Classes
Three New ‘Ladies Night Out’ Workshops Coming at Darien Arts Center — Register Soon
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Due to popular demand, the Darien Arts Center has added more “Ladies Night Out!” one-night workshops to its offerings in early 2020.
Commuters: Be Prepared for a Nightmarish Train Ride, Maybe Like One of These
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We take our train service for granted. For the 80,000 daily Connecticut riders on Metro-North the service is dependable and on-time — usually.
But not last Thursday evening, June 5, the hottest day of the year (so far), when the overhead catenary power lines were dragged down near Westport. No power means no trains.
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:
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:
More Headlines
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
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
Obituaries
Joan Potts, 87, Former Darien Resident
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Joan Murphy Potts, 87, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 13, 2020.
Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Jan 9 to 16
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 9 to 16, 2020:
Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops
Flower Arranging Workshop on Wednesday at DCA — Register by Noon on Monday
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Creativity workshops continue on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with a flower arranging workshop at the Darien Community Association.
Public Safety
Police: Man, 60, Issued Misdemeanor Summons After Striking Person at Home
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A 60-year-old Darien man was issued a misdemeanor summons on charges of disorderly conduct and third-degree assault after striking someone at his home on Nearwater Lane, police said.
Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops
Third Talk in DCA’s ‘China’s Global Reach’ Lectures — on China’s Present ‘Guilded Age’
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Corruption across cultures and over time will be the topic of the third talk in the Darien Community Association’s Winter Global Series, “China’s Global Reach: Challenge and Change Under Xi Jinping.”
Volunteers
Thank You, Shelly Skoglund for Your Volunteer Work with the Darien League of Women Voters
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Thank you, Shelly Skoglund, for your work with the Darien League of Women Voters, including putting together the Fall Voters Guide, help with Candidates Night and liaison with the Council of Darien School Parents.
Business
Plans Announced for Moving Some Downtown Tenants Before Demolition Starts on Corbin Project
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Demolition of some buildings in the future Corbin District in downtown Darien is expected to start in March or April, and arrangements have been made to move business tenants, Baywater Properties informed the other stores in an email Thursday morning.
Opinion
Transportation Commissioner Giulietti on Why CT Needs Tolls: Cameron on Transportation
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State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti is about to finish his first year on the job and his plate is more than full. It’s overflowing with controversy.
Business
How Darien Restaurants, Schools, Elderly Residences and Other Establishments Fared in Latest Inspections
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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.
Real Estate
Walmsley Road Home Goes for $1.6 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:
Public Safety
Stealing an Unlocked, Idling SUV at Gas Station Proved Too Difficult for Would-Be Thief
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Don’t call the would-be thief stupid for trying to steal a Chevrolet Tahoe that was unlocked and idling outside a gas station. Who wouldn’t think it’d be like stealing candy from a baby?
Not that candy. Not nowadays.
Volunteers
Thank You, David Ball for Your Work With Family Centers/Center for Hope
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Thank you, David Ball, for your volunteer work both with with advice for the endowment fund of Family Centers / the Center for Hope, and helping to run the Scrabble Challenge.
Healthy Living
Report: CT May Be Second Worst State for Average Health Costs from Smoking
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Connecticut cigarette smokers, at least potentially, pay more for their unhealthy habit than smokers in any state except New York, according to a recent report from WalletHub.com.
Volunteers
Thank You, Jennifer Geddes, for Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence and Supporting Victims
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Thank you, Jennifer Geddes, for your volunteer work with the Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Darien Domestic Abuse Council, raising awareness and supporting victims of domestic violence.
Art Exhibits
‘Instructors and Students’ Exhibit at Rowayton Arts Center Through Feb 1
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“From the RAC Studio/Instructors and Students Show,” an all-media exhibition featuring artwork by 125 students and instructors at Rowayton Arts Center is on view there now through Feb. 1.
Healthy Living
Health Department: Protect Yourself and Your Family from Radon — Get a Free Test Kit
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People who don’t smoke can still get lung cancer, and breathing indoor air with elevated levels of radon is one of the biggest causes for non-smokers.
High levels of radon get in some homes and not others, and the way to find out is by using a test kit. Lucky for you, Darien Health Department has them and is giving away a limited supply free test kits. Winter is the best time to test — so get your kit soon.
Public Safety
Hapgood Sues Resort Company That Owns Hotel in Anguilla [UPDATED]
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Scott Hapgood and his family filed a lawsuit Monday against the owner of the Caribbean resort where Hapgood fought against a hotel employee he said assaulted and tried to rob him last April in front of his children, Hapgood’s public relations firm announced.
Public Safety
Excerpts from Hapgood Lawsuit Filed Monday Against Resort Company
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The lawsuit filed Monday against Auberge Resorts LLC in the San Francisco suburb of Mill Valley is the most detailed narrative of what happened to Darienite Scott Hapgood and his family since Hapgood’s fight with a hotel employee at a Caribbean resort last April.
Parents & Kids
YWCA Parent Awareness Presentation: The Power of Play — Building Healthy Brains, Thursday, Jan 16
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A presentation for parents on “The Power of Play: Building Healthy Brains” will be presented by Dr. Carol Weitzman, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Norwalk.
Volunteers
Thank You, Scott Overbeck, for 10 Years of Coaching in Darien YMCA Basketball League
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Thank you, Scott Overbeck, for your volunteer coaching in the Darien YMCA’s winter house basketball league.
Obituaries
John Herbert Jr., 73, Owned Darien Fuel, Volunteer in Post 53, Enjoyed Golf
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John E. Herbert, Jr., a long-time resident of Darien, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Stamford Hospital. He was 73.
Darien Depot
Red Cross Baby Sitting Course on Feb 2 at Depot Youth Center
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Middle school students can learn the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly babysit younger children and infants at a Red Cross course being held Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Depot Youth Center.
Obituaries
Richard Dawson, 78, Metro-North Structural Engineer, Earned 2 Bronze Stars in Vietnam
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Richard (Dickie) J. Dawson, a resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 8. He was 78.