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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 4 to 11

By DARIENITE.COM | August 11, 2022
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Aug. 4 to 11:

The MTA Rings the Alarm: It’s Running Toward a Fiscal Cliff

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The MTA, parent of Metro-North, did something rare last week: They told us the unvarnished truth.

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

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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

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

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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
Arts & Entertainment
Tanglewood Marionettes

Tanglewood Marionettes Present ‘Perseus and Medusa’ Thursday at Library, for Kids Ages 6 and Up

By DARIENITE.COM | August 17, 2022
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Take a trip back to an ancient world of gods, goddesses, prophecies and heroes when Tanglewood Marionettes present “Perseus and Medusa” Thursday afternoon at Darien Library.

Darien Obituaries 2022
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James Abbots, 74, DHS Class of ’65, Multilingual Intelligence Officer, in Darien Men’s Association, VFW

By DARIENITE.COM | August 17, 2022
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James Morgan Abbots died on July 17, 2022 at 1:42 p.m., due to complications from Type 2 Diabetes and other complications. He was 74.

Attempted Theft from a Motor Vehicle 2022
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Police: Woman Scares Off Thief Who Smashed Her Car Window at Stony Brook Park

By David Gurliacci | August 17, 2022
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A woman leaving Stony Brook Park saw the window of her car had been smashed, and a male was still inside the vehicle. She yelled at him, and he fled, driving away in a white Toyota 4runner, she told police.

Darien Obituaries 2022
Malcolm Burt obituary

Malcolm Burt, 93, Marketing Director and Lobsterman, Loved Golf, Gardening, Salmon Fishing

By DARIENITE.COM | August 17, 2022
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Malcolm J. “Mac” Burt, 93, of Norwalk and formerly of DArien, Noank and Ponce Inlet, Florida, died July 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Blues Music 2022

Musician and Raconteur ‘Ramblin Dan’ Stevens to Speak About, Perform the Blues Wednesday

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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“Ramblin” Dan Stevens, a veteran bluesman and raconteur is gonna CLOSE DOWN Darien Library when he talks, sings and plays in his educational and entertaining multi-media presentation on the history of the blue on Wednesday night.

It’s true. The library has announced it will not be open for anything else after 7 p.m., Wednesday. If you’re not there to hear and see Dan Stevens, you’re not welcome. Go back the next day.

Public Safety

Hoverboard Swiped From Front Yard

By David Gurliacci | August 15, 2022
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The owner of a hoverboard told police his hover board was stolen after he left it unattended on the front lawn at his home on Lake Drive.

Health Insurance 2022
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Access Health CT Subsidized Health Insurance to Be Available Thru 2025 Thanks to New Federal Law

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, recently announced that state residents who purchase health insurance on the exchange will continue to receive enhanced subsidies thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Darien Obituaries 2022
Molly Kenyon obituary

Molly Kenyon, 91, Elementary School Teacher, Wee Burn Country Club Member

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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Molly Kenyon, a 28-year resident of North Palm Beach, Florida and a former resident of Darien, passed away on Feb. 16 at the age of 91.

Charity Events and Opportunities

Darien Human Services Dept Accepting Donations for Gift Cards for School Supplies

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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The Darien Human Services Department is accepting donations of gift cards for its Back-to-School Program.

Darien Obituaries 2022
Daniel Bianco obituary

Daniel Bianco, Owned Town & Country Carting; Loved Gardening, Traveling, Walks in Waveny Park

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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Daniel Louis Bianco, a life-long resident of Darien who loved to garden, passed away on Saturday, July 16 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, surrounded by his family after a battle with Leukemia.

Back to School 2021
FTC Consumer Informatio Blog 2022 August

How to Avoid Scams in Online Back-to-School Shopping (or Any Online Shopping)

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents — especially when scammers are back to work with online school shopping scams. But there are ways to get your school shopping done while avoiding scams that cost you valuable time and money.

Darien Obituaries 2022
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Peter White, 75, Loved Hiking, Watersports, Motorcycling, Gardening; Founded Landscaping Business

By DARIENITE.COM | August 15, 2022
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Peter Anderson White, a longtime resident of Old Saybrook, died Aug. 8, 2022, at the West Haven VA Medical Center after a long illness. He was 75.

Talking Transportation 2022
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Beautified Train Stations Make for a Better Train Trip — and Could Help Housing Sales a Bit

By JIM CAMERON | August 14, 2022
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Every train journey, whether a cross-country adventure on Amtrak or a mundane daily commute on Metro-North, starts with the same thing: a train station.

Public Safety
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Police: Darien Man, 53, Stopped for Failing to Use His Blinker, Charged With Violating Restraining Order

By David Gurliacci | August 11, 2022
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A 53-year-old Darien man was arrested on a warrant charging him with violating a restaining order after a police officer stopped the man’s car after it made a turn without using a turn signal, police said.

Obituaries
Carol Davis obit

Carol Davis, 90, Former Darien League of Women Voters President, Enjoyed Swimming, Travel, Classical Music

By DARIENITE.COM | August 11, 2022
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After a long and full life, Carol Norma Lange Davis died peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters.

Arts & Entertainment
Christine Hurley

Laugh in a Church: Comedy Show Raises Funds for The Undies Project Sept 10 — Tickets Now on Sale

By DARIENITE.COM | August 11, 2022
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This year’s comedy fundraiser for The Undies Project will take place in a holy setting in the cause of diminishing  the number of holey underpants.

Obituaries
Howard Fenn obit

Howard Fenn, Acted and Directed Plays, Loved Dogs and Stray Cats

By DARIENITE.COM | August 10, 2022
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Howard J, Fenn Jr., “Biff”, passed away on July 9, 2022, in Southbury after a long illness.

Obituaries
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John Schultz, 28, Loved Travel Abroad, Music and Sports

By DARIENITE.COM | August 8, 2022
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John (“Jack”) Schultz Jr. , 28, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Darien, passed away July 20, 2022 at Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Talking Transportation 2022

CT Has Plenty of Railroad Museums, and This Summer They’re Free for Kids

By JIM CAMERON | August 7, 2022
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If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of this state’s many living museums celebrating our state’s rail heritage. And remember — kids get in free at Connecticut museums this summer!

Darien Obituaries 2022
Janice Brissette obit

Janice Brissette, 94, Active Member of Noroton Presbyterian Church, Enjoyed Boating, Travel

By DARIENITE.COM | August 7, 2022
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Janice (Anderson) Brissette, 94, passed away on July 21 at Stamford Hospital.

Healthy Living
Club Kung Fu

Women Invited to Register for Kung Fu Self-Defense Class Wednesday at Darien Library

By DARIENITE.COM | August 7, 2022
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There are still openings for a free, 90-minute women’s self-defense class on Wednesday, Aug. 10, taught in the Darien Library Community Room by Elliot Leung, founder of Club Kung Fu in Stamford.

Gardening
Rose of Sharon at Noroton Heights Railroad Station

New at Noroton Heights Railroad Station: A Garden of Native Plants

By DARIENITE.COM | August 6, 2022
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Nature is alive at the Noroton Heights train station. There are fresh new plantings of native shrubs and plants with fragrant blossoms attracting bees, butterflies and birds.

Darien Obituaries 2022
Richard Alicandro obit

Richard Alicandro, 84, Letter Carrier and Supervisor at Darien Post Office

By DARIENITE.COM | August 6, 2022
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Richard A. Alicandro, a lifelong resident of Darien, passed away on Thursday, July 28, at Stamford Hospital. He was 84.

Books & Authors
Taylor Jenkins Reid

Author Taylor Jenkins Reid To Speak Oct 26 for Darien Library Novel Tea Fundraiser

By DARIENITE.COM | August 6, 2022
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New York Times-bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid will speak in October at Darien Library’ seventh annual Novel Tea fundraiser at Wee Burn Country Club.

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  • Police: Renter Awakes to Find New Landlord Standing Over Him, Knife in Hand, Demanding to Know When He’s Moving Out
  • Police: DUI Charge for Darien Man, 61, Sleeping in Car, Heroin in His Pocket, Gear Shift in Drive
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  • John Schultz, 28, Loved Travel Abroad, Music and Sports
  • Luke Kostrzewski, 25, Enjoyed Skiing, Ice Hockey, Music, Boating and the Beach
  • Police: Woman, 36, Driving a Vehicle With a Stolen License Plate
  • John Sutton Read 4K Books Since ’57, Taught Thousands of Darien Students, Active in Church, Volunteer, Sailed
  • Garrett Finley, 37, Loved Photography, Music, the Ocean, Cooking and All Animals
  • The Merritt and Those Trucks: The Problem, the Ineffectual Efforts to Solve It, and What Else Might Be Done
  • Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 21 to 28
  • Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 14 to 21
  • James Morrison, 97, Producer of Films, TV, Commercials; His Wedding Toasts Would Bring Down the House
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    You and Your Kids Can Help Horseshoe Crabs Stay in Long Island Sound; Your Kids’ Kids Will Thank You

    One of nature’s oldest – but diminishing – beach mating rituals is about to begin its annual springtime cycle, and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk needs volunteers to help document it. (more…)

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    Black Bear Spotted Just North of Darien — Beware, the Males Travel Extensively in Search of Females

    New Canaan police say residents in that town reported a black bear Tuesday morning, just north of the Merritt Parkway in the area of Old Stamford Road (Route 106), which becomes Hoyt Street in Darien. (more…)

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    Learn About Octopuses and Their Cousins, Meet Science Friday’s Ira Flatow at The Maritime Aquarium

    Enjoy a guided deep dive into the amazing world of octopuses, squid and their inky ilk on Tuesday, June 14 as public radio’s “Science Friday” founder and host Ira Flatow celebrates “Cephalopod Movie Night” with a special lineup of films and experts at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. (more…)

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    Maritime Aquarium Is Looking For Volunteers to Help Study Diamondback Terrapins

    Volunteers along coastal communities are needed by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to help collect data on a turtle whose population is of special concern in Connecticut, the diamondback terrapin. (more…)

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    New Canaan police say a cat abandoned amid freezing temperatures at an Interstate 95 rest stop is in need of surgery and rehabilitation. (more…)

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