
By Geri Rhoades, Ph.D. In New Canaan, the New Canaan Beautification League (NCBL), in collaboration with the town, meticulously maintains thirty-four triangles. Each triangle has
By Russell Barksdale, Ph.D. Every emergency department visit or hospital discharge seems to end the same way: “Be sure to check in with your primary
By John Kriz “It’s just been a beautiful day,” observed Hilary Wittmann, Executive Director of the Carriage Barn Arts Center. (https://www.carriagebarn.org) That aptly describes last
By Ryan MacLean When anyone thinks of where they can view the most magical spectacles in the animal kingdom, minds instantly wander to far off
By Dr. Katie Takayasu I used to think frozen broccoli is one of the grossest frozen vegetables. That is until I learned how to roast
By Icy Frantz Last week I received a letter from an old friend — snail mail, on personalized stationery. Oh, how I still love that.
By Patricia Chadwick It’s not unusual these days to celebrate the birthdays of friends and relatives who are entering the decade of octogenarians. In point
By Frank Gallo March 11th. Snow from a front the night before has left a light dusting on the beach at Milford Point. A male
By Elizabeth Barhydt The first week of school in New Canaan was marked by sunlit mornings, fresh paint on walls, and children’s voices filling hallways
By Katie Takayasu, MD Here’s the truth: you need vitamin B12 in your diet to make healthy red blood cells and support your nervous system,
By Russell Barksdale, Ph.D By any measure, the cost of providing health insurance has become one of the most stubborn financial burdens for employers. Nationally,
By John Kriz New Canaan Mounted Troop [https://www.newcanaanmountedtroop.org] (NCMT) reached out to support the wider community last Sunday, hosting a Sensory Friendly Public Safety Day
By Shari L. Shapiro At recess, one child stood on the edge of the playground, watching the others run, climb, and laugh. She wanted to
By Dr. Teresa Alasio Over the last decade, health technology has shifted from clinics into our daily lives. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, continuous glucose monitors, and
By Tom Nissley The Town Players of New Canaan have just begun performances of Lucy Prebble’s “THE EFFECT.” You can get tickets for Thursday, Friday,
By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. Have we ever taken a step back to consider why millions of people are unapologetic, borderline fanatical pet lovers? Maybe
There is growing awareness in Connecticut of the damage caused by invasive plants, yet many homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners remain unaware of the serious threat
By Jennifer Openshaw When I speak with employers today, one theme comes up again and again: the job market is shifting faster than our students
Newspapers have their own language. Their top line, that bold declaration across the front page, is not called a masthead in the way most people think. It is called a flag. The word comes from the old
Eight centuries ago, a man from Assisi stepped away from wealth and status and into poverty, prayer, and creation. Francis of Assisi did not write theological treatises; he lived them. He called the sun his brother, the
There are events in small towns that are more than events. They become traditions, and then, in time, part of the fabric of a place—woven in with its history, its rhythm, its identity. In New Canaan, that
We are deeply grateful for the New Canaan Sentinel’s generous and ongoing support of our work in New Canaan and
My name is Matthew Dabrowski, and I am volunteering with The Borgen Project, a nonprofit devoted to addressing extreme poverty
To the Voters of New Canaan, I am honored to offer my endorsement of Republican Endorsed Candidate Kimberly Norton for
Dear Governor Lamont: We listened closely when you announced a veto of HB 5002, the omnibus housing bill, in June.
Pavla Levin understands that Connecticut’s communities thrive when local zoning decisions are made at the local level. Pavla has been
“I can’t imagine not running again for Town Council!” New Canaan is one of the best places to live, work
I’d like to take a moment first to acknowledge the tragic and shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk this past week,
As we enter the fall season and read media reports of a special session upon us soon, we continue to
Dear Friends and Fellow Republicans, It is with profound sadness that the New Canaan Republican Town Committee joins Americans across
The op-ed articles published in the CTMIRROR on August 26 and August 27, 2025, promote a misleading narrative concerning a
Dear Editor: On behalf of the New Canaan Parent Support Group and our co-Host New Canaan Community Foundation, I’d like
To the Editor, I’m writing to invite and encourage our community to attend the 9th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil
On August 27th at 7 PM, the ninth annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil will be held in downtown New Canaan,
Hello, New Canaan! Did you know that there is a municipal election this fall? Local elections matter, and you can
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing “It’s How We Treat Each Other.” The editorial raised an urgent point rarely
On Wednesday, August 27th, hundreds of people will gather at the corner of Elm Street and South Avenue to celebrate