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This week, we talk to William Sweet, a 2024 New Canaan High School graduate who is proposing legislation in Connecticut that would provide a tax incentive for people who convert their lawns into environmentally supportive native wildflower meadows.

This week, we talk to Tom Mayes, the former chief legal officer and general counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, about a program he's hosting next week at New Canaan Library. " The Glass House Presents: Places Change People " will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 ( register here ).

This week, we talk to Eric Thunem, a member of the Town Council, about six questions on the ballot this year regarding proposed changes to New Canaan's Charter, the founding document of the town.

This week, we talk to Lauren Sherwood, Saxe Intermediate School theater coordinator and director of " Alice In Wonderland Jr. ," coming to Saxe Nov. 6 and 7 ( tickets here ).

This week, we talk to Lauren Patterson, president and CEO of the  New Canaan Community Foundation , about the Behavioral Health Alliance 's 5-minute " Community Health & Well-Being Survey ." The confidential survey runs through Oct. 31— click here to participate.  

This week, we talk to Deborah Burke, the creative director at the  Town Players of New Canaan on Thursday, about " Rounding Third " which opens Thursday at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny. The one-weekend-only show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday ( tickets here ).

This week, we talk to musician Eliot Goldberg, producer of the  Sonic Impact podcast, about a two-part exploration and celebration of The Beatles coming next month to New Canaan. Presented by the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society, the first installment of " The Beatles: A Magical Musical History Tour " will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at St. Michael's Church ( tickets here ). Th...

This week, we talk to  Connecticut Stage Company co-founders Lorah Haskins and Kate Simone . The New Canaan-based nonprofit organization is opening its fourth season with " My Fair Lady , presented in partnership with New Canaan Library . The show will run at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the library. (There's also an Opening Night Party before Saturday's show. All d...

This week, we talk to  Kim Herr , operations manager at Staying Put in New Canaan . In partnership with New Canaan Library and Lapham Community Center , the nonprofit organization is launching a four-part series next week called " Aging Well: 4 Keys to Living Stronger, Healthier and More Confidently ." The first installment, which focuses on maintaining muscle after 60, will be held at 12:30 p.m....

This week, we talk to Terence Flanagan, director of music and fine arts at  First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan . The church's 50-plus-year-old organ recently underwent major refurbishments, and will be showcased during an Oct. 4 dedication concert.

This week, we talk to New Canaan's Dede Bartlett about a new speaker  series launching at New Canaan Library. The first installment of the Bartlett Lecture on Moral Courage will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, featuring Georgette Bennett (register here ).

This week, we talk to New Canaan Police Chief John DiFederico about the department's plans for enforcing the town's newly adopted summertime ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.

This week, we talk to  Mary Fetchet , executive director of Voices Center for Resilience . The nonprofit organization's Building Bridges Luncheon , emceed by Brian Williams , will be held April 17 at the Country Club of New Canaan (sponsorship and ticket info here ).

In this installment of 0684-Radi0 , our free podcast ( subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Andrew Brooks, town treasurer in New Canaan. The treasurer role is an elected position, though some in town have argued before the Charter Revision Commission in recent months that it should be appointed.  

This week, we talk to Fred Noyes, son of Harvard Five architect Eliot Noyes, ahead of the upcoming screening of the documentary "Modernism Inc: The Eliot Noyes Design Story" at The Playhouse on Elm Street. The film will show at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, followed by a Q&A with Fred Noyes and Gordon Bruce ( tickets here ).

This week, we talk to New Canaan Police Chief John DiFederico. The department is hosting a crime prevention presentation at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 at New Canaan Library ( register here ). Police will field questions from attendee as part of the event.

This week, we talk to Duncan Chisolm. A New Canaan resident, Chisolm helps organize the  United Methodist Church 's Midnight Run program, which sees a wide swath of community volunteers collect and deliver food, clothing, blankets and personal care items directly to New York City's homeless poor.

This week, we talk to  Hannah and Alex Guerrero , children of the late longtime New Canaan resident and prolific artist Ben Guerrero . A fixture in town for decades, Ben Guerrero created a wide range of art work in his life, much of it curated for a new exhibition, titled " Our Friend Ben ," opening Jan. 29 at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society .

This week, we talk to Kathleen Corbet, chair of the recently appointed Charter Revision Commission .

This week, we talk to the Rev. Dr. Stephen Chapin Garner and Frank Lyon about the Congregational Church of New Canaan's recent trip to Taybeh, the last remaining all-Christian town in the West Bank. Garner and Lyon, who works for AmeriCares, will make a presentation at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Congregational Church about the visit and what they learned. All are welcome.

In this special Monday edition, we talk to New Canaan resident Dede Bartlett , who is leading a guided  walking tour of Lakeview Cemetery at 2 p.m. Thursday. The tour is free for members of the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society , and $10 for nonmembers (info and tickets here ).   

This week, we talk to New Canaan resident Shiva Sarram, founder and executive director of  Blossom Hill Foundation . The nonprofit organization funds programs, projects and products that help children, youth and families affected by conflict and war in the Middle East.  Blossom Hill's popular " Holiday Bazaar " shopping event with local vendors is to be held Nov. 21 at the Carriage Barn Arts Cente...

This week, we talk to Natalie Morath, the Lead Archivist & Curator at GM Design Archive & Special Collections, about a  new exhibition at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society that she curated. " Eero Saarinen—An American Versailles " opens Friday in the Susan Schmeichel Gallery at NCM&HS and runs through Dec. 31. The exhibition features photographs, furniture, objects, sculpture and video fr...

This week, we talk to Kathleen Corbet, a member of the New Canaan Rotary Club, about the service organization's 40th annual  Lobsterfest . A popular fundraiser for Rotary's charitable grant-giving program, Lobsterfest this year will be offered as a sit-down dinner in Waveny House, or for take away. It will run Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25 and 26 ( tickets and info here ).

This week, we talk to Liz Salguero, co-executive-director of Circle of Care , a nonprofit organization that offers programs and services to support families during their child's cancer journey. The organization's 11th annual walk-run fundraiser, called " Make Tracks for Kids with Cancer ," is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.