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🌱 Patch AM: Students Enjoy 'Best First Day Ever' As They Return To School In New Canaan: Superintendent

And check out Bucciarelli Farm on the New Canaan Patch calendar

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Good morning New Canaan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Canaan schools launch 2026–27 year with smooth, upbeat first day
  • New Canaan alum gets another shot with the New England Patriots

Also on today's calendar: Bucciarelli Farm and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students Enjoy 'Best First Day Ever' As They Return To School In New Canaan: Superintendent (patch.com) — New Canaan students, teachers, and staff kicked off the 2026–27 school year with what Superintendent Bryan Luizzi called the "best first day ever," marked by excitement in every school. District leaders visited each campus, reported smooth traffic and bus operations, and praised the community's role in creating a positive start for local schools.
   

• Connecticut native Jack Conley signs with New England Patriots (ctpost.com) — New Canaan High School graduate Jack Conley, a standout All-State lineman from the class of 2018, has re-signed with the New England Patriots after stints with Detroit and Cleveland. The 25-year-old Boston College product originally joined New England as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and now gets another shot to stick with his hometown NFL team.
   

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  • Westport Finance Board To Consider School Fund Transfers, Town Carryovers (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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