Obituaries
Lawrence Story, 81, Realtor, Longtime Darien Resident, Avid Sailor
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Lawrence Paul Story of Darien passed away on Tuesday, May 15. He had recently turned 81 years old.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Oct 20 to 27
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Oct. 20 to 27, 2022:
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.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 10 to 17
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 10 to 17, 2021:
Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
The Swap Shop at the Darien Transfer Station and Recycling Center is opening Monday for the first time since the pandemic closed it, town officials have announced, and they’ve explained why the shop won’t be open on Saturdays yet.
More Headlines
This Book Club Hits Close to Home: With New Canaan Author’s Novel on Parents,Teens, Drinking
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 15 to 22
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 8 to 15
Obituaries
Jack Tarantino, 94, Longtime Barber in Darien, Former Resident, WWII Veteran
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Jack Tarantino, 94, a resident of Norwalk and formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, at home with his loving family.
Arts & Entertainment
Family Concert Series at Weed Beach, June 6 to 27 — and Beach Stickers Are NOT Required
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The Youth Commission is pleased to announce plans for its Family Concert series at Weed Beach. Taking place on Wednesdays in June, these events promise to be fun for the whole family.
Education
Schools Superintendent Dan Brenner Announces He May Soon Take Another Job
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Superintendent of Schools Dan Brenner, almost three years after coming to Darien Public Schools, announced at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting that he is negotiating a “once in a lifetime” job offer from a private school.
Transportation
Talmadge Hill Station Parking Lot May Be Expanded With 50 More Spaces
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New Canaan is “actively investigating” whether it could expand commuter parking by extending two lots at Talmadge Hill into state-owned property alongside the Merritt Parkway, the town’s highest elected official said Tuesday.
Education
Theatre 308 Nominated for 22 Awards in Two Statewide Drama Competitions
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Darien High School’s Theatre 308 has been recognized in not one, but two state-wide theater awards programs.
Community Organizations
Fredric & Co. Salon Day for STAR Raises Over $1,600
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On Sunday, May 20, Fredric & Co. salon owners, Connie Hatterman and Janet Montanaro, along with their generous staff, opened their salon at 1060 Post Road, Darien for three hours to benefit STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way.
Arts & Entertainment
Here Are the Finalists for the Darien’s Got Talent Competition
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The Darien Arts Center has named the 21 finalists from Darien and neighboring towns who will compete in Darien’s Got Talent on June 23 at 7 p.m. at Darien High School.
News
Right After the Memorial Day Parade: Post 53 Food Fair with Live Music, Games, Crafts for Kids and More
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Enjoy live music, a silent auction, games and crafts for kids and a delicious array of food when Darien EMS-Post 53 holds its 30th annual Memorial Day Food Fair at Tilley Pond Park on May 28th following the Memorial Day parade.
Art Exhibits
Darien High School Becomes Large Art Gallery for Student Works
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Darien High School felt more like an art museum Monday night as students, teachers and parents wandered hallways, open spaces, and corners of the Library for the annual 9th through 12th grade Art Show.
Obituaries
Judd Alexander, 93, Executive, Writer and Speaker on Business, Environment Topics
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It is with great sadness that the family of Judd Harris Alexander announces his passing on May 18 at the age of 93.
Parents & Kids
Darien Police: If Your Kids Are Drinking, Police May Charge You
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At this time of year, the Darien Police Department typically sees an increase in the number of calls for gatherings where juveniles are consuming alcohol.
Holidays
You Can Watch Darien’s Memorial Day Parade Live, Online, This Monday or On Demand
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DAF Media will live stream this year’s Darien Memorial Day Parade, the first time the parade has been broadcast live in its entirety. You’ll also be able to see it later, on-demand.
Public Safety
Package Delivered, FedEx Says, But Post Road Resident Says She Never Got It
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FedEx says it delivered a package to a Post Road resident living near the road’s intersection with Hollow Tree Ridge Road, but the resident says she never got it.
Government & Politics
Former First Selectman Evonne Klein Receives Award for Promoting Access to Housing
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Former Darien selectwoman and current state Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein has received an award in part for “her efforts to expand access to affordable housing through legislative action that would discourage exclusionary zoning practices,” the state Department of Housing announced.
Public Safety
Police: Traffic Stop on One Charge Results in More Charges, Both New and Old, for Man, 33
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When, according to police an officer stopped a sport utility vehicle on Tokeneke Road with no tail lights on at 9:22 p.m., that alleged violation turned out to be the least of the driver’s problems.
Darien Depot
How to Recognize Depression and Help a Loved One With It: Presentation May 31
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What are the signs and symptoms of depression? How can I help my child, relative or sibling? How do I protect myself while supporting a person suffering from depression?
Answers to these questions and a discussion about depression will be presented by Robert DiRoma.
Holidays
Darien’s Memorial Day Parade for 2018: You Can’t (Always) Tell the Players Without a Program
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Darien’s 2018 Memorial Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. sharp on Monday, May 28 from Goodwives Shopping Center, turns right and travels on Old Kings Highway South to Brookside Road and then turns left onto the Post Road until it reaches the veterans cemetery at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Here’s more of what you should know about the parade, the Memorial Day speaker and the grand marshal, along with some instructions if you’re among the marchers.
Obituaries
Jacqueline Teater Zwart, 57, Former Longtime Darien Resident, DHS Graduate
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Jacqueline Teater Zwart, age 57, passed away on Sunday, May 13.
Darien Depot
Grade 4 Students Invited to Darien Depot’s Annual Spring Party, May 30
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All 4th Graders in Darien are welcome to attend the “Annual Spring 4th Grade Depot Party!”
Maritime Aquarium
Teens and Adults: Become One of the Crucial Volunteers at the Maritime Aquarium
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Pursue your interest in marine animals — and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others — by becoming a member of the volunteer staff at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Community Organizations
The Birth of Modern China: Talk Wednesday at Darien Men’s Club
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Kevin Peraino, veteran foreign correspondent, will discuss the fall of Nationalist China and the triumph of Mao Zedong’s Communist forces in 1949 on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association.
Opinion
The Rise and Demise of New York City’s First Subway: Cameron on Transportation
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A secret project, defying the government, helped build America’s first subway. It only ran for three years but carried hundreds of thousands of passengers, even though it only spanned 312 feet. And it was powered by air.
Darien Library
What’s New This Week at Darien Library
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What you can do at Darien Library this week: Learn how to start a business; how to talk to your teen about the birds and the bees, learn about coding, learn Twitter, learn Pinterest, attend a concert for kids or see a movie for adults.