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A sidewalk construction project expected to on Monday, Sept. 17, should result in a pathway that people can use to walk along Tokeneke Road from downtown to the border with Norwalk at Five Mile River, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
One Darien restaurant received a “C” rating — the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system — in the most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
The story of how one young man triumphed over opioid addition is the subject of award-winning author Renée Hodges’ memoir, Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community, which she’ll discuss at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the YWCA in Greenwich. (more…) Continue Reading →
The vendor operating the cafe at Darien YMCA, received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in the most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. The sole reason: The open “grab-and-go” cooler case was broken and found to be at 54 degrees. It didn’t matter that the cafe’s state score was high — 94 — because the nonworking cooler is considered a serious violation under the state health code. (more…) Continue Reading →
There’s still time to register for the 4th Annual Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, Sept. 15. (more…) Continue Reading →
One Darien restaurant received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in the most recently released town Health Department inspection reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
You can drop off household hazardous waste in Norwalk today, Saturday, Aug. 25, but only until 2 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Darien restaurant and a supermarket in town each received a “C” rating (the worst) in the six most recent health inspection reports released by the Darien Health Department. Each of the other four food-serving establishments, received “B” ratings in the inspections that took place from Aug. 17 to 22. None received an “A.” (more…) Continue Reading →
A reinspection of a restaurant that was given a “C” rating (the worst) resulted in the restaurant getting another “C” rating in the seven most recent health inspection reports released by the Darien Health Department. Of the other six establishments, two received A ratings and four got A’s. All the inspections took place from Aug. 6 to 15. (more…) Continue Reading →
Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will be honored at Silver Hill Hospital’s annual fall benefit, the “Giving Hope Gala,” this November in New York City. Robert Minicucci of Darien is this year’s Giving Hope Gala chair. (more…) Continue Reading →
In the 13 most recent health inspection reports released by the Darien Health Department, three local food-serving establishments received “C” ratings — the worst. Of the other 10 establishments, five received B ratings and five got A’s. All the inspections took place from Aug. 1 to 8. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Bike Safety “Roundup” for kids and families on Saturday, Aug. 18 will feature bike checks, bike helmet checks, and certificates of completion for participants. There will be plenty of free giveaways, opportunities to touch a truck and refreshments will be served. (more…) Continue Reading →
Pure Barre Darien, part of the largest and most established barre concept in North America, is pleased to announce the opening of it’s new location at 1958 Post Road in Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books — but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vaccines at your next doctor’s visit. (more…) Continue Reading →
In the four most recent health inspection reports released Thursday by Darien Health Department, each of the local restaurants inspected from July 27 to Aug. 1 received A or B ratings. (more…) Continue Reading →