New Canaan Public Schools will be closed Monday, the superintendent of schools said on Twitter, as the National Weather Service calls for up to nine inches of snow in New Canaan overnight.
Downtown on March 4, 2019 after a winter storm struck New Canaan overnight. Credit: Michael Dinan
In addition, Town Hall is delaying its opening until 10 a.m. and New Canaan Library to 11 a.m., officials said.
In issuing its Winter Storm Warning for the area, the National Weather Service noted that temperatures will remain below freezing in the morning and said that “travel could be very difficult.”
Vine Cottage on March 4, 2019 after a winter storm struck New Canaan overnight. Credit: Michael Dinan
“The hazardous conditions could impact … the Monday morning commute,” the agency’s warning said.
As of 9:30 a.m., Eversource reported 59 New Canaan homes without power. Metro-North Railroad reported “good service” on the branch line.
Here’s a list of what’s open and closed that we will update throughout Monday. Local businesses and organizations, please use the form below to let us know your hours for Monday and we’ll share the information with the community:
Looking from the Fire Station to Town Hall on Monday, March 4, 2019. Photo published with permission from its owner
What’s Open
- New Canaan Library (11 a.m.)
- Town Hall (10 a.m.)
- Walter Stewart’s (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Franco’s Wines (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Stewart’s Wine & Spirits (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Waveny LifeCare Network
- New Canaan Music (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Pryority Wellness (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Gates Restaurant (11:30 a.m.)
- Caren Forbes (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Elm Street Books (12 to 5:30 p.m.)
- Sanda’s Cleaners (7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
- Mobil Station (24 hours)
- William Raveis Real Estate (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Studio for Performing Arts (2 to 9:15 p.m.)
What’s Closed
- New Canaan Public Schools
- Staying Put in New Canaan
- Taylor’s Luggage
I have a bone to pick with the town Highway Department.
I live on a cul-de-sac atop one of the town’s highest elevations, and am used to getting a little more snow and being among the later streets to be plowed.
I woke up shortly after 6 AM today to inspect the winter wonderland and was surprised to see a strip of blacktop on the street. A plow came by for a second pass at about 7:30, leaving the road mostly clear.
My complaint – I was hoping to have a legitimate reason to leave for work a couple of hours later than usual. Thanks to the speedy and thorough work of the Highway Department I had no excuse!