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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 14 to 21

By DARIENITE.COM | January 22, 2021
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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

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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

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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

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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 Obituaries 2020
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Darien Town Clerk Caryn Diller, 68, Striken by a Sudden Illness; Loved to Travel

By DARIENITE.COM | November 17, 2020
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Darien Town Clerk Caryn Lynn Diller, died on Saturday, Nov. 14, at home surrounded by her family.

Darien History

Bicentennial Committee Wants Your Written Submissions for Time Capsule To Be Opened in 2070

By DARIENITE.COM | November 6, 2020
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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
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 29 to Nov 5

By DARIENITE.COM | November 6, 2020
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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
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Terri Marie Brode, Marathon Runner, Loved Family Vacations, Reading

By DARIENITE.COM | November 6, 2020
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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.

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After Highway Chase, Darien Police Arrest Two

By DARIENITE.COM | November 6, 2020
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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

By DARIENITE.COM | November 5, 2020
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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.

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Police Ask Drivers to Avoid Crowded Darien School Pickup/Drop-off Times and Spots

By DARIENITE.COM | November 4, 2020
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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
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Police: DUI for Darien Driver, 20, After Her Vehicle Rolls Over With Passenger In It

By David Gurliacci | November 4, 2020
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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
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Town Issues Voting Guidelines for Election Day in Darien

By DARIENITE.COM | November 2, 2020
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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

By DARIENITE.COM | November 2, 2020
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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
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 22 to 29

By DARIENITE.COM | October 29, 2020
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 22 to 29, 2020:

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Darien Health Department Announces Additional Flu Shot Day — Nov 5 — Appointment Needed

By DARIENITE.COM | October 27, 2020
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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
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Winifred McGuinness Miekle, 81, Teacher in Darien, Danced on Ed Sullivan Show

By DARIENITE.COM | October 27, 2020
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Winifred Anne Miekle nee McGuinness (“Wini”), 81, a Twyford, England resident, passed away unexpectedly in Winchester Hospital on Oct. 1.

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Letter: Final ‘Our Darien’ Education Campaign on Underage Drinking Coming Soon

By DARIENITE.COM | October 27, 2020
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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
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June Penn, 94, Active in Smith Alumnae Club, Junior League, Children’s Aid Society Fundraising

By DARIENITE.COM | October 27, 2020
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June Craver Penn, 94, passed away peacefully on July 29, at her son’s home in Guilford.

Darien Obituaries 2020
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David Driver Jr., 57, Former Darienite, Loved Gun Collecting, Boating, Wine and Travel

By DARIENITE.COM | October 23, 2020
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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
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Still Time To Register as a Write-In Candidate for an Empty Seat on the 2020-2021 Representative Town Meeting

By DARIENITE.COM | October 23, 2020
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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
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Forty More Darien High School Students Quarantined, as Is Holmes Principal [UPDATE 2]

By David Gurliacci | October 22, 2020
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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
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 15 to 22

By DARIENITE.COM | October 22, 2020
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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
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Police: Man, 23, Injured in Crash at Cemetery, Charged with DUI

By David Gurliacci | October 22, 2020
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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

By DARIENITE.COM | October 22, 2020
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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
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Three Recent Domestic Incidents in Darien Result in Charges

By David Gurliacci | October 19, 2020
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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.

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Local Artists Invited to Submit Work by Oct 29 To Become Exhibiting Members of Rowayton Arts Center

By DARIENITE.COM | October 19, 2020
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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) will review artwork by local artists who wish to become exhibiting members Oct. 30, 2020.

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Letter: Selectman Sarah Neumann Supports State Rep Matt Blumenthal for Re-Election

By DARIENITE.COM | October 19, 2020
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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.

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    Zulu Passes Away at Age 13: First Darien Police K-9, Helped in Drug Cases, Arrests, Missing Persons

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