Obituaries
John Moynahan Jr., MetLife Executive, Avid Golfer, Loved Photography, Music, History
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John D Moynahan Jr, 84, passed away in his home in Brentwood, Tennessee on Feb. 14.
Monorails: Too Expensive and Slow to Be Mass Transit’s Future — If Their Past and Present Are Any Guide
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While taking a summertime break this week, here’s a column I wrote awhile back.
What is this fascination that people have with monorails? I can’t tell you how often people suggest them as “the answer” to our state’s clogged roads.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 19 to 26
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 19 to 26, 2025:
Eyelash, Nails & Spa, Physical Therapy Shops Coming to Darien Commons
Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks Start Monday, Run Through March 1
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Seventeen eateries are participating in this year’s Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks, which runs for 14 days, from Feb. 17 to March 1, with participating restaurants offering prix fixe lunches and dinners.
Film
League of Women Voters Presents ‘One Woman, One Vote’ Documentary on Women’s Suffrage
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Please join the League of Women Voters of Darien at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 1 as we kick off Women’s History Month with a showing of “One Woman, One Vote” at 2 p.m. at Darien Library.
Art Exhibits
New Exhibit at Housatonic Museum of Art: ‘The Hypogean Tip’ by Rachel Owens
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A new exhibit with connections to local history is now open at the Housatonic Museum of art. Entitled Artist Rachel Owens’ exhibit, “The Hypogean Tip,” explores both Bridgeport’s and our larger nation’s past.
Healthy Living
Eight-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course at Grace Farms Starts April 1
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Join Grace Farms Foundation for an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course taught by Dr. Brandon Nappi, founder and executive director of Copper Beech Institute.
Healthy Living
The Good News About Stroke Is That It’s Treatable: Stamford Hospital Presentation at Senior Center
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Todd Miller, MD of Stamford Hospital will present a program covering the options for acute stroke treatment, and healthy living tips to prevent them at a lunchtime presentation at Darien Senior Center.
Community Organizations
DHS Students in Team Clean Darien Remove Garbage from Weed Beach Park
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The first beach clean up of Team Clean Darien was a success!
It happened Friday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Several Darien High School students braved the cold and wind to help the cause!
Obituaries
Harriet Meagher, 96, Avid Golfer, Bridge Player, Traveler, Country Club of Darien Member
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Harriet Andrews Meagher, 96, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Darien Depot
Thank You, Darien Police Officer Chris Jimenez, for Helping Those Shaken College Basketball Players
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Dear Chief Anderson,
This past Friday was a normal Friday night at the Depot; lots of kids, lots of noise. Officer Chris Jimenez walked in the door and came straight over to me and said there had been a bus accident on the thruway; would it be possible to bring the people on the bus to the Depot as it was bitter cold, and the wind was relentless.
Books & Authors
Bestselling Author, Actress, Philanthropist Deborah Goodrich Royce to Speak March 5 at Opus Luncheon
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Author Deborah Goodrich Royce will speak on March 5 about her best-selling book, “Finding Mrs. Ford,” as well as her storied career as an actress and philanthropist at the annual Spring Luncheon of Opus for Person-to-Person.
Real Estate
Christie Hill Road Home Goes for $1.15 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 and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Feb 6 to 13
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Feb. 6 to 13, 2020:
Business
Here’s How Darien Food Serving Establishments Fared in the Latest Health Inspection Reports
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Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Undies Project’s ‘Mardi Bra’ Collection Campaign for New and Gently Used Brassieres Starts Feb 21
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For the 5th year, the Undies Project will hold its annual bra drive, called Mardi “Bra,” to coincide with Mardi Gras.
Community Organizations
Catalina Horak of Darien Appointed to Americares Free Clinics Board of Directors
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Darien resident Catalina Horak, who founded Building One Community in Stamford, has been named to the board of directors of Americares Free Clinics, the organization announced on Thursday.
Government & Politics
Action Network of Darien Democrats Endorses Jim Himes for Re-election to Congress
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The Action Network of Darien Democrats is proud to announce our endorsement for the re-election of Jim Himes as our Representative to the 4th Congressional District.
News
Eversource Helicopter Again Conducting Its Semiannual Two Weeks of Power Line Inspections
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An Eversource helicopter will start conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment Friday and continuing for two weeks in certain towns across Connecticut, including, at some point, Darien, the utility announced Thursday.
Books & Authors
Darien Library’s Novel Tea Fundraiser on March 25 Features Novelist Lara Prescott
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Darien Library presents the fifth annual Novel Tea fundraiser featuring Lara Prescott, bestselling author of “The Secrets We Kept” at a March 25 luncheon held at Wee Burn Country Club.
Obituaries
Guy Stretton, 79, a Regular at Darien Y, Avid Runner, Cat Lover, Troupers Light Opera Company Member
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Guy R. Stretton, age 79, passed away on Jan. 27, 2020 from complications of cancer, in the comfort of his home in Old Greenwich.
Opinion
What Can We Do About Train Horns on the New Canaan Branch? — Cameron on Transportation
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Trains make noise, especially when they blow their horns entering stations and at grade crossings. But for folks who live near the railroad branch lines, which have dozens of such crossings, the noise is too much.
Public Safety
Checks Stolen From Dubois Street Male or Female
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When Dubois Street man or woman (the police announcement didn’t say which) checked his or her bank account, he or she noticed two checks had been written out to two people he or she didn’t know.
Darien Arts Center
You Can Register Now for Darien Arts Center Summer Camps and Classes for All Ages
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Registration is open for summer camps and classes for all ages at Darien Arts Center.
Education
Four Darien High School Seniors Selected as Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
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Four Darien High School seniors have been selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program.
Obituaries
George Friend, 88, Carpenter, Loved Woodworking, Photography, Family History
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George Joseph Friend of Norwalk passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on Feb. 8, 2020 at his home in the presence of family at the age of 88.