Letters to the Editor
Former Selectman: GOP Candidates for Board Have Experience, Strong Record of Service to Darien
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To the editor:
Please support candidates Monica McNally, Jon Zagrodzky and Marcy Minnick for the Darien Board of Selectmen.
Darien Seniors Invited to Apply for Free Leaf-Raking and Snow-Shoveling Services
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Fall leaf-raking and winter snow-shoveling services are available for Darien seniors again this year, At Home In Darien announced.
Darien Police Announce Traffic Restrictions on Two Darien Streets
Darien police have announced parking restrictions on two Darien streets in connection with redevelopment projects — one in downtown Darien and another in Noroton Heights.
UPDATE: Parking Permits SOLD OUT for July 15 Darien Fireworks
UPDATE: Thursday, July 8 — All parking permits have already been sold for Darien’s fireworks display on July 15 at the high school campus, the town government Twitter account announced at 8:38 this morning.
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.
More Headlines
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 10 to 17
Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
This Book Club Hits Close to Home: With New Canaan Author’s Novel on Parents,Teens, Drinking
Books & Authors
Read Elizabeth Kolbert’s ‘Under a White Sky’ and Discuss It With the Author
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What’s better than a night under a starry sky, by a warm fire, with great food and a good book?
Darien Library, Barrett Bookstore, Darien Land Trust, and Darien Nature Center are excited to host a unique book group for Under a White Sky by Elizabeth Kolbert. Join Kiera Parrott, director of Darien Library, at the Darien Nature Center on Oct. 28 for an enlightening discussion.
Letters to the Editor
Selectman David Martin: Sarah Neumann Has Been Dedicated and Worked Actively for the Town
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To the editor:
I am writing to urge Darien residents to vote for Sarah Neumann for the Board of Selectmen for Darien. Now more than ever Darien needs leaders focused on understanding how issues affect residents and businesses, who do the hard work to know the details and history of any issue. Sarah is that person.
Darien Veterans
Darien Veteran Street Sign on Herman Ave to Honor World War I Veteran Carmelo Roda
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The next recipient of the Darien Veteran Street Sign Honor is the late Carmelo A. Roda, who bravely served in the United States Army during World War I, the Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission announced.
Letters to the Editor
Monica McNally Was Diligent, Found Middle Ground in Getting RTM To Approve Darien Bag Ordinance
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To the editor:
Darien has an important choice to make in November in deciding who can best provide the type of strong leadership we’ve come to expect from our first selectman during Jayme Stevenson’s successful tenure.
Brenda Crink, 85, DHS Class of ’53, Girls Softball Coach, Worked in Registrars of Voters Office
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Brenda Anne Jefferson Crink of Haverhill, Massachusetts, went to be with her Lord in the wee hours of Sept. 22, 2021. She was 85.
Public Safety
With Vehicle Engulfed in Flames, Police Close Post Road Near Exit 11
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No one was injured when a vehicle caught on fire at 9:06 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, and was fully engulfed in flames on the Post Road near Exit 11 of Interstate 95, Darien police said.
Darien Driving While Intoxicated 2021
Police: DUI for Darien Man, 71, Driving at 1:16 AM on Long Neck Point Road
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An arrest on a charge of driving while intoxicated resulted when a police officer, driving north on Long Neck Point Road at 1:16 a.m., Sunday, saw a southbound vehicle crossing the double yellow line, police said.
Darien Obituaries 2021
John Clark, 85, Loved Animals, Dedicated Runner, Active Member of Noroton Presbyterian Church
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John Austin Clark, a former resident of Darien, died Oct. 8 at The Nathaniel Witherell nursing home in Greenwich. He passed away in his sleep due to complications from a series of strokes. John was 85.
Charity Events and Opportunities
SOLD OUT: Darien Nature Center Thanks Supporters of Saturday’s ‘Fireside’ Fundraiser
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Plans for the Darien Nature Center’s fundraising party, Fireside, are well underway thanks to continued financial and in-kind support from the community.
Although tickets are sold out for Saturday’s event, sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Susan Hart, 104, Loved Reading, Animals, Chaired New Canaan Red Cross
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Susan Elizabeth Moore Hart quietly departed her life on the morning of September 18. She was 104.
Parents & Kids
‘Parenting in the Digital Age’ — School District Offers Workshop in November
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The Darien school district is providing parents with workshops next month about children’s use of social media. Each workshop is for a different children’s age group, takes place at the district headquarters at 35 Leroy Ave. and starts at 10 a.m. on a weekday.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Patricia Heatter, Preschool Teacher at Darien Nature Center
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Patricia J. “Patti Jo” Heatter, nee Jacobs (McKinney, Texas), passed away on Sept. 29.
Letters to the Editor
On the RTM, Monica McNally Was Instrumental in Addressing Complex Problems
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To the editor,
I have served with Monica McNally on the Representative Town Meeting in various capacities since she first joined the Public Works Subcommittee, a committee she would chair the following session.
Darien Obituaries 2021
John White Jr., 71, Choir Member at St John Church, Loved Boating
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John Hill White Jr. (Chip) of Greenwich and Douglas, Michigan, passed way on Saturday, Sept. 18. He was 71.
Cameron on Transportation
Talking Transportation: Trip to Vermont? You Could Leave the ‘Driving’ to Amtrak
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Like many, I love Vermont. But I’m not crazy about getting there.
Animals
‘Think You Know Goldfish?’ The New Maritime Aquarium Exhibit May Surprise You
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Delve into the under-appreciated story of the goldfish in the special exhibit, “Think You Know Goldfish?” which just opened at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Letters to the Editor
Stacey Tie and Julie Best Have Testified in Hartford About the Need for Local Control of Education Decisions
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To the editor:
It’s hard for me to express how much I support the candidacies of Julie Best and Stacey Tie for the Board of Education. We were all on the Council of Darien School Parents together for years, and no one was more dedicated and enthusiastic in representing the parents of Darien.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Gerard Guthrie, 85, Pipe Coverer, Operated a Pub and a Restaurant
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Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Guthrie, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, New York and recently of Darien, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2021 at Stamford Hospital.
Community Organizations
Darien United Campaign: Town Organizations Unite to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
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A group of organizations in Darien are coming together around a
common cause: celebrating diversity and promoting an inclusive community.
Alcoholism Treatment 2021
New Financial Help Announced for Women With Substance Use Disorders:
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For women battling substance use disorders who can’t afford medical and clinical care, a new “scholarship” program has been announced this month, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, by Mountainside treatment center and Release Recovery Foundation.
Letters to the Editor
Monica McNally Has the Knowledge, Skills and Temperament To Be First Selectman
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To the editor:
Starting in December 2018 I served with Monica McNally on the Representative Town Meeting’s Public Works Committee. As chairman, Monica demonstrated knowledge, tolerance, consideration, inclusiveness, curiosity and sensible budgetary leadership.
Darien Obituaries 2021
Carole Hanks Ponichtera, 68, an Animal Lover With a Passion for Cooking, DHS Class of ’72
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Carole Hanks Ponichtera daughter of the late Lynn and Shirley Hanks passed away Sept. 23 from a long bout of cancer at her home in Mesa, Arizona. She was 68 and a former resident, graduating from Darien High School in 1972.
Darien Elections 2021
2021 League of Women Voter’s Guide to Candidates: PART FOUR: REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
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Compiled each year as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Darien.
This Voters’ Guide is designed to provide information about the candidates to the public in a nonpartisan and balanced way to assist them in casting an informed vote on Election Day.