Town of New Canaan

Jeb Walker, First Selectman

New Canaan Town Hall
77 Main St. • New Canaan, CT 06840 • 203-594-3000

Health and Human Services Commission

Combination of Commission on Aging, Youth Commission, Board of Human Services. Develops and coordinates information concerning needs of all age groups, analyzes services for them, makes recommendations for new or revised programs.
Chairman • James Lisher
Contact Commission by e-mail at: Carol.Mcdonald@ci.new-canaan.ct.us

Department of Human Services

Helps residents “function optimally” through programs that address “developmental needs” as well as assisting them in obtaining social services and resources.
Vine Cottage/61 Main St. • New Canaan, CT 06840
203-594-3076 • Fax: 203-594-3132
Director • Carol McDonald
Asst. Dir./Municipal Agent on Aging • Melba Neville
Programs include: insurance counselors available regarding Medicare, Medicaid and supplemental
policies; visits to homebound seniors; more. Among helping agencies, organizations and institutions that Department refers residents to is:

Waveny Care Center

3 Farm Rd. • New Canaan, CT 06840 • 203-594-5200
Center is part of Waveny Care Network, noted private, not-for-profit institution offering comprehensive continuum of care to older adults. Built wholly with contributions from New Canaan community and governed by volunteer Board of Directors. Number of services available for low or modest fees or through government programs, including: • Adult Day Program, social and therapeutic with flexible hours, Mon.-Sat. • Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, biweekly meetings • Respite programs (Call for information.) • Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, comprehensive medical geriatric assessments and ongoing management • Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy.

Lapham Community Center/Senior Center of New Canaan, Inc.

Lapham Community Center in beautiful Waveny Park offers variety of programs and services to adult residents of New Canaan and is home of Senior Center.
Waveny Park • New Canaan, CT 06840 • 203-594-3620
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 63 • New Canaan, CT 06840
Web site: www.laphamcenter.org
Director • Lyn Bond
Program Manager • Nancy Pennington

Lapham Center has large community room, modern computer center, teaching kitchen, game room and classrooms that enable Center staff to offer over 100 classes and programs each season.

Programs include: Lunch, Tues./Wed., at noon; reservation and $4 fee required. • Blood Pressure Clinic, Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Crafts, Wed., 10 a.m.-noon. • Knitting, Thurs., 10 a.m.-noon. • Day trips organized to nearby places of interest 4-6 times a year. • Stamp Club and two Book Groups meet monthly. • Weekly lectures on health, financial and legal issues. • Adult Education classes in art, exercise, history, cooking, languages, music, computers and more; fees charged; senior discounts. • Volunteer Opportunities, active and varied program.

Supportive Services to Families and Caregivers

Department of Human Services can make referrals to number of respite programs and other such services at Waveny Care Center and other agencies, organizations and institutions in New Canaan area.

Transportation Services

• Getabout Van, transportation around New Canaan and Norwalk for elderly, handicapped and adults who cannot drive themselves because of no car, poor eyesight, injury, illness. $2 contribution requested.
203-972-7433
• Town-to-Town, regional door-to-door transportation service--only for people who wish to travel between towns in southwestern Connecticut. Fee is $4 for
one-way trip across one town line. • 203-299-5180
• New Canaan Red Cross, transports residents to medical appointments. Reservation required. • 203-966-1663

Tax Relief Programs

Applications for Renters/Homeowners tax rebates available at Assessor’s Office. Department of Human Services can provide help with filling out application.
Town Hall, 1st Floor • 203-594-3005 • Fax: 203-594-3130
Assessor • Sebastian Caldarella

Library

151 Main St. • New Canaan, CT 06840
Main tel.: 203-594-5000 • Fax: 203-594-5026
Library Director • Alice Kemp

• Library’s collections include: books, large-print books, DVDs, music CDs, local and national newspapers, magazines, Book Group and other special collections.
• Activities include: Authors on Stage book signings; Friends Lunch Bunch book talks; Attwood and Salant Lectures on public affairs; Susan McDaniel Garden Design Lectures; art exhibits; musical programs; film showings and discussions; book sales; more!
• Library provides access to Internet and wireless, scanners and printers and offers computer classes. Also available: Kindle and Sony e-readers for downloadable books.

Probate Court

Town Hall, 1st Floor • 203-594-3050 • Fax: 203-594-3050
Judge Russell A. Kimes, Jr.

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.

 Police Department

174 South Ave. • New Canaan, CT • 06840 * Non-emergencies: 203-594-3500
Fax: 203-594-3553

Chief • Edward Nadriczny

TRIAD: Special program of Department to bring together senior citizens, law enforcement, business people and other interested parties and conduct crime prevention activities, educate about personal safety issues, address crime trends that target seniors, and learn and act on concerns, needs, problems of seniors.

TRIAD developed from program started in 1988 by AARP and National Sheriffs Association and is operated in New Canaan by S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Working Together). For information or to volunteer, contact: Officers John Milligan or Roy Adams.

Fire Department

Department has long history under name New Canaan Fire Company No. 1. Consists of both career firefighters and volunteers.

60 Main St. • New Canaan, CT 06840 • Non-emergencies: 203-594-3140
Chief • David Jonker

Emergency Medical Services ( EMS)

Town seeks close coordination of emergency services. Emergency Medical Services Commission formulates policy and guidelines and exercises oversight over New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NCVAC). Trained volunteers of NCVAC supported by professional paramedic on duty at all times to provide emergency medical care and transportation. All 911 calls go to Police Department, which dispatches Fire Department or NCVAC as appropriate. Police also dispatched on all calls. Ranking Fire Department officer is in charge at all fire or accident scenes.
Emergency Medical Services Commission
Chairman • Eric Twerdahl
E-mail: EMS.Commissioner@ci.new-canaan.ct.us
Commission meets 3rd Tues. of month at Police Department Training Room, 7:30 p.m.
NCVAC • 182 South Ave. (next to Police Headquarters)
New Canaan, CT 06480
President of Board of Governors • Deanne Ondash

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control • 203-594-3510

Health Dept. • 203-594-3018

Public Works • 203-594-3054

Registrars of Voters • 203-594-3060

Town Clerk • 203-594-3070

New Canaan’s Population by Age

(Based on 2000 U.S. Census)
60-64	824	Total population of the Town of New Canaan: 19,395
65-74	1,406	Percentage 60 years of age or over: 17.9%
75-84	901
85+	313	Land area: 22.5 sq. mi.
Total 60+	3,444