Photography
Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
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The Darien Arts Center’s annual smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, is accepting entries at the DAC website through Feb. 29.
‘Interim’ No More: Darien Board of Education Selects Eric Byrne as Superintendent of Schools
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Eric Byrne has been picked by the Darien Board of Education as the new, non-interim Darien superintendent schools. Byrne has been serving as interim superintendent for the past four months.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 2 to 9
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 2 to 9, 2025:
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.
More Headlines
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
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
Volunteers
Thank You, Mike Wheeler, for Your Volunteer Work Strengthening Darien TV79
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Thank you, Mike Wheeler, for your volunteer work for over a decade with DarienTV79, helping the organization greatly expand its coverage.
Art Exhibits
Public Invited to Opening Reception Jan 26 for Silvermine Arts Guild New Members Exhibition
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Silvermine Arts Center will welcome more than 50 new members (including three from Darien) to its Guild of Artists in January 2020 with a New Members Exhibition presenting a broad spectrum of innovative work.
The public is invited to the opening reception, which will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The event is free. The New Members Exhibition runs Jan. 19 through Feb. 15.
Volunteers
Thank You, Carolyn McGrath, for Your Volunteer Work at the Darien Historical Society
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Thank you, Carolyn McGrath for your volunteer work on many critical projects for the Darien Historical Society.
Education
Parenting Workshop on Talking to Children About Sexuality
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Do you feel flustered or tongue-tied when the subject of sexuality comes up with your children? Are you uncertain about what words to use and what message to send?
On Jan. 29, educator Deborah Roffman will be sharing her advice for having these important but anxiety-provoking conversations in her talk at The Children’s School, “Right from the Start: Sexuality Education in Early Childhood.”
Books & Authors
Mitch Albom Will Talk in Westport Jan 30 About His Latest Book, ‘Finding Chika’
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Mitch Albom, the best-selling author of Tuesdays With Morrie will talk about the subject of his book “Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family” on Jan. 30.
Business
‘C’ Ratings for Supermarket, Restaurant in Latest Darien Health Inspections
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Two long-standing town institutions, one a restaurant and the other a supermarket, each received “C” ratings, the worst in Darien’s A/B/C health inspection ratings system, in the latest reports released by the town Health Department.
Darien Library
REMINDER: Darien Library Hosts a Library/Harold W. McGraw Jr. Birthday Party: 2 PM, Saturday, Jan 11
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Families are invited to celebrate the annual birthday of Darien Library and our generous donor, Harold W. McGraw, Jr., starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11 in the Children’s Library.
Volunteers
Thank You, Janet Kling, for Your Volunteer Efforts at the Darien Land Trust
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Thank you, Janet Kling for your volunteer work in the Darien Land Trust, with your social media expertise and fundraising success with the annual Farm to Table Dinner.
Opinion
CT Transportation Commissioner Says Faster Train Times Coming, Delivery Late for New M8 Rail Cars: Cameron on Transportation
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Joseph Giulietti is finishing his first year as commissioner of the state Department of Transportation. He’s been busy and less visible in recent months, so imagine my surprise when he offered me a one-on-one, no-holds-barred interview.
Real Estate
Sunset Road Home Sells for $2,365,000 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: Jan 3 to 9
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 3 to 9, 2020:
Obituaries
Elizabeth Stephens, 95, Choir Director at Methodist Church, Led Community Concert Association
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Mrs. Elizabeth Blount Stephens (Betty), 95, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at her home in Atlanta.
Business
First Selectman Jayme Stevenson to Talk About State of the Town to Chamber of Commerce, All Invited
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Come learn about the ” State of Darien” directly from First Selectman Jayme Stevenson who will give a breakfast speech Thursday, Jan. 23 to the Darien Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome to join.
The year 2020 will be an exciting time for Darien with the town’s bicentennial celebrations planned throughout the year. In addition to all this excitement, Darien is going through many changes and this is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the upcoming developments and improvements.
Volunteers
Thank You, Kathy Larkins, for Your Volunteer Work at Darien’s Salvation Army Unit
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Thank you, Kathy Larkins, for your years of volunteer work in the Darien/NewCanaan Salvation Army Unit.
Darien Library
Songs for Seeds, a Kiddie Rock Band, Gives 30-Minute Concert Friday Morning at Darien Library
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Songs for Seeds, a kiddie rock band featuring interactive performances that appeal to all ages, will perform a 30-minute concert Friday morning in the Community Room at Darien Library.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Americares Sends Emergency Response Team to Area of SW Puerto Rico Earthquake
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Americares is responding to the devastating 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast on Tuesday, killing at least one person, toppling buildings and causing power outages across the island.
Darien History
Opening Ceremony for Darien’s 1820-2020 Bicentennial on Friday at Town Hall
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Amid monumental murals depicting key events from Darien’s history, the town will kick off its Bicentennial year with a glittering celebration to formally launch the town’s 200th birthday year celebrations.
Volunteers
Thank You, Peter Eder, for Your Volunteer Work in the Tax Assistance Program at Darien Library
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Thank you, Peter Eder, for your volunteer work at Darien Library, helping other volunteers help people prepare their taxes — at what’s become the busiest AARP tax assistance site in the state of Connecticut.
Healthy Living
‘Dialectical Behavior Therapy’ to Treat Mental Health Conditions: Presentation on Jan 16
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Two therapists will explain how a method called dialectical behavior therapy can help people with intense, difficult-to-tolerate emotions and mental health conditions in a talk Jan. 16 sponsored by NAMI Southwest CT, an area mental health support group.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Wear Your Jeans to the Depot Youth Center’s ‘Blue Jeans & Blazers’ Feb 8 Fundraiser
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You’re invited to shake off those winter blues, get into your favorite blue jeans and come to the Depot Youth Center’s annual winter fundraiser “Blue Jeans & Blazers” on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Animals
Maritime Aquarium Offers Winter Seal-Spotting, Birding Cruises
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You can cruise out onto Long Island Sound with the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk this winter in the hope of seeing some of the seals and birds that spend the colder months just off shore.
Public Safety
Ex-Husband Charged with Murdering, Kidnapping Jennifer Dulos in New Canaan
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Fotis Dulos killed his estranged, fearful wife on the morning of May 24, 2019, in the New Canaan home where she and their five kids had been living for more than one year, according to a state police detective’s sworn affidavit made public Tuesday.
Consumer and Finances
AARP’s Busiest Free Tax Preparation Help Site in CT Is at Darien Library — Starts Jan 27
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IRS-certified volunteer tax aides, trained by the American Association of Retired Persons, will be available Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from Jan. 27 through April 15 in Darien Library.
Taxpayers of all ages and incomes are invited to make appointments or just walk in. There is no charge for the service. Now’s the time to start gathering the financial documents you’ll need for filing.