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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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Though Ostberg admitted to "holding back quite a bit," the Darien High School senior still crossed the finish line first in Tuesday's five-team cross country meet at Greenwich Point in a course record time of 14 minutes, 46 seconds -- 54 seconds faster than the previous mark at the 2.5-mile course. Ostberg's sensational finish highlighted Darien's performance -- an effort that saw it continue its undefeated season with victories against Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford and Trinity Catholic.



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Darien girls cross country stays unbeatenvisit|article-5792446|interleaved-5790659-breaking-news|2

And no one has caught them yet this season as the Blue Wave army ran away from New Canaan, Greenwich, Stamford and Trinity Catholic Tuesday in a meet at Greenwich Point. St. Joseph, Danbury and undefeated Staples will get the final regular season chance to defeat Darien on Oct. 7 at St. Joseph.



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Stamford looks at giving seniors bigger tax break

... abatement allowance to $2,000, bringing it more in line with some neighboring communities, such as Greenwich and New Canaan, where the maximum is above $2,000. Norwalk's maximum credit for seniors is $1,150. An topic that drew a little debate was ...



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Darien's Ostberg breaks course record at Greenwich Point

... won the race, setting a course record with a time of 14:46. At left is fourth place finisher, Spencer Lyman of New Canaan High School and at right is Ostberg's Darien teammate, Armstrong Noonan, who finished second. Photo: Bob Luckey Darien High ...



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New Canaan, Staples battle to tie

New Canaan boys soccer coach Richard Sutherland never envisioned his team would walk off the field disappointed if his side managed a draw with FCIAC power Staples on its home grass. However, after 80 minutes of action at Loeffler Field, disappointment was exactly what the emotion the Rams were feeling as two points seemed to slip away given the number of chances they managed to create.



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New Canaan boys soccer coach Richard Sutherland never envisioned his team would walk off the field disappointed if his side managed a draw with FCIAC power Staples on its home grass. However, after 80 minutes of action at Loeffler Field, disappointment was exactly what the emotion the Rams were feeling as two points seemed to slip away given the number of chances they managed to create.



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Brokaw to be honored by multiple myeloma research group

Brokaw, who has multiple myeloma, will be presented the Spirit of Hope Award at the foundation's annual fall gala in Greenwich. The fundraiser will be emceed by Brian Williams , a New Canaan resident, who is the anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News" and a member of the foundation's honorary board of directors.



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... said. "From our first-ever Fairfield County location, which opened in 2009, to our most recent opening in New Canaan, the response in each neighborhood has been incredibly supportive. We are so excited to bring our unique experience to more ...



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New Canaan's Gracie Castle bumps the ball to a teammate during the fourth set of the Rams' game against Fairfield Warde on Monday, Sept. 15, at New Canaan High School.



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... Hope Award at the foundation's annual fall gala in Greenwich. The fundraiser will be emceed by Brian Williams, a New Canaan resident, who is the anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News" and a member of the foundation's honorary board of ...



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Luxury beauty retailer sets up shop in Darien

... said. "From our first-ever Fairfield County location, which opened in 2009, to our most recent opening in New Canaan, the response in each neighborhood has been incredibly supportive. We are so excited to bring our unique experience to more ...



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Rams volleyball bounces back at Danbury

New Canaan's Gracie Castle bumps the ball to a teammate during the fourth set of the Rams' game against Fairfield Warde on Monday, Sept. 15, at New Canaan High School.



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Ferguson Library Trustees Choose New Library President

... Library in January, 2013 as Director of User Services, Ms. Knapp spent four years as Executive Director of the New Canaan Library. Prior to that she served eight years as Director of Public Services at The Ferguson. She has also been Director of the ...



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New Canaan Girls U-10 Black Soccer Team Dominates Stamford

On a steamy September Sunday in Stamford, the New Canaan Girls U-10 Black Team defeated Stamford 7-1 in a great team effort. Stamford began the scoring in the games' first minute but the Rams quickly responded and never looked back.



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The New Canaan 8th grade Red field hockey team plays Fairfield on Sunday, Sept. 28, outside New Canaan High School.



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Happy Birthday To New Canaan's Barry Williams Blenkhorn

Barry William Blenkhorn who has owned a home in New Canaan turns 60 on Tuesday. The actor was born Sept.



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Happy Birthday To New Canaan's Lewis Paul 'Jerry' Bremer III

Bremer, who grew up in New Canaan, turns 73 on Tuesday. The American diplomat was born Sept.



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Greenwich League Of Women Voters Co-Sponsors Himes-Debicella Debate

... Co-sponsors of the event are the Leagues of Women Voters of the Bridgeport Area, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Himes of Greenwich is a Democrat representing the 4th ...



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New Canaan, Southington still 1-2 in The Day's H.S. football poll

A popular opinion early in this high school football season is that New Canaan and Southington are the state's top two teams. The Day's Top 10 state coaches' poll this week reflects that belief.



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Monday, September 29, 2014

David H. Crandall Jr. Named Director of Development at Person-to-Person

... Person-to-Person. Crandall most recently served as Director of Development at Eagle Hill Southport School and at New Canaan Country School, successfully completing capital campaigns at each. Crandall is a two-time recipient of the CASE Circle of ...



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Report: Greenwich Man Accused of Racist Rant Says Claims are False, Sensationalized

David Liebenguth, a 55-year-old Greenwich man accused of making racist statements and name-calling in a dispute over a $15 parking ticket in New Canaan, told reporters that the accusations are false. According to New Canaan police: Liebenguth got angry with a New Canaan parking enforcement agent on Aug. 28 after the agent ticketed his car in the Morse Court parking lot on South Avenue.



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On Sunday, Sept. 28, the New Canaan girls Red team defeated New Milford 1-0 for their third consecutive win.



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New Canaan's U11 Girls Red Advance in CT Cup Tourney

New Canaan's U11 Girls Red soccer team will continue on to the third round of the CT Cup tournament after a decisive 10-3 victory over East Lyme on Saturday. Playing on the road, New Canaan's Dillyn Patten stunned the home team by scoring two goals within the first two minutes of play.



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Suspect in alleged racial slur incident denied public defender

David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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"When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, 1940-1944"

... of occupation, the development of an underground resistance, and its liberation. Ronald Rosbottom speaks at the New Canaan Library in New Canaan, Connecticut. Ronald Rosbottom is a French and European studies professor at Amherst College. When Paris ...



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New Canaan Remains Atop State Football Ratings From MaxPreps

New Canaan remained atop the MaxPreps state football ratings after the Rams won the 300th game in coach Lou Marinelli's career Saturday against Greenwich. New Canaan defeated the Cardinals, 35-20.



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... students. The courses are free for public and private schools in lower Fairfield County, including those in New Canaan and Darien. During the last year, the center said it provided sexual-abuse prevention programs to more than 20,000 children and ...



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After One-Car Accident, Norwalk Man Charged with DUI in New Canaan

According to New Canaan police, a Norwalk driver at a traffic accident told them shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday that he had realized that he traveled too far up Rt. 123 and decided to turn around at the intersection.



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Northeast Utilities Reminds New Canaan Customers of Potential Scams

At NU, we want to protect customers from potential scams. As an important safety reminder, we remind customers through press releases, social media, bill communications and our websites that all NU employees carry photo identification at all times and most of our technical employees also drive a company vehicle.



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New Canaan duo signs with ECHL's Stingrays

Drew MacKenzie hoists the Kelly Cup after winning the ECHL trophy with the Alaska Aces on Monday, June 9, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Contributed New Canaan native Jack Downing competes in the Big Assist V, a charity hockey game held at Stamford's Terry Conners ice rink, in July 2013.



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STAR Hosts Focus Group with Norwalk Redevelopment Agency STAR Hosts...

... individuals. STAR annually serves over 600 individuals from birth through their senior years in Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Westport and Weston, providing Birth to 3 early intervention therapies, advocacy and at-home residential support, ...



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The New Canaan Soccer Girls U10 Red Team Beats the Heat

On this hot autumn Sunday, the New Canaan Soccer Girls U10 Red Team went on the road to beat the Trumbull United Heat. The scoring for the day began as the Heat scored a quick goal just three minutes into the first half.



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

New Canaan duo signs with ECHL's Stingraysvisit|article-5786635|interleaved-5786454-breaking-news|1

New Canaan natives Drew Mackenzie and Jack Downing have signed with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL for the 2014-15 season. The Stingrays are a minor league hockey affiliate of the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins.



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New Canaan duo signs with ECHL's Stingrays

Drew MacKenzie hoists the Kelly Cup after winning the ECHL trophy with the Alaska Aces on Monday, June 9, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Contributed New Canaan native Jack Downing competes in the Big Assist V, a charity hockey game held at Stamford's Terry Conners ice rink, in July 2013.



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Tank falls on worker at New Canaan church

New Canaan police said an expansion tank fell onto a man at Grace Community Church Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.



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Outback event offers tips for college admissions

Nearly 70 people attended the recent panel discussion at the Outback titled "College Admissions and Alumni Interviews," sponsored by Competitive Edge College Advisors of New Canaan . The basic message for prospective college applicants during alumni or college admissions interviews is for students to be themselves.



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New Canaan man facing speeding, DUI charges

Michael F. Holland , 33, of 289 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, was arrested Sept. 18 on charges of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.



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A 3,500-pound expansion tank fell onto a construction worker Monday afternoon at Grace Community Church, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan police said. The accident occurred just before 1 p.m. and by the time emergency responders arrived, the 48-year-old man had already removed himself from under the tank, according to the report.



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Nearly 70 people attended the recent panel discussion at the Outback titled "College Admissions and Alumni Interviews," sponsored by Competitive Edge College Advisors of New Canaan. Meg Joyce, from Georgetown University; Bill Bergner, from Duke University, and Wendy Pratt, from the University of Richmond, were the panel members.



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Michael F. Holland, 33, of 289 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, was arrested Sept. 18 on charges of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.



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Injury To Major League Catcher From New Canaan Tops Week's News

New Canaan native Curt Casali suffered a concussion and is likely out for the rest of the Major League Baseball season. New Canaan native and Major League catcher Curt Casali suffered a concussion while catching for the Tampa Bay Rays in a game Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox.



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Saturday, September 27, 2014

New Canaan beats Greenwich for Marinelli's 300th win

Greenwich's James Kitt defends a pass from New Canaan quarterback Michael Collins in New Canaan's 35-20 win over Greenwich in the high school football game at New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn. Saturday, Sept.



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... a critical FCIAC clash with undefeated St. Joseph on Thursday. Eight days removed a more positive showing at New Canaan, Bassick (0-3) failed to get much going outside of an Ahjah Ennis interception. "I thought we took a step back today. I really ...



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It seems fitting that the game marking New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli's 300th victory was a throwback of sorts. Greenwich and New Canaan, two teams that have gone from ground and pound to the spread in recent years, reverted back to the form that made them formidable in the 1980s and '90s, looking for holes between the tackles and counting on the defenses to hold up.



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visit|article-5785113|breaking_now-28471|1New Canaan beats Greenwich for Marinelli's 300th win

New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli won the 300th game of his career Saturday as his Rams beat Greenwich 35-20 at Dunning Stadium.



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Philip Johnson-designed mansion listed for a whopping $27.5 million has Texas talking

... is 12,000 square feet, a Texas-sized luxury version of the lake pavilion Johnson designed for his well-known New Canaan, Connecticut masterpiece, the Glass House . In 2002, Patty sold the house following her divorce from Beck, and Dave Perry-Miller ...



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Board of Education discusses school safety, climate

From left, Board of Education member Alison Bedula, Interim Superintendent of Schools Bryan Luizzi, board chairman Hazel Hobbs and board member Dionna Carlson during a meeting at New Canaan High School, New Canaan, Conn., Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.



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Pulitzer Prize-winning author will discuss heiress' mysterious life

... without notice for a dinner party. Huguette's "extra" country home that she never even visited in Connecticut -- New Canaan's Le Beau Chateau -- recently sold for $14.3 million. Her $55 million Fifth Avenue apartments were also vacant upon her ...



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Tree Warden Bruce Pauley urged the Board of Selectmen Tuesday to take action against homeowners who build stone walls that eventually kill nearby trees. Pauley suggested a change in the town's regulations that would require residents to consult New Canaan's tree warden before building a stone wall on their property.



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From left, Board of Education member Alison Bedula, Interim Superintendent of Schools Bryan Luizzi, board chairman Hazel Hobbs and board member Dionna Carlson during a meeting at New Canaan High School, New Canaan, Conn., Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.



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... without notice for a dinner party. Huguette's "extra" country home that she never even visited in Connecticut -- New Canaan's Le Beau Chateau -- recently sold for $14.3 million. Her $55 million Fifth Avenue apartments were also vacant upon her ...



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New Canaan 5/6 Black Field Hockey in 1-1 Tie with Darien

On a beautiful Saturday of the last weekend of summer, New Canaan 5/6 Black team played their first away game at Darien. New Canaan took possession of the ball and held it for much of the first ten minutes of the game during which time they drew two foot penalties but were unable to score.



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Friday, September 26, 2014

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Fairfield Warde junior Taylor Gabrenas scored with less than three minutes left to keep the Mustangs undefeated and hand New Canaan a stinging 1-0 loss Friday at Connor Field. The Rams watched their three-game unbeaten streak snap in the face of an excellent effort from keeper Katie Donovan, who notched nine saves.



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Warde girls soccer edges New Canaan late to stay undefeated

Fairfield Warde's Julia Andrews, left, and New Canaan's Abigail Farley, right, compete for control of the ball during Friday's girls soccer game in New Canaan, Conn., on September 26, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry New Canaan's Katie Donovan makes a save during Friday's girls soccer game in New Canaan, Conn., on September 26, 2014.



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Savings Bank of Danbury's Fetzer wins award for nonprofit work

... 000 during the event. The luncheon will include the Fall Trends Fashion Show with clothing from Dorothy Mann , of New Canaan, and White House/ Black Market , from the Danbury Fair mall.



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... ,000 during the event. The luncheon will include the Fall Trends Fashion Show with clothing from Dorothy Mann, of New Canaan, and White House/Black Market, from the Danbury Fair mall.



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New Canaan renews moratorium on marijuana dispensaries

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to renew a one-year moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in the town Tuesday night. It followed a recommendation by Town Planner Steve Kleppin , who said the commission needs more information about what other Connecticut municipalities are doing.



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Home on Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan Features Heated Pool, Game Room, Library

This house at 118 Oenoke Ridge Rd. has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 9,100 square feet of interior space, according to its Web page on Zillow.com.



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Rams boys soccer trumps Darien for first win

New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the Rams' second goal during their soccer game against Darien at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22. Photo: Jason Rearick



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New information released on alleged racial slur incident

David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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Renovated Colonial offers natural light, high-end amenities

This classic Colonial located at 292 Briscoe Road sits on 4 acres in New Canaan and is on the market for 1,596,000. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed This Colonial, located at 292 Briscoe Road in New Canaan, has French doors that lead out to a flagstone terrace.



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Saturday's FCIAC football showdown between New Canaan and Greenwich features a Rams team coming off two impressive wins to start the season and a Cardinals squad that experienced a pair of frustrating losses. Yet Rams longtime coach Lou Marinelli, who is on the cusp of achieving a milestone, knows records won't mean much when the teams meet at Dunning Stadium.



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Greenwich senior Austin Longi runs with the ball during a home game against Darien Friday Sept. 19.

Greenwich senior Austin Longi runs with the ball during a home game against Darien Friday Sept. 19. Photo: Bob Luckey Greenwich at New Canaan WHEN: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Dunning Field, New Canaan LAST SEASON: Scoring 28 second-quarter points, New Canaan seized a 38-6 halftime lead and cruised to a 66-20 victory over the Cardinals.



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Darien's Coastal Orthopaedics Adds Office At iPark In Norwalk

... for the orthopedic group. Additional Coastal Orthopaedics offices are located in Westport, Darien and New Canaan. The new 15,000-square-foot offices at iPark have been especially designed for orthopedic patient care and comfort with new exam rooms ...



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Coastal Orthopaedics Moving To New Home At iPark In Norwalk

... for the orthopedic group. Additional Coastal Orthopaedics offices are located in Westport, Darien and New Canaan. The new 15,000-square-foot offices at iPark have been especially designed for orthopedic patient care and comfort with new exam rooms ...



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New Canaan Realtor With William Pitt Sotheby's Intl. Helps In Nicaragua

... MRI machine with a two-month waiting list, and more. The raffle winners for the trip included Rachel Walsh of the New Canaan brokerage, Lynn Julian of the Darien brokerage, Rick Weiner of the Essex brokerage, and Carol Napadensky of the Scarsdale ...



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

CT Realtors Endorse State Sen. Boucher's Re-election

... mittees. She is also a Member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Her Senate district includes Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton.



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Greenwich seeking first win, while New Canaan's out to give Marinelli his 300th career victory

Greenwich at New Canaan WHEN: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Dunning Field, New Canaan LAST SEASON: Scoring 28 second-quarter points, New Canaan seized a 38-6 halftime lead and cruised to a 66-20 victory over the Cardinals. Cass Knox keyed the Rams' second-quarter surge, returning a blocked punt for a touchdown.



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Jeffrey Ziplow, a partner with Blum Shapiro and consultant for the Town of New Canaan, Conn., speaks about Munis, a financial accounting system that will replace the current one used by the town, during a Town Council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at the New Canaan Nature Center.



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Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company shareholders approved a merger with and into New Canaan-based Bankwell Bank, according to a Bankwell Financial Group news release. Quinnipiac Bankwell, which is located in Hamden, and Bankwell have now secured all regulatory and shareholder approvals required for their merger to proceed.



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Complaint of a Teen Party in too Late, but Cops Snag Some Boys Who Left

Someone called New Canaan police to report a noisy teenage party at a house on lower Main Street, possibly with underage drinkers, but when police arrived at the scene, the party was already over. An officer on his way to the scene saw three boys walking on the side of Oenoke Ridge Road, and saw one quickly ditch a can into some bushes as the police car approached.



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CT Realtors Endorse State Sen. Boucher's Reelection Bid

... mittees. She is also a Member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Her Senate district includes Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton.



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Nor'easter Is Heading Toward New Canaan

A powerful Nor'easter is making its way north and is set to dump heavy rain and bring strong winds to Fairfield County on Thursday. Rain will be likely in the afternoon.



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Town's finances now in sync

Jeffrey Ziplow, a partner with Blum Shapiro and consultant for the Town of New Canaan, Conn., speaks about Munis, a financial accounting system that will replace the current one used by the town, during a Town Council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at the New Canaan Nature Center.



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Coffee Day contest brewing at Zumbach's

Zumbach's Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan will observe National Coffee Day on Monday, Sept. 29, with a drawing to win a pound of its coffee.



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visit|article-5780096|interleaved-1461444-tab3|1Rams field hockey falls to Darien

The Blue Wave junior came to her team's rescue Wednesday during a 5-3 victory over New Canaan with her first career hat trick, including the eventual game-winner and an insurance goal. The Rams overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit to close within a goal, but couldn't combat Baker and classmate Georgia Cassidy, who tallied three assists.



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visit|article-5780129|interleaved-29839-tab1|1Walgreens employee honored for role in triple arrest

The New Canaan Police Department presented a Civilian Service Award Wednesday to a 2011 New Canaan High School graduate for his role in the arrest of three South Carolina residents who police said were conspiring to commit fraud and larceny at Walgreens, 36 Pine St., in July. Grayson Cordes, an assistant manager at the store, was working the night shift on July 21 when one male and two females attempted to purchase gift cards with other gift cards, which is usually a sign of criminal activity, police said.



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A home construction business that has operated in the region for three generations has purchased a Stamford office building with plans to move its growing operations from New Canaan. New Canaan-based Hobbs Inc., which has its headquarters at 27 Grove St., bought a 63,000-square-foot office complex at 30 Buxton Road in the north end of Stamford, where it plans to relocate its business and its 30 employees.



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Greenwich man accused of racial slurs over ticket

... arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace. The arrest warrant released Wednesday says the New Canaan parking enforcement officer issued a ticket to Liebenguth after finding his car parked in an unpaid spot. Police say Liebenguth ...



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Rams field hockey falls short in comeback against Darien

The Blue Wave junior came to her team's rescue Wednesday during a 5-3 victory over New Canaan with her first career hat trick, including the eventual game-winner and an insurance goal. The Rams overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit to close within a goal, but couldn't combat Baker and classmate Georgia Cassidy , who tallied three assists.



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Walgreens employee honored for role in triple arrest

Police Chief Leon Krolikowski presents a "Civilian Service Award" Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, to Grayson Cordes, an assistant manager at Walgreens, 36 Pine St., New Canaan, Conn., who helped foil an attempted fraud at the store July 21, 2014.



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Stamford office building sells for $13.5 million

A home construction business that has operated in the region for three generations has purchased a Stamford office building with plans to move its growing operations from New Canaan. New Canaan-based Hobbs Inc., which has its headquarters at 27 Grove St., bought a 63,000-square-foot office complex at 30 Buxton Road in the north end of Stamford, where it plans to relocate its business and its 30 employees.



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Darien cross country teams sweep at Ridgefield

Darien's Alex Ostberg competes against former Ridgefield runner Trevor Hopper in the 2013 FCIAC cross country championships at Waveny Park in New Canaan.



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Wave field hockey survives second-half scare at New Canaan

The Blue Wave junior came to her team's rescue Wednesday during a 5-3 victory over New Canaan with her first career hat trick, including the eventual game-winner and an insurance goal. The Rams overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit to close within a goal, but couldn't combat Baker and classmate Georgia Cassidy, who tallied three assists.



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John Reeve Bermingham, 88; New Canaan Resident, U.S. Navy Veteran

John Reeve Bermingham, of New Canaan, Ct. died quietly this weekend at the Waveny Care facility. He was surrounded by his loving family.



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John Reeve Bermingham, 88, Of New Canaan

... his life and last attended his 65th reunion. Bermingham is survived by his wife, Janet Maul Bermingham, of New Canaan; children, Leslie B. Madden of New Canaan, John R. Bermingham, Jr. of Windsor Locks, Geoffrey B.Bermingham also of New Canaan; and ...



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Thieves Make Big Haul In New Canaan Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

The suspects in a number of motor vehicle break-ins, including one in which an $8,000 women's Rolex watch was stolen, may be driving around town in a red car, New Canaan police said. In one theft, the driver's side rear window was smashed of a Darien woman's 2010 Mercedes-Benz.



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New Canaan's Max Potter and Darien's Sam Pfrommer compete for the.... photo: 6907578 slideshow 847

New Canaan's Max Potter and Darien's Sam Pfrommer compete for the ball during their soccer game at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22.



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New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the Rams' second goal during their soccer game against Darien at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22.



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New Canaan's Alex Hutchins slides in for a safe tackle on Darien's Andrew Mathew during their soccer game at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22.



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New Canaan's Max Potter and Darien's Sam Pfrommer compete for the ball during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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Darien's Harrison Gill and New Canaan's Brett Capone compete for control of the ball during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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Darien's Michael Maccarone and New Canaan's Connor Ashley compete.... photo: 6899726 slideshow 847

Darien's Michael Maccarone and New Canaan's Connor Ashley compete for the head ball during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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Darien's Said Mammadov keeps his body between the ball and New.... photo: 6899720 slideshow 847

Darien's Said Mammadov keeps his body between the ball and New Canaan's Edward O'Rourke during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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Darien's Andrew Mathew and New Canaan's Alex Hutchins compete for.... photo: 6899716 slideshow 847

Darien's Andrew Mathew and New Canaan's Alex Hutchins compete for the ball during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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New Canaan's Chase Williams settles the ball during the Rams'.... photo: 6899624 slideshow 847

New Canaan's Chase Williams settles the ball during the Rams' soccer game against Darien at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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New Canaan's Alex Hutchins slides in for a safe tackle on Darien's.... photo: 6899623 slideshow 847

New Canaan's Alex Hutchins slides in for a safe tackle on Darien's Andrew Mathew during their soccer game at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the.... photo: 6899617 slideshow 847

New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the Rams' second goal during their soccer game against Darien at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014.



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Darien field hockey survives second-half scare at New Canaan

The Blue Wave junior came to her team's rescue Wednesday during a 5-3 victory over New Canaan with her first career hat trick, including the eventual game-winner and an insurance goal. The Rams overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit to close within a goal, but couldn't combat Baker and classmate Georgia Cassidy , who tallied three assists.



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New Canaan Man Charged with DUI, Speeding on Smith Ridge Road

A Smith Ridge Road resident was stopped just after midnight and charged with speeding and driving while under the influence just after midnight last Thursday, Sept. 18. Michael Holland, 33, was driving north when his 2012 Jeep Cherokee passed the officer, who was parked and running radar on the road.



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New Canaan's Glass House -- A Scenic Backdrop for the Arts

Looking for some great, eclectic arts events to attend? The Glass House, a site for the National Historic Trust for Preservation has just the ticket. It may not be too late to sign up for Thursday night's program a but there's still plenty of time to serve a seat for the programs or to book a self-guided tour of the estate created by architect Philip Johnson built the house on what is no a 34-acre site back in 1949.



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New information released on alleged racial slur incident

David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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Investors keen on commercial property

... ed Forstone Capital , which controls a portfolio of 14 properties in Bridgeport, as well as properties in Darien, New Canaan, Stamford and Westport.



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David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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... owns commercial buildings at 300 Main St., 1 Atlantic St., and 88 Hamilton Ave., in Stamford and 220 Elm St., in New Canaan. "There's been tremendous growth in New York, and investors are seeing opportunity in some other areas of the country," said ...



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Several cars had windows smashed, items stolen in Darien, New Canaan and Trumbull

Police say they suspect the same people are responsible for similar crimes in three towns. (September 24, 2014 1:18 PM)



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Philip Johnson-designed mansion listed for a whopping $27.5 million has Dallas talking

... is 12,000 square feet, a Texas-sized luxury version of the lake pavilion Johnson designed for his well-known New Canaan, Connecticut masterpiece, the Glass House . In 2002, Patty sold the house following her divorce from Beck, and Dave Perry-Miller ...



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Darien cross country teams sweep at Ridgefield

Darien's Alex Ostberg competes against former Ridgefield runner Trevor Hopper in the 2013 FCIAC cross country championships at Waveny Park in New Canaan. Photo: Contributed The Darien boys cross country team improved to 11-0 on the season with wins over Ridgefield , Norwalk and Fairfield Warde Tuesday afternoon.



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Local artist wins award for abstract oil

"Nocturne," by New Canaan artist Antoinette Vardamis, was awarded third place in the oil category for "Abstraction," an exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center exhibition.



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Speaker discusses history, and future, of U.S.-Israeli relations

Seth Anziska, Columbia University professor, discusses U.S.-Israeli relations at the New Canaan Library Sept. 22. Jarret Liotta / For the New Canaan News Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed In a valiant effort to shed some understanding on United States-Israeli relations, the New Canaan Library -- in tandem with the Stamford-based World Affairs Forum -- hosted a speaker Monday night who discussed the nations' complicated history and where they may be headed.



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Darien's Alex Ostberg competes against former Ridgefield runner Trevor Hopper in the 2013 FCIAC cross country championships at Waveny Park in New Canaan. The Darien boys cross country team improved to 11-0 on the season with wins over Ridgefield , Norwalk and Fairfield Warde Tuesday afternoon.



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Seth Anziska, Columbia University professor, discusses U.S.-Israeli relations at the New Canaan Library Sept. 22. Jarret Liotta / For the New Canaan News In a valiant effort to shed some understanding on United States-Israeli relations, the New Canaan Library -- in tandem with the Stamford-based World Affairs Forum -- hosted a speaker Monday night who discussed the nations' complicated history and where they may be headed.



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Big Art Collector Tax Win In Fifth Circuit

I'm an associate editor at Forbes, reporting on personal finance from my outpost in a Modernist house in New Canaan, Conn. I have a law degree, and I write about how to build, manage and enjoy your family's wealth.



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John P. Ireland Sr., 60, Former New Canaan Resident

... mechanic. He had been employed at ASML and the former Perkin Elmer. He was a member of Harmony Lodge 67 in New Canaan. Ireland is survived by his children, John P. Ireland Jr., Laurel Ann Ireland and Kathleen Ireland, all of Stratford; brothers, ...



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Classical musicians in 'Coffee Concert' on Sept. 28

Violinist Akiko Kobayashi, above, will join pianist Eric Siepkes at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan Sunday, Sept. 28, as part of the churchis Coffee Concerts.



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New Canaan's Courtney O'Connell competes in a New Canaan U12 girls...

The New Canaan U12 girls Red team battled hard against the Newtown Blue team on Sunday, Sept. 21 in a comeback effort.



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Crash Cleared From Northbound Merritt Parkway

Update: NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A three-car crash has been cleared from the northbound Merritt Parkway on Wednesday morning, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said.



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Crash Closes Northbound Merritt Parkway in New Canaan

A multi-car crash on the northbound side of the Merritt Parkway has closed the highway in New Canaan, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. ConnDOT said the crash occurred in a construction zone and that all lanes were blocked by emergency vehicles between exits 36 and 37 in New Canaan that was reported about 8:10 a.m. Wednesday.



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Your Next House Could Be Made Of...Styrofoam?

... are endless, Overland says. His case in point? A recreation of an eighteenth-century Scottish castle in New Canaan, Connecticut. Take a look at the property below and check out more on how ICF is used in the video above. Are you an architect, ...



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Evelyn Blanche Carbonell, 90, Of New Canaan

... (Greg) of Tualatin, Ore., John and Cheryl (Bloom) Carbonell of Norwalk and Juliet (Carbonell) Marcus (Bo) of New Canaan; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Robert J. ...



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Stamford-Based Domestic Violence Crisis Center Earns $25K Grant

... DVCC is the only domestic violence agency serving the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton and Weston. For more information call 203-588-9100 or visit www.dvccct.org . The Community Fund of Darien is an independent, ...



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Darien Community Fund Donates $25K To Domestic Violence Crisis Center

... DVCC is the only domestic violence agency serving the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton and Weston. For more information call 203-588-9100 or visit www.dvccct.org . The Community Fund of Darien is an independent, ...



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Norwalk Edges Staples 1-0 in Boys Soccer

... es from the end of regulation time, eking out a 1-0 victory. The Wreckers - now 3-2-1 - are home Tuesday, against New Canaan (4 p.m.). Kim Lake for WestportNow.com



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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Police: Woman's Erratic Behavior Results in Arrest

A New Canaan woman's erratic behavior eventually resulted in her arrest, according to a New Canaan police description of a series of her actions. At Tequilla Mockingbird bar on Sunday, Sept.



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Police investigate series of car burglaries in New Canaan

Four vehicles were entered or broken into in New Canaan on Friday, Sept. 19, and New Canaan police believe all four incidents are connected.



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New Canaan's Courtney O'Connell competes in a New Canaan U12 girls Red team game on Saturday, Sept. 20 against Watertown.



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Police investigate series of car burglaries in New...

Four vehicles were entered or broken into in New Canaan on Friday, Sept. 19, and New Canaan police believe all four incidents are connected.



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Man Accused Of Using 'N'-Word In New Canaan Parking Ticket Dispute

A Greenwich man turned himself in to New Canaan police after he was accused of using the N-word while disputing a parking ticket in August, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. David G. Liebenguth, 55, was pleading his case to a parking official who had issued him a ticket for being parked at an expired meter, the Advertiser said.



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... Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at 27 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, just over the New Canaan border. Visit www.thelionheartgallery.com for more information.



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'Other Worlds: Dreamy Narratives,' exhibit at Lionheart Gallery

... Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at 27 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, just over the New Canaan border. Visit www.thelionheartgallery.com for more information.



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New Canaan Falls Into A Mild Autumn

"I'm very torn," Hogan said Monday. "It was probably the best summer I can remember.



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New Canaan Remains No. 1 In MaxPreps Rankings; Darien Climbs To 4th

New Canaan remained ranked No. 1 in the Connecticut high school football rankings compiled by MaxPreps while Darien jumped up two spots to No.



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Ledyard, Hand, move on up in The Day state coaches' poll

... Hillhouse (17-0). It received a lot of preseason hype as it returned 15 starters, but lost its opener at home to New Canaan (21-14). Southington (2-0) is second with four first-place votes and Ansonia (2-0) is third and received two first-place ...



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The New Canaan Soccer Girls U10 Red Team Defeats Newtown Blue

The New Canaan Soccer Girls U10 Red Team added another victory to their season record when they defeated Newtown at home, on Sunday afternoon. Under the threat of rain, the game began with most of the action in the New Canaan zone.



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Monday, September 22, 2014

New Canaan downs Wave boys soccer, 2-0

New Canaan's Alex Hutchins slides in for a safe tackle on Darien's Andrew Mathew during their soccer game at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22. Photo: Jason Rearick Without any victories in its first three games, the New Canaan boys soccer team trumped Darien 2-0 Monday at Connor Field for a key conference win. Rams co-captain Alex Hutchins tapped in a redirected free kick in the game's opening 10 minutes, and junior Alex Smith scored off a well-executed counterattack moments after halftime.



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New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the Rams' second goal during their soccer game against Darien at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22. Without any victories in its first three games, the New Canaan boys soccer team trumped Darien 2-0 Monday at Connor Field for a key conference win. Rams co-captain Alex Hutchins tapped in a redirected free kick in the game's opening 10 minutes, and junior Alex Smith scored off a well-executed counterattack moments after halftime.



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New Canaan's Alex Hutchins slides in for a safe tackle on Darien's Andrew Mathew during their soccer game at Connor Field in New Canaan on Monday, Sep. 22. Without any victories in its first three games, the New Canaan boys soccer team trumped Darien 2-0 Monday at Connor Field for a key conference win. Rams co-captain Alex Hutchins tapped in a redirected free kick in the game's opening 10 minutes, and junior Alex Smith scored off a well-executed counterattack moments after halftime.



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Stamford office building sells for $13.5 million

A home construction business that has operated in the region for three generations has purchased a Stamford office building with plans to move its growing operations from New Canaan. New Canaan-based Hobbs Inc., which has its headquarters at 27 Grove St., bought a 63,000-square-foot office complex at 30 Buxton Road in the north end of Stamford, where it plans to relocate its business and its 30 employees.



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A home construction business that has operated in the region for three generations has purchased a Stamford office building with plans to move its growing operations from New Canaan. New Canaan-based Hobbs Inc., which has its headquarters at 27 Grove St., bought a 63,000-square-foot office complex at 30 Buxton Road in the north end of Stamford, where it plans to relocate its business and its 30 employees.



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New Canaan blanks rival Darien for first win of young season in boys soccer

New Canaan's Alex Smith celebrates with his team after scoring the Rams' second goal during their soccer game against Darien at Conner Field in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, Sep. 22, 2014. New Canaan won, 2-0.



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Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA lectures at GSAPP

... with the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne , Switzerland and concluding with the Grace Farms River project in New Canaan, Connecticut, Sejima systematically presented her work from the last five years. Some projects, like the 2009 Serpentine ...



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Car Break-Ins Reported At Darien YMCA

... cards. Darien police said that the burglaries were similar to car burglaries on the same day at Waveny Park in New Canaan. Darien police said that they recovered security footage from the YMCA that showed a red Ford SUV they believe was involved in ...



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U11 Girls Red Continue Their Winning Ways

It was a busy weekend for New Canaan's U11 Girls Red soccer team with first round action of the CT Cup tournament on Saturday, and a regular season game against Fairfield's Red Storm on Sunday. Saturday's first round game of the CT Cup was played at home against Wilton Blue, a team New Canaan had already beat twice this season.



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Classical musicians in 'Coffee Concert' on Sept. 28

Violinist Akiko Kobayashi, above, will join pianist Eric Siepkes at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan Sunday, Sept. 28, as part of the churchis Coffee Concerts.



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Alleged racial slurs lead to breach of peace charge

David G. Liebenguth, 55, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept. 17 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace after New Canaan police said he made racial slurs to a black parking enforcement officer.



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Brothers help hockey players

... Twin Rinks between 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. Charlie Tait, left, during a game for the New Canaan Winter Club Hockey in winter 2014. Charlie and his brothers -- all New Canaan, Conn., residents -- have started a non-profit, ...



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... When bought new, hockey gear can cost several hundred, or even thousand, dollars. With that in mind, three New Canaan brothers, who were raised playing the sport, looked at their garage one day and realized they had accumulated too much equipment ...



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New Canaan's U-10 Girls Black Defeat Newtown 6-4

On Sunday, Sept. 21, the New Canaan Girls U-10 Black Team beat a tough Newtown squad in a thrilling game.



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... Beach in Stamford, as well as West Haven, which only got its stop back last year. Glenbrook is now a stop on the New Canaan Branch line, and the other three have been dropped altogether. With no highways and few well-surfaced roads or cars to use ...



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visit|article-5772291|interleaved-29839-tab1|1Classical musicians in 'Coffee Concert' on Sept. 28

Violinist Akiko Kobayashi, above, will join pianist Eric Siepkes at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan Sunday, Sept. 28, as part of the churchis Coffee Concerts.



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Alleged racial slurs lead to breach of peace...

A 55-year-old white man was arrested in New Canaan after a black parking enforcement officer told police he used a racial slur and referenced Ferguson, Mo., while protesting a parking ticket. David G. Liebenguth, of 17 Kent Place, Cos Cob, was arrested Sept.



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New Canaan routs Bassick

New Canaan quarterback Mike Collins directs the Rams offense in the second quarter of the team's home opener against Bassick on Friday, Sept.



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Stamford's World Affairs Forum Holds Talk On U.S.-Israeli Relationship

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Library, along with the Stamford-based World Affairs Forum, will host the first Great Decisions discussion of the fall season.



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New Canaan brothers help kids get into hockey

... and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Charlie Tait, left, during a game for the New Canaan Winter Club Hockey in winter 2014. Charlie and his brothers -- all New Canaan, Conn., residents -- have started a non-profit, ...



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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Man Charged with Violating Protective Order for Estranged Wife

A New Canaan man sent several text messages to his estranged wife, violating a protective order she has against him, said New Canaan police, who arrested him. Police said the woman, 41, now a Ridgefield resident, went to New Canaan police headquarters and showed police several text messages from Jason Kempf, 37, of Forest Street.



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Commuter trains are slower but safer

... Beach in Stamford, as well as West Haven, which only got its stop back last year. Glenbrook is now a stop on the New Canaan Branch line, and the other three have been dropped altogether. With no highways and few well-surfaced roads or cars to use ...



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Family Fun at Sherwood Island September 27

... games, yoga for kids, live music and the Sound Tiger's STORM mascot cheering on the children. Helen Jaffe of New Canaan, Liz Berry of Darien, Saira Rizvi of New Canaan and Liz Kessler and Lori Goertz of Westport (pictured above) lead a dedicated ...



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Controversial New Canaan car show moves to park

Caffeine & Carburetors received a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, to have the event at Waveny Park in New Canaan, Conn., as a one-time trial Oct. 19, 2014.



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Controversial New Canaan car show moves to park

Caffeine & Carburetors received a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, to have the event at Waveny Park in New Canaan, Conn., as a one-time trial Oct. 19, 2014.



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Janice Roberts Wilford, 86; Long-time New Canaan Resident

Janice Roberts Wilford, 86, a resident of New Canaan for almost 40 years died Wednesday evening Sept. 17, 2014 at Stamford Hospital.



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... the opportunities to access knowledge and adventure are endless. September is National Library Card Month, and New Canaan Library is eager to spread the word. Any New Canaan resident can sign up for a free library card, opening the door to reading, ...



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"Nocturne," by New Canaan artist Antoinette Vardamis, was awarded third place in the oil category for "Abstraction," an exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center exhibition. "Nocturne," by New Canaan artist Antoinette Vardamis, earned third place in the oil category for "Abstraction," an exhibition of works by 49 of the region's finest artists.



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Theft Of $100K Worth Jewelry From New Canaan Home Tops Week's News

A woman who lives on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan reported that about $100,000 worth of jewelry was stolen while she was out of her house, police said. Two hospitals in different parts of Connecticut reported clusters of severe respiratory illness among young children that could be due to enterovirus D68, or EV-D68.



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Weston's 7th Grade Football Team Defeat Of New Canaan Red Tops Week's News

The Weston Trojans 7th grade football team defeated New Cannan Red, 8-6, in a night game at New Canaan. Two hospitals in different parts of Connecticut report clusters of severe respiratory illness among young children that could be due to enterovirus D68, or EV-D68.



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Man's Arrest For Mugging Autistic Man In Stamford Tops Week's News

... punching the unsuspecting man's nose during an incident in downtown Stamford. Football coaches from Stamford and New Canaan were nominated for the inaugural Dove Men+Care Deodorant " Caring Coach of the Year Award ." A 30-year-old Stamford man, ...



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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Redding Resident Named Benjamin Megna Named Cooperative Educational Services Paraeducator of the Year

... educational and support services to Bridgeport, Darien, Easton/ Region #9, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton Connecticut school districts. For more ...



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Kiwanis President BJ Flagg, far right, poses with past presidents at Kiwanis' 75th anniversary event at the Ridgefield Playhouse. From left, Jenny Esposito, Kathleen Holland, Jeremiah Miller, Eloise Killeffer, Russell Kimes, David Borglum, Stacey Hafen and Sperry DeCew.



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... litation, health education, community wellness programs and compassionate hospice care for children and adults in New Canaan and throughout Fairfield County. Visit www.visitingnurse.net .



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Thousands of dollars worth of dinnerware and jewelry reported stolen

More than $34,000 worth of jewelry and dinnerware were reported stolen from a Thayer Pond Road home, New Canaan Police said. The 72-year-old complainant said he noticed several items of jewelry were missing on Sept.



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New Canaan Kiwanis celebrate 75th anniversary

Kiwanis President BJ Flagg, far right, poses with past presidents at Kiwanis' 75th anniversary event at the Ridgefield Playhouse. From left, Jenny Esposito, Kathleen Holland, Jeremiah Miller, Eloise Killeffer, Russell Kimes, David Borglum, Stacey Hafen and Sperry DeCew.



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Data reveals race of drivers stopped

New Canaan numbers Population in New Canaan by race : Black: 0.8 Hispanic: 2.24 White: 94.51 Estimated Driving Population : Black: 3.01 Hispanic: 5.73 White: 90.19 Percentage of traffic stops: Black: 4.55 Hispanic: 9.33 White: 94.02 Source: Connecticut Racial Profiling Project Connecticut joined the national conversation about racial profiling Sept. 4 by releasing the largest database ever assembled in the state on the frequency of minority drivers being stopped by police.



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Bereavement support offered those who have lost a spouse

... litation, health education, community wellness programs and compassionate hospice care for children and adults in New Canaan and throughout Fairfield County. Visit www.visitingnurse.net.



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Friday, September 19, 2014

New Canaan routs Bassick

One week after edging fellow state power Daniel Hand 21-14 in the season opener, New Canaan blew out Bassick 43-6 Friday night in its season debut at Dunning Field. The Rams' first five drives, all scoring efforts, produced a 30-0 second-quarter lead and lasted less than two and a half minutes.



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... Beach in Stamford, as well as West Haven, which only got its stop back last year. Glenbrook is now a stop on the New Canaan branch line, and the other three have been dropped altogether. With no highways and few well-surfaced roads or cars to use ...



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One week after edging fellow state power Daniel Hand 21-14 in the season opener, New Canaan blew out Bassick 43-6 Friday night in its season debut at Dunning Field. The Rams' first five drives, all scoring efforts, produced a 30-0 second-quarter lead and lasted less than two and a half minutes.



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Commuter trains are slower but safer

... Beach in Stamford, as well as West Haven, which only got its stop back last year. Glenbrook is now a stop on the New Canaan branch line, and the other three have been dropped altogether. With no highways and few well-surfaced roads or cars to use ...



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... When bought new, hockey gear can cost several hundred, or even thousand, dollars. With that in mind, three New Canaan brothers, who were raised playing the sport, looked at their garage one day and realized they had accumulated too much equipment ...



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Youth Sports Committee's Chairman Chris Robustelli, left, and ex-officio member Stephen Benko during a meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at the New Canaan Police Department, New Canaan, Conn.



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Darien Woman's Wallet Stolen from SUV at Waveny Park

A wallet was stolen from a seat in a 57-year-old Darien woman's SUV at Waveny Park for only half an hour, the woman told New Canaan police. The woman had parked her 2005 Volvo near the dog park at Waveny at 6:30 p.m. and returned at about 7 p.m. to find the wallet missing.



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Chris Biasotti of New Canaan to Run in 'Coolest Marathon on Earth'

Former Navy SEALs Mike Martin and Brian Hoke, along with a team of corporate citizens including Chris Biasotti of New Canaan will brave the elements and race in the 2014 Polar Circle Half Marathon on Oct. 25. This race, often referred to as "The Coolest Marathon on Earth," sends runners through the arctic tundra just north of the Polar Circle in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Team captain Rob Vogel of Whitebox Advisors generously underwrote this expedition and will lead his team on this frigid race to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation, which provides immediate, ongoing and unwavering support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families.



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New Director for Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition Serving New Canaan

... irect services to over 1,400 people, and positively impacted the lives of over 8,000 people in the communities of New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, and Weston. For more information, visit www.hscct.org.



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Brothers help kids get into hockey

... When bought new, hockey gear can cost several hundred, or even thousand, dollars. With that in mind, three New Canaan brothers, who were raised playing the sport, looked at their garage one day and realized they had accumulated too much equipment ...



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Conservatory, Master Bedroom Fireplace in Charter Oak Lane Home

This home for sale at 49 Charter Oak Ln. has not only a fireplace in the master bedroom, but a conservatory featured in national magazines, according to its Web page on Zillow.com. "Kitchen and custom glass conservatory have been featured on two house tours and in Architectural Digest, Bon Apetit, and New Canaan/Darien & Rowayton Magazine," says the description on Zillow.



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IRS Issues 401(k) After-Tax Rollover Rules

I'm an associate editor at Forbes, reporting on personal finance from my outpost in a Modernist house in New Canaan, Conn. I have a law degree, and I write about how to build, manage and enjoy your family's wealth.



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Stamford community briefs

... open to the public. For information, call Pastor Carol Bloom at 914-714-3536 or visit www.churchofspringdale.org. NEW CANAAN -- The World Affairs Forum will hold a free presentation entitled, "Israel and the U.S." 7 p.m. Monday at the New Canaan ...



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Free Sexual Violence Prevention Programs Offered for Wilton Students

... provided sexual abuse prevention programs to over 20,000 children and adults in the towns of: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.The Center's Community Educators are fully trained crisis counselors and ...



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'The Center' in Stamford Helps Keep Lower Fairfield County Students...

... provided sexual abuse prevention programs to over 20,000 children and adults in the towns of: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. The Center's Community Educators are fully trained crisis counselors and ...



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Members' Show on Exhibit at New Canaan Carriage Barn Arts Center

... 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. This children's art education series is sponsored by GenRe, the Rotary Club of New Canaan, the Kiwanis Club of New Canaan, and the Newcomers Club of New Canaan. Free Concert: on Sunday, Oct. 5, Madera Winds will perform ...



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Anniversary fundraiser Oct. 4 for A Better Chance New Canaan

Harry French, of Henry C. Reid & Son jewelers, donated an 18-karat white gold and diamond ring, valued at $3,200, as a raffle prize to benefit A Better Chance of New Canaan. Raffle tickets are available at the Henry C. Reid & Son, 72 Elm St., or by emailing candacecurran50@gmail.com or burgera@msn.com.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Anniversary-fundraiser-Oct-4-for-A-Better-Chance-5761513.php

New Canaan Mom Looks To Raise Lyme Disease Awareness Through Field Hockey

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan's Cameron Buzzeo is capitalizing on her love of field hockey to bring awareness to the dangers of Lyme disease in an event dubbed "Sticks Against Ticks."



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-mom-looks-raise-lyme-disease-awareness-through-field-hockey

Community Theatre Cast Takes a Bow

... Tisch, Jeffrey Wyant and Deborah Burke, David Michael Tate of Milford, Melody Cochran of Norwalk, Rick Stewart of New Canaan and Matt Catalano of Stratford. "I'm Not Rappaport" runs to Oct. 5. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/community_theatre_cast_takes_a_bow/

Thursday, September 18, 2014

$7.5K Necklace Among $34,000 in Jewelry Stolen from New Canaan Home

A 72-year-old man and his wife reported jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars was missing from their home on Thayer Pond Road. There was no sign of a break-in and nothing was mentioned in the police report about workers being in the house.



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Y and Coach Mike Evans to Host Griffin Conway Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament September 30

The New Canaan YMCA and New Canaan High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach, Mike Evans, will be hosting a special 3-on-3 basketball clinic and tournament in memory of Griffin Conway. Conway passed away suddenly in 2013 at the age of 22 and was a long-time Y-Ball participant who promoted sportsmanship and teamwork not only with his teams, but in the overall league as well.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/y-and-coach-mike-evans-host-griffin-conway-memorial-3-3-basketball-tournament-september-30?

In the Kitchen: Pumpkin Seed Pesto Quesadillas

Food Writer/Columnist Jenn Press Arata shows us how to make Rosemary Sweet Potato, Cheddar and Black Bean Quesadillas with Spiced Pumpkin Seed Pesto. Arata has a monthly column in Darien News and New Canaan News.



via New Canaan Newswire http://wtnh.com/2014/09/18/in-the-kitchen-pumpkin-seed-pesto-quesadillas/

Girls swimming / Ludlowe underclassmen making a big splash

... going on," Peck said. "We are in such an extremely difficult and competitive league with Greenwich and Darien and New Canaan and ... we're not there yet. Those teams are huge and they have talent galore and we're building to get there but we're not ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Girls-swimming-Ludlowe-underclassmen-making-a-5764930.php

Police: Man violated protective order

Jason C. Kempf , 37, of 123 Forest St., New Canaan, was arrested Sept. 10 on a charge of criminal violation of a protective order.



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Man charged for trying to pass fake oxycodone prescription

Police have arrested a man they said tried to buy oxycodone at a New Canaan pharmacy using a fraudulent prescription. David LaFrance , 33, of 121 Towne St., Stamford, was arrested Sept.



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Jason C. Kempf, 37, of 123 Forest St., New Canaan, was arrested Sept. 10 on a charge of criminal violation of a protective order.



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... going on," Peck said. "We are in such an extremely difficult and competitive league with Greenwich and Darien and New Canaan and ... we're not there yet. Those teams are huge and they have talent galore and we're building to get there but we're not ...



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Police have arrested a man they said tried to buy oxycodone at a New Canaan pharmacy using a fraudulent prescription. David LaFrance, 33, of 121 Towne St., Stamford, was arrested Sept.



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... When bought new, hockey gear can cost several hundred, or even thousand, dollars. With that in mind, three New Canaan brothers, who were raised playing the sport, looked at their garage one day and realized they had accumulated too much equipment ...



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Buzzeo to fight Lyme disease with "Sticks against Ticks"

New Canaan native Cameron Buzzeo will host the first annual Daughters vs. Fathers field hockey game on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dunning Stadium.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/articleGallery/Buzzeo-to-fight-Lyme-disease-with-Sticks-against-5759383.php

New Canaan brothers help kids get into hockey

... and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Charlie Tait, left, during a game for the New Canaan Winter Club Hockey in winter 2014. Charlie and his brothers -- all New Canaan, Conn., residents -- have started a non-profit, ...



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New Canaan/Darien drops third straight to Trumbull

The New Canaan/Darien Senior Legion summer baseball team took on Trumbull for the third straight day on Wednesday afternoon, and the for the third straight day, New Canaan/Darien lost a competitive game, this time being blanked by a score of 2-0 at Trumbull High School . Trumbull starting pitcher C.J. Angelo was in control all afternoon, expertly mixing his pitches to keep the New Canaan/Darien lineup off balance.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-Darien-drops-third-straight-to-Trumbull-1447602.php

Story Of How Stamford Cops Helped Autistic Man Will Go National On 'NBC'

... with the mugging victim, Patrick Kogut, 27, and his mother, Irena. "NBC Nightly News" anchor Bran Williams, a New Canaan resident, noticed the story and was intrigued by it, Connelly said. Kogut was walking to the Stamford Town Center on the ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/story-how-stamford-cops-helped-autistic-man-will-go-national-nbc

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

New Canaan Business Spotlight: Meet Caren Forbes

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that's the belief behind this new, exciting series we're kicking off at Patch - to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.



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Staples sophomore Lydia Shaw charged towards the New Canaan goal in the dying seconds of their FCIAC girls soccer showdown on Wednesday afternoon at Loeffler Field. With the scored tied 1-1, Shaw, with four goals in her last two games, fired a low shot that seemed destined to give the Wreckers their fourth straight win to start the season.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/Staples-and-New-Canaan-girls-soccer-battle-to-1-1-5762923.php

November opening anticipated for newest CVS store in Stamford

... retailers, according to Craig Johnson , president of Customer Growth Partners , a retail consulting firm in New Canaan. "Nineteen percent of the American economy is spent on health-related issues," he said, noting pharmacy-chain stores have ...



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... retailers, according to Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, a retail consulting firm in New Canaan. "Nineteen percent of the American economy is spent on health-related issues," he said, noting pharmacy-chain stores have ...



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Staples and New Canaan girls soccer teams battle to 1-1 tie

Staples sophomore Lydia Shaw charged towards the New Canaan goal in the dying seconds of their FCIAC girls soccer showdown on Wednesday afternoon at Loeffler Field. With the scored tied 1-1, Shaw, with four goals in her last two games, fired a low shot that seemed destined to give the Wreckers their fourth straight win to start the season.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-and-New-Canaan-girls-soccer-teams-battle-5762931.php

Wood reported stolen from New Canaan residence

The homeowner called police at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 to report that the wood was taken from his lawn sometime between the evening of Sept.



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New Canaan Assessor Sebastian Caldarella at a Town Council meeting Jan. 29, 2014.

The taxpayers, all of whom had previously appealed to the town's Board of Assessment Appeals , claim their assessments are "grossly excessive, disproportionate and unlawful." At least half of the properties in the lawsuits are valued at more than $2 million.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Taxpayers-sue-town-over-excessive-assessment-5762311.php

Limits On Tax-Free Lifetime Gifts Projected To Rise For 2015

I'm an associate editor at Forbes, reporting on personal finance from my outpost in a Modernist house in New Canaan, Conn. I have a law degree, and I write about how to build, manage and enjoy your family's wealth.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2014/09/17/limits-on-tax-free-lifetime-gifts-projected-to-rise-for-2015/

New Canaan: YMCA Awarding Funds for Community Improvement Projects

Impacting change in your community is often a group effort. Whether it's a local youth sports team, a few co-workers or a school or church group, millions of volunteers take time out of their day each week to give something back to their community.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-ymca-awarding-funds-community-improvement-projects?

New Canaan Homes for Rent

Here's Zillow.com's list of New Canaan homes for rent :



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Rams volleyball comes back to top Warde

New Canaan's Gracie Castle bumps the ball to a teammate during the fourth set of the Rams' game agianst Fairfield Warde on Monday, September 15, at New Canaan High School.



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Anniversary fundraiser Oct. 4 for A Better Chance New Canaan

Harry French, of Henry C. Reid & Son jewelers, donated an 18-karat white gold and diamond ring, valued at $3,200, as a raffle prize to benefit A Better Chance of New Canaan. Raffle tickets are available at the Henry C. Reid & Son, 72 Elm St., or by emailing candacecurran50@gmail.com or burgera@msn.com.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Anniversary-fundraiser-Oct-4-for-A-Better-Chance-5761513.php

YMCA's 5th Annual Family Dinner Night is Friday, Sept. 26

The busy fall season is officially underway with school back in session and fall sports/programs in full swing. The New Canaan YMCA and New Canaan Youth Services Department will continue their successful Family Dinner program this year and will kick off the first dinner of the 2014-2015 school year on Friday, Sept.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/5th-annual-family-dinner-night?

Lyme Research Alliance to Host 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Greenwich

... diseases. "We are proud to be part of this great event and to be able to support this important cause," said New Canaan's Robert Bel Bruno, a Golf Committee member. "Plus we're thrilled to be holding the tournament again at Stanwich, a course that ...



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Colonial Day in New Canaan Kicks Off 125th Anniversary

The New Canaan Historical Society will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong celebration of programs and activities, including their family-oriented Colonial Day, Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the grounds of the Historical Society. Colonial Day will kick off with a costumed Fife & Drum corps, military drill, spinning and weaving exhibitions, Colonial games and activities such as candle-making and quill writing, Colonial dances, general store, and refreshments.



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Harry French, of Henry C. Reid & Son jewelers, donated an 18-karat white gold and diamond ring, valued at $3,200, as a raffle prize to benefit A Better Chance of New Canaan. Raffle tickets are available at the Henry C. Reid & Son, 72 Elm St., or by emailing candacecurran50@gmail.com or burgera@msn.com.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Anniversary-fundraiser-Oct-4-for-A-Better-Chance-5761513.php

Jewelry stolen from home on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan

About $100,000 worth of jewelry was taken from a home on New Norwalk Road. They say the person stole the jewelry from the master bedroom between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday.



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New Canaan Woman Reports $100K In Jewelry Stolen From Home

A woman who returned home to find her master bedroom had been "tossed" reported that about $100,000 worth of jewelry was missing, police told the New Canaan Advertiser . The resident of New Norwalk Road reported the jewelry was stolen while she was out of the house Friday, Sept.



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New Canaan Alumni, Old Timers Association Host Picnic

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan's sports heroes of the past will be honored at the New Canaan Alumni Association/New Canaan Old Timers Association annual picnic at Waveny House.



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