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Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New Canaan Home With 'Sophisticated Design' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — New Canaan readers can check out a newly built, high-end home at 102 Silver Ridge Road in the coveted Silvermine area, now listed for $5,475,000. The property is highlighted for its sophisticated design, generous scale, and modern, easy-living layout, with more details and photos available online.
2. New Duplex Planned for Forest Street (newcanaanite.com) — A new 4,550-square-foot duplex is planned for 156 Forest Street in New Canaan, with each unit featuring four bedrooms and multiple baths. The $900,000 project follows demolition of a 1900 multifamily home and will bring new garages, finished attic space, and one finished basement to a property long owned by the same family.
3. Meet Fire Chief William Perritt [Q&A] (newcanaanite.com) — New Canaan's Board of Selectmen has officially promoted William Perritt to lead the town's Fire Department, after he served as assistant and interim chief. In a detailed Q&A, Perritt shares why he chose New Canaan, his first impressions of residents and town staff, and his plans to sharpen training, pre-planning, and everyday emergency response across the town's 21 square miles.
4. Warrant: New Canaan Man, 36, Punched Passerby on South Avenue (newcanaanite.com) — New Canaan police arrested a 36-year-old local man by warrant in connection with an April incident where another man reported being punched while walking on South Avenue. The article outlines the allegations, related charges from a separate encounter, and upcoming court dates, and also highlights domestic violence support resources available through regional organizations and the New Canaan Community Foundation.
5. 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — New Canaan's long-running farmers market on Elm Street gets a prime spot in this statewide roundup, praised for its mix of Connecticut-grown produce, Copps Island shellfish, meats, breads, mushrooms, and local specialties. The guide compares 11 markets, but clearly highlights how New Canaan shoppers can fill a tote with fresh food, flowers, and even goat-milk soap in one convenient Saturday stop.
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