New Canaan Daily Digest

School Updates

• NCHS Math Team Success: Congratulations to the Math Team for earning second place in the medium schools division at the...

New Canaan's Staying Put Summer Soirée supports older adults aging in place:

• June 4, 2026, 6-8:30 PM at Serafresca at the IC in Stamford—food,...

Tail-wagging fun awaits at the New Canaan Nature Center on Sunday, May 31, 11 AM–4 PM—a free family event hosted by Pet Pantry Warehouse benefiting...

Downtown tartan takeover: First Pres Church's committee paraded in full Highland regalia on April 18, sparking buzz for Scottish Sunday May 3 at 10...

YMCA championed neurodiversity all April:

• Joined national Wear Gold Day April 2, symbolizing autistic individuals' brilliance and value.
• 3rd...

New Canaan Public Schools has appointed a new administrator of special education for Saxe Intermediate and Middle Schools. Key update for local families and educators.

Huge shoutout to the NCHS Math Team for earning second place in the medium schools division at the Connecticut Association of Math Leagues State Match on April 1! Proud moment for local academic excellence.

Proud local history: A New Canaan sergeant was one of the first three recipients of George Washington's Badge of Military Merit – the Purple Heart's...

St. Luke’s School Maroon tennis team faces Brunswick School at Fox Valley Park playing fields. A prime chance for New Canaan families to cheer local youth sports!

Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in New Canaan celebrates its new sanctuary dedication—a bright, open space with rows of purple chairs reflecting church colors for welcoming worship. A vibrant milestone for local faith and culture!

751 Weed Street Development

• 🔥 Construction Begins This Week: Arnold Karp states shovels are going into the ground this week at 751 Weed Street...

• Guitar Workshop: Free basics for ages 8-13 on April 28, try strums hands-on
• Book Clubs: Monthly for K-8 with crafts, quizzes, pizza, peer-led...

New Canaan CARES empowers youth and families with free programs on parenting, positive development, and healthy lifestyles—funded largely by the...

Key choice ahead for New Canaan housing at 751 Weed Street: 62-unit compromise reduces density by half, adds underground parking, and includes $3.2M...

New Canaan Charter Revision Commission met on April 27; full 2:42:12 video now on YouTube (21 views, no likes/comments yet). Key for tracking town governance changes—watch here.

Celebrate New Canaan High School student musicians with the full Spring Orchestra Concert video from 4/28/26 now on YouTube – 1:07:38 of performance, 28 views already.

School Updates

• ⚡ East School Climate Survey: East Elementary School families are asked to complete the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory...

New Canaan High School has released its third quarter honor roll, congratulating students earning Grade 12 high honors like Sophie Adamczyk and...

Entrepreneurial spark: Neighbors Ella Barnette (20 years fashion/styling) and Jessica Merrill (ex-wedding planner) turned 2023 book club tablescapes...

• Dining void: Plant-based spot offering smoothies, acai bowls, vegan options shuts after 5 years at 96 Main St.
• Local impact: Filled healthy niche...