Obituaries
Edwin Ferree, 90, Former Darien Resident, Active in St Paul’s Episcopal Church
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Edwin Hollis Ferree, 90, passed away on Sept. 1.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Dec 15 to 29
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate in the two weeks from Dec. 15 to 29, 2022:
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:
Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
The Swap Shop at the Darien Transfer Station and Recycling Center is opening Monday for the first time since the pandemic closed it, town officials have announced, and they’ve explained why the shop won’t be open on Saturdays yet.
More Headlines
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 and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 8 to 15
Obituaries
Jeffrey Mucciolo, Former Darien Resident, Worked in Advertising, Played in Bands
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Jeffrey W. Mucciolo of White Plains passed away suddenly on Aug. 31 in Clermont, FL.
Music
Exit Ramp Band Performs Friday Night in Darien Summer Nights Concert
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The Darien Summer Nights 2018 free concert series isn’t over just because Labor Day arrived: The area band Exit Ramp will perform outdoors from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7 at Grove Street Plaza.
Community Organizations
Darien League of Women Voters Dinner and Presentation: ‘Myth Busting: Immigration Today’
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The Darien League of Women Voters will open its fall season with a dinner and presentation by Aleksandr (Alex) Troyb on the topic, “Myth Busting: Immigration Today.”
Darien Library
‘RBG’ Movie About Ruth Bader Ginsberg Friday Night at Darien Library
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Darien Library’s Friday Night Feature, “RBG,” is a documentary about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The movie will be shown at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Obituaries
Richard Kimball Sr, 88, Founded Asset Management Firm, Loved Sailing, Skiing, Furniture Making
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Richard Ayer Kimball Sr. died on Sept. 1 at the age of 88 in Ft. Myers, FL, surrounded by his immediate family.
Darien Library
Darien Library Teen Advisory Board Is Looking for New Members
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Darien Library would like teenagers from Grades 8 to 12 to consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets with the teen services librarian once a month to discuss all things teen for Darien Library.
Public Safety
Police: Mother Tells Estranged Father He Can’t Stay, But He Finds a Way — Until the Cops Arrive
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A 27-year-old man was allowed to stay with the mother of his two children on Allen O’Neill Drive, but when he was told to leave, he managed to find his way back into the home, and then called police to protect him from being evicted “without due process,” he said, according to the police account.
Police had a different idea about how due process would work in this situation.
Obituaries
Thomas Hagopian, 59, Launched ESPN.com Website, Avid Golfer
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Thomas L. Hagopian, 59, of Darien died peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 27, following a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.
Public Safety
Police: Man Hit the Mother of His Children While She Had Them in Her Arms
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While the mother of his two children had them in her arms, a 35-year-old Darien father punched those arms, making the argument between the parents physical, according to Darien police, who arrested the man.
Police said the woman was not injured by the punching.
Charity Events and Opportunities
‘DNR’ Band Performs at Levitt Pavilion, With Bonus: Westport EMS Open House
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Fairfield County’s (almost) all -physician rock band plays an infectious mix of rock, Motown, oldies, and contemporary hits. Celebrate the life-saving acts these heroes perform on a daily basis and recognize and remember the sacrifices they make.
Public Safety
How a Cup of Coffee Wound Up Costing $1,000 — and Maybe $4,000 More — for a Darien Woman
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A 38-year-old Darien woman told police on Saturday that her $200 wallet, containing $800, apparently was stolen from her purse when she went to Starbucks and bought a cup of coffee.
News
Police: Arrest and $100,000 Bond for Man Texting Threat to Someone in Florida
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A 28-year-old Darien man told town police he did send threatening texts that had been passed on to authorities, but he said he was drunk at the time and wasn’t serious.
Police evidently were: They not only arrested him, but set the bond at $100,000, which the man didn’t pay. His court date is Tuesday (today). The man spent the long weekend in jail.
Government & Politics
Public Hearing Next Monday on Parking Regulations
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The Darien Board of Selectmen will receive public comment on proposed changes to parking regulations on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at 8 p.m. in Town Hall, Room 206.
Obituaries
Felipe Santiago, 72, Worked 30 Years for Darien Town Government
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Felipe Santiago, 72, beloved husband of Fanny Villacreses Santiago of Norwalk, passed away on Aug. 31 at Bridgeport Hospital.
Government & Politics
Nighttime Work on Interstate 95 From Darien to Greenwich, Tuesday to Thursday, Sept 4 to 6
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Lanes will be closed at spots in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien on Interstate 95 for three nights this week, Tuesday through Thursday, for bridge inspections and maintenance work, the state Department of Transportation announced.
Daytime work on the highway is also scheduled for stretches in Greenwich and Norwalk this week.
Charity Events and Opportunities
You Can Honor Veterans Buried in Darien With a Wreath: Collection Starts Sept 29
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Fundraising starts late this month to decorate graves of veterans in Darien. It costs $15 for each wreath placed on a grave during the annual December ceremony. You can also contribute to the Darien project online right now.
Last year, wreaths covered all 2,184 graves in the veterans section at Spring Grove.
Darien Arts Center
Darien Arts Center Appoints New Visual Arts Director
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The Darien Arts Center has named Emily Altman as its new Visual Arts Director. She will oversee visual arts programs for both adults and children.
News
Jets With Faster, Longer Flights Seem the Way of the Future: Cameron on Transportation
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I hate to fly, but I have to, sometimes. Sure, I can tolerate a trans-con to California in business or first class. My wife and I once flew to Japan on a surprisingly tolerable 10-hour flight that just felt like a really long day.
Obituaries
Margot Kalaizes, 90, Worked Many Years at Halfway House Restaurant in Darien
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Margot Cocolis Kalaizes passed away on Sept 1. She was 90.
Business
Darien Sport Shop to Donate Part of Sales to Family & Children’s Agency of Norwalk
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From mid-August through the end of September, Darien Sport Shop will donate 5 percent of sales in their children’s department to Family & Children’s Agency as part of their “Back to … Community” promotion.
Books & Authors
New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast to Speak Nov 7 at SilverSource Lunch
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Roz Chast, author and renowned cartoonist for “The New Yorker,” will bring her story to life through humor at the SilverSource Benefit Luncheon planned for Nov. 7 at Serafina at the Italian Center in Stamford.
Art Exhibits
Works by Artist Kim Lagana on Display at Atria Darien in September, Reception on Thursday
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Atria Darien will be showing the work of Kim Lagana during the month of September and host an opening reception welcoming the public on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Classes
New Classes Offered This Fall at Darien Arts Center, and You Can Register Now
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Darien Arts Center is offering some new classes this fall, and registration is now open for educational programs in dance, visual arts, music, theater and martial arts, along with special events and community theater produced by DAC Stage.