NEW CANAAN, Conn. – A Louises Lane woman and her son escaped from their home unharmed Monday evening after hearing intruders burglarizing the home, police said.

New Canaan Police received a call at 7:04 p.m. Monday from a woman who lived at the home. Police said the woman and her son had been in the home all day, but heard a loud crash and banging of someone going through ... Read More

NEW CANAAN, Conn. – The Presidents Day holiday means several town closings in New Canaan on Monday.

New Canaan Town Hall and all Town Hall departments will be closed for the day. The closure also affects Vine Cottage, which houses the human services office. The town’s offices at Irwin Park, which houses the planning and zoning, inland wetlands and building departments, ... Read More

NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Cigarette ashes are being blamed for a second house fire in town in as many months.

Firefighters responded at about 12:23 p.m. Friday to a small fire at a ranch house on 137 Harrison Ave. The small blaze was started by the improper disposal of cigarette ashes into a wicker basket in the bedroom, Fire Marshal Fred Baker said. The fire was largely ... Read More