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The Animal Control section of the New Canaan Police Department issued a written warning to the owner of a terrier mixed-breed dog in the area of Ogden and Wakeman Roads in New Canaan after the dog attacked another dog on Oct. 30, officials said. The victim dog’s owner said it was the third such scuffle, however, the earlier incidents had not been reported.

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New Canaan’s Veterans Day ceremony is to start promptly at 10:55 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at God’s Acre. More details here.

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Five people are still living in Smith Ridge Road home, even though the property’s ownership reverted to a bank after foreclosure proceedings, according to a complaint filed in state Superior Court in Norwalk. The property had been purchased for $575,000 in 1999, tax records show. The people living there are its former owners, an elderly relative and two people that the bank hasn’t been able to identify—all named as defendants. They were supposed to be out Oct. 27, the complaint said.

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Parking Commission Chairman Keith Richey said Thursday night that his understanding from First Selectman-elect Kevin Moynihan is that the latter “wants to put together a committee” with representatives from Lumberyard Parking Lot neighbors such as Bankwell and Karl Chevrolet to “get their thoughts” on his campaign pledge to prioritize the decking of the lot. During the commission’s special meeting at Town Hall, Richey said the idea may be to approach Bankwell about using its driveway for construction vehicles or taking some spaces for those working on the project. “Obviously he’s not in office yet so he cannot start anything,” Richey said.

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A Laurel Road resident reported to Animal Control that a coyote found its way onto the porch, within one foot of a 90-pound Labradoodle. The coyote fled when a human appeared but it’s a good reminder that we’re entering breeding season for coyotes, so be aware and do not leave dogs unattended outdoors as the wildlife becomes more active.

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Spontaneous applause broke out for Kit Devereaux when she entered the Douglas Room at Lapham Community Center on Wednesday night for her final meeting on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Fellow commissioners as well as those in attendance at the meeting gave Devereaux an ovation the day after the well-liked Democrat came within 33 votes of winning a tightly contested first selectman race. She soon will start a two-year term on the Board of Selectmen, serving alongside Kevin Moynihan and Nick Williams.

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Rucci Law Group and STAR, Inc. will host a free seminar 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 15 for anyone interested in learning more about special needs trusts. Attorneys Marianne Cirillo and Michele Gartland will discuss the tools necessary to establish a Special Needs Trust and the different options available. It’ll be held at Woodway Country Club in Darien, and those interested should RSVP to psaverine@starct.org or call (203) 846-9581 x302.

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Though the Police Commission in September voted to extend parking times downtown from 90 minutes to two hours, the change doesn’t take effect until the physical signs are in place, Parking Bureau Superintendent Stacy Miltenberg said.

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A bat found alive in a basement sink on Fawn Lane tested positive for rabies, Animal Control said. A licensed nuisance wildlife control officer removed the animal. The home where the bat was found includes three kids under age five.

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First Selectman Rob Mallozzi and Selectmen Beth Jones and Nick Williams on Wednesday approved the New Canaan Farmers’ Market to run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from April 28 to Dec. 15, 2018 in the Center School parking lot downtown.

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A bobcat sighting in Waveny was reported Nov. 8 to Animal Control.

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Williams joked during the selectmen meeting this week that “We need somebody to step up with naming rights for” the new turf fields at New Canaan High School, as “Water tower turf field 1,” “Water tower turf field 2” and “Water tower turf field 3” are clunky.

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Finally, here’s a gallery of photos showcasing other newsworthy happenings around New Canaan:

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  1. Though the Police Commission voted in September to extend the in-town parking from 90 minutes to 2 hours the new law does not go into effect until the physical signage is posted. This most likely is because the Police Chief is the only one with cranial effectiveness. If the signs go up before the holidays the traffic in town will resemble a parking lot in itself. The new rule is essentially once again the tail wagging the rhinoceros. It will be abused by those mannerless people who work in town as they manipulate the rule into getting four hour parking.
    Their lack of etiquette is unfortunate. The limit should have remained at 90 minutes so as to keep the mannerless in their cages. The sad recommendation to those lunching, movie viewing or extensively shopping should have remained utilizing the town parking lots.

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