Darien Obituaries 2021
Janet Thomson, 91, Performed With Troupers Opera Company, Then in Darien
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Janet Elizabeth Thomson, 91, died on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 11 to 18
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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 Rings the Alarm: It’s Running Toward a Fiscal Cliff
The MTA, parent of Metro-North, did something rare last week: They told us the unvarnished truth.
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
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.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 10 to 17
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:
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Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
This Book Club Hits Close to Home: With New Canaan Author’s Novel on Parents,Teens, Drinking
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 15 to 22
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 18 to 24
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 11 to 18, 2021:
Darien Obituaries 2021
Nancy Jordan, 72, Supply Chain Planner, Devout Catholic, Loved Cooking
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Breaking the hearts of family and friends, Nancy Marie Jordan (formerly Leone) of Southington passed away on Nov. 17, 2021. She was 72.
Christmas 2021
Rowayton Gardeners Online Xmas Market Thru Sunday, Nov 28, In-Person Pickups Dec 4
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Ready to start your holiday shopping? The Rowayton Gardeners is online now with their second “Virtually Yours” online store.
More than 175 items will be offered for sale, including festive gifts and unique ornaments, fresh bundled greens and our designer-quality wreaths are ready for purchase online now and through Sunday, Nov. 28.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Dazzling December Shopping Night at Everything Is Rosey Supports YW’s Parent Awareness Programs
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YWCA of Darien/Norwalk’s annual Dazzling December shopping event, a fun and festive evening celebrating the upcoming holiday season, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9 at Everything is Rosey in Darien.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Cheri Scheckler, 64, Animal Lover, Red Door Spas National Training Director
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Cheri Scheckler, née Boyd, age 64, died on Nov. 12, 2021, in her home in Port Charlotte, Florida, surrounded by her husband and family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Public Safety
More Unlocked Vehicles Entered Around Town Last Friday/Saturday Night, Nov 19 to 20
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Some thieves who go into unlocked cars aren’t afraid to branch out and enter a garage when a garage door opener is found in the vehicle, as happened overnight from Friday to Saturday on Holly Lane.
The incident was one of four reported the same day, after in the latest spate of overnight entries into unlocked vehicles in Darien. Here’s how police described each incident, all of which took place on nearby streets:
First Selectman Code Red Message 2021
‘Noteworthy Uptick’ in COVID-19 in Darien as Booster Shots and Kids’ Vaccinations Continue
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First Selectman Monica McNally provided a short update on “a noteworthy uptick” of COVID-19 cases in town, discussed how they seem to be spreading, asked people to be careful during Thanksgiving gatherings and gave information on when booster shots and flu shots are available in Town Hall.
Theft from a Landscaper 2021
For the Third Time in Nine Days, Leaf Blowers Stolen While Landscapers Worked
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For the third time in nine days, a thief took a leaf blower from a landscaper as the landscaper was working outside a house in Darien, according to police.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Joseph Pereira, 77, DHS Class of ’63, Little League Coach, Loved Golf, Bowling, Military History
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Joseph S. Pereira passed away at home unexpectedly on Nov. 17, 2021, with his loving wife, Barbara, by his side. He was 77.
Public Safety
More Thefts of Checks: Two From a Home Mailbox, Two Others Mailed from Inside the Post Office
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Thefts from home mailboxes and from the mailboxes inside the Darien Post Office have continued, with two victims reporting incidents to police, one on Thursday; the other, Friday.
Public Safety
Juvenile-Level Vandalism Found at Tilley Pond Park Saturday Morning
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Parents, where were your kids last Friday night?
Vandalism in the form of spray-painted insults was found at Tilley Pond Park on Saturday morning.
Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely — Advice from Darien Health Department
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Some advice on keeping your Thanksgiving food healthy — information passed on by Mindy Chambrelli, a registered sanitarian at Darien Health Department:
Last year, more than 46 million turkeys were carved and eaten at Thanksgiving. Turkey is typically accompanied by a host of side dishes and desserts, making the Thanksgiving meal by far one of the largest meals most people will cook all year. Please do so safely and remember NO need to wash the bird, place it directly into the roasting pan!
Community Organizations
Methodist Family Center Preschool Collects Record-Breaking Amount in Annual Food Drive for P2P
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A record-breaking 300 canned and dry goods were collected for Person-to-Person’s pantry at the recent “Thanksgiving Sing” at the Methodist Family Center Preschool.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Ronald Lane, 67, a Mechanic at Bianco & Gilman in Darien in 1970s, Loved Animals, ‘Peanuts’ Characters
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Ronald Lee Lane, 67, died Nov. 18, 2021 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Community Organizations
At Home In Darien Annual Meeting Dec 10 Features State Attorney General William Tong
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The Annual Meeting of At Home In Darien will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, with state Attorney General William Tong the featured guest speaker.
The meeting will take place in the Community Room at Darien Library. The public is invited to attend virtually and learn more about At Home In Darien and its services.
Cameron on Transportation
The World is Changing Pretty Abruptly, and Transportation Issues Along With It
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Don’t look now, but we’re making history. The changing forces now at work in our society, including our transportation network, will have a profound effect on our lives for decades to come.
Christopher Lyons
DHS Senior Tripp Lyons Given Good Citizen Award by Daughters of the American Revolution Darien Chapter
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Darien High School student Christopher “Tripp” Lyons has been honored with the 2021-2022 Good Citizen Award by the Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Baywater Properties 2021
Baywater Properties Opens a New Chapter: Describes Staff Expansion, Plans Groundbreaking Ceremony Monday
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Days before the Monday groundbreaking ceremony for The Corbin District redevelopment downtown, Baywater Properties on Saturday formally announced the expansion and reallocation of members of its business’ staff as a result of the project.
The Baywater team now includes Kate Perez and Marysa Fiorita, who will directly work on The Corbin Project, as well as Gary Hock will work with some other Baywater properties, allowing Doug Craybas, Baywater’s head of construction, to focus on the construction of The Corbin District.
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Former Darien Eagle Scout Matthew Gentile Receives Award Sunday from National Association
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Darien High School graduate Matthew Gentile will be awarded the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association on Sunday at the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin.
Gentile is an engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and is part of the Mars Rover Mission team. He was a scout in Troop 35 Darien when he became an eagle scout in 2010.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Mary Evans, 88, Former Darien Resident, Loved Cars, Hunting for Antiques
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Mary Estelle Shelley Evans, 88, died Nov. 2, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Lake Helen, Florida.
Mountain Bike Reported Stolen From Driveway of Tokeneke Road Home
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A custom mountain bike was reported stolen on Thursday, Nov. 11, from the driveway of a home Tokeneke Road.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Sharon Joy Workman, 91, Journalist, Military Intelligence Analyst, Earned Three Master’s Degrees
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Sharon Joy Workman died peacefully on Nov. 8 at her residence at the Edgehill Retirement Community in Stamford surrounded by her children. She was 91.
Public Safety
Epidemic of Check Thefts in Town from Outdoor Mailboxes, Even Ones Outside the Post Office
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Seven victims reported the theft of checks mailed from mailboxes in Darien, including mailboxes outside the Post Office — and in one case, a paycheck that was mailed to a town resident — the victims told police on Nov. 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 11.