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Biomedical Science Talks by Darien High School Students at Darien Library

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Two of Darien High School’s Science Honor Society students will talk about biomedical science Thursday, March 3 at Darien Library. — an announcement from Darien Library

Avery Horn and Shafay Salman will lecture about “Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer” and “The Muscle Rehabilitation Process.” The talks are part of the “Science Splash” series, twice-a-month lectures about a science topic chosen and presented by DHS Science Honor Society students. If You’re Going … This event will take place on Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Register on Darien Library’s website here.

Public Safety
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New Canaan Police: Four From NYC, Ages 18 to 23, Found With Stolen Mail

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New Canaan Police on Saturday arrested four New York City residents in the same minivan where police found 30 pieces of stolen mail, including checks worth $45,000. The four were stopped by police in a minivan on Jelliff Mill Road, close to the Darien border. In the van was mail from homes in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. The police announcement didn’t say whether any Darien mail was found. — an article from NewCanaanite.com

New Canaan police gave this account of what happened, including accusations not proven in court:

At about 10:47 a.m. on Saturday, Feb.

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‘How to Set the Boundaries Your Child Needs to Thrive’ Online Workshop on March 9

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“Creating a Family Frame: How to Set the Boundaries Your Child Needs to Thrive,” a free virtual workshop, will be presented on Wednesday evening, March 9. — an announcement from the Darien Thriving Youth Task Force
Children and teens are eager to explore their world and test limits, but they also need their parents to set boundaries in order to keep them physically and emotionally safe. How do parents walk the line between respecting this important drive for independence with creating a family frame of expectations & rules to help them grow & thrive? Learn more about “creating a family frame” that can help parents navigate challenging conversations & situations around independence and substance use, helping build a strong & healthy relationship with their children. Georgette Harrison, a licensed professional counselor from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, and Tracey Masella, licensed clinical social worker in affiliation with Silver Hill Hospital, will present the workshop.

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Police: Weston Woman Caught Nearby After Shoplifting from CVS

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A 40-year-old Weston woman was seen stealing items from CVS Pharmacy downtown, then was charged by police officers when they found her less than a block away, police said. Darien police gave this account of what happened, including accusations not proved in court:

Police were called at 8:52 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25, from the pharmacy at 964 Post Road, and were given a description of the suspect. When they questioned the woman, she told officers that the items in her bag were from another CVS, although she didn’t have a receipt — but she then admitted that she had stolen the items from the CVS nearby. Police didn’t say what was stolen, but they charged her with sixth-degree larceny, a misdemeanor for thefts of less than $500.

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Gorham’s Pond Tide Gates Scheduled To Be Opened March 14 to 21, Unless it Rains a Lot

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The Gorham’s Pond tide gates will be opened on two different days this month for flushing and cleaning, unless there’s “extensive rain […] or a series of very high tides,” or bad weather, Darien Public Works Department announced Tuesday. Unless either of those natural events prevent it, the gates will open on Monday, March 14 and close again on Monday, March 21. A large amount of rain or very high tides would cause too much water flowing over the dam to open or close the gates, the announcement said.

Darien Motor Vehicle Burglaries 2022
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Latest Unlocked Motor Vehicles Entered Overnight by Thieves

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In one of the four most recent motor vehicle burglaries reported in town, the owner of a vehicle parked outside his home on Apple Tree Lane told police that, he found his vehicle had been entered and items were stolen from it. According to police:

The victim discovered the theft at about 9 a.m., Thursday morning, Feb. 17 when he saw the vehicle had been rummaged through and a Bose portable speaker was missing. Video surveillance records showed a male wearing a dark blue hoodie and white sneakers walking from his driveway the night before, at 7:15. The vehicle had been unlocked.

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Laptop and iPad Stolen From Vehicle Left Unlocked for 20 Minutes Downtown

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When a man got back in his vehicle after leaving it parked downtown for 20 minutes, he found that the glove compartment was open. He also noticed that his backpack was missing, along with the iPad and laptop that were in it. Darien police said the man told them he left the car, unlocked, at 8:55 p.m. and returned to it at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Police said the vehicle was parked in the “Tilly Parking Lot” and also gave the address as 4 West Ave.

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Two More Catalytic Converters Stolen from Vehicles in Darien Parking Lots

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The two latest thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in Darien parking lots took place over a six-day period last week. The first theft took place on Monday, Feb. 14 in the parking lot of Whole Foods Market at 150 Ledge Road. The victim told police he parked his vehicle there at 3 p.m. When he returned at 9:45 p.m., he noticed that the muffler was noisy. The second theft took place in one of the parking lots at the Darien Professional Building at the corner of Hecker Avenue and Noroton Avenue.

Bicycle Thefts 2022
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Locked Bicycle Valued at $919 Stolen from Noroton Heights Railroad Station

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Surveillance video at Noroton Heights Train Station shows a suspected thief riding a stolen bike from the parking lot onto Heights Road last Thursday, Feb. 17. Neither the surveillance video nor owner’s lock on the bike kept it from being stolen. Valued at $919, it rolled into the station at 8:13 a.m. When the owner returned at 7:45 p.m., it was missing. Police said the surveillance video shows the suspect wearing a green jacket and white shoes.

Classical Music 2022
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Greenwich Symphony Performs Works by Elgar, Alberga, Rachmaninoff This Weekend

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Joshua Gersen will be the guest conductor in two concerts performed by the Greenwich Symphony this weekend as the search continues for a permanent conductor. — This article is from GreenwichFreePress.com. The program will open with “The Golden Palace,” a celebratory, lively and joyful work from “Sun Warrior” by Eleanor Alberga. That will be followed Serge Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which Gersen described as one of Rachmaninoff’s most famous and popular pieces, and features what he described as a fiendishly difficult piano part.

Elections 2022
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State Rep Terrie Wood Announces Run for CT Secretary of the State Office

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State Rep. Terrie Wood, a republican representing the 141st state house district recently announced in her newsletter that she’s running for Connecticut Secretary of State. Here’s what she said:

I’m Running…

After seven terms serving as state representative for Norwalk and Darien, I’m deeply enthused to be shifting my energy and focus to a state-wide race for Secretary of the State. Serving as a state representative for Norwalk and Darien over the last thirteen years has been an extraordinary experience. To have been able to participate in our legislative process and engage in a multitude of key issues has been deeply rewarding. I’m proud of my legislative accomplishments and grateful for the trust placed in me by my constituents year after year.

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‘The Positive Side of Social Media’ Presentation at Darien Depot

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Parent Awareness invites parents of 5th through 8th grade students to attend an upcoming program entitled The Positive Side of Social Media, a free event at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at the Darien Depot. — an announcement from YWCA of Darien/Norwalk

The program will show how teens can use social media for good. In an age where we primarily focus on the negative aspects of social media, YWCA Parent Awareness has invited three Darien High School teens to come and speak about how they have successfully used social media to make a positive impact on our community. During the event, parents will learn from them how and why they made their decisions, and also learn from them about different decisions they would make now versus when they were in middle school. This small roundtable-style discussion, moderated by teen psychologist Dr. Tara Levinson, is designed to teach parents that social media, used properly, can be a powerful tool.

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Stamford Symphony Spring Concert Series Begins Sunday, Feb 27

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Stamford Symphony’s Spring Chamber Concert Series begins Feb. 27 at the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan on Feb. 27 with the first of four concerts. — an announcement from Stamford Symphony
The series is aimed at encouraging new audiences to explore and appreciate classical music in a chamber size presentation. The second concert will take place at Westport Public Library on March 6, and concerts will also take place on May 1 and June 5 at locations to be announced.

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Young Composers Asked to Submit Music for the Young Composers Concert

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Attention Young Composers! The Music Department of the Darien Public Schools will be sponsoring the 22nd annual Young Composers Concert at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6 in the Darien High School Auditorium. The deadline for submissions is March 14. — an announcement from the Darien Public Schools Music Department

This program is open to all students currently enrolled in the Darien Public Schools. It is a great opportunity for students to compose their own original music and share it with an audience.