Business
Health Ratings From Recent Darien Food Establishment 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.
Too-Tight Purse Strings When Investing in Our Railroads Goes Back More Decades Than You May Think
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How would you feel if your usual means of commuting went on a summer vacation?
Riding the ancient Danbury branch of Metro-North is hard enough, but now it’s going to be shut down for two weeks, the trains replaced by buses from Aug. 1 to 17.
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
Real Estate
Stanton Road Home Sells for $2,179,000 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 & Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 7 to 14
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 7 to 14, 2019:
Obituaries
Jeffrey Murtha, 57, Grew Up in Darien, Loved Sailing, Music, Active in Indian Orphan Charity
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Jeffrey James Murtha, 57, from Wilmington North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, surrounded by the people who loved him.
Education
You Can Apply Now for Darien Schools’ Early Learning Program
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Darien school district’s Early Learning Program is accepting applications for its admissions lottery now through Jan. 3, 2020. ELP is open for students turning 3 years old and 4 years old for the 2020-2021 school year.
Obituaries
Margaret Wright, 90, Real Estate Agent in Darien, Stained Glass Artisan
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Margaret Ann Wright, 90, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2019 surrounded by family.
Government & Politics
If You Live in Darien Voting District 4, Consider Joining the Representative Town Meeting
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If you live in District 4 and are interested in serving the town as a member of the Representative Town Meeting, there are now two vacancies for that district, and you can apply for one.
Public Safety
Home Burglar Alarm Activates, Police Arrive, Live Video Surveils — But Burglars Escape
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Four burglars climbed into a second-floor window of a home on a private road early Friday evening, activating an alarm that alerted police, who arrived at the scene — too late.
Darien Library
Mini Golf at Darien Library on Saturday — $5 Per Player, With Free Hot Dog
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Mini Golf in the Library event is back this Saturday, Nov. 16. Golfers of all ages are welcome. The 18-hole miniature golf course will be set up throughout the building along with face painting and other activities.
Public Safety
Police: DUI for Man, 44, After Collision at Intersection of Post Road and Brookside Road
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A 44-year-old man was intoxicated early Saturday afternoon when he drove his SUV through a red traffic light and collided with another SUV, causing heavy damage to to both vehicles but no injuries, Darien police said.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Grace Farms Benefit Raises $1M, Half to Fight Slave Labor in World Construction Industry
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Grace Farms Foundation recently welcomed more than 300 human rights activists, scholars, acclaimed artists, art and culture influencers, and architecture and business leaders, to the Foundation’s fourth anniversary celebration.
Public Safety
Hardworking Thieves Open Lots of Unlocked Darien Vehicles, Drive Off With Four
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Twenty-one vehicles were entered overnight from Sunday to Monday, Nov. 3 to 4, and most of the owners of those were the lucky ones, because in most cases, nothing was taken. Three other cars in town were stolen on the same night — and a fourth, several days later.
That’s a total of 25 vehicles entered (24 in one night), that police are aware of.
Obituaries
Nicholas De Marco, 73, Served 35 Years on the Board of the Bowery Mission, Loved Cooking
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Nicholas J. De Marco died peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on Nov. 10. He was 73.
Public Safety
Anguilla Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Scott Hapgood [UPDATE]
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Prosecutors in Anguila announced Tuesday morning that they will ask for a bench warrant for Scott Hapgood’s arrest for failure to appear in court Monday.
Public Safety
Citing Fears for Safety and Fairness, Hapgood Refuses to Show Up for Anguilla Judicial Hearing
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Scott Hapgood decided not to go back to Anguilla for a pretrial court hearing, a spokesman for the Darien man said, because authorities on the Caribbean island would not guarantee his safety, because he might be jailed for a long time waiting trial and because the judicial authorities didn’t seem to be treating him fairly.
Obituaries
William Moore, 87, Founding Member of Darien Junior Football League, Avid Traveler, Loved Poker
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William Francis Moore, a resident of Darien for more than 48 years, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Jane by his side on Friday, Nov. 8. He was 87.
Letters to the Editor
Leaving Team Sports and Becoming Socially Isolated in College Contributes to Binge Drinking
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To The editor,
Did you know that one of the greatest predictors of binge drinking in college is participation in team sports in high school?
This fact is shocking to many parents in Darien when I have spoken this last year at the Darien schools.
Obituaries
Jennifer Moe, 90, Active Volunteer, Member of St Luke’s Parish
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Jennifer L. Moe, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to so many, died on Nov. 1 in Stamford Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. She was 90 years old.
Public Safety
Report: In Less Than 10 Minutes $700 in Tools Were Stolen From Unattended, Apparently Unlocked Vehicle
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Tools valued at $700 were stolen from the back seat of a vehicle parked, apparently unlocked, in front of a store Friday morning, Oct. 29, a man told police.
Obituaries
Sandra Carlson, 78, DHS Class of ’59, Loved Boating, Saw the Best in Everybody
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Sandra Wiley Carlson, 78, passed away in her home in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.
Healthy Living
Thank Veterans and Keep in Mind, Some Face the Challenges of Trauma and Addiction
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For veterans, many of the toughest battles are fought after returning home from war.
This Veterans Day, Mountainside treatment center in Wilton, urges people to not only give thanks to veterans for their service but also keep in mind the challenges that some of America’s heroes face in recovering from addiction and trauma.
Opinion
On Your Next Flight, Don’t Drink the Coffee, Tea or Unbottled Water: Cameron on Transportation
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You should never drink coffee or tea prepared on an airplane: You may get very sick.
Education
The Children’s School Hosts Open Houses Nov 15 and Dec 6
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The Children’s School, an independent primary school in Stamford serving children ages 3 to 8, will be hosting open houses on Friday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. and Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Public Safety
Purse and Wallet Stolen from Vehicle Overnight, Oct 27 to 28 on Walmsley Road
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A purse and wallet inside a vehicle, parked overnight on Oct. 27 to 28 outside 25 Walmsley Road, were both missing the next morning.