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Coffee in hand, New Canaan? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Eight New Canaan students earn coveted National Merit semifinalist honors
  • When and where to buy New Canaan's 'Paint the Town Pink' shirts
  • New Canaan remembers architect and former resident Gary Lansing Orelup

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Canaan Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — New Canaan families have reason to celebrate as eight local high school students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top scorers nationwide. The recognition spans New Canaan High School and St. Luke's School, and outlines the rigorous steps these students must complete to advance toward prestigious scholarships in 2027.
   

2. 'Paint the Town Pink': NCFD Launches T-Shirt Sale at the Firehouse in Support of Those Fighting Breast Cancer (newcanaanite.com) — New Canaan Fire Co. No. 1 is selling $25 "Paint the Town Pink" T‑shirts at the Main Street firehouse from noon to 6 p.m. to support breast cancer patients. Led by firefighter and resident Silvana Freeland, the annual effort benefits Stamford Hospital's local program that provides rides, bill assistance, and resources to those undergoing treatment.
   

3. Gary Lansing Orelup, 78 (newcanaanite.com) — Longtime former New Canaan resident and architect Gary Lansing Orelup, 78, has died, with a remembrance planned at Hoyt Funeral Home in town on Oct. 3. He raised his family here, saw his son graduate New Canaan High, and contributed to many Fairfield County projects before later years in Katonah and Fairfield.
   

4. New Canaan, Greenwich lead football poll as season kicks off Thursday (fciac.net) — New Canaan High's football team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 1 in the state, with the Rams opening at home tonight against Trumbull. The article breaks down statewide preseason rankings, last year's championship runs, and how fellow FCIAC rivals like Greenwich, St. Joseph, Wilton, and others stack up heading into kickoff.
   

5. CT to bolster fund that has helped thousands buy first-time houses in a tough market (courant.com) — Connecticut is poised to add $5 million to its Time to Own program, which helps first-time buyers with forgivable loans for down payments and closing costs, and has already assisted nearly 9,600 households. New Canaan is among the 157 communities where residents have used the program, giving local buyers a potential path into a tough housing market with rising prices.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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