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This week, we talk to Mike Benevento , chairman of the  New Canaan Athletic Foundation . Those interested in learning more about how to support the NCAF can find its Guide To Giving here .  

This week, we're publishing our interviews with two candidates for New Canaan's highest elected office. Today we hear from Democrat Amy Murphy Carroll . We interviewed her as well as Republican Dionna Carlson at New Canaan Library on the morning of October 13th.

This week, we publish our interviews with two candidates for New Canaan's highest elected office, starting with Republican Dionna Carlson . We interviewed her as well as Democrat Amy Murphy Carroll at New Canaan Library on the morning of October 13th.

This week, we talk to Anne Tseng. With Jeff Fuhrman, she's one of two New Canaan residents who serve on the board of Make-A-Wish Connecticut and next Tuesday, they'll sit on a panel at New Canaan Library to talk about the organization's work in making life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses, along with local Make-A-Wish parents and Dr. Stephanie Massaro, Medical Directo...

This week, we talk to Ned Lazaro, associate curator of costume and textiles at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Lazaro is delivering a keynote address titled " What's the Uproar? The Dress that Rocked the '50s—The Scandal with the Sack " during a seated lunch with wine catered by Diane Browne, to be held 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society ( t...

This week, we talk to Board of Education candidate Matt Campbell . The Republica n is seeking one of four four-year seats up for election. There's also a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.

This week, we talk to Board of Education incumbent  Brendan Hayes . The Democratic candidate is seeking to retain one of four four-year seats up for election. There's also a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.  

This week, we talk to New Canaan CARES Executive Director Colleen Prostor . The organization has put together a talk next week that's sold out. There are dozens of people on the waiting list for fireside chat with Jennifer B. Wallace , author of " Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It, " moderated by New Canaan Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bryan Luizzi ....

This week, we talk to  Board of Education candidate Matt Wexler . The Republican  is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. He's seeking one of four four-year seats up for election. There's also a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.

This week , we talk to Board of Education candidate Giacomo Landi . The unaffiliated candidate is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. He's seeking one of four four-year seats up for election. There's also a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term. 

This week, we talk to Board of Education candidate Josh Kaye . The Democrat is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. He's in a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term. There also are four four-year seats up for election.

This week, we talk to Board of Education candidate Hugo Alve s . The Rep ublican is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. He's in a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term. There also are four four-year seats up for election.

This week, we talk to Board of Education candidate Lauren Connolly Nussbaum . The Democrat is one of eight total candidates seeking a seat on the school board Nov. 7. There are four four-year seats up for election. There also is a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.

This week, we talk to Board of Education candidate Lara Kelly . The Republican is one of eight total candidates seeking a four-year term on the school board Nov. 7. There are four four-year seats up for election. There also is a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.

This week, we talk to Robin Bates Mason , president of Planet New Canaan , about efforts to install a pollinator garden dedicated to the memory and legacy of former Conservation Commission Chair Cam Hutchins in Bristow Park . Those efforts include a matching grant from Sustainable CT for which advocates for the Cam Hutchins Pollinator Garden currently are fundraising ( details for donating here ).

This week, we talk to Bonnie Rumilly , a longtime and former EMT with New Canaan Emergency Medical Services who also is a social worker and therapist. In addition to running her own private practice, Bonnie serves as a board member and volunteer with the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team , which provides services to first responders.   

This week, we talk to New Canaan Library Executive Director Lisa Oldham about the relocation of the legacy 1913 building on the organization's campus.

This week, we talk to New Canaan resident Michael Chen . Known on the pickleball courts at Mead Park as " Hammer Mike ," he's a co-founder of the rapidly growing National Pickleball League .

This week, we talk to New Canaan's Chris Falsetta about the Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer . Founded by the Falsetta family following a recent diagnosis of leukemia in their 12-year-old daughter , the Gracie Fund is the designated beneficiary for this year's New Canaan Combine , a fun athletic competition between the New Canaan Police and Fire Departments, as well as community members of all age...

This week, we talk to Jack Winalski , a New Canaan resident and St. Luke's School sophomore who has taken on a unique Eagle Scout project, installing beehives on New Canaan Land Trust preserves throughout town. 

This week, we talk to Lauren Patterson , president and CEO of the New Canaan Community Foundation , about the organization's newly launched Community Behavioral Health Fund . 

This week, we talk to New Canaan resident  Rob Fryer following publication of his book, " Running For Your Life: Exploring the Amazing Benefits of Regular Exercise ."

This week, w e talk to Randy Ferguson and the Rev. Scott Herr of First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan about the 49th annual " Scottish Heritage Day ," which will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday on the church's Oenoke Ridge campus. 

This week, we talk to  Claire Ayoub , a New Canaan High School graduate and comedy writer whose award-winning solo show, " The Gynokid ," is coming to town next month. Presented by the Town Players of New Canaan , "The Gynokid" will be performed at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny from May 12 to 14 (just three shows, ticket info here ).

This week, we talk to Karen Nissenson , executive director of the Women Empowering Women Institute . The New Canaan-based nonprofit organization serves as a resource for women, offering practical skills-based education and professional counseling .