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Christine Bates
Real estate transfers for the Town of North Canaan illustrate its unique character compared to surrounding towns. Of the six recorded transfers in July and August, the four residential sales of small homes were all for $250,000 or less with two homes selling for under $200,000. The current median price of a one family residence in North Canaan is $235,000, down from its peak in December 2022 of $285,000. As a service hub commercial property sales are an important part of the real estate market with a large warehouse selling for $925,000 and McDonald’s changing owners for $345,000.
Properties on the market show a similar pattern among the 13 listings in mid-September. There are six single family homes available with the most expensive home at $529,000, three pieces of land and four commercial properties for sale and no rentals.
157 Railroad St. — 3 bedroom/1 bath home on 0.29 acres sold for $250,000.
54 Barlow St. — a commercial building with 17,500 square feet used for car storage with 12’ ceilings on 5.5 acres sold for $925,000.
268 East Canaan Road — 2 bedroom/1.5 bath house on .32 acres sold for $188,000.
72 Barlow St. — 3 bedroom/1 bath house sold for $165,000
47 East Main St. — 2 bedroom/1 bath 884 square foot house sold for $235,000.
18 East Main St. — McDonald’s restaurant with 2,500 square feet on 0.55 acres sold for $345,000.
* Town of North Canaan real estate sales recorded as sold between July 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2024 provided by Town of North Canaan, Town Clerk. Current market activity sourced from Smart Matrix MLS and InfoSparks. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Salesperson with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in CT and NY.
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KVFD presents ‘Art from the Heart’
Oct 02, 2024
Lans Christensen
A group craft and artisan show titled “Art from the Heart” went on at Kent Volunteer Fire Department’s garage Sunday, Sept. 22. Dozens of local creators presented their wares for shoppers looking to get a jump start on the holiday season.
Police Blotter: Troop B
Oct 02, 2024
John Coston
The following information was provided by the Connecticut State Police at Troop B. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Failure to obey Stop sign
On Monday Sept. 16, at approximately 11 a.m., Andrew Kalogiannis, 26, of Dover Plains, New York, was driving a 2018 Subaru Impreza and taking a left hand turn onto Route 41 in Sharon at the intersection of Calkinstown Road, when his vehicle struck a southbound 2012 Subaru Legacy driven by Geoffrey Sherill, 66, of Lakeville. Sherill’s vehicle was towed from the scene and Kalogiannis was issued an infraction for failure to obey a Stop sign.
Improper turn
On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Brian Stapleton, 54, of Great Barrington, was eastbound on Clayton Road in North Canaan in a 2020 Audi Q3. Spillane Engellenner, 76, of Salisbury, was in front in a 1994 Volvo 940 and attempted to make a U-turn, striking the Audi. Engellenner was issued a written warning for an improper turn.
Three vehicle crash
On Friday, Sept. 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Samuel Melanson, 23, of Torrington, was stopped on Route 44 in Norfolk at the intersection of West Side Road in a 2012 Honda Accord. Andrew Pelletier, 29, of Canaan, was stopped behind him in a 2015 Lexus Rx350. Jesse Warner, 35, of East Canaan, was behind the Lexus in a 2000 Ford F250 and struck the rear of the Lexus, which then struck the Honda. Cassidy Pelletier, 29, of Canaan, and Eloise Pelletier, 11 months, both passengers in the Lexus were transported to Winsted Health Center for suspected minor injury. Warner was issued an infraction for following too close resulting in an accident.
Disorderly conduct
On Friday, Sept. 27, at approximately 7 p.m. Leticia Gaschler, 36, of New
Windsor, New York, was arrested at a Lower Road address in North Canaan for disorderly conduct. Gaschler was held on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Superior Court.
The Lakeville Journal will publish the outcome of police charges. Contact us by mail at P.O. Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039, Attn: Police Blotter, or send an email, with “police blotter” in the subject line, to johnc@lakevillejournal.com
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LAKEVILLE — The Salisbury Democratic Town Committee held a barbecue and candidate meet-and-greet at the town Grove in Lakeville Sunday, Sept.29.
Attendees had numerous food choices, including the option of a boiled or grilled hot dog.
State Representative Maria Horn (D-64), running for a fourth term in the General Assembly, and Justin Potter, running for the state Senate seat that has been in Republican hands since 1978, moved through the large crowd, greeting voters and trying to be heard over the din.
Promptly at 5 p.m., town committee chair Al Ginouves took the microphone and called the boisterous crowd to order, with the assistance of Jane Kellner, who clanked her silverware on a plate to ask for quiet.
Potter gave an energetic speech describing himself as a “practical Democrat,” he described his party as the party of compassion.
“Compassion for the woman who has to make a difficult decision,” he said “Compassion for the family who lives in the fear of gun violence.”
Horn noted that her district includes parts of three different state Senate districts, all represented by Republicans. She said she works well with those legislators, “but it would be nice if you sent me a friend.”
Horn said she was focused on getting the entire Democratic ticket elected. She noted that Democrats enjoy large majorities in the legislature and hold all statewide offices, and that they use that power “to govern for the good of all.”
She also reminded voters that the race between U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-5) and challenger George Logan was very close in 2022.
Salisbury “through no fault of its own” was one of the last towns to report results that year, and helped with the 2000 vote margin of Hayes’ eventual victory.
“Let’s do that again, shall we?”
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