Nelson Noren Ehinger Sr. died on Aug. 11, 2018, after a long illness at the age of 88. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Nelson Ehinger Sr, 88, Longtime Darien Resident, Alcoa Sales Executive, Standout College High Jumper
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The Amount of Clothing and Food We Buy and Don’t Use Is Enormous — and Likely More Than You Think
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Before you go out this week and decide to buy back-to-school clothes or other clothing, consider how much of that clothing will actually be worn.
According to a survey in 20 countries, the vast majority of items will hang around in your closet or sit in your drawers for a year or more without being worn.
Transportation
Here’s Metro-North’s Explanation for Tuesday Morning’s Commuter Train Delays
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A train disabled in the Park Avenue Tunnel at 7:30 a.m. was what delayed commuter trains coming into Grand Central Terminal Tuesday morning, Metro-North announced. Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
Silver Hill Hospital Honors Dick Cavett in ‘Giving Hope Gala’ Fundraiser in NYC
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Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will be honored at Silver Hill Hospital‘s annual fall benefit, the “Giving Hope Gala,” this November in New York City.
Robert Minicucci of Darien is this year’s Giving Hope Gala chair. Continue Reading →
Education
Official: New High School Cafeteria Won’t Be Done by Start of School, But Project Going Smoothly
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After the discovery that an underground line was closer to the edge of the Darien High School building than originally thought, the project to expand the cafeteria this summer was delayed for weeks as plans were revised.
Now that it’s on track, it will still be incomplete by the start of school, but the project is “for the most part, on time and on budget,” Jill McCammon, the building committee chair told the Board of Selectmen on Monday night. Continue Reading →
News
Town Hall Gym Polling Place Is Changed to Mather Community Center for Tuesday’s Primary
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Voters who normally cast their ballots in the Gym at Town Hall will instead vote downstairs at Mather Senior Center for the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primary. Continue Reading →
Community Organizations
Letter: Darien Daughters of the American Revolution Set Dates for a Year’s Worth of Activities
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To the editor:
Members of the executive board of Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Darien Library for their annual planning session. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: DUI for Man, 58, Driving Unregistered SUV With a Suspended License
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A 58-year-old man was driving while under the influence in Darien late Monday afternoon, Aug. 6, and the unregistered car he was driving had a license plate from another car on it, police said. And the man had a suspended driver’s license, police added.
Public Safety
After Tussle at Home, 42-Year-Old Darien Woman Issued Ticket to Appear in Court
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A 42-year-old Darien woman was charged with disorderly conduct after a confrontation with a family member turned physical, although no one was injured, police said. Continue Reading →
Animals
Rabies Found in Bat Captured a Mile North of Darien
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A bat captured Aug. 1 inside of a home on Tommys Lane in New Canaan has tested positive for rabies at the state laboratory, according to officials in the Animal Control section of the New Canaan Police Department. Continue Reading →
Opinion
Instead of Working on the Transportation Mess, CT Politicians Demagogue About It: Cameron on Transportation
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I used to believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and politicians. I actually thought the first two brought me gifts and the latter cared about me and my community. Well, those days are gone. Continue Reading →
Business
Lowest Health Rating — ‘C’ — for Three Darien Food-Serving Establishments in Most Recent Inspections
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In the 13 most recent health inspection reports released by the Darien Health Department, three local food-serving establishments received “C” ratings — the worst.
Of the other 10 establishments, five received B ratings and five got A’s. All the inspections took place from Aug. 1 to 8. Continue Reading →
Music
Hazzard County Performs at 8 PM Friday, Aug 17 at the Levitt Pavilion
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The band Hazzard County performs a free, outdoor concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: Aug 2 to 9
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for Aug. 2 to 9, 2018: Continue Reading →
Music
Peterson Brothers Band Performs Saturday, Aug 11 at the Levitt Pavilion
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The widely acclaimed Austin, TX Peterson Brothers Band performs in a free, outdoor concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Beware the ‘Publishers Clearing House’ Scam — They’re Taking, Not Giving Money
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Here’s how a certain scam works that’s been offered to people in Darien, as described by a town police announcement on Thursday.
Remember, you can’t lose if you don’t play: Continue Reading →
News
Joan Keever, 88, Accomplished Golfer, Active Woodway Country Club Member
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Joan Bulley Keever passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the age of 88. Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
Americares Delivers Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Indonesia, Fire-Stricken California
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Americare’s, the Stamford-based international charity that emphasizes quick relief efforts after natural disasters in the United States and worldwide, is providing relief in two areas recently hit by catastrophes of different types: an earthquake in Indonesia and the recent large fires in California. Continue Reading →
Beyond Darien
How to Donate Wisely After a Natural Disaster
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Natural disasters and weather emergencies are in the news. Whether it’s the devastating wildfires along the West Coast, the relentless rains and flooding along the East Coast, or tornado strikes in the Midwest, it’s heartbreaking to see people lose their homes and businesses.
But it’s despicable when scammers exploit such tragedies to appeal to your sense of generosity. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Briar Brae Road House Goes for $1,030,000 and Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office: Continue Reading →
Music
Cynthia Sayer and Joyride Band Perform ‘Hot Banjo Show’ Sunday at the Levitt Pavilion
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Cynthia Sayer, an acclaimed four-string banjoist, performs “The Hot Banjo Show” with her Joyride Band in a free, outdoor concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport. Continue Reading →