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World War II Veterans Embark On Trip to Pearl Harbor

World War II Veterans Embark On Trip to Pearl Harbor

Congratulations to New Canaan High School graduate and ABC House of New Canaan alumnus Elijah Westbrook on making great inroads with his budding broadcasting career.

Since doing a summer internship with CBS News program “48 Hours,” the Quinnipiac University grad has taken a position with the CBS affiliate WROC in Rochester, N.Y. The video above is a feature story from Westbrook regarding veterans’ marking Pearl Harbor Day.

L-R: Rob Perkin, NCPD Sgt. Aaron LaTourette and Chief Leon Krolikowski at the Dec. 14, 2016 Police Commission meeting. Credit: Michael Dinan

L-R: Rob Perkin, NCPD Sgt. Aaron LaTourette and Chief Leon Krolikowski at the Dec. 14, 2016 Police Commission meeting. Credit: Michael Dinan

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For the second straight year, New Canaan Police Sgt. Aaron LaTourette won the annual Commissioner’s Shoot Award, sponsored by the Perkin family. This year, LaTourette also took home the Perkin Shoot Trophy, and his name will be engraved on a bowl marking his achievements. Rob Perkin, representing his family, said during the Police Commission meeting Wednesday while presenting the award: “It’s always a great honor to be here for this very special occasion. My father would certainly be very proud of what you are doing here at headquarters for the town of New Canaan. On behalf of my family, I would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. My very best wishes.”

Construction of New Canaan Firehouse. WPA retaining wall adjoining present-day Vine Cottage in foreground. 1936 Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society

Construction of New Canaan Firehouse. WPA retaining wall adjoining present-day Vine Cottage in foreground. 1936 Robert Corry photo, courtesy of the New Canaan Historical Society

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Dec. 8 marked the 135th anniversary of the New Canaan Fire Company. At left is a 1936 photo from the New Canaan Historical Society that depicts the present-day firehouse when it was under construction. Meet some of New Canaan’s volunteer firefighters here.

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Darienite.com is reporting that our neighbors to the south are seeing an uptick in coyote attacks on pets, including one small dog that appears to have been killed by the animals. The attacks happened near the New Canaan line.

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Interesting story here from CBS New York about another neighbor: Residents of North Stamford around Thanksgiving saw a large plastic pipeline pop up along a 2.5-mile stretch that spanned part of the Merritt Parkway as well as residential neighborhoods (up as far as Talmadge Hill). The state-ordered pipeline funnels water from Aquarion reservoirs in Stamford down to Greenwich, where more heavily depleted reservoirs are taking it in.

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We’re hearing that Janet Bacco, former manager of New Canaan Lawn Equipment, is back for two weeks from her paradise place in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Here’s a look at the 10 increased parking fines that the Board of Selectmen approved at its most recent meeting, following a recommendation from the Parking Commission. The commission also carved out a new $40 fine for third parking violations:

Parking Fine Increases, New Canaan

ViolationCurrent fineNew fine
Expired meter$20$25
Overtime parking$20$25
More than 12" from the curb$20$25
Unpaid space$20$25
Meter repeater$20$25
Parking on curb$20$25
25' from corner$20$25
Overnight parking$20$25
Boot removal$50$100
Handicapped zone$100$150
*Source: Office of the first selectman

 

New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation Committee members from left front row, Jennifer Essigs, Kristen O’Connor, Renee Fill, Joni Schafer, Allison Mennitt, Stephanie Kushner, Sue Holland, Sheri West, Mary Cody, and Dionna Carlson. From left back row, William Egan, Principal, NCHS and Chairman, NCHS Scholarship Foundation, Steffi Loomis, and Elissa Mellinger.

New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation Committee members from left front row, Jennifer Essigs, Kristen O’Connor, Renee Fill, Joni Schafer, Allison Mennitt, Stephanie Kushner, Sue Holland, Sheri West, Mary Cody, and Dionna Carlson. From left back row, William Egan, Principal, NCHS and Chairman, NCHS Scholarship Foundation, Steffi Loomis, and Elissa Mellinger.

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The New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation has announced that donors now can create “Named Scholarships” that honor a person, group, business or organization in categories that range from $500 per year for four years to a one-time award of $10,000. The group’s annual fundraiser, the first-ever NC Color Run, is to be held April 29.

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Here’s a photo gallery spotlighting more news items from around New Canaan:

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