Town Employee, Commission Receive Planning Awards In New Canaan

CCAPA recently awarded its 2025 Rising Star Award and an honorable mention to a town employee and commission in New Canaan.

2025 Dog Licenses Now Available In New Canaan: Town Clerk

Connecticut requires all dogs ages six months and older to be licensed and wearing their tags by the end of June, according to the town.

New Canaan Receives State Grant For Playground Improvements

The grant is one of more than 40 that Governor Ned Lamont said are going to small towns throughout the state.

New Canaan Fire Launches Community Connect Program

The program allows residential property owners in New Canaan to add valuable information to a secure database, according to fire officials.

New Canaan Hires New Director Of Health

The Board of Selectmen approved the hiring of a new director of health for the town of New Canaan during a meeting this week.

New Canaan Hires New Assistant Residential Building Inspector

A new part-time employee's hiring was approved by the New Canaan Board of Selectmen during a recent meting.

New Canaan Nip Bottle Sales Top 21,000 Over Past 6 Months

See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.

New Canaan Receives $8,000 Neglected Cemeteries Grant

New Canaan is one of 37 municipalities in Connecticut to receive a neglected cemeteries grant.

New Canaan Town Council Approves $181M Budget For 2025-2026

Town officials said the $181 million budget represents an increase of 3.47 percent over the current fiscal year.

New Canaan Announces 2025 Clean Your Mile Event

New Canaan encourages residents to once again help beautify its parks, schools and neighborhoods during the 2025 Clean Your Mile event.

New Canaan Food Pantry Launches Online Wish List

The new updated online wish list allows supporters to select items to donate and have them shipped directly to the New Canaan Food Pantry.

New Canaan Human Services Launches Online Donations Portal

The department has introduced an online donations portal residents and friends can use to send financial support electronically.

New Canaan Appoints Chief Building Official

The Board of Selectmen appointed a new chief building official and hired two new administrative assistants during a recent meeting.

Outdoor Dining Set For May To November 2025 In New Canaan

The Board of Selectmen recently approved bumping the start of outdoor dining in New Canaan from April to May and extending it into November.

New Canaan Teen On Elon Musk’s DOGE Team: Reports

Edward Coristine graduated in 2024 from a college prep school in Rye, New York, according to media reports.

Fazio Holds Press Conference In New Canaan On Rising Water Rates

State Sen. Ryan Fazio recently held a press conference with legislative and municipal leaders to express concerns about rising water rates.

New Canaan Board Of Selectmen Approve $183.10M Budget For 2025-26

Town officials said the $183.10 million budget represents an increase of 4.67 percent over the current fiscal year.

Board Of Selectmen Approve 2025 New Canaan Farmers Market Schedule

The Board of Selectmen approved this week the schedule for the 2025 New Canaan Farmers Market, which will run from April to December.

Plans Submitted For Richard Gere, Paul Simon's Former New Canaan Home

Plans to turn actor Richard Gere and musician Paul Simon's former home into a nine-lot subdivision were recently submitted to the town.

New Canaan Appoints New Taxation Director, Highway Superintendent

The Board of Selectman recently appointed a new director of assessments and taxation and a new highway superintendent during a meeting.

Newly Elected State Rep. Savet Constantine Sworn In At State Capitol

Constantine, a Democrat, represents the 42nd District, which covers Wilton and parts of New Canaan and Ridgefield.

EMT Training Classes Scheduled For January In New Canaan

New Canaan's volunteer-driven EMS team is looking to expand its ranks and will be offering a new EMT training class in January 2025.

New Canaan Receives Grant For Town Player Powerhouse Education Center

The town recently received $100,000 in bond funding to support the New Canaan Town Player Powerhouse Theater and Educational Center.

New Canaan Appoints New Town Medical Director

The Board of Selectmen appointed Dr. Jamie Ruszkowski​ as New Canaan's new town medical director during a recent meeting.

New Canaan EMS Wins 2 Top Statewide Awards

New Canaan EMS recently received two of the top awards presented by the Connecticut EMS Advisory Board Council of Regional Presidents.

New Canaan Included In Stage 2 Drought Advisory: Town

The town has provided a list of actions residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily take to help minimize future drought impact.

New Canaan To Hold Veterans Day 2024 Ceremony

New Canaan's annual Veterans Day ceremony is scheduled to take place next week at the Wayside Cross at the bottom of God’s Acre.

New Canaan Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how New Canaan residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.

New Canaan 2024 Election Results: Winners In Key Races Revealed

The polls have closed in New Canaan for the 2024 elections, and here are the latest updates on how local residents voted.

New Canaan 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in New Canaan, including the candidates and polling places.

Here's How Much New Canaan Received From 'Nickel-Per-Nip' Since April

Each town in Connecticut receives 5 cents for each "nip" sold within its borders every six months.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Tom O'Dea For State Representative

Tom O'Dea shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to serve the 125th State House District in New Canaan, Darien and Stamford.

New Canaan 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know about state and federal elections in New Canaan including the candidates, polling places, voting hours.

New Canaan Residents Invited To Take At-Home Cell Test

The town invites residents to test the quality of their home's cellular service and add to its town-wide mobile network coverage data.

New Canaan Election 2024 Information: Registration, Voting

Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, the town has released information for residents regarding registration, absentee ballots and more.

New Canaan Wins 2 Financial Reporting Awards

New Canaan earned the awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

New Canaan Releases Early Voting Information

Early voting begins on Oct. 21 in Connecticut.

New Canaan Launches Parking Survey For Residents, Businesses

The town has released a survey to collect input from New Canaan residents, businesses and visitors about parking in the downtown area.

New Canaan To Make 'Significant Changes' To Town Facilities: Feds

Court officials have reached a settlement with the town to resolve allegations that some of its facilities did not comply with the ADA.

New Canaan Fire Elevates 2 Volunteers To Career Staff

The New Canaan Fire Department recently hired two volunteers to fill vacancies, including the first woman on the department's career staff.