Week in Review: Standoff Saga, Serial Burglar, Downtown Revival & More

The last days of July proved to be the most newsworthy week of the summer. If you missed out on some of our key coverage, take a minute to catch up on the following headlines from the last week in New Canaan:

Former Weston Bus Driver Standoff Saga: The arrest of Scott DeiCas began as a ten-hour standoff with local police departments, complicated by the presence of his mother. This morning he had a flare-up whilst being indicted on felony charges in Norwalk. Facts continue to emerge concerning how police became aware of DeiCas and how Weston school administrators noticed DeiCas' bizarre behavior months ago. 

Cody's Drug Store: New Canaan is a town rich in history. In the first installment of our history column, we tell you the storied past of Cody's Drug Store. Located where Gramophone Video is today, Cody's Drug Store was the oldest drug store in New Canaan and used to be the most happening place in town.

Asian Longhorned Beetle Coming to a Tree Near You?: With all the recent storm damage and felled trees, some New Canaanites are in a hurry to repair their landscape. But before you start bringing in lumber from just anywhere, make sure you read this important alert about a species of beetles capable of wiping out entire forests. Read the full story here.

Despite Tough Economy, Storeowners Take a Chance on New Canaan: The recession may not be over, but that doesn't mean downtown New Canaan isn't healthy as ever. With chicken joints to chocolate shops, Elm Street is seeing an influx of business owners moving into town. Check out the full story here.

Wave of Burglaries Hits New Canaan: Four attempted burglaries appeared in last week's police blotter, only to be followed-up by another one in today's. Make sure to not only read the coverage of how these burglars are trying to rob houses, but also read our comprehensive plan to protecting your home from burglars.