New Canaan News

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting in New Canaan on a feasibility study on the proposed Merritt Parkway Multi-Use Trail.

STAMFORD, Conn. After a lengthy career with escalating responsibility that took Darlene Lee into board rooms and away from mortgage origination, the New Canaan woman has returned to her roots of helping people get mortgages in her new role as a senior mortgage loan officer with the Washington Trust Co.

In front of a large crowd of artists, family and friends, the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan presented awards April 13 to the winners of the 24th annual Juried Student Exhibition.

New Canaan police are looking for a woman who attempted to make fraudulent credit card purchases at CVS Pharmacy, 94 Park St. A store manager called police April 16 to report that the woman attempted to make two separate purchases at 2 p.m. April 15, the report stated.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Tuesday presented "Summer Saver" Awards to 11 organizations - including the New Canaan Police Department, recognizing their leadership and commitment to reducing energy usage and air pollution during the critical "peak demand" summer months of 2013.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tucker Murphy offers the "Golden Shovel" award to Public Works Director Mike Pastore at the Chamber's annual awards picnic, June 13. When Tucker Murphy became executive director of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, her goal was to increase the engagement between the public and the business community.

Good Friday was the first full day opening for New Canaan's newest "hot spot" - Mrs. Greens Natural Market is a neighborhood market offering healthy and natural foods is dedicated to health, sustainability, supporting local farmers and being devoted to their local customers.

Crovatto, of New Canaan, will join the library team in early May, bringing experience in the development field and firsthand knowledge of the community.

Peter T. Bafitis, 63, of 17 King's Grant, New Canaan, was arrested April 16 on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.

Tucker Saitta, 18, of 180 Bridle Path Lane, New Canaan, was arrested April 19 on charges of second-degree forgery, possession of more than half an ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by a minor and failure to halt possession of alcohol by a minor.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is seeking mature, compassionate individuals from New Canaan to serve as patient support volunteers.

Heavy, slow-moving traffic was reported on I-95 in both directions and on the Merritt Parkway in southern Fairfield County during the Monday afternoon rush hour by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Jackson Dooley and Vivi Reeves line up for dinner served by Nichole LaBadie during the First Presbyterian Church's third annual PJ's and Pancakes event.

Richard Bergmann Architects, of New Canaan, received a Connecticut Design Award for a project on Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien.

To celebrate its School of Art's 90th anniversary, the Silvermine Arts Center is hosting a special Roaring '20s-themed gala fundraiser Saturday, May 3, to honor 10 faculty members who have taught at the school for more than 20 years.

Robert M. Paul, 52, of 4 Merritt St., Norwalk, was arrested April 7 on a charge of criminal violation of a restraining order.

The New Canaan Dance Club will celebrate the end of winter with "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Country Club of New Canaan.

Members of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County's benefit committee include Ann Sheffer of Westport, who is hosting the fundraiser at her home on Stony Point, Judy Higby of Wilton, Janet Lebovitz of New Canaan, Ellen Lewis of Wilton, Aislinn Gavin of Danbury, and Helen-Rendell-Baker of Wilton.

For the 12th consecutive year, Karl Chevrolet is the "hole-in-one" sponsor for Waveny LifeCare Network's annual Swinging for Seniors golf and tennis outing scheduled for Monday, May 19. From left, Sharon Stevenson, Waveny board member and event co-chairman; Stephen J. Karl, vice president of Karl Chevrolet; Sandra B. Graf, vice president, Peopleis ... (more)

For the 12th consecutive year, Karl Chevrolet is the "hole-in-one" sponsor for Waveny LifeCare Network's annual Swinging for Seniors golf and tennis outing scheduled for Monday, May 19. From left, Sharon Stevenson, Waveny board member and event co-chairman; Stephen J. Karl, vice president of Karl Chevrolet; Sandra B. Graf, vice president, Peopleis ... (more)