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Darien Sidewalk Sales Coming July 14 to 16, Now With Teenagers Selling Homemade Products

By DARIENITE.COM | June 24, 2022

The Darien Chamber of Commerce will hold its Sidewalk Sales on Thursday through Saturday, July 14 to 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event will take place rain or shine.

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:

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

The Swap Shop at the Darien Transfer Station and Recycling Center is opening Monday for the first time since the pandemic closed it, town officials have announced, and they’ve explained why the shop won’t be open on Saturdays yet.

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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

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 8 to 15

Maritime Aquarium

Kids Can Meet and Sing Along With ‘Little Mermaid’ Characters Saturday at the Maritime Aquarium

By DARIENITE.COM | June 24, 2022

Meet and sing along with characters from New Paradigm Theatre’s upcoming production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” – and learn how marine debris affects the real creatures of the ocean realm – during “Under the Sea Saturday” on June 25 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite princess, prince or pirate for this special day. Highlights at the Aquarium on June 25 include three sing-alongs and meet-and-greets with the cast, a scavenger hunt and more.

Darien Real Estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 16 to 23

By DARIENITE.COM | June 23, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 16 to 23, 2022:

Community Organizations

Darien’s Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Installs Karen Polett as Regent

By DARIENITE.COM | June 22, 2022

Karen Kreitzberger Polett has been installed as regent of Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution by Connecticut DAR State Regent Christy Hendrie at a recent ceremony and high tea held at the Country Club of Darien.

Letters to the Editor

Two RTM Districts Meet Thursday to Learn About, Discuss Proposed Great Island Purchase

By DARIENITE.COM | June 22, 2022

To the editor,

Members of the Representative Town Meeting District II and District IV will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23 in Town Hall Auditorium to learn more about and discuss the proposed Great Island purchase.

Darien Obituaries 2022

John Grandbois, 81, Oversaw MASH Unit, Founded Career Development Firm, Active Church Member

By DARIENITE.COM | June 22, 2022

John E. Grandbois died on June 12 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, following a valiant struggle with primary progressive aphasia. He was 81.

Cameron on Transportation

Talking Transportation: Taking Reader’s Comments From the ‘Mailbag’

By JIM CAMERON | June 19, 2022

I love getting feedback from you, my faithful readers. So I thought I’d share some recent comments.

Last week I wrote about the railroads’ history of naming their best trains and stations. One reader, CL, reminded me that Metro-North names its express train to Yankee stadium “The Yankee Clipper”, a nice homage to baseball great Joe DiMaggio.

Darien Real Estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 9 to 16

By DARIENITE.COM | June 18, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 9 to 16, 2022:

Education

Police Traffic Advisory for High School, Middle School Graduations at DHS Campus

By DARIENITE.COM | June 14, 2022

Darien Police Department has announced the following traffic regulations for the area near Darien High School for Middlesex Middle School’s graduation on Thursday, June 16, and Darien High School’s graduation on Friday June 17.

Darien High School 2021-2022

Awards ceremony performance 2022 Theatre 308

Theatre 308 Wins Seven Awards From Two High School Theater Organizations

By DARIENITE.COM | June 14, 2022

Theatre 308, Darien High School’s student-led theater club, received seven combined awards at two high school theatrical award shows in Connecticut.

Cameron on Transportation 2022

Where Do You (Legally) Buy Pot Around Here? Well, You Don’t. Not Just Yet. You’ve Got to Hit the Road.

By JIM CAMERON | June 6, 2022

Connecticut is investing $3 million in a new ad campaign to promote tourism in our state. But here’s a theme you won’t hear mentioned — yet.

Darien Obituaries 2022

Nora Ryan, Paralegal, Avid Reader, Loved Cooking, Baking, Sewing, Caring for Family and Her Dogs

By DARIENITE.COM | June 6, 2022

Nora D. Ryan, beloved wife of Thomas J. Ryan, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, after a long battle with interstitial lung disease.

Darien Real Estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 26 to June 2

By DARIENITE.COM | June 2, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from May 26 to June 2, 2022:

Holidays

Town Memorial Day Parade Starts at 10 AM, Monday; Dedication Ceremony, Food Fair to Follow

By David Gurliacci | May 26, 2022

The Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission invites you to the annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Day Dedication Ceremony in the Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 30.

The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from Goodwives Shopping Center following the Post Road to Spring Grove Cemetery.

Darien Real Estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 19 to 26

By DARIENITE.COM | May 26, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from May 19 to 26, 2022:

Letters to the Editor

Advice and Resources on Coping With Grief Over the Third Recent Loss of a DHS Student

By DARIENITE.COM | May 26, 2022

Dear fellow Darien residents and parents:

Right now, our community is grieving. Our hearts are hurting. The pain and sadness over loss together with fear for our children’s future, weigh on us during this difficult period.

Education

Darien High School Provides Counseling for Students as the School Mourns Loss of a Third Student in the Past Two Months

By DARIENITE.COM | May 23, 2022

Hayden Thorsen became the third Darien High School student to pass away in the last two months, students and staff learned this weekend.

Government & Politics

UPDATED: Among GOP Candidates Up For Endorsement at 6 PM Monday Caucus, New Registrar of Voters

By David Gurliacci | May 22, 2022

The Darien Republican Town Committee has rejected promoting a veteran official in the town Registrar’s Office to take over after John Visi retires on May 31 as GOP registrar of voters.

Darien Real Estate 2022

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 12 to 19

By DARIENITE.COM | May 19, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from May 12 to 19, 2022:

Darien Obituaries 2022

Marta Elders, 78, Active Volunteer in Darien and in Urantia Organizations, Psychologist

By DARIENITE.COM | May 19, 2022

Marta Apy Elders of Rowayton passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 78.

Darien Real Estate 2022

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 5 to 12

By DARIENITE.COM | May 12, 2022

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from May 5 to 12, 2022:

Darien Library

Darien Library Announces New Website and Catalog

By DARIENITE.COM | May 10, 2022

Darien Library on Tuesday officially launched its new website and catalog. Here’s the announcement to get you oriented for both:

Public Safety

P.D. asks for public info one pic of suspect

Darien Police Ask Public to Help Identify Suspect in Hecker Avenue Assault and Robbery

By DARIENITE.COM | May 10, 2022

Darien police are asking the public if they have any information about a suspect in an assault at 1 p.m., April 4 in front of a home on Hecker Avenue.

Darienites

John Wolcott Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal

Vietnam Vet John Wolcott Named Grand Marshal of Darien’s Memorial Day Parade

By DARIENITE.COM | May 10, 2022

Vietnam veteran John Wolcott will be the Grand Marshal in this year’s Darien Memorial Day Parade, the town Monuments and Ceremonies Commission announced.

Talking Transportation 2022

Why Wi-Fi Finally Is Coming to a Train Near You, Right on Time to Be Obsolete

By JIM CAMERON | May 8, 2022

Airplanes have Wi-Fi. Even Connecticut’s CTfastrak commuter bus system from New Britain to Hartford gives its passengers free Wi-Fi. Commuter railroads across the US offer Wi-Fi, including Boston’s MBTA. Wi-Fi is everywhere — but not on Metro-North.

So the Connecticut legislature has just budgeted $23 million to install 5G technology on the railroad’s M8 cars. Are they too late? Is it even needed?