Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for Feb. 7 to 14, 2019: Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: Feb 7 to 14
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Against the Proposed Darien Checkout Bag Restrictions: Bruce Orr
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Bruce Orr, a former town official and a biologist with a career in the energy, chemicals, “and, yes, the recycling industry,” gave these remarks at the Feb. 6 public hearing on proposed town-wide restrictions on stores giving customers bags at checkout.
Obituaries
Jean Bennett, 78, Loved Knitting, Birds, Gardening, Went Back to Her Native Ireland Every Year
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Jean Bennett, a resident of Darien, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Joyce-Ann Davidson, 70, Loved the Beach, Reading, Creating Art
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Maritime Aquarium
Citizen-Science Volunteers Wanted for ‘Frog Watch’ (Although It’s Just Listening)
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is seeking citizen-scientist volunteers who will be … hoppy to help with a census of frogs in their neighborhoods. Continue Reading →
Education
DHS Students Win 11 Prizes at Connecticut STEM Fair
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Twelve Darien High School students in the school’s Authentic Science Research program earned top prizes last weekend at the Connecticut STEM Fair. Continue Reading →
Recreation
New Canaan Approves Summer 2019 Fee Structure for Waveny Pool
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The out-of-town price for using the Waveny Pool in New Canaan will increase $25 to $1,225 in 2019, the New Canaan Board of Selectmen decided on Tuesday when it passed a new slate of fees. Continue Reading →
Transportation
Could Commuter Ferry Service Work from Here to NYC? Nope: Cameron on Transportation
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Why can’t we run commuter ferries on Long Island Sound?
I can’t tell you how often I’ve been asked that question. But as with so many “simple solutions” to our transportation woes, there are logical reasons why ferry boats won’t work. Continue Reading →
Sports
Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team Earns Gold, Silver, Bronze at Eastern Championships
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The Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team traveled to the 2019 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships.
Their mission: to perform their best and earn the coveted spots to the National Championships. Continue Reading →
Darien Arts Center
Deadline — THURSDAY, Feb 14 — to Enter Your Photo in the Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest
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Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter and compete for cash prizes at DarienArts.org.
The deadline to enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest Pic Darien is Feb. 14. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Three More Thefts Reported from Mid-January at Darien Post Office Deposit Box
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Police have received three more reports of checks altered after they were stolen in mid-January from the outdoor deposit mailboxes outside Darien Post Office. More than $4,300 was stolen in these latest incidents. Continue Reading →
Education
Report: Governor Won’t Support Forced School Regionalization; Darien Board of Ed Opposes It
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A proposal from state Senate President Martin Looney to force regionalization on the vast majority of school districts across the state is opposed by the Darien Board of Education and reportedly doesn’t have the support of Gov. Ned Lamont, either.
Both the governor (according to a report Tuesday) and the Darien Board of Education are also opposed to a less sweeping proposal, Senate Bill 457, sponsored by state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, a Democrat who represents Norwalk and part of Darien, that would force school districts with less than 2,000 students to consolidate with one or more districts. The consolidated districts would have to have at least 2,000 students. Continue Reading →
Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops
Rowayton Arts Center ‘Art as Inspiration’ Creative Writing Workshop, Feb 27
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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is offering a creative writing workshop, “Art as Inspiration,” an inspired evening of art and writing on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Continue Reading →
Art Exhibits
‘Migrating Colors’ Exhibit at the Maritime Garage Gallery
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The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery’s latest exhibit features art that brings a bit of spring to winter, through color.
“Migrating Colors” features works inspired by color, its effects, meaning, value, and playfulness, awakening viewers to color’s brilliant presence. Continue Reading →
Holidays
Only Know Your Valentine Online? Meet Your Honey Before Giving Money, Don’t Let Cupid Make You Feel Stupid, Check ‘Em Out Before a Check Goes Out
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It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more. Continue Reading →
Transportation
NEWS FLASH! Wintry Weather Makes Getting Around More Dangerous — Quick Tips to Review
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No, it isn’t news that winter weather makes it more dangerous to get around, and in general, you know you need to be more careful driving, walking or even taking the train in bad weather.
And you’ve probably been amazed at some of the people who don’t get that. But it might be a good idea to take a minute to quickly review some tips to make sure you don’t look like some of those people. Here’s what the AAA and Metro-North say: Continue Reading →
News
Darien Schools, Other Cancelations and Early Closings [UPDATED TUESDAY]
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Update 11:05 a.m., TUESDAY: Darien Town Hall is expected to be open until 4:30 p.m., according to an announcement from the First Selectman’s Office. All night meetings are cancelled.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is closed on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Three Motor Vehicles Entered, Two in Same General Area of Town
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Two vehicles were entered in the same area on the west side of town, possibly the same night, resulting in the theft of one tool, and another vehicle parked in the lot at Trader Joe’s was entered by someone who stole things from the trunk, Darien police said. Continue Reading →
Books & Authors
Best-Selling Memoirist and Novelist Dani Shapiro to Speak at Darien Library
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Best-selling novelist Dani Shapiro will speak about her new book, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 at Darien Library. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: 22-Year-Old Darien Woman in Confrontation at Home Throws Boot, Gets Charged
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A 22-year-old woman threw a towel and a boot at another resident of her home on West Avenue, admitted it to police and was charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Shoplifter Turns Violent, Causing Minor Injury to Store Employee, Gets Arrested
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When a Walgreens employee followed two shoplifters out of the store on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and confronted a man holding a bag of loot, the other man struck him from behind, and the two fled, according to Darien police.
According to the police account, that blow seems to have turned shoplifters into robbers — when police found one of the two, they charged him with second-degree robbery, a felony. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Antoinette Clark, 82, DHS Valedictorian in 1954, Hosted Nancy Reagan, Took in Unwed Mothers, Foster Children
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Antoinette Evans Clark of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, surrounded by her children and several grandchildren. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Man Rearrested After He Was Wanted for 18 Years on Charges Related to Illegal Use of Credit Card
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Back on April 4 2001, Darien police arrested Jeffrey Drescher, then 45, on a charges related to receiving the benefits of illegal use of a credit card. He didn’t show up in court at some point that year and a warrant for failing to appear was issued. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Kent Haydock, 93, Advertising Executive, Active in St Luke’s Parish, Frequent Volunteer
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William Kent Haydock, longtime resident of Darien, passed on peacefully at home on Feb. 4 at the age of 93. Continue Reading →
Government & Politics
U.S. Sen Blumenthal Talks on Saturday About Legal Actions Against Trump Administration
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is scheduled to give a talk in Stamford about the numerous lawsuits — filed since January 2017 — to block or reverse actions of Trump administration and address corruption within the administration itself. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
New Deposit Mailboxes Outside Darien Post Office, Two More Previous Thefts Reported
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Two more thefts of mailed checks in mid-January have been reported to Darien police, but in the meantime, the mailboxes recently damaged from a later incident have been replaced with a type considered much less likely to have mail stolen from it. Continue Reading →