Resident to direct Hamlet this summer
New Canaan resident Claire Kelly, who is the artistic director for Shakespeare on the Sound in Norwalk, will be directing an abridged version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet this summer in Rowayton. “As my...
View ArticleStatement from Victoria McGrath’s parents
Victoria McGrath Jill and Jim McGrath, the parents of Victoria McGrath, who was killed in a car accident in Dubai last weekend, have issued a statement regarding their daughter. A graduate of Weston...
View ArticleNew members for Chamber of Commerce
The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors as well the creation of a new, dedicated board composed of past chamber presidents...
View ArticlePlanner: Aquarion land benefits neighbors more than town
Aquarion property floated onto Town Council’s radar Wednesday night. After a resident of Indian Waters Drive urged the Town Council Wednesday night to “figure out a way to fund the future of open...
View ArticleCorbet named to board at CEB
New Canaan resident and Town Council member Kathleen A. Corbet has joined the board of directors of CEB, a best practice insight and technology company. On the appointment of Ms. Corbet, Tom Monahan,...
View ArticleEmmy-nominated filmmaker joins Grace Farms
National Geographic Channel filmmaker and Emmy-nominated television host and producer Mark Fowler has joined Grace Farms Foundation as nature and wildlife ambassador to enhance its nature initiative...
View ArticleCharter Revision favors Finance electing its chairman
The Charter Revision Commission decided on Wednesday, March 16, to recommend that the chairmanship of the Board of Finance be determined by a vote of the Finance members, rather than the current system...
View ArticleCommissions, committees next up for Charter Revision
Among the remaining issues Charter Revision must discuss before its deadline to submit suggested changes to the Town Council on April 20, is whether the Audit Committee, Inland Wetlands and Health and...
View ArticleResident named COO at Mary Jane Denzer
Mary Jane Denzer, a Westchester high-end fashion store, announced that it is moving forward with new offerings curated by its new leadership under long-time company store manager, Anastasia Cucinella,...
View ArticleStudent privacy at ‘heart’ of debate
Acceptance of a $6,475 donation from the Saxe Middle School Parent Teacher Council for a purchase of Polar FitBit monitors to track the heart rate of seventh and eighth-grade gym students, as they...
View ArticleLandscape architect firm opens in town
Barbara Wilson, landscape architect, announced the opening of her firm, Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, in New Canaan. “I am excited to be able to launch this unique, full service landscape...
View ArticleWellness practice opens on Forest St.
After working in various locations throughout Fairfield County, Melinda Loo, owner of Essential Bodywork and Wellness, opened her new office at 11 Forest St. in New Canaan on March 1. A resident of New...
View ArticleEASTER EDITORIAL: We begin again
The stories of religion are the stories of people. Of human nature. Of the seasons, the cycles, the death and the rebirth. But religion takes us one step further. One step beyond ourselves and our...
View ArticleMedicare counseling available April 21
The State Department of Aging is planning a free presentation April 21 for individuals new to Medicare who want to better understand their benefits and options, at Waveny Center, 3 Farm Rd., New...
View ArticleResident promoted to EVP at Bankwell
Christine Chivily has been promoted to executive vice president at Bankwell, it was announced by CEO Christopher Gruseke. Chivily joined the bank in 2013, and in her role as chief credit officer, is...
View ArticleHoops for the Hub
The 36-member New Canaan Dream Team, comprised of teachers, police officers, alumni and parents came out strong against the visiting Harlem Rockets basketball team before falling 92 – 77 Tuesday night...
View ArticleSilver Hill Hospital president to be honored
Laurel House, Inc. will be holding its annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 2, at the Stamford Yacht Club. It will be support Laurel House’s work in providing critical programs...
View ArticleFirst Selectman, Finance members make case for a re-vote
14 days after the New Canaan Charter Revision Commission voted 6-2 to recommend restricting the First Selectman position to an ex officio role on the Board of Finance and not serve as chairman, First...
View ArticlePark and Rec gets “S” on chest
Waveny Park in New Canaan. Perhaps the Charter Revision Commission binge watched episodes of the NBC tv show Parks and Recreation before Thursday’s meeting. The CRC unanimously recommended adding the...
View ArticleLetter: O’Dea behind driving safety month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council is sponsoring a Take Back Your Drive Pledge. You can expect that police departments in our area will be cracking...
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