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Aquarion Water Company today announced a water main cleaning project along certain streets in the company’s Darien system.
The project is scheduled to take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Sunday, April 28, through Friday, May 3, the utility announced on Wednesday.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien, Rowayton and Wilson Point real estate from May 18 to 25, 2023:
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:
A male thief recently entered the meat section of Stop & Shop in the Goodwives Shopping Center, put items in a bag and left without paying, a store detective told Darien police.
From an inspiring documentary screening, to spring-themed crafts for teens, to author visits and more, Darien Library wants to help you celebrate our green Earth.
A 42-year-old Darien woman was “stumbling” into her vehicle and had trouble opening the front door in a parking lot on Heights Road, Darien police say they were told late Saturday night.
Police responded to the report of a possibly intoxicated driver, and when she drove to Hecker Avenue, police stopped her car. She was charged with driving while under the influence.
A retail marijuana seller has just received approval by the Stamford Planning Board to open a store on Route 1 at the Stamford-Darien border, where the Boatyard BBQ & Grill is now located, First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said in an announcement issued Wednesday.
The Stamford Zoning Board will schedule a date for a public hearing.
The Community Fund of Darien invites the community to celebrate 39 Darien residents who are being recognized Tuesday, April 30, for their outstanding volunteer efforts.
Warren Francis Mathews, 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.
In an upcoming Shart Tank-style event at Fairfield University, $30,000 will be awarded in seed grants to some of five competing teams to help them expand their startups.
This year’s annual Fairfield StartUp Showcase, on Thursday, April 25, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on the Fairfield University campus. The event is free and open to the public.
If you like Trivia and can form a team of at least two family members, friends or anyone good at trivia games, you’re invited to “Trivia for a Cause” night at The Goose restaurant on Tuesday, April 30.
Lots of transportation related stories to catch up with, so here goes:
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from April 4 to 11, 2024:
Sage Tower Mumma, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after an extended illness.
New principals, including one who is leaving his post as a superintendent of a Connecticut school district, have been appointed to two Darien elementary schools — Ox Ridge School and Hindley School. Each appointment is effective July 1.
Chris Melillo, appointed to run Ox Ridge School, is leaving his current position as Newtown superintendent of schools.
Ross Cooper, an educator with experience teaching in and administering elementary schools, research into technology in education and the author of two books on “project based learning,” has been appointed the next principal of Hindley School, effective July 1.
It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Sellon Hardy, 89, announce that Gloria passed on March 17, 2024, in Darien after a long battle with dementia.
A verbal altercation between a landlord and his tenant was videotaped and witnessed by a third party on April 7, resulting in an arrest on disorderly conduct and second-degree threatening charges, Darien police said.
Charles Louis Hildreth passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2024. Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend.
How old is “too old to drive”? None of us are getting any younger, but when is it time to hang up our keys for our sake and that of others?
Robert Woodhull Hopkins, 95, passed away Saturday, April 6, at Stamford Hospital.
On Monday, April 1 and again on the following Thursday, wallets were stolen from the purses of shoppers at Trader Joe’s in Darien and used at stores in the SoNo Collection in Norwalk, Darien police said.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from March 28 to April 4, 2024:
Thomas William Taylor Sr., a 45 year resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024.
Step into the enchanting world of celestial wonders as the moon gracefully obscures the sun in a rare celestial dance. Join us in the Darien Library Courtyard for an unforgettable viewing experience of the upcoming total eclipse!
As of late afternoon on Monday, a week before the event, there were still 101 spots left for those who register (you’ll get free eclipse glasses, one per registered person). Registration ends at 2 p.m. on the day of the eclipse, but you may have to go on the waiting list well before that.
For National Library Workers Day, Darien Library is giving recognition to a library employee in Darien — Book Groups Coordinator Marianne Paterniti, who’s been with the library for almost 40 years.
With the sad news out of Baltimore this week about the collapse of the Key Bridge, I thought we’d reprise a story I wrote awhile back about New York City’s iconic George Washington bridge.
To the editor:
On Tuesday, April 9, the Board of Education will have a preliminary discussion of a healthy school start time. The reality is that the 7:40 a.m. DHS start time trails the national average of 8:04 a.m., as well as our peers in Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, and Wilton, among others. These towns saw the science and took action to prioritize the health and well-being of their teens, some as many as 20 years ago.