Dems Open HQ, Karp for TCPG, Coffee Talk, 06840 a Pricey ZIP Code

Town Democrats said the opening of the first Democratic headquarters in New Canaan in 14 years is a sign of the strength of their candidates in the hotly contested races being run this fall.  A few days after the Main St. office opened, a Quinnipiac University poll showed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley gaining on former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy.

First Selectman Jeb Walker invited Arnold Karp to fill one of the vacancies on the Town Center Planning Group, a nomination the other Selectmen will have to approve before it becomes final.  Walker outlined his plans for the committee's future in a release given to Patch and other local media.

New statewide distracted driving laws went into effect on Oct. 1. Town officials had already begun their own campaign against texting and talking while driving earlier in the month, and have said they reserve the right to confiscate devices being used illegally.

Wednesday was National Coffee Day, and Patch learned that there are more than 70 places to buy coffee in town, and every one of them has customers who say their selection is the best roast in town.

Forbes announced the 500 most expensive zip codes in the country and New Canaan ranks #64 -- a considerable move (is it up or down?) from last year, when it ranked 100.