Darien Real Estate

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 13 to 20

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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 13 to 20, 2022:

THIS WEEK’S DARIEN HIGHLIGHTS
5 NEW-TO-MARKET LISTING(S)0 PRICE REDUCTION(S)4 ACCEPTED OFFER(S)3 CLOSED SALE(S)7 OPEN HOUSE(S)
THIS WEEK’S ROWAYTON HIGHLIGHTS
0 NEW-TO-MARKET LISTING(S)0 PRICE REDUCTION(S)0 ACCEPTED OFFER(S)2 CLOSED SALE(S)0 OPEN HOUSE(S)
New Listings
24 Cherry Street, Darien | $859,000694 Boston Post Road, Darien | $1,075,00096 Rose Lane, Darien | $1,389,00046 Herman Avenue, Darien | $1,499,00030 Country Club Road, Darien | $1,195,000
Accepted Offers
12 McCrea Lane, Darien | $1,225,00040 Kensett Lane Unit#40, Darien | $1,575,00039 Wakemore Street, Darien | $649,0007 Parsons Walk, Darien | $1,850,000 
Title Passed / Sold
33 Granaston Lane , Darien | $1,700,00031 Swifts Lane, Darien | $4,400,00069 Maple Street, Darien | $604,0007 Little Brook Road, Rowayton |$1,210,000342 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton | $919,000
Public/Live Stream Open House
31 Maple Street, Darien | $1,100,000 | SUNDAY, 12pm – 2pm210 Tokeneke Road, Darien | $875,000 | SUNDAY, 12pm – 2pm337 Brookside Road, Darien | $2,399,000 | SUNDAY, 1pm – 4pm96 Rose Lane, Darien  [PICTURED] | $1,389,000 | SAT  & SUN 10am – 12pm24 Cherry Street, Darien | $859,000 | SAT & SUN, 12pm – 3pm

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who has called Darien home for more than 25 years. She has been involved in many local organizations. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdre.mcgovern@cbrealty.com. More information here.

Darien Obituaries 2022
Edward Waters obituary

Edward Waters, 80, Executive and Lawyer Who Loved Animals, History, Travel, Steak, Books, Being on the Water

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Edward James Waters of Darien passed away on Jan. 12, 2022. He was 80 years old. He was the son of the late Frederick Joseph Waters and Mary Agnes Slattery, and the brother of the late Frederick Joseph Waters Jr. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Shields (Michael Shields) and Brenda Mahoney. Ed grew up in Scarsdale, New York, leaving to attend St.

Darien Obituaries 2022
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Dorothy (Hotaling) Pospischil, 70, DHS Class of ’70, Teacher, Active Volunteer, on Board of Education

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Dorothy “Dot” Ann Pospischil, 70, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. Dot was born on Dec. 30, 1951 in Buffalo, New York, to Raymond and Barbara Birchenough Hotaling, and she graduated in 1970 from Darien High School. She then graduated in 1974 from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a degree in education.

Darien Driving While Intoxicated 2022
Ramiro Munoz

Police: Driver Found Intoxicated, Asleep Behind the Wheel in Middle of Intersection

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A 32-year-old man was found asleep in the middle of one of the intersections of Rings End Road and Harbor Road at about 1:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 10, Darien police said. When he was given breath tests almost an hour later, police said, the results were nearly three times the legally allowed alcohol content in his blood, according to police. The police account includes accusations not proven in court. Here’s the rest of what police said:

When police arrived at the scene in response to the 1:37 a.m. report, they saw a Honda Odyssey stopped in the intersection with the driver, Ramro Munoz of Trumbull, slumped against the driver’s side window.

Cameron on Transportation
The Canadian overnight train

Night Trains With Sleeping Cars Not Only Survive — They’re Increasing

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In an age of ever-faster trains connecting major cities globally, is there any future for anachronistic night trains with sleeping cars? Why, yes! In the old days you used to be able to travel long and relatively short distances on overnight trains, either in coach or a comfy sleeping compartment. On the New Haven Railroad you could board your train at Grand Central before midnight and awake the next morning in Boston, Cape Cod or Montreal. It was like combining the cost of travel and a hotel in one package.

Darien Real Estate 2022
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Jan 6 to 13

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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 6 to 13, 2022:

This week’s Darien highlights:
5 New-To-Market Listings
1 Price Reduction
3 Accepted Offers
3 Closed Sales
1 Open House

This week’s Rowayton highlights:
1 New-to-Market Listing
0 Price Reductions
1 Accepted Offer
1 Closed Sale
0 Open Houses
New Listings
Address, Community — Price
14 Oak Park Ave., Darien — $1,195,00016 Lake Drive, Darien — $1,280,00040 Kensett Lane, Darien — $1,575,0007 Parsons Walk, Darien — $1,850,000337 Brookside Road, Darien — $2,399,00065 Roton Ave., Rowayton — $3,959,000
Price Change
Address, Community — Previous Price / Current Price
23 Fairmead Road, Darien — $1,345,000 / $1,395,000
Accepted Offers
Address, Community — Latest Asking Price
2 Carolyn Court, Rowayton — $699,000
18 Oakshade Avenue, Darien — $1,195,00012 Dellwood Road, Darien — $1,999,00031 Indian Spring Trail, Darien — $2,395,000
Titles Passed
Address, Community — Listed Price / Sold Price
40 Middlesex Road, Darien — $799,000 / $800,000117 Witch Lane, Rowayton — $949,000 / $949,0008 Rainbow Circle, Darien — $985,000 / $1,065,0008 Old Stone Road, Darien — $1,675,000 / $1,852,000
Open House
Address, Town — Price — Time
16 Lake Drive, Darien [PICTURED] — Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who has called Darien home for more than 25 years. She has been involved in many local organizations. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdre.mcgovern@cbrealty.com. More information here.

Obituaries
Robin Dancy obit

Robin Darcy, 67, Social Worker, Active in Macedonia Church, Loved Acting

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On Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at 9:30 p.m., Elder Robin Ann Dancy, surrounded by her husband, daughters, and granddaughter, was escorted by the angels from this life into the eternal presence of God. Robin was born in New Haven on March 6, 1954. She was the oldest daughter of the late William L. Saunders and Sally F. Steadwell. Robin was educated at St.

COVID-19 2022
Letter

First Selectman: Thanks to All Who Helped With Darien’s Test Kit Distribution and Vaccinations

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To the editor,

I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say we are all weary of the coronavirus and its variants. So many people and organizations have been working so hard, for so long, to help protect us and care for those in need. Everyone, understandably, must be tired. Still, it was no surprise to me to witness so many town employees and volunteers step up to distribute thousands of COVID test kits and masks to residents at the high school over the past couple of weeks. The test kits and masks were graciously distributed to Darien by the state.

Cameron on Transportation

We Need to Think Through How Much Space We Really Need for Parking Lots

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Our love affair with the automobile depends on one thing: free parking. After driving on our “free” highways, we have to park someplace, and we all hate to pay for what’s really a privilege. It’s as if there’s some constitutional right to free parking. But free parking is actually expensive and paid for in more than just dollars. The industry standards setting group known as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) has defined 266 different types of businesses and has determined the amount of nearby parking they require.

Darien Obituaries 2022
Gerald Strauch obit

Gerald Strauch, 88, Trauma Surgeon, Helped Found Post 53, Met Reagan, Bush at White House

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Gerald Otto Strauch, M.D., was born into eternal life on Jan. 2, 2022 after an extremely full, productive and wonderful life. He followed quickly on the heels of his beloved wife, Margie, who left us just over four months ago on Aug. 24. Theirs was a marriage of love, devotion and respect, the likes of which we seldom hear and which lasted 66 years.

Art Exhibits
works by Chloe Lamb left and Bill Scott right on exhibit at Hollis Taggart Southport

Hollis Taggart Southport to Open Parallels: Chloë Lamb and Bill Scott

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Hollis Taggart is pleased to present Parallels: Chloë Lamb and Bill Scott, a two-person exhibition of British artist Chloë Lamb (b. 1960) and American artist Bill Scott (b. 1956), who both work in the tradition of 20th century colorists and abstract expressionists. The exhibition features selections of their paintings, which are united by their handling of color and attention to the formal possibilities of oil paint. Opening Saturday, Jan.

Elderly Tax Benefits 2022
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Town Assessor: Real Estate Tax Credits Available for Elderly Homeowners

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Town Tax Assessor Anthony J. Homicki advises all senior homeowners over the age of 65 may be eligible for tax credits on their real estate property tax under the Circuit Breaker (state program), town program, or Elderly Tax Deferral, that applications are being accepted now and must be filed before Monday May 16, 2022. — an announcement from Darien Assessor Anthony Homicki

Any homeowner reaching the age of 65 on or before Dec. 31, 2020 and qualifies within the income limits, should come into the Assessor’s Office and apply by May 16, 2022. To be eligible for credit, income must not exceed $55,400 for married couples or $47,100 for single persons.  All income, including Social Security must be reported. Documentation of proof such as a copy of your 2021 Social Security 1099 form and a copy of your 2021 Income Tax Return is needed.

Darien Obituaries 2021
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Peggy Van Munching, Active Volunteer and Benefactor, Enjoyed Reading, Drawing, Fashion

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Margaret “Peggy” Patricia Pratt Van Munching of Darien passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 2. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1931 to Joseph Roland Pratt and Patricia McGill Pratt, Peggy attended the Holy Angels Academy in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. She worked as a local print and runway model for several Minneapolis-area department stores, including Young-Quinlan and Dayton’s. It was on a double-date that Peggy met her future husband, who’d flown to Minnesota from Connecticut to meet … her friend.