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New Canaan registrars complete district maps

Based on the Federal Census figures updated every 10 years, the New Canaan registrars have completed the Connecticut redistricting of state Senate Assembly districts. Maps of the...

New Canaan man suffers serious head injury after jumping from moving vehicle in Darien

A 23-year-old New Canaan resident suffered a serious head injury after jumping from a moving vehicle in Darien Friday afternoon. The Darien Police report that at...

Lee family adjusts to life after fire

Nearly a month after a fast-moving midday fire destroyed Dan and Peggy Lee's home on Fawn Lane, the family is still shocked by the loss of the home they lived in for nearly...

Woman robbed on Millport Avenue Wednesday night

A woman was robbed on Millport Avenue Wednesday night, police announced this morning. According to police, the woman said that she had been leaving her vehicle at around 9:30 p.m....

Bridgeport Diocese reacts to Egan: Abuse apology still stands

The Diocese of Bridgeport, which includes New Canaan’s St. Aloysius Roman Catholic, is distancing itself from comments made by its former leader, Cardinal Edward Egan, to...

Stories and features in this week's New Canaan Advertiser

Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s New Canaan Advertiser, out today:

Platz brings case for third building inspector to finance board

One of the biggest questions in this year's town budget is one of staffing: Given that the number of building projects is nearly back to where it was before the recession,...

Hundreds take part in superintendent search process

An educator with classroom experience, one with integrity, one who can support and challenge teachers and can prepare students for the global economy — these are among the...

Malloy outlines budget agenda

Governor Dannel Malloy today outlined his vision for Connecticut, maintaining his recent efforts to stabilize the state's finances and continueing to pursue his job-creation...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Police union votes to accept contract offer

Two years of negotiations may be over. Five months after rejecting a proposed contract, the New Canaan police union Monday night voted 30 to seven to approve a revised union...

Extra trains running for Giants victory parade

Metro-North is adding extra trains Tuesday, Feb. 7, to accommodate New York Giants fans traveling to New York City for the team’s victory parade. The Super Bowl champions...

Meet cats of 'all colors and ages' at Strays & Others adoption day

Strays & Others of Fairfield County will sponsor a feline-only adoption day on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Best Friends Pet Care, located at 526 Main Avenue (Route 7) in Norwalk...

Shays outlines priorities for senate campaign

For Christopher Shays, his return to politics is just the first step in what he hopes will be a revolution of thinking. But in making official his entry into the Republican race...

New Canaan YMCA Happenings - February 2, 2012

from:New Canaan YMCA

TRX is Here!We are excited to announce that TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise) has arrived at our Y! Due to the positive response, we have added more complimentary 20-minute...

Resident identified as super PAC funder

A New Canaan resident appears to have been identified by the New York Times as one of the anonymous donors to the pro-Mitt Romney Super PAC Restore Our Future. Times staffers said...

Paul McCartney covers late New Canaan resident's song on new album

The late New Canaan resident Peter van Steeden’s best-known composition “Home [When Shadows Fall]” will appear on former Beatle Paul McCartney’s new album...

From goats to greens: New Canaan's winter farmer's market

You won't find fresh tomatoes, herbs and other items sold during growing season, but the new "winter farmer's market" set to open on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at New...

Glass House announces new director

The Glass House and The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced Thursday that Henry Urbach has been named director of The Glass House in New Canaan. Urbach will assume...

Stories and features in this week's New Canaan Advertiser

Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s New Canaan Advertiser, out today:

[FULL STORY] New Canaan businesses not convinced on blue law change

Should Connecticut change the "blue laws" that closely control the sale of alcoholic beverages — not just the age of buyers, but prices, locations, hours of sales...

Hundreds mourn Kevin Johnson, fire victim

More than 500 people — including former New Canaan High School and Marist College classmates, high school faculty and administrators, friends and family — attended...

17-year-old charged in December 5 fight at New Canaan High School

Police arrested a 17-year-old New Canaan High School student on Friday, Jan. 27, around 4 p.m. for attacking another student. The student was charged as a youthful offender with...

Hobi seeks volunteers to serve in Indian leprosy colony

While many families in town normally head to places like Florida or perhaps

New Canaan YMCA Happenings - January 26, 2012

from:New Canaan YMCA

TRS is Here! Additional Classes Available! We are excited to announce that TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise) has arrived at our Y! Due to the positive response, we have added...

Selectmen leave open questions in 2012-13 budget

The Board of Selectmen Tuesday afternoon approved a $129,967,749 town budget, representing a 6.8% increase, or about $8.3 million, over this year’s spending, but leaving...

Slideshow: New Canaan's first snowfall of 2012

New Canaan experienced its first snowfall of the new year last weekend as a six inches of snow blanketed the town. The opportunity to take advantage of the weather was too much

New Canaan YMCA and Country School question zoning regulations

An 2007 zoning regulation exemption given to Silver Hill Hospital has prompted a pair of applications asking for the same exemption, much to the dismay of neighbors. The New...

Strong winds expected to move in late Friday

The National Weather Service is warning that strong winds later Friday could cause power outages and close roads.

Town settles with contractors over asbestos at New Canaan High School

The town of New Canaan has settled with two of the defendants in its long-percolating lawsuit to recover some of the cost of removing asbestos from New Canaan High School, a...

In this week's Advertiser

Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s New Canaan Advertiser, out today:

Greenberg was New Canaan’s ‘official’ photographer

Former Fire Chief Steve Benko remembers the day

Adopt a Cat in need and show them the Love of Valentine’s Day!

Strays & Others of Fairfield County will sponsor a Feline Only Adoption Day on Saturday, February 11th at Best Friends Pet Care located at 526 Main Avenue (Route 7) in Norwalk...

Slideshow: Syd Greenberg's Photos

During his life, Syd Greenberg recorded the day to day happenings thorughout New Canaan, in addition to documenting China during World War II and other major events. Read more to...

Shays expected to announce Senate run today in Hartford

Christopher Shays opened his campaign headquarters Wednesday, Jan. 25, at a site that already has senatorial significance. Shays was scheduled to formally announce he is running...

Syd Greenberg, a photographer and longtime resident, has died

Word has been received that Syd Greenberg, a longtime resident and professional photographer who recorded many scenes of New Canaan for the Advertiser over the years and was the...

One day left to change party affiliation before primary

Voters enrolled in a political party have until Tuesday, Jan. 24, to change their affiliation before Connecticut’s presidential preference primary.

Services for Kevin Johnson

A funeral mass for Kevin Johnson, the 2008 New Canaan High School graduate who died over the weekend in a fire in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27, at 11...

Fire marshal releases cause of Fawn Lane fire

The cause of the fire that destroyed a Fawn Lane home on Sunday, Jan. 15, has been determined to be the result of improper disposal of smoking materials in a trash can on the deck...

Gasoline prices continue to rise in Connecticut

Average retail gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.67 yesterday. This compares with the national average that has...

New gallery features wood art

John Depew of Westchester County, a wood and sculpture artist — and owner of the commercial tree service, Mill River Tree Service — has opened Rooted, a new gallery at...

2008 NCHS graduate reported killed in fire near Marist College

Kevin Johnson, a 2008 graduate of New Canaan High School, was apparently among those killed in fire in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.,

Light but persistent snowfall creating slippery conditions

The first significant snowfall of 2012 has dropped about three inches of snow in New Canaan. The snow is expected to last until around 2 p.m. Mose

Celebrate Valentine's Day With A Jazz Brunch

from:Silvermine Guild Arts Center

The Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan will be presenting the second annual Jazz Brunch to celebrate Valentine’s weekend. If you are looking for great food, company and...

Carpe Diem offers upscale Italian fare in a family-friendly atmosphere

“Carpe diem” means to “seize the day.” This is one of restaurant owner Allan Basaran’s favorite sentiments and one that led him, more than a year ago...

First significant snowfall of 2012 starting tonight

Up to seven inches of snow is forecast to fall in New Canaan and the surrounding area by Saturday afternoon.

New Canaan YMCA Happenings - January 19, 2012

from:New Canaan YMCA

Swim Meet at our Y 1/20-1/22We will be hosting a swim meet at our Y January 20-22. As a result of the meet, the Valles Pool will close at 2:45 PM on Friday, January 20 and will be...