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Ali Ramsteck, LCSW, Director of Darien Human Services, wanted to remind residents that the department will be accepting donations of household goods through Friday, March 29.
Expect lane closures from late morning to early afternoon on both the Merritt Parkway and Interstate 95 this coming week, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced. Continue Reading →
New Canaan police are calling for the public’s help in identifying a man that they say accosted two juvenile females at Dunkin Donuts on Thursday evening. Continue Reading →
The Stamford Police Department is asking for your help in locating Christopher Nils, 14, of Stamford and a 10th grade student at Stamford Academy. Continue Reading →
Expect lane closures on Interstate 95 near the Exit 9 bridge starting Monday and continuing for some unannounced time during weeknights (and overnight), the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced. Continue Reading →
The Darien Police Department is a proud supporter of Autism Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, we will be joining hundreds of other agencies across the country in displaying a special Autism Awareness magnet on our police vehicles as part of the “Autism Patch Challenge.” Continue Reading →
The latest health inspection reports released Thursday by Darien Health Department were for inspectors’ visits to food-serving establishments from March 13 to 20. Nine establishments in town were inspected.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for March 14 to 21, 2019: Continue Reading →
These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office: Continue Reading →
Is Elon Musk a brilliant innovator, or is he just smoking dope?
Well, we know the answer to the second question as a viral video has shown him puffing (legal) weed on a talk show. The man is under a lot of stress, right? Continue Reading →
Beatrice “Bea” Watrous, 88, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14 at Cassena Care of Stamford. Continue Reading →
Grammy Award Winner Marc Cohn will perform in concert with The Coasters on Thursday, April 4 to benefit Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County.
The singer/songwriter is best known for his hit song Walking in Memphis, from his 1991 album of the same name. Continue Reading →
A bicycle valued at $850 was stolen late Wednesday afternoon at Darien Railroad Station, despite being locked to the bike rack on the north (West Avenue) side of the station, Darien police said. Continue Reading →
Americares is preparing emergency shipments of medicine and relief supplies to help families affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.
The deadly storm lashed the city of Beira in central Mozambique Thursday evening before barreling inland toward Zimbabwe and Malawi. Continue Reading →
On Saturday, March 9, Andrea Argenio of Darien passed away at age 26 after a 10-year battle with an incurable rare cancer. Continue Reading →
The DCA Darien Thrift Shop is holding a prom dress sale, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23. Continue Reading →
Gorhams Pond Tide Gates will be open for flushing and cleaning, from Monday, April 1 to Monday, April 8, 2019. Continue Reading →
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is pleased to announce the honorees for the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards.
The honorees who will be recognized at an inspiring luncheon on Thursday, May 9 at Woodway Country Club in Darien. Continue Reading →
Darien High School’s Theater 308 has kindly invited Darien seniors to attend the dress rehearsal of Chicago The Musical at Darien High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.
(The date has been changed from an earlier announcement.)
Seniors can enjoy the show free of charge without the crowds expected at performances over the weekend. Free transportation to and from the Darien High School is also available through At Home In Darien. Continue Reading →
Elizabeth Lape Hulsey, 85, of Darien passed away on March 10 at Waveny Care Center, after a long illness. Continue Reading →
A Brookside Road man told police that someone opened a William Sonoma credit card using his name and charged $2,957 at a store in White Plains, New York, and he’d found fraudulent purchases on another credit card. Continue Reading →
Ramil Mansourov, 49, of Darien was sentenced in federal court Monday to seven years and three months in prison and to pay back the $5 million he’d stolen in a health care fraud and money laundering scheme. Continue Reading →
This year’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal will be Darien resident Pat Parlette, and the speaker at the day’s annual ceremony will be Matt Pavia, a Darien High School teacher and author, the Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission has announced.
The commission also announced that organizations and groups participating or wishing to participate in the parade on May 27 need to update their contact information with the commission. Continue Reading →
Jacqueline Raposo, author of The Me, Without: A Year Exploring Habit, Healing, and Happiness will talk about her book and sign copies at Barrett Bookstore on Tuesday, March 19. Continue Reading →
An $85 million project to resurface roads, make safety improvements and improvements for bridges will be held by the state Department of Transportation on Wednesday, March 27 in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
This April, boaters will rendezvous at Cos Cob in Greenwich for the Greenwich Boat Show, which features a large, diverse selection of new boats and the only show offering both free sea trials and free admission. Continue Reading →