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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Go to the Head of the Class -- New Canaan Student Achievements

These students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester: Mitchell A. DiPanni has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England University where he is majoring in history. Michael B. Dicosmo , a member of the Class of 2018, is the son of Mary DiCosmo and Bruno DiCosmo and attended New Canaan High School.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/go-head-class-new-canaan-student-achievements?

Blue Wave Ski Team races after Blizzard Juno

The Darien High School Ski Team raced after the Blizzard Juno on fresh packed powder snow against high school ski teams representing Amity, Greenwich, Hopkins, Litchfield, New Canaan, and St. Luke's at the Mt. Southington Ski Area.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/blue-wave-ski-team-races-after-blizzard-juno-0?

New Canaan Student Named To James Madison University Dean's List

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan resident Keri Elizabeth DeTullio has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.



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New Canaan Man Gets 13 Years In Prison For Running Ponzi Scheme

A 45-year-old former New Canaan man who ran a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of hundreds of millions of dollars was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in federal prison. Francisco Illarramendi also was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to three years of supervised release.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/new-canaan-man-gets-13-years-prison-running-ponzi-scheme

Friday, January 30, 2015

New Canaan Man Victim of a Craigslist Scam, Police Say

New Canaan police say a 47-year-old resident reported that he was the victim of a Craigslist scam last week. The victim was selling a motorcycle vest on Craigslist and listed the item for $100.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-man-victim-craigslist-scam-police-say?

New Canaan Woman's Unlocked Car Broken Into, Credit Cards Taken, Cops Say

New Canaan police say a 26-year-old resident reported that her vehicle was entered into while parked in her driveway on White Oak Share Road sometime between Jan. 20, 3 p.m., and Jan. 21, noon. The vehicle was not locked.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-womans-unlocked-car-broken-credit-cards-taken-cops-say?

Latest Part-Time Job Openings in and near New Canaan

This job creates the Starbucks Experience for... Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage , a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., operates approximately 50 offices with... _Job Summary and Mission_ This position contributes to Starbucks success by assisting the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts.This job deploys... We are in need of a babysitter for roughly 8-10 or so hours/week after school with the possibility for more hours when summer is... demonstrations and sampling events.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/latest-part-time-job-openings-and-near-new-canaan?

New Canaan Facing Below Zero Wind Chills, Possible Significant Snow on Sunday

... during this time between 15-25 mph and gusts could exceed 45-50 mph, the National Weather Service. Sign up for New Canaan Patch news alerts to stay on top of the latest weather developments and more, by clicking here . On Thursday the National ...



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Mary O. Soltes, 90; Active Member of St. Bridget of Ireland Church; Long-Time Stamford Resident

... She is survived by her loving children, David A. Soltes (JoAnn) of Milford, Andrew J. Soltes, Sr. (Eileen) of New Canaan, Jeffrey C. Soltes of Palm Coast, FL, Patricia S. Conte (Ralph) of Wilton, fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/mary-o-soltes-90-active-member-st-bridget-ireland-church-long-time-stamford-resident?

7 Tax Time Retirement Savings Tricks

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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Overnight Snow Causes Delay For New Canaan Schools

Schools in New Canaan are on a two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 30, due to road conditions after an overnight snowfall.



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New Canaan Ranked Second Best High School In Connecticut

New Canaan High School was ranked the second-best public high school in Connecticut by education research website, Niche, partially due to its highly rated academics and teachers. New Canaan High excelled in nearly every category, earning an A+ rating in academics, teachers grade and health and safety.



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New Canaan Students Engage In Experimental Courses At Pomfret School

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan residents who attend the Pomfret School recently completed experimental courses that took them beyond the classroom.



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Francisco Illarramendi, of New Canaan, former head of Michael Kenwood Group in Stamford, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday for his role in a Ponzi scheme that bilked millions from investors. Photo: Ned Gerard, ST Four years after pleading guilty to five charges stemming from what prosecutors call the largest Ponzi scheme uncovered in Connecticut, the former owner and operator of several Stamford-based hedge funds was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/business/article/New-Canaan-man-gets-13-years-for-Ponzi-scheme-6049547.php

New Canaan Joins Regional Planning Group's Meeting On Transportation Issues

The South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8:15 a.m. to discuss transportation and nontransportation policy, programs and projects that concern the region. The meeting will be held at the Western Connecticut Council of Governments offices, 3rd Floor, Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. The SWRMPO includes the chief elected officials of the South Western Region's eight towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton, and the directors of the region's transit districts.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/business/regional-planning-group-meets-stamford-transportation-issues

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Stamford Hedge Fund Adviser Gets 13 Years In Jail For Running Ponzi Scheme

A 45-year-old former New Canaan man who ran a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of hundreds of millions of dollars was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in federal prison. Francisco Illarramendi also was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to three years of supervised release.



via New Canaan Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/new-canaan-man-gets-13-years-prison-running-ponzi-scheme

Ex-New Canaan Resident Receives 13-Year Jail Sentence for Hedge Fund Ponzi Scheme

A hedge fund manager who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme that bilked hundreds of millions of dollars from investors and creditors was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in prison. Francisco Illarramendi, 45, a former New Canaan resident who ran the operation out of Stamford-based funds, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 156 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/ex-new-canaan-resident-receives-13-year-jail-sentence-hedge-fund-ponzi-scheme?

New Canaan man gets 13 years for Ponzi scheme

Francisco Illarramendi, of New Canaan, former head of Michael Kenwood Group in Stamford, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday for his role in a Ponzi scheme that bilked millions from investors. Photo: Ned Gerard, ST Four years after pleading guilty to five charges stemming from what prosecutors call the largest Ponzi scheme uncovered in Connecticut, the former owner and operator of several Stamford-based hedge funds was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/New-Canaan-man-gets-13-years-for-Ponzi-scheme-6049547.php

New Canaan man gets 13 years for Ponzi scheme

Francisco Illarramendi, of New Canaan, former head of Michael Kenwood Group in Stamford, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday for his role in a Ponzi scheme that bilked millions from investors. Four years after pleading guilty to five charges stemming from what prosecutors call the largest Ponzi scheme uncovered in Connecticut, the former owner and operator of several Stamford-based hedge funds was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on Thursday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/New-Canaan-man-gets-13-years-for-Ponzi-scheme-6049547.php

Mary Soltes, 90, Of Stamford

... Seniors. She is survived by her children, David A. Soltes (JoAnn) of Milford; Andrew J. Soltes, Sr. (Eileen) of New Canaan; Jeffrey C. Soltes of Palm Coast, Fla.; Patricia S. Conte (Ralph) of Wilton; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-soltes-90-stamford

Venezuelan hedge fund manager gets 13 years for fraud scheme

... the money, Judge Stefan Underhill noted the defendant took $20 million for himself, building a $5 million home in New Canaan. He said Illarramendi, after pleading guilty, also disregarded an asset freeze by using a tax refund to pay off his ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/business/energy/article/Venezuelan-hedge-fund-manager-to-be-sentenced-in-6047647.php

Upstart is Uplifting for Joanne Nielsen

... Upstart was foaled at Nielsen's Sunnyfield Farm near Bedford, N.Y., which is between White Plains, N.Y., and New Canaan, Conn. "He was very handsome; clearly the best-looking one from our crop that year," Nielsen said. "Our goal is to have eight ...



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New Canaan Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Running Massive Ponzi Scheme

... issue that has ignited controversy around the country. (Photo Illustration by Alex Wong/Getty Images) A New Canaan investment adviser will spend 13 years in prison for running a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded clients and companies of up to ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/New-Canaan-Man-Sentenced-to-13-Years-for-Running-Massive-Ponzi-Scheme-290237611.html

Traffic Alert: Crash Closes Part of Merritt Parkway in New Canaan

The right lane is closed on the southbound side of the parkway, between Exits 38 and 37, according to the report. The crash was reported at 2:37 p.m.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/traffic-alert-crash-closes-part-merritt-parkway-new-canaan?

Police Investigating Graffiti Complaint at Baskin Robbins

New Canaan police say in a release that the owner of Baskin Robbins at 103 Main Street reported graffiti on the rear door of the store. The owner said one of her employees alerted her that someone spray-painted the letters SLI on the door in black, police said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/police-investigating-graffiti-complaint-baskin-robbins?

Venezuelan hedge fund manager gets 13 years in prison

Nearly four years after he confessed to running a massive fraud scheme, a former hedge fund manager is expected to be sentenced in a Connecticut case that had its biggest fallout in Venezuela, where the state oil company had hundreds of millions of dollars invested with the disgraced financier. As the director of several funds in Stamford, prosecutors say Illarramendi lied repeatedly to investors and creditors as he tried to cover up investment losses exceeding half a billion dollars, taking $20 million for himself including $5 million to build a lavish home in New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/business/energy/article/Venezuelan-hedge-fund-manager-to-be-sentenced-in-6047647.php

Town Players of New Canaan Presents Stage II: 'Image' by Jack Rushen

The Town Players of New Canaan present the next presentation in its Stage II Series: a reading of "Image" by Jack Rushen. "Image" won 1st place in the 2014 Julie Harris Playwriting Competition, a competition by the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild geared towards discovering new theatrical works and to encourage established or emerging writers to create quality works for the theatre.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/tpnc-presents-stage-ii-image-jack-rushen?

Video: Second Annual Galaxy of Gourmets to Benefit STAR Inc.

... and development disabilities since 1952. Its efforts reach people throughout Norwalk, Wesport, Weston, Wilton, New Canaan and Darien. STAR Director of Philanthropy Peter Saverine says the organization hopes to raise over $5,000 from the event. "It's ...



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Just Listed: 59 Fairty Drive New Canaan, CT 06840

Come view this property during its open house on Friday, February 27 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/just-listed-59-fairty-drive-new-canaan-ct-06840

Westport Boasts 5 Elementary Schools In State's Top 10

... education research website. Saugatuck was the highest-ranking Westport school,, coming in at No. 4 overall behind New Canaan's South, East and West Elementary schools. Kings Highway was next on the list at No. 5 followed by Coleytown at No. 6, ...



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New Canaan Boasts Top Three Elementary Schools In Connecticut

New Canaan's South School was rated as the top elementary school in Connecticut, followed by the East and West Schools for a clean sweep of the top three spots in a ranking released by education research website, Niche.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-boasts-top-three-elementary-schools-connecticut

Children From New Canaan Church Volunteering At Shelter In Stamford

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Some of the youngest members of The Congregational Church of New Canaan will be traveling to Stamford to prepare and serve the evening meal at Inspirica's emergency and transitional shelters.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/children-new-canaan-church-volunteering-shelter-stamford

Venezuelan hedge fund manager to be sentenced in huge fraud

Nearly four years after he confessed to running a massive fraud scheme, a former hedge fund manager is expected to be sentenced in a Connecticut case that had its biggest fallout in Venezuela, where the state oil company had hundreds of millions of dollars invested with the disgraced financier. As the director of several funds in Stamford, prosecutors say Illarramendi lied repeatedly to investors and creditors as he tried to cover up investment losses exceeding half a billion dollars, taking $20 million for himself including $5 million to build a lavish home in New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/energy/article/Venezuelan-hedge-fund-manager-to-be-sentenced-in-6047647.php

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

New Canaan firefighters honored in ceremony

The last full memory Michael Bivona Jr. has of driving on Silvermine Road in the late afternoon of October 30 is his car being struck head on by a BMW . On a recent night, Bivona, 18, got a chance to thank New Canaan firefighters for the slow and painstaking extrication effort to free his badly pinned body from his heavily damaged compact car and avoid inflicting further injury.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-firefighters-honored-in-ceremony-6046054.php

Kiwanis hears ABCs of opportunity

The ABC House of New Canaan provides local housing, academic, financial and social support for as many as eight scholarship students from neighboring New York and Connecticut towns, allowing them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the New Canaan school system and community. Graduates of ABC have gone on to attend major universities, as well as take advantage of opportunities that the program provides them.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Kiwanis-hears-ABCs-of-opportunity-6045774.php

Bands rock the house at New Canaan's Outback

The Verticals, made up of Nevan McCann , Jimmy Conroy Erik Cohen and James Hilton , was one offour local acts performing at the recent band night at Outback in New Canaan. Photo: Contributed Photo Darien's Libby Knowlton was one of four local acts that recently played in front of a packed house at Outback in New Canaan.



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New Canaan firefighters honored in ceremony

The last full memory Michael Bivona Jr. has of driving on Silvermine Road in the late afternoon of October 30 is his car being struck head on by a BMW. On a recent night, Bivona, 18, got a chance to thank New Canaan firefighters for the slow and painstaking extrication effort to free his badly pinned body from his heavily damaged compact car and avoid inflicting further injury.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-firefighters-honored-in-ceremony-6046054.php

New Canaan Outback extends Women in Transition series

... series will be run in partnership with Kathy McShane, managing director of Ladies Who Launch. Simmons said, "The New Canaan Outback is committed to offering programs that are beneficial to women who are attempting to navigate back into the corporate ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-Outback-extends-Women-in-Transition-6046038.php

Bands rock the house at New Canaan's Outback

The Verticals, made up of Nevan McCann , Jimmy Conroy Erik Cohen and James Hilton , was one offour local acts performing at the recent band night at Outback in New Canaan. Darien's Libby Knowlton was one of four local acts that recently played in front of a packed house at Outback in New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Bands-rock-the-house-at-New-Canaan-s-Outback-6046036.php

Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in New Canaan and Nearby

... skill set. We recruit and place our professionals...7 hours ago from Fairfield County Jobs NEWN2 Publishing - New Canaan, CTJob Description: Join the 17th Fastest Growing Private Media Company in the Country 421% Growth over the last 3 years 2011 & ...



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It's been nearly four years in the making, but barring any unforeseen circumstances Francisco Illarramendi will hear his federal prison sentence Thursday for a multimillion fraud that included a Venezuelan pension fund. The former 45-year-old Michael Kenwood hedge fund operator from New Canaan faces up to 70 years in prison for bilking millions from investors, while filling his pockets with at least 20 of those millions through an elaborate Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors claim was the largest ever uncovered in the state.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Twelve-years-sought-for-Illarramendi-6043773.php

Bridgeport Photographer Shares His Methods At New Canaan Exhibit

He will be explaining his processes at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Some of his work is displayed there as part of the Carriage Barn's 35th Annual Photography Show, "History and Process," through Feb. 8. The artist, who admits to owning hundreds of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries, said he's currently working with a 1907 Century View camera. He also uses cameras he has made, everything from sophisticated instruments to shoe boxes with a pinhole in them.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/bridgeport-photographer-shares-his-methods-new-canaan-exhibit

New Canaan Restaurant Honors Poet With Food, Scotch

Boulevard 18 will honor Scottish poet Robert Burns by hosting a dinner and scotch tasting on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-restaurant-honors-poet-food-scotch

Care Manager At New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Manages 'Unthinkable' Issues

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Managing a loved one's care can be overwhelming, to say the least.



via New Canaan Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/care-manager-new-canaans-waveny-lifecare-manages-unthinkable-issues

Officials seek 12-year sentence in fraud case

A Venezuelan financier who ran a massive fraud scheme used investment funds as personal piggy banks to support a lavish lifestyle, including a $5 million home on Connecticut's Gold Coast, prosecutors said in a memo urging a federal judge to sentence him to at least 12 years in prison. The New Canaan home built by Francisco Illarramendi is so big, it was impossible for him and court officials to arrange for electronic monitoring that would cover the entire house, prosecutors said in the filing Monday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.theday.com/state-news/20150128/officials-seek-12-year-sentence-in-fraud-case

FirstService Residential Expands Market-Leading Position in Texas...

... m . The company that placed this press release with PRWeb is responsible for its content. It is not edited by the New Canaan News.



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New Canaan Schools To Open On Two-Hour Delay Wednesday

All New Canaan public schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after being closed Tuesday due to the nor'easter.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-schools-open-two-hour-delay-wednesday

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Obama Flip-flop Spares 529 College Savings Plans

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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Decision on New Canaan Public Schools Made

Schools were closed Tuesday because of a significant snowstorm that dumped between almost one foot and two feet of snow in the state.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/decision-new-canaan-public-schools-made?

New Canaan 7th Grade Girls Win Sixth Consecutive Game

The New Canaan 7th grade girls team continued their winning ways Friday night with a hard-fought 36-33 victory on the road against Stamford. Shooting guard Katie Dunn came out on fire, quickly scoring 8 points, including an impressive crossover that left her defender grasping at air.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-7th-grade-girls-win-sixth-consecutive-game?

New Canaan Panel Examines College Admission Trends

Competitive Edge College Advisors of New Canaan is sponsoring a panel discussion to examine current trends in college Admissions. The event will be held at the Outback Teen Center on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The discussion will cover the difference between early decision versus regular decision, financial aid and merit scholarships, athletics and other extracurricular activities, and the GPA, SAT and ACT importance in the admissions process.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-panel-examines-college-admission-trends

A Sliver of Light: Paintings, Poems, and Stories

... her subject matter. Drought Nebel was educated at Bennington College, in Vermont and at the Silvermine Guild, in New Canaan, Conn. She paints and shows her art with the Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society , the New Haven Paint & Clay Club , the ...



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12-year sentence sought in massive Connecticut fraud scheme

... say Illarramendi took $20 million of the money for himself, using some of it to build a $5 million home in New Canaan. The 45-year-old Illarramendi pleaded guilty in 2011 several counts of fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Prosecutors say he ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://wtnh.com/2015/01/27/12-year-sentence-sought-in-massive-connecticut-fraud-scheme/

Feeling Housebound? Walter Stewart's In New Canaan Reopens

Are you sick of being stuck in the house? Can you get your car out of the driveway? Do you need more milk? Walter Stewart's Market in New Canaan has reopened Tuesday morning for all your shopping needs.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/feeling-housebound-walter-stewarts-new-canaan-reopens

Light Snow Continues In New Canaan As Storm Begins To Depart

Light snow will continue to fall in Fairfield County on Tuesday as a Nor'easter begins to exit the region, the National Weather Service said. Light snow will remain in the area for the morning with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible in some parts of Fairfield County.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/light-snow-continues-fairfield-county-storm-begins-depart

Chris Crofton, Advice King: My Daughter Likes One Direction

... on MTV screaming about people coming inside her "Sugar Walls." I know Phil Collins isn't goth or anything, but in New Canaan, Conn., "In the Air Tonight" sounded ominous. First off, I thought he sounded Hispanic. I grew up in the whitest town in the ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2015/01/27/chris-crofton-advice-king-my-daughter-likes-one-direction

New manager of clinical services offers HOPE and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Erin Tishman knows a lot about grief.



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New manager of clinical services offers Hope and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Erin Tishman, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for Darien and New Canaan for Family Centers, has a Bacheloris of Arts in Psychology from St. Michaelis College and holds a Masteris in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/New-manager-of-clinical-services-offers-Hope-and-6042485.php

New Canaan Student Makes Dean's List At University Of Dayton

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan resident Taylor White has been named to the Dean's List for the 2014 fall semester at the University of Dayton.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-student-makes-deans-list-university-dayton

New manager of clinical services offers Hope and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Photo: Contributed Photo Erin Tishman, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for Darien and New Canaan for Family Centers, has a Bacheloris of Arts in Psychology from St. Michaelis College and holds a Masteris in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/New-manager-of-clinical-services-offers-Hope-and-6042485.php

New manager of clinical services offers HOPE and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Photo: Contributed Photo Erin Tishman knows a lot about grief.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-manager-of-clinical-services-offers-HOPE-and-6042481.php

Monday, January 26, 2015

New Canaan Schools Closed On Tuesday Due To Nor'easter

All New Canaan public schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to the snowy nor'easter blowing across the state.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-schools-closed-tuesday-due-noreaster

Town Wants No Cars Parked on Streets, Municipal Lots Are Free of Charge

... accordingly. It is anticipated that First Selectman Mallozzi will declare a State of Emergency for the Town of New Canaan at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2015. In anticipation of this declaration, please move all cars off of the roadways immediately. Cars ...



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Metro-North Railroad prepares for blizzard

As the first blizzard in nearly two years heads for Connecticut and the rest of the metro area, Metro-North Railroad is preparing for the worst as 18 to 24 inches are expected along the New Haven Line and its branch lines to New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury. Extra engineers and signal maintainers are being called in, the railroad announced on Monday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.milfordmirror.com/27386/metro-north-railroad-prepares-for-blizzard/

St. Luke's Closing Early, Cancels Tuesday Classes

St. Luke's School in New Canaan will close at 12:30 Monday due to the snow. The school will also be closed on Tuesday.



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Obama: Abolish Workplace Child Care FSAs

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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New Canaan Blizzard 2015 Storm Coverage: What You Need to Know About...

This page on New Canaan Patch will keep you up to date with everything we can find about the Monday-Tuesday storm in connection with New Canaan. If it isn't reported on fully here, you'll find a link here to more information elsewhere.



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New Canaan Resident Named To Dean's List At Western New England University

Mitchell A. DiPanni of New Canaan has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England for the fall semester of 2014.



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Median Home Sale Price Rises 9% In Darien In 2014

The median sale price for single-family homes jumped significantly in 2014 in Stamford, Darien and New Canaan, bucking a countywide trend. For the fourth quarter, Stamford saw an increase of 10 percent in home sales compared with the same period in 2013.



via New Canaan Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/median-sale-prices-rise-stamford-darien-new-canaan

American Heart Association Presents CPR Certification In New Canaan

Sung Pak of Body Mechanics at Halo Studios will be offering a hands-on CPR class where residents will learn basic life support and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.



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Decision Made for Monday on New Canaan Public Schools

All New Canaan Public Schools students will be dismissed on Monday by 1:05 p.m., according to the school district website. High school and middle school students in Grades 7 and 8 dismissed at 11:30 a.m., Saxe 5th and 6th graders dismissed at 12:20 p.m., elementary school students at South School out at 12:15 p.m. and students at East and West elementary schools dismissed at 1:05 p.m., according to the school district website.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/storm-leads-early-dismissal-monday-new-canaan-public-schools?

Storm Leads to Early Dismissal Monday for Darien Schools

... ol district website. Other public school districts dismissing students early on Monday include Stamford, Norwalk, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston and Fairfield, according to WFSB-TV .



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Storm Leads to Early Dismissal Monday for Norwalk Public Schools

... to the announcement. Other public school districts dismissing students early on Monday include Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Wilton, Weston and Fairfield, according to WFSB-TV . IMPORTANT NOTE: If weather predictions change overnight, a decision may ...



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Sunday, January 25, 2015

'Crippling and Potentially Historic Blizzard' Takes Aim at New Canaan

Calling it a "crippling and potentially historic blizzard" the National Weather Service is advising against traveling from Monday evening through Tuesday because a blizzard is forecast to potentially dump up to 30 inches of snow on New Canaan. The National Weather Service just scrapped its Blizzard Watch and replaced it with a Blizzard Warning, which begins at 1 p.m. Monday and runs until midnight.



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Photos: Weekend snowstorm

... Jan 24, 2015. Jack Shaw, 7, of Rye Brook, N.Y., lets out a scream as he takes a... Photo-7431899.101732 - New Canaan News A snow-covered statue of a bear on Pemberwick Road during the winter storm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Saturday morning, Jan 24, ...



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Warning, New Canaan: 'Potentially Historic Winter Storm' Approaches

New Canaan could get anywhere from 14 to 24 inches of snow from Monday afternoon through midnight on Tuesday/Wednesday from a "potentially historic winter storm," according to the National Weather service, which has issued a "Blizzard Watch" for metropolitan New York and southern New England. "Potentially historic winter storm to impact the area from late Monday into Tuesday," the weather service says at the top of its Blizzard Watch statement .



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Saturday, January 24, 2015

FBI helps town crack down on identy thefts

A surge of identity thefts in New Canaan represents the shifting nature of crime in the town, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said at an informal lunch with his command staff and members of the community. "They've been a great partner," he said of the FBI, which recently helped New Canaan police track down five suspects in a November 2013 smash-and-grab jewelry store burglary downtown.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/FBI-helps-town-crack-down-on-identy-thefts-6037921.php

FBI helps town crack down on identy thefts

A surge of identity thefts in New Canaan represents the shifting nature of crime in the town, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said at an informal lunch with his command staff and members of the community. "They've been a great partner," he said of the FBI, which recently helped New Canaan police track down five suspects in a November 2013 smash-and-grab jewelry store burglary downtown.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FBI-helps-town-crack-down-on-identy-thefts-6037921.php

Coastal Orthopaedics Expands Surgical Team

Coastal Orthopaedics with offices in Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien and Westport is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Mark J. Fletcher to their surgical team. Dr. Fletcher was formerly the founding partner of a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic in Eugene, Oregon.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/coastal-orthopaedics-expands-surgical-team?

ABC House President Describes Program to New Canaan Kiwanis

The ABC House of New Canaan provides local housing, academic, financial and social support for as many as eight scholarship students from neighboring New York and Connecticut towns, allowing them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the New Canaan school system and community. Graduates of ABC have gone on to attend major universities, as well as take advantage of opportunities that the program provides them.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/abc-house-offers-better-chance?

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Hiring of Chief Strategic Officer

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. has announced that Christopher Gruseke has joined the Company and its Bank subsidiary as Chief Strategic Officer. He was a founding investor and Director of Bankwell Financial Group's predecessors, BNC Financial Group, Inc., and The Bank of New Canaan.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/bankwell-financial-group-reports-hiring-chief-strategic-officer?

Children and Adults Photography Workshops at the Carriage Barn Arts Center

... for CBAC Family members and above, $20 for non-members. The workshops are sponsored by Gen Re, Kiwanis Club of New Canaan, Newcomers Club of New Canaan, and the Rotary Club of New Canaan. Sunday, January 25, 2 -3:30pm: Photo Explorations In this ...



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New Controller Appointed At Waveny Life Care Network In New Canaan

Tucker will provide additional oversight of the nonprofit organization's accounting department and perform as second in command for Chief Financial Officer Shaun Powell. She will also play a role in managing Waveny's forthcoming transition to an electronic medical records system.



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Friday, January 23, 2015

Astorino Appoints New Westchester County Mental Health Commissioner

... athletes who have sustained concussions. Herceg is also a consultant psychologist to Silver Hospital in New Canaan, CT. "We spent months searching for the best candidate and we found that person in Dr. Mark Herceg," said Astorino. "Mark's experience ...



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Westport White Barn Concerns to Go to Norwalk

... P&Z Director Larry Bradley, P&Z Chair Chip Stephens, and Commissioner Al Gratrix. The proposed development by the New Canaan-based Fieber Group, which had representatives at the meeting, includes construction of 21 clustered houses, each 3,300 ...



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Dr Mark J. Fletcher joins Coastal Orthopaedics

Coastal Orthopaedics with offices in Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien and Westport is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Mark J. Fletcher to their surgical team. Dr. Fletcher was formerly the founding partner of a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic in Eugene, Oregon.



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Watch out for Ice Saturday on New Canaan Roads

A wintry mess is in store for Saturday in New Canaan and the surrounding area, with snow, freezing rain, rain and more snow as temperatures hover near the freezing point and ice forms on roadways, according to the National Weather Service. From 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday, the weather service expects just over four inches of snow to fall on New Canaan , about half an inch of rain and almost an inch of freezing rain, according to this Web page .



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/watch-out-ice-saturday-new-canaan-roads?

New Canaan YMCA swimmers believe in the 'Buddy' system

Young swimmers Brooks Wunderlich and Will Wunderlich are mentored by Richard Ettinger and Jordan Jang during Big Buddy Practice at the New Canaan YMCA. Photo: Contributed Photo Meghan Egan and Jordan Lewitt take part in the recent Big Buddy Practice at the New Canaan YMCA.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/New-Canaan-YMCA-swimmers-believe-in-the-Buddy-6030604.php

New Canaan's Carriage Barn Arts Center Taking Entries For Spectrum Show

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Entries are now being taken for SPECTRUM: 26th Annual Show being held at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan from Saturday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 29. Artwork in all media, except photography, will be considered.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/events/new-canaans-carriage-barn-arts-center-taking-entries-spectrum-show

New Canaan Police Use DNA Off Shoe To Nab Suspect In Car Break-In

New Canaan Police were able to track down a Bridgeport man suspected of robbery by using DNA found on a pair of shoes he left at the scene of the crime, according to the New Canaan Advertiser . Alvin Polchies, 38, broke into a car and stole a pair of shoes and left his old ones behind, the Advertiser said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/new-canaan-police-use-dna-shoe-nab-suspect-car-break

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and Near New Canaan

... related to the Global Entity Management...2 hours ago from General Electric NEWNew Canaan Public Schools - New Canaan, CTNew Canaan Public Schools Director of Finance and Operations The New Canaan Public School District is seeking a highly qualified ...



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Projected Snow Totals for New Canaan Now in for Saturday Storm

The National Weather Service says 3 to 5 inches of snow may fall on New Canaan on Saturday, with an undetermined amount falling earlier . Here's the daytime Saturday prediction from the weather service, specifically for New Canaan : "Snow before 3 p.m. [Saturday], then a chance of rain and snow.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/projected-snow-totals-darien-now-saturday-storm?

Panel to Discuss College Admission Trends Jan. 29 at The Outback

Current trends in College Admissions are the focus of a new Panel Discussion sponsored by Competitive Edge College Advisors of New Canaan at the Outback teen center on Thursday, January 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Representatives from five colleges and universities will discuss Early Decision versus Regular Decision, the Realities of Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships, the Role of Athletics and Extra-curricular activities, and the GPA, SAT/ACT importance/weighting in the admissions process. Panelists are admissions representatives from Dickinson College, Franklin & Marshall, Rhodes College, Union College and the University of Vermont.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/panel-discuss-college-admission-trends-jan-29-outback?

Fairfield Ludlowe's Matt Doyle. Citizen Athlete of the Week for Jan 23 issue

... a 6-3 start. ACCOMPLISHMENT: Scored five goals in a game against Trumbull and added three goals in a game against New Canaan. For the season, Edmonds has netted 29 goals and added six assists for the Mustangs. Coaches who wish to nominate a ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-Citizen-Athletes-of-the-Week-6033381.php

Darien ices New Canaan in FCIAC finals rematch

Darien's Jack Pardue takes a shot during Saturday's hockey game against New Canaan at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015. Photo: Lindsay Perry From left, New Canaan's Casey Begoon, Darien's Carter Joyce, and New Canaan's Drew Morris compete for control of the puck during Saturday's hockey game at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015.



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Fairfield Citizen Athletes of the Week

... a 6-3 start. ACCOMPLISHMENT: Scored five goals in a game against Trumbull and added three goals in a game against New Canaan. For the season, Edmonds has netted 29 goals and added six assists for the Mustangs. Coaches who wish to nominate a ...



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Senior-services group to meet Feb. 11

... as long as possible. It is patterned on the so-called "village" concept of established elder-service programs in New Canaan, Wilton and New Haven.



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House of the Week: Sun-Powered Luxury in New England

... for two years with designers and builders to complete the 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home. It sits on 4.5 acres outside New Canaan, CT and along the Rippowam River. In addition to its green attributes, the house is full of luxury touches, from radiant ...



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Look inside this rustic, sun-powered home

... designers and builders to complete the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home. It sits on 4.5 acres outside New Canaan, Connecticut and along the Rippowam River. In addition to its green attributes, the house is full of luxury touches, from ...



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GFA roundup: Boys basketball falls to Masters in double overtime

... and were victorious. Freshman Alexander Necakov sealed the win 11-5, 11-8, 11-8. The Dragons will next host New Canaan on Thursday, Jan 22. The Dragons came away with a 4-3 win over Holy Child. After winning the first three matches, the Dragons ...



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Athletes of the Week

... Bob Luckey Stamford-Westhill-Staples goalie Claire Parry makes a save in Stamford-Westhill-Staples' 7-3 win over New Canaan in the high school girls hockey game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. Photo: Tyler Sizemore ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Westport-News-Athletes-of-the-Week-6032278.php

Wilton Library Welcomes Winter With Show By Six Women Artists

... focusing on Chinese Brush Painting. Since then, she attends formal classes at the Silvermine School of Art in New Canaan, where she was awarded First Prize in Painting for her watercolor "Graceful Spirits" at the school's student show. She lives and ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/wilton-library-welcomes-winter-show-six-women-artists

Darien's Edward Tunick Serves Up Wine And Cheese For Last Day

... in the last few weeks with hugs and well wishes for us." Tunick grew up in Stamford and attended St. Luke's in New Canaan. He opened his first store in Avon in 1973 and moved it to its current location in 1976. He has been very active in the ...



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Fairfield Architect Honored On Magazine's 40-Under-40 List

... and Connecticut Magazine editors. Here is the list of locals on the list: Actress Allison Williams, 26, of New Canaan: She soared to new heights, acting, singing, dancing and flying - live - as Peter Pan in NBC's holiday musical last year. Founder ...



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Mixed Paddle Players Sought To Support New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare

The seventh annual Mixed Paddle Tournament to support Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan will be played on Saturday, Feb. 28. The tournament runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The tournament will be played at The Country Club of New Canaan, The Field Club, Waveny Courts and The Lake Club. The tournament is open to open, A and B level players.



via New Canaan Newswire http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/sports/mixed-paddle-players-sought-support-new-canaans-waveny-lifecare

Homegrown Terrorism Poses Big Threat, Says Connecticut's FBI Chief

The FBI is increasingly concerned about the "kid in the basement" as the agency seeks to counter people who are swayed by radical Islamic ideology, the FBI's chief in Connecticut said in a talk in New Canaan. "The kids in the basement who are on the Internet who are listening to ISIL, who are listening to Al-Qaeda, who are becoming radicalized here in the United States, American born," Patricia Ferrick said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/news/homegrown-terrorism-poses-big-threat-says-connecticuts-fbi-chief

New Canaan Community Foundation Hosting Annual Meeting At Waveny House

The schedule will include brief updates on the organization's accomplishments in 2014. Emily Tow Jackson of the Tow Foundation will be the keynote speaker.



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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Police: DNA, Fingerprints Result in January 2015 Arrest for September 2013 Burglary

Well, New Canaan police followed up by taking fingerprints and even DNA samples from the van, which had been parked in the Town Hall parking lot, and police say both pointed to a Bridgeport man who is now charged with the crime. Not only did Alvin Polchies, now 38, break into a contractor's van parked in the Locust Avenue and steal $9,700 worth of the man's tools.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/police-dna-fingerprints-result-january-2015-arrest-september-2013-burglary?

Lorraine Mattis, 86, Of Stamford

She is survived by her husband, Richard G. Mattis of Stamford; her daughter, Lynne Cooper of Florida; a sister in New Canaan, Conn.; a brother in Noroton, Conn.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at Fairfield Memorial Park, Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford.



via New Canaan Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/lorraine-mattis-86-stamford

New Canaan teen center hosts College admission panel discussion

Competitive Edge College Advisors Doug Richardson, Lee Jones and Kevin Rusch will offer a panel discussion on current trends in the college application process, at the Outback teen center in New Canaan on January 29. Parents and high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to the free event.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-teen-center-hosts-College-admission-6030556.php

Chief: Cooperation with FBI is growing

A surge of identity thefts in New Canaan represents the shifting nature of crime in the town, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said Friday at an informal lunch with his command staff and members of the community. It is a shift, Krolikowski said, that sometimes requires regional and national cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation .



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Chief-Cooperation-with-FBI-is-growing-6030594.php

Acclaimed pianist to perform at New Canaan Library

Acclaimed pianist Andrew Armstrong will perform as part of New Canaan Libraryis Notes in Mid-Winter concert series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25. Photo: Contributed Photo New Canaan Library 's Notes in Mid-Winter concert series presents the second concert of four on Sunday, Jan. 25, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Andrew Armstrong . Armstrong, who has appeared in front of audiences around the world, will perform works by Brahms, Chopin and others.



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The Enduring English Style of Edwin Lutyens

... loved the place and bought it right away, Ms. Hammond recalls. Steve Rossi Her 12,000-square-foot house is in New Canaan, Conn., and it cost about $3 million to build. It is now listed with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty for $5 million. ...



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New manager of clinical services offers Hope and counseling

... treatment providers, schools and other community resources, to help adolescents cope. Now she has come to New Canaan to continue her work as manager of clinical services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, the private, nonprofit ...



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New manager of clinical services offers Hope and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Photo: Contributed Photo Erin Tishman, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for Darien and New Canaan for Family Centers, has a Bacheloris of Arts in Psychology from St. Michaelis College and holds a Masteris in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-manager-of-clinical-services-offers-Hope-and-6030521.php

New Canaan teen center hosts College admission panel discussion

Competitive Edge College Advisors Doug Richardson, Lee Jones and Kevin Rusch will offer a panel discussion on current trends in the college application process, at the Outback teen center in New Canaan on January 29. Parents and high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to the free event.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-teen-center-hosts-College-admission-6030556.php

Acclaimed pianist to perform at New Canaan Library

Acclaimed pianist Andrew Armstrong will perform as part of New Canaan Libraryis Notes in Mid-Winter concert series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25. New Canaan Library's Notes in Mid-Winter concert series presents the second concert of four on Sunday, Jan. 25, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Andrew Armstrong. Armstrong, who has appeared in front of audiences around the world, will perform works by Brahms, Chopin and others.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Acclaimed-pianist-to-perform-at-New-Canaan-Library-6030557.php

6th Grade Girls Basketball Win Both Weekend Games

New Canaan 6th grade girls basketball team beat Weston 25-15 in an away match on Saturday. The first three baskets were all 3-pointers, 2 from Julia Bazata and one from Quinn McKiernan, coupled with tight defense by Emma Gibbens, Brynne Harris and Tyler Towers.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/6th-grade-girls-basketball-win-both-weekend-games?

New manager of clinical services offers HOPE and counseling

Erin Tishman, left, who was recently named Manager of Clinical Services for New Canaan and Darien for Family Centers, speaks to a client in her Darien office. Photo: Contributed Photo Erin Tishman knows a lot about grief.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-manager-of-clinical-services-offers-HOPE-and-6030458.php

Three NY men face forgery, larceny charges after 'mystery' package delivery

Eleudys Hernandez, 27, of Bronx, N.Y., faces charges in connection with fraudulent cell phone insurance claims, according to New Canaan police. Jesus Rivera, 42, of Bronx, N.Y., faces charges in connection with fraudulent cell phone insurance claims, according to New Canaan police.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Three-NY-men-face-forgery-larceny-charges-after-6015028.php

Nor'easter Could Dump 6 Inches of Snow on New Canaan Saturday

... chance of snow on Monday and Monday night. Spring is two months away. Here's the National Weather Service's New Canaan-specific forecast for the next seven days, as of 11:56 a.m.: Wednesday afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/noreaster-could-dump-6-inches-snow-darien-saturday?

New Canaan Could See Light Snow Through Thursday Morning

Clouds will continue to increase throughout Fairfield County ahead of a weather system that could bring light snow to the area on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Temperatures will hover around freezing on Wednesday with wind chills making it feel closer to 25 degrees.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-could-see-light-snow-through-thursday-morning

New Canaan's Allison Williams Named to CT Magazine's '40 Under 40'

Allison Williams, an actress on HBO's "Girls" series and the star of last December's NBC musical "Peter Pan, Live!" has been named by Connecticut magazine as one of the state's 40 "best and brightest among Generation Next." According to the article, she was named to the "40 Under 40" list largely because she saw "her profile soar to new heights when she sang and flew-live-as Peter Pan in NBC's holiday TV musical [...]."



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Carlos Lynch, 89, General Electric Executive

Carlos J. Lynch, 89, of New Canaan, affectionately known as "Lynchy", passed away Monday Jan. 19, 2015, at Norwalk Hospital. He was surrounded by love.



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Memo To Obama: Middle Class Families Use 529 College Savings Plans

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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Bethel Woman Named to Connecticut Magazine's '40 Under 40'

... for Historic Preservation, and has served as a director of external affairs for the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan and Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, according to Connecticut Magazine .



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Deadline looms for Obamacare implementation

... me on Jan. 5, which was the Monday after the holidays," said Don Moyle , founder of Insurance Navigation in New Canaan. "The 2 percent of income (figure) gets people's attention." As of early January, Access Health CT had 90,000 members and the ...



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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

ACA insurance deadline looms

... me on Jan. 5, which was the Monday after the holidays," said Don Moyle , founder of Insurance Navigation in New Canaan. "The 2 percent of income (figure) gets people's attention." As of early January, Access Health CT had 90,000 members and the ...



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Sadie Natonski, 97, Wife, Mother, Friend, Nurse, New Canaan Resident Since 1955

Sadie C. Natonski, 97 of New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 15, 2015. Mrs Natonski was born on April 6, 1917 in the village of Averill Park, NY to the late Stephen and Eva Strenges.



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A Wintry Weather Redux? Here's The Latest New Canaan Weather Forecast

It looks like there's another chance of wintry precipitation and fog could cause angst among drivers this week. The National Weather Service is predicting there's a possibility of snow early Thursday.



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Stamford Student Wins Future Global Leader Award, Scholarship

... Kelley as the winner of the Future Global Leader Award for Fairfield County. Kelley, a senior at St. Luke's in New Canaan, won a $10,000 Merit Scholarship as part of the award, given out at a ceremony last month. She won the award for her work ...



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Joseph C. Florentine, 76, Formerly Of Stamford, New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Joseph C. Florentine of Hobe Sound, Fla., formerly of New Canaan, died on Jan. 2. He was 76. He served in the Navy in the late 1950s after graduating from Stamford High School.



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New Canaan Resident Achieves Dean's List At Lasell College

Bridget Dougherty of New Canaan has achieved Dean's List for the 2014 fall semester at Lasell College in Newton, Mass. Dougherty, a member of the class of 2018, is majoring in event management and was among 634 students honored in the fall semester.



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Monday, January 19, 2015

BRIEFLY. . .

... of Connecticut, and the entrant or project location must be based in Connecticut. Other local winners include: New Canaan's Wesley Stout Associates , which won the Merit Award for Global Leadership Campus for its work for GE in Ossining, N.Y.; ...



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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and Near New Canaan

... scale Treasury Group. Understand Treasury Operations for a...2 hours ago from Collabera NEWBest Version Media - New Canaan, CTJob Description: Best Version Media is one of the fastest growing media companies in North America. We have Account ...



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James Drenckhahn, 64, Of New Canaan, Founder Of Drenckhahn Excavating

On Thursday, Jan. 15, James "Jim" Edward Drenckhahn, died at home in New Canaan of brain cancer. He was 64. Drenckhahn was born in Stamford, Conn., on June 1, 1951.



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New Canaan's Most Expensive House on the Market is This One

According to Zillow.com, this property at 1248 Oenoke Ridge is the most expensive parcel currently on the market in New Canaan. The asking price is $10.5 million, which includes 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and 15,242-square-feet of living space.



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New Canaan Library Hosts Author Of 'White Man's Problems'

Author Kevin Morris and New Canaan writer James Frey will discuss Morris' debut novel, "White Man's Problems,'' on Tuesday at the New Canaan Library. In a description on the library website, Morris "explores the vicissitudes of modern life.



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Want To Be Top Bestboxer? Be Sure to get the Professional training from Westport Boxing

... on your progress in skill in the ring. Our boxing services are spread in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. We have different type of boxing programs according to the different needs of the students. We ...



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Victim of Chatham fire identified as retired surgeon

... assault took place. George was arrested March 27 after he had checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, the newspaper reported. Under the protective order issued against him, he was not allowed back in the couple's Darien ...



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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Darien ices New Canaan

Darien's Jack Pardue takes a shot during Saturday's hockey game against New Canaan at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015. Photo: Lindsay Perry From left, New Canaan's Casey Begoon, Darien's Carter Joyce, and New Canaan's Drew Morris compete for control of the puck during Saturday's hockey game at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015.



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New Canaan Real Estate News and Features Review

Picture: 32 Country Club Rd. in New Canaan, a six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house with an asking price of $4,595,000, according to its Web page on Zillow.com.



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Car crash on I-95 S in Bridgeport.

... 18, 2015 Icing on roads makes driving extremely hazardous. Please stay off the roads until conditions improve. - New Canaan Fire Dept (@NCFDCT) January 18, 2015



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Accidents, Heavy Traffic Reported Around Connecticut Sunday

... also being reported in Fairfield county, along I-95 from Greenwich to Fairfield and along the Merritt Parkway in New Canaan to Trumbull.



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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Darien ices New Canaan in FCIAC finals rematch

Darien's Jack Pardue takes a shot during Saturday's hockey game against New Canaan at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015. Photo: Lindsay Perry From left, New Canaan's Casey Begoon, Darien's Carter Joyce, and New Canaan's Drew Morris compete for control of the puck during Saturday's hockey game at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on January 17, 2015.



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Darien ices New Canaan in FCIAC finals rematch

Up a goal in the second period the Darien defense had its work cut out for itself after two penalties gave rival New Canaan a 5-on-3 power play. The Blue Wave responded by first shutting down the Rams attack for two minutes and then by scoring a back breaking goal when Herbert Hazelton's tallied off a beautiful pass from Tiger Sullivan almost immediately after the teams returned to even strength.



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Freezing Rain May Make Travel Hazardous in New Haven and Fairfield counties Sunday Morning

... and New Haven counties beginning at 3 a.m. Sunday. Communities along the immediate coastline such as Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Westport, Norwalk Stratford, Fairfield, Milford, Orange, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, and Madison have ...



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New Canaan Kiwanis Welcomes American Cancer Society

New Canaan Kiwanis recently welcomed the American Cancer Society's Director of Estate and Gift Planning, Augustine Burriesci, and Buyer Pat Deuschle to present recent findings in the field of cancer research. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.



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Friday, January 16, 2015

Wilton Train Commuters: New Haven Line on MLK Jr. Day: Saturday Schedule with Extra Trains

... Wassaic connections, and 13 extra New Haven Line trains, including branch connections. - 5:28 a.m. from New Canaan, which will make a connection to an existing Saturday train departing Stamford at 5:50 a.m. - 6:07 a.m. from Danbury, which will stop ...



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The property at 2 Berkeley Hill is on the market for $1,299,000.

... that Wright spelled the word "nature" with a capital N. His creations -- including one in Stamford and another in New Canaan -- were "environments to inspire and offer repose to the inhabitants," according to the nonprofit Frank Lloyd Wright ...



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Westport Clothing Baron's Philanthropy, Humility Instilled By Parents

... id. "You do it because it's the right thing to do." Darien Rowayton Bank is proud to support community news & The New Canaan Daily Voice. Visit drbankonline.com to learn more.



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Darien Commuters: New Haven Line on MLK Jr. Day: Saturday Schedule with Extra Trains

... Wassaic connections, and 13 extra New Haven Line trains, including branch connections. - 5:28 a.m. from New Canaan, which will make a connection to an existing Saturday train departing Stamford at 5:50 a.m. - 6:07 a.m. from Danbury, which will stop ...



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Think Twice Before You Open A New IRA

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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Norwalk Commuters: New Haven Line on MLK Jr. Day: Saturday Schedule with Extra Trains

... Wassaic connections, and 13 extra New Haven Line trains, including branch connections. - 5:28 a.m. from New Canaan, which will make a connection to an existing Saturday train departing Stamford at 5:50 a.m. - 6:07 a.m. from Danbury, which will stop ...



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On the market: Wright inspiration for Mid-Century Modern

... that Wright spelled the word "nature" with a capital N. His creations -- including one in Stamford and another in New Canaan -- were "environments to inspire and offer repose to the inhabitants," according to the nonprofit Frank Lloyd Wright ...



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On the market: Wright inspiration for Mid-Century Modern

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright is renowned for the hundreds of contemporary structures he built in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, most in a distinctive combination of architecture and nature. So important were natural surroundings to his designs that Wright spelled the word "nature" with a capital N. His creations -- including one in Stamford and another in New Canaan -- were "environments to inspire and offer repose to the inhabitants," according to the nonprofit Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation website.



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Author, Rhodes Scholar Wes Moore Pays Visit To St. Luke's In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Author, Rhodes Scholar and Army veteran Wes Moore visited St. Luke's School in New Canaan last Sunday.



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New Canaan Library Offers Backyard Birding Program With Audubon Society

... me of year, what bird feeder and seed varieties to use and where to place feeders. The program is co-sponsored by New Canaan Garden Club. Click here to find out more about the Connecticut Audubon Society.



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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Target is calling it quits in Canada

... of management attention," said Craig Johnson of Customer Growth Partners, a retail consulting firm based in New Canaan, Conn. "Because of Canada, they took the eye off the core business back home." Target's profound stumble is a sharp contrast to ...



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CT RiverHawks have success at multiple levels

The Connecticut RiverHawks won two title's in different age groups in the last few weeks. The RiverHawks are made up of players from Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport, Easton, Trumbull, Monroe, Orange, etc.



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CT Riverhawks have success at multiple levels

The Connecticut Riverhaws won two title's in different age groups in the last few weeks. The Riverhawks are made up of players from Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport, Easton, Trumbull, Monroe, Orange, etc.



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More than $3K Racked up with Credit Cards Using New Canaan Woman's ID

A New Canaan recently started getting credit card bills and credit card application denial notices from accounts she never opened or applied for, she told police. The 64-year-old resident of Millport Avenue told New Canaan police that the first she heard of an "Express Card" opened in her name was when she got a $973 bill in the mail for money spent on the card in New Jersey last December.



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The Enduring English Style of Edwin Lutyens

... loved the place and bought it right away, Ms. Hammond recalls. Steve Rossi Her 12,000-square-foot house is in New Canaan, Conn., and it cost about $3 million to build. It is now listed with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty for $5 million. ...



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New Canaan developer gets flak over plans to build homes on former theater site

A New Canaan firm wants to develop a cluster of houses along the Westport-Norwalk line on a piece of property that was formerly the site of the legendary White Barn Theater. Among the stars who visited the White Barn, was Marilyn Monroe, seen here signing the theater's guestbook.



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Duke's Men of Yale concert highlights start of New Canaan Library series

The Dukeis Men of Yale will kick off the Notes in Midwinter concert series with a free performance at New Canaan Library, New Canaan, Conn., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015.



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Construction Management Group Bringing Lavished Look to the Old Property in Connecticut

... For more, visit http://www.cmgbuilders.com/ or may contact at: Construction Management Group, LLC58 Pine Street New Canaan,CT 06840 Online News Submission & Press Release Distribution Service - Online news submission and press release distribution ...



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New Canaan Customers of Aquarion Water Company Get 5.6% Cut in Rate

Aquarion Water Company, which serves New Canaan, announced Thursday that all customers are getting a 5.6 percent "rate credit" on bills for the next three years, due to revisions in federal tax law which benefit the company. The utility is passing on the $29 million in savings to customers and also delaying proposals to increase rates, although it offered no details on that in its announcement.



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Take a Tour of Homes Influenced by Edwin Lutyens

... loved the place and bought it right away, Ms. Hammond recalls. Steve Rossi Her 12,000-square-foot house is in New Canaan, Conn., and it cost about $3 million to build. It is now listed with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty for $5 million. ...



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New Canaan Drivers: Merritt Lane Closures in Norwalk, Westport Thursday

Road work will cause lane closures in Westport and Norwalk in three areas on Thursday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced : The right lane on the southbound -traffic side of the Merritt Parkway to be closed on a stretch of the road between Exits 44 and 42 until 3 p.m. Thursday, in Westport . In Norwalk , the right lane on the northbound -traffic side of the parkway between Exits 38 and 39 is scheduled to be closed, according to the same announcement.



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Drs. Mark Leondires, Spencer Richlin and Shaun Williams of RMACT are...

... of Connecticut (RMACT) has three "Top Doctors" in the January/February issues of Fairfield Living, Greenwich, New Canaan-Darien, Westport and Stamford magazines, all of which are published by Moffly Media and are on stands now. Dr. Spencer Richlin, ...



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Mysterious iPhone Delivery Leads To Forgery Arrests Of 3 Men In New Canaan

Randolph Brown, 53, of 775 E236 St., Bronx, N.Y., is facing charges in connection with an alleged fraud in New Canaan on Tuesday. NEW CANAAN, Conn.



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Lindsey Reiniger, 25, Of New Canaan

She was born on July 9, 1989 to Barbara and Haigh Reiniger in Boston, where she resided until 1995, when she and her mother moved to New Canaan. Reiniger attended the New Canaan schools through her sophomore year and then transferred to the Academic Magnet High School in Charleston, S.C. She received her high school diploma from Rippowam High School.



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New Canaan Police: Drunken Driver Was 4-Times Over The Legal Limit

New Canaan Police charged a man with driving while intoxicated after they found him to be more than four times over the legal blood-alcohol limit, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. Stephen W. Russo was pulled over on suspicion of speeding, police told the Advertiser.



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New Canaan Woman Honors Grandfather As She Spins 'Wheel Of Fortune'

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan resident Theresa Petrucci recently appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" and honored her late grandfather as she spun the wheel, according to the New Canaan Advertiser .



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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Historic win for Stamford-Westhill-Staples girls hockey over New Canaan

History was written Wednesday night at Terry Conners Ice Rink when the Stamford-Westhill-Staples Co-op girls ice hockey program posted its first-ever triumph over New Canaan, 7-3. "This is a victory that puts attention on us.



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Your Story is Your Brand: Story, Strategy and Structure = Awesomesauce

First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., New Canaan CaTS: Speaker Carlene T. Armetta Presents: Your Story is Your Brand: Story, Strategy and Structure = Awesomesauce! Does what you "do" matter more than who you are? No. What you do is only a small part of who you are.



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DE|CONSTRUCT: Works by Christine Averill-Green and Caroline Morgan

CONSTRUCT , featuring the work of Christine Averill-Green and Caroline Morgan. Open February 5th through March 10th at Sorelle's New Canaan, CT Gallery.



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Theresa DeMichael, 85, Of New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, Conn. Theresa DeMichael, 85, a lifelong resident of New Canaan, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at home after a brief illness.



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Three New York men arrested in New Canaan

Three New York men are facing multiple counts of forgery and larceny after police catch them in New Canaan with fake licenses. According to police a resident of Knapp Lane called them on January 13 at about 10:24 a.m. concerned about a package he had received that had his address on it, but the wrong name.



via New Canaan Newswire http://wtnh.com/2015/01/14/three-new-york-men-arrested-in-new-canaan/

Police: Three Bronx Men with Phony I.D.s Caught in Fraud Scheme

... were arraigned in Norwalk Court the same day. Additional information on the three men arrested (in order of their New Canaan police arrest photos in the order attached to this article): Eleudys Hernandez, 27, of 219 E 178 St. Bronx, NY, initial ...



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Police: Man in Burgundy Pants Suspected of Stealing from Fashionable Clothing Store

New Canaan police are on the lookout for a young man who looked at a $328 watch at the Jack Spade store just before 5 p.m. on Jan. 7 - a watch that was found to be missing just after the man and a companion walked out of the store. Two men who were together walked into the store.



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Stamford Artists -- The Carriage Barn Arts Center Issues Call for Entries

... website www.carriagebarn.org. For further questions, please call the Gallery at 203.972.1895. The mission of the New Canaan Society for the Arts, Inc. is to promote the visual and performing arts, to enrich the community through exhibitions, ...



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Three NY men face forgery, larceny charges after 'mystery' package delivery

Three Bronx, N.Y., men were charged by New Canaan police Monday with forgery in connection with an apparent scam involving claims against cell phone insurance company Asurion, police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc said.



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Westhill cruises to win at New Canaan

The Westhill Vikings huddle with coach Howard White during a time out. Westhill beat the New Canaan Rams 69-52 at New Canaan High School on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Photo: Anthony E. Parelli



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New Canaan ski kicks off season

The New Canaan High School varsity ski team is a club team that competes in the 28 school Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League each winter. The team has had an incredible run, winning in the co-ed class for each of the last four years.



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Former NBA plaer John Amaechi works with students at New Canaan Country School on January 8, 2015.

Former NBA plaer John Amaechi works with students at New Canaan Country School on January 8, 2015. Photo: Brooke Springer Former NBA plaer John Amaechi works with students at New Canaan Country School on January 8, 2015.



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New rail cars begin service on New Canaan branch

Governor Dannel Malloy shakes hands as he rides the train from Stamford to New Canaan after revealing a plan to improve service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line. Photo: Lindsay Perry New Canaan Rep. Tom O'Dea speaks alongside Governor Dannel Malloy during a press conference at the Springdale train station in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, to announce a transit plan that includes improved service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line.



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Three NY men face forgery, larceny charges after 'mystery' package delivery

Eleudys Hernandez, 27, of Bronx, N.Y., faces charges in connection with fraudulent cell phone insurance claims, according to New Canaan police. Jesus Rivera, 42, of Bronx, N.Y., faces charges in connection with fraudulent cell phone insurance claims, according to New Canaan police.



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Civita Wilcox, 77, Longtime Darien Resident, Stamford High Teacher of the Year in 1984

... and coaches Darien High School's Varsity Football Team. This year he had a hair-raising victory over archrival New Canaan and earned the FCIAC Coach of the year. Civita's natural inclination in a spare moment was to pick up a book. Reading was ...



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Tiny Miracles Foundation Mentors in New Canaan: Training Program on Feb. 5

The Tiny Miracles Foundation , which helps premature babies and supports their parents, has a training program on Feb. 5 for Fairfield County mentors who help parents of the prematurely born infants. The foundation is always looking for parents of premature babies to volunteer as mentors to help other parents of premies.



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Duke's Men of Yale concert highlights start of New Canaan Library series

The Dukeis Men of Yale will kick off the Notes in Midwinter concert series with a free performance at New Canaan Library, New Canaan, Conn., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed New Canaan Library starts the new year off on a high note with the return of the popular "Notes in Midwinter" concert series.



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Duke's Men of Yale concert highlights start of New Canaan Library series

The Dukeis Men of Yale will kick off the Notes in Midwinter concert series with a free performance at New Canaan Library, New Canaan, Conn., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. New Canaan Library starts the new year off on a high note with the return of the popular "Notes in Midwinter" concert series.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Duke-s-Men-of-Yale-concert-highlights-start-of-6014353.php

Video: New Rail Cars Added to Metro North's New Canaan Branch

New M-8 cars are now operating on the New Canaan Branch of Metro-North's New Haven Line. Governor Dannel Malloy made the announcement today at Stamford's Springdale Station.



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Settimia Balko

Holden - Settimia "Tina" Balko, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester. She was born in New Canaan, CT, a daughter of the late Nicola and Antonia Palumbo.



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Malloy Rides The Rails, Announces New Cars For New Canaan Branch

Flanked by state representatives at Stamford's Springdale station, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announces new M-8 cars have begun operating on the New Canaan Branch. NEW CANAAN, Conn.



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New Canaan Students Named To Dean's List At Providence College For Fall

Jenna Hickey and Kyle McEneaney each achieved a 3.55 grade point average or above over at least 12 credits to receive the honor.



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New rail cars begin service on New Canaan Branch

Using the backdrop of a quick ride on a Metro-North New Canaan branch train from the Springdale neighborhood of the city up to the line's terminus and back, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy celebrated the arrival of new train cars on the route and discussed his ambitious plan for upgrading how state residents travel. The new hardware is meant to offset increased ridership, which the state Department of Transportation has projected will balloon by 44 percent on the New Canaan branch in the next 15 years.



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Westhill cruises to win at New Canaan

Using relentless pressure and turning the first half into a track meet Westhill was able to maintain its undefeated FCIAC record. The Vikings cruised to a 69-52 win on the road at New Canaan, using strong guard play and defense to record easy transition buckets.



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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Former RTM Member Robert George Killed in Cape Cod Fire

... then kicked her in the face five times, breaking her jaw. He later checked himself in at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan. On Sept. 22, according to the Connecticut Judicial Branch website, George was charged by police with thirteen counts of ...



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New rail cars begin service on New Canaan branch

As local commuter rail lines anticipate final delivery of their latest high-tech train cars, several of those units have already gone into use on Metro-North Railroad's New Canaan branch, which runs primarily between Stamford and New Canaan. The new train cars, Kawasaki-manufactured M8 units, go for a little over $2 million apiece.



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New rail cars begin service on New Canaan branch

Governor Dannel Malloy shakes hands as he rides the train from Stamford to New Canaan after revealing a plan to improve service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line. Photo: Lindsay Perry New Canaan Rep. Tom O'Dea speaks alongside Governor Dannel Malloy during a press conference at the Springdale train station in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, to announce a transit plan that includes improved service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line.



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New rail cars begin service on New Canaan Branch

Governor Dannel Malloy speaks during a press conference at the Springdale train station in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, to announce improved service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line. Photo: Lindsay Perry Governor Dannel Malloy speaks with State DOT Commissioner James Redeker and Stamford Mayor David Martin as they ride the train after speaking during a press conference at the Springdale train station in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, to announce improved service on the New Canaan branch of the Metro-North New Canaan line.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/articleGallery/New-rail-cars-begin-service-on-New-Canaan-Branch-6013319.php

Gov. Malloy announces upgraded services for Metro-North

Gov. Dannel Malloy brought his proposals for improved transportation to southwestern Connecticut Tuesday, promising good news for Metro-North rides. Gov. Malloy says that brand new cars have begun operating on Metro-North's New Canaan line that will make it more reliable for passengers.



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Homes Near New Canaan Foreclosed or Nearing Foreclosure

There are often few or no homes in foreclosure or even getting close to it in Darien , in New Canaan , in Westport or in Wilton , according to Zillow.com, but there are usually a number in Norwalk and Stamford .



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/homes-near-new-canaan-foreclosed-or-nearing-foreclosure?

New Train Cars Coming to New Canaan Branch

The imagery was exactly what Gov. Dannel Malloy was looking for as he walked the aisle of a brand new train car making its way from Springdale to New Canaan as part of the Metro-North New Canaan Branch on Tuesday afternoon. The governor said it represents the future of what Connecticut transportation will look like if the state makes all of the necessary investments.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/New-Train-Cars-Coming-as-Malloy-Pushes-Transportation-Overhaul-288473311.html

BlackArch Partners Advises RFE Investment Partners on Sale of...

... leading retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. About RFE Investment Partners RFE Investment Partners (based in New Canaan, CT), founded in 1979, is a leading private equity firm that has consistently focused its investment activities on companies ...



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Homes Near Darien Foreclosed or Nearing Foreclosure

There are often few or no homes in foreclosure or even getting close to it in Darien , in New Canaan , in Westport or in Wilton , according to Zillow.com, but there are usually a number in Norwalk and Stamford .



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New Canaan developer gets flak over plans to build homes on former theater site

A New Canaan firm wants to develop a cluster of houses along the Westport-Norwalk line designed for affluent empty nesters, but a group of neighbors hopes it won't happen. Fieber Group, an Elm Street builder and developer in business for 80 years, has applied for a special permit to build 21 single-family dwellings in two clusters on a piece of property that was formerly the site of the legendary White Barn Theater, operated many years by the late producer and actress Lucille Lortell.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-developer-gets-flak-over-plans-to-6012554.php

Gov. Malloy plans Metro-North service upgrades

... promising good news for Metro-North rides. Gov. Malloy says brand new cars have begun operating on Metro-North's New Canaan line that will make it more reliable for passengers.



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New M-8 Rail Cars Now Stopping at Glenbrook, Springdale Stations

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced today [Tuesday] new M-8 cars have begun operating on the New Canaan Branch Line. The improvement will affect the 7:32 a.m. and the 7:58 a.m. departures from New Canaan and the 5:13 p.m. and 5:29 p.m. departure from Grand Central.



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