tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:35:37 +0000WillChildrenWeekendsTown HallHolidaysWeatherTeensFoodParksCommuteSchoolRestaurantsPoliticsPollsTrainsStoresAmericaNoiseAnimalsEducationEnergyGardenSuggestionsBlackoutsDeerHouseReal EstateLibraryHurricaneMapsPoliceStormSupermarketPlanesJobsMoviesSportsWeed and DuryeaCouponsKiwanisLinksSoccerStorm hurricane trainBlog New Canaan focuses on the events in New Canaan, CT. We want to help people to enjoy our beautiful community.http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Will S)Blogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-4815352145051283045Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:41:00 +00002013-07-06T13:41:00.864-04:00ChildrenFoodHolidaysStoresWeekendsThe 2013 New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for July 20, 2013. It will run from 9 am until 5 pm. Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2013/07/new-canaan-village-fair-sidewalk-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-3224000734362349058Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:00 +00002013-07-04T06:09:40.939-04:00ChildrenHolidaysParksWeekendsWillThis year's New Canaan July 4th celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4th at Waveny Park. The New Canaan "Family Fourth" is always one of the premier events in town. Activities include picnicking, live music, food & drink stands... and of course, tons of fireworks! The town will mail out ticket applications in May/June or you can purchase online from the town website (when tickets become http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-canaan-july-4th-celebration-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-1807175612906998166Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-11-13T20:00:02.957-05:00ChildrenHolidaysTeens The 2012 New Canaan Holiday Stroll starts on Friday November 30th. According to the Chamber of Commerce, "The annual Holiday Stroll kicks off Friday night with holiday caroling on Elm Street and the arrival of Santa Claus on Old Faithful Fire Engine.  Santa helps light the holiday trees that line picturesque downtown and stores stay open late." Will http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-canaan-holiday-stroll-2012_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-7535670669598326615Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:48:00 +00002012-11-13T18:48:01.004-05:00HurricaneStormTrainsDespite being "officially" reopened today, the New Canaan branch was forced back into using bus service due to the slippery tracks.   Here is the MTA explanation for the slippery tracks:  "In autumns past, you may have heard our train crews mention "slip-slide" to explain minor service delays. This condition is created by a slimy substance left by crushed leaves on our rails that gets even morehttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/despite-being-officially-reopened-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-700685820485801551Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:20:00 +00002012-11-12T19:22:28.705-05:00Storm hurricane trainJust got a message from the MTA that regular train service on the New Canaan branch starts on Tuesday, Nov 13. They have finally fixed the Hurricane Sandy damage. Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-canaan-service-resumes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-341549956677607016Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:57:00 +00002012-11-10T07:58:19.721-05:00BlackoutsChildrenHolidaysHurricanePoliceSchoolStormTeensTown HallWeatherWeekendsGiven Hurricane Sandy, New Canaan's Halloween has been rescheduled for TODAY (Saturday 11/10/12).  For more, please read this note from New Canaan's Office of Emergency Management - "Good evening, this is Mike Handler with what I hope is my final update for Hurricane Sandy. As promised, the Town has rescheduled Halloween for tomorrow, November 10th. We apologize for the short notice but we do http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-new-canaan-halloween-rescheduled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-7158114807739850724Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:31:00 +00002012-11-10T08:06:16.737-05:00HurricaneStormTrainsAs you know, Metro North is running buses along the New Canaan branch line until they get the train track fixed (possibly by this weekend). To help make your commute to/from New Canaan (and Talmadge Hill) a little easier, here is a link to Metro North's temporary New Canaan bus/train schedule. Will http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-canaan-trains-storm-update-11712.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-5695738348833729845Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:46:00 +00002012-11-06T18:47:30.136-05:00BlackoutsChildrenCommuteEducationHurricaneSchoolStormTrainsWeatherWillAccording to the New Canaan school system, the public schools will be open tomorrow (Wed 11/7/12). Here is the school message - "Based on current conditions the New Canaan Public School district is prepared to open school on Wednesday morning Nov. 7 at the regular time.  However, please remain alert that due to potentially stormy conditions and constantly changing ground conditions, decisions http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-canaan-storm-update-11612.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-3935538522123427897Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +00002012-11-04T16:48:21.803-05:00BlackoutsFoodPoliceSupermarketTown HallWeatherNew Canaan & Hurricane Sandy Updates 11/4/12 - New Canaan public schools are closed until Wednesday (11/7/12). For more information, please read this school announcement. 11/2/12 - Bus service is supposed to replace train service on the New Canaan line on Monday (11/5/12) and Tuesday (11/6/12). No timetable yet on when the New Canaan branch line will be open for train service. Per the Metro http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-canaan-hurricane-sandy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-6461241848227060746Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:06:00 +00002012-10-27T10:08:31.894-04:00ChildrenHolidaysSchoolTown HallWeatherWeekendsThe annual New Canaan Halloween Parade takes place this Sunday, Oct 28. If you have little ones, you might want to join this parade because Hurricane Sandy may disrupt the regular Halloween festivities on Oct 31. Here are the parade details:  The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce will put on its 31st annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 28th. The Event begins at noon with families’ gatheringhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-canaan-halloween-parade-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-1215122609985376487Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:35:00 +00002012-07-06T13:35:00.406-04:00Love to shop? Love New Canaan? Then come to the New Canaan Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 14th from 9 am to 5pm! You will find great deals from many of New Canaan's local merchants as well as food, entertainment and many of your friends strolling the streets. Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-canaan-village-fair-and-sidewalk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-3200311164011153826Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:13:00 +00002012-07-04T13:14:52.710-04:00AmericaChildrenHolidaysParksTown HallWillIt is that time of the year. Time for fireworks, picnics and fun! New Canaan will be holding its annual July 4th fireworks celebration at Waveny Park on Wednesday, July 4th. The park will open around 5pm and the fireworks will go off around 9:10-9:20 pm. There will be food, drinks, magicians, glow necklaces, music and much more. Please leave the cigarettes and cigars at home. No one (esp. the http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-canaan-july-4th-2012-fireworks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-1859580953809569232Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:24:00 +00002012-03-13T20:25:57.870-04:00AmericaChildrenEducationSchoolLooking for a fun AND educational summer experience for your child? Then explore New Canaan's Summer Enrichment program. This program includes mini-camps such as Camp Invention, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Lights, Camera, Action. Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-canaan-summer-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-8860859605590070474Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:23:00 +00002011-11-01T16:23:00.268-04:00ChildrenHolidaysThe 2011 New Canaan Holiday Stroll takes place on Friday, Dec 2. According to the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, "The Holiday Stroll kicks off Friday night with holiday caroling on Elm Street and the arrival of Santa Claus on Old Faithful Fire Engine. Santa helps light the holiday trees that line picturesque downtown and stores stay open late." Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-canaan-holiday-stroll-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-1969654521416009005Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:16:00 +00002011-10-31T19:17:08.424-04:00ChildrenHolidaysTown HallAccording to the New Canaan Advertiser - "In addition to closing schools for Tuesday, November 1, New Canaan has delayed town-wide trick-or-treating until Saturday, November 5, according to a call from the town Office of Emergency Management. Halloween activities at Town Hall and the Outback will still go on from 2 to 4 p.m. today." http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-canaan-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-6695811217123422035Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:57:00 +00002011-10-31T19:20:26.532-04:00*** This event was cancelled due to the storm ***   If I get any update regarding a future parade date, I will let you know. The New Canaan Halloween parade will be held at 1:30 pm on October 30, 2011... so get ready to cheer on all of the scary little monsters (our wonderful kids)! All of the marchers will gather starting at noon in the Park Street parking lot in order to prepare for the http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-new-canaan-halloween-parade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-4337557114987963653Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:39:00 +00002011-08-13T06:41:53.001-04:00ChildrenHolidaysParksTown HallWillWhy is cigar/cigarette smoking permitted during the July 4th Family Fourth event at Waveny? Second-hand smoke is a health hazard to the many children at this wonderful event. Moreover, it disrupts the festive atmosphere for the overwhelming majority of attendees who are non-smokers. I asked this question to the Family Fourth committee and town officials. Unfortunately, the answers were either http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/smoking-new-canaans-family-fourth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-518234107241018730Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:07:00 +00002011-07-10T07:07:59.449-04:00ChildrenFoodStoresWeekendsGet ready for some great deals! New Canaan’s annual Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale will be held on Saturday, July 23 from 9 am to 5 pm (rain or shine). You will also be helping local merchants and the event is a lot of fun. Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-canaans-2011-sidewalk-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-8980430602179171422Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:36:00 +00002011-06-12T10:52:25.654-04:00AmericaChildrenHolidaysParksWeekendsWillThe 2011 New Canaan July 4th "Family Fourth" celebration will be held at Waveny Park on Monday July 4th, 2011. The rain date is Tuesday July 5th. This a New Canaan event that can not be missed. You will enjoy fantastic fireworks. Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner! Park will open at 5 pm. Enter through the main gate on South Avenue. Lapham Road will be closed to all traffic. Entry passes http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-canaan-july-4th-fireworks-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-4409236371949412135Tue, 31 May 2011 01:16:00 +00002011-06-30T21:31:16.321-04:00CommuteTrainsWillBelow is information regarding the New Canaan and Talmadge Hill train schedules: Metro North Schedule Tool - Interactive tool where you enter your destination and desired train departure time in order to find the next available train. Metro North Schedule - Pdf file with information on multiple stations & arrival/departure times. Click on the link for the New Haven Line. For information http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-canaan-train-schedules.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-5369303513826139196Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:13:00 +00002010-11-29T19:17:51.982-05:00CommutePoliticsTrainsWillGovernor Rell heard the overwhelming negative response regarding shutting down the New Canaan train line and issued the following press release:“I can understand the confusion and questions that people have so let me be quite clear: I do not and will not support cuts to the Metro-North branch lines – Danbury, Waterbury or New Canaan. In fact, no one has made more of a commitment to commuter rail http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-canaan-trains-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-5122393154122768488Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:09:00 +00002010-11-26T07:38:59.623-05:00CommuteEnergyPoliceReal EstateSchoolTown HallTrainsWillGovernor Rell is proposing shutting down the New Canaan train line (& Danbury line) in order to save $5 million. Is she nuts?Read this New Canaan Advertiser article - http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/localnews/78264-rail-commuter-council-governors-proposal-to-cut-rail-service-a-turkey.htmlThis branch line is vital for New Canaan. Without it, property values would suffer as http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-canaan-trains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-6455097716569302184Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:22:00 +00002010-10-02T15:31:01.157-04:00Congratulations New Canaan! You scored the highest SAT scores in CT.http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/localnews/72138-new-canaan-public-schools-sat-scores-sweep-state.htmlWe scored an average of 1796 out of 2400.FYI - According to this About.com article, top schools are looking for scores above 2100.Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-canaan-sat-scores.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-8378031603660501607Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:29:00 +00002010-08-27T14:36:41.576-04:00ChildrenEducationHolidaysSchoolTeensWillThe first day of school is 8/31/10. This is a TUESDAY... not Monday (when most normal people would expect school to open). It is also the week BEFORE Labor Day.Here is the New Canaan School Calendar for more information on school openings/closings.Willhttp://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-canaan-school-opening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53476390371520340.post-1599192994215004247Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:50:00 +00002010-07-04T10:02:54.870-04:00ChildrenFoodHolidaysParksTown HallWeekendsWillThe 2010 New Canaan Family Fourth will be held on July 4th (Sunday) from 5-10 pm at Waveny Park. The rain date is Monday, July 5th.** 7/4/10 - Weather update - It is supposed to be sunny and reach 95 degrees today. Therefore bring sunscreen and plenty of water/ice. Have fun & see you there! **The fireworks are supposed to start around 9:15 pm (so bring some clothes to deal with the cool evening http://newcanaanblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-canaan-july-4th-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will S)0