Cameron on Transportation
The Car Radio: Another Familiar Device About to Enter the Museum of Defunct Technology?
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Remember when commuting was fun because you could listen to the radio?
New Elementary Education Director Appointed for Darien Schools
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The Interim Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Falcone has been appointed director of elementary education, Interim Schools Superintendent Eric Byrne announced.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 19 to 26
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 19 to 26, 2025:
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:
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
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
Darien Obituaries 2025
Marjorie Cassidy, 96, Active Volunteer, Loved Gardening, Tennis, Golf, Skiing
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Marjorie Lawlor Cassidy, a longtime resident of New Canaan, Block Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 12 in Darien at the age of 96.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Charles Schellenger, 95, Former Longtime Darien Resident, Worked for New York Broadcast Companies
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Schellenger, Charles W. “Spike” Schellenger passed away on July 10. He was born May 11, 1930 in Philadelphia and passed away July 10, 2025 at the age of 95.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Diane Steinle, 78, Former Longtime Darien Resident, Worked in Royle School Classrooms, a Dog Lover
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Diane Adelaide Steinle (née Hoeffer) passed away on July 7, 2025 after suffering a stroke in May. She was surrounded by her family’s love and in the most peaceful care at the Jack Byrne center. She was 78 years old.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 10 to 17
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from July 10 to 17, 2025:
Darien Train Station 2025
Zagrodzky: Why There’s a Delay in Completing Refurbishing of Darien Train Station
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First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky went to Darien Train Station on Thursday, July 10, to talk with the state Department of Transportation construction team at the site.
The project has been delayed from the original mid-August completion of work on the east side (northbound side) to mid-October, with full completion of the work on both sides of the tracks now expected in May 2026, Zagrodzky said.
Cameron on Transportation
Legislature Won’t Fully Fund CT Train Service; Two Upcoming 5 Percent Rate Increases Are the Result
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Sorry. You’re too late. You missed your chance: the deadline has passed for offering “public comment” on the upcoming fare hikes on Metro-North.
Not that anything you might have said would have made a difference to the inevitable: a 5% fare hike on Sept. 1st of this year and another 5% jump in July of 2026. But don’t blame the railroad or CDOT.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 26 to July 10
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate for the two weeks from June 26 July 10, 2025:
Darien Obituaries 2025
Margaret Nadriczny, 92, Worked for Union Trust Bank, Active in St. John Church, Cared for Several Grandchildren
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Margaret “Peggy” Nadriczny (Burns), 92 ,of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Winifred Raffaele, 83, Gave Family Backyard Tennis Lessons, Loved Going to the Beach, Cooking and ‘General Hospital’
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Winifred A. (Ambrose) Raffaele, 83, died peacefully at home in Newtown on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Virginia Abbett, 67, Lifelong Dog Lover, DHS Graduate, U.S. Army Veteran, Loved Gardening
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Virginia Lawrence Abbett died peacefully on April 22, 2025, in her home in Norwalk. She was 67.
Unlocked in Darien 2025
Unlocked, With Keys Inside, Audi 8 Stolen Overnight on Peterick Lane
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A 2022 Audi Q8 was stolen from outside a house on Peterick Lane in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25, Darien police said.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Cynthia Musikas, 85, a 57-Year Darien Resident, Worked at Chamber of Commerce 17 Years
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Cynthia “Cindy” Musikas a Darien resident for 57 years, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
Cameron on Transportation
Monorails: Too Expensive and Slow to Be Mass Transit’s Future — If Their Past and Present Are Any Guide
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While taking a summertime break this week, here’s a column I wrote awhile back.
What is this fascination that people have with monorails? I can’t tell you how often people suggest them as “the answer” to our state’s clogged roads.
Cameron in the Air 2025
Being Tortured by Your Airline Flight? Try Dr. Cameron’s Cures for What Ails You.
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Think air travel horrors are just about delays and lost luggage? Your body has other plans.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Jeanette Algiere, 94, Parishioner of St. Thomas More Church, Loved Reading, Cooking, Sewing, Knitting
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Jeanette Pignataro Algiere, 94, of Darien passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.
Education
Four DHS Seniors Wrap Up Internships at SoundWaters Education Center
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Five Darien High School students made waves this spring as interns at SoundWaters, an organization for hands-on climate science and environmental education.
Darien Obituaries 2025
M. Carole Johnson, 83, DHS Class of ’59, Active Volunteer, Loved Needlepoint, World Travel, Hosted Book Club
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The family sadly announces the passing of M. Carole Johnson on June 22, 2025. She was 83.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Jeffrey McLean, 67, Grew Up in Darien, Voracious Reader, Loved Sailing, Hiking, Biking and Cooking
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Jeffrey David McLean, a beloved partner, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on May 31 in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 67.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Michael Burkhart, 72, DHS Class of ’72, Noroton Fire Chief, VP of Operations at Ring’s End Lumber, Avid Boater, Hunter
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Michael Harvey Burkhart, 72, of Darien passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 12 to 19
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 12 to 19, 2025:
Darien Obituaries 2025
David Mozingo, 95, Prolific Author of Books About Foreign Policy and About China
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David Paul Mozingo, a resident of Darien, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 14, 2025, at the age of 95.
Darien Obituaries 2025
Halsey Whitney, 66, DHS Class of ’78, Loved Geology, Sailing, Skiing, Tennis; Red Cross Volunteer
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Halsey Whitney, 66, a remarkable individual who set sail May 20, 2025.
Talking Transportation 2025
Yes, You Can Sleep While Traveling — But How Well? And for How Much?
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There’s something very satisfying about the efficiency of overnight travel. In the best of conditions you make your journey and awake, refreshed, at your destination. But how well you sleep depends a lot on how you travel.
Here’s my list of overnight travel options, from worst to first: