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Health Department Inspection Reports Restaurants

Latest Health Reports for Darien Restaurants and Other Food-Serving Establishments

By DARIENITE.COM | February 3, 2023
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Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department.

DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life

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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

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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

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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.

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Business
Health Department Inspection Reports Restaurants

One Restaurant Gets Poorest Rating in 10 Most Recent Darien Health Inspection Reports

By David Gurliacci | June 25, 2017
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One Darien restaurant received the lowest town rating of “C” among the 10 inspection reports released Friday by Darien Health Department. The other establishments all got “A’s” and “B’s.”

Obituaries
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Rosemary Sheehan, 91, Nun, Nurse, Educator, Actively Served Students and the Poor

By David Gurliacci | June 25, 2017
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Sister Rosemary E. Sheehan, RSCJ, a Religious of the Sacred Heart, died on June 20. She was 91.

Outdoors
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UPDATED: Boats Collide Off of Darien, Man Receives ‘Fairly Severe’ Injury to Right Leg

By David Gurliacci | June 25, 2017
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A man on a power boat on Long Island Sound south of Darien received “fairly severe” injuries to his right leg in a mid-morning boating accident, Darien police said.

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Editor’s note: This article has been updated at 11:25 p.m., Sunday to reflect added information from Darien police.

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Robert Jordan, 76, Recognized Marketer, Former Longtime Darien Resident

By David Gurliacci | June 24, 2017
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Robert Francis Jordan, 76, of Storrs passed away from cancer on June 19.

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Charles Gulden, 55, Finance Executive, on Board of Wee Burn Country Club

By David Gurliacci | June 24, 2017
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Charles (Chuck) Frederick Gulden of New Canaan, who served on the board of Wee Burn Country Club, died unexpectedly on June 21. He was 55.

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Have Your Dump Permit? Fireworks Pass? Dog Registered? Beach Sticker? Where to Go, Online or in Town Hall

By David Gurliacci | June 24, 2017
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Now is the time of year when, with deadlines approaching, you need to get a bunch of permits from Town Hall (or, in many cases, online). Here’s what you need to know for the most widely used permits:

Darien Arts Center

‘An Evening Under the Stars’ Gala to Benefit the Darien Arts Center

By David Gurliacci | June 24, 2017
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The Darien Arts Center invites the community to support its first-ever gala fundraiser, An Evening Under the Stars, on Saturday, June 24.

Transportation
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The Little-Changed Merritt: ‘Queen of the Parkways’ — Cameron on Transportation

By JIM CAMERON | June 23, 2017
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Remaining unchanged is sometimes a good thing. After all, Connecticut is the “land of steady habits.”

Public Safety
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Police: Driver, 19, with Pot, No Registration, No Insurance, Wrong Plates

By David Gurliacci | June 23, 2017
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According to police, an officer saw the first sign of trouble when she noticed the 2003 Jaguar headed west on the Post Road was missing a front license plate; the second was when the back license plate was found to be registered to a Toyota Camry.

The third, police said, was when she had the car pull over, then smelled the strong odor of marijuana as she walked toward it.

Real Estate
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Stanton Road Home Sells for $1.65 Million & Other Darien Home Sales

By David Gurliacci | June 22, 2017
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:

Obituaries
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Robert Armstrong, 84, Banking Executive, Recruiter, Active Boy Scout Volunteer

By David Gurliacci | June 22, 2017
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Longtime Darien and Rowayton resident Robert Dean Armstrong, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12.

Books & Authors
Rosengranz Baldwin Author at Barrett Bookstore 06-22-17

Darien-Raised Rosecrans Baldwin to Sign Copies of His New Novel

By David Gurliacci | June 22, 2017
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Former Darien resident Rosecrans Baldwin is returning to the town he was raised in to celebrate the publication of his new novel, The Last Kid Left, on Saturday, June 24 at Barrett Bookstore.

Community Organizations
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Board of Directors 2017 06-22-17

Meet the Darien YW’s Board of Directors for 2017-2019

By David Gurliacci | June 22, 2017
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YWCA Darien/Norwalk is proud to announce the Board of Directors for 2017-2019.  

Real Estate
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Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 15 to 22

By David Gurliacci | June 22, 2017
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for June 15 to 22, 2017:

Public Safety
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Man Appears to Have Shot Himself in Talmadge Hill RR Station Parking Lot: New Canaan Police

By MICHAEL DINAN | June 22, 2017
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A 56-year-old New Canaan man appears to have shot himself at the Talmadge Hill Railroad Station on Wednesday, said New Canaan police, who are still investigating the death.

Public Safety
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Police: Traffic Stop for Missing License Plate Leads to Knife, Pot Charges

By David Gurliacci | June 21, 2017
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A 22-year-old driver stopped by a police officer for not having a front license plate was found with marijuana, drug paraphernalia and an illegal 10-inch hunting knife, Darien police said.

Public Safety
Police Darien Police Lock Your Car Every Time

SUV Stolen, Six Other Vehicles Entered Overnight Saturday to Sunday, All Unlocked

By David Gurliacci | June 20, 2017
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A tan Lincoln Navigator was stolen from outside a house on Christie Hill Road sometime overnight from Saturday to Sunday, a resident told police.

News
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Darien Nights Summer Concerts Start Friday with Bad Dog Buddy

By David Gurliacci | June 20, 2017
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Darien Summer Nights is back for the summer this Friday, June 23 and better than ever with Bad Dog Buddy performing live at Grove Street Plaza.

Public Safety
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When You See Emergency Lights at a Highway Crash, Slow Down, Move Over — It’s the Law

By David Gurliacci | June 20, 2017
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In the wake of a crash last Friday in Southport, AAA Northeast strongly urges motorists to consider the potential danger emergency responders including tow truck drivers put themselves in when they assist disabled motorists on our interstates.

Business
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Two Darien Food-Serving Establishments Get Lowest Rating in Latest Health Inspection Reports

By David Gurliacci | June 19, 2017
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Two Darien food-serving establishments received the lowest town rating of “C” among the inspection reports released in the past month by Darien Health Department.

Public Safety
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Man Receives Minor Burns After Explosion Aboard Boat on Long Island Sound

By David Gurliacci | June 19, 2017
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For some reason, an explosion occurred on a boat on Long Island Sound shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, causing a man to get minor burns on his face, arms and torso when his shirt caught on fire, Darien police said.

Public Safety
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Police: Man Was Intoxicated, Driving and Tussling With the Guy His Ex-Girlfriend Was With

By David Gurliacci | June 19, 2017
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On Monday afternoon, June 12, according to Darien police, a 33-year-old man was intoxicated at 3:55 p.m., was driving in town and had gotten into a tussle with a man going out with his ex-girlfriend — and took that man’s eyeglasses.

Public Safety
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Who Called the Cops Friday on a Teen Party with Alcohol? The Host!

By David Gurliacci | June 19, 2017
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Police who arrived Friday night at a home on Bishops Gate on a report of teenagers drinking at a party found that the caller was the one who hosted the event.

Obituaries
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Betty Schley, 76, Former Longtime Darien Resident, Career in Real Estate, at Crate & Barrell

By David Gurliacci | June 19, 2017
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Betty C. Schley, 76, passed away on June 14 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford after a long illness.

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    Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common activities and items that can be dangerous to your furry friends. (more…)

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    Black Bear Spotted Just North of Darien — Beware, the Males Travel Extensively in Search of Females

    New Canaan police say residents in that town reported a black bear Tuesday morning, just north of the Merritt Parkway in the area of Old Stamford Road (Route 106), which becomes Hoyt Street in Darien. (more…)

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    Learn About Octopuses and Their Cousins, Meet Science Friday’s Ira Flatow at The Maritime Aquarium

    Enjoy a guided deep dive into the amazing world of octopuses, squid and their inky ilk on Tuesday, June 14 as public radio’s “Science Friday” founder and host Ira Flatow celebrates “Cephalopod Movie Night” with a special lineup of films and experts at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. (more…)

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