New Canaan Election 2021: Rita Bettino For Town Council

Rita Bettino shared views with Patch about running for Town Council in New Canaan.

New Canaan Election: Kathleen Corbet For Board Of Selectmen

Incumbent Kathleen Corbet shared views with Patch about running for the New Canaan Board of Selectmen.

New Canaan Board Of Selectmen Approve Part-Time Hire, Promotion

A town assessment technician and a part-time gardener for Waveny Park were both appointed during a recent board meeting.

Rental Arrears Up In Fairfield County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Fairfield County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Town Employee Promoted To Assistant Tax Assessor In New Canaan

The promotion was approved during a Board of Selectmen meeting this week.

New Canaan Board Of Selectmen Appoint New Comptroller

The Board of Selectmen has unanimously approved the selection of Diane Wilson as the town's new comptroller.

New Canaan-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Fairfield County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

New Assistant Fire Chief Appointed In New Canaan

The Board of Selectmen recently appointed Albert Bassett​ to the position of assistant fire chief for the New Canaan Fire Department.

New Canaan-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Reality TV Stars To Attend Ribbon Cutting Event In New Canaan

Stars from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" are expected to attend an event in New Canaan.

Fairfield County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated New Canaan residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Fairfield County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In New Canaan Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Fairfield County is lower than the Connecticut average.

Fairfield County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the New Canaan area compares to Connecticut and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Transfer Station Permits Available In New Canaan

New Canaan residents are now able to apply for their 2021-22 transfer station permit through the town website.

New Canaan Outdoor Summer Concert Series Begins Next Week

New Canaan plans to host nearly a dozen free open-air music concerts on the lawn and patio behind Waveny House this summer.

New Canaan Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Fairfield County's unemployment rate is lower than the Connecticut average.

New Canaan Town Hall Fully Reopens

Public in-person meetings for all town boards, commissions and committees are also expected to resume this summer.

Broadband Speed In New Canaan Area: See New Data

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

$44M+ to New Canaan Library Since 1996 -Taxpayers Deserve A Voice

The 1913 building is historic, is 80 percent intact, will cost less than one million dollars to rehab according is financially viable...

Former New Canaan P&Z Commissioner Implores Town to "Save 1913"

Cites Zoning, Village Guidelines

Open Letter: Our 1913 Library Building is Timeless

"Let's retain the character of our wonderful town and not do something we'll certainly regret in the future."

Preservation Connecticut Urges New Canaan to Save the 1913 Libray

Urges Town to Reconsider on the Basis of History, Sustainability, Environmental Factors

Letter To The Editor: Keep the 1913 Library

Author Supports Retaining, Repurposing Landmark Library

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Former New Canaan Conservation Chair: Preserve Our 1913 Library

Adhere to the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), our Town’s Strategic Plan for the Physical Development of New Canaan.

New Canaan: Why Change Zoning to Tear Down Our 1913 Landmark?

Town of New Canaan ignoring its own 2014 POCD (Town Plan of Conservation and Development ) highlighting the preservation of the 1913 Library

Setting the Facts Straight About our New Canaan 1913 Library

New Canaan's History, and Clarifying Misconceptions About Our 1913 Landmark

Open Letter: Reasons to Reject "new" New Canaan Library Plan

Says "no" to creating a “spot” zone (the “quasi-public” Library Overlay Zone) for special interest private organization such as the Library

Architect Urges New Canaan to Save Iconic Beaux Arts 1913 Library

"It is not necessary to sacrifice a splendid, century-old landmark for an incongruous, glaringly out of context...[building]."

More Consideration Needed before Funding new New Canaan Library

To the Town of New Canaan: Please take more time to review info before demolishing our iconic 1913 Library

Opinion: Why Pay to Demolish our Landmark 1913 Library?

Op-Ed from Ken Klenk

Opinion: Time To Modernize Extreme Risk Protection Orders

State Sen. Will Haskell discusses how Connecticut should prevent subjects of protective orders from being able to acquire a firearm.

Veteran New Canaan Police Officer Receives Prestigious Award

Officer Rex Sprosta, a 16-year veteran, was named the 2020 recipient of the Lt. Stephen W. Wood Officer of the Year award.

Preservationists Hire Lawyer To Save New Canaan Library Building

The original 1913 building is set to be demolished once a new library is constructed.

Efforts Continue To Save 1913 Library Building In New Canaan

A draft of a Memorandum of Understanding between the town and the library mentions the possibility of preserving the historic structure.

New Canaan Selectmen Recommend $157.7 Million Budget For 2021-22

The Board of Finance next will review the recommendation.

Jennifer Dulos Investigation Approaches $1M In Overtime: Report

Multiple law enforcement agencies reportedly have incurred significant overtime costs associated with the search for Jennifer Farber Dulos.

Opinion: 2020: A Year of Accomplishments Despite A Pandemic

New Canaan First Selectman Kevin Moynihan discusses many of the positives from 2020, and what residents can look forward to in 2021.

New Canaan Updates Parking Lot Enforcement & Permit Renewals

Metered parking enforcement to resume Jan. 1.