Business
Construction Equipment Trailer Stolen on Old Kings Hwy North
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A construction company’s trailer, used for equipment, was stolen from a job site at 187 Old Kings Hwy. North, police were told Friday morning.
New Grand Central Madison Finally Open, at Quite a Cost
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Grand Central Madison, the new train station bored into the rock beneath Grand Central Terminal, is finally open.
When it’s fully operational it’s expected to serve 160,000 daily Long Island Rail Road riders. And by freeing up space at Penn Station (once dominated by LIRR), some Metro-North trains will be able to terminate there instead of at GCT.
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
Healthy Living
Bike Safety ‘Roundup’ Saturday With Bike Checkups, Fun, Free Helmets
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A Bike Safety “Roundup” for kids and families on Saturday, Aug. 18 will feature bike checks, bike helmet checks, and certificates of completion for participants. There will be plenty of free giveaways, opportunities to touch a truck and refreshments will be served.
Business
Pure Barre Darien Relocates from Noroton Heights Shopping Center to 1958 Post Road
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Pure Barre Darien, part of the largest and most established barre concept in North America, is pleased to announce the opening of it’s new location at 1958 Post Road in Darien.
Healthy Living
Protect Yourself and Your Family From Diseases With These Vaccination Shots
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You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books — but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vaccines at your next doctor’s visit.
Obituaries
Herman ‘Karl’ Day Jr., 82, Green Beret With a Bronze Star Who Rededicated His Life at a Retreat in Darien
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Herman E. “Karl” Day, Jr., 82, of Greer, SC, passed away on June 22.
Karl was born in Flint, MI, to Herman Eugene and Florence Ford Day. In 1957, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a devotion to America and a zest for life.
Obituaries
Barbara Hoehn, 94, Longtime Darien Resident, Passionate Artist
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Barbara Hoehn, a longtime resident of Darien, passed away on July 19. She was 94 years old.
Public Safety
Three Vehicles Within Three Blocks of Each Other Entered Overnight Thursday to Friday
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Overnight Thursday to Friday, Aug. 2 to 3, three unlocked vehicles parked outside homes in Noroton were entered, two on Garden City Road and a third just three blocks away on Crimmins Road, police said.
Music
Quebec Band ‘Les Grands Hurleurs’ Performs 8 PM Thursday at Levitt Pavilion
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Les Grands Hurleurs performs a free, outdoor concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Public Safety
Window Broken, Purse Stolen from SUV Sunday Afternoon in Darien YMCA Parking Lot
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A window was smashed and a purse containing a checkbook and credit cards was stolen from the center console of an SUV parked Sunday afternoon at the Darien YMCA, police were told.
Community Organizations
You Can Take a Tour of Grace Farms on Wednesday or Saturday, Aug 8 or 11
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Grace Farms Foundation in northern New Canaan offers 90-minute tours of its extensive landscaped grounds and distinctive architecture, with the latest tours scheduled for this Wednesday and Saturday. The cost is $25.
Charity Events and Opportunities
You Can Support Kids in Military Families With School Supplies Drive Thru Aug 9
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In addition to Darien Human Services Department’s back-to-school donation drive for Darien school kids from Aug 13 to 30, and the United Church of Rowayton’s drive (through Aug. 15), for area school kids, there’s a third donation drive, this one for children with parents in the military.
Music
Incendio Performs ‘World Guitar’ Tuesday at Levitt Pavilion
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Incendio performs a free outdoor concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Business
Eversource Helicopter Over Darien for Inspections Sometime From Monday, Aug 6 to to Aug 17
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Eversource is conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment in Connecticut towns, including Darien.
Weather-permitting, these aerial inspections will start Monday, August 6 and continue through August 17. They will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Government & Politics
Need to Deal With a Parking Ticket? Go to Town Hall, Not Police HQ to Pay, or Go Online
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If you need to pay your Darien parking ticket, you should now go to Town Hall or mail it to Town Hall, not Police Headquarters.
Arts & Entertainment
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet Performs Sunday, Aug 5 at Levitt Pavilion
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Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet performs from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Art Exhibits
At Darien Library This Coming Week: Workshops, Concerts, Art, Film, Book Discussions, Legos
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Coming to Darien Library: Terrarium workshop, Mil’s Trills concert, art exhibit, the amazing Bryson Lang performs, the film “The Rider,” and a mystery for junior detectives.
Sports
Chelsea Piers Starts Field Hockey Program with 18-Year DHS Coach Mo Minicus
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Mo Minicus, head field hockey coach at Darien High School for 18 years, has been named one of two coaches of a field hockey program starting up this September at Chelsea Piers, the Stamford sports complex a mile from Darien.
Obituaries
Louis Maynard, 77, Owned Viva Zapata Restaurant in Westport, Former Darien Resident
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Louis A. Maynard, 77, of Portsmouth, NH died Aug. 1, 2018 at the Clipper Harbor Health Care Center.
Arts & Entertainment
Ranky Tanky Performs Saturday at Levitt Pavilion in Westport
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Ranky Tanky, a widely praised jazz/gospel/R&B group, performs from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport.
Maritime Aquarium
Maritime Aquarium Just Added ‘Just Add Water’ Permanent Exhibit, Featuring Land Animals
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Trace a path from desert to rain forest, and meet animals of those environments — such as quail, an owl, macaws, reptiles, monkeys, a porcupine and skunk — in “Just Add Water,” a new permanent exhibit now open in the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Obituaries
Rose Weldon, 75, Teacher, Co-owner of Heights Hardware
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Rose K. Weldon, of Stamford passed away peacefully on her 75th birthday Aug. 2 at Greenwich Hospital.
Art Exhibits
SoNo Arts Festival, Weekend of Aug 4 to 5: Musical Performances, 125 Artisans, Puppet Parade, Kids Activities
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The SoNo Arts Festival returns to historic South Norwalk on Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Admission to the Arts Festival is free.
Community Organizations
Trustees of Andrew Shaw Scout Cabin Raising Funds to Replace It, Town Officials Reviewing Plans
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Built in 1998, the current Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin on West Avenue has structural problems, and the foundation that runs the cabin for boy scouts and cub scouts in town has plans to replace it with a larger building.