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Editor, Advertiser, I was John Engel’s roommate in college and best man at his wedding. Two words sum John up: integrity and perseverance. I saw John confronted with issues that might compromise his integrity. Each time he did the right thing. Faced with choosing dubious, short-term gain versus doing what’s right, John always chose what’s […]

Editor, Advertiser, As a third generation resident, graduate of the New Canaan schools, Rotarian and business owner in New Canaan, I urge you to support John Engel for Selectman. Both candidates have managed large budgets and negotiate on behalf of their clients every day. What cemented my support is John Engel’s intimate knowledge of downtown […]

I grew up and graduated from New Canaan public schools this Spring, experiencing New Canaan’s change these last few years, particularly the loss of something in our downtown. I don’t take for granted that the Gramophone will always be there, or that Waveny will stay a park. Will New Canaan remain the same town I […]

I am the manager at Athletic Shoe Factory in New Canaan. A vote for John Engel is a vote to energize the downtown. Engel is an experienced local businessman who understands what it means to be a small business. I feel comfortable talking with him to understand a lease or make changes to improve our […]

Editor, Advertiser, We are all local business owners in New Canaan. A vote for John Engel is a vote to energize the downtown. Engel is an experienced local businessman who understands what it means to be a small business. Engel is an innovator, not a politician, willing to think outside the box to revive our […]

New Canaan is a brand. The value of everyone’s home is intimately tied to the strength of that brand. If you want to improve home values, to the degree it’s possible, that brand must be polished, marketed and improved. The downtown, the schools, brick sidewalks, freshly paved roads, even the dog walk are all ways […]

The two candidates for the Republican Selectman seat, John Engel and Nick Williams, faced one another after the First Selectman debate. Video clips from all four candidates were posted on the Patch today. The image above is linked to John Engel’s closing remarks. The Republican caucus will be held at Saxe Middle School on July […]

Here is the link to NCTV Channel 79 coverage of the Market Demand Study presentation on June 7th. Selectman candidate John Engel asked these questions following the presentation: 1. What is the vacancy rate of retail space in the downtown right now? We have census data to tell us that we have a 7.2% residential […]

“Why on earth do you want to run for Selectman in New Canaan? You’ll never make any friends that way and you might lose a few.” I’m running because I’m passionate about New Canaan. We live in a great town. But, the economy has been an enormous challenge for most of us and we have […]