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New Canaan Library to seek town capital support for 1913 'Legacy' building; committee formed and public input planned

New Canaan Library (presentation to Board of Finance / Town Council Liaisons) · January 28, 2026
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Library leaders said they will amend their budget to include a capital request for the 1913 Legacy building, have formed an advisory committee and plan community engagement; estimates and preservation constraints mean costs are uncertain and approvals will require Planning & Zoning and Board of Finance review.

Ellen Corvado and Cheryl Capitani told liaison members the library intends to include a capital request for the 1913 “Legacy” building in an upcoming town grant submission and that the request will be developed over the next few weeks for Board of Finance review.

Corvado said the library has formed an advisory committee to explore possible uses, preliminary designs and cost estimates and named Steve Carl and…

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