Week in Review: 100 Patches, Elm Street Store Closure, Hit-and-Run Tragedy & More

Just in case you were on vacation or not by your computer for the last week, take a second to catch up on the most vital headlines from New Canaan Patch:

Men's Department at J. Crew on Elm Street Closed: Seemingly without reason, one of the most popular men's stores on Elm Street closed last week. While we're following up to find out why, make sure you try this article on for size. 

New Teachers Undergo Facebook Checks in NCPS Pilot Program: In what stands as both an entrance into the digital era and NCPS' firm commitment to vetting their teachers, NCPS will now check their prospective teachers' Facebook. You're going to "Like" this story.   

Patch Celebrates its 100th Site Launch: Take a moment to raise your glasses with us as we celebrate the hundredth Patch site across the country. And while we look toward the future of Patch, we also give New Canaan a hearty "thank you" for welcoming us to the community.

Class of 2014 Mindset List: Meet the Freshmen: The times they are a changin'. With every new class of freshmen, there is inevitably a new school of thought and a way of seeing the world. If you're wondering what's running through the mind of a freshman, study up on our 2014 Mindset List!

Tragic Hit-and-Run on Oenoke Ridge: For the second time in three months, there's been another hit-and-run on Oenoke Ridge Road. The victim, Jayaraman Krishna, was taken to Norwalk Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The Krishna family held a service for their loved one on Friday, one day after New Canaan police impounded the suspected car. The suspect has been identified as a 32-year-old female New Canaan resident.