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Superintendent of Schools Dan Brenner, almost three years after coming to Darien Public Schools, announced at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting that he is negotiating a “once in a lifetime” job offer from a private school.
The Youth Commission is pleased to announce plans for its Family Concert series at Weed Beach. Taking place on Wednesdays in June, these events promise to be fun for the whole family. Continue Reading →
New Canaan is “actively investigating” whether it could expand commuter parking by extending two lots at Talmadge Hill into state-owned property alongside the Merritt Parkway, the town’s highest elected official said Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Darien High School’s Theatre 308 has been recognized in not one, but two state-wide theater awards programs. Continue Reading →
On Sunday, May 20, Fredric & Co. salon owners, Connie Hatterman and Janet Montanaro, along with their generous staff, opened their salon at 1060 Post Road, Darien for three hours to benefit STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. Continue Reading →
The Darien Arts Center has named the 21 finalists from Darien and neighboring towns who will compete in Darien’s Got Talent on June 23 at 7 p.m. at Darien High School. Continue Reading →
Enjoy live music, a silent auction, games and crafts for kids and a delicious array of food when Darien EMS-Post 53 holds its 30th annual Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilley Pond Park on May 28th following the Memorial Day parade. Continue Reading →
Darien High School felt more like an art museum Monday night as students, teachers and parents wandered hallways, open spaces, and corners of the Library for the annual 9th through 12th grade Art Show. Continue Reading →
It is with great sadness that the family of Judd Harris Alexander announces his passing on May 18 at the age of 93. Continue Reading →
At this time of year, the Darien Police Department typically sees an increase in the number of calls for gatherings where juveniles are consuming alcohol. Continue Reading →
DAF Media will live stream this year’s Darien Memorial Day Parade, the first time the parade has been broadcast live in its entirety. You’ll also be able to see it later, on-demand. Continue Reading →
FedEx says it delivered a package to a Post Road resident living near the road’s intersection with Hollow Tree Ridge Road, but the resident says she never got it.
Former Darien selectwoman and current state Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein has received an award in part for “her efforts to expand access to affordable housing through legislative action that would discourage exclusionary zoning practices,” the state Department of Housing announced. Continue Reading →
The daughter of aviator-authors Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, is coming to Barrett Bookstore in June to speak about her new memoir, Two Lives. Continue Reading →
When, according to police an officer stopped a sport utility vehicle on Tokeneke Road with no tail lights on at 9:22 p.m., that alleged violation turned out to be the least of the driver’s problems. Continue Reading →
What are the signs and symptoms of depression? How can I help my child, relative or sibling? How do I protect myself while supporting a person suffering from depression?
Answers to these questions and a discussion about depression will be presented by Robert DiRoma. Continue Reading →
Darien’s 2018 Memorial Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. sharp on Monday, May 28 from Goodwives Shopping Center, turns right and travels on Old Kings Highway South to Brookside Road and then turns left onto the Post Road until it reaches the veterans cemetery at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Here’s more of what you should know about the parade, the Memorial Day speaker and the grand marshal, along with some instructions if you’re among the marchers. Continue Reading →
All 4th Graders in Darien are welcome to attend the “Annual Spring 4th Grade Depot Party!” Continue Reading →
Pursue your interest in marine animals — and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others — by becoming a member of the volunteer staff at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Kevin Peraino, veteran foreign correspondent, will discuss the fall of Nationalist China and the triumph of Mao Zedong’s Communist forces in 1949 on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association. Continue Reading →
