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Planting seeds of hospitality to grow a church

NORTH CANAAN — Community members who came to a ham and bean supper hosted by Christ Covenant Church on Saturday, Oct. 12, were welcomed by the Rev. Robert Fredrickson and invited to become part of the newly planted worship community.

Nearly 40 attended the fundraising event to benefit the new Anglican church, which is renting their sanctuary at 9 Granite Ave., formerly the worship home of Christ Church. In addition to supper, there was a raffle of donated gift baskets and music provided by the Grace Life Worship Team of Torrington.

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Billions lost each year in scams on the elderly

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 8:16am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — Seniors who attended a program on Elder Abuse and Fraud Prevention on Wednesday, Sept. 18, heard a wealth of helpful information, the best advice being to speak up and get advice.
The program was held at Geer Village in North Canaan and was sponsored by Salisbury Bank and Trust.

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Zoning Enforcement Officer resigns over Metcalf decision

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 8:25am

In the aftermath of the decision taken by the North Canaan Planning and Zoning commission (P&Z) at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, the town’s zoning enforcement officer submitted her resignation to First Selectman Charles Perotti.
Richelle Hodza had served the town for less than a year as zoning enforcement officer and land use administrator. 

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P&Z denies B. Metcalf site plan

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 8:25am

NORTH CANAAN — By unanimous vote following a lengthy executive session closed to the press and the public, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) in North Canaan voted on Monday, Sept. 9, to deny the application submitted by the B. Mecalf paving company that would have allowed for the production of asphalt at 235 East Canaan Road.
With P&Z Chairman Steve Allyn abstaining from the vote, the commission voted to deny a certificate of demand for approval that had been submitted by Metcalf’s attorney, Mark Shipman. 

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By paying off lien, town can finish depot

Wed, 09/11/2019 - 8:56am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — By unanimous consent at a special town meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, voters in North Canaan approved an allocation of $159,000 from the town’s general fund to close out a lien and complete the Railroad Plaza construction project, home of the historic railroad depot.

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Picante’s joins a restaurant scene in bloom in North Canaan

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 8:29am
By
NF Ambery

NORTH CANAAN — Picante’s recent restaurant opening is proof (twice over) that lack of proper signage or advertising is not enough to stop locals from seeking authentic and novel Mexican food.

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Cullerton of North Canaan a novice timber competitor

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 8:09am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

NORTH CANAAN — Mari Cullerton of North Canaan was one of the “lumberjills” who took part in the timber competition on Monday, Sept. 2, at the Goshen Fair, the first ever held on the new timber stage at the Goshen fairground. 

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Fatal Route 7 crash Sunday night near Geer

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 8:14am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

NORTH CANAAN — On a night that was marked by violent thunderstorms throughout the region, a North Canaan man died on Sunday, Aug. 18, in a car crash on Route 7, close to the entrance to Geer Village. 
Matthew Holderman, 46, of North Canaan was driving north on Route 7 near Sand Road at about 10:30 p.m. He was at the wheel of a  2011 GMC Sierra.

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Sidewalks still a concern

Wed, 08/14/2019 - 8:35am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — Uneven sidewalks and non-working streetlights were discussed by the North Canaan Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 5.
Selectman Craig Whiting had noticed a lack of adequate lighting for pedestrians during the recent townwide celebration of Railroad Days, noting that he himself had used his cell phone light to cross the railroad tracks.
“I’ve never seen the center of town so dark,” Whiting said. “The lighting is terrible.”

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Main Street Barber will close at end of month

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 12:35pm
By
Patrick L. Sullivan

Bonnie Spadaccini is closing Main Street Barber at the end of August.
In an interview at the Main Street shop on Tuesday, July 30, Spadaccini said she lost her lease when the building was sold.
It caught her by surprise.
She said she tried to find another site in North Canaan, but either the rents were too high or the spaces required too much work and money to bring them up to the state standards for hair salons.
“People don’t realize what it costs.”
She expressed disappointment and frustration.

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The future of the downtown Ducillo Building

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:20am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — Old and new met at the new HUB in North Canaan as Kathy Ducillo gave the first in what is expected to be a series of talks on vital issues affecting the town.
Ducillo’s talk was on Thursday, July 18. In it, she traced the remarkable history of her family and her own plans for renovating the Ducillo Building in the center of town.

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