Education & Policy

Growth, Preservation, and the Fight Over New Canaan's Future: Inside the Town's Most Contentious Land-Use Disputes

New Canaan's Planning and Zoning Commission has become the arena where the town's competing visions of the future collide. From proposed multi-family developments that test the limits of state housing mandates to teardown controversies in established neighborhoods, the regulatory battles underway reveal deep disagreements about what New Canaan should look like — and who it should be for.

Sep 2, 2026

Dollars, Decisions, and Your Child's Classroom: Breaking Down the New Canaan School Budget Proposal

The New Canaan Board of Education has put forward a school budget proposal that will shape classroom resources, staffing levels, and taxpayer obligations for the coming fiscal year. Here is what residents need to understand before the vote — and how to make their voices heard.

Sep 1, 2026