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If you missed Darien’s Household Hazardous Waste Day in early June, you can still drop off yours at Stamford’s collection day for the stuff today, Saturday, July 14. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Darien restaurant received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, and in the same inspection received a very low score on the state’s rating scale, a 73, in the three most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
One Darien food-serving establishment received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, and then a second “C” in in the four most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
A display to inform beachgoers about the dangers of sun exposure and UV levels in real time has been set up at both Weed Beach and Pear Tree Point Beach. (more…) Continue Reading →
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program (MMP) announced that mosquitoes trapped in New Canaan on June 19 tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). (more…) Continue Reading →
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is forecasting a prolonged period of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy (U) levels of ozone across Connecticut beginning Saturday, June 30 and continuing through at least Monday. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Health Department has closed for Friday, June 29 the town’s two public beaches, Weed and Pear Tree Point. (more…) Continue Reading →
One Darien food-serving establishment received an “A” rating, the best in the town A-B-C ratings system, and another received a “B” in in the most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
Greg Besson and Steven Melchionno, former owners of Moore Physical Therapy, have chosen Darien as the Fairfield County location to open their new venture, Elevate Physical Therapy. (more…) Continue Reading →
One Darien food-serving establishment received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in in the 11 most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. Six establishments were rated “A,” and three more were rated “B.” Another inspection report didn’t have a town rating. (more…) Continue Reading →
Three Darien food-serving establishments each received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in in the 10 most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. Four establishments were rated “A,” and three more were rated “B.” (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
Here are the latest town Health Department inspection reports from Darien food-serving establishments and one school. (more…) Continue Reading →
The popular yet controversial new season of the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was released on May 18, prompting parents and mental health clinicians to ask themselves once again whether this is the best forum for addressing teen suicide and other controversial themes. (more…) Continue Reading →
What are the signs and symptoms of depression? How can I help my child, relative or sibling? How do I protect myself while supporting a person suffering from depression? Answers to these questions and a discussion about depression will be presented by Robert DiRoma. (more…) Continue Reading →