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.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Jan 5 to 12
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 5 to 12, 2023:
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
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.
Darien Depot
Registration Starts for Cops and Kids Adventures Program — Deadline is Sept 7
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Registration has begun for the “Cops and Kids Adventures” program, where Darien police officers and kids have fun “adventures” together and and come up with a community-service project. The activities are meant to help build relationships.
Public Safety
Police: Darien Man, Seemingly Intoxicated, Throws Milk, Threatens Others in Angry Argument
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An intoxicated 28-year-old Darien man got into an argument with at least two other people in his household who objected to him bringing a gallon of milk to the second floor of their home.
Public Safety
One Moped Stolen From Noroton Heights Station Monday, Another From Darien Station Wednesday
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Two mopeds were reported stolen within three days of each other last week, one on Monday at the Noroton Heights Railroad Station, the other on Wednesday at the Darien Railroad Station.
Community Organizations
Community Fund of Darien Gives $34K to Stamford Homeless Shelter That Serves Darien
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Pacific House received a $34,000 grant from the Community Fund of Darien to support the organization’s efforts to provide safe shelter to homeless men while getting them back to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: Aug 16 to 23
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for Aug. 16 to 23, 2018:
Opinion
End the Summer With a Daytrip to the Danbury Railway Museum
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Looking for a summer day trip to find some fun that will teach your kids about transportation? Just hop a Metro-North train (or drive, if you must) to the Danbury Railway Museum.
Animals
Maritime Aquarium Asks Boaters to Beware of Sea Turtles After Two Killed in Long Island Sound
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With two sea turtles killed in Long Island Sound by propellers this summer, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is asking boaters to slow down and be aware of these endangered animals.
Classes
New Playwriting Workshop Offered by Darien Arts Center: Starts Sept 20
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Adult students will be inspired to shape their ideas and start, rewrite or complete their scripts with internationally produced playwright Jason Pizzarello, in the new Playwriting Workshop at the Darien Arts Center.
Education
Greenwich Assistant Principal Takes Darien Special Ed Teaching Job at Tokeneke School
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An assistant principal at North Mianus School in Greenwich has accepted a special education teaching position at Tokeneke Elementary School.
Transportation
Noroton Heights Railroad Station Platform Near Building Closed for Replacement Project
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Part of the northern platform at Noroton Heights station is closed to pedestrian traffic due to the ongoing platform replacement project, Metro-North announced.
The closure started on Wednesday (the announcement went out Friday night).
Music
Tickets Still Available for Melissa Etheridge Concert in Westport Saturday Night
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Tickets are still available for Melissa Etheridge’s outdoor concert tonight, Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Westport. They are expected to sell out, organizers say.
Healthy Living
Household Hazardous Waste Can Be Dropped Off in Norwalk Until 2 PM Saturday, Aug 25
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You can drop off household hazardous waste in Norwalk today, Saturday, Aug. 25, but only until 2 p.m.
Public Safety
You Can Now TEXT to 911 in Connecticut, But Don’t Use It If You Don’t Have To
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A new service allows you to send a text message rather than call 911 in an emergency, including when a voice call may not be safe, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced on Thursday.
Music
‘Sweet Remains’ Performs Levitt Pavilion’s Last Free Outdoor Concert of the Season Sunday Night in Westport
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The Sweet Remains’ free outdoor concert in Westport from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 is the last remaining concert of this summer’s Levitt Pavilion series — but it promises to be sweet.
Education
Interim Superintendent Announces Guidance Dept Personnel Changes for Grades 6 to 12
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Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon has announced the appointment of Meghan Emanuelson, a guidance counselor, as interim director of guidance for both Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School. Landon also announced three other personnel moves related to Emanuelson’s promotion:
Business
Darien Restaurant, Supermarket Each Get Lowest Health Rating — ‘C’ — in Latest Inspections
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A Darien restaurant and a supermarket in town each received a “C” rating (the worst) in the six most recent health inspection reports released by the Darien Health Department.
Each of the other four food-serving establishments, received “B” ratings in the inspections that took place from Aug. 17 to 22. None received an “A.”
Real Estate
Noroton Ave House Goes for $1.5 Million 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:
Art Exhibits
Irony Overload: Clock Stops For Opening Art Exhibit Called ‘Drip Drop, Tick Tock’ — After Sprinklers Activated
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The name of the ‘Drip-Drop, Tick-Tock’ exhibit at Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport went beyond irony and well into eerie coincidence when sprinklers were activated and, you might say, the “clock stopped” on the exhibit opening, which will be postponed for two years.
At this rate, it’s probably fortunate that “Boom Boom” wasn’t part of the exhibit’s name.
Business
Double Exposure Consignment Shop Moves, Old Space To Become a 3-Month Pop Up Shop
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Due to the pending demolition of two prime retail blocks in downtown Darien, Double Exposure Consignment Boutique has found a new home.
Education
Hindley Principal DJ Collela Goes On Leave — No Reason Given to Parents
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DJ Collela, the Hindley School principal since 2016, is on leave for “the beginning of the 2018-19 school year,” Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon said in a letter dated Aug. 17 to parents at the school. Julie Droller has been named interim principal.
News
Hosting an Outdoor Party Before the End of Summer? Make It an Opportunity To Get Energy Efficient
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Summer is the best time for get-togethers with family and friends. So, if it’s your turn to host, don’t miss out on energy savings opportunities that are as close as your deck or backyard.
Business
Former Stamford Twin Rinks Manager Sentenced After Stealing Almost $500K from the Business
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A 55-year-old Shelton man who worked as a manager at Stamford Twin Rinks, just over the border from Darien, was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to 21 months in prison after stealing almost half a million dollars from the business. He also was ordered to make full restitution to the business.