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The Darien Chamber of Commerce will hold its Sidewalk Sales on Thursday through Saturday, July 14 to 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event will take place rain or shine.
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.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:
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.
Geraldine “Gerry” Marshall, age 85, died peacefully on February 11, 2022, in her residence at Sunrise Senior Living in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Souren Richard Nepola, 72, of New Britain, Connecticut, and formerly of Darien, Stamford and New Canaan, passed away on April 7, 2022, in New Haven.
John M. Callagy died on April 28 of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 77. He had been a member of the Darien Board of Finance.
Jeffrey Steven Teare, 60, of Wesley Chapel, Florida and formerly of Darien, Trumbull and Newtown, passed away on May 2, 2022, surrounded by all who loved him.
You can help get food to people nearby who could really use a hand. Use yours to fill a bag and leave it for letter carriers next Saturday.
One of nature’s oldest – but diminishing – beach mating rituals is about to begin its annual springtime cycle, and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk needs volunteers to help document it.
This Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Hindley Happening fair will be — gotta say it: happening — at Hindley School at the corner of Nearwater Lane and the Post Road in Noroton.
Expect heavy traffic, Darien police are reminding drivers.
New Canaan police say residents in that town reported a black bear Tuesday morning, just north of the Merritt Parkway in the area of Old Stamford Road (Route 106), which becomes Hoyt Street in Darien.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from April 28 to May 5, 2022:
After a two-year hiatus, the Hindley Happening carnival is taking place on Saturday, May 7, with rides, fun food, and games where you and your kids can win tickets for prizes, the Hindley PTO announced.
Darien police gave out this information on the latest thefts of catalytic converters in town. One theft occurred in the victim’s driveway on Noroton Avenue; the other, in the parking lot for Darien Post Office.
A 43-year-old Darien woman was arrested on a warrant on April 24 after she “became physical” with a police officer who arrived at her home in response to her report of a domestic incident, police said.
Clifford W. DeForest, 91, of Darien passed away on May 2 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
As our Connecticut legislators wrap up their “short session” this week, it’s time to assess their work: things accomplished, mixed messages sent and issues left unresolved.
James R. Hock, 55, died Monday morning April 4, 2022 at his home in Hartland, Vermont.
The driver of a green 2017 Range Rover parked it outside his friends house on Hoyt Street, just south of Camp Avenue, at 1:03 p.m., Sunday, April 17. By 1:55 p.m., the vehicle had been stolen.
Walter Otto Lindecke, 94, of Wilton died peacefully on March 8.
A police officer patrolling the Post Road at 4:02 a.m. saw a white van, without any lights on, backing up into the back of Nino’s Restaurant at 390 Post Road, police said. That, with other information, resulted in the arrests of two men accused of trying to steal used cooking oil.
Actor and author Julianna Margulies will visit the Darien Community Association on Tuesday, May 10 , to celebrate the paperback release of her memoir, “Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.”
A 51-year-old woman, found in a car with heavy front-end damage on the side of the Post Road at 3:12 a.m. was charged with driving while under the influence, police said.
In honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Carolyn Eddie and her fabulous supporting crew cordially invite you to a Royal Afternoon Tea on Friday, May 20 at the Darien Community Association.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from April 21 to 28:
A man assaulted another male (police didn’t say whether the victim was a man or boy) in front of a house on Hecker Avenue after following the victim off a Post Road bus, then up the street past Darien Police Headquarters, police said.
When the victim broke free and entered the unlocked back door of the house, the man forced the door open, punched the victim and stole some cash from his pocket, the victim told police. The victim had injuries on his face and an arm, but he declined medical attention
Lois Boots Berry died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on April 21. She was 90.