Saying the tenants of an East Hills Drive duplex haven’t paid rent this calendar year, the homeowner on April 16 filed eviction papers in state Superior Court. The month-to-month payment of $1,750 hasn’t been made by the four occupants of 9 East Hills Drive since January, according to a complaint filed by Norwalk-based attorney Abram Heisler. The complaint identifies two of the tenants by name and says the property owner doesn’t know who the other two people living there are.
Zach Allen sacking some Darien quarterback. Credit: Terry Dinan
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Experts say 2015 New Canaan High School graduate Zach Allen— the Rams’ all-time sack leader—could be selected in the middle of the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. The defensive end is finishing his fourth year at Boston College.
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The New Canaan Building Department on April 22 issued an after-the-fact building permit for a $14,000 kitchen renovation job at 19 Olmstead Court. The homeowner served as contractor for the work, the permit said, and paid the town $205 in fees.
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Paul Simon has listed his New Canaan home for $13.9 million, according to Architectural Digest.
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Tony’s Deli earned a perfect score from the New Canaan Health Department during its April 16 re-inspection of the Pine Street eatery.
Philippe Petit walking between the twin towers of the World Trade Center on a wire. Courtesy Philippe Petit
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The Glass House’s annual Summer Party—to be held June 8—this year will feature a site-specific aerial walk by French high-wire artist Philippe Petit, of “Man on Wire” fame.
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The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 Tuesday to appoint Karen Ludwig Kariuki to the Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Beth Ann Brunalli to the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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The Town Council on Wednesday voted 12-0 to oppose forced regionalization of schools.
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Here’s some worthwhile events coming up soon, book ’em:
- Annual Fishing Derby—Registration starts 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Mill Pond (derby starts 8:30 a.m.)
- Collection Days for Boy Scouts Troop 70 Annual Fundraiser—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 in the Lumberyard Lot (opposite Karl Chevrolet)
- Scandals, Standardized Testing & Sports—7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at Woodway Country Club (540 Hoyt St., Darien)
- Dog Days New Canaan—free entry 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at New Canaan Nature Center (44 Oenoke Ridge Road)
- STAR Inc. Walk, 5k Run and Roll—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
- New Canaan CARES 27th Annual Kitchen & Home Tour— 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 16
- May Fair—5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 10 (Friday Night Lights) and 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at St. Mark’s
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The selectmen on Tuesday also unanimously approved payment of legal bills that included $4,042 in the case of Grace Farms’s lawsuit versus the Planning & Zoning Commission ($33,070 fiscal-year-to-date), $1,480 for a review of the school district’s food service thefts ($15,770 fiscal-year-to-date) and $2,984 for a lawsuit brought against a New Canaan Country School neighbor in connection with P&Z’s approval of a new athletic facility ($9,557 fiscal-year-to-date).
Local players on the Eclipse Lacrosse Club U13 National Team. Contributed
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Congratulations to the Eclipse Lacrosse Club U13 National Team, which is bound for the World Series of Youth Lacrosse July 2 to 4 in Denver with a chance to play in the championship game at Denver University’s Peter Barton Stadium. Head-coached by Will Koshansky, the team includes town residents Doster Crowell, Colin Finnigan, Thomas Garcia, Hayden Roeder, Jack Sconziano and Gray Tamasco.
L-R: U.S. Rep Jim Himes, Bankwell EVP & Chief of Staff Laura Waitz, Bankwell AVP & Marketing Manager Lucy French holding Zumba, Photographer Mike Bagley and Bankwell Executive assistant to the CEO, Lynne Gomez holding Bowie. Contributed
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Bankwell on Thursday announced the re-launch of its Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, creating awareness about the many dogs and cats in need of homes at animal shelters throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties. This is the third year for the program, which features photos and information about available dogs and cats on billboards, ads, social media, the bank’s website, and throughout all of the bank’s branches. The bank kicked off the program in the spring of 2017, and the adoption rate at local shelters spiked, with more than 85% of featured animals finding a home last year.
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Finally, New Canaan Human Services is asking residents to check on older loved ones and neighbors throughout the year. New Canaan’s community health nurse offers monthly wellness visits to New Canaan’s disabled or senior residents that find it too difficult to leave their home, including a blood press use check, safety assessment and discussion of health concerns. Those interested in the program should contact contact Bethany Zaro, 203-594-3093 or bethany.zaro@newcanaanct.gov.
Zach Allen got drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 65th pick. Congrats to him.