Police, fire and EMS pitch FY27 budgets to council panel
New Canaan public safety leaders previewed FY27 budget requests worth millions ahead of Tuesday's Town Council review.
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Ex-commissioners tell charter panel to keep fire board at three
New Canaan charter panel hears pitch to protect volunteer firefighter seat, keep fire board at three.
Library Asks Board of Finance for $1 Million for Legacy Building
New Canaan library seeks $1 million from Board of Finance for legacy building renovation. CEO Ellen Cravado told the board the $2 million project needs town backing before a June 1 state deadline that could unlock a matching Connecticut State Library grant of up to $1 million.
New Canaan Parking Commission Upholds Five Ticket Appeals
New Canaan Parking Commission upholds five Elm Street ticket appeals as the new meter system beds in. Parking Manager Stacy told commissioners the pay stations logged 6,079 transactions between January 7 and February 2, evidence she said shows drivers are adjusting despite persistent complaints.
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.