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Salisbury prepares to host second NASCAR event with parade, pit-stop party
Annie Prinz
Jul 01, 2026
The White Hart is gearing up for Lime Rock’s second NASCAR event, and will host a “pit stop party” as CRAFTSMAN Truck Series haulers tower down Main Street.
Courtesy of lime rock park
SALISBURY – For a second consecutive year, NASCAR returns to the Northwest Corner and will kick off the weekend with a parade down Main Street and Pit Stop Party at the White Hart Inn Thursday, July 9.
The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series haulers – tractor-trailers designed to carry racing vehicles, serving as the race team’s mobile garage and storage facility – will tower over Main Street, giving residents and race fans a preview of the upcoming LIUNA 150 race weekend at Lime Rock Park.
The main event will take place at The White Hart Inn, where the best viewing spots for the parade can be found. In addition to providing a good view, the weekend celebrations will continue at the White Hart’s free NASCAR Pit Stop Party from 4 to 6 p.m.
The haulers are expected to pass the inn at about 4:30 p.m., offering spectators a central viewing location as the convoy travels through town. Escorted by the Connecticut State Police, the parade will consist of nearly 40 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series haulers, traveling from North Canaan to Lime Rock Park.
Emma Osborne, assistant manager at The White Hart, said the inn’s lawn will be open for viewing. The outdoor bar will be open, free popcorn will be available for spectators, and Provisions, the inn’s cafe and general store, will remain open until 6 p.m.
After the haulers pass, fans will have the chance to meet several drivers, including Tanner Gray, Tricon Crew Chief Scott Zipadelli and others, at a 4:45 p.m. meet-and-greet at The White Hart. The parade and party are intended to bring the race weekend beyond Lime Rock Park and into the surrounding community before competition begins.
The LIUNA 150 weekend will begin Friday, July 10, with ARCA Menards Series racing. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and USF Juniors will race Saturday, July 11. Lime Rock Park presents the Pit Stop Party in partnership with NASCAR, The White Hart Inn and local sponsors.
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Life-sized Declaration of Independence hangs outside of Sharon Town Hall
Aly Morrissey
Jul 01, 2026
Sharon resident and activist Deborah Moore stands proudly in front of the Declaration of Independence that hangs from Town Hall.
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“It reminds us that freedom is never just about individual rights; it is also about mutual responsibility.”
—Deborah Moore
SHARON – Resident and activist Deborah Moore is the driving force behind a new 7-by-9-foot reproduction of the Declaration of Independence that hangs between the main columns at Town Hall. The banner will serve as a patriotic backdrop during Saturday’s festivities, which will include a complete reading of the founding document at the Hotchkiss Library.
The Fourth of July is often a time for fireworks and celebrations, Moore said, but this year has placed a welcome focus on history. With a background in public art, she thought the installation would be a positive way to celebrate the country’s founding principles.
“When I brought the idea to the 250th planning committee and the historical society, they loved it,” Moore said. The initial idea was to march in the Memorial Day parade with the banner to promote the Fourth of July celebrations, but the rain cancellation forced other plans.
The banner will hang at Town Hall until after July 4.
Moore said the Declaration’s final passages, which focus on people working toward a common goal in unity, inspired her to conceive of the large-scale public display.
“It reminds us that freedom is never just about individual rights; it is also about mutual responsibility,” she said. “The signers tied their futures together, accepting real risk for the sake of a common good larger than any one person.”
Publicly standing up for what we believe in is a right, Moore said, and one she sees exercised on the local level.
Moore said she has seen that spirit firsthand through community efforts such as the Save Sharon Hospital campaign, which successfully blocked Nuvance Health from shutting down the hospital’s labor and delivery unit. Moore and others worked for years to rally support from residents, local politicians and lawmakers.
“That’s true democracy in motion,” she said.
Moore said she sees the same commitment reflected in other ways throughout Sharon.
“It can show up in quieter acts of service,” she said, citing neighbors volunteering on boards and commissions, parents and educators working for better schools, residents turning out to vote, and looking out for one another.
“The founders’ final words are not relics of 1776; they are an ongoing invitation to treat citizenship as a shared pledge — one we renew together, day by day, close to home.”
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North Canaan median home price reaches $350K
Christine Bates
Jul 01, 2026
26 Granite Ave., which recently sold for $595,000, consists of two renovated residences on .91 acres - a Victorian main house built in 1882 with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a 576-square-foot studio with 1 bedroom and 1.5 bath.
Christine Bates
NORTH CANAAN – The median price for a single-family home in North Canaan was $350,000 for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2026, according to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data, reflecting strong sales.
The latest median marks a 23% increase from the $284,500 median recorded for the 12 months ending May 2025 and a 26% increase from the $277,950 median recorded for the comparable period ending May 2024. The all-time high of $357,750 was recorded during the 12-month period ending April 2026.
Homes in North Canaan have been selling quickly, spending an average of 14 days on the market before going under contract. By comparison, the average was 37 days in Salisbury and 43 days in Sharon during the rolling 12-month period ending in May.
The number of homes sold during the 12 months ending May 31, 2026, totaled 29, up from 14 during the previous 12-month period and 24 during the 12 months ending May 31, 2024.
Sales peaked at 47 during the 12-month period ending in August 2021, at the height of the COVID-era housing boom.
There were 10 single-family homes on the market at the end of June, indicating the spring selling season had arrived in North Canaan. Only two were listed below the median price of $350,000, while four were priced above $500,000, suggesting home prices are likely to remain high.
April and May Transfers
41 Prospect St. – 3 bedroom/2 bath bungalow built in 1927 on .23 acres transferred by Natasha Clark Coons to Argos Ventures LLC for $210,000 on April 22, 2026
37 Green Ave. – 3 bedroom/1 bath raised ranch built in 1962 transferred by Anne Fitzgerald to David Santos for $370,000 on April 23, 2026
143 East Canaan Road – 6 bedroom/2.5 bath home on 12.49 acres transferred by High Watch Recovery Center Inc. to Michael Joseph Poynton on May 5, 2026 for $1,000,000
26 Granite Ave. – Two buildings on 1.32 acres transferred by Adam Eisenberg to Wildboys LLC for $595,000 – see photo caption for details
16 Browns Lane – 2 bedroom/1 bath cape on .91 acres transferred by Ashley Ann Moore to Logan Trey Bermas for $345,000
* Town of North Canaan real estate transfers recorded between April 1, 2026, and May 31, 2026, provided by North Canaan Town Clerk. Transfers without consideration are not included. Current market listings from Smart MLS and market data from Info Sparks. Note that recorded transfers frequently lag sales by a number of days. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Salesperson with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in CT and NY.
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Police Blotter: Troop B
Lakeville Journal
Jul 01, 2026
Police Blotter: Troop B
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.
Railroad Street rear-end
Around noon on June 24, Richmond Shirlock, 55, of Canaan braked to initiate a left turn from Railroad Street in North Canaan when a vehicle following closely behind struck the rear bumper of the Chevrolet Equinox he drove. The trailing vehicle, a Dodge Durango GT driven by Jessica King, 35, of North Canaan, was disabled in the incident, though the Equinox was driven from the scene. Neither driver reported injuries, and King was ultimately issued an infraction for following too closely.
Low hanging wires snag vehicle
Near 1 p.m. on June 27, Juan Gonzalez, 41, of the Bronx, New York attempted to make a turn into the Pink House restaurant parking lot in West Cornwall when the top of the Hino vehicle he drove struck utility wires, causing minor damage to the roof. The wires were concluded to be low hanging, causing officers not to take any enforcement action.
The Lakeville Journal will publish the outcome of police charges. Send mail to P.O. Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039, Attn: Police Blotter, or send to editor@lakevillejournal.com.
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The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News welcome new board members
Lakeville Journal
Jul 01, 2026
FALLS VILLAGE — LJMN Media, Inc., publisher of The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News, has announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Elyse Harney Morris, Thomas Trowbridge III and Karsten Moller. The appointments reflect the organization’s continued commitment to strong local journalism and community engagement.
Harney Morris, of Salisbury, is the co-owner of a leading regional real estate firm and comes from a family with deep roots in the Northwest Corner. She has served on the boards of numerous local organizations, including Indian Mountain School, the Salisbury Grove Committee, and the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service, and has long been active in conservation and community initiatives throughout the region, including Project SAGE and the Dutchess and Columbia Land Conservancies.
Trowbridge, of Sharon, is an attorney, civic leader, and author who served for many years on the board of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, including as its president during the restoration and expansion of the library’s historic building. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Michigan Law School, he spent much of his legal career with prominent New York law firms.
Moller, of Salisbury, has held senior leadership positions in international finance, investment banking and asset management, including roles with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan-affiliated Highbridge Principal Strategies and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. He currently advises organizations on investor relations, fundraising and strategic partnerships and has been an active supporter of regional nonprofit organizations.
“Elyse, Tom and Karsten each bring valuable experience, strong community ties and a commitment to the future of local journalism,” said CEO and Publisher James H. Clark. “We are grateful for the knowledge and perspective they bring to our mission.”
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Dick Hermans to receive the Estabrook Community Leadership Award
Lakeville Journal
Jul 01, 2026
Dick Hermans celebrating Oblong’s 50th last summer.
Aly Morrissey
FALLS VILLAGE — The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News will present the 2026 Estabrook Community Leadership Award to Dick Hermans at the annual Jubilee celebration on Oct. 11 at the Sharon Playhouse.
The award honors outstanding leadership in community service. Joan Osofsky and Suzanna Hermans are serving as co-chairs of the event. More than 50 community members, reflecting Dick’s wide influence and his support of writers, editors and publishers, have joined the Host Committee to support both Dick’s recognition and the annual fundraising effort for The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News.
A co-founder and longtime steward of Oblong Books, Dick has spent decades championing writers, readers, and independent bookselling. Equally important, he has generously—and often quietly—devoted his time, energy, and leadership to strengthening Millerton and the surrounding communities. His contributions have included leadership roles and active involvement with the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, the Millerton Business Alliance, the Irondale Schoolhouse, and his long-running New Harmony radio program on WHDD/Robin Hood Radio.
“I am honored by this award from The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News,” said Hermans. “I feel lucky to live in a region with so many remarkable nonprofit organizations and civic leaders working every day to strengthen our communities. Any contributions I have made have been possible because I have had the privilege of working alongside generous, committed people who care deeply about where we live.”
“Dick’s community leadership is a model for us all,” said James Clark, Publisher and CEO of The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News. “For decades, he has devoted his time, energy, and resources to causes that improve the quality of life in our region. He has done so with humility, generosity, and a deep belief in the value of community. We are delighted to honor Dick with the Estabrook Community Leadership Award and to celebrate his remarkable contributions.”
The award was inspired by Mary Lou and Robert Estabrook, who owned the newspapers from 1970 to 1986 and later served as dedicated board members. Committed to public service, they believed that publishing independent, high-quality local journalism was only one way to strengthen a community. In addition to their own nonprofit work, they also celebrated the contributions of fellow citizens who did the same. During their stewardship, the newspapers flourished, and Robert Estabrook’s editorials were twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
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