Parents of Incoming DHS Students: You and Your Kid NEED to Attend This, Preferably Monday Night

What’s Happening at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in June

Darien High School Students Win Honors at CT Technology Student Association Conference

These Class of 2018 High School Graduates from Darien Are Going to Military Service Academies

Up-Close Look at Person-to-Person’s Mobile Food Pantry Offered at Midday on Friday

Edgerton St House Goes for $1.56 Million and Other Darien Home Sales

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 31 to June 7

Police: One Man Goes to Hospital, Another Charged After an Assault in Train

Expect Delays Thursday in Noroton Heights Business District for Natural Gas Project

Police: Two iPhones Apparently Stolen While Being Shipped to Darien Customer

Give Your Graduate a Gift to Remember: Sponsor an Animal at Darien Nature Center

Visitation Dispute Between Estranged Mother and Father Starts in Wilton, Ends Up in Lobby of Darien Police HQ

Cultural Sites Across Connecticut Have Open Houses with Discounts on Saturday

Peter Ward, 93, Very Active in Law Associations, Sailing Clubs, RTM Member

William Shepard, Jr, 71, International Banking Executive, Active Volunteer

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Education

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News

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Animals

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Public Safety

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Arts & Entertainment

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Obituaries

By David Gurliacci | June 6, 2018

Obituaries

By David Gurliacci | June 5, 2018

All Darien High School students involved in any extracurricular activity and their parents are now required to attend one of the few scheduled school meetings about the dangers of substance abuse. And there’s one scheduled on Monday night especially for students about to complete Grade 8 and enter high school, along with one of their parents or guardians. The school district will have more of these meetings over the summer, but school officials say the one on Monday is expected to be the easiest one for parents and kids to attend, since it’s unlikely to interfere with summer activities. The “Commitment Workshop” meeting takes place from 7:15 to 9 p.m. on June 11 in the Darien High School Auditorium. At 6 p.m. the same night, Grade 8 students are invited to the high school Gym to learn about the athletic program.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children LOVES Planet Earth and that love for “the third rock from the Sun” will be on display at the museum all spring and summer long with a daily series of play-based learning experiences that will educate and delight. Through August, the museum has been transformed into an immersive, engaging, hands-on exploration of Planet Earth. Each day offers a variety of imaginative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) gallery investigations, interactive stories, games or guides that celebrate our amazing planet from the inside out. In June, Stepping Stones offers an undersea odyssey as the museum embarks on a month-long investigation into the watery wonders of aquatic ecosystems. This expedition takes you on an epic exploration of ecosystems as far away as the Great Barrier Reef or as close as the Long Island Sound watershed. As most of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, there are plenty of mind-boggling discoveries to be made about our oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams and creatures that lurk in the deep!

Darien High School Students won awards and honorable mentions at the recent Technology Student Association Connecticut State Conference. — an announcement from Darien High School
The Darien students, all in the DHS Technology Student Association, planned and prepared for this April 28 conference at Conard High School in West Hartford. At the conference they competed in such events as Structural Design and Engineering, Debating Technological Issues, and CAD 3D Design. Those who took home awards include:

Barak Mustafa and John Harron – 2nd place in Structural Design and Engineering (in photo)
Barak Mustafa and John Harron – 2nd place in Debating Technical Issues (in photo)
Tanmay Mehta – 3rd place Extemporaneous Speech
Pablo Perfumo – 3rd Place Webmaster
Luigi Porettta, Santi Perfumo, and Steven Gomez – Honorable Mention for Children’s stories

Army cadets stand in line to obtain their diplomas during commencement exercises for the class of 2012 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 26, 2012. US Govt Pic https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Defense.gov_photo_essay_120526-A-AO884-263.jpg

Three high school students from Darien about to graduate have been accepted at U.S. military service academies — James Bieler and Drew Durkin are going to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; and Christine Fiore is headed for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. All three students are among those invited by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy to a reception Sunday, June 10 to honor students from across Connecticut who have been appointed to the nation’s service academies. In addition to the academies at West Point and Annapolis, Connecticut students have been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Each year, members of Congress nominate candidates for appointment to the nation’s service academies. Graduates are commissioned as officers in the active or reserve components of the military or Merchant Marine and serve for a minimum of five years.

At 9:13 a.m., Person-to-Person announced that its new P2P On Wheels bus, a mobile food pantry, will be available for the public to explore at Throndal Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 8. Here’s the announcement:

From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p today, U.S. Chemicals LLC will be hosting the P2P Mobile Food Pantry – P2P On Wheels – at Thorndal Circle in Darien. People are invited to tour and experience P2P On Wheels while enjoying free ice cream sandwiches. About P2P On Wheels

P2P On Wheels in Stamford helps address the high rate of food insecurity in that city, serves more Stamford residents with casework counseling and emergency financial assistance and increases collaboration with partner agencies in Stamford. Staffed by a P2P Caseworker for client appointments, P2P On Wheels features a full selection of grocery items including fresh fruits & vegetables, dairy items, grains, meat & poultry and shelf-stable goods; providing enough food for three meals a day for seven days for each member of the family. Click for more information.

These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:

—48 Edgerton St. — No. 48 Edgerton Street LLC of 2 Cedar Gate Road to James Adams and Jessica Adams, sold May 29, filed June 4, $1,560,000 — PICTURED

—6 Shadbush Lane — Arches At W LLC of 5 Elm St., New Canaan to Mark Wadley and Erica Wadley, sold May 31, filed June 4, $2,050,000

—134 Five Mile River Road — Katherine Kidder to Mitchell Clyne, sold May 31, filed June 4, $3,000,000

—10 Fairfield Ave. — Joseph Delora and Veronica Delora to BGRS LLC of 16260 North 71st St., Scottsdale, AZ, sold March 6, filed June 5, $911,000

—34 Beach Dr. — Matthews Management Co. of 27 Bank St., New Canaan to Sean Duffy, sold May 16, filed June 6, $2,300,000

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See also:

New Canaan Real Estate Boards Start Trial Run in Banning ‘For Sale’ Signs (June 5)

Darien home sales:

McLaren Road Home Sells for $1,750,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (May 24)
West Ave Home Sells for $895,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (May 17)
Tulip Tree Lane Home Goes for $1,440,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (May 10)

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Reports:

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 31 to June 7 (June 7)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 17 to 24 (May 24)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 10 to 17 (May 17)

Farrell on Real Estate:

When the Price is Right in Selling Your Home — and When It Isn’t: Farrell on Real Estate (May 24)
A Look at the Darien Rental Market: For Those Not Looking to Buy, Limited Choices: Farrell on Real Estate (May 9)
Parks Make Darien a Nicer Place To Live and Can Help Property Values (April 26)

Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for May 31 to June 7, 2018:

This week’s Darien highlights:

21 New to Market Listings in Darien
19 Price Reductions in Darien
12 Accepted Offers in Darien
6 Closed Sales in Darien
47 Open Houses in Darien

This week’s Rowayton highlights:

4 New to Market Listings in Rowayton
8 Price Reductions in Rowayton
10 Accepted Offers in Rowayton
4 Closed Sale in Rowayton
18 Open Houses in Rowayton

New Listings

Address
Town
Sq Feet
Price

159 Pear Tree Point Road
Darien
4410
$4,950,000

40 Pasture Lane
Darien
2369
$3,000,000

861 Hollow Tree Ridge Road
Darien
5800
$2,995,000

7 Indian Trail
Darien
3262
$2,195,000

2 Mystic Lane
Darien
4500
$1,995,000

15 Gardiner St. Darien
5200
$1,975,000

4 Covewood Dr.
Rowayton
4507
$1,600,000

65 Kensett Lane, Unit #65
Darien
3200
$1,560,000

66 Kensett Lane, Unit #66
Darien
3200
$1,555,000

63 Kensett Lane, Unit #63
Darien
3200
$1,549,000

64 Kensett Lane, Unit #64
Darien
3200
$1,544,000

96 Witch Lane
Rowayton
2656
$1,425,000

107 Gardiner Street
Darien
3360
$1,385,000

1 Hickory Lane
Darien
3161
$1,375,000

225 Middlesex Road
Darien
3411
$1,250,000

139 Holmes Avenue
Darien
1812
$1,249,000

5 Littlebrook Road
Darien
2574
$1,165,000

6 Trolley Place
Rowayton
2813
$1,090,000

12 Dickinson Road
Darien
1500
$975,000

1 Old Stone Road
Darien
1688
$889,000

32 Phillips Lane
Darien
1498
$825,000

42 Sedgewick Village Lane
Darien
1410
$745,000

20 Gilbert Hill Rd. Rowayton
1690
$709,000

24 Henry Street
Darien
1296
$680,000

30 Fairmead Rd. Darien
1845
$500,000

Price Changes

Address
Town
Original Price
Previous Price
Current Price

65 St. Nicholas Road
Darien
$5,288,000
$5,288,000
$4,825,000

600 Hollow Tree Ridge Road
Darien
$3,395,000
$3,395,000
$3,595,000

49 Greenleaf Avenue
Darien
$3,950,000
$3,550,000
$3,375,000

15 Stephanie Lane
Darien
$2,295,000
$2,245,000
$2,138,000

3 Bishops Gate Road
Darien
$2,249,000
$2,195,000
$2,125,000

86 Roton Ave.

Night Police Lights CT State Police on Facebook March 30-17 uploaded 06-20-17

A man who said he was hit in the back of his head while on a late night train was taken to Stamford Hospital last week, and a Fairfield man who said he hit him was arrested, Darien police said. A misdemeanor assault charge against the Fairfield man has been filed by MTA police because the incident occurred on a train. Darien police, who spoke to both men and then turned the matter over to MTA police, gave this account of what they were told, including accusations that have not been proven in court (additional information was given by the MTA, as noted below):

Darien police were called to Darien Railroad Station at 12:17 a.m., Wednesday, May 30. A man, who was not otherwise identified, told them that while he was on the train, he had been punched in the back of the head without any warning, and he didn’t know why that had happened. He was treated by Darien EMS-Post 53 at the scene, then taken to Stamford Hospital. The other man was later identified by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority as Charles Alesi, 39, of Fairfield (no street address given).

Due to construction work for the installation of natural gas mains in downtown Noroton Heights, expect delays Thursday, June 7 on West Avenue between Hollow Tree Ridge Road and Edgerton Street and the closure of Edgerton between West Avenue and Heights Road. Darien police announced the road closure and delays the same morning. “The Darien Police Department asks that all motorists plan trips through the affected areas accordingly and consider alternate routes if possible,” said the announcement, posted on Instagram and Facebook just after 8 a.m. “We thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as this natural gas expansion project moves forward. “Further traffic advisories and updates will be issued as required. Traffic related questions concerning this project can be directed to Administrative Services Captain Donald Anderson at 203-662-5312 or via email at danderson@darienct.gov.

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Two iPhones, valued at a total of $700, were reported stolen before the Darien man who bought them even got a chance to see them delivered, police said. Darien police gave this account of the incident:

A Brookside Drive man told police on May 30 that he had bought through the Internet two iPhone 7 models for $350 each. He was given a UPS tracking number. On May 29, he received a text message from UPS telling him that the phones had been delivered at 1:48 p.m., and at about 2:30 p.m., the man’s children arrived home and got all the mail from the mailbox. The package that was supposed to be holding the iPhones was there, but it appeared to have been tampered with — the packing tape had been cut, and only the bubble-wrap and charging cables were inside.

Einstein bunny Peter Lyon Darien Nature Center sponsor an animal

Graduation season can be a challenging time for thoughtful gift givers — how do you mark such an achievement with creativity and meaning? Here’s one way: Consider sponsoring an animal at the Darien Nature Center in honor of your graduate. Honorees receive a congratulatory email announcing your unique gift, mail updates about their adopted pet, are invited to schedule one-on-one playtime, and are recognized with signage in the Nature Center Zoo Room. — an announcement from Darien Nature Center
“It is a gift that shows social consciousness and celebrates the graduate’s love for the natural world,” said Nature Center Executive Director Leila Wetmore. Alicia Lyon of Darien recently sponsored an animal in her son Peter’s name.

A 38-year-old Norwalk man was arrested in connection with a visitation dispute with the mother of his son that began in the driveway the woman’s home in Wilton and ended up in the lobby of Darien Police Headquarters, Darien police said. Darien police charged the man with disorderly conduct and reckless driving and gave him a misdemeanor summons in connection with the incident in the lobby, and Wilton police charged him with risk of injury to a minor (a felony), disorderly conduct and second-degree unlawful restraint in connection with the incident in Wilton. Here’s how Darien police described what happened, including accusations not proven in court:

At 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, Darien police were dispatched to the lobby of their own Police Department on the report of a physical alteration. By the time the dispatched officers arrived, police from inside the building had already separated the parties. The Woman’s Account
The Wilton woman said that she had a dispute with the father of her 12-year-old child over visitation.

Connecticut Open House Day CT Open House Day 2018

Cultural organizations and tourism attractions across the state are opening their doors today, Saturday, June 9, inviting Nutmeggers to discover or rediscover Connecticut’s art, history, film and tourism with a variety of special visitor incentives. The one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism. The unique one-day event is part of a broad state initiative that began in 2005. The event is coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. For a list of locations, see the CT Open House Web pages.

Peter Minton Ward, 93, of Darien died peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2018. A beloved husband, he is survived by his wife Audrey of 60 years. He was born on Dec. 24, 1924 in New York City to Francis T. and Alice W. Ward. He attended The Green Vale School, ’39, on Long Island, St.

William “Bill” Brown Shepard, Jr., 71, of Darien and Naples, FL passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 29 surrounded by his loved ones after complications from immunotherapy treatment for recently diagnosed metastatic melanoma. Bill was born in Summit, NJ to William and Mary Shepard. He graduated from The Pingry School and Wesleyan University, where he had a long high school and college swimming career. He passed on a deep love of competitive and recreational swimming to his children and grandchildren, and any Shepard family vacation always included being on the water. It was during college where he met his loving wife of 49 years, Midge, who came back the night they met and said to her friends “this is the first man I could consider marrying.”

After college they were married before Bill served a year in Vietnam as an officer stationed at a riverboat base.

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