By John Kriz Resting quietly near the north end of Carter Street, close to the New Canaan Mounted Troop horse barn, is the Little Red
By Anne W. Semmes Philanthropist Ray Dalio has brought lasting gifts to his hometown, perhaps most visibly with the Greenwich Town Party. But now in
By Anne White Last year, not a single senior at Education Without Walls (EWoW), a micro-school in New Milford, Connecticut, received a rejection letter from
By Paul Reitano MJ Wynne is the type of person who thinks about dinner during lunch, which is to say; she is wonderful. She runs
By Geri Rhoades For many of us, it’s hard to imagine being unable to leave our homes and get into our cars to go where
By Anne W. Semmes With her PhD in Art history, her ability to address an audience without notes with accompanying images, and with her passion
By John Kriz Technically, it’s not free money—it’s already yours. The money in question is unclaimed property. For various reasons, funds owed to individuals often
By Clay Kaufman I was fortunate to be raised in a very arts-supportive family, where music was part of daily life. Music helped us pass
By Teresa Alasio MD In our fast-paced world, sleep often takes a backseat to academic, athletic, and social obligations. Yet, sleep is not a luxury—it
By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr While this might be a provocative question—or just an excuse for an existential crisis, depending on your age—most Americans spend
By Emma Barhydt The Connecticut legislative session opened on January 8, marking the beginning of an intensive six-month period during which lawmakers will address critical
By Lauren Patterson How much does New Canaan mean to you? Are you just settling in after a move from the city or has it
By Paul Reitano Paul Sullivan can eat an entire pizza. On its own, that’s enough to get into my personal hall of fame – but
By Beth Barhydt In a town known for its close-knit community and deep-rooted traditions, the New Canaan Food Pantry plays a vital, if understated, role.
By Beth Barhydt The holiday season, for many, is a time of joy and togetherness, but for others, it can amplify feelings of stress, isolation,
By Julie O’Brien Deasy Answer: The Boucher Community Ice Rink is an open-air seasonal ice skating rink located in Waveny Park that opened for the
By Stuart Adelberg I’d like to thank all of the marketing professionals who have solved what has historically been one of our nation’s most persistent
By Dr. Teresa Alasio The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and indulgence. From festive parties to decadent meals, it’s easy to get
Frank Gallo’s column, “Ed’s Count,” calls us back to a central truth: the virtues of diligence, humility, and stewardship are timeless. It is a story not only of one man’s dedication but of the enduring values that
In 1897, newspaper magic happened. An eight- year-old girl, Virginia O’Hanlon, wrote a simple three- sentence letter to The New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa exists. Her father suggested she write: “Papa says, ‘If you see
Local newspapers, long the bedrock of community life, serve a purpose far beyond the headlines. They hold up a mirror to the lives of their readers, reflecting not only the big stories but the small moments that
Dear Editor, Planet New Canaan could not be more thankful to the Town of New Canaan and residents for their
Dear Editor: We commend the state’s General Assembly’s bipartisan Regulation Review Committee for their prudent decision to postpone implementing new
To the Editor, This year marks the 20th year that Lapham Community Center has assisted New Canaan residents with Medicare
Dear Editor, On behalf of the New Canaan YMCA Annual Campaign Committee, we are writing to ask our fellow community
To the Editor, My great uncle, Lewis Van Rensselaer Smith, covered the second f light of the Wright Brothers for
Cell phone dead zones are a chronic problem for many people living in New Canaan. I know there was supposed
Your editorial this week was truly a “great editorial” itself. Your summary of what an editorial should be and contain
25 years of sobriety one day at a time. I’m feeling very nostalgic and incredibly grateful as I reflect on
Dear Editor, Emma Barhydt’s report on the “Rise in Aggressive Driving” (New Canaan Sentinel, Nov. 15, page 9) is one
To the Editor: Hopefully many residents have had the opportunity to view the veterans banners that are on display on
Alan Haas shared a few thoughts to brighten our day on World Kindness Day which was November 13, offering simple
At this time of year as we think about all that we are grateful for, the Board of Directors of
For the second year, NCHS alumni Tahela Denu ‘23 volunteered at the Hartford Healthcare Medical Mission at Cesar A. Batalla
To the Editor, Thank you, Elena Colarusso, for opening the topic of assigned reading in English/Language Arts classes in the
I have had the pleasure of knowing State Rep Candidate Kim Healy and her family for many years and I
Dear Editor, I am writing to wholeheartedly support my friend Kim Healy in her candidacy for State Representative in Wilton,