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U.S. Postal Service officials have the keys to their new building and say they’re hoping to open the Post Office on Locust Avenue in New Canaan “this winter.” A more specific date is not yet available.

The New Canaan Post Office on Locust Avenue. Credit: Michael Dinan

The New Canaan Post Office on Locust Avenue. Credit: Michael Dinan

“We are ‘postalizing’ the interior by installing counters, electronic equipment, security features and other necessary items to conduct postal business,” USPS spokesperson Christine Dugas told NewCanaanite.com.

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Originally scheduled for next week, the Grace Farms application to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission will be heard at the group’s Nov. 29 meeting, officials say.

The motor vehicle that crashed into the Old Studio Road sign at the north side of Old Stamford Road, traveling northbound on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. Published with permission from its owner

The motor vehicle that crashed into the Old Studio Road sign at the north side of Old Stamford Road, traveling northbound on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. Published with permission from its owner

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Town officials say the motor vehicle that veered off of Old Stamford Road/Route 106 on Sunday morning and crashed into the Old Studio Road sign near the sharp bend there was traveling at about 60 mph. Police, public works, fire and other officials who field requests for traffic-calming during a meeting on Tuesday noted that they’re receiving complaints of cars at low traffic times—especially heading northbound—are speeding and cutting the corner there too close, and will inquire of the state whether better signage is possible.

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New Canaan Neighborhoods Inc., the Stamford-based organization that owns Canaan Parish—the Section 8-supported apartment complex at Lakeview Avenue and Route 123—this month filed a lawsuit seeking to oust a resident who’s accused of failing to pay rent in June, July and August.

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New Canaan’s Michael Nowacki, who ran an unsuccessful bid for first selectman one year ago, re-emerged Wednesday night after several quiet months. He addressed the Town Council as the legislative body confirmed members of the newly formed Ethics Board, reading from a document titled ‘Ten Questions Which You Won’t Be Asked Tonight’ that revolved around Freedom of Information Act and other matters. The Ethics Board members, appointed 12-0 by the council, include Pat Dolson Calanca, Thomas “Tucker” F. Clauss, Tammie C. Garner, Margaret “Peggy” C. Jay and Steven M. Simon.

New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. Photo by Mackenzie Lewis

New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. Photo by Mackenzie Lewis

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A pair of mixed-breed female dogs survived a perilous crossing of Route 106 last week. The Devonwood Lane dogs somehow got out of their home and were found by a Carter Street family around 11:17 a.m. on Oct. 13, according to a police report. Luckily, the dogs were licensed, according to NCPD Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, meaning their owner could be contacted. The owner arrived on scene and helped secure both animals safely.

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After weighing a request from St. Aloysius for one month, the Police Commission during its regular meeting on Wednesday night decided not to create new handicapped parking spaces along Maple Street. The church had been seeking one or two spaces to serve those who use the main administrative building near the corner of South Avenue. Commission Chairman Stuart Sawabini said he walked the property and found that there are safer handicapped spaces already located behind the building, with ramps and elevator access.

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Facing a shortfall of about three dozen volunteers, New Canaan’s Community Emergency Response Team put out a call to fellow Fairfield County towns for help to make sure Wednesday’s cross-country FCIAC championships ran smoothly at Waveny. In all, 36 volunteers from six towns including Stamford, Wilton and Monroe answered the call, joining New Canaan’s eight or nine CERT-trained volunteers to make sure the event came off.

Inside the former Outback Teen Center (later called 'The Hub') in downtown New Canaan, on July 1, 2016—when the structure officially reverted to the town after it failed to self-sustain. Credit: Michael Dinan

Inside the former Outback Teen Center (later called ‘The Hub’) in downtown New Canaan, on July 1, 2016—when the structure officially reverted to the town after it failed to self-sustain. Credit: Michael Dinan

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Town officials are pushing back on some bills received in connection with the shuttered building in back of Town Hall that was built, occupied and formerly owned by the Outback Teen Center. Though New Canaan hasn’t yet decided whether or how to preserve and use the building—officials are seeking a third opinion on its structural integrity—it’s already receiving invoices in connection with the disused structure, according to theBoard of Finance. Members of the finance board on Tuesday night discussed parts of the $34,000-plus in invoices received in connection with a review of the center by those who designed and built it—professionals said at the time to be traveling on their own dime. The matter came up again during the Town Council‘s meeting on Wednesday, as well, and councilman Kathleen Corbet wondered whether what the finance board characterized as bills were such or just statements, requested by the town, tracking how much money has been spent studying Outback since the town inherited it.

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