Obituaries
Wilson Hatchl, 90, Member of St Luke’s Parish, Active in Rowayton Community
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Wilson Hatchl passed away at Norwalk Hospital on Aug. 27. He was with family at the time of his passing.
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
Darien Library
Coming This Week to Darien Library: New Concert Series, Way for Kids to Learn Organizing, Flick on a Judge
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A new concert series begins, kids can learn a great organizing practice: bullet journaling, a movie about a current Supreme Court justice and more are coming this week at Darien Library.
Education
Meet the Class of 2031 as It Enters Kindergarten
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The new kindergarten class of “2031” began their 13-year journey with the Darien Public Schools on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Business
Attorney George Reilly, Former Darien Elected Official, Joins Rucci Law Group
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George A. Reilly, an attorney who has been active in town government and in local organizations for decades, has joined Rucci Law Group in Darien.
News
More Drones, Fewer Choppers for Eversource’s Aerial Inspections of Power Lines
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Fewer helicopters will be looming over Darien and other towns across the state as Eversource replaces much of their aerial inspections of power lines with inspections by drones, the electric utility says.
Transportation
Major, Multi-Year Interstate 95 Reconstruction in NY Along the Mile Closest to CT
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The so-called “last mile” of Interstate 95 in Westchester County nearest to Connecticut will undergo a massive “reconstruction” including road-widening, bridge replacements and other changes that can slow traffic into 2021, New York state officials have announced.
Business
Darien Restaurant Gets Lowest Health Rating — ‘C’ — in Latest Inspections
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One Darien restaurant received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in the most recently released town Health Department inspection reports.
Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
All-Day Music and More at Westport’s Blues, Views & BBQ Festival Saturday, Sunday
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Soulful, Southern-inspired food, music and family fun are happening at the 11th annual Blues Views & BBQ Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in downtown Westport.
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: Aug 23 to 30
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for Aug. 23 to 30, 2018:
Real Estate
Maple St House Sells for $856,000 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:
Parents & Kids
Workshop Series Coming at Darien YMCA on Mothers Parenting Daughters
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The Darien YMCA is hosting a transformative workshop series, “My Daughter, Myself: Giving My Daughter the Gift of a Fulfilling and Connected Life”.
This workshop will teach mothers of middle and high school girls the skills and tools to be a powerful resource for their daughters.
Education
First Day of School: Annual Royle Procession, Principals’ Messages to Students, Parents
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Darien’s first day of school started Thursday, including the traditional “Parade of Learners” at Royle School.
Also, the principals of Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School gave parents and students a preview of the 2018-2019 school year at their schools.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Spadtastics Perform Friday, Aug 31 in Fundraising Concert for Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
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Darien Summer Nights is hosting a special concert fundraiser on behalf of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, featuring the Spadtastics from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31 at Tilley Pond Park.
Education
Superintendent: All Darien Schools Ready for First Day, Even Fitch Academy
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Fitch Academy, the town’s alternative high school program, might not have its new location ready for the first day of school, district officials said just weeks ago, but it and every school in the district are now expected to start on time, ready for students, Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon said Tuesday night.
Animals
Third Sea Turtle Found Killed by Boat in Six Weeks: Maritime Aquarium Urges Caution
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With a third sea turtle killed by a boat in six weeks in Long Island Sound, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk again is urging boaters to slow down and be aware of these endangered animals.
Real Estate
July Real Estate Stats in Darien: Fewer Homes Sold, on Market Longer — But Prices Up: Farrell on Real Estate
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With summer winding down, but August not quite over, we can take a look at some July real estate numbers in Darien.
Education
Personal Budgeting Tips for Your Teens Before Sending Them Off to College
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When budgeting and planning for college, parents and students often focus on the major expenses such as tuition, room and board, meal plans, and dorm essentials.
Public Safety
Man, 29, Charged With Possessing Bags of Marijuana, Vials of THC Oil, Paraphernalia
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A 29-year-old man driving a car with windows tinted too much, and a cover over the back license plate tinted so much that it was unreadable, was pulled over by a Darien police officer, resulting in the man’s arrest on multiple charges related to marijuana possession, police said.
Maritime Aquarium
‘Snowflake’ the Albino Aligator, Along With Stuffed Animal Exhibit, Leaving Maritime Aquarium This Weekend
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With Labor Day bringing two special summer exhibits to an end, time is slipping away to see a rare albino alligator and for youngsters to give veterinary care to plush animals at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Obituaries
Darien Man, 55, Passes Away From Suspected Cardiac Arrest While Hiking With Family in Colorado
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Harry Amyotte, 55, of Darien, passed away Saturday from a possible heart attack while hiking in Colorado with his wife, daughter, son and son’s girlfriend, according to news reports and his daughter’s post on Facebook.
Obituaries
Angelo Russo, 101, Avid Gardener, Former Member of Fife and Drum Corps
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Angelo Russo passed away at home in Darien on August 25. He was 101 years old.
Darien Arts Center
Kids of Ages 8 to 15 Invited to Audition for ‘Broadway Beat’ Variety Show
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The Darien Arts Center is teaming up with the Open Arts Alliance to provide a unique performance opportunity for ages 8 to 15.
Broadway Beat, directed by Rocco Natale, executive director of the Open Arts Alliance, is a 30-minute variety show that will give every performer their moment to shine.
Obituaries
George Hickson, 90, Darien Teacher, Active in St John Church, Longtime Resident
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George Hickson, a resident of Darien since 1936, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at Norwalk Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Classes
Darien Arts Center’s New Middle School Theater Program Now Accepting Students
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Middle school students, ages 11 to 14, can register now for a new student-driven performance opportunity at the Darien Arts Center.
In Middle School Theatre Makers, young artists will collaborate to develop a script, design costumes and props and perform their very own play.