New Canaan Daily Digest

Tick Alert

• 🔥 Three ticks submitted last month via the New Canaan Health Department tested positive for Lyme disease, out of 13 submitted in...

Regional zoning ripple: Westport's Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-3 against Text Amendment 864, blocking offsite affordable units in the...

Alert for commuters: Buses replace trains on New Canaan branch from 11 p.m. Fridays through Sunday nights, starting this weekend through June 7, for...

• Early alert: Three ticks submitted last month via New Canaan Health Dept tested positive for Lyme; 13 total submitted, 5 results pending.
• Health...

Austin Furst, New Canaan resident and Vestron Video founder, died at 82, leaving a profound mark on Stamford and CT.

• Brought vitality to CT:...

Transportation Alerts

• ⚡ Weekend Metro-North Bus Replacement: Buses will replace New Canaan branch trains on weekends starting this Friday until...

Strong rebuke from Fairfield state reps Jennifer Leeper, Cristin McCarthy Vahey, and Sarah Keitt calls Prep students' posts destructive, hateful, and...

Spring calendar heats up with fundraisers and free fun supporting local causes:

• CARES Home Tour May 15: Tour five stunning homes + after-party;...

Local mom's pandemic-inspired vision thrives: Dr. Nara Jeong launched it in 2023 for her daughters' bilingual needs, as distant schools (40 mins away)...

Regional response to hate incident amid championship buzz:

• Fairfield Prep students posted antisemitic content at New Canaan HS hockey team before...

Travel alert for New Canaan commuters: Buses replace weekend trains starting this Friday until June.

• Fridays: Last train from New Canaan + last 3...

• Daily nightmare: Stamford condo residents get permits for two cars but circle lots nightly post-6 PM with no spots.
• Worsening factors: Neighbor...

Practical tips for bright, breezy April weather in Western CT:

• Mornings: Layer up with heavy jackets—chilly starts, possibly near freezing north of...

School District Response

• 🔥 NCPS Condemns Antisemitic Posts: Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi and NCHS Principal Bill Egan stated that...

Mark your calendars for Ram Jam 2026 – New Canaan High School's music & fashion festival with seniors modeling prom outfits and live performances.

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Connecticut's forecast hits home for New Canaan plans:

• Sunday showers from 12-6 p.m., up to 0.5" rain as cold front moves in
• Cool winds linger...

Lifelong New Canaanite Susan Phillips Boston, 65, leaves a legacy of family love and town sports spirit.

• Youth sports passion: Cheered Rams,...

Discover faith community at Canaan Christian Covenant—meet Jesus, engage in life-giving connections, everyone welcome.

• Sunday services, Bible...

• Zero tolerance for antisemitism: NCPS leaders declare hate speech has no place in schools or community after ~10 offensive Instagram posts from...

• High costs strain families: Single mom paid $400/month at YMCA for twins' lessons but couldn't sustain it.
• State-funded free program ended in...