Darien Obituaries 2022
Katherine Simpson, 22, Student Services Director at a Postgraduate School, Loved Animals, Especially Maltese Puppies
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Katherine Margaret Simpson, 22, died on Nov. 15, in Chicago.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 24 to Dec 1
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, 2022:
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
Talking Transportation 2022
Why Connecticut’s New Transportation Commissioner May Be the Perfect Guy for the Job
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) is getting a new commissioner. After four years on the job, Joe Giulietti is retiring.
Darien Obituaries 2022
Patricia Coker, 80, Darien Caterer, Ran Seminars, Test Kitchens for Major Food Companies, Active Volunteer
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Patricia Caughey Coker, wife of William Thomas Coker, died peacefully at home on Hilton Head Island at the age of 80 years old.
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 17 to 24
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 17 to 24, 2022:
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Traffic Rules for Thanksgiving Day’s Turkey Bowl at Darien High School
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Due to the traditionally large turnout for the Thanksgiving Day football game between Darien and New Canaan High Schools, the Darien Police Department advises that the following traffic regulations are being put into effect for the area surrounding Darien High School on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2022.
Churches
Thanksgiving Day Service at Christian Science Church in Darien
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The Christian Science church in Darien will again be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day service on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. This event is open to the public, and no collection will be taken.
Cameron on Transportation
Metro-North Did Better Than Amtrak in Providing Trains This Thanksgiving Holiday
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This week will be the busiest of the year for Amtrak as hundreds of thousands of Americans depend on the nation’s passenger railroad to get them to and from their Thanksgiving plans.
Darien Obituaries 2022
E. Cotton Rawls Jr, 80, Navy Veteran, Loved Dixieland Jazz
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E. Cotton Rawls, Jr. of Darien passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 12 after a heart attack. He was 80.
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 10 to 17
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 10 to 17, 2022:
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 3 to 10
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 3 to 10, 2022:
Talking Transportation 2022
The Walk Bridge in Norwalk Didn’t Have To Be Replaced by Another Swing Bridge
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Imagine having to replace the George Washington Bridge, in-place, while still handling thousands of cars and trucks each day.
The railroad equivalent of that is still underway in South Norwalk, replacing what’s known as the Walk Bridge, a vital rail link in the Northeast Corridor for Metro-North, Amtrak and the occasional freight train.
Darien Obituaries 2022
Robert Fischer, 80, Arms Control Official, Loved Sailing, Classical Music and His Siamese Cats
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Robert Lucas Fischer, 80, of McLean, Virginia and Nantucket passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease on Sept. 26, 2022.
Darien Obituaries 2022
Edward Ballard Jr, Bank Executive, Real Estate Agent, Active Volunteer, Coached Youth Soccer, Loved Tennis
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Edward G. “Ted” Ballard, Jr. of Needham, Massachusetts passed away suddenly at Massachusetts General Hospital on Oct. 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and leaving to mourn many other dear family and friends.
Public Safety
Energetic Thieves Steal Cases of Energy Drinks from Gas Station
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Several cases of energy drinks were stolen from the Exxon convenience store/gas station at 1358 Post Road (next to Shake Shack) last week, police were told.
But you wouldn’t exactly call it shoplifting.
Business
Latest Health Reports for Darien Food-Serving Establishments
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Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department.
Darien Community Association
DCA Duo Piano Fall Concert, ‘Two’s Company!’ Features Four Hands, Many Notes
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The Darien Community Association’s Duo Piano Group will offer a diverse selection of music for four hands in an upcoming concert, “Two’s Company!” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13.
Public Safety
With Time Change on Sunday, Risk of Hitting Cars and Pedestrians Jumps: Here’s How to Avoid It
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Like the end of a film noir, Daylight Saving Time will fade to black Sunday, a period when Connecticut’s roadway crashes spike, warns AAA Northeast.
Darien Real Estate 2022
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 27 to Nov 3
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, 2022:
Public Safety
Driver Leaves Car Unlocked and Running, Thief Leaves in Car and Gets a Free Trip to New Haven
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After leaving his car unlocked and running as he ran into a gas station, the driver came back out to see his 2008 Honda running with someone else driving it out of the parking lot and onto Interstate 95, Darien police were told.
Sports
These Roads To Close Midday Sunday for ‘Run With The Saints’ 5K Road Race
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The St. Luke’s “Run With The Saints” 5K Road Race on Sunday, Nov. 6, will cause short-term road closures on Rings End Road, Harbor Road, Pear Tree Point Road and Long Neck Point Road, Darien police announced.
Darien Obituaries 2022
Robert Shankman, 77, Graduate of Cherry Lawn School, Vietnam Veteran, Bank Executive
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Robert Stephen Shankman, 77, passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2022.
Music
WCSU Offers a Season of Weekend Concerts in Danbury
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Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Music presents a season of live musical performances at the university’s Visual and Performing Art Center (VPAC) in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury.
Darien Obituaries 2022
W.P. O’Neill, 97, Caddied at Wee Burn, Saw D-Day From the Air, Left Saigon on Last Commercial Flight
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W.P. “Peter” O’Neill died on Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Philippines of a brain tumor. He was 97.
Darien Obituaries 2022
Edward Axelrod, 74, Loved Coaching, Especially Baseball; Commissioner of Darien Little League, Babe Ruth League
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Edward Marc Axelrod, 74, of Darien passed away peacefully on Oc. 31.