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Good day New Canaan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Canaan fire marshal shares key rules for safer backyard fires
  • What led to a disorderly conduct charge for an Old Stamford Road man?
  • Why is New Canaan entering football season ranked tops in Connecticut?

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 83, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Canaan Fire Marshal Offers Outdoor Fire Safety Tips (patch.com) — New Canaan's fire marshal is reminding residents how to safely enjoy backyard fire pits, chimineas, and campfires, especially when weather or air quality conditions are risky. The guidance stresses using only clean wood, avoiding burns on high fire-danger or poor air-quality days, and being considerate of neighbors. Residents with questions are encouraged to call the New Canaan Fire Department directly.
   

• New Canaan Man, 23, Charged with Disorderly Conduct (newcanaanite.com) — A 23-year-old Old Stamford Road resident was arrested at police headquarters on a disorderly conduct charge following a reported domestic dispute, with a court arraignment set for October. For New Canaan residents, the piece also highlights confidential help through Stamford's Domestic Violence Crisis Center and the Domestic Violence Survivor Support Fund managed by the New Canaan Community Foundation.
   

• National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50 (usatoday.com) — New Canaan's high school football team is currently ranked No. 1 in Connecticut in USA TODAY's state-by-state Super 50 snapshot, even before its first game of the 2026 season. The national rundown shows how New Canaan stacks up alongside powerhouse programs across the country, underscoring high expectations for Rams fans heading into fall.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Stamford

  • 4 Stamford restaurants, 1 market cited for serious violations during July health inspections (stamfordadvocate.com)
  • Revolut Clears Key US Banking Hurdle With Conditional OCC Approval (coincodex.com)

Norwalk

  • From the Archives: The Sewage, the Scandal, and the Fight to Save Norwalk's Oysters (nancyonnorwalk.com)

Ok New Canaan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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