Holidays
Darien Fireworks Organizers Expect to Decide Early A.M. Saturday Whether the Weather Will Postpone Event
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UPDATE, Saturday — It’s been postponed till Sunday night.
If Wishes Were Horses … Maybe We’d Have Better Transportation
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Simple problems require simple solutions. And when it comes to solving our transportation woes, we consumers always wonder whey “they” can’t fix things quickly by doing what seems obvious and simple.
Consider the following questions I’m often asked:
The MTA Rings the Alarm: It’s Running Toward a Fiscal Cliff
The MTA, parent of Metro-North, did something rare last week: They told us the unvarnished truth.
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
Darien High School’s 2021 graduation ceremony combined congratulations on getting through high school during the COVID-19 pandemic with the regular high school graduation themes — life advice, thankful appreciation and assurance that the graduates have what it takes to succeed in the future.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 10 to 17
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:
More Headlines
Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
This Book Club Hits Close to Home: With New Canaan Author’s Novel on Parents,Teens, Drinking
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 15 to 22
Public Safety
Five Vehicles Stolen, 11 Entered in Darien in the Past Week — You Guessed It: All Unlocked
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In the past week, five Darien residents had their vehicles — all of them unlocked — stolen sometime overnight, and a total of 11 town residents found their vehicles had been entered after they were left unlocked, police said.
Opinion
Summer Travel: What to Consider in Deciding Whether to Fly, Drive or Take the Train There — Cameron on Transportation
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Going on vacation this summer? If so, how are you getting there? Car. Train. Plane. I’m eliminating the bus option because, well, life is too short to endure that kind of misery. I have no problems with commuting by bus, but a 10-hour ride is not going to happen.
Music
REMINDER: Bob Button Band to Perform Friday Night in Darien Summer Nights Concert
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Darien Summer Nights is excited to welcome The Bob Button Band this Friday, July 12 for an encore performance at Grove Street Plaza.
Holidays
Miss the Push-n-Pull Parade? Or Want to See It Again? See the Darien TV79 Video
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If you missed it this year, want to see your relatives or friends who were in it or just want to see it again, Darien TV79 has the video, and it’s right here:
Arts & Entertainment
Watercolor Painting Class at Rowayton Arts Center Starts Monday, July 8
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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is offering a new adult class, “Wonders and Spontaneity of Watercolors,” on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning July 8, 2019.
Government & Politics
Letter: Alzheimer’s Is Not Just an ‘Old People’s’ Disease
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To the editor:
In April of 2018, my 62-year-old sister was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, my family is very familiar with Alzheimer’s.
Business
After Health Department Inspection, Worst Rating for One Darien Food-Serving Establishment
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One food-serving establishment in town received a “C” rating — the worst — in its most recent inspection from Darien Health Department.
Music
Kind Bud Featured in Latest Darien Summer Nights Outdoor Concert This Friday
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This Friday, July 5, the Darien Summer Nights concert series has Kind Bud returning to Grove Street Plaza for a concert that is certain to add to your holiday weekend fun.
Healthy Living
Talk on Therapy for Those With Parkinson’s Disease
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A free educational program for those with Parkinson’s disease — and a free pizza lunch — will be offered starting at 11 a.m., Friday, July 12 at Atria Darien.
Art Exhibits
This and Other Works by Artist Robert Zelnick on Display in July at Atria Darien
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You’re invited to see works by artist Robert Zelnick, now on display every day through July in the Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery at Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road.
Holidays
You Can Still Get Tickets on Friday for the Darien Fireworks Display on Saturday Night
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Tickets allowing you to park at Darien High School for Saturday night’s town fireworks display will be on sale Friday, July 5 at the Parks and Recreation Department office, Room 110 in Town Hall.
Holidays
Darien Fireworks Display Traffic and Parking Regulations
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Here’s what you need to know about getting in and out for the Darien fireworks display on Saturday night, and about parking when you’re there.
Real Estate
12 Gardiner St Home Goes for $1.1 Million and Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 27 to July 3
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 27 to July 3, 2019:
Public Safety
Police: Two Charged With Cocaine Possession When Car Stopped for Lack of a Front License Plate
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When a car was stopped by a police officer who saw there was no front license plate on it, a passenger wanted on an arrest warrant was taken into custody, and a search of the car found cocaine, so both the arrested man and the driver were charged with drug possession, police said.
Beyond Darien
New Canaan Officials Support Surveillance Cameras to Record Vehicles Entering Waveny Park
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Following an online petition signed by more than 2,000 people, and acting on the advice of police, New Canaan officials said this week that they’re looking to install cameras to record motor vehicles entering and leaving Waveny Park, just north of the Darien border.
Holidays
Push-n-Pull Parade on July 4 Includes Vehicle Contest, Party at Tilley Park
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To the delight of many local children and families, Darien VFW Post 6933 is proudly hosting the 15th annual July 4th Push-n-Pull Parade.
In keeping with what has now become an annual tradition for Darien, the patriotic parade of children riding bikes, scooters, wagons and other non-motorized vehicles, usually decorated, will step off from Goodwives Shopping Center with a start time of 10:30 a.m. sharp.
Holidays
July 4 Push-n-Pull Parade to Close Post Road from Brookside Road to West Ave
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The annual “Push-n-Pull Parade” will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Motorists are advised to avoid the downtown area during the parade due to traffic restrictions that could cause possible delays.
Obituaries
Barbara Jerabek Marton, 80, Started Interior Design Business in Darien
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Barbara Ann (Jerabek) Martin, 80, a resident of Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida passed on June 19 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Darien Library
Learn About Johan Sebastian Bach in a Four-Part Lecture Series at Darien Library
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Learn about Johan Sebastian Bach, one of the world’s greatest composers from Gil Harel, a musicologist and music theorist, in a series of four Tuesday night talks starting July 9 at Darien Library.
Public Safety
Police: DUI for Teenager, 19, Who Sideswipes Car, Crashes, ‘Soils’ Police Station
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An intoxicated teenager, driving at 6:28 p.m. Tuesday on Christie Hill Road, sideswiped an oncoming vehicle, then crashed into a stone wall but seemed barely injured, police said.
Public Safety
Vehicles Parked Outside Four Homes on Various Streets Entered Overnight Saturday to Sunday
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Five vehicles in four spots in roughly the southwestern area of town were entered overnight from Saturday to Sunday, June 29 to 30, Darien police said. [This article has been updated with specific addresses.]
Public Safety
Police: DUI for Man, 45, After He Hits Two Cars, Leaves Scene, Gets Followed by Witness
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A 45-year-old man driving late in the afternoon on Old Kings Highway South was intoxicated when his motor vehicle left the roadway and struck two vehicles parked in a driveway, then left the scene, police said.