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Board of Finance presses schools over 30 unapproved hires

New Canaan Board of Finance presses schools over 30 unapproved hires costing nearly $9.8 million. Chairman Todd told the school district's finance staff that the board approved 21 net staff additions since 2021 but actual headcount rose by 51, even as enrollment fell from 4,176 to 3,953 students.

Charter panel hears town council split on appointed boards

New Canaan's Charter Revision Commission heard town council members split sharply on electing versus appointing key boards.

New Canaan Council reviews $19 million capital budget request

New Canaan council reviews a $19 million public works capital budget, up $5 million from last year.

New Canaan Health and Human Services Departments Present Reduced Budget Requests to Subcommittee

New Canaan's Health and Human Services Subcommittee heard budget previews from both town departments, with combined spending proposals showing year-over-year declines.

New Canaan panel delays vote on leaf blower ordinance

New Canaan committee stalls on gas leaf blower ban, eyes February vote.