Country School welcomes author
New Canaan Country School welcomed acclaimed children’s book author, Kate Klise, to campus March 6 to speak to students about the craft of writing. Ms. Klise, author of the popular 43 Old Cemetery Road...
View ArticleCup of Courtesy
New Canaan’s William Raveis sales associates enjoying a Cup of Courtesy at Rosie’s on Elm Street. William Raveis Real Estate treated the community to a free cup of coffee in honor of National Common...
View ArticleNew treasury management officer at Bankwell
Trish Fontes has joined the Bankwell team as vice president, treasury management sales officer, it was announced by David Dineen, Bankwell executive vice president and head of community banking of the...
View ArticleRealtor earns international designation
New Canaan, Kathryn Pasternak of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | New England Properties and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Florida Realty has earned the Certified International Property Specialist...
View ArticleStudent attends UN through Global Classroom program
New Canaan resident Emily Barnard, a sophomore at King School, joined a group of students who visited the United Nations as part of the Global Classroom program at the United Nations. The group, all...
View ArticleResidents earn academic awards
Two New Canaan residents, Colin Nardi, grade 12, and Josef Nardi, grade 11, have been named to the Head’s List for achieving a grade-point average of at least 3.7 for the final marking period of the...
View ArticleShatterproof scores spot in National Brackets For Good Tournament
After more than one month of competitive giving, Shatterproof has earned its place — out of 64 other nonprofit organizations — in the National Championship for the 2017 Brackets For Good Tournament....
View ArticleResident leads firm to support local children with cancer
For New Canaan’s Matt Russo and members of Northwestern Mutual–NYC Midtown, community service is a part of the culture, and their commitment to supporting children with cancer has been an investment...
View ArticleSaxe 5th grader wins DAR essay contest
Emma Salvatore, a 5th grade student at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, was cheered by 300 plus fellow students as she received an award for Best American History Essay. She was among 35 other...
View ArticleLocal family hosts Fresh Air Fund child
With her sons in college and high school, and her middle-school-aged daughter headed to ballet summer camp, Christina Fagerstal thought that she and her husband might have an empty house for a few...
View ArticleMain and Elm: A refreshing ‘No’ and The View from Elm
A refreshing ‘No’ Even with the Vine Cottage in need of repairs there was something heartening when the Town Council said ‘No’ to the proposal to spend a half-million dollars on those repairs and...
View ArticleEd Rollins to speak at annual Republican dinner
The New Canaan Republican Town Committee announced that Ed Rollins, political analyst, political campaign strategist and presidential advisor, will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual...
View ArticleCJ First Candle exec explains mission at luncheon
“My background is in corporate PR, but when I’m speaking to parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a child within the first few months of life, I’m a SIDS mom first,” said CJ First Candle...
View Article‘Looking at Privilege’ with Debby Irving, Author of ‘Waking Up White’
In a joint collaboration, New Canaan Library and Interfaith Council of New Canaan are pleased to present a timely discussion entitled “Looking at Privilege,” led by Debby Irving, author of “Waking up...
View ArticleFlags lowered in honor of John Glenn
Flags will be flown at half-staff today in honor of John Glenn. — NASA photo Governor Dannel P. Malloy has announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald J. Trump – U.S. and...
View ArticleRep. Himes to give Washington update here
With a full roster of issues before the U.S. Congress running from tax reform, to setting the nation’s budget priorities, to repairing the nation’s infrastructure, to financial reform, to...
View ArticleNative Plays for $10,000 on IDIOTEST tonight
New Canaan native Emily Rutan will be vying for a chance at $10,000 on GSN’s brain puzzle game show, IDIOTEST, tonight, April 6, at 10:30 p.m. on GSN. Hosted by comedian Ben Gleib, IDIOTEST (based on...
View ArticleChief Ponus monument gets a facelift
Chief Ponus has endured rain, wind, and storms for the last 120 years, and is getting a much-needed touch up. The large granite memorial stone that honors Chief Ponus, sachem of Rippowam, during the...
View ArticleWish kid gets to race alongside idol
Over the years, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has been consistent in granting the wishes of local kids, but none of it would be possible without the help of everyone within the community. As the need for...
View ArticleChampions for Children Gala to benefit Child & Family Guidance Center
The Child & Family Guidance Center will host its second annual Champions for Children Fundraising gala on Thursday, May 4, from 6:30-9 p.m., at Shorehaven Golf Club, 14 Canfield Avenue, Norwalk....
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