Darien Obituaries 2025
Sandra Lovegrove, 88, Tai Chi Instructor, Wee Burn and Darien Boat Club Member, Loved Skeet Shooting, Golfing, Tennis
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Sandra Lovegrove, a longtime Darien resident, passed away surrounded by family on May 1, 2025. She was 88.
Board of Ed Appoints Interim Superintendent of Schools, Hires Search Firm to Find Next Superintendent
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The Darien Board of Education has appointed of Dr. Eric Byrne, currently superintendent of Rye City School District, as the interim superintendent of Darien schools, starting July 1.
Byrne will lead the district for the 2025-2026 school year while the board searches for a permanent superintendent.
Eyelash, Nails & Spa, Physical Therapy Shops Coming to Darien Commons
Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:
More Headlines
Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
Education
Two Ox Ridge School Teachers Promoted to Assistant Principals at Hindley
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Two Ox Ridge Elementary School teachers have been appointed assistant principals at Hindley Elementary School, Superintendent Alan Addley announced.
Darien Obituaries 2025
James Morrison, 74, DHS Class of 1969, Vietnam Veteran, Worked for the Postal Service
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James J. Morrison, 74, passed away on May 9.
Talking Transportation 2025
A Lot of Transportation Is Hazardous to Our Health
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Our air stinks. In fact, Fairfield County ranks in the top 25 of most polluted areas in the U.S., mostly due to ozone levels.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 1 to 8
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 1 to 8, 2025:
Exceptional Obituary 2025
Alicia Sillars, 64, Darien Youth Director, First Depot Director, DHS Class of ’78, Loved Gardening, Biking, Mahjong
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Alicia Baker Sillars Comesana-Vila’s wonder-filled journey ended Feb. 8. She was 64.
Talking Transportation 2025
Fumbling Media Coverage of Transportation News
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Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media.
Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation. A couple of recent stories illustrate my point.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Genevieve Metayer, 95, Darien Teacher, Very Active Volunteer in DCA and St John Church, Avid Reader
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Genevieve “Jean” Metayer, of Darien passed away on April 28, 2025 at the age of 95. A resident of Darien for 65 years and a beloved teacher in the Darien school system, Jean’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and the students she taught.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 24 to May 1
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from April 24 to May 1, 2025:
Darien Arts Center
Darien Arts Center Hires Wendy Mitchell as new Executive Director
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The Darien Arts Center has appointed Wendy Mitchell as its new executive director. She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience in administration, programming, fundraising, and grant writing.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Gregory Sohns, 74, Attorney, Served on Darien RTM and Board of Finance, Loved Learning, Shakespeare and Bach
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Gregory Ernest Sohns of Darien died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. He was 74.
Darien Library
You Can Watch with Others: Darien Library Will Livestream Coverage Surrounding Pope Francis’ Funeral
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Darien Library will open the Community Room from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to show a livestream of coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral from the Vatican News channel on YouTube, the library announced.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Barbara Fairclough, 76, Skipped Two School Grades, Microbiologist, Worked at Kelly Associates Real Estate
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Barbara Keller Fairclough died peacefully in the late hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was 76.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 17 to 24
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from April 17 to 24, 2025:
Talking Transportation 2025
Solutions That Don’t Solve the Congested Traffic on I-95 and the Merritt, and Some Fixes That Help
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While I’m on vacation this week I thought I’d revisit a commentary I wrote in 2014. Judge for yourself how little has changed in 11 years.
Everybody loves to complain about our traffic. And for some, the solutions are simple, if impractical. If there were easy answers to our woes, they’d have been implemented by now.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 10 to 17
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from April 10 to 17, 2025:
Darien Theft of a Motor Vehicle 2025
Police: Man, 19, Stole an Infiniti in New York, Arrested at a Gas Station in Darien
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Technology in the form of a universal smart key fob aided the theft of a car in New York state, and technology in the form of a license plate reader alerted a police officer who arrested a man and recovered the car in Darien, police said.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Barbara Saverine, 83, DHS Class of ’58, Retired at 79 from Darien Fuel, Loved Old Movies, Golf
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Barbara Herbert Saverine, a longtime resident of Stamford and Darien, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025. She was 83.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Carolyn ‘Rusty’ Burt, 91, Taught Swimming at Darien YMCA, Active Volunteer, Loved Sailing, Hiking, Tennis, Canoeing
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Carolyn Orchard Ruscoe Burt, aka “Rusty,” passed away on March 13, 2025. She was 91.
Talking Transportation 2025
Avelo Airlines: Neither Woke Nor Broke
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Connecticut’s favorite local airline, Avelo, is in trouble for making a strategic business decision: taking a long term contract with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to fly deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security.
Public Safety
New Darien Police Reward: $50K for Information Leading to the Gun Used to Kill Officer Bateman in 1981
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Darien police are now offering a $50,000 reward to anyone who can provide “information leading to the identification and recovery of the firearm used in the murder of Officer [Kenneth] Bateman,” the department announced Friday afternoon.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 3 to 10
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from April 3 to 10, 2025:
Darien Obituaries 2025
Sarah Rex Geary, 63, DHS Cheerleading Captain, Led a School PTA, Loved Tennis, Gardening, Wee Burn Beach Club Sunsets
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Sarah McCune Rex Geary departed unexpectedly on April 7. She was 63.
Public Safety
Police: Woman, 22, Stole Rolex Watches from a Darien Home, Then Pawned Them
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A 22-year-old woman who stole two Rolex watches from a home on Shady Acres Road was arrested on Feb. 23, Darien police said.