hosts its final workshop in the Women in Transition series.



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visit|article-5342085|interleaved-29839-tab1|1Gershwin music featured in final Pro Arte concert

The Pro Arte Singers will close its season Saturday, March 29, with a concert at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.



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David Havens will host the Norwalk River Watershed Associationis annual amphibian walk Sunday, March 30, in New Canaan.



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AAUW annual book luncheon in Aprilvisit|article-5342094|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|3

... ickets are $65 and are available by calling Dorcas Hills at 203-966-6211 or mailing a check to 25 Shagbark Drive, New Canaan CT 06840. The reservation deadline is Aprll 11.



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Arrest Of Teen In House Party Raid Tops New Canaan News This Week

An unattended candle may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a cottage on Michigan Road late Wednesday, March 19. New Canaan Police found $8,000 in stolen merchandise as well as tools used to disable security devices in a vehicle used by a group of suspects wanted in connection with robbing a Radio Shack.



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Saturday, March 22, 2014

A special night of hockey

Coach John Corcoran, helps Jewels Harrison, 12, of New Canaan, who plays with Southern Connecticut Storm, a special needs ice hockey program, which held a clinic in conjunction with the Bridgeport Police Departments's ice hockey team at the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Conn.



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Sewing group's annual boutique upcoming

The New Canaan Sewing Group's annual Spring Boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, at St. Markis Church.



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Newcomers club hands out $50,000 in grants

Twenty nonprofit organizations received more than $50,000 in grant money from the Newcomers Club of New Canaan from its 2013 Holiday House Tour.



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In Partnership with 21 Strong and the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress, the New Canaan YMCA is hosting the fourth annual World Down Syndrome Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 23. The free event is open to the entire community and all ages and will feature bouncing bears, music, crafts, sports, games, Zumba, Tae Kwan Do and refreshments.



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The New Canaan Sewing Group's annual Spring Boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, at St. Markis Church.



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Twenty nonprofit organizations received more than $50,000 in grant money from the Newcomers Club of New Canaan from its 2013 Holiday House Tour.



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Open Houses In New Canaan This Weekend

New Canaan Country School students took home second place at the Fairfield County Invitational K-5 Team Chess Championship held at the Chess Club of Fairfield County in ...



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Southern Fairfield County's numbers of Realtors among highest in nation

A home for sale at 1293 Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan, listed with Realtor Jill Wippern.



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In the small, affluent town of New Canaan, where house hunters pounce on the chance to snap up a home, about one in 50 people is a registered Realtor -- six times the national average.



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Friday, March 21, 2014

McMahon tag teams with Ladies who Launch to support women

... businesses to receive grant funding through Ladies Who Launch on March 20. Photo: Megan Spicer Lisa Corrado, of New Canaan and Lisa Corrado Nutrition, was one of the platinum sponsors of the Ladies Who Launch event. Photo: Megan Spicer Kathy ...



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Dixon: A visionary challenges property tax system

... public schools, their manicured lawns, their safer streets. Stamford has its well-heeled satellites of Darien and New Canaan. Norwalk has Wilton and Westport. Greenwich is its own universe, firmament and gravitational field, where it only looks like ...



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New Canaan Charity CEO Ranks Among 'World's Greatest Leaders' By Fortune

New Canaan's Kathy Giusti, the CEO of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, has been named one of the world's Greatest 50 Leaders by Forbes magazine.



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CEO Of Norwalk Charity Ranked 19th In Fortune's 'World's Greatest Leaders'

New Canaan's Kathy Giusti, the CEO of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, has been named one of the world's Greatest 50 Leaders by Forbes magazine.



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... new testing system, known as Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, is underway across the state, including in New Canaan. As a field test, the SBAC 2014 is designed to be a "no stakes" event for students and teachers, according to a statement by ...



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Smarter Balanced pilot underway

... new testing system, known as Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium , is underway across the state, including in New Canaan. As a field test, the SBAC 2014 is designed to be a "no stakes" event for students and teachers, according to a statement by ...



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Crash victim reminds New Canaan of the dangers of distracted driving

Jacy Good tells New Canaan High School students and parents March 12, 2014, about an accident caused by a distracted driver that killed her parents and left her with a traumatic brain injury.



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New Canaan Charity CEO Ranks Among 'World's Greatest Leaders' By Forbes

New Canaan's Kathy Giusti, the CEO of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, has been named one of the world's Greatest 50 Leaders by Forbes magazine.



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On the market: Tree house-like livingvisit|article-5337563|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|3

The contemporary house at 269 Dans Highway in New Canaan, on a pine-studded drive lined with traditional New England stone walls and wooded hills, may come as surprise.



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Kevin Bradley 2X Winner at Regional Swim Meet

New Canaan, CT/ March 20, 2014 It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were HOT on the boards this past weekend as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship, hosted at their home pool.



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Spectrum / Sustainable Art Show

Spectrum / Sustainable Art Show Sunday, March 23rd - Saturday, April 12th, 2014 Carriage Barn Arts Center Waveny Park, 681 South Avenue New Canaan, CT 06840 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22nd, 6 - 8 pm Gallery hours: Wed.



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New Canaan Police Charge 4 In Theft Of $8K In Items From Radio Shack

New Canaan Police found $8,000 in stolen merchandise as well as tools used to disable security devices in a vehicle used by a group of suspects wanted in connection with robbing a Radio Shack on Thursday, March 20, according to the New Canaan Advertiser.



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Letter: School spending modest vs. 'peers'

... $14,907 per pupil (2012-13). Our neighbors and peers, Greenwich ($18,165 without benefits), Westport ($18,173), New Canaan ($17,443) and Darien ($16,719) not only spend as much as 21 percent more than Fairfield, they are asking for 5 to 7 percent ...



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On the market: Tree house

A Mediterranean-style mountainside villa at 269 Dans Highway in New Canaan is on the market for $3,000,000.



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Four arrested after RadioShack theft

... larceny by possession, third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny and possession of a shoplifting device. New Canaan Police said she is one of the four suspects of stealing merchandise from Radio Shack, at 94 Park St., earlier that day. Photo: ...



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... $14,907 per pupil (2012-13). Our neighbors and peers, Greenwich ($18,165 without benefits), Westport ($18,173), New Canaan ($17,443) and Darien ($16,719) not only spend as much as 21 percent more than Fairfield, they are asking for 5 to 7 percent ...



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New Canaan Cops: Thieves Get Away-Caught on Merritt

A team of four thieves stole perhaps thousands of dollars worth of items from Radio Shack at 94 Park St. late Thursday afternoon after distracting a store clerk, and they were able to rush out and get away, New Canaan police said.



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... to the release, and the descriptions were broadcast over the Fairfield County police hotline. At about 6:10 p.m., New Canaan Police learned that Connecticut State Police Troop G stopped a vehicle matching the description on the Merritt Parkway near ...



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Police: Team of 4 Thieves Gets Away - then Gets Caught

A team of four thieves stole perhaps thousands of dollars worth of items from Radio Shack on Park Street late Thursday afternoon after distracting a store clerk, and they were able to rush out and get away, New Canaan police said.



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Chamber Offers Breakfast With New Canaan First Selectman

The new Canaan Chamber of Commerce's annual "Before Hours" breakfast with First Selectman Rob Mallozzi III will be held at Elm Restaurant at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 26.



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Shop At Ten Thousand Villages In New Canaan, Help The Global Community

To benefit the Women's Mentoring Network of Lower Fairfield County, the Ten Thousand Villages in New Canaan is inviting the community to come out and shop from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22. The purchase of a unique handcrafted gift from Ten Thousand Villages will support The Women's Mentoring Network while improving the livelihoods of women ... (more)



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Thursday, March 20, 2014

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... outstanding performance Thursday would have been more than enough to capture the State Open diving title. Yet the New Canaan senior had to contend with freshman phenom Tianyi Teddy Zeng of Daniel Hand -- a diver who has spent the season making the ...



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New Canaan's Ross second to Hand's Zeng in Open diving

... outstanding performance Thursday would have been more than enough to capture the State Open diving title. Yet the New Canaan senior had to contend with freshman phenom Tianyi Teddy Zeng of Daniel Hand -- a diver who has spent the season making the ...



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Town to install more Flexi-Pave at Irwin Park

Another section of the Irwin Park trails in New Canaan, Conn., will soon be covered by Flexi-Pave.



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Identity theft targeted in special program

A special one-hour program Monday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the New Canaan Library will tackle identity theft and how to prevent it.



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Cops: His Accomplice Is Still Out There

A burglar that a Michigan Road resident chased out of his home at about 3 a.m. one night last November had an accomplice, according to New Canaan police .



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Norwalk Foundation Head #19 on 'Greatest Leaders' List

Fortune Magazine just put Kathy Giusti of New Canaan, founder of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Foundation , in the No.



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New Canaanite #19 on 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders' List

Fortune Magazine just put Kathy Giusti of New Canaan, founder of the Multiple Myeloma Foundation , in the No.



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New Canaan P.E.O. Scholarship Awarded to Lisa Perone

New Canaan P.E.O. Chapter N has recently presented New Canaan resident Lisa Perone with a $500 Program for Continuing Education scholarship.



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Another section of the Irwin Park trails in New Canaan, Conn., will soon be covered by Flexi-Pave.



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A special one-hour program Monday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the New Canaan Library will tackle identity theft and how to prevent it.



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The New Canaan Fire Department received a call at 8:33 p.m. reporting a structure fire with a possible occupant.



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visit|article-5334770|interleaved-29839-tab3|1Sweet season flowing

... early February, but that did not happen this year, according to Chris Hendershot, a school program manager at the New Canaan Nature Center. "For a week and a half," Hendershot said, "the cold temperature did not allow anything to flow, anything to ...



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Candle Suspected In Fire That Destroyed New Canaan Cottage

An unattended candle may be to blame for a fire that destroyed a cottage on Michigan Road late Wednesday, March 19, according to the New Canaan Advertiser.



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Emma Randel, 99, Former New Canaanite

Mrs. Emma Jeannette Randel, age 99, of Hamden and formerly of New Canaan, beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Curtis Randel, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her sister's home where she resided.



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New Canaan student named healthy air ambassador

New Canaan resident Reed Schultz, 18, has been named the American Lung Association's Youth Healthy Air Ambassador for his "American Idle-Less" campaign, which has been supported by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.



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Natural gas project details still in the works

Three months after town officials and Yankee Gas signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of natural gas use in New Canaan, there still is no definite plan or date for the project to begin.



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Fire burns cottage in New Canaan

A caretaker's cottage at 301 Michigan Road in New Canaan was damaged in a fire Wednesday night.



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Despite late start, sweet season flowing strong

Derick Hips, an environmental educator for the New Canaan Nature Center, at a tree tapping demo Saturday, March 15, 2014.



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Celebrate Down Syndrome Day Sun. at New Canaan Y

The fourth annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration will take place Sunday, March 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 at the New Canaan YMCA.



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Three months after town officials and Yankee Gas signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of natural gas use in New Canaan, there still is no definite plan or date for the project to begin.



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Whirlwind Divers Triumph at Regional Meet

New Canaan, CT/ March 20, 2014 It was cold outdoors, but the New Canaan YMCA Whirlwind divers were HOT on the boards this past weekend as they dominated the competition to win the USA Diving Spring Junior Region 1 Championship, hosted at their home pool.



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New Canaan's Thomas Parrino Named A Top 50 Super Lawyer

Parrino is a co-founder and principal of Nusbaum & Parrino in Westport. Thompson Reuters' Top 50 Super Lawyers designation recognizes an attorney as having the highest point totals in the Connecticut nominations, research and blue ribbon review process, representatives said.



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New Canaan YMCA To Host World Down Syndrome Day

The New Canaan YMCA is set to host the fourth annual World Down Syndrome Day event on Sunday, March 23. The event, known as "Celebrating Abilities," is set to begin at 2 p.m. at the New Canaan YMCA at 564 South Ave. in New Canaan.



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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Who Should Run New Haven-Springfield Rail Service?

... for Metro-North to get the contract because it runs Connecticut's busy New Haven Line, along with the Waterbury , New Canaan and Danbury branches. But in a two-hour meeting Wednesday night at Hartford's Union Station, state Department of ...



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St. Luke's Mark Davis Named to NAIS Board

... of Independent Schools (NAIS) recently announced the appointment of Mark Davis, St. Luke's Head of School (New Canaan, CT), to the NAIS board of trustees. Davis will serve in this role for a three-year term. NAIS is the national voice of independent ...



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Back Story: Christine Donner Kitchen Design

This "interview" about Christine Donner Kitchen Designs at 28 Barnegat Rd., New Canaan, was conducted by the owner, Christine Donner , filling out this form for Patch and submitting it.



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Directors illustrate their vision for arts center

... said. "It's wonderful that they're expanding their efforts to bring more events, exhibits, and classes to the New Canaan community." They also discussed plans for their upcoming first-ever fundraiser "A Night in Havana," May 17 that will showcase ...



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... that compiled a total of just 11 wins, Staubi and Co. raced out to a 5-2 start that included wins over rival New Canaan and playoff-bound Trumbull. The success, as it had never been before, came quickly. Almost easily. But, as most things that soar ...



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The New Canaan boys hockey team faced the old idiom's unforgiving veracity Saturday in the state tournament, when it fell in its third meeting with No.



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At an emotional meeting Monday night, the Board of Education thanked and praised outgoing Superintendent of Schools Mary Kolek for her 10 years of service with the New Canaan school district.



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... Kolb, the co-directors of the Carriage Barn Arts Center, discussed their vision for the center, the home of the New Canaan Society for the Arts, with Kiwanis Club members at a recent luncheon. At Picador restaurant on Elm Street. Flatow and Kolb ...



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5-year-old home alone, mother charged

... Porretta, who returned home and explained that she had left to pick up the girl she baby-sits from day care in New Canaan to bring her to dance class in Darien, police said. Porretta brought the girl to the apartment and she was picked up by her ...



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... Porretta, who returned home and explained that she had left to pick up the girl she baby-sits from day care in New Canaan to bring her to dance class in Darien, police said. Porretta brought the girl to the apartment and she was picked up by her ...



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Column: A season to remember

The New Canaan boys hockey team faced the old idiom's unforgiving veracity Saturday in the state tournament, when it fell in its third meeting with No.



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Kolek called 'best superintendent'

Board of Education Chairman Hazel Hobbs, right, thanks Superintendent of Schools Mary Kolek, left, during a March 17, 2014, special meeting, for her 10 years of service to the New Canaan Public Schools.



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Rain, Sleet Dampen New Canaan's Forecast For The Last Day Of Winter

Continued cold temperatures with rain and a chance of sleet are in the forecast for Wednesday evening as winter finally comes to an end in Fairfield County.



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Earth Garden welcomed back to its roots

Nancy Whitehurst, store manager, and Kyle Riccoboni, creative director, are thrilled to be seeing new and returning customers in New Canaan now that Earth Garden has moved back and is now open at 89 Elm St. Jarret Liotta/For the New Canaan News Photo: Contributed Wiltonite Annie Pratt of Wilton, on the New Canaan border, has been a loyal Earth ... (more)



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Mrs. Greena s Natural Market Announces Expansion Plans for 2014

... Canadian provinces of Ontario and Alberta. Spring grand openings will include West Windsor, N.J., on March 28 and New Canaan, Conn., on April 11. Mrs. Green's plans to open additional stores in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Virginia and ...



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Smith en route to catering success in Darien

... Milanese, lamb meatballs and shrimp scampi. "I think for Darien it's a very good idea," said Pat Hovey , of New Canaan, who enjoyed a great experience with Smith's catering service. "A lot of people are commuting to the city and it's a good ...



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... and a flower cooler," Gorkin said. "Is this not a happy shop?" said customer Annie Pratt, who lives on the Wilton-New Canaan line and has frequented the shop for years in all its locations. "It's more than a regular florist shop," she said. "It's ...



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... Milanese, lamb meatballs and shrimp scampi. "I think for Darien it's a very good idea," said Pat Hovey, of New Canaan, who enjoyed a great experience with Smith's catering service. "A lot of people are commuting to the city and it's a good location. ...



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Former New Canaan Advertiser Editor Releases Debut Novel

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Laura Kenyon, a native of Lewisboro, N.Y., and former editor of the New Canaan Advertiser, is stepping into the literary world with the release of her debut novel, "Desperately Ever After."



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YMCA Honors Greenwich Hospital CEO Frank A. Corvino At Gala

... patient care," Cabrera said in presenting the award. Greenwich Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Canaan Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Gymnast Shannon Miller, who won two gold medals in the 1996 ...



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Greenwich Hospital's Brauer Discusses Latest Treatments For Infertility

... much lower than it is currently with vitrification." Greenwich Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The New Canaan Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Gymnast Shannon Miller, who won two gold medals in the 1996 ...



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Lewisboro Native Releases Debut Novel 'Desperately Ever After'

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Laura Kenyon, a native of Lewisboro, N.Y., and former editor of the New Canaan Advertiser, is stepping into the literary world with the release of her debut novel, "Desperately Ever After."



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Risom Desk

Just a reminder that some of the spring sales are ending tomorrow. And, if you have some money to spend, you can save some money by spending a little time perusing the items on sale such as the petite Risom Desk , originally designed in 1968 by Jens Risom for his home in New Canaan, Connecticut.



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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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The Harlem Rockets comedy basketball team will take on New Canaan public school faculty members in the 16th annual March Madness: Outback Hoops at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at New Canaan High School.



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Settlement Would Lower Your Aquarion Bill by About 5.6%

... Co. customers in the form of a reduction in their bills. The credit, about 5.6% on average, would start hitting New Canaan residents' bills in January 2015 and last for three years. Here's why: Due to changes in the federal Internal Revenue ...



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Harlem Rockets to play school faculty

The Harlem Rockets comedy basketball team will take on New Canaan public school faculty members in the 16th annual March Madness: Outback Hoops at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at New Canaan High School .



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"Through Our Eyes III," a New Canaan High School art exhibition presented by the New Canaan Society for the Arts at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park, showed off students' work from March 1 to 15. The student artists greeted visitors during an opening reception March 1 in the Betty Barker Gallery.



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... wire $2,000, according to the police report. She contacted the police and her son turned out not to be in danger. New Canaan police are asking residents to never wire money to unknown persons and never give personal information -- such as date of ...



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visit|article-5325115|interleaved-29839-tab3|1Smith commits to U of Denver

New Canaan junior Frank Cognetta and sophomore Kyle Smith have committed to play men's lacrosse at the next level.



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Rams' Cognetta, Smith make college commitments for lacrosse

Frank Cognetta of New Canaan leads the cheer at the start of the FCIAC boys high school lacrosse championship match between Greenwich and New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday on May 24, 2013.



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BOE honors award-winning teacher

New Canaan Public Schools' math specialist Maren Sussman at a Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10, at New Canaan High School.



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visit|article-5325303|interleaved-29839-tab2|1Teens had 100 bottles of beer

Two New Canaan sisters are facing charges after police broke up an underage drinking party at their 23 Church St. home March 14, according to a police report.



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Cops: Darien 5 y/o Left Home Alone as Mother Babysits

A Darien woman left her own sick five-year-old home alone as she went to drive a five-year-old child she was babysitting from New Canaan to a dance class, Darien police said.



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Study: Income Inequality In Fairfield County Highest In Nation

... as well as the stark comparison between household wealth in Bridgeport and surrounding towns such as Darien and New Canaan. On average, the 90th percentile to 10th percentile gap has increased from 10 times to 12.2 times greater in the 100 largest ...



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House Party Raided, Teen Arrested Next Door To New Canaan Police Station

New Canaan Police arrested a teen Friday, March 14 following a report of a party at a house adjacent to the New Canaan Police station, according to NCAdvertiser.com.



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JetBlue Airlines Founder From New Canaan To Speak In Darien

Darien businessman and JetBlue founder David Neeleman will speak at the Darien Library on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. Neeleman's presentation, "What Makes a Startup Soar?" will share the principles and practices that enabled him to launch four successful airlines.



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Silvermine Arts Center Presents a Spring

Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan will present its spring Artisan's Trunk Show on Sunday, March 30th, 12-5pm.



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50 Kids, 160+ Beers, 0 Parents, 0 Injured - This Time

About 50 teenagers rushed out of a Church Street home Friday after police were called on an 11:53 p.m. report of a loud party, New Canaan police said.



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Monday, March 17, 2014

Cops: Five-Year-Old Left Home Alone as Mother Babysits

A Darien woman left her own sick five-year-old home alone as she went to drive a five-year-old child she was babysitting from New Canaan to a dance class, Darien police said.



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New Canaan's Kyle Smith stands during the FCIAC boys high school lacrosse championship between Greenwich and New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, May 24, 2013.



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Reps. O'Dea and Fox Get Support for Bill Expanding Use of Anti-Overdose Drug

State Representatives Tom O'Dea (R-New Canaan) and Gerald Fox, III (D-Stamford) met on Wednesday with representatives from the Connecticut Prevention Network to discuss Raised House Bill No. 5487, which would provide legal immunity to anyone who ...



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Darien Mother Accused Of Leaving 5-Year-Old Home Alone

... to police reports. She returned home and told officers that she had gone to retrieve her employer's child from New Canaan, and had only been gone 45 minutes, the police report notes. Officers had already been on scene for more than an hour at that ...



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Five Charged With Drunken Driving Over Weekend In Norwalk

... a six-hour period over St. Patrick's Day weekend, according to police reports. Norwalk Police, with the help of New Canaan Police, conducted a checkpoint on West Avenue near Reed Street from Saturday evening into early Sunday. Three drivers were ...



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New Canaan sophomore Kyle Smith commits to University of Denver

New Canaan's Kyle Smith stands during the FCIAC boys high school lacrosse championship between Greenwich and New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, May 24, 2013.



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New Canaan student named healthy air ambassador

New Canaan resident Reed Schultz, 18, has been named the American Lung Association's Youth Healthy Air Ambassador for his "American Idle-Less" campaign, which has been supported by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.



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Cops: More than 100 bottles of beer at teen party

Two New Canaan sisters are facing charges after police broke up an underage drinking party at their 23 Church St. home March 14, according to a police report.



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BOE honors award-winning teacher

New Canaan Public Schools' math specialist Maren Sussman at a Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10, at New Canaan High School.



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New Canaan resident Reed Schultz, 18, has been named the American Lung Association's Youth Healthy Air Ambassador for his "American Idle-Less" campaign, which has been supported by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.



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Lobby Of New Canaan Train Station To Close For Painting

Metro-North commuters who use the New Canaan train station will have to stand outside for the next few days.



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New Canaan Public Schools' math specialist Maren Sussman at a Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10, at New Canaan High School.



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Despite last year's petition, town considers opening pool to nonresidents

Despite last year's complaints, New Canaan's Recreation Department is considering allowing families from other towns at the Waveny Park pool.



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Town seeks to increase tax breaks for the elderly and disabled

Councilmen Steve Karl and Penny Young at a Feb. 26 Town Council meeting at the Nature Center in New Canaan, Conn.



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Town officials are seeking to increase participation in New Canaan's Tax Relief for the Elderly or Disabled program through bigger tax breaks and a relaxation of requirements.



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Letter: Strategic Plan For Norwalk's Oak Hills Park Is Flawed

... subsidized golf rounds and practice and golf lesson services to well heeled golfers from Westport, Wilton, New Canaan, as well as Norwalk. But most Norwalk taxpayers wouldn't be happy to know their money was being used to reduce the cost of playing ...



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Domestic Violence Center's Teen Program Serving Weston Honored

... goals." DVCC is the only domestic violence agency serving the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton and Weston.



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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tools Stolen from Garage of Summer Street Home

Two tools valued at a total of $575 were reported stolen from the garage of a 52-year-old man on Summer Street, New Canaan police were told on Wednesday, March 5. The victim told police he had last seen the tools three or four weeks before in the garage, which is detached from his house.



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New Canaan Woman Named to U.S. Lacrosse Panel

NEW CANAAN - Dr. Claudia Sickinger Harris, a New Canaan-based physician and a longtime active participant in New Canaan's youth lacrosse leagues, has been chosen to serve US Lacrosse , the national governing body for the sport of lacrosse, as a member of the Board's Women's Game/Interscholastic and Youth Subcommittee.



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New Canaan DAR Welcomes New Members

New Canaan - On the evening of March 13, 2014, the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter, NSDAR, inducted six new members at a Wine and Cheese gathering in town.



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Parrino selected for Super Lawyers Top 50visit|article-5321944|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|2

Thomas Parrino, of New Canaan, a co-founder and principal of the Westport-based Nusbaum & Parrino, PC, has been selected to the 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers Top 50. Thomas Parrino, of New Canaan, a co-founder and principal of the Westport-based Nusbaum & Parrino PC, has been selected to the 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers Top 50. The Top 50 ... (more)



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