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Hello New Canaan! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how New Canaan gas prices stack up against the state
  • See what's replacing the 1950s ranch on Old Kings Highway.
  • How a New Canaan father's app messages led to a felony charge.

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here Are The Latest Gas Prices In New Canaan (patch.com) — Drivers in New Canaan are paying significantly more for gas than the state, regional, and national averages, with recent reports showing local prices around $4.93 per gallon. Two stations, including the Merritt Parkway service plaza and Mobil on South Avenue, are listed with specific prices, highlighting how much more New Canaan motorists are shelling out compared to the rest of Connecticut.
   

2. New Construction Planned for Old Kings Highway (newcanaanite.com) — A new 5,398-square-foot, five-bedroom home is planned for 118 Old Kings Highway in New Canaan, replacing a 1953 ranch that was recently demolished. Permit filings detail a high-end build with six full baths, finished attic and basement, and a two-bay garage, with nearly $1 million in construction costs and Stamford-based owners behind the project.
   

3. Warrant: New Canaan Man, 49, 'Using Coercive Control' To Manipulate Estranged Wife (newcanaanite.com) — New Canaan police arrested a 49-year-old local man on a warrant alleging he violated a standing criminal protective order involving his estranged wife, largely through messages sent on a court-approved coparenting app. Investigators say he used WiFi access, account passwords, and off-limits personal discussions to exert "coercive control," and he now faces a felony charge while separate disorderly conduct and threatening cases move through state court.
   

4. This Charming Home in New Canaan Calls Out the Homeowner's Love of Birds (housebeautiful.com) — A New Canaan family's new-build home has been transformed into a cozy, bird-themed retreat that leans into the town's pastoral, horse-farm surroundings. Designer Ariel Okin used florals, soft blues, and nature-inspired details to create child-friendly yet timeless rooms, from the dining room and family room to playful kids' spaces and a welcoming patio for entertaining.
   

5. Connecticut high school boys soccer top performances (Oct. 6) (ncadvertiser.com) — New Canaan boys soccer features prominently in a roundup of standout high school performances statewide, including shutout losses to Fairfield Ludlowe, McMahon, and Trumbull. Local fans can see how Rams opponents' stars earned recognition and note upcoming marquee FCIAC and CCC matchups that could shape the broader Connecticut soccer landscape.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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