Darien Obituaries 2020
Darien Town Clerk Caryn Diller, 68, Striken by a Sudden Illness; Loved to Travel
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Darien Town Clerk Caryn Lynn Diller, died on Saturday, Nov. 14, at home surrounded by her family.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 14 to 21
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 14 to 21, 2021:
Get Help If You’re Struggling: Town, Community Fund Mail Out Links to Mental Health Resources — and Here’s More
Don’t let COVID-19 let you feel so down that it interferes with your ability to help yourself or others. Get help, now, and here are some first steps suggesting where you might go.
In an ongoing effort to help town residents with many of the emotional difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the town Human Services Department and the Community Fund of Darien have gathered links to resources and put the information both online and in postcards being sent to residents this week.
Here’s their joint announcement, with Web links, and Darienite.com has added further information below that:
Winter Storm Gail Makes Herself at Home in Darien; Remote School Classes, Town Hall Closed
With more snow expected to fall before 1 p.m. and possible wind gusts of up to 38 mph in Darien, Winter Storm Gail continues to get herself settled in, closing school buildings, the town library and Town Hall.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Nov 12 to 19
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Nov. 12 to 19, 2020:
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Worst Health Inspection Rating — ‘C’ — for Two Darien Establishments in Latest Reports
Darien History
Bicentennial Committee Wants Your Written Submissions for Time Capsule To Be Opened in 2070
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Be a part of Darien history! In conjunction with the Darien 2020 Bicentennial celebration, Darien is creating a Time Capsule to commemorate this year.
Members of the community will be invited to share a short, written reflection of the year 2020 to be included in the time capsule. The capsule will be opened in 50 years — in 2070.
Darien Real Estate 2020
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 29 to Nov 5
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2020:
Darien Obituaries 2020
Terri Marie Brode, Marathon Runner, Loved Family Vacations, Reading
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Terri Marie Brode died peacefully on Oct. 31 at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York, with her husband, Andrew, at her side, following complications from surgery.
Public Safety
After Highway Chase, Darien Police Arrest Two
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Police from Darien and state police pursued a suspicious vehicle on Interstate 95 Thursday afternoon and arrested the driver and one of the passengers, Darien police said.
Coronavirus 2020
Town, School Officials’ Update on Recent Spread of COVID-19 in Darien and Tips for Stopping It
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Dear Members of the Darien Community:
We hope this finds your family in good health as you face the challenges of living life during a pandemic. As COVID-19 cases increase across the state and in the town, the Town of Darien and the Darien Public Schools wish to share some reminders and practices designed to keep our community safe, to keep schools open, and to support our local businesses.
Darien Public Schools 2020-2021
Police Ask Drivers to Avoid Crowded Darien School Pickup/Drop-off Times and Spots
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“Extensive traffic delays continue to be problematic in and around Darien schools during drop-off and pickup times,” said a Darien Police Department announcement issued Wednesday afternoon.Anyone
Police are asking drivers to avoid the areas where cars line up, whenever possible.
Darien Driving While Intoxicated 2020
Police: DUI for Darien Driver, 20, After Her Vehicle Rolls Over With Passenger In It
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A 20-year-old Darien woman had been drinking before her vehicle rolled over in the front yard of her home, police said. Police did not say whether she or her passenger were injured, although they said the driver didn’t appear to be.
Darien Elections 2020
Town Issues Voting Guidelines for Election Day in Darien
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Darien town government issued information about what you need to know in order to vote this year, including COVID-19 guidelines, absentee ballot drop-off rules and polling locations and times.
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Candidates’ Answers to League of Women Voters Questionnaire
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The Darien League of Women Voters compiled this 2020 Voters’ Guide by questioning candidates for local, state and federal offices and compiling their answers.
Darien Real Estate 2020
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 22 to 29
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 22 to 29, 2020:
Healthy Living
Darien Health Department Announces Additional Flu Shot Day — Nov 5 — Appointment Needed
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If you didn’t get your flu shot yet, you can make an appointment for one on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Gymnasium, Darien Health Department announced Tuesday.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Winifred McGuinness Miekle, 81, Teacher in Darien, Danced on Ed Sullivan Show
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Winifred Anne Miekle nee McGuinness (“Wini”), 81, a Twyford, England resident, passed away unexpectedly in Winchester Hospital on Oct. 1.
Drinking in Darien 2020
Letter: Final ‘Our Darien’ Education Campaign on Underage Drinking Coming Soon
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To the editor:
Parenting can be very challenging and we all need support. Darien is very fortunate to have many caring adults and access to supportive youth organizations. As a member of the Thriving Youth Task Force, I am extremely proud of the work we have done to support and educate the Darien Community about the risks of underage drinking.
Darien Obituaries 2020
June Penn, 94, Active in Smith Alumnae Club, Junior League, Children’s Aid Society Fundraising
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June Craver Penn, 94, passed away peacefully on July 29, at her son’s home in Guilford.
Darien Obituaries 2020
David Driver Jr., 57, Former Darienite, Loved Gun Collecting, Boating, Wine and Travel
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On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, David J. Driver, Jr., loving husband and devoted father of two children, passed away at the age of 57 from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).
Darien Elections 2020
Still Time To Register as a Write-In Candidate for an Empty Seat on the 2020-2021 Representative Town Meeting
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As the Nov. 3 election draws closer, there is still time to register as a write-in candidate for one of the ten empty positions for the Darien Representative Town Meeting.
Coronavirus 2020
Forty More Darien High School Students Quarantined, as Is Holmes Principal [UPDATE 2]
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Update, 8:54 p.m. — Forty people at Darien High School are considered “close contacts” of one person who tested positive for COVID-19 and was last at Darien High School on Wednesday, Superintendent Alan Addley and Nurse Alicia Casucci said in an announcement to parents at about 6:30 p.m., Thursday.
Darien Real Estate 2020
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 15 to 22
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 15 to 22, 2020:
Darien Driving Under the Influence 2020
Police: Man, 23, Injured in Crash at Cemetery, Charged with DUI
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A car’s bumper ended up between headstones and the driver ended up in a hospital after a one-car crash at St. John’s Cemetery on Oct. 7, police said.
The driver, 23, was later released from the hospital, arrested on a DUI charge and will end up in court.
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Travelers Coming to CT Can Get Tested Instead of Quarantining: — If They Do It the Right Way
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If you do it the right way — take the approved COVID-19 tests, fill out the right forms and send them to the right state authorities — you can come to Connecticut (or come back if you’re returning) without having to quarantine.
Darien Health Director David Knauf sent out this news release to help people understand the rules:
Darien Domestic Incident 2020
Three Recent Domestic Incidents in Darien Result in Charges
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Three domestic incidents over the course of five days earlier this month resulted in police charging three people with disorderly conduct, police said. None of the incidents are related and no arrests resulted.
Local Artists Invited to Submit Work by Oct 29 To Become Exhibiting Members of Rowayton Arts Center
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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) will review artwork by local artists who wish to become exhibiting members Oct. 30, 2020.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Selectman Sarah Neumann Supports State Rep Matt Blumenthal for Re-Election
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To the editor:
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, a Stamford native who represents the 147th District, is up for reelection this fall. Matt has military experience and a legal background which give him a unique perspective in Hartford.