New Canaan News

A veteran salutes during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony marking Pearl Harbor Day at Norwalk City Hall on Saturday.

Steven I. Risbridger, CPA, managing partner of Reynolds & Rowella, LLP's New Canaan office, recently participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the XPX Connecticut Exit Planning Exchange.

Steven I. Risbridger, CPA, managing partner of Reynolds & Rowella, LLP's New Canaan office, recently participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the XPX Connecticut Exit Planning Exchange.

The string quartet ETHEL, Ralph Farris, Tema Watstein, Kip Jones and Dorothy Lawson, will perform at the Silvermine Arts Center Dec. 14. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed The string quartet Ethel returns to Silvermine Arts Center for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Sara Victoria Hall Auditorium, 1037 Silvermine Road, New ... (more)

The string quartet ETHEL, Ralph Farris, Tema Watstein, Kip Jones and Dorothy Lawson, will perform at the Silvermine Arts Center Dec. 14. The string quartet Ethel returns to Silvermine Arts Center for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Sara Victoria Hall Auditorium, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan.

The December issue of HGTV Magazine features a New Canaan family decorating cookies and sharing the holiday together in their colonial kitchen, which was renovated by New Canaan designer Christine Donner of Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc. The December issue of HGTV Magazine features a New Canaan family decorating cookies and sharing the ... (more)

Marianne C. Cirillo has joined the Rucci Law Group, of Darien, and will focus on trusts and estates and real estate law.

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.