New Canaan News

In government news, Town Hall workers unionized on Monday, drawing a bit of ire from First Selectman Robert Mallozzi III.

At its Dec. 3 meeting, the New Canaan Board of Selectmen approved several contracts, discussed recommendations from the Parking Commission and signed off on a number of appointments and reappointments.

We experienced larger crowds than expected and enjoyed the opportunity to share our handcrafts with our many loyal customers as well as first-time attendees.

Kathy McShane, of New Canaan, the managing director of Ladies Who Launch, Connecticut, was named March of Dimes ambassador to help celebrate the 75th anniversary Oct. 2 at the Water's Edge at Giovanni's in Darien.

"We're so pleased that Leon will be able to spend some time sharing his valuable experience and insights with us at our annual membership luncheon," Kiwanis President Stacey Hafen said.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m., Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston and Wilton residents will adorn their lawns with special luminaries.

Stamford's Marcia Selden Catering was named Caterer of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant Association at an awards dinner held at Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The latest award is another in a long line of accolades for the business.

Join in the holiday celebrations in Greenwich with the Christmas on Round Hill starting Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Round Hill Community House and carrying through to The Fair on Saturday, a free event open to all.

The gifts will be given to youngsters during the party set for 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the center.

The nearly 4,000-square-foot Colonial at 45 Southwood Drive in New Canaan is situated in a private with a short walk to South School.

The New Canaan Public School system earned high marks on the " report cards " released by the state, with three of the town's five schools surpassing state goals.

The New Canaan Republican Town Committee has set Monday, Jan. 13, for a caucus to endorse 20 nominees for membership for 2014-16.

Five Days. That is how long an ember can remain active in fireplace ashes. Until then, if you must, ashes must be removed to a metal container with a tight lid for safe disposal.

The following is a reader-submitted Letter to the Editor. The contents, comments and opinions are not necessarily those of Patch : Words can not express our gratitude to the New Canaan Fire Department, NCL Canaan Parish Chapter, and Stewart's Market for their holiday spirit.

New Canaan police reported this week a theft of more than $100,000 in jewelry from a St. John's Place home.

The New Canaan Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on the town's proposed Planning of Conservation and Development on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Lapham Community Center.

Before First Selectman Robert Mallozzi discussed the new board and commission appointments at the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday, he announced the retirement of who he called "one of the best friends this community could have."

The New Canaan Post Office will be relocating from its office at 2 Pine St. by January, the postal service confirmed in September .

The weekend of December 6, 7 and 8 is filled with holiday events taking place all over the area.

Joan Gildea, Darien EMS-Post 53 adult advisor and CPR director, teaches the staff at Playdates Preschool CPR, AED and first aid.