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Greetings New Canaan! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which New Canaan homes just sold—and for how much
  • How Tot Spot's closing is reshaping early childhood care in New Canaan
  • Can New Canaan's returning lineup turn last year's runner-up into gold?

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bittersweet Lane Cape Sells for $2,750,000 (newcanaanite.com) — A four-bedroom Cape at 85 Bittersweet Lane in New Canaan just sold for $2.75 million, topping a fresh batch of local property transfers. Several other high-value sales on Richmond Hill Road, Laurel Road, Forest Street, Running Brook Lane, and Country Club Road highlight how active and pricey the New Canaan real estate market remains this August.
   

• 'The Tot Spot' Founder Barbara Skibitcky Closes After 37 Years, Leaving Behind a Beloved New Canaan Institution (newcanaanite.com) — A much-loved New Canaan daycare, The Tot Spot, has closed after 37 years as founder Barbara Skibitcky retires, leaving generations of local families grateful for her art- and nature-focused program. Skibitcky, who recently became a U.S. citizen, plans to stay active in town by helping at Town Hall and New Canaan Library and tutoring preschoolers, keeping her deep ties to the community alive.
   

• What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC high school girls cross country season (ctpost.com subscription) — New Canaan's girls cross country team enters 2026 as defending Class L champions, returning all five scorers from last year's state meet, including standout senior Sienna de Kanter. A strong Glastonbury squad again headlines Class LL and the State Open, while Mercy, Daniel Hand, and others reload with key underclass talent as the CIAC season opens September 9.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know what happened to News12 CT?
    Suddenly they're covering mostly NY stories! This is VERY disappointing. (Nextdoor Bob Hill Lane)
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor in Stamford. Apply here.
  • Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Fall 2026 Internship - Men's Design in Stamford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Canaan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilton

  • Wilton Curriculum Chief Chuck Smith to Retire in 2027 (goodmorningwilton.com)
  • State police clear suspicious luggage at Connecticut park before 9/11 memorial ride (thehour.com)
  • Wilton considers hiring owners agent to guide major construction projects (nhregister.com)

Stamford

  • Plans for Stamford's Cummings Park are Built to Flood, Built to Burn (ctexaminer.com)
  • Inspector general finds Stamford police justified for returning fire during eviction standoff with barricaded gunman (news12.com)
  • Sen. Blumenthal demands answers amid reports of increased ICE activity (news12.com)

Norwalk

  • Norwalk Home With 'Great Patio Area' Listed For Sale (patch.com)

Ok New Canaan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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