‘Four Key Ingredients for Growing an Extraordinary Business’ — Presentation Tuesday at Darien Library

What’s Up at Darien Library During School Vacation Week

Quick Saturday Recycling Tip: What To Do With Used Water Filters

Former Ambassador to South Korea Speaks Wednesday to Darien Men’s Association

Greenwich Boat Show This Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, April 7 to 8

Lowest Rating — ‘C’ — for One Restaurant in Latest Health Inspection Reports

‘Lady Bird’ — Darien Library’s Friday Night Feature

Darienite Brian Rolapp, NFL Chief Media Officer, Speaks April 19 at DCA

Gas Lines Start Going in Monday, First on Ledge Rd and Greenwood Ave

Highland Ave House Sells for $1,127,500 and Other Darien Home Sales

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 29 to April 5

To Stage or Not to Stage: That Is NOT the Question in 2018

How to Save What You Can as the Flood of Train Prices Rises Around You: Cameron on Transportation

Mather Homestead Seeks Help in Restoring the Historic Home’s Colonial Gardens

Private Day and Boarding School Fair May 15 in Greenwich

Events Calendar

Business

By David Gurliacci | April 7, 2018

Darien Library

By David Gurliacci | April 7, 2018

Darien Reycycling Center

By David Gurliacci | April 7, 2018

Government & Politics

By David Gurliacci | April 6, 2018

Outdoors

By GREENWICH FREE PRESS | April 6, 2018

Business

By David Gurliacci | April 6, 2018

Film

By David Gurliacci | April 6, 2018

Darien Community Association

By David Gurliacci | April 6, 2018

Business

By David Gurliacci | April 6, 2018

Real Estate

By David Gurliacci | April 5, 2018

Real Estate

By David Gurliacci | April 5, 2018

Real Estate

By DIANE FARRELL | April 5, 2018

News

By David Gurliacci | April 5, 2018

Community Organizations

By David Gurliacci | April 5, 2018

Education

By GREENWICH FREE PRESS | April 5, 2018

This interactive workshop on Tuesday night, April 10 is meant to show you a path to take your business to the next level in a sustainable, profitable and ultimately fulfilling way. Are you feeling stuck as an entrepreneur or small business owner because your business has plateaued? You know your business has potential to go to the next level, you just don’t know how. Register here

You will learn:

The 4 Key Ingredients needed to take your business to the next level
The most important skill for any entrepreneur or business owner to master
A critical key to solving challenging employee issues
What to do to become the type of leader who enjoys greater success

The presentation takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conference Room. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m.

About the presenter

Bernie Kettle is a business consultant & business growth coach with 30+ years of experience from working with Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurs.

Check out Darien Library’s programs for toddlers, other children and teens during April school break:

— This information is from a Darien Library newsletter — you can sign up for newsletters here. Registration NEEDED for These Programs
Click on a title to get to that program’s registration page:

Poetry Slam Workshop
Monday, 4/9 at 3 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6

Afro Beats Fun Workshop
Tuesday, 4/10 at 3 p.m.
Grades K to 2

Afro Beats Fun Workshop
Tuesday, 4/10 at 4 p.m.
Grades K to 2

Matica Arts
Friday, 4/13 at 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5

Children’s Theatre Workshop — REGISTRATION: FULL
Friday, 4/13 at 3 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10
NO Registration Needed for These
Just walk in:

Storytime Saturday
Saturday, 4/7 at 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. —
Walkers (up to 36 months) and a parent/caregiver. This weekend storytime for families will include some of our favorite books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. LEGO Club
Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 and up

Travel the World Movies: “Paddington”
Monday, 4/9 at 2 p.m.
Rated PG

Toddler Tales
Wednesday, 4/11 at 9:30 a.m.
Walkers up to 36 months

Travel the World Movies: “Coco”
Wednesday, 4/11 at 2 p.m.
Rated G

Baby Laptime
Thursday, 4/12 at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-walking babies with caregiver

Travel the World Movies: “Ponyo”
Thursday, 4/12 at 2 p.m.
Rated G

Game On! Video Games
Friday, 4/13 at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18

Travel the World Movies: “Ferdinand”
Saturday, 4/14 at 2 p.m.
Rated PG

Water filters for pitchers, faucets or refrigerators are plastic and look like they belong in single stream recycling, but because of the filtering materials they contain, they do not. Always check with the manufacturer to see if they have a take-back program, but if they do not, put them them in the trash. ___________

This announcement is from the Darien Recycling Center on Facebook. Like that page on Facebook and you can get your tips directly, as soon as they come out, and keep informed on other recycling information. Find out more about recycling in Darien here. More tips from the Darien Recycling Center:

What to do with old smoke detectors
What to do with unwanted dry cleaning hangars
What to do with old sports equipment
What to do with food containers that still have food in them
How to dispose of air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers
What to Take Home from the Darien Recycling Center
What light bulbs can be recycled
Can any batteries not be recycled?

Ambassador Donald Gregg will talk about the challenges facing the Korean peninsula, its impact on neighboring U.S. allies in the Asia Pacific region and what policy options exist for the current administration on Wednesday, April 11 at the Darien Men’s Association. Gregg also will share his thinking on the world situation based on his unique background as a top diplomat and CIA intelligence operative for 25 years. — an announcement from the Darien Mens Association

He graduated from Williams College in 1951 and joined the CIA, where, over the next quarter century, he was assigned to East Asian countries. He was seconded to the National Security Council staff in 1979, where he was in charge of intelligence activities and Asian policy affairs. Upon his retirement from the CIA, he was awarded the Distinguished Intelligence Medal.

Dutch Lekker Boat at Greenwich Boat Show 2018

The Greenwich Boat Show is celebrating its 10th year. The boutique in-water show has built a reputation by offering a diverse selection of new power boats and yachts. The event, which is free and open to the public, runs Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 49 River Road. About 1,000 people are expected to attend each day. The show features sea trials on Long Island Sound for boaters, anglers and families.

One Darien restaurants received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in in the six most recently released Health Department inspection reports. Three other establishments were rated “B”, and two more received an “A.” The seven inspection reports released Thursday were based on inspectors’ visits on March 31 to April 4. Most Recent Inspection Results

Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation for each part of the list, including links, is just below the list). Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):

—Burgers, Shakes and Fries —800 Post Road — March 31 — Town Rating: B — State Score: 91

—Jake’s Place — 884 Ledge Road — March 31 — Town Rating: A — State Score: 93

—Jimmy’s Southside Tavern — 340 Heights Road — April 4 — Town Rating: B — State Score: 88

—Papa Joe’s — 1973 Post Road — April 4 — Town Rating: A — State Score: 93

—Planet Pizza —882 Post Road — March 31 — Town Rating: B — State Score: 91

—Sugar Bowl — 1033 Post Road — March 31 —Town Rating: C — State Score: 86 — Inspector’s Remarks: “Sausages in oven: 59 to 68 degrees (discarded); home fries in steam table: 98 degrees (discarded); pastries uncovered on counter (corrected); slicer not clean; ice buildup: ice cream freezer; small fryers in kitchen not commercial grade; milk crate used as shelf; cardboard lining some shelves; torn gasket on bain marie; interior of several refrigerators have rusty/peeling shelving; sides of cooking equipment not clean; small noncommercial fryers not properly vented; bottom half of walls behind cook line not clean.”

Lady Bird Poster from Darien Library website

In the 2017 film Lady Bird, Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf), a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Set in Sacramento, Ca. in 2002, amid a rapidly shifting American economic landscape, Lady Bird is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothée Chalamet ; Rated R for language, sexual content, brief graphic nudity and teen partying; 93 minutes; Presented with captions for the hearing impaired. Website — IMDb — Rotten Tomatoes — Metacritic — Wikipedia

Two showings — at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Brian Rolapp NFL chief media and business officer

The DCA Executive Speaker Series, “Darien Neighbors, Global Players,” continues on Thursday April 19 at 7:45 p.m. (7 p.m. reception), with Brian Rolapp, the National Football League’s chief media and business officer. Football is a part of American culture, and the NFL is regularly in the news. Come hear the story behind the headlines, and learn more about the business of football. Ticket prices include a 7:00pm reception, with wine from JetBlue’s Mint premium travel experience – featuring some of America’s best boutique wines. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win special items to benefit the nonprofit mission of the DCA.

Contractors working for Eversource will begin installing gas lines at two spots in town — on Ledge Road and Greenwood Avenue — starting Monday, April 9, as part of a significant natural gas expansion in town. With work beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., the crews will start at the intersection of Ledge Road and the Post Road on Monday, working up to the transfer station and town Public Works Garage. — an announcement from Darien Police
The project will continue throughout the spring and summer months.

On Greenwood Avenue
Also on Monday, work will start on Greenwood Avenue between Camp Avenue and Hoyt Street. “This will require the temporary closure of Greenwood Avenue during the normal work day,” a Darien police announcement said. “Only residents of Greenwood Avenue and guests of residents will be allowed access and exit during the work day,” according to the announcement.

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

—2 Highland Ave. — Paul Seymour and Jane Seymour to John Straus Jr. and Katharine Straus, sold March 23, filed April 2, $1,127,500 — PICTURED

—9 Fitch Ave. — Joanne Sullivan and Timothy Sullian to Brendan Eppley and Michelle Loizzo, sold March 28, filed April 2, $525,000

—8 Nolen Lane — Susan Weaver to Charles Burdette and Courtney Burdette, sold April 2, filed April 3, $2,340,000

—68 Peach Hill Road — Martha Durkin to Michael Young and Molly Young, sold March 28, filed April 3, $2,300,000

—9 Clocks Lane — 7 Wild Rose Lane LLC of 23 Cedar Gate Road, Darien to Martha Durkin, sold April 3, filed April 4, $1,900,000

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See also:
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Reports:

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 29 to April 5 (April 5)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 22 to 29 (March 29)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 15 to 22 (March 22)

Darien home sales:

Renshaw Road Home Goes for $1,265,000 and Other Darien Home Sales (March 29)
Barringer Road Home Sells for $1.15 Million and Other Darien Home Sales (March 22)
Steve Wilkos and Business Partner Sell a Noroton Ave House for $2.35 Million (March 15)

Farrell on Real Estate:

To Stage or Not to Stage: That Is NOT the Question in 2018 (April 5)
Historic 18th Century Home with a 20th Century Story in Darien: Farrell on Real Estate (March 21)
Looking to Sell? Some Outdoor Improvements Bring Returns on Investment — Some Won’t: Farrell on Real Estate (March 14)

Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for March 29 to April 5, 2018:

This week’s Darien highlights:

14 New to Market Listings in Darien
10 Price Reductions in Darien
8 Accepted Offers in Darien
4 Closed Sales in Darien
50 Open Houses in Darien

This week’s Rowayton highlights:

3 New to Market Listings in Rowayton
6 Price Reduction in Rowayton
3 Accepted Offers in Rowayton
0 Closed Sales in Rowayton
12 Open Houses in Rowayton

New Listings

Address
Town
Sq Feet
Price

59 Holly Lane
Darien
8904
$3,500,000

17 Searles Road
Darien
5242
$3,495,000

16 Stony Brook Road S
Darien
7524
$2,950,000

13 Valley Road
Wilson Point
5128
$2,895,000

249 Old Kings Highway S
Darien
5800
$2,495,000

26 Indian Spring Road
Rowayton
4011
$1,925,000

17 Hillcrest Avenue
Darien
4041
$1,895,000

10 Haskell Lane
Darien
2970
$1,850,000

151 Christie Hill Road
Darien
4200
$1,759,999

235 Tokeneke Road
Darien
2000
$1,649,000

7 Davis Lane
Darien
2177
$1,395,000

24 Noroton Avenue
Darien
2184
$1,215,000

17 Abbey Road
Darien
2039
$1,175,000

39 Intervale Road
Darien
1456
$1,125,000

11 Hampton Road
Darien
2444
$1,050,000

317 West Avenue
Darien
1578
$775,000

2 Briar Street
Rowayton
3348
$724,750

Price Changes

Address
Town
Original Price
Previous Price
Current Price

774 Hollow Tree Ridge Road
Darien
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$6,695,000

44 Allwood Road
Darien
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
$4,495,000

1/2 Rocky Point Road
Rowayton
$4,100,000
$3,450,000
$3,050,000

12 Hickory Lane
Darien
$2,795,000
$2,795,000
$2,650,000

257 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
$2,395,000

65 Goodwives River Road
Darien
$2,050,000
$2,385,000
$2,300,000

44 Sunset Road
Darien
$2,249,000
$2,249,000
$2,175,000

10 Bittersweet Trail
Rowayton
$2,275,000
$2,095,000
$2,095,000

86 Roton Avenue
Rowayton
$2,345,000
$2,145,000
$1,995,000

10 TopSail Road
Rowayton
$2,125,000
$2,125,000
$1,898,000

23 Waverly Road
Darien
$2,195,000
$1,899,000
$1,799,000

24 Lake Drive
Darien
$1,795,000
$1,795,000
$1,695,000

5 Maywood Court
Darien
$1,780,000
$1,780,000
$1,650,000

31 Highfield Lane
Darien
$1,695,000
$1,695,000
$1,640,000

38 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton
$1,599,000
$1,579,000
$1,499,000

12 Abbey Road
Darien
$1,485,000
$1,449,000
$1,395,000

Accepted Offers

Address
Town
Latest Asking Price

134 Five Mile River Road
Darien
$3,375,000

1/2 Rocky Point Road
Rowayton
$3,050,000

20 Indian Spring Trail
Darien
$2,295,000

8 Priscilla Lane
Darien
$1,895,000

267 Brookside Road
Darien
$1,799,000

7 Outlook Drive
Darien
$1,725,000

120 Christie Hill Road
Darien
$1,549,000

15 Lake Drive
Darien
$1,425,000

43 Witch Lane
Rowayton
$1,195,000

133 Hoyt Street
Darien
$999,000

154 Highland Avenue
Rowayton
$549,000

Title Passed

Address
Town
Listed Price
Sold Price

68 Peach Hill Road
Darien
$2,595,000
$2,300,000

5 Renshaw Road
Darien
$1,325,000
$1,265,000

2 Highland Avenue
Darien
$1,395,000
$1,127,500

9 Fitch Avenue
Darien
$575,000
$525,000

Open Houses

Address
Town
Price
Date & Time

13 Crescent Beach Road
Rowayton
$4,795,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

44 Allwood Road
Darien
$4,600,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

48 Blueberry Lane
Darien
$3,795,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

5 Plant Court
Rowayton
$3,695,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

455 Mansfield Avenue
Darien
$3,500,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

1 Petticoat Lane
Darien
$2,795,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

51 Old Farm Road
Darien
$2,695,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

364 Mansfield Avenue
Darien
$2,495,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

257 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton
$2,395,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

11 Lighthouse Way
Darien
$2,350,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

1 Tulip Tree Lane
Darien
$2,275,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

27 Tory Hole Road
Darien
$2,250,000
Saturday, 2-4:00 PM

74 Stanton Road
Darien
$2,195,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

343 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton
$2,195,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

44 Sunset Road
Darien
$2,175,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

4 Sunset Road
Darien
$2,095,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

10 Bittersweet Trail
Rowayton
$2,095,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

83 Old Kings Hwy S
Darien
$1,899,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

390 Middlesex Road
Darien
$1,899,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

28 Hillcrest Avenue
Darien
$1,899,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

11 Waterbury Lane
Darien
$1,895,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

107 Highland Avenue
Rowayton
$1,895,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

10 Haskell Lane
Darien
$1,850,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

6 Tory Hole Road
Darien
$1,849,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

23 Waverly Road
Darien
$1,799,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

1 Red Rose Circle
Darien
$1,799,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

7 Hunt Road
Darien
$1,795,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

15 Shields Road
Darien
$1,775,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

50 Maple Street
Darien
$1,749,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

18 Stony Brook Road
Darien
$1,745,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

37 Ridgeley Street

— PICTURED
Darien
$1,695,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

15 Sherry Lane
Darien
$1,695,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

91 Noroton Avenue
Darien
$1,649,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

27 Pheasant Run
Darien
$1,645,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

4 Tyler Drive
Darien
$1,625,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

48 Edgerton Street
Darien
$1,625,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

250 West Avenue
Darien
$1,549,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

148 Old Kings Hwy N
Darien
$1,380,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

123 West Avenue
Darien
$1,379,000
Sunday, 12-2:00 PM

111 Tokeneke Road
Darien
$1,319,500
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

23 Lynn Court
Darien
$1,295,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

11 Hoyt Street
Darien
$1,289,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

9 Ridgewood Road
Rowayton
$1,279,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

3 Lillian Terrace
Darien
$1,250,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

29 Phillips Lane
Darien
$1,195,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

17 Abbey Road
Darien
$1,175,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

162 Holmes Avenue
Darien
$1,129,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

39 Intervale Road
Darien
$1,125,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

6 Locust Hill Road
Darien
$1,100,000
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

81 Crooked Trail Road
Rowayton
$1,070,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

580 Hoyt Street
Darien
$1,069,500
Saturday, 2-4:00 PM

11 Hampton Road
Darien
$1,050,000
Saturday, 1-3:00 PM

8 Webster Valley Road
Darien
$1,049,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

19 Bailey Avenue
Darien
$975,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

7 Fitch Avenue
Darien
$899,500
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

68 Edgerton Street
Darien
$899,000
Sunday, 1:30-3:30 PM

20 Thomes Street
Rowayton
$799,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

317 West Avenue
Darien
$775,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

181 Highland Avenue
Rowayton
$749,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

27 Thomes Street
Rowayton
$725,000
Sunday, 2-4:00 PM

2 Briar Street
Rowayton
$724,750
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

90 Holmes Avenue
Darien
$699,000
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent who has called Darien home for almost 25 years. She has been involved in many local organizations. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdre.mcgovern@raveis.com More about Deirdre McGovern here. ___________
See also:
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Reports:

Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 22 to 29 (March 29)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 15 to 22 (March 22)
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 8 to 15 (March 15)

Darien home sales:

Farrell on Real Estate:

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, home staging has become quite popular. In fact, the positive effect that it can have on a sale makes it feel quite essential in today’s market. As a homeowner, you may question the value of home staging, particularly when considering costs and the inconvenience of relocating your own furnishings, but time and time again, the behavior of prospective buyers has proven to clearly be influenced by appearances. Staging has proven to help a home sell faster and for a higher price, making for a larger return on investment. In past years, home stagers focused primarily on de-cluttering rooms and tweaking the arrangement of a homeowner’s existing furniture and décor into more attractive groupings.

Whether you’re a daily commuter, an occasional day-tripper or have friends visiting from out of town, everyone can save money when you go into New York City on Metro-North by following these tips:

TransitChek

Ask your employer to subscribe to this great service, which allows workers to spend up to $260 per month on transit using pre-tax dollars. If you’re in the upper tax brackets, that’s a huge savings. A recent survey shows 45 percent of all New York City companies offer TransitChek, which can be used on trains, subways and even ferries. Go off-peak

If your train arrives at Grand Central Terminal weekdays after 10 a.m. and you can avoid the 4 to 8 p.m. peak return hours, you can save 25 percent. Off-peak fares are in effect on weekends and holidays.

Darien’s Heather Raker is spearheading efforts to raise funds for the Mather Homestead to restore the historic home’s colonial gardens. The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 and owned by the Mather family through seven generations, until 2017 when it was donated to The Mather Homestead Foundation thanks to the generosity of the McPherson family. The home is rich in history and open for public enjoyment and education. Stephen Mather, great-grandson of Deacon Joseph Mather, was an environmentalist and the founder and first director of our National Parks Service. The original garden, which was designed by Stephen Mather himself, included both native plants and specimens from his work across the United States with National Park Service.

Greenwich Education Group will host its ninth annual Private Day & Boarding School Fair on Tuesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. The fair is free, open to the public, and serves to acquaint families with top-ranked independent day and boarding schools from throughout the United States and Canada. [Darienite.com editor’s note: The location is about as close as you can get to Darien and still be in Greenwich.]

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— an announcement from Greenwich Education Group, with additional information previously published in Greenwich Free Press

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Representatives from more than 100 schools will be on hand to engage with prospective students and their families. Admission to private day and boarding schools has become even more competitive as the pool of candidates who boast a wealth of academic achievements, impressive personal experiences, and diverse interests grows each year. Students and parents who attend the 2018 Private Day & Boarding School Fair will have the chance to learn about specific schools, connect with admissions officers, and get a leg up on the application process. Last year, more than 500 prospective students and parents from Fairfield, New Haven, Westchester, and Putnam counties and New York City attended the event.

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