Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Fleeing Due To Rising Hidden Costs (newsbreak.com) — If you're retired or nearing retirement in New Canaan, this piece breaks down how high home values, yard and septic upkeep, insurance, and transportation can quietly strain a fixed income. It also highlights local property tax relief programs and where at Town Hall to ask about help before tough housing decisions arise.
2. Town To Spend $150,000 on New Tasers for NCPD (newcanaanite.com) — New Canaan's Board of Selectmen has approved a $150,000 contract with Axon Technologies to replace the Police Department's aging tasers, providing 47 new units plus training this year. The deal also commits the town to about $22,000 annually for four more years to maintain warranties and keep officers equipped with safer, longer‑range devices.
3. Max Mara Just Capped Off Fashion Month at Philip Johnson's Historic Glass House (culturedmag.com) — New Canaan's Philip Johnson Glass House just hosted Max Mara's 75th‑anniversary runway show, bringing international fashion attention to the landmark property. Models walked the 49-acre grounds as guests, including actors and style insiders, previewed the Fall/Winter 2026 collection and celebrated over a catered luncheon on site.
4. CT high school football Week 5 schedule and previews (ncadvertiser.com) — Connecticut's Week 5 high school football schedule is set, and one note for local fans is that McMahon's tough start included facing New Canaan and Ludlowe. The rundown highlights key matchups across conferences, offering context, records, and a bit of tongue‑in‑cheek commentary for anyone tracking statewide playoff contenders.
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