Richard (Dickie) J. Dawson, a resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 8. He was 78. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Richard Dawson, 78, Metro-North Structural Engineer, Earned 2 Bronze Stars in Vietnam
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U.S. Supreme Court Allows Darien Resident’s Suit Against Metro-North to Proceed in State Court
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear objections to a lawsuit against Metro-North by a Darien widow after her husband fell onto the train tracks in 2013 and was hit by an oncoming train at the Noroton Heights station.
Opinion
Merrit Parkway Conservancy Supports ‘No Truck on Highway’ Warnings on GPS Apps
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The Merritt Parkway Conservancy appreciates and fully supports U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s strong initiative requesting providers of GPS navigation software to add no-truck warnings for roads where trucks are banned.
For most of the last 80 years, you could drive your car on the Merritt Parkway with reasonable confidence that you were safe in a stream of other cars, protected by prominent signs at each entry point prohibiting trucks. Continue Reading →
Books & Authors
Lunch With ‘All the Ways We Said Goodbye’ Authors Beatriz Williams and Laura Willig
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Barrett Bookstore invites you to an intimate lunch at Wee Burn Country Club with Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig to celebrate the release of their latest novel, All the Ways We Said Goodbye. Continue Reading →
Darien Library
‘The Long Night Against Procrastination’ Sunday at Darien Library for Pre-Midterm Studying
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Settle in for some serious studying, Darien! Come to Darien Library for an after-hours event just for high school students. You’ll need to register. Continue Reading →
Darien Depot
‘Seven Ways to End Homework Battles’ — Free Parent Seminar Jan 23 at the Depot
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Parents will learn how to motivate their student and end the homework power struggle in a one-hour, interactive free parent seminar on Jan. 23 at the Depot Youth Center. Continue Reading →
Photography
Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
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The Darien Arts Center’s annual smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, is accepting entries at the DAC website through Feb. 29. Continue Reading →
Volunteers
Thank You, Mike Wheeler, for Your Volunteer Work Strengthening Darien TV79
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Thank you, Mike Wheeler, for your volunteer work for over a decade with DarienTV79, helping the organization greatly expand its coverage.
Art Exhibits
Public Invited to Opening Reception Jan 26 for Silvermine Arts Guild New Members Exhibition
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Silvermine Arts Center will welcome more than 50 new members (including three from Darien) to its Guild of Artists in January 2020 with a New Members Exhibition presenting a broad spectrum of innovative work.
The public is invited to the opening reception, which will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is free. The New Members Exhibition runs Jan. 19 through Feb. 15. Continue Reading →
Volunteers
Thank You, Carolyn McGrath, for Your Volunteer Work at the Darien Historical Society
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Thank you, Carolyn McGrath for your volunteer work on many critical projects for the Darien Historical Society. Continue Reading →
Education
Parenting Workshop on Talking to Children About Sexuality
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Do you feel flustered or tongue-tied when the subject of sexuality comes up with your children? Are you uncertain about what words to use and what message to send?
On Jan. 29, educator Deborah Roffman will be sharing her advice for having these important but anxiety-provoking conversations in her talk at The Children’s School, “Right from the Start: Sexuality Education in Early Childhood.” Continue Reading →
Books & Authors
Mitch Albom Will Talk in Westport Jan 30 About His Latest Book, ‘Finding Chika’
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Mitch Albom, the best-selling author of Tuesdays With Morrie will talk about the subject of his book “Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family” on Jan. 30.
Business
‘C’ Ratings for Supermarket, Restaurant in Latest Darien Health Inspections
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Two long-standing town institutions, one a restaurant and the other a supermarket, each received “C” ratings, the worst in Darien’s A/B/C health inspection ratings system, in the latest reports released by the town Health Department.
Darien Library
REMINDER: Darien Library Hosts a Library/Harold W. McGraw Jr. Birthday Party: 2 PM, Saturday, Jan 11
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Families are invited to celebrate the annual birthday of Darien Library and our generous donor, Harold W. McGraw, Jr., starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11 in the Children’s Library. Continue Reading →
Volunteers
Thank You, Janet Kling, for Your Volunteer Efforts at the Darien Land Trust
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Thank you, Janet Kling for your volunteer work in the Darien Land Trust, with your social media expertise and fundraising success with the annual Farm to Table Dinner. Continue Reading →
Opinion
CT Transportation Commissioner Says Faster Train Times Coming, Delivery Late for New M8 Rail Cars: Cameron on Transportation
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Joseph Giulietti is finishing his first year as commissioner of the state Department of Transportation. He’s been busy and less visible in recent months, so imagine my surprise when he offered me a one-on-one, no-holds-barred interview. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Sunset Road Home Sells for $2,365,000 and Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office: Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Jan 3 to 9
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 3 to 9, 2020: Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Elizabeth Stephens, 95, Choir Director at Methodist Church, Led Community Concert Association
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Mrs. Elizabeth Blount Stephens (Betty), 95, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at her home in Atlanta. Continue Reading →
Business
First Selectman Jayme Stevenson to Talk About State of the Town to Chamber of Commerce, All Invited
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Come learn about the ” State of Darien” directly from First Selectman Jayme Stevenson who will give a breakfast speech Thursday, Jan. 23 to the Darien Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome to join.
The year 2020 will be an exciting time for Darien with the town’s bicentennial celebrations planned throughout the year. In addition to all this excitement, Darien is going through many changes and this is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the upcoming developments and improvements. Continue Reading →
Volunteers
Thank You, Kathy Larkins, for Your Volunteer Work at Darien’s Salvation Army Unit
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Thank you, Kathy Larkins, for your years of volunteer work in the Darien/NewCanaan Salvation Army Unit.
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Darien Library
Songs for Seeds, a Kiddie Rock Band, Gives 30-Minute Concert Friday Morning at Darien Library
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Songs for Seeds, a kiddie rock band featuring interactive performances that appeal to all ages, will perform a 30-minute concert Friday morning in the Community Room at Darien Library.
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Charity Events and Opportunities
Americares Sends Emergency Response Team to Area of SW Puerto Rico Earthquake
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Americares is responding to the devastating 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Tuesday, killing at least one person, toppling buildings and causing power outages across the island. Continue Reading →
Darien History
Opening Ceremony for Darien’s 1820-2020 Bicentennial on Friday at Town Hall
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Amid monumental murals depicting key events from Darien’s history, the town will kick off its Bicentennial year with a glittering celebration to formally launch the town’s 200th birthday year celebrations. Continue Reading →
Volunteers
Thank You, Peter Eder, for Your Volunteer Work in the Tax Assistance Program at Darien Library
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Thank you, Peter Eder, for your volunteer work at Darien Library, helping other volunteers help people prepare their taxes — at what’s become the busiest AARP tax assistance site in the state of Connecticut.
Healthy Living
‘Dialectical Behavior Therapy’ to Treat Mental Health Conditions: Presentation on Jan 16
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Two therapists will explain how a method called dialectical behavior therapy can help people with intense, difficult-to-tolerate emotions and mental health conditions in a talk Jan. 16 sponsored by NAMI Southwest CT, an area mental health support group. Continue Reading →