Snow-Covered Merritt Parkway Blocked By Disabled Vehicle In Stamford

A disabled vehicle has closed the southbound Merritt Parkway on a snowy Sunday evening in lower Fairfield County, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The closure is between Exit 36 in New Canaan for Route 106 and Exit 35 for High Ridge Road/Route 137 in Stamford, DOT said.



via New Canaan Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/snow-covered-merritt-parkway-blocked-disabled-vehicle-new-canaan

Getting to Know You

Mathis Iacono, 18 months, of New Canaan offers a friendly hand today to Zoey, a 5-year-old Greyhound retired racer, who is now a certified therapy dog. The get-to-know-you session with therapy dogs took place in the Sheffer Rehearsal Hall at the Westport Country Playhouse following the 1 p.m. performance of "Dog Loves Books."



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/52586/

New Canaan's Hour-By-Hour Snow Forecast

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire state of Connecticut, which could receive up to six inches of snow beginning later today and ending early Monday, just in time for another enjoyable commute back to work. The good news if there is any, everyone agrees on the accumulation totals for this latest snowstorm.



via New Canaan Newswire http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/weather-update-new-canaans-hour-hour-snow-forecast?

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For New Canaan

Sunday marks the first day of a new month, but Fairfield residents will see the same old weather scenario as March will indeed come in like a lion. With another late-weekend storm arriving in the area, a winter weather advisory is now in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday until 4 a.m. Monday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/winter-weather-advisory-effect-fairfield-county-1

Norwalk Officer's Save At Train Tracks Tops Week's News In Fairfield County

Norwalk Police Officer Neil Robertson acted quickly to avert a possible tragedy by preventing a Metro-North train from hitting a car at a crossing in Norwalk this week. High-end fashion retailer Nordstrom plans to open a full-line store in Norwalk on West Avenue near the entrances to I-95 and Route 7. New Canaan resident and Norwalk businessman Ted Stanley was named the third-most philanthropic man in the U.S. by the Chronicle of Philanthropy on Tuesday.



via New Canaan Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/news/norwalk-officers-save-train-tracks-tops-weeks-news-fairfield-county

Dancing With the Stars Gala Benefit for ElderHouse

Scenes from tonight's Inn at Longshore Dancing With the Stars gala benefit for ElderHouse of Norwalk. The not-for-profit adult day center serves seniors in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.



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New Canaan strikes late to beat Fairfield in double overtime

With time running out on its FCIAC title defense, the New Canaan boys hockey team desperately needed a break to climb out of a late-game, two-goal hole against an upset-minded Fairfield Co-Op . That break came in the form of a power play chance and goal, one that would spark a furious rally to extend the Rams' season and avoid a massive upset.



via New Canaan Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-strikes-late-to-beat-Fairfield-in-6108136.php