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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Back To School: New Canaan 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com) — Families in New Canaan can start planning around the newly released 2026-27 public school calendar, with students heading back to class on Thursday, August 27. The schedule highlights major holidays, parent conference days, early dismissals, and the projected last day of school on June 15, while noting that weather closures could extend the year.
2. New Canaan Home With 'Unique Layout' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — House hunters in New Canaan may be interested in a $1.8 million home at 21 Hampton Lane featuring the charm of a Cape and a layout that lives like a split-level. The listing highlights an inviting floor plan with a step-down living and dining room that separates entertaining areas from everyday living spaces.
3. Couples Who Booked Weddings at Waveny House Say Late Notice of Scaffolding Project Has Left Them Scrambling (newcanaanite.com) — Couples with 2027 weddings booked at New Canaan's Waveny House are learning the mansion will be wrapped in scaffolding for a major masonry restoration, forcing them to reconsider long‑planned ceremonies and receptions. Brides describe confusing letters, tight cancellation deadlines, and difficulty reaching town officials, while Public Works says the work is essential to preserve the landmark "Crown Jewel of New Canaan."
4. Milling and Resurfacing on Route 124 in New Canaan (ct.gov) — Overnight milling and resurfacing on Route 124 in New Canaan will run from September 8–25, affecting the stretch between just north of Cherry Street and the Lambert Road Connector. Expect lane closures Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., with traffic control guiding drivers and possible schedule changes if weather interferes.
5. Tizayi Sithole to receive 2026 Larry Powell Scholarship (golfcourseindustry.com) — An assistant superintendent at the Country Club of New Canaan, Tizayi Sithole, has been chosen for the 2026 Larry Powell Scholarship, helping fund his turfgrass master's studies. His journey from Zimbabwe to New Canaan includes advanced training in golf course management and a goal of growing the turf industry and career opportunities across Africa.
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