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Snow Storm News Affecting Darien with Continual Updates, Jan 4

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Here’s an ongoing list of news, announcements and advice about the storm. Updates will be posted at the top. For opening and closing information, see this article.  
UPDATES:
12:51 p.m. — Tips for handling winter snow storms. You very likely know most of these, but see if you might have missed some. 12:46 p.m. — Eversource now reports (in this area) only 38 customers without power in Norwalk, one in Stamford, one in Weston and only 89 across the entire state — for now.

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Storm Closings, Postponements — and What Remains Open in, Around Darien

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Here’s a list with ongoing updates for what’s open, here’s what’s closed, postponed and changed as a result of Thursday’s storm:

For storm news updates, see this article. CLOSED, CLOSING or POSTPONED

Darien Public Schools
Other schools in town
Darien Town Hall
Darien Library
Darien YMCA
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut
Stamford Palace Theater’s performance by Lauren Davidson is postponed from Thursday to Feb 2. Darien Doughnut in Noroton Heights Shopping Center will close at 1 p.m.
Palmer’s Market closed at noon (the store previously announced it would close at 3 p.m.)

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Darien Public Schools

Darien Schools, Preschools, YMCA, Library, Town Hall All Closed for Thursday

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Darien Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, when heavy snow and winds are forecast. Preschools in town, Darien Nature Center and Pear Tree Point School all have a policy of following the school district’s closure decisions. Darien Library will also be closed. Darien YMCA will be closed, reversing its announcement Wednesday night that it expected to open. The Board of Education’s Thursday night meeting is cancelled, the school district announced on Wednesday.

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School Opens Two-Hours Later Due to the Weather

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Darien Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, the district has announced, and the National Weather Service says roads are slippery. Holly Pond School and all youth programs will begin at 10am today, Darien YMCA announced. When there are two-hour delayed openings, schools open at these times:

— Darien High School — 9:40 a.m.

— Middlesex Middle School — 9:55 a.m.

Elementary Schools:

—Tokeneke/Hindley/Royle  — 10:25 a.m.

—Ox Ridge/Holmes — 11:00 a.m.

Early Learning Program:

—for classes opening at 8:30 a.m.* — late opening is at 10:40 a.m.

—for classes opening at 9:30 a.m.* — late opening is  at 11:40 a.m.

(*staggered start times) 

“Light snow is falling across much of the region as of 6:30 a.m., with reports of less than a half inch to just over an inch thus far,” the National Weather Service tweeted. “With temperatures well down into the 20s roads will be slick as the effectiveness of road treatment is mitigated to some degree. Use caution.”

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Weather-Related Changes and Delays, Some Without Power in Darien [CONTINUAL UPDATES]

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Metro-North train service Monday morning has been affected by the overnight windy, rainy weather, and some are without power in Darien. _________

This article will be updated continually as new weather-related information comes in, with updates just below this note. _________

Update 5:22 p.m.:

New Canaan Branch service resumed late this afternoon, according to Metro-North. Update 5:13 p.m.:

As of 5:02 p.m., 148 Darien electricity customers were still without power, according to Eversource. Update 2:19 p.m.:

A total of 131 Darien customers are still without power, according to Eversource (as of 2:02 p.m.), and at noon, Darien police released this list of closed streets, some of which may be reopened by now: Salem Straits, Mansfield Place, Old Farm Road, Circle Road, and Beach Drive.

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Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident, Six Other Accidents in Darien Last Week

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A 56-year-old woman was injured in a traffic accident Tuesday, March 28 when she failed to grant the right of way to an oncoming vehicle and caused a collision, Darien police said. The accident, one of seven last week, took place at 4:06 p.m. at the intersection of Camp Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. The woman, a Stratford resident, received minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. She was ticketed for failure to yield while making a left turn. The other driver wasn’t injured.

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Re-opening: Darien Schools Back on Wednesday Morning, on a Two Hour Delay

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Darien public schools will re-open on a two-hour delay Wednesday morning, Superintendent Dan Brenner said in an emailed announcement at 7 p.m.

Here’s the announcement:

The Darien Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15. We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the night to make sure a two hour delay is sufficient to guarantee safe travel.  If road conditions deteriorate during the course of the evening we will contact you no later than 6 a.m. to indicate that schools will be closed. Just a few reminders:

Wednesday, March 15, elementary school parent conferences will be postponed. Students will have a normal dismissal time.

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Metro-North to Suspend Train Service at Noon, When Trains Stop Where They Are

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Metro-North will suspend train service into and out of Grand Central Terminal at noon due to the anticipated impact of the blizzard on our territory and low ridership during the A.M. peak. Last trains will depart their originating terminals starting at 9:30 AM and arrive in Grand Central and at their final outlying destinations by noon. No trains will operate after that time until further notice. […]

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— an announcement from Metro-North

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Last New Haven Line trains

Inbound: 9:46 AM from New Haven; 10:02 a.m. from Stamford

Outbound: 10:02 to New Haven; 10:36 a.m. to Stamford
This suspension is necessary to ensure the safety of our customers and to enable us to resume service once the worst of the blizzard passes. […]

Commuters traveling on New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North are encouraged to stay home, if possible, as additional service changes are expected.

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UPDATE: Governor’s Travel Ban on State Highways LIFTED at 5 PM Tuesday

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Update, 2:59 p.m., Tuesday — Gov. Malloy has announced that the travel ban on state roads will be lifted at 5 p.m.

Here’s the governor’s entire statement in a short news release: 
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that the travel ban on state roads that went into effect early this morning will be lifted effective at 5:00 p.m. today, but he is still urging motorists to stay off the roads if possible this evening as conditions remain treacherous. “By limiting travel on state roads to only essential personnel, we dramatically reduced the potential for accidents and it has provided road crews with much greater access to clear the roads faster,” Governor Malloy said. “As the storm begins to taper off, we will be lifting the ban effective at 5 p.m. today, however I want to stress that residents are still strongly advised to stay off the roads if at all possible. “DOT crews are still clearing snow from many roads, and black ice continues to be a concern. If you absolutely do not need to travel, stay where you are this evening.

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Darien Police: Town Is Preparing for the Storm and You Should, Too: Some Tips

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Town officials are closely monitoring weather forecasts in anticipation of a major snow event beginning overnight tonight through Wednesday. 

Blizzard conditions, downed tree limbs, and power outages are possible.  The Town of Darien is making all necessary preparations for a prolonged event and asks all residents to do likewise. __________

— an announcement from Darien Police Department

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Any travel on local roads Tuesday and into Wednesday is strongly discouraged should current weather forecasts prove accurate. Here are some storm preparations recommended by Eversource and the Darien Police Department:

Build an Emergency Kit with essential items to meet the unique needs of your family. To help build your kit, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a detailed checklist available. Stock up on non-perishables, such as canned goods and pet food, and make sure you have adequate medical supplies and prescriptions for yourself and your pets.

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Darien Storm News: Hourly Train Service Resumes at 6 PM, Travel Ban on State Roads Lifted

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Update 4:58 p.m., Tuesday — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that hourly train service on all Metro-North lines, including the New Haven Line, will resume at 6 p.m. Full service resumes Wednesday morning. The service resumes on lines, but not branches, according to the announcement. When full service begins again on Wednesday, trains will run on their regular schedule. Cuomo’s announcement said trains will leave “within five minutes of their normal departure time.” Update, 3:02 p.m., Tuesday — Gov. Malloy has announced that the travel ban on state roads will be lifted at 5 p.m.

Metro-North has not announced when train service will be back.

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Friday Snow Closures, Delays [UPDATED]

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Here’s what’s closing or being delayed Friday morning due to the snow:

Darien Public Schools are closed. Darien YMCA announced on its website: “Due to Darien Public Schools being closed, Holly Pond School and Kids Club are cancelled for today. Other youth programs and lessons will begin at 10am. Please check our website for further updates.” Other schools, private and public, in the area are closed: Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, St.

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Eversource Announces Its CT Tree-Trimming Program for 2017

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Working closely with community leaders and tree wardens throughout Connecticut, Eversource’s team of licensed arborists has developed a well thought-out tree trimming plan for 2017 that carefully balances the need for electric reliability while maintaining community aesthetics.  

— an announcement from Eversource

In an effort to reduce tree-related power outages, the company will invest $75 million this year pruning trees that threaten the electric system and the reliable delivery of power for customers. Eversource will be trimming trees along more than 4,200 miles of overhead lines around the state.  With the lasting effects of the recent drought continuing to plague the region, identifying and removing hazardous drought-stressed trees remains a top priority this year for Eversource arborists. “While we have a comprehensive tree trimming and removal program, the lack of rain and snow in the region over the past year-plus has taken a toll on trees and managing them is even more vital than ever,” said Sean Redding, Manager of Vegetation Management at Eversource.

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Drought Forum Monday Morning in Stamford with Jayme Stevenson, Other Area Government Leaders

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Landscapers and others who use water outdoors will be particularly interested in an upcoming drought forum with local government leaders, including First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, and officials from the state Department of Public Health and Aquarion, starting 9 a.m. Monday, March 6 in Stamford. Here’s the announcement:

Mayor David Martin, and First Selectmen Peter Tesei, Jayme Stevenson and Robert Mallozzi will be hosting a drought forum with Aquarion and Department of Public Health water officials on Monday, March 6, 2017. The meeting will be held at UConn Stamford beginning at 9 a.m.
Mayor Martin and First Selectmen Tesei, Stevenson and Mallozzi have been meeting with Aquarion and state water officials frequently since the water emergency was declared in August 2016. Priorities for each town will be discussed at the forum. Mayor Martin has invited irrigation companies to attend the meeting on Monday as one of Stamford’s priorities.

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Water Restrictions Due to Drought Ease a Bit for Darien, Nearby Towns

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As a result of a new request by the Aquarion Water Company, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a second water supply emergency order in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan and Stamford. ___________
— an announcement from Aquarion Water Co. ___________
This is in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 25-32b allowing DPH to make this declaration. This new order helps increase the likelihood of refilling the Greenwich and Stamford reservoir systems. As of Feb. 17, the Greenwich system was approximately 68 percent full, while the Stamford system measured 61 percent full.