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By John Kriz What happens after you flush? Whether you’re on the town’s sewer line or have a septic system, it all ends up at

By Elizabeth Barhydt John Kriz brought a small wooden box with paper tubes to a gathering at Staying Put, www.stayingputnc.org a not-for-profit which supports independent

The University of Connecticut chapter of the American Association of University Professors (UConn-AAUP) has secured a new contract that includes raises, expanded benefits, and strengthened

By Teresa Alasio MD Over the past few weeks, ticks carrying Lyme disease have been identified here in New Canaan. That is not unusual for

Recipes, Wines, and a Few Thoughts in Between By Carl Franco So this is goodbye. No, not to me — it would be easier to

By Anne White Ticks do not arrive in Connecticut as a distant woodland problem. They arrive at the back door. For many families, the season

By Elizabeth Barhydt The United States will mark its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, a milestone that invites reflection not only on founding ideals

By Icy Frantz The most essential parts of a life are often the hardest to name—the quiet ones—and the easiest to overlook, to underestimate. Like

By Dionna Carlson There is a renewed energy across New Canaan as we move further into spring, and I’d like to share several important updates

Fishing on a picture-perfect spring day On a picture-perfect Spring day, barely a shore spot was empty as several hundred young fisher-girls and -boys, parents

By Julie O’Brien Deasy Like the textiles she designs, Sophie Von Oerten Williamson herself is awash in color. On a recent sunny morning she wore

By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. When New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently suggested that supporters travel to Florida to persuade former New Yorkers to return,

By Geri Rhoades Come see the breathtaking display of azaleas and rhododendrons in peak spring bloom at Lee Garden, a pride of New Canaan. On

By John Kriz Lamb, especially leg of lamb, is a classic Easter meal, but it often intimidates people. Maybe not as much as a Thanksgiving

By Shari Shapiro The amazing work that our team does every day isn’t read in the newspaper or watched on the news. No headline for

By Icy Frantz Did you feel it- the collective sigh? The one a few a few weeks back when we shifted to Daylight Saving Time.

As spring arrives and temperatures climb, it’s time to swap out those heavy coats, sweaters, scarves, and woolens and send them into seasonal storage. But

A town that conditions public service on property ownership is not merely drawing a line; it is drawing it in the wrong place. Since 1935, service on the Board of Finance has been restricted to those who

This is when, in the life of a town, the substance of government becomes visible. Not in the form of headlines or controversies, but in a meeting room at Town Hall, a public hearing where a handful

Last week’s paper arrived under circumstances that might have excused something less. Instead, it offered something more. It is only in retrospect, with a bit of distance, that one can properly read it—not as a publisher racing
The General Assembly is considering a new bill that would alter the balance of authority in Connecticut’s public schools by
Connecticut has a rare opportunity before it. The question is straightforward: Will we allow new investment in our students to
Connecticut Can Protect Voting Rights and Election Integrity — We Don’tHave to Choose The Hartford Courant recently highlighted concerns from
Dear Editor, Some have raised concerns about the cost for landscaping companies to transition away from gas-powered leaf blowers. While
I’ve spoken to a lot of people about gas leaf blowers, and nearly everyone has been outspoken against them. It’s
Connecticut has long been known as the land of steady habits. Across the state, people rise early, often before dawn,
To the Editor, To our neighbors in New Canaan—this is your official invitation. No RSVP required, just show up. On
To the Editor – One of the great strengths of New Canaan is our commitment to the health and well
To all Grandmothers, Mothers, and Daughters, If you are unhappy with what is happening in the world, and feeling helpless
Thank you to everyone who provided input regarding the proposed restrictions on leaf blowers in New Canaan and to the
Dear Editor, Gas-powered leaf blowers have become an almost constant presence in many neighborhoods. What used to be an occasional
New Canaan may appear to be a typical small New England town, but its not. It is really two towns,
Board of Finance Budget Update Once again, working collaboratively with each department, we met the primary financial goals we established
Representation matters now more than ever in shaping policies and governance that reflect the diverse voices of our communities. As
At a time when Connecticut residents consistently cite affordability as their number one concern, it is deeply troubling that the
As the temperature edges above freezing and the memories of Christmas fade, we wanted to reach out and thank everyone