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By Aran Dhillon, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for roof refurb of ‘historic asset of highest importance’ PLANS to refurbish the roof of the former drill hall, which has fallen into partial repair, are set to be approved. The council’s application to re-roof the site will come before the development management committee at the Parr Hall next Wednesday. It is recommended for approval subject to conditions. The grounds of the Town Hall consist of the main building, along with the West Annexe and East Annexe – all of w...

Dozens of New Canaan Police officers, their families and town residents and officials gathered under a tent outside the department’s South Avenue headquarters Thursday to recognize those who have been promoted within NCPD and those who have gone above and beyond to earn special awards. L-R: Officers Giancarlo Vincenzi, Emily Clark, Erin McCarthy and Rex Sprosta, Lt. Joe Farenga and Chief Leon Krolikowski at the May 27, 2021 promotion and awards ceremony outside the New Canaan Police Department. Credit: Michael Dinan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski told those in attendance on a clear, comforta...

Orford Hall THIS week in Yester Years, we look back to when Orford Hall was one of the most important buildings in Warrington. The residence of John Blackburne esquire, on present-day Battersby Lane provided a grand southern approach to the hall, which was home to the Blackburne family. The story of the hall and surrounding parkland, now known as Orford Park was told in a book The A-Z of Warrington penned by Warrington historian Janice Hayes. The hall itself was largely rebuilt around 1716 while John Blackburne (1693 to 1786) created its magnificent park lands. Janice said: “The ...

Read / Add Comments A group of suspects is on the loose after allegedly breaking into a Fairfield County jewelry store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, police said. Three suspects (pictured above) are wanted after being caught entering Manfredi Jewels on Elm Street in New Canaan at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday, April 26 by smashing through the front glass door. Police said that three of the four suspects entered the store wearing hooded sweatshirts and gloves, while a fourth remained outside as a lookout. According to investigators, watches and jewelr...

A group of suspects is on the loose after allegedly breaking into a Fairfield County jewelry store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, police said.Three suspects (pictured above) are wanted after being caught entering M…