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Sidewalks still a concern

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.”

First Selectman Charles Perotti agreed, and noted that the...

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Coming together to break bread, grate carrots

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:03am

The annual Thanksgiving meal at Pilgrim House in North Canaan is more than just a chance for area residents to have a holiday meal together. It’s also a chance for cooks to convene and prepare the feast. This year’s dinner was held on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 22.

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Lighting the way to the holidays

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 9:55am

The holiday season of lights roared to a start in North Canaan with a parade of lights that traveled from the parking lots at Stop & Shop and Arnold’s Garage through the center of town. Fire companies from area towns participated, including Norfolk, Kent and Cornwall and of course the Slater clan from Millerton brought their truck and wagons.
Lawrence Field was festively lit for the occasion and a celebration was held at the pavilion near the field following the parade.

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ZBA extends Metcalf hearing

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 9:38am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — A request for a 65-day extension for the public hearing on the cease and desist order presented to the B. Metcalf paving company in August was granted by the North Canaan Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)  at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  
This action was in accordance with the advice of town attorney  Randall DiBella.

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Christian Allyn answers student questions on Election Day

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:06am

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Food truck ordinance is mulled

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 9:44am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — Responding to concerns voiced by local restaurant owners, the North Canaan selectmen at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, began discussion of a possible ordinance to regulate the operation of food trucks in the community.

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Water pipes

Wed, 11/14/2018 - 9:38am

Traffic has been slowed through North Canaan as Aquarion installs a new water main on Church Street and Reed Street. First Selectman Charlie Perotti also said that “the state has just put in a new drain pipe by McDonalds.”

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Geer to build modern new nursing home

Wed, 11/07/2018 - 9:38am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

NORTH CANAAN — Geer has received approval from the state to build a new 120-bed nursing facility to replace the aged and inefficient building on campus that was built in the 1960s.
Geer CEO Kevin O’Connell said that this is an important first step but the hard work is now just beginning. Money has to be raised, not just for building the new facility (which could cost between $20 million and $25 million) but also to do preliminary drawings and plans.
Tell Geer what you want

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Filmmaker hopes for a horror classic, set in Berkshires

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:13am
By
Cynthia Hochswender

EAST CANAAN — An almost-full-moon rose over the deep woods, semi-obscured by a creepy late autumn mist. Fog rolled over the cleared fields around the former Canaan Valley Sporting Club, a dilapidated and sprawling building that is now a private residence. 
It was a dark and creepy night. 
The conditions were perfect for a stabbing by a deranged maniac in the basement of a house on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere. 
“It went great,” filmmaker Anthony Ashmore said of the (for-film-only) killing. 

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Hearing on Metcalf activities continues to Nov. 20

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 8:52am
By
Leila Hawken

NORTH CANAAN — Whether the North Canaan zoning enforcement officer (ZEO) acted in accordance with policy and procedures with regard to the B. Metcalf paving company at their 15 Allyndale Road property, was the subject of a public hearing led by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).  
The hearing was opened on Thursday, Oct. 18, when testimony was heard and evidence submitted by Steve Allyn, the ZEO at the time that the issue arose.

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For 90 years, they’ve had their ducts in a row

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 9:19am
By
Debra A. Aleksinas

EAST CANAAN — When William Perotti started his humble plumbing business back in 1928 with just two employees, it was more than a pipe dream. It was the start of a family legacy.

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