Local Election Total Votes
Simmons (D) | 4173 |
Fazio (R) | 5709 |
Maher (D) | 890 |
Evans (R) | 968 |
O’Dea (R) | 5486 |
Bennett (D) | 3363 |
Healy (R) | 1069 |
Constantine (D) | 839 |
By Ryan Fazio Do you believe that developers should be allowed to build high-rise buildings anywhere in our town without having to go through the
By Nick Simmons Born and raised in the 36th District, I’ve come to cherish the values that make this part of Connecticut special—including a commitment
By Teresa Alasio, MD Shingles is a painful and often debilitating condition and affects nearly one million Americans each year, primarily targeting older adults and
By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. Next year marks a significant turning point for Medicare, and for the millions of Americans whose lives depend on it,
By Jim Knox Most guests to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo don’t see her at first. This temporary “invisibility” is not a result of ignorance, nor is
By Julie O’Brien Deasy About 200 New Canaanites celebrated Diwali and experienced the cultures and traditions of India at a joyous event at the New
By Robert Williamson Connecticut’s financial recovery is making headlines, and for good reason. Lawmakers from both parties can be very proud of the bipartisan approach
By Anne White Grace Farms celebrated its ninth anniversary on Monday, October 21, with a special performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), marking a
By Robert Williamson The New Canaan Playhouse, a cornerstone of the town’s cultural life since the early 20th century, has entered an exciting new chapter
By Elizabeth Barhydt On October 17, skywatchers were treated to the brilliance of the Hunter’s Moon, the largest and brightest supermoon of the year. Rising
By Jim Knox As we approach Halloween we share a renewed interest in what is perhaps the season’s most iconic creature–the bat. Connecticut is home
Editor’s note: This week, we provide detailed coverage of the recent debate between State Senator Ryan Fazio and his challenger, Nick Simmons. As part of
By Icy Frantz I woke up old. Just yesterday, in my mind, I was young; not quite a girl in her teens or twenties or
By Rev. Msgr. Rob Kinnally In the Gospel readings offered in many traditions for the last two Sunday’s, Jesus has encounters with folks that lead
By Meg Newton Did you know that many of the clergy in our community regularly conduct services for the residents of Waveny LifeCare Network? I’m
By Teresa Alasio MD Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but early detection can save lives. One of the
By Russell Barksdale, Jr. Prevention is always at the heart of mitigating viral risks. As we embrace the enchanting transition into fall, it’s essential to
By Laura Budd As winter weather approaches, we at the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce are eagerly anticipating the return of our beloved Holiday Lights.
Election season brings a flood of opinions. Letters come pouring in, ten times the usual, and each is a piece of democracy in action—your neighbors reaching out with the concerns that weigh on them, hoping their words
In the era of the Founding Fathers voting was a privilege accorded to a limited group—mostly landowning men. Over time, tireless activists and leaders fought to expand this right, ensuring that today, every American citizen over 18
In New Canaan, the phrase “every voice counts” is more than just a saying—it’s a call to action. This month, the New Canaan Behavioral Health Alliance (NCBHA) is urging every resident over the age of 18 to
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,
I am writing to offer my full endorsement of Tom O’Dea for State Representative. As someone who has long admired
Please vote for Ceci Maher—a sentient human being with actual experience and demonstrated intelligence. Her opponent is another Republican place-holder:
By Beth Barhydt The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV), known for its strong commitment to environmental conservation, seems to
To the Editor, In 2022, when I ran against Ryan Fazio for State Senate, I made it clear that his
Dear Editor: This letter is in support of re-electing Senator Ryan Fazio and Representative Tom O’Dea. In an age wear
I’m writing this as a private citizen of the town of New Canaan, with a hope that more people in
Ryan Fazio: Prioritizing Local Zoning Control Ryan Fazio understands that Connecticut’s communities thrive when local zoning decisions are made at
By Bill Nickerson State Senator Ryan Fazio has done a superb job in representing us in Greenwich, Stamford and New
By Scott Frantz I am incredibly proud to serve as Campaign Chairman for Senator Ryan Fazio – here’s why: Ryan
To the Editor – I am writing to endorse Ryan Fazio for State Senator in the 36th District. Ryan cares
To the Editor – I am writing to endorse my friend, State Senator Ryan Fazio, for re-election in the 36th
Editor: I am writing in support of Ryan Fazio, Tom O’Dea, Kim Healy and Kami Evans in the 2024 election.
In an otherwise impressively thorough article covering the New Canaan Rams football homecoming game (“New Canaan dominated Stapes at Homecoming”),