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Rotary Club Grants from LobsterFest
By Jane Fox The Rotary Club of New Canaan is delighted to announce that the net proceeds from last year’s LobsterFest have been donated to
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June 21, 2024
Once a Ram, Always a Ram
By Kaitlyn Kelly On Wednesday, June 12th, family, friends, and alumni gathered at Dunning Field to celebrate the New Canaan High School (NCHS) Class of
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June 21, 2024
A Harmless, Beautiful, Ethereal Creature
By Jim Knox “We got one!” my older siblings called out excitedly. Laser focused, undeterred by fleeting opportunities gliding around us, my brother Bruce and
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June 21, 2024
A Beardsley Break!
By Julie O’Brien Deasy Question: Now that school is out, what are some day trips we can take around this area with kids (or just
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June 21, 2024
Make Music Day
By Julie O’Brien Deasy What is “Make Music Day” and how can I participate? Answer: Make Music Day is an international movement which brings free,
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June 14, 2024
Healthcare Access…From the Waiting Room to the Living Room
By Dr. Russell R. Barksdale Who hasn’t waited patiently in a doctor’s office or looked for an appointment with a specialist only to be told
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June 7, 2024
Embrace the Sunshine: Health Benefits of Swapping Screen Time for Family Time
By Teresa Alasio The lazy days of summer beckon, and with them comes the urge to unwind with electronics. But before you plug in, consider
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June 7, 2024
A Zoological Legend That Was Thought Extinct
By Jim Knox In September of 2021, after more than three quarters of a century of exhaustive field searches and hundreds of hopeful sightings reported,
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June 7, 2024
Caffeine and Carburetors
By Julie O’Brien Deasy Question: When is the next Caffeine and Carburetors Event? Answer: Caffeine and Carburetors (C&C) is coming up on June 16 from
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May 31, 2024
LWV Legislative Update
By Conny Galvez and Emma Barhydt As the legislative session wrapped up in Hartford and campaign season approaches full swing, the League of Women Voters
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May 31, 2024
New Beginnings
By Emily Umbdenstock And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings. -Meister Eckhart Well, friends, it’s
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May 31, 2024
An Intelligent and Resourceful Neighbor
By Jim Knox Every April we begin to hear them—the accounts from our fellow Fairfield County residents. Whether overheard in line at the post office,
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May 24, 2024
Creating an Artful Cheese Board
Memorial Day weekend, from May 25 to May 27, is an ideal time for families in New Canaan, CT, to gather and enjoy each other’s
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May 24, 2024
Beach Season – the Waterfront Report
By John Engel It’s beach season and Save the Sound has graded all 197 Connecticut beaches on water quality and 75% of them got a
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May 24, 2024
Healthy Communities—Our Children’s Wellness
By Russell R. Barksdale Ensuring the well-being of our children is always touted as a primary focus for any community, reportedly backed by adequate resources
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May 24, 2024
Home of the Brave
By Emily Umbdenstock This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. -Elmer Davis
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May 24, 2024
Your Attitude Can Impact Your Health
By Teresa Alasio MD Did you know that your attitude can significantly impact your health outcomes? Studies show that a positive mindset is linked to
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May 24, 2024
Grace Farms
By Julie O’Brien Deasy Question: What is Grace Farms and am I able to go and visit? Answer: Yes, Grace Farms is free to visit
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May 24, 2024
EDITORIAL
Summer Days | EDITORIAL
July 26, 2024
The dog days of summer are upon us. This weekend brings with it the unofficial halfway point of summer. When we think of the lazy, hazy days of summer we normally think of August, but this past
Commerce | EDITORIAL
July 19, 2024
As the warm days of July unfold, New Canaan prepares for one of its most cherished summer traditions: the Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale. Scheduled for Friday, July 19th, and Saturday, July 20th, this annual event promises
Buy Local | EDITORIAL
July 12, 2024
In an age when we use keystrokes instead of footsteps to acquire what we want, it’s easy to undervalue the impact of shopping, eating, and getting services locally. With the rise of large-scale businesses and e-commerce, it
EDITORIAL | Independence Day Musings
June 28, 2024
We are getting a bit out in front on writing about Independence Day, but with good reason. Next Thursday, the day our paper is printed and delivered is the 4th of July. With many people away for
OPINION
LETTER | Dear New Canaan Veterans
Dear New Canaan Veterans, I would like to reinforce a World War II, combat veteran, Frank Gallo’s “Letters to the
LETTER | For St. Luke’s Parking Plan
I’d like to take this opportunity to declare (again) our whole-hearted support of St. Luke’s application. We’re proud parents of
LETTER | Against St. Luke’s Parking Plan
We, the abutting neighbors to St. Luke’s School, refute statements made on May 2nd by the school administration that there
LETTER | Dear New Canaan Veterans
Dear New Canaan Veterans, I would like to reinforce a World War II, combat veteran, Frank Gallo’s “Letters to the
LETTER | A Dramatic Turn Around
To the Editor: In a dramatic turn of events that highlighted the tensions between state authority and local autonomy, New
Op-ed Column | Trying to Erode Local Control Again
Four years ago, CT169Strong was founded by Connecticut citizens to defend local control of our towns and cities to make
Op-ed Column | Affordable Housing Committee Moving Ahead
By John Goodwin Last year the New Canaan Town Council passed an ordinance establishing an Affordable Housing Committee. The Committee’s
LETTER | NC EMS “Hands for Life” a Big Success
To the Editor: On Sunday, April 28th 320 people learned how to “save a life” by attending the New Canaan
LETTER | Library Board of Trustees Response To Recent Budget Cuts
To the Editor, Like the many volunteers in Town who commit time and talent to benefit our community, the New
LETTER | Thank You!
To the Editor, Hope you are doing well. I enjoy reading our newspaper, Sentinel, every week. Especially the Amusement, entertaining,
LETTER | Against Car Garage
To Planning and Zoning: I am writing to strongly object to St Luke’s proposal to build a 200 car garage.
LETTER | Dear Veterans
Dear Veterans, I have lived in New Canaan for 70 years, am a WWII combat Veteran and I served in
LETTER | New Barriers on Elm
I am writing about the new barriers put in place for the restaurants. As a shop owner in town these
LETTER | St. Luke’s Parking Garage
It’s no exaggeration to say that St. Luke’s School’s proposal to build a private above ground 200 car parking garage
LETTER | It is Time for a Strong and Unequivocal “No”
To the Editor: I am writing to firmly oppose the construction of a 200-car above-ground parking garage by St. Luke’s
LETTER | Bringing Women Together to Foster a Network of Support
To Our Community: We are reaching out today to let everyone know about our organization – Women Empowering Women Institute.
