Real Estate 2024
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 3 to 10
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 3 to 10, 2024:
AAA: Thanksgiving Is the Biggest Holiday for Travel — Best Times to Avoid Traffic, Lines, Crowds
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AAA projects a record 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:
Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto on Friday provided an update on the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, a day after an explosion closed the highway.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien, Rowayton and Wilson Point real estate from May 18 to 25, 2023:
More Headlines
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
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
Real Estate 2024
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: September 26 to October 3
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, 2024:
Real Estate 2024
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: September 12 to 19
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 12 to 19, 2024:
Books & Authors
CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota to Discuss Her Book About Growing Up on the Jersey Shore
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CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota will visit Darien Library on Sunday, Sept. 22, to discuss her new memoir, Combat Love, a personal story of growing up on the Jersey Shore in the free-range 1980s.
Public Safety
Darien Police Release Statement on Drivers Recently Talking with Children in Town
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Police Chief Jeremiah Marron Jr. on Monday issued a statement to town residents about recent interactions between drivers and children.
Suicide Prevention 2024
United Way CT Expands Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s Chat and Text Service to Seven Days a Week
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When someone is in crisis, or worried about someone in crisis, 988 is the first stop. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, local help is available by phone, and since February of this year, by chat and text.
Darien Obituaries 2024
David Martin, 65, Active in Town Government, Frequent Volunteer, Passionate Musician
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David Martin, a beloved husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, and dedicated Darien community member, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 65.
His death marks the end of a remarkable life characterized by unwavering devotion to his family, steadfast commitment to public service and a distinguished career in finance.
Darien High School 2024-2025
Police Announce Traffic and Parking Regulations for DHS Open House Thursday Evening, Sept 19
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Due to the traditionally large turnout for the Darien High School Open House, the Darien Police Department advises that the following traffic regulations are being put into effect for the area surrounding Darien High School on Thursday, Sept. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m.:
Forgery 2024
Police: Babysitter, 27, Stole Property Worth $19K and $16K in Credit Card Charges from a Darien Customer
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A 27-year-old babysitter working in a Darien home from June 10 through July 31 made unauthorized charges of $15,890 on her client’s credit cards in addition to stealing property from the victim worth $19,546.54, police said.
Talking Transportation 2024
Amtrak Has Two Trains to Get You to Vermont and a Third to Almost Get You There
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Like so many people, I absolutely love Vermont. But the journey to get there? Well, it’s not my favorite part.
Transportation
The E-Bike: Eco-Friendly or a Safety Menace?
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E-Bike ownership and usage took off during the Covid pandemic as commuters became concerned about close contact and so stopped using public transportation.
Yet E-bike sales have not stopped since Covid slowed. Ed Mantaring, the long-time manager of Danny’s Cycles in Noroton Heights, says, “Before Covid, we sold two or three E-bikes per year. Now, we sell 30-40 per year.”
Darien Obituaries 2024
William Frank, 83, Served on Boards of Numerous College, Church, Veterans and Legal Organizations
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William Patrick Frank, 83, died at home in Darien.
Police: Man, 26, Driving with 3X the Legal Blood-Alcohol Amount, Crashes into Stone Wall and a Parked Car
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A 26-year-old man was charged with driving while under the influence after he struck a stone wall and a parked Lexus on Pratt Island, Darien police said.
Darien Obituaries 2024
Nan Harp Nelson, DHS Class of 1949, Avid Knitter, Active Volunteer in Church and Her Retirement Community
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Nan Nelson (nee Schmalz) passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024 at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She was 92.
Deirdre McGovern
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: September 5 to 12
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 5 to 12, 2024:
Talking Transportation 2024
Distracting From Real Issues, Gov Claims CT Is the Submarine / Basketball / Pizza ‘Capital’
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When Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the revolution, was asked how to quell her starving peasant subjects, she is alleged to have said “Let them eat cake.”
Obituaries
Marlene Ettari, 72, Worked in Retail, Real Estate Agent, Mother of Two
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Marlene Hodges Ettari, 72, passed away at home on Sept. 3, 2024, after a courageous and strong battle with ALS.
9/11 Monument 2024
September 11 Memorial Ceremony Starts at 8:25 AM, Wednesday
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The Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission invites you to participate in the annual September 11th Memorial Observation Ceremony.
Charity Events and Opportunities
S.E.L.F. Homecoming, a Fundraiser for the Special Education Legal Fund, to Be Held November 9
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Special Education Legal Fund has announced that tickets are now on sale for S.E.L.F. Homecoming, a fundraiser, from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at Arch Street Teen Center in Greenwich.
Real Estate 2024
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: August 29 to September 5
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Aug. 29 to Sept. 5, 2024:
Public Safety
New Citizens Police Academy Course Starts Sept 25 — You Can Register Now But Spaces Are Limited
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Darien residents can sign up for the six-week “Darien Citizens Police Academy” to learn more about what the Police Department does, including criminal investigations, traffic stops, policies about the use of force and school resource officers.
Darien Residential Burglaries 2024
Someone Entered a Home on West Avenue While Resident Was at Work, Nothing Stolen
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Shortly before 2:43 a.m., Friday, a resident of a two-family house on West Avenue told police someone had moved around items in her bathroom when she returned home from work, and the door of the home was unlocked.
Community Organizations
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Names Jennifer Buchholz New CEO, Announces Upcoming Programs
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The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Board of Directors announced on Wednesday the appointment of Jennifer Buchholz as the organization’s chief executive officer.
The organization also announced the launch of its new season of programming.
Darien Obituaries 2024
William Genco, Seven Days Old. ‘In His Short Life He Brought His Entire Family Great Joy.’
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William Joseph Genco, born on Aug. 23, 2024, made his journey home to the Lord on Aug. 30.