Goodbye Stop & Shop Noroton Heights
I guess the best way to express how much you mean to me and countless others is to simply say this: Thank you. (more…) Continue Reading →
Goodbye Stop and Shop Noroton Heights: An Appreciation
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Around Town
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Info Session About Darien Bicentennial Plans: 11 AM Thursday at Darien Library
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The town’s 2020 Bicentennial Committee is hoping to spread the news about the town’s 200th Birthday next year and will share information about the plans during a forum at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Darien History, Darien Bicentennial 2019
Town-Wide Mailing, Community Forums Share Plans for Darien’s 200th Birthday
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Through a town-wide mailing and community forums, the town’s 2020 Bicentennial Committee is hoping to spread the news and promote plans to celebrate the town’s 200th birthday next year. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
Darien 9/11 Ceremony Starts at 8:30 AM on Wednesday
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The Monuments & Ceremonies Commission of the Town of Darien invites the public, first responders, Town Selectmen, local officials and Middlesex Middle School students, their teachers and administrators to attend the town’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, 9/11 Ceremony, 9/11 Ceremony 2019, Monuments and Ceremonies Commission 2019
Water Main Cleaning Runs Thru July 19, Don’t Do Laundry If Water Is Discolored
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Aquarion Water Company today announced a water main cleaning project in Darien from Monday, June 24 to Friday, July 19. The project is being undertaken to ensure that customers continue to receive the highest quality water. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Transportation, Aquarion 2019, Aquarion Water 2019, Aquarion Water Company 2019, Water Main Work 2019
CONTEST: Submit a Slogan for the Town of Darien, Win Glory and Gift Certificates
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Come up with a winning slogan for Darien, and the Darien Board of Realtors in the group’s slogan contest during the month of June and you can win both bragging rights and gift certificates for town businesses. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Community Organizations, Real Estate, Darien Board of Realtors, Town Catch Phrase Contest 2019, Town Slogan Contest 2019, Town Tag Line Contest 2019
Darien Police to Observe Autism Awareness Month with Vehicle Magnet, Training Seminar, Even Goodie Bags
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The Darien Police Department is a proud supporter of Autism Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, we will be joining hundreds of other agencies across the country in displaying a special Autism Awareness magnet on our police vehicles as part of the “Autism Patch Challenge.” (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Public Safety, Autism, Autism Awareness Month 2019, Autism Patch Challenge, Darien Police Department 2019
Volunteers Needed for Removing Wreaths at Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery
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Darien’s Wreaths Across America group and Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6933 sincerely appreciate all the help received in placing the wreaths on Dec. 15. It is now time to remove them. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Charity Events and Opportunities, Wreaths Across America 2019
Letter: Revival of Thursday Morning Coffee Meetups at the Sugar Bowl
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To the Editor,
For many years the Darien Times has hosted a Thursday morning coffee. The “Coffee”in large part centered around, although not limited to, local, state, and national politics. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Letters to the Editor, Randy Klein, Thursday Coffee
Have You Heard …? Christmas Wreaths Readied, Cop Honored, Pumpkins Painted, 4 Million Visits
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Here’s the lowdown on what’s up around town: (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Have You Heard 2018, Have You Heard?
Have You Heard …? Grand Openings, Tribute in Pink, Firefighter Thanked and More
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Here’s the low-down on what’s up around town:
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Filed under: Around Town, Have You Heard 2018, Have You Heard?
Darien Road Race on Sunday, Sept 16: Traffic Advisory Issued, Don’t Wait to Register
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The 39th annual Darien Road Race, with about 500 racers, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, starting at 9 a.m.
Drivers and area residents are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the route. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Community Organizations, Public Safety, Sports, Transportation
Commemoration of 9/11: ‘May We Never Forget: September 11, 2001’
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A brief ceremony was held at Darien’s 9/11 Memorial Tuesday morning, the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and other massacre sites, resulting in the deaths of thousands, including some from Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, 9/11 Ceremony 2018
Reminder: Restrictions on Darien Lawn Watering Are Mandatory — Twice a Week, No More
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Because reservoirs are expected to remain low at certain points of every year (especially this time of year) for the foreseeable future, there are mandatory water restrictions on all Darien property. First Selectman Jayme Stevenson recently described the restrictions and reminded residents that Aquarion Water Co. will be watching for violations more vigilantly especially now, when reservoir levels tend to drop. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government & Politics, Aquarion 2018, Aquarion Water 2018, Aquarion Water Company 2018, Drought Restrictions 2018, Water Restrictions 2018
Town Bicentennial Committee Formed, Applications for More Members Welcome
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With the 200th anniversary of Darien officially becoming a town in 1820, the town has established a Bicentennial committee to organize celebrations, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson announced at a Board of Selectmen meeting last week. If you have an interest, you’re welcome to volunteer. Just contact the First Selectman’s Office. (more…) Continue Reading →