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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Annual AAUW author's luncheon

... by calling Dorcas Hills at 203-966-6211 or sending a check made out to "AAUW EF" to her at 25 Shagbark Drive, New Canaan, CT 06840 Luncheon proceeds go to the Educational Opportunities Fund of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), ...



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Staples spring preview: Nine seniors with one goal for girls lacrosse

... Staples will have to dethrone nationally-ranked Darien, winners of the last three FCIAC titles. Wilton and New Canaan will also be in the Wreckers' path. "I definitely hope we make it to the finals, either state or FCIAC," Murray said. "I definitely ...



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Staples spring preview: Nine seniors with one goal for girls lacrosse

... Staples will have to dethrone nationally-ranked Darien, winners of the last three FCIAC titles. Wilton and New Canaan will also be in the Wreckers' path. "I definitely hope we make it to the finals, either state or FCIAC," Murray said. "I definitely ...



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Darien swimmers help New Canaan Synchro team bring home two East Zone trophies

The New Canaan Y Aquianas Junior and Senior teams pose with their winner's trophy at the Junior / Senior Zone meet held in New Canaan, March 13-15. The New Canaan Y Aquianas Synchronized Swimming club continued its strong 2015 season by taking home the winner's trophy in the Junior-Senior East Zone championships held in New Canaan Mar.13-15.



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New Canaan Synchro teams bring home two East Zone trophies

The New Canaan Y Aquianas Junior and Senior teams pose with their winner's trophy at the Junior / Senior Zone meet held in New Canaan, March 13-15. Photo: Jessica Hoyt The New Canaan Y Aquianas Synchronized Swimming club continued its strong 2015 season by taking home the winner's trophy in the Junior-Senior East Zone championships held in New Canaan Mar. 13-15.



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Darien swimmers help New Canaan Synchro team bring home two East Zone trophies

The New Canaan Y Aquianas Junior and Senior teams pose with their winner's trophy at the Junior / Senior Zone meet held in New Canaan, March 13-15. Photo: Jessica Hoyt The New Canaan Y Aquianas Synchronized Swimming club continued its strong 2015 season by taking home the winner's trophy in the Junior-Senior East Zone championships held in New Canaan Mar.13-15.



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Patricia J. Henriksson, 83, Of New Canaan

Born in the Bronx on Aug. 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Duffy and James Quinlivan. She was a longtime member of the New Canaan Women's Club and St. Aloysius Parish.



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Gerdes Rd. Home Lists for $1,098,000 and Other New Canaan Homes for Sale

Picture : 32 Gerdes Rd., New Canaan - four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,512 square feet on a 1.14-acre lot. Asking price: $1,098,000.



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Rain, Sleet, and Snow Make for 'Slick Roads' this Evening in New Canaan

... snowflakes flying, lets hope. I think if we hit 70 on a Friday, there will be a statewide freakout!" Here's the New Canaan-specific forecast from the National Weather Service (as of the 12:56 p.m., Tuesday update). Tuesday afternoon: Rain, mainly ...



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Cops: Pedestrians Scattered as Man Drove on Sidewalk to Evade Police

Pedestrians on a New Canaan sidewalk scattered Sunday afternoon as a car driven by a New York man trying to avoid arrest drove onto the sidewalk to get around some cars on Grove Street, town police said. The Bronx man, 21, then led New Canaan police on a chase, which was broken off because the man was driving so fast, and then renewed when police found his vehicle, police said.



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The Misunderstood March 31 FSA Run Out Deadline For Healthcare and Dependent Care Expenses

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's Waveny Takes Seniors Around the World In A Day

Seniors who attend the Waveny LifeCare Network's Adult Day Program in New Canaan recently enjoyed a day fit for globetrotters. From touring the world's most famous taverns and saloons, to exploring musical culture worldwide, an entire day of programming and activities was devoted to world travel.



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Monday, March 30, 2015

Sculptor Discusses His Danbury 9-11 Memorial at Carriage Barn Arts Center

Patrons of the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, Connecticut had the pleasure of attending a reception with artist Henry Richardson on Saturday, March 22. Richardson spoke about the creation and installation of his 9-11 Memorial in Danbury, CT and his unique method of sculpting with plate glass. This was just one in a continuing series of special events available for Angel, Patron and Supporter level members of the Carriage Barn Arts Center.



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New Canaan Mounted Troops Keep Busy with Philanthropy and Community Service

... Mueller, Emily Oh, and Hannah Vossler. NCMT's Leadership Council delivered a donation check to Jack Goodman of New Canaan to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp which provides healing experiences to seriously ill children. Jack attended the "Hole ...



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Cops: Pedestrians Scatter as Man Drives on Sidewalk to Evade Police

After a pursuit from New Canaan to North Stamford and into Pound Ridge, cops said, the Bronx man was arrested-then released on $10,000 bond. Pedestrians on a New Canaan sidewalk scattered Sunday afternoon as a car driven by a New York man trying to avoid arrest drove onto the sidewalk to get around some cars on Grove Street, town police said.



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New Canaan Outback Sets HOOPS Event For Tuesday

The Harlem Rockets will take on faculty from the New Canaan Public Schools at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The New Canaan High School gymnasium will host the event, as a large crowd of elementary kids, middle school students, teens, grandparents and parents is expected. More than 1,000 spectators attended last year's game.



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Chance Of Snow Returns To New Canaan Tuesday Evening

Plummeting evening temperatures could have Fairfield County residents dealing with yet another shot of snow on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Showers will threaten the area Tuesday, mainly after 5 p.m., with a high near 41 degrees.



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Staples spring preview: Boys lacrosse reloads with high expectations

... and claim hardware. The Wreckers fell 13-10 to Greenwich in the state title game and suffered a 9-8 defeat to New Canaan in the final minute of the FCIAC quarterfinals last May to end the season with a 15-6 record. "A long time ago our goal was to ...



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Staples spring preview: Boys lacrosse reloads with high expectations

... and claim hardware. The Wreckers fell 13-10 to Greenwich in the state title game and suffered a 9-8 defeat to New Canaan in the final minute of the FCIAC quarterfinals last May to end the season with a 15-6 record. "A long time ago our goal was to ...



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Painter and printmaker Richard Daggy found inspiration from scenes near and around his home in the Silvermine section of Norwalk, Conn., such as "Richards House." This watercolor painting, and others, are on display at New Canaan Historical Society in New Canaan, Conn., as part of "In Our Own Backyard n Augustus Smith and Richard Daggy" exhibition.



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YMCA swim team named State Champions

The New Canaan YMCA Caimans will send five team members to represent Connecticut in the Eastern Zone SC Age Group Championships. From left are, Bennett Ehret, Catherine Steinberg, Julia Cassone and Kaylana Couture.



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Author to discuss 'Reluctant Assassin'

New Canaan author, Ken Oxman, will be discussing his novel, "Reluctant Assassin," on March 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Lapham Center.



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Help Wanted: Jobs in and Near New Canaan

Find a part- or full-time job on Patch, from receptionist to accounting, clerical, sales or managerial; with listings from SimplyHired.com. NEWTotal Wine & More - Norwalk, CTCompany Description:Total Wine & More is America's Wine Superstore -the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine.



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Local landscapses inspired father, son painters

Painter and printmaker Richard Daggy found inspiration from scenes near and around his home in the Silvermine section of Norwalk, Conn., such as "Richards House." This watercolor painting, and others, are on display at New Canaan Historical Society in New Canaan, Conn., as part of "In Our Own Backyard n Augustus Smith and Richard Daggy" exhibition.



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Rowing Club Fills Shelves At Norwalk's Person-To-Person Food Bank

On Saturday, March 28, volunteers from Norwalk's Maritime Rowing Club braved the snowy conditions to collect goods for the local food bank that Person-to-Person opened a little more than a year ago. The Maritime Rowing Club competes under New Canaan High School -- which does not have a crew of its own, according to Celeste Marsh, communications coordinator of New Canaan Rowing.



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New Canaan Chamber Presents First 'Mastermind Group' At Halo Studios

The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce will be holding the first Mastermind Group in a series of workshops designed to help you grow your business, on Tuesday, March 31. The two-hour session will be led by Rich Gee, a leading national business coach, who will introduce the concept of Mastermind Groups and explain how they can help entrepreneurs and small-business owners set up and brainstorm new possibilities; solve existing problems; set up accountability structures that keep you focused and on track; and create a community of supportive colleagues. Participants will be led through an interactive session, working with other attendees to develop goals and share ideas.



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New Canaan Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday As Holy Week Begins

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Christians in Fairfield County and across the world celebrated Palm Sunday on March 29 as they began the start of Holy Week in anticipation of Easter Sunday.



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The Tiny Miracles Foundation Celebrates a Decade of Service and Hosts "A Celebration of Miracles"

... 6:30pm. This year's Gala is being co-chaired by Ashley Dineen (Darien), Marisela Esposito (Weston), PJ Marcella (New Canaan) and Ariane Triay (Stamford). The 2015 "Celebration of Miracles" welcomes attendees for a memorable evening beginning with ...



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Sunday, March 29, 2015

ICYMI: New Canaan High School Ranked No. 2 in CT by Website

ICYMI : The school scored extremely high in nearly all factors, with the exception of "student culture and diversity" Editor's note: This article originally was published on Thursday. We're republishing it here in case you missed it: New Canaan High School was ranked the second-best public high school in the state in a study published by Niche.com , a website that ranks schools across the nation.



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ICYMI: Darien High School Ranked No. 4 in CT by Website

... We're republishing it here in case you missed it: Coming in ahead of Darien was Weston High School (No. 1), New Canaan (No. 2) and Staples High School in Westport (No. 3). Rankings of other schools in the area: Ridgefield (No. 6), Wilton (No. 7) and ...



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ICYMI: Simsbury High School Ranked No. 5 in CT by Website

ICYMI : The high school scored well in nearly all factors except "student culture and diversity" for which it got a " Editor's note: This article originally was published on Thursday. We're republishing it here in case you missed it: Coming in ahead of Simsbury were Weston High School , New Canaan , Staples High School in Westport and Darien High School .



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How to Have a Multi-Million Dollar Garden

... New Canaan, Conn. This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home is listed for $2,695,000 in



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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Ashley Coutermash, 35, Of New Canaan

She was born April 12, 1979. After graduating from New Canaan High School in 1997, she obtained her beautician license and then her certification in early childhood development, most recently having taught preschool at the New Canaan YMCA, where she was affectionately known as Miss Ashley.



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New Canaan Real Estate Review: News, Features and Information

Picture ( from Zillow.com ): 109 Benedict Hill Rd. - four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2,947 square feet on a 1.99-acre lot. This home is open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 29.



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New Canaan Could Could See Another Round Of Snow Saturday

The light snow that fell in parts of the area Saturday morning has headed east, but Fairfield County could be in store for another round.



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People: Jon Hamm exits rehab

... nominated for an acting Emmy seven times. TMZ reported that Hamm completed a program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February. The publication called it a "high-end facility," and the hospital is affiliated with ...



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Video: Deputy Chief Wrinn Reflects on NPD Career

... generations of my family that have been in Norwalk said Wrinn. "My brother actually became a police officer in New Canaan, he would go out on become a police chief in Vermont. My older brother Michael works for the City over at Planning and Zoning, ...



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Darien High School Ranked No. 4 in Connecticut by Website

Coming in ahead of Darien was Weston High School , New Canaan and Staples High School in Westport . Rankings of other schools in the area: Ridgefield , Wilton and Greenwich .



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Friday, March 27, 2015

Inventor reimagines the leash and garden cart

Mark Noonan, of Nootools, demonstrates his Leash Tamer invention with his dog, Nellie, at Mead Memorial Park in New Canaan, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Noonan says it is a hands-free, tangle free, multi-function dog leash that is designed to replace all leashes.



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Inventor reimagines the leash and garden cart

Mark Noonan, of Nootools, demonstrates his Leash Tamer invention with his dog, Nellie, at Mead Memorial Park in New Canaan, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Noonan says it is a hands-free, tangle free, multi-function dog leash that is designed to replace all leashes.



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MOMA Show to Focus On Influential, 'Underrated' Architect Lina Bo Bardi

... Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House (1945-51) in Plano, Ill., and Philip Johnson's Glass House ( 1949-50) in New Canaan, Conn. But while the prominent living room of the Casa de Vidro is a 20th-century paradigm of geometric modernism, the home's ...



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Employees Forgo Wellness Cash Incentives Worth Millions

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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Logan Rd. Home Sells for $1.86M and Other New Canaan Home Sales

Picture : 51 Logan Rd., New Canaan - six bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms, 5,507 square feet on a 2.13-acre lot. Sold for $1,860,000.



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Almanac 3.30

... or 24-hour hotline 888-774-2900. AL-ANON Meeting at noon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church , 111 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan. Park in rear of church and enter brick education building. First classroom on right. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Early bird meeting ...



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New Canaan YMCA hosts World Down Syndrome Day celebration

The New Canaan YMCA will hold a "World Down Syndrome Day," on March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Above is a photo from last year's event.



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New Canaan High School Seniors Putting On The Dog For Fashion Show

The New Canaan High School "Senior Fashion Show Post-Prom Fund-Raiser," hosted by the graduating Class of 2015, will take place on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. A host of excited seniors and invited New Canaan teaching faculty will model the latest prom fashions and desirable clothing couture for the off-to-college graduate in the fall.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-high-school-seniors-putting-dog-fashion-show

New Canaan's Saxe Middle School Presents 'Seussical'

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Saxe Middle School in New Canaan will take to the stage to perform "Seussical The Musical."



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Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Darien and New Canaan areas.



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BU Notebook: Matt Grzelcyk keeps Terriers' focus on plan

... senior forward/defenseman J.D. Carrabino takes up a lot of space given his 6-foot-6, 230-pound size. The New Canaan, Conn., product comes by his imposing frame quite naturally since his dad, Joe , was a 6-9 basketball forward at Harvard, where he ...



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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Snow Could Be Returning To New Canaan

Warmer temperatures and thunderstorms on Thursday could be giving way to snow showers as temperatures drop in Fairfield County on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. A slight chance of precipitation remains for Friday night.



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Old Stamford Rd Home and Other New Canaan Open Houses

... ay, March 28. You can find more information about homes open to the public this weekend or next from this list of New Canaan open houses on Zillow.com, or see the selection here:



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Jon Hamm leaves rehab before 'Mad Men' season premiere

"Mad Men" star Jon Hamm has been released from a rehabilitation center where he sought treatment for alcohol addiction, the Washington Post and other news outlets are reporting. TMZ said that Hamm, 44, who plays the alcoholic, womanizing 1960s advertising genius Don Draper in the acclaimed AMC series, completed a program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February.



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Jon Hamm is much happier

Jon Hamm is "much happier" after receiving treatment for alcohol addiction. The 'Mad Men' star, who recently checked out of the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut after spending 30 days at the rehab facility, reportedly "seemed sad" before he decided to seek help.



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Simsbury High School Ranked No. 5 in Connecticut in Website Report

The high school scored well in nearly all factors except "student culture and diversity" for which it got a "C+". Coming in ahead of Simsbury were Weston High School , New Canaan , Staples High School in Westport and Darien High School .



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Sweet Easter offerings

... to ThomasA play table to name a few. Another kid friendly adventure, the "great egg hunt" is taking place at the New Canaan Nature Center http://www.newcanaannature.org located on 144 Oenoke Ridge Rd. in New Canaan on March 27 and 28 and April 2. In ...



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New Canaan chef Silvia Baldinis' appearance on "Chopped" will air March 31 at 10 p.m.

New Canaan chef Silvia Baldinis' appearance on "Chopped" will air March 31 at 10 p.m. Photo: File Photo, Contributed Photo It's when you happen to be a chef on Food Network `s "Chopped," and the episode is titled "Fake Cake, Real Stakes." New Canaan chef Silvia Baldini navigated her way through such culinary trickery recently while competing on that particular episode, which is set to air on Tuesday, March 31 at 10 p.m. on the Food Network.



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New Canaan chef Silvia Baldini's 'Chopped' episode airs March 31

It's when you happen to be a chef on Food Network `s "Chopped," and the episode is titled "Fake Cake, Real Stakes." New Canaan chef Silvia Baldini navigated her way through such culinary trickery recently while competing on that particular episode, which is set to air on Tuesday, March 31 at 10 p.m. on the Food Network.



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'Signed, Sealed' to benefit Silvermine Center

More than 400 small works will be available for purchase at the "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" benefit for the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Suzanne Benton, of Ridgefield, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Mary Manning, from Darien, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Nash Hyon, of Wilton, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan.



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The New Canaan YMCA Caimans will send five team members to represent...

The New Canaan YMCA Caimans will send five team members to represent Connecticut in the Eastern Zone SC Age Group Championships. From left are, Bennett Ehret, Catherine Steinberg, Julia Cassone and Kaylana Couture.



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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and near New Canaan

Find a part- or full-time job on Patch, from receptionist to accounting, clerical, sales or managerial; with listings from SimplyHired.com. U.S. Chemicals - Darien, CTDarien, CT.



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Jon Hamm Speaks Out About His 30-Day Rehab Stint For Alcohol Abuse

... with that.” Per the actor's statement via his rep, Jon checked himself into the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut this past February. It should also be noted that his longtime partner, Jennifer Westfeldt has been right by his ...



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New Canaan High School Ranked No. 2 in Connecticut in Website Poll

The school scored extremely high in nearly all factors, with the exception of "student culture and diversity" in which it got a "C+". New Canaan High School was ranked the second-best public high school in the state in a study published by Niche.com , a website that ranks schools across the nation.



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'Signed, Sealed' to benefit Silvermine Center

More than 400 small works will be available for purchase at the "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" benefit for the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan on Saturday, March 28. Above is a work by Suzanne Benton, of Ridgefield, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Above is a work by Mary Manning, from Darien, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Above is a work by Nash Hyon, of Wilton, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. For a treasure hunt that's beyond the pale, Silvermine Arts Center 's upcoming fundraiser might be just the ticket: Everyone who wants a "gem" will go home with one.



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Jon Hamm Opens Up About Rehab Stay

... addiction. They have asked for privacy and sensitivity going forward." He checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut and completed treatment just recently. As Mad Men required his promotional duties for its final season, Jon Hamm ...



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'Signed, Sealed' to benefit Silvermine Center

More than 400 small works will be available for purchase at the "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" benefit for the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Suzanne Benton, of Ridgefield, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Mary Manning, from Darien, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo Above is a work by Nash Hyon, of Wilton, whose work will be featured at a Silvermine Arts Center benefit on Saturday, March 28. Photo: Contributed Photo



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Staples High School Ranked No. 3 in Connecticut in Website Poll

... website that ranks schools across the nation. Coming in ahead of Staples were only Weston High School (No. 1) and New Canaan High (No. 2). Rankings of other schools in the area: Darien (No. 4), Ridgefield (No. 6), Wilton (No. 7) and Greenwich (No. ...



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Jon Hamm on rehab: 'Life throws a lot at you sometimes'

... fans Tuesday by revealing through a rep that he had recently spent 30 days drying out at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn. The 44-year-old star told TV week fans of the show shouldn't rush connect the dots between his troubles and those of ...



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Jon Hamm Breaks His Silence After Rehab Revelation

... The event marked Hamm's first public appearance since news broke that he entered rehab at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn. at the end of February. Earlier that afternoon, he broke his silence about his private struggle, telling Australia's ...



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What does Jon Hamm say about alcohol-rehab stint?

... MARCH 24, 2015: Actor Jon Hamm completed a 30 day treatment program for alcohol abuse at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. According to reports, Hamm entered the facility at the end of February. Hamm has recently been promoting the ...



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Jon Hamm addresses rehab stint

The 'Mad Men' star - who is in a long-term relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt - recently completed a 30-day stint at the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, to be treated for alcohol addiction and he feels "very fortunate" to have the support of his friends and family. He told Australia's TV Week: "Life throws a lot at you sometimes, and you have to deal with it as much as you can.



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Mad Men's Jon Hamm Just Completed...

Mad Men star Jon Hamm recently completed 30-day stint at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut for alcohol addiction. One could joke about that mirroring his Mad Men character, Don Draper, but I'll leave that one alone.



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Get Hopping With Fairfield County's Family-Friendly Easter Activities

... Park, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, www.danbury.k12.ct.us . March 27, March 28 and April 2, Easter Egg Hunt, New Canaan Nature Center , New Canaan: Have your kids learn about eggs and meet baby chicks and rabbits from Hop Along Hollow Rabbit Rescue. ...



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Wright Tech Students Earning College Credits While Still In High School

Students at a revived technical high school in Stamford are not only working toward their high school diplomas and trade certificates, they are also starting to pick up college credits for free. J.M. Wright Technical High School and Norwalk Community College have partnered to create the College Forum course for ninth-graders students at the technical high school that serves students from Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton.



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Sideshow: Anthony Riley left 'Voice' for medical reasons

... a show is ready to restart.) Aided by partner Jennifer Westfeldt , he spent 30 days at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn. BBC has fired Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson , one of its biggest stars. He had been suspended after punching producer ...



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Jon Hamm Opens Up About Rehab Stint

... hing for public consumption." Hamm reportedly completed his 30-day rehab treatment at the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut last month.



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Jon Hamm is much happier

The 'Mad Men' star, who recently checked out of the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut after spending 30 days at the rehab facility, reportedly "seemed sad" before he decided to seek help. A source close to the 44-year-old actor told E! News: "People around him have known for a while about his problem with alcohol.



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Cops Say on Livery Driver's First Night on the Job, He Doesn't Return Car

... return the vehicle the next day, or the next. The owner retrieved it. Hired immediately as a taxi driver in New Canaan on Jan. 15, a 37-year-old Waterbury man was supposed to leave his cab parked at the New Canaan train station parking lot for the ...



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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Shady Knoll Ln. Home and Other New Canaan Homes for Sale

Pictured : 59 Shady Knoll Ln., New Canaan - four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet on 1.1 acres. Asking price: $995,000.



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New Canaan Doctor Makes Presentation On Drug Abuse

WILTON, Conn. - The Wilton Task Force to Reduce Substance Abuse Among Youth made its latest presentation Thursday at Middlebrook Middle School's media center Guest speaker Dr. John Douglas, director of the Outpatient Opioid Addiction Program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, led a professional workshop titled "Emerging Drugs of Abuse," a replacement for the previously scheduled meeting.



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Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

The longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road East in Westport has decamped for New Canaan, along with reducing emphasis on the nursery portion of its business and putting greater focus on the design and build aspect. "Today, our growth is propelled by the continuing demand for upscale home and garden services," said Frank Geiger, the company's owner, listing landscape architecture, renovation and swimming pool construction among areas of focus.



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Mark Noonan, of Nootools, demonstrates his Leash Tamer invention.... photo: 7709027 slideshow 847

Mark Noonan, of Nootools, demonstrates his Leash Tamer invention with his dog, Nellie, at Mead Memorial Park in New Canaan, Conn., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.



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Mad Men's Jon Hamm makes light of rehab news as his alcohol addiction is revealed

... private, and I have nothing else to say on it." The Mad Men star reportedly checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February to undergo treatment. A spokesperson for the 44-year-old actor confirmed the news to ...



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Jon Hamm leaves rehab before 'Mad Men' season premiere

"Mad Men" star Jon Hamm has been released from a rehabilitation center where he sought treatment for alcohol addiction, the Washington Post and other news outlets are reporting. TMZ said that Hamm, 44, who plays the alcoholic, womanizing 1960s advertising genius Don Draper in the acclaimed AMC series, completed a program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February.



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Supreme Court Backs Pregnant UPS Worker

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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Jon Hamm finished rehab stay before 'Mad Men' premiere

Actor Jon Hamm finished his rehab stint for alcohol addiction just days before the premiere of the final episodes of the American period drama television series "Mad Men". According to TMZ, "The A-Team" actor spent 30 days at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut for alcohol abuse.



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2015 Easter Egg Hunt Moved to New Canaan High School

The Young Women's League of New Canaan will hold the 42nd annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 am at NC High School. The Young Women's League of New Canaan will hold the 42nd annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 9:30 am at New Canaan High School.



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Gerald E. 'Moon' Mullins Sr., 85; U.S. Army Veteran, Lifelong...

... Jr., Jamie, Patrick, Jr. and Shannon Mullins, his great granddaughter Leah Mullins and his sister Irene Sirico of New Canaan. Several loving nieces and nephews and many great friends, too numerous to mention, also survive. A funeral procession will ...



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New Canaan Town Council approves $90 million capital plan

A $90 million capital plan, approved by the Town Council, includes $2.1 million to renovate the New Canaan Playhouse. Photo: Tom Wolfe, Contributed Photo After a five-month process, the Town Council has approved a $90 million preliminary five-year capital plan, which will be established to better help the town identify and plan to fund projects on an ongoing basis.



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Geiger's making leap to Frogtown Road in New Canaan

After more than 60 years in business in Westport, father and son Frank and John Geiger are moving their business, Geiger's Garden Center, to New Canaan. Photo: Brian A. Pounds iGeigeris has been expanding its home and garden service divisions for decades and has decided to focus its resources primarily in these areas,i said Frank Geiger Sr., the companyis owner.



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Author to discuss 'Reluctant Assassin'

New Canaan author, Ken Oxman, will be discussing his novel, "Reluctant Assassin," on March 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Lapham Center. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed New Canaan author Ken Oxman will discus his novel, "Reluctant Assassin," on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lapham Center , 663 South Ave. Oxman, an adventurer, broadcaster and writer, has parlayed some of his own experiences -- including hang gliding and narrow escapes -- into his thriller, which tells the story of a U.S. Navy lieutenant, whose premier talent just happens to be expertly killing targets at close range.



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Police union leader intends to sue town, chief, department

Citing violations of his civil and employment rights, the head of the New Canaan police union has notified the town in a letter sent earlier this month of his intention to sue the town, the police department and Chief Leon Krolikowski . The letter, sent on behalf of New Canaan Police Sgt.



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New Canaan woman charged in October crash

A 51-year-old town resident was charged last week with reckless driving for causing a four-car crash in late October that severely injured an 18-year-old Stamford man, according to New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc .



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Author to discuss 'Reluctant Assassin'

New Canaan author, Ken Oxman, will be discussing his novel, "Reluctant Assassin," on March 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Lapham Center. New Canaan author Ken Oxman will discus his novel, "Reluctant Assassin," on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lapham Center , 663 South Ave. Oxman, an adventurer, broadcaster and writer, has parlayed some of his own experiences -- including hang gliding and narrow escapes -- into his thriller, which tells the story of a U.S. Navy lieutenant, whose premier talent just happens to be expertly killing targets at close range.



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Jon Hamm finished rehab stay before 'Mad Men' premiere

Los Angeles, March 26 - Actor Jon Hamm finished his rehab stint for alcohol addiction just days before the premiere of the final episodes of the American period drama television series Mad Men. According to TMZ, The A-Team actor spent 30 days at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut for alcohol abuse.



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'Mad Men' Season 7 Episode 1 Spoilers: Don Draper's State Of Mind, Title Revealed

... nt for alcoholism, according to TMZ . The report says that the actor checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut in the final week of February.



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Darien roads 'not bad' after winter's wrath

... down, potholes have become a huge problem throughout much of Connecticut. Stamford has been plagued by them. New Canaan has them, too. But Darien? Well, not so much. Town administered roads have relatively few potholes to be repaired by highway ...



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Jon Hamm Completes 30-Day Program for Alcohol Abuse

... going forward." According to TMZ, who initially broke the story , Hamm checked into the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February. Hamm's story hits close to home considering he became a household name thanks to his ...



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Jon Hamm Just Finished Up A 30-Day Stint In Rehab For Alcohol Abuse

... going forward." Apparently he checked himself into rehab at the "high end facility" Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February. So when we say that he "just" finished a 30-day stint, he quite literally just did. Well good ...



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'Mad Men's' Jon Hamm Completes Alcohol Rehab

Actor Jon Hamm, who plays hard-drinking Don Draper on the hit AMC show "Mad Men," has recently completed a 30-day stint in rehab for alcohol abuse, TMZ reports. The celebrity-news site says Hamm checked himself into the high-end Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February.



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Thunderstorms Could Be Moving Into New Canaan

Sunny skies will give way to clouds later in the day in Fairfield County on Wednesday before rain, fog and a possible thunderstorm move into the area on Thursday. A slight warming trend will continue Wednesday with a high temperature of about 42 degrees.



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Jon Hamm completes rehab stint for alcohol

Jon Hamm has already left Don Draper behind, and now he's leaving some of Don's bad habits behind as well. Hamm, 44, checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., in late February.



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Jon Hamm completes rehab stint for alcohol

Jon Hamm has already left Don Draper behind, and now he's leaving some of Don's bad habits behind as well. Hamm, 44, checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., in late February.



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab For Alcohol Abuse

... for his drinking issues at the end of February. Jon checked himself into the high-end Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. In a statement, the Golden Globe winner's rep said, "With the support of his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, ...



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Hamm completed stint in rehab for alcohol abuse

TMZ broke the news first, reporting that Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February. Hamm completed stint in rehab for alcohol abuse TMZ broke the news first, reporting that Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February.



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Jon Hamm Entered Rehab For Alcohol Abuse

... I'm too old.'" TMZ reports that Hamm checked into a high-end rehab facility called Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February. He just completed his treatment right before the series finale of Mad Men . We are glad to ...



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Jon Hamm left rehab after 30 days in a Connecticut facility.

With just two weeks before the final season of "Mad Men" premieres on April 5, Jon Hamm has completed a 30-day stint in rehab for his struggles with alcohol. People reports that the actor, 44, checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February.



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab Stint for Alcohol

Jon Hamm completed a 30-day rehab program for alcohol abuse, says TMZ, just days before the premiere of the last season of "Mad Men." We're told Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February.



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Jon Hamm completes treatment for alcohol addiction

... the final season of the 1960s-set drama begins April 5 on AMC. The site says Hamm entered Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February. The 43-year-old Hamm plays Don Draper, a troubled advertising executive with a dark ...



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Jon Hamm's 30 day rehab stint for alcohol abuse comes to an end

The 44-year-old actor had checked into the high-end facility Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February, and has come out right before the premiere of the last season of 'Mad Men,' TMZ.com reported.



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Insperity Inc (NSP): Stadium Capital Keeps Selling, Plus Two New Picks

... founded by Alexander Medina Seaver in 1997 and currently has around $400 million in assets under management. The New Canaan, Connecticut-based hedge fund favors a research driven stock-picking approach, inspired by the principals of Benjamin Graham ...



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Jon Hamm Went To Rehab for Alcoholism before 'Mad Men' Finale

... read the statement. According to the gossip website TMZ.com , Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February. The final season of Mad Men was already in the can, though Hamm checked out just a couple ...



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Hamm treated for alcohol addiction

... reported the story, said the Golden Globe-winning actor was treated for 30 days at the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. Hamm has been asked to compare himself to his Mad Men character several times over the series' eight-year run. "I ...



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New Canaan Hosting Fundraiser For South Bronx Housing

NEW CANAAN, Conn. A group of New Canaan volunteers committed to supportive and permanent housing for families in the South Bronx, led by longtime New Canaan resident Ann Wronski, is spearheading its second annual fundraiser to benefit Thorpe Family Residence on Friday, April 24, at Waveny House.



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Jon Hamm

... Golden Globe in 2008 for the role, and has been nominated for an acting Emmy seven times. Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February. The publication called it a "high-end facility," and the hospital is affiliated with Yale ...



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Mad Men star Jon Hamm completes rehab stint

The actor was treated for 30 days in the Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, TMZ reports, after he checked himself into the facility at the end of February. A representative for Hamm told the publication: "With the support of his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm recently completed treatment for his struggle with alcohol addiction.



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Art imitates life for Mad Men lead star

The 'Mad Men' star reportedly checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February to undergo treatment. A spokesperson for the 44-year-old actor confirmed the news to gossip website TMZ.com, saying: "With the support of his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm recently completed treatment for his struggle with alcohol addiction.



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Jon Hamm exits Rehab after Alcohol Treatment

... supposedly went to the high end Silver Hill hospital for 30 days for his struggle with alcohol addiction. The New Canaan, Conn hospital treated the actor who portrays Don Draper in the hit series 'Mad Men' coming to its final episode in a few days. ...



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Jon Hamm completes rehab

Jon Hamm has completed a 30-day stint in rehab for alcohol addiction. The 'Mad Men' star reportedly checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February to undergo treatment.



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Jon Hamm completes rehab for alcohol abuse

... throughout the social media spectrum and is administered by Mainstream Media EC on behalf of Big News Network. NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Mad Men star Jon Hamm recently completed a 30-day program at an substance abuse facility in Connecticut, his ...



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Jon Hamm Treated for Alcohol Addiction

... in a statement from Hamm's publicist. TMZ adds that the rehab stint took place at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. Hamm reportedly checked himself in last month for a 30-day program. The news comes ahead of Mad Men 's final season, ...



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab For Alcohol Addiction

Jon Hamm completed a 30-day treatment program for alcohol addiction this week. His publicist issued a statement today saying that the actor voluntarily checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February.



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Unlocked Cars Entered Overnight in Driveways Near Merritt Exit 37

... The vehicles were all parked in two driveways not far from Exit 37, either on South Avenue or just off of it, New Canaan police said. In one driveway, where a Jeep Wrangler and Hyundai Santa Fe were parked, the cars were entered sometime between 9 ...



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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Jon Hamm attends the "Mad Men" art installation unveiling

... of paper or rings." TMZ broke the news first, reporting that Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February. Hamm and his co-stars have just completed a flurry of press in New York, with stops at the Time ...



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab Stint For Alcoholism: Mad Men Star (Don...

... all new report from TMZ , Jon Hamm checked to a 30 day rehab program for alcohol abuse at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February 2015. Hamm just completed his covert stay at the hospital, and his team has released an ...



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Jon Hamm Completes 30-Day Rehab Program For Alcohol Abuse

... a 30-day rehab stint for alcohol abuse. The Mad Men star allegedly checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February, a new report claims. This new, which was first reported by TMZ , comes just days before ...



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Jon Hamm Checks Out of Rehab for Alcohol Addiction

... ding to TMZ , Hamm checked himself into rehab in February, opting to undergo treatment at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn.



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Mad Men star Jon Hamm completes rehab stint for alcohol addiction

In a statement released to TMZ , the Mad Men actor's representatives confirmed that he had entered and completed a rehabilitation program for alcohol addiction. TMZ reports that Hamm, 44, checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February.



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab Stint for Alcohol

Jon Hamm has already left Don Draper behind, and now he's leaving some of Don's bad habits behind as well. Hamm, 44, checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., in late February.



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Jon Hamm completes rehab

The 'Mad Men' star reportedly checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February to undergo treatment. A spokesperson for the 44-year-old actor confirmed the news to gossip website TMZ.com, saying: ''With the support of his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt , Jon Hamm recently completed treatment for his struggle with alcohol addiction.



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Jon Hamm attends the "Mad Men" art installation unveiling

... of paper or rings." TMZ broke the news first, reporting that Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February. Hamm and his co-stars have just completed a flurry of press in New York, with stops at the Time ...



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Jon Hamm attends the "Mad Men" art installation unveiling

... of paper or rings." TMZ broke the news first, reporting that Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February. Hamm and his co-stars have just completed a flurry of press in New York, with stops at the Time ...



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'Mad Men's' Jon Hamm went to rehab and no one knew

TMZ reports that the actor has completed a 30-day rehab program for alcohol addiction. According to the report, Hamm checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn., at the end of February.



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Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

The longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport has decamped for New Canaan, along with reducing emphasis on the nursery portion of its business and putting greater focus on the design and build aspect. "Today, our growth is propelled by the continuing demand for upscale home and garden services," said Frank Geiger Sr., the company's owner, listing landscape architecture, renovation and swimming pool construction among areas of focus.



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Commission Proposes Fee Increases at New Canaan Parking Lots

The New Canaan Parking Commission unanimously voted to recommend increase fees at town-owned parking lots; the Board of Selectmen decides. The New Canaan Parking Commission unanimously voted to recommend increasing annual permit fees at town-owned parking lots by various amounts, according to a report in the New Canaanite news website.



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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab for Alcohol Abuse Ahead of Premiere of Final Mad Men Episodes

"They have asked for privacy and sensitivity going forward." TMZ, which was first with the story , reports that the Golden Globe winner and GQ 's April cover gent was treated for 30 days at the high-end Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Conn.



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Jon Hamm -- Completes Rehab Stint for Alcohol

Jon Hamm completed a 30-day rehab program for alcohol abuse, just days before the premiere of the last season of " Mad Men ." We're told Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.tmz.com/2015/03/24/jon-hamm-rehab-alcohol-abuse-mad-men/

'Spirited Speakeasy' Party at New Canaan Library, 6 PM Wednesday

Cocktails, food from local restaurants and live jazz are part of the party after the library's discussions of 'One Summer; America, 1927'. Postponed from its original date due to yet another snow storm, New Canaan Library's Speakeasy event is back on the calendar and poised for all-out fun on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 PM.



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Gerald 'Moon' Mullins Sr., 85, Lifelong Stamford Resident, Army Veteran

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gronau Mullins; three sons, Gerry Mullins Jr. and Bryan Mullins, both of Stamford, and Patrick Mullins of Sandy Hook; one sister, Irene Sirico of New Canaan; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory , 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford.



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... May 13, 2014. Photo: Christian Abraham Staples' Laddie Lawrence, during track action against Fairfield Warde and New Canaan at Staples in Westport, Conn. on Tuesday May 14, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham Laddie Lawrence kicks off the 50th Annual ...



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... Conn. on Tuesday May 13, 2014. Staples' Laddie Lawrence, during track action against Fairfield Warde and New Canaan at Staples in Westport, Conn. on Tuesday May 14, 2013. Laddie Lawrence kicks off the 50th Annual Westport Road Runners Summer Series ...



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New Canaan Woman Charged In Serious Four-Car Crash

A 51-year-old New Canaan woman has been charged with reckless driving in a four-car crash last fall that left a Stamford teen with severe injuries, according to the Stamford Advocate . Carol Sung turned herself in last Thursday on a warrant and was released on $500 bond, The Advocate said.



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Road Work Closes Lanes in Westport, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford

Highway road work on the Merritt Parkway in New Canaan and Stamford and on Interstate 95 in Norwalk and Darien is expected to close lanes and restrict traffic flow on Tuesday until early or mid-afternoon, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Here's where lane closures will take place in the area, mostly on Tuesday, but also on Wednesday and on Thursday : In Westport, paving will constrict traffic flow at the spot near 468 Post Rd. East where there were two recent sewer main collapses.



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Road Work Closes Lanes in Norwalk, Darien, Westport, New Canaan, Stamford

Highway road work on the Merritt Parkway in New Canaan and Stamford and on Interstate 95 in Norwalk and Darien is expected to close lanes and restrict traffic flow on Tuesday until early or mid-afternoon, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Here's where lane closures will take place, mostly on Tuesday, but also on Wednesday and on Thursday : For both Tuesday and Wednesday, on the Merritt the right lane on the northbound-traffic side of the highway is closed in all or part of a 2.7-mile stretch between Exits 35 and 36 where there were two recent sewer main collapses.



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Geiger's Home + Garden, the longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport, has decamped for New Canaan. Photo: Jarret Liotta Father and son Frank and John Geiger celebrated 60 years in business at Geiger's on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.



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Stolen bike found - but helmet and chain still missing

Police recovered a 43-year-old male commuter's bicycle that was stolen from a bicycle rack at the New Canaan Train Station sometime between the Thursday morning rush and early Friday morning, according to New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc .



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A minor rash of auto break-ins in New Canaan

Police are investigating the break-in of four unlocked vehicles at two homes on lower South Avenue near the Darien town line in the past week, according to New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc .



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Geiger's leaves Westport

Geiger's Home + Garden, the longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport, has decamped for New Canaan. Photo: Jarret Liotta Father and son Frank and John Geiger celebrated 60 years in business at Geiger's on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.



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New Canaan woman charged in October crash

A 51-year-old town resident was charged last week with reckless driving for causing a four car crash in late October that severely injured an 18-year-old Stamford man, according to New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc .



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J.H. Whitney Capital buys PSA Healthcare

... BMO Capital Markets provided financial advice and acted as lead arranger of debt financing for the deal. New Canaan, Connecticut (PRWEB) March 23, 2015 J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today ...



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New Canaan's Brian Williams Emerges For Benefit At Alma Mater

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan's Brian Williams, who has kept a very low profile since he was suspended last month by NBC News, showed up at a weekend fundraiser to support his high school alma mater, according to the Two River Times .



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Three New Canaan Students Make Dean's List At Bates College

These students earned a minimum of a 3.73 GPA during the fall 2014 semester at the college in Lewiston, Maine: Caroline Falcone, who is majoring in politics, graduated from New Canaan High School in 2011. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Falcone of New Canaan.



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Aging gracefully: How midcentury modern classics adapted

NEW CANAAN, Conn. - In the years after World War II, when suburban towns were still "the country," this unassuming village an hour north of Manhattan became an epicenter of modernist architecture, and a birthplace of then-radical concepts like family rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan living.



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Monday, March 23, 2015

This Refurbished Antique Rents for $1,300 and Other New Canaan Homes for Rent

Picture : 167 South Ave. in New Canaan - three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,300 square feet, rents for $3,800 a month. Comes with three parking spaces.



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Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

Geiger's Home + Garden, the longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport, has decamped for New Canaan. Photo: Jarret Liotta Father and son Frank and John Geiger celebrated 60 years in business at Geiger's on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.



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Geiger's leaves Westport for New Canaan

The longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport has decamped for New Canaan, along with a reduced emphasis on the nursery portion of its business and a greater focus on the design and build aspect. "Today, our growth is propelled by the continuing demand for upscale home and garden services," said Frank Geiger Sr., the company's owner, listing landscape architecture, renovation and swimming pool construction among areas of focus.



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Police: Driver Who Caused Four-Vehicle Accident Going 2X Speed Limit

The New Canaan driver who caused the four-vehicle accident last October on Silvermine Road, sending a teenage driver to the hospital unconscious, was speeding at about twice the 30 mph speed limit just before the incident, New Canaan police say. Carol Sung, 51, of 136 Harrison Ave., didn't apply her brakes before the accident, which started when she hit a vehicle in front of her 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, police said.



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After 62 years, landmark Post Road business moves on

Geiger's Home + Garden, the longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport, has decamped for New Canaan. Photo: Jarret Liotta Father and son Frank and John Geiger celebrated 60 years in business at Geiger's on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.



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After 62 years, landmark Post Road business moves on

The longtime landmark at 1135 Post Road E. in Westport has decamped for New Canaan, along with a reduced emphasis on the nursery portion of its business and a greater focus on the design and build aspect. "Today, our growth is propelled by the continuing demand for upscale home and garden services," said Frank Geiger Sr., the company's owner, listing landscape architecture, renovation and swimming pool construction among areas of focus.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Geiger-s-leaves-Westport-for-New-Canaan-6153315.php

PCB Containing Paint Found at Connecticut Middle School

Recently, media reports have stated that environmental consultants have found elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls at a middle school in New Canaan, Connecticut. The PCBs were found in floor paint in the school's auditorium during renovation activities.



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Forums in New Canaan to address concerns about SBAC test

New Canaan mother Maria Naughton, who has an 8th grader in the school system, is oppopsed to the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests. She is believes that the test questions are too subjective and she is concerned about how the data will be used to assess children.



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Help Wanted: Find a Job Right Here in New Canaan

Click on the job title below for complete information - its possible a particular job may not actually be in town, but they've all been listed that way on SimplyHired.com:Click on the job title below for complete information - its possible a particular job may not actually be in town, but they've all been listed that way on SimplyHired.com: N2 Publishing - New Canaan, CTJoin the 17th Fastest Growing Private Media Company in the Country 421% Growth over the last 3 years 2011 & 2012 & 2013 Inc 500/5000 Honoree Flexible Daytime Hours Extremely...6 days ago from N2 Publishing APN Software Services - New Canaan, CTCompany Name:- Unimin Corporation Title:- ERP Project Manager Location:- New Canaan, Connecticut Position:- Full Time Salary:- 120K to 135K Visa...10 days ago from APN Software Services Inc Unimin - New Canaan, CTJoin an industry leader and innovator.



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Overcoming The 'Unthinkables' Through Geriatric Care Management

... this service for over a decade now through Waveny LifeCare Network, a non-profit continuum of eldercare based in New Canaan, Connecticut. She describes her style of Care Management as "multi-disciplinary by nature," combining a thorough ...



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8 Questions To Ask Before Taking A Pension Lump Sum Offer

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's Battle With A Paddle Benefits Work Of AmeriCares

From left to right: Runners-up Brian O'Hara and R.P. Beuerlein with winners Rob Blosio Jr. and Colin White at Battle with a Paddle, a fundraiser for AmeriCares on March 7. NEW CANAAN, Conn. A total of 25 teams hit the platform tennis courts at the Country Club of New Canaan for a Battle with a Paddle, a tournament held to raise funds to support Stamford-based AmeriCares.



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Man Reports Seven Fraudulent Checks from a Business Account

A 76-year-old resident of Farm Road told New Canaan police that seven checks from his business checking account had been made out and cashed - but it was all done by some identity thief, not him. His bank agreed, and credited the money back into his account - about $5,500 (a police spokeswoman did not give out the exact amount of the checks, but they were roughly $780 each.



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Sunday, March 22, 2015

New Canaan Will See Frigid Wind Chills Through Early Week

Spring has sprung, but frigid wind-chill values will make it feel more like it's the middle of winter overnight and into the start of the workweek in Fairfield County. It will be mostly clear overnight with a low temperature between 16 and 18, according to the National Weather Service.



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ICYMI: Health Depts, Restaurants Try to Set up Program to ID Healthy Menu Options

... residents to eat healthy meals when they go out to dinner, so some local health departments - in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield and Westport-Weston - are talking with restaurant owners about developing a "Healthy Restaurant menu program" ...



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As Spring Arrives, Winter Takes A Parting Shot At New Canaan

Winter weather made a return to the Fairfield County area on the first day of spring, as snow started around midday Friday and continued into the overnight.



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ICYMI: Health Depts, Restaurants Try to Set up Program to ID Healthy Menu Options

... residents to eat healthy meals when they go out to dinner, so some local health departments - in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield and Westport-Weston - are talking with restaurant owners about developing a "Healthy Restaurant menu program" ...



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Norwalk Road Home Among Houses Now for Sale in New Canaan

... d more information on houses recently put on the market in town by going to this list of recent homes for sale in New Canaan at Zillow.com, or by looking over the selection below:



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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Report: This Winter's Brought on a Bumper Crop of Potholes in New Canaan

This year's winter frost has made for an unusually high number of potholes and damaged sidewalks in New Canaan, town officials told the Town Council at a recent meeting, according to a report in the New Canaanite. Tiger Mann, assistant town public works director, told the board that we haven't even seen all the damage we're going to get in town: frost still in the ground combined with the usual spring wet weather should cause even more damage between now and early April.



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Snow Accumulations Vary In Fairfield County Start-Of-Spring Storm

... east, areas to the west wound up having more snowfall. Weston recorded 6.5 inches of accumulation. Norwalk and New Canaan each reported 6.3 inches. Danbury reported 4.3 inches. Darien and Stamford each reported 5 inches. The Winter Storm Advisory, ...



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With tax season underway, some Connecticut taxpayers are struggling with the Affordable Care Act mandate that all Americans must report their health insurance status on their federal income taxes. "It's been a big source of confusion for some people," said Karen Riccardelli , of Riccardelli Accounting in New Canaan, who has been helping taxpayers understand the law's requirement that they carry health insurance or pay a tax penalty.



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New Canaan Real Estate Review: News and Features

Pictured : 91 Snowberry Ln., New Canaan - four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,099 square feet on a 2.01-acre lot. Asking price: $1,425,000.



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Snow Ends (How Much Did We Get?), Cold Front Coming

The National Weather Service reports 5.1 inches fell in Armonk, 3.4 inches in Carmel, 3.5 inches in Shrub Oak and 2.9 in Peekskill. Again we missed that bullet-8 inches fell in New Canaan CT.



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Snow Ends (How Much Did We Get?), Cold Front Coming

The National Weather Service reports 5.1 inches fell in Armonk, 3.5 inches in Shrub Oak and 2.9 in Peekskill. Again we missed that bullet-8 inches fell in New Canaan CT.



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Snow Ends (How Much Did We Get?), Cold Front Coming

The National Weather Service reports 3.8 inches in Congers, 3.5 inches in Airmont, and 3.3 inches in Stony Point. Again we missed that bullet-8 inches fell in New Canaan CT.



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Snow Ends (How Much Did We Get?), Cold Front Coming

The National Weather Service reports 5.1 inches fell in Armonk, 3.5 inches in Shrub Oak and 2.9 in Peekskill. Again we missed that bullet-8 inches fell in New Canaan CT.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/new-york/bedford/snow-ends-how-much-did-we-get-cold-front-coming?

Snow Ends (How Much Did We Get?), Cold Front Coming

The National Weather Service reports 5.1 inches fell in Armonk, 3.5 inches in Shrub Oak and 2.9 in Peekskill. Again we missed that bullet-8 inches fell in New Canaan CT.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/new-york/pleasantville/snow-ends-how-much-did-we-get-cold-front-coming?

Friday, March 20, 2015

Snow Accumulations Vary In Fairfield Start-Of-Spring Storm

... east, areas to the west wound up having more snowfall. Weston recorded 6.5 inches of accumulation. Norwalk and New Canaan each reported 6.3 inches. Danbury reported 4.3 inches. Darien and Stamford each reported 5 inches. The Winter Storm Advisory, ...



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Briscoe Rd. Home Has Large Rooms, Grand Foyer

This house at 204 Briscoe Rd. in New Canaan has a paneled office, large foyer, large living room, very large patio and huge basement rec room, according to its Web page on Zillow.com . The home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms in 6,874 square feet of interior space.



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New Canaan Weather Update: Steady Snow to Fall During Tonight's Evening Commute

Today's the first day of spring and of course snow will begin falling soon and be at its heaviest for the evening commute home from work. The National Weather Service has issued a "Winter Weather Advisory" for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, which is in effect until early Saturday.



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Height Of Storm Should Come Just As Spring Starts In New Canaan

The latest snowstorm to sweep through the area should be at its height when the March 2015 equinox, which signals the official start of spring, occurs at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Snowfall is expected to end by later in the evening with total accumulation of between 2 to 6 inches possible.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/height-storm-should-come-just-spring-starts-fairfield

New Canaan Public Schools' Snowy Day Decision on School Hours

St. Aloysius School will close at 11:30 a.m. for students, the school website announced. "The afternoon is an in house PD for teachers," the announcement said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-public-schools-snowy-day-decision-school-hours?

Darien Public Schools Make Snowy-Day Decision on Opening School

... ave also announced early dismissal for Friday (according to the WFSB-TV "Closings and Delays" Web page): Norwalk, New Canaan, Stamford, Greenwich, Wilton, Weston, Easton and Ridgefield.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/darien/darien-public-schools-make-snowy-day-decision-opening-school-0?

New Canaan HS Teams Win State Championships In Engineering Contest

As teams of students from New Canaan High School harnessed "The Power of Engineering" in a nationwide contest, two teams scored top honors by winning state titles. The New Canaan High School TSA/TEAMS teams recently competed in the national competition and both Varsity and JV brought home top honors.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-hs-teams-win-state-championships-engineering-contest

Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Darien and New Canaan areas.



via New Canaan Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/business/best-gas-prices-and-around-darien-21

Norwalk Police Launches Program To Help Those Who Wander

... after 24 hours, she said. Several surrounding communities also take part in Project Lifesaver, including Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. Gulino said that they will be presenting the program to various senior agencies in the city to spread ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/norwalk-police-launches-program-help-those-who-wander

Proposal By New Canaan's O'Dea Repealing Tax On Social Security Moves Ahead

A proposal introduced by State Rep. Tom O'Dea (R-Wilton, New Canaan) to exempt Social Security from the state income tax -- and help the state's retirees -- has been incorporated into a bill that was approved by the legislature's Committee on Aging. ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/o-dea-proposal-repealing-tax-social-security-moves-forward

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Health Depts, Restaurants Trying to Set up Program to ID Healthy Menu Options

Many people make choices to eat healthy when they're at home - and then go to a restaurant where it isn't always clear if the food they're ordering is also healthy, says David Knauf, director of the Darien Health Department. Knauf and other local health officials are also interested in encouraging residents to eat healthy meals when they go out to dinner, so some local health departments - in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield and Westport-Weston - are talking with restaurant owners about developing a "Healthy Restaurant menu program" that would identify and highlight healthy food options on menus.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/health-depts-restaurants-trying-set-program-id-healthy-menu-options?

Column: New Canaan's Bulan unjustly slammed

New Canaan High School girls hockey head coach Rich Bulan, left, speaks to his team during game against Greenwich High School, Wednesday night, Dec. 8, 2010. Photo: Bob Luckey, ST When he went to bed on Saturday night, March 7, Rich Bulan did so with the satisfaction that the sport he has helped build over the past 14 years had just completed one of its highest moments.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/highschool/article/Scott-Ericson-Power-of-clicks-New-Canaan-s-6133059.php

Help Wanted: Where the Jobs Are in and Close to New Canaan

NEWLex Media Group - Port Chester, NYPublishing Coordinator: Marketing and Sales -Flexible/PT Schedule Considered. Publisher of multiple business magazines seeks a self-motivated, marketing/sales coordinator to...PREMIER2 days ago from Patch.com NEWLittle Friends - Greenwich, CTAssistant Teacher/Early Childhood Full Time Classroom Assistant.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/help-wanted-where-jobs-are-and-close-new-canaan?

Weed St. Home Among Weekend's Open Houses in New Canaan

Picture : 115 Weed St., New Canaan - three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,180 square feet on a 0.9-acre lot. Asking price: $998,000.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/weed-st-home-among-weekends-open-houses-new-canaan?

New Canaan Reminiscences Around the Cracker Barrel on March 26

Everybody is invited to join Jim Bach, Ed Chrostowski, Don Hersam, Wilma DeiCas, Gary Liberatore and Fisina Tomaselli as they share their nostalgia around the Historical Society's own imaginary cracker barrel. Each lecture is free for members of the Society, Staying Put in New Canaan, and students.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-reminiscences-around-cracker-barrel-thursday-thursday-march-26-730-pm?

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for New Canaan

... forecasts. This is not a lock by any stretch. Snow wraps Friday night, near 40 over the weekend." Here's the New Canaan-specific forecast from the National Weather Service (as of the 10:51 a.m. update): Thursday afternoon: Sunny, with a high near ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/winter-weather-advisory-issued-new-canaan?

'Spectrum' Show at the Carriage Barn Arts Center: Last 2 Weeks - 2 Events

... The fee is $25 per person and reservations are required. This lecture series is sponsored in part by the New Canaan Community Foundation. On Sunday, March 29th, at 4pm, Caramoor will host a performance by the Calidore String Quartet . Tickets are ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/spectrum-last-2-weeks-2-events?

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For New Canaan, 6 Inches Of Snow Possible

Fairfield County will usher in the start of spring with as much as 6 inches of snow on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to begin mainly after noon on Friday, according to the National Weather Service, with high temperatures between 33 and 35 degrees.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/winter-weather-advisory-issued-fairfied-6-inches-snow-possible

Making a New Friend

Samantha Ryan, 16, of Westport today makes a friend with a dog up for adoption at Bridgeport Animal Control, 236 Evergreen St., where she went to photograph animals on behalf of Westport Animal Sheler Advocates , The Westport group is aiding in finding homes for the animals and Samantha helped out by photographing them for WASA's website and Facebook page as part of a project at St. Luke's School in New Canaan where she is a student. As this dog did not have a name, she was officially given the name of Sammie/Samantha.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/52826/

New Canaan Annual Easter Egg Hunt To Be Held At Waveny Park

NEW CANAAN, Conn. New Canaan's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28, at Waveny Park.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-canaan-annual-easter-egg-hunt-be-held-waveny-park

Danbury Stars In New Episode Of 'All Things Connecticut'

As host David Bibbey hits the open road on an all-new "All Things Connecticut," locations in Danbury and New Canaan will be in the spotlight on the CPTV show. The new episode of the local PBS show debuts Thursday, March 19, at 8 p.m. The weekly series celebrates the cultural richness and diversity that Connecticut has to offer.



via New Canaan Newswire http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-county-stars-new-episode-all-things-connecticut

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Student fine after fall at East School

... police and EMS service which responded quickly." Police did not immediately provide details of the incident, and New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc did not immediately return calls about the incident.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Student-fine-after-fall-at-East-School-6143142.php

New Canaan Animal Control Officer Hurt in Traffic Accident

A New Canaan woman told police she was trying to get something from her purse and took her eyes off the road for a second before she hit a van, driven by Animal Control Officer Mary Ann Kleinschmitt, New Canaan police said. According to police, Kleinschmitt, 62, said she had pain on the front of her head and neck pain from the 11:18 a.m. accident on Friday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/new-canaan-animal-control-officer-hurt-traffic-accident?

Undercover buys lead to heroin arrest by police

On March 2, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers from the New Canaan Police Department executed a search and seizure warrant and two arrest warrants at a River Street home. The actions were the culmination of an extensive investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics and controlled substances from that residence.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Undercover-buys-lead-to-heroin-arrest-by-police-6143143.php

Student fine after fall at East School

... police and EMS service which responded quickly." Police did not immediately provide details of the incident, and New Canaan Police Sgt. Carol Ogrinc did not immediately return calls about the incident.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Student-fine-after-fall-at-East-School-6143142.php

Forums in New Canaan to address concerns about SBAC test

New Canaan mother Maria Naughton, who has an 8th grader in the school system, is oppopsed to the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests. She is believes that the test questions are too subjective and she is concerned about how the data will be used to assess children.



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Forums-in-New-Canaan-to-address-concerns-about-6142948.php

Darien rides wave to the top

... the FCIAC title game. Photo: Bob Luckey Jack Pardue (22) and Will Massie (35) hug after their semifinal win over New Canaan. Pardue and Massie are two of the best players in the state and hope to bring home the Division I title to match their FCIAC ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-rides-wave-to-the-top-6143003.php

Darien rides wave to the top

... Blue Wave, who won the FCIAC title game. Jack Pardue (22) and Will Massie (35) hug after their semifinal win over New Canaan. Pardue and Massie are two of the best players in the state and hope to bring home the Division I title to match their FCIAC ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://m.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-rides-wave-to-the-top-6143003.php

Forums in New Canaan to address concerns about SBAC test

New Canaan mother Maria Naughton, who has an 8th grader in the school system, is oppopsed to the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests. She is believes that the test questions are too subjective and she is concerned about how the data will be used to assess children.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Forums-in-New-Canaan-to-address-concerns-about-6142948.php

Kids Helping Kids Holding Dress Drive for Area Girls

... formalwear. Donations are being accepted until April 9 at these drop-off locations: Salon Kiklo at 126 Main St., New Canaan; Vanity Studio at 225 Atlantic St., Stamford, and The Italian Center at 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. The Handled With Care ...



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/kids-helping-kids-holding-dress-drive-area-girls?

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