POLICE AND FIRE
K-9 Lito Receives Medical Bag
New Canaan Police K-9 Lito received a medical bag from Blue Line Jars, nonprofit supporting police and working K-9 units. The organization provides equipment like ballistic vests and first aid kits through donations. Photo credit: New Canaan Police Department.
NCPD Visits Nursery School
The New Canaan Police Department visited Toddlertime Nursery School to teach students about police work. Children toured police vehicles, learned about fingerprint collection, and saw police equipment. Photo credit: New Canaan Police Department.
TOWN HALL
Outdoor Dining Season Shift
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen approved shifting the outdoor dining season to May 1st through the first Sunday of November. Permit fees will stay the same this year.
New Chief Building Official
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen appointed Scott Becker as chief building official for a four-year term.
AROUND TOWN
CT Rules in Favor of New Canaan Housing
A Connecticut Superior Court ruled in favor of New Canaan, upholding the town’s rejection of an affordable housing proposal at 51 Main Street, and affirming its housing moratorium. The court determined that preserving the historic Red Cross building outweighed affordable housing requirements, while the state Department of Housing denied a request to revoke the moratorium. Developer Karp Associates, which has multiple pending 8-30g applications, plans to appeal both rulings.
‘Anora’ Wins 5 Oscars
“Anora” won five Oscars on March 2nd, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Director, and Best Actress. Alex Coco (NCHS ‘08) worked on the film alongside Sean Baker and Samantha Quan. Photo credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Pages & Putts Event
The New Canaan Library hosted Pages & Putts, a mini golf event held inside the library. Participants navigated a course set up among the books which offered an interactive experience for visitors. Photo credit: New Canaan Library.
Waveny LifeCare Network Visits Rotary Club
Recently, Kathleen Benevento and Chris DiElsi of Waveny LifeCare Network presented “Navigator: Alzheimer’s and Dementia at Home in New Canaan” to the New Canaan Rotary Club. The program offers 24/7 access to an Alzheimer’s and dementia specialist at no cost. It is funded by the New Canaan Community Foundation and local donors Jim and Dede Bartlett. Photo credit: New Canaan Rotary Club.
Waveny Hosts Wagner
Waveny residents and staff attended a program featuring Rita Wagner who presented music, crafts, fabrics, and baskets from Uganda. Photo credit: Waveny LifeCare Network.
SCHOOLS
Saxe Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Saxe Middle School presents The SpongeBob Musical, where SpongeBob and his friends work to stop a volcanic eruption from destroying Bikini Bottom. With time running out, an unexpected hero emerges. Performances are on March 28th at 7:00 pm and March 29th at 1:00 and 5:00 pm. Tickets are available at https://www.ncps-k12.org/o/sms/article/2046049. Photo credit: Saxe Middle School.
NCHS Presents Les Misérables
New Canaan High School will stage Les Misérables from March 20th-22nd. The production includes performances at 7 pm each evening and a matinee on March 22nd at 1 pm. Tickets are available at https://www.ncps-k12.org/article/2050931.
SLS Middle School Costume Contest
St. Luke’s School Middle School advisory groups competed in a costume contest based on the alphabet during Spirit Week. Photo credit: St. Luke’s School.
NCCS 9th Grade Basketball Victory
The ninth-grade class at Country School recently competed against faculty, staff, and apprentice teachers in an annual basketball game. The Class of 2025 won 40-34. Photo credit: New Canaan Country School.
SLS Seniors Attend Overnight Lock-In
The St. Luke’s School Class of 2025 attended Senior Lock-In, an overnight event on campus. Students participated in games and watched movies while school administrators, faculty, and senior parents served as chaperones. Photo credit: St. Luke’s School.
NCHS Students Visit Carriage Barn
Recently, New Canaan High School photography students visited the Carriage Barn Arts Center to view the exhibit, hear from photographers, and complete class assignments. Photo credit: Carriage Barn Arts Center.
SLS Exam Goody Bags
On February 27th, the SLS Parents’ Association distributed goody bags to Upper School students before March exams. The distribution provided materials for exam preparation. Photo credit: St. Luke’s School.
SLS SoulFest
The St. Luke’s School Black Student Union recently hosted SoulFest to recognize Black history and heritage. The event featured games, music, cultural displays, and a lunch menu with family recipes. Photo credit: St. Luke’s School.
SLS Finance Club Hosts Speaker
Recently, the St Luke’s School Finance Club hosted Benina Lopez from SROA Capital for a session on private equity real estate careers. Lopez discussed industry roles, internship timelines, and job opportunities. Photo credit: St. Luke’s School.
