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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Aug. 11 to 18, 2022:
The MTA, parent of Metro-North, did something rare last week: They told us the unvarnished truth.
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.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:
Silvermine Arts Center has established a new Fulbright residency program, initiated and funded by artist and philanthropist Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider and Robert Dilenschneider, and managed by the International Institute of Education (IIE).
Laughter, music, food and friendly competition will be part of the third annual Showdown on the Sound on Saturday, June 8 at Weed Beach in Darien.
The fundraiser, which will run from 1 to 6 p.m., honors the memory of Michael Taylor, a Darien native who tragically lost his battle with opioid addiction in 2016. Admission is free.
UPDATE, 9:44 a.m.: The highway project is over, at least as far as Interstate 95 traffic is concerned.
Here’s the view from the traffic camera pointed southwest from the (new) Exit 9 bridge, showing traffic in both directions approaching and leaving the underpass:
Kirby Girl, a Darien based teen gift boutique, is starting a campaign called, “Kirby Girl of the Week,” celebrating girls of the Darien community for their acts of kindness.
With the attention of many people in lower Fairfield County and elsewhere riveted by the Jennifer Dulos missing person case in New Canaan, two groups active in dealing with domestic violence have put out statements describing the wider situation, and a meeting has been organized for Tuesday evening in Greenwich.
Marysue Rucci recalled the day her second-grade teacher told the class to write a story based on the idea that they were just six inches tall.
Information supplied to police regarding a New Canaan woman who’s been missing for two weeks has helped investigators progress in the case, officials said Thursday.
John W. Timbers, age 76, passed away peacefully at home in Bethel on May 23, 2019.
The work of award-winning multi-media artist Ilana Appleby is on display through Friday, June 7 (until 6 p.m.) in People’s United Bank at Goodwives Shopping Center.
These inspection reports for Darien food-serving establishments were just released by Darien Health Department.
On Friday, May 10, more than 130 guests gathered at the Country Club of Darien to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of At Home In Darien, and to honor a group of dedicated volunteers who had the foresight to establish an aging in place organization for Darien.
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, the Town of Darien is making high quality food scrap compost available to residents for FREE on a first come, first served basis!
Simply bring a pail, bucket, or other receptacle to the food scrap drop-off area at the Darien Recycling Center, 126 Ledge Road, on Saturday and take some compost home!
These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Rocco “Rocky” Salvatore Cingari, 89, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 3.
Anthony M. Malizia, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on May 30 in Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, Florida. He was 82. His like will never be seen again.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from May 29, to June 6, 2019:
Charles Burwell, a former Darien resident, teacher and selectman who passed away on Feb. 26, 2016 was a 26-year-old naval intelligence officer on June 4, 1944.
His assignment: briefing Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Bernard L. Montgomery on exactly which day the weather would be calm enough for D-Day while the moon was still bright.
Traveling to Maine for the YMCA Northeast Regional Gymnastics Championship for the third straight year was worth the mileage as eight Darien YMCA gymnasts captured All-Around(AA) titles for their level and age group and the Level 6 and 8 squads were team champions.
What works in treating high-achieving executives and high-status professionals for addiction or mental illness? And what doesn’t work?
That’s the subject of a talk Wednesday, June 12 by Samuel Ball, Ph.D., the director of executive programs at Silver Hill Hospital.
Edward T. “TJ” McManus Jr. died unexpectedly May 27 at his home in Norwalk. He was 52.
George E. McKnight, 64, of South Salem, passed away on May 16 after a long illness.
Frances Barber Dorrance, 95, passed away peacefully at home in Darien on May 31.
Harold Anthony Spratt, known to family and friends as a force of nature, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, May 25. He was 90.
Enjoy a Proscecco Royale cocktail along with all the trimmings you need to create a one-of-a-kind personal collage at Rowayton Arts Center’s adult workshop, “Collage and Cocktails,” Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.