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  http://www.courant.com/data-desk/hc-connecticut-sat-scores-by-school-20141007-htmlstory.html “The Fairfield County high schools in Darien, Wilton, Weston, New Canaan, Westport and Ridgefield recorded the best SAT scores among public high schools in the state in 2014. With an average score of 600 in writing, 611 in math and 588 in critical reading, Darien High School had the highest combined scores in […]

  Mid-Century Marvel in New Canaan Lists for $2M Unique Homes   | Oct 7, 2014 | By: Erik Gunther   | Share this: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google Pinterest More PREV | NEXT Although this lovely Mid-Century home in New Canaan, CT, doesn’t have a name, it has quite a pedigree. The quaint Connecticut city is home to quite a few […]

“The mother art is architecture. Without architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization” – Frank Lloyd Wright   Oh, it’s like Harry Potter mania all over again. I am excited about a book release.   Let me be the first to congratulate New Canaan’s Cristina Ross on the publishing of her […]

This is the American Dream, right? At least, it was for a lot of us growing up. Remember, for awhile I lived in Manhattan and we moved out to New Canaan when I was 12 to a pretty little antique on a quarter acre. This five bedroom colonial with about 2 acres of flat land […]

This is the height of cool. It’s 1954 all over again in this vintage Mad Men style modern up on 92 Briscoe Road. The architecture is uplifting, the 6 acres therapeutic. Big windows. Lots of light. Don’t you think if you lived here life would be simpler? Offered by John Engel and Susan Engel for […]

On the corner of Old Studio Road and Old Stamford Road, this hot little house has been renovated and is looking sharp. Close to the two train stations and about a block from the schools, the location alone is going to sell this house. Everybody wants to be on Old Studio Road these days in […]

Looking at land in Winter with builder John Kaeser. With a fresh coat of snow and leaves down you can really appreciate fully the contours in the land. In this case we see a panorama taken from the ridge top and we know that the the two houses we have planned for this site will not see […]

My daughter Lillian is in there somewhere playing the trumpet. Go Lillie! Tonight’s concert features the music of Frank Sinatra and includes the band playing with the orchestra. 

The most perfect setting and location to come upon in West Norwalk. You must see this sprawling center hall Colonial situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on the New Canaan border. This property is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from 3 different train stations making the commute to NYC a dream. Entertain friends while you’re cooking […]

Timeless colonial on private cul-de-sac. Outside, enjoy private landscaped meadowlands. Inside epitomizes artful, casual elegance found in the cherry library with built-ins and coffered ceiling, the gourmet kitchen and the breakfast room opening to a raised terrace. Ceilings are 9′ & 10′ with significant crown moldings. Master Bedroom has fireplace, sitting room and bath with […]

Exceptional, dramatic Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired modern home, set atop a hill and offering spectacular panoramas. The open and expansive living area has 7,500 sq. ft. on 4 stories, offering exceptional indoor/outdoor spaces. The dining room has a wall of windows on three sides with views toward majestic hardwood forest. The living room has a cathedral […]

9 year olds learn lacrosse.  It’s 47 degrees today.

Known as the Daines House when it was designed and built by Victor Christ-Janer in 1953 this mid-century modern sits on 6 beautiful rolling wooded acres.  Featuring 5 bedrooms, a pool and barn,  fenced horse paddock and a view down to the road from high ground, this package is unmatched for privacy and style.  

I’m building a new house in downtown New Canaan. It’s an energy-efficient 5 bedroom Colonial of 3700 ft on a small lot downtown. With blown-in insulation and geothermal heating/air conditioning it will cost under $400/mo to operate. It will take 7 months to build and will be complete before Labor Day 2013. Check back periodically […]

A rare combination of privacy and acreage that is close to town and 5 minutes from the Merritt Parkway; this new 5 bedroom colonial is on one acre at the top of Richmond Hill.  The fairly flat and slightly rolling backyard faces south and west. The land will support a poolsite and there are no […]

For Sale: 15 South Avenue, the Heart of Downtown New Canaan 15 South Avenue is a fully leased, 4,390 square foot, four tenant retail building situated on .081 acres in the heart of the downtown shopping district of New Canaan. The asking price is $3.95 million. For more information on this or similar buildings in […]

Results are in and we didn’t win. Thank you all for your support over the last month. It was wonderful to hear from so many of you during the campaign, to hear your ideas and talk about what makes New Canaan great. My opponent Nick has done a great job with the Board of Education […]

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 […]