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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: September 7 to 14

By DARIENITE.COM | September 15, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 7 to 14, 2023:

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien, Rowayton and Wilson Point real estate from May 18 to 25, 2023:

DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life

Darien High School’s 2021 graduation ceremony combined congratulations on getting through high school during the COVID-19 pandemic with the regular high school graduation themes — life advice, thankful appreciation and assurance that the graduates have what it takes to succeed in the future.

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 10 to 17

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:

More Headlines

Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet

This Book Club Hits Close to Home: With New Canaan Author’s Novel on Parents,Teens, Drinking

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 15 to 22

Healthy Living

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When Will the New Covid Vaccines Come to Darien? You Can Make an Appointment for Monday

By David Gurliacci | September 12, 2023

If you want to be among the first to get the latest, just-approved versions of the new Covid vaccines, you can sign up online now for an appointment in Darien as soon as this coming Monday morning.

As of this morning (Tuesday, Sept. 12), there are open slots to get an appointment for the vaccine as early as 10:30 a.m., Monday, at the CVS pharmacy on the Post Road. CVS is also offering appointments in Stamford and Norwalk, although if you want the Pfizer vaccine instead of the Moderna one, that seems to be available in Norwalk sooner than Stamford.

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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 31 to September 7

By DARIENITE.COM | September 10, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2022:

Darien Obituaries 2023

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Penelope Glassmeyer, 82, Developer of Distinctive Darien Buildings, Key Partner in Corbin District

By DARIENITE.COM | September 4, 2023

Penelope (Penny) Merritt Glassmeyer, builder, visionary, tenacious champion of good ideas and good people in ways big and small, died peacefully at home, in Darien, Thursday, Aug. 24, surrounded by her husband, Ed, her five children, extended family and friends. She was 82.

Darien Obituaries 2023

Joan Satterley, 93, Sang in St Thomas More Church Choir, Enjoyed Traveling, Tennis, Bridge, Swimming

By DARIENITE.COM | September 4, 2023

Joan Kirwin Satterley passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, surrounded by family at Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Centre, New York, the town where she was born and raised. She was 93.

Darien Obituaries 2023

Janice Shaker, 100, Red Cross Volunteer in WWII, a Seven-Decade Darienite Who Loved Sports, Games, History

By DARIENITE.COM | September 1, 2023

Janice Seng Shaker died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 25, in Darien. Janice was 100 years old and was predeceased in 2005 by her husband, Theodore (Ted) Frederick Shaker. She was one of a kind.

Seniors

Darien Seniors Invited to Attend DHS Football Home Games for Free

By DARIENITE.COM | August 31, 2023

Darien High School’s football team has extended a special invitation to Darien’s seniors, aged 65 and older, to attend all Blue Wave home games with free admission.

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Chess Club and Beginner French Class Added to Darien Senior Center Programs

By DARIENITE.COM | August 31, 2023

The Darien Senior Center is adding Chess, “the game of Kings” to its offering this fall. Meeting every Wednesday at 10 am, the new program is open to players of all ages and abilities, from beginners to “grand masters.”

Darien Real Estate 2023

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 24 to 31

By DARIENITE.COM | August 31, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 24 to 31, 2022:

Talking Transportation 2023

Higher Prices, Longer Delays for Americans With Panama Canal’s Shortage of Water

By JIM CAMERON | August 29, 2023

Global warming is affecting shipping through the Panama Canal, delaying U.S. imports of everything from new cars to fuel.

Burglary Arrests 2023

Police: After Burglar Alarm Goes Off, Man’s Voice Heard Outside Bedroom Door

By David Gurliacci | August 29, 2023

When Liam Flaherty visited a Darien home on Tuesday, Aug. 22, an alarm went off and police were told an unwanted person was inside the home. It was 4:50 a.m.

Public Safety

Adult Charged With Allowing Teens to Drink at a Party at Her Home, One Taken to a Hospital

By David Gurliacci | August 29, 2023

When police officers arrived at a Long Neck Point Road home to check on a report of a minor in some form of distress, they found a group of youths sitting near empty and full containers of alcohol, police said.

They charged an adult resident with allowing it. A minor was taken to a hospital.

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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 17 to 24

By DARIENITE.COM | August 25, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 17 to 24, 2022:

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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 10 to 17

By DARIENITE.COM | August 17, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 10 to 17, 2022:

Opinion

Unions and Transportation Go Together Like a Horse and Carriage — Sometimes Good, Sometimes Not

By JIM CAMERON | August 11, 2023

In perhaps no industry other than transportation does organized labor have so much power. And those unions are getting aggressive in their demands.

The 340,000 members of the Teamsters who work for UPS are now voting on a new contract giving them better wages and working conditions.

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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 3 to 10

By DARIENITE.COM | August 11, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 3 to 10, 2023:

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 27 to August 3

By DARIENITE.COM | August 3, 2023

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from July 27 to Aug. 3, 2023:

Darien Obituaries 2023

Lee-Clark Robbins, 48, Mother of Three, Substitute Special Ed Teacher, Active PTA Member

By DARIENITE.COM | July 24, 2023

Lee-Clark Norsworthy Robbins, 48, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 10. She was 48.

Talking Transportation 2023

Where You Can Find Out About Connecticut’s Railroad Heritage — and Have a Fun Trip with the Kids

By JIM CAMERON | July 23, 2023

If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of Connecticut’s many living museums celebrating our state’s rail heritage.

Charity Events and Opportunities

Keep Running: Community Fund’s Darien Road Race Returns Sept 17 — Registration Now Open

By David Gurliacci | July 23, 2023

For the 43rd year, The Community Fund of Darien will be hosting its annual Darien Road Race and Family Fun Day fundraiser at Darien’s Pear Tree Point Beach. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Maritime Aquarium

Atlantic Sturgeon: Amazingly Ancient, Sometimes Very Large, Long-Lived and Now You Can Touch Some

By DARIENITE.COM | July 23, 2023

Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed.

Darien Obituaries 2023

Roger Bacon, 86, Founded Super Handy Hardware Store in Greenwich

By DARIENITE.COM | July 23, 2023

Roger Bacon passed away peacefully at his home in Darien on July 19, 2023 at the age of 86.

Darien Obituaries 2023

Grace Hoets, 91, Lived in Several Countries, Knew Three Languages, Tokeneke Club Member

By DARIENITE.COM | July 21, 2023

Grace (Geertjen) Hoets, a resident of Mystic and formerly a long-time resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. She was 91 and remained alert until her last days.