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Marietta Yvonne James, 94

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By Hoyt Funeral Home | May 4, 2020

Our beloved Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend, Marietta Yvonne James, 94 years young of New Canaan, passed away on May 3, 2020 after complications from a brief illness.

Grand List Increases by $27.6 Million; Top-10 Taxpayer Accounts

The total value of taxable property in New Canaan—including homes, commercial properties and motor vehicles—increased by about $27.6 million from 2018 to 2019, according to data from the assessor.
Local Businesses and COVID-19: New Canaan Pizza & Taqueria

For today’s Q&A with a local business owner navigating the COVID-19 public health emergency, we talk to Jose Guttierez of New Canaan Pizza & Taqueria. After purchasing the East Avenue mainstay three years ago, Guttierez oversaw an extensive interior renovation and then reopened in 2018 with the addition of authentic Mexican cuisine to New Canaan Pizza’s classic Greek-style pizza menu.
New Canaan High School 3rd Quarter Honors, High Honors Rolls

What follows are the New Canaan High School Honors and High Honors rolls for the third quarter.
Police: Woman, 20, Arrested After Discovery of Adderall with No Prescription

Police on Saturday night charged a 20-year-old Wilton woman with possession of controlled substance. At about 10:15 p.m. on May 2, an officer on patrol spotted a car parked in Waveny.
Brookwood Lane Property Owner Files Formal Complaint about Neighbor’s Fence

Months after complaining that a neighbor’s new privacy fence is one inch higher than allowed under the New Canaan Zoning Regulations, a Brookwood Lane couple has filed a formal appeal with the town.
Local Organizations and COVID-19: The Glass House

For today’s Q&A with a local business or organization, we talked to Greg Sages, executive director of The Glass House, which has its Visitors Center on Elm Street.
First Selectmen: Memorial Day Parade, Waveny Fireworks Canceled

New Canaan’s highest elected official said Friday that the town is canceling two of its most cherished annual community events due to the COVID-19 virus public health emergency.
Gulf Station Property Sells for $4.7 Million

The following property transfers were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Full Disclosure: The Still Life

Is it me or does it seem like someone pressed “pause” on life, then walked away with the remote control? To get a better handle on this, I decided to conduct informal, unsanctioned and entirely unscientific research.
Local Businesses and COVID-19: New Canaan Veterinary Hospital

For today’s Q&A with a local business owner, we talk to town resident Dr. Paul Potenza of New Canaan Veterinary Hospital.
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Podcast: New Canaan Fire Co. Assistant Chief Russ Kimes

This week on 0684-Radi0, our free weekly podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), Assistant Chief Russ Kimes of New Canaan Fire Company No.
‘I Don’t Think It’s Very Realistic’: Committee Mulls Postponement or Cancellation of July 4th Waveny Fireworks [UPDATED]

Members of the volunteer committee that organizes the annual fireworks celebration at Waveny said Wednesday that the popular family gathering likely won’t happen in any form on July 4 and that it remains to be seen whether a postponed event is feasible.
Local Businesses and COVID-19: Tequila Mockingbird

For today’s Q&A with a local business, we interviewed Lindsay Krupa, general manager at Tequila Mockingbird.
Two New Canaan Police Officers Promoted

Town officials last week promoted two longtime members of the New Canaan Police Department. The Police Commission during a special meeting April 21 promoted Sgt.
Local Businesses and COVID-19: ‘Swirl’ Frozen Yogurt

For today’s Q&A with a local business, we talk to Sonny Yi, on-site owner of frozen yogurt shop Swirl.

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— James Yao on Local Organizations and COVID-19: The Glass House
“Thanks Mike, that's a lot for a gas station, especially with people driving so much less.”
— Susan Serven on Gulf Station Property Sells for $4.7 Million
“But suppose the lot next to it, cleared of the pesky old 1913 Library, could be merged with it and…”
— Mimi Findlay on Gulf Station Property Sells for $4.7 Million
“The company's principals are Sohail Mehmood, Leoard Fugaro and Ishfaq Quadir, according to records on file with the Secretary of…”
— Michael Dinan on Gulf Station Property Sells for $4.7 Million
“Art, May God Bless You as you have blessed us for the past 100 years.”
— Jack Messert on ‘Best Dad Ever’: New Canaan’s Arthur Bettauer Turning 100
“That's an astounding premium over its appraised value and prior selling price. For that $ I'm sure they're not planning…”
— Susan Serven on Gulf Station Property Sells for $4.7 Million
“I like the idea of making sure we all have flags to display Giacomo.”
— Tucker Murphu on ‘I Don’t Think It’s Very Realistic’: Committee Mulls Postponement or Cancellation of July 4th Waveny Fireworks [UPDATED]
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