Education
Here Are the Post-Graduation Plans for Members of Darien High’s Class of 2017
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Here’s where each member of Darien High School’s Class of 2017 is heading, now that they have their diplomas:
Latest Health Reports for Darien Restaurants and Other Food-Serving Establishments
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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
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
Opinion
What You Can Learn by Riding with a State Trooper on I-95: Cameron on Transportation
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Shawn Mansfield drives Interstate 95 for a living, occasionally at 120 miles an hour.
Obituaries
Christine Stewart, 91, Memoirist, Former Longtime Darien Resident
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Christine Stewart of Brewster, Mass., died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 13 at the age of 91.
Around Town
Have You Heard …? Food & (Mostly) Young Folks Edition
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What’s up from all around town and a bit beyond — notable news notes:
Holidays
A Father’s Day Appreciation from a Darien Daughter
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Editor’s note: This essay we just came across by Librarian Jen Dayton in a Darien Library newsletter (also on the library website) moved us, to say the least. We think you’ll want to read it for Father’s Day, too, and it deserves a wider audience:
It’s the Final Father’s Day Edition
Greetings and welcome to the Final Father’s Day Edition of You Are What You Read.
Film
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ – Friday Night Feature at Darien Library
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Come watch Darien Library’s “Friday Night Feature” film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, in the library’s Community Room
Books & Authors
Book Readers Festival on Tuesday: Reading Recommendations, Ice Cream & Activities
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Are you looking for some good book recommendations for both kids and adults this summer? Then the Darien Library’s Book Readers Festival is for you.
Education
Superintendent Dan Brenner’s 2017 Graduation Speech: Be Passionate and Curious
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Here’s Superintendent Dan Brenner’s speech, as delivered, at Darien High School’s 2017 graduation ceremony:
Education
DHS Principal Ellen Dunn to Class of 2017: Overcoming Your Struggles Will Shape You
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Here’s the full text, with a small exception, as prepared, of the speech Darien High School Principal Ellen Dunn delivered Friday at the 2017 Commencement:
Public Safety
Wanted Woman Surrenders at Darien Police Department: Charged with Passing Phony $100 Bill
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A 25-year-old woman arrested in 2010 on an accusation she passed a $100 counterfeit bill at Walgreens in Darien, then charged with felony-level failure to appear in court in 2013, recently turned herself in to Darien Police.
Darien Library
Library Trustees: Thanks to All Who Helped Raise $100,000-Plus at June 3 Gala Fundraiser
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To the editor:
The Darien Library’s ninth annual Fundraising Gala — the Secret Garden Gala — was held on Saturday, June 3, and was a fantastic night enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone in the community who came out to support the Library and its services to our town.
Education
Darien High School’s Class of 2017 Graduates, Spirits Undampened
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The phrase “the sky’s the limit” took on a whole new meaning for Darien High School’s Class of 2017 as the graduation ceremony got a little wet under a gray sky that threatened rain on Friday.
Education
Darien High’s Graduation Ceremony: OUTSIDE at 5:15 PM: What You Need to Know
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Darien High School’s graduation ceremony will be held outside at 5:15 p.m. Friday, in spite of the looming clouds, school officials have announced.
Darien Library
Darien Library’s Pride Film Fest Continues with Feature ‘The Bird Cage’
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Darien Library’s “Pride Film Fest” will feature “The Bird Cage” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, in the library’s Community Room.
News
Weed Beach Fest on June 17, a New Offering from Darien Parks & Recreation Dept
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Darien Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a party for the town, “Weed Beach Fest,” on Saturday, June 17, with music, some free food, games for kids, paddleboarding and kayak rentals and sailboat rides.
Public Safety
Police: Wallet Stolen at Supermarket: Video Surveillance Shows Man Taking It
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Darien police have seen a surveillance video showing a man taking a wallet that a customer left on a counter at Whole Foods Market, but they haven’t been able to identify the thief.
Transportation
A Vehicle Miles Tax Is Needed to Maintain CT Roads: Cameron on Transportation
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This late in the General Assembly’s calendar, the Legislature seems as dysfunctional as ever. Rome is burning and our leaders are just fiddling around.
Obituaries
Roger Clare, 64, Darien School Custodian, Darien Volunteer Firefighter Since High School
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Roger L. Clare, 64, of Orange, beloved husband of Marion Clare, passed away on June 10 after a courageous battle with cancer. He departed this world surrounded by family.
Real Estate
Edgerton St Home Goes for $2.24 Million & Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 8 to 15
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for June 8 to 15, 2017:
Community Organizations
Please Help Us with Funding Gap, Community Fund of Darien Says
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The Community Fund of Darien is now appealing to the public for support as state budget cuts loom and the fund’s base of support in the Baby Boom generation is declining.
Darien Library
Magic Show by Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris Monday, June 19, at Darien Library
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Do you like magic? How about comedy? Get ready for both with the slapstick magic show by Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris at Darien Library! Sure to have you laughing aloud and sitting in wonder with their wacky magic! Grades K and up. Open to all ages.
Parents & Kids
The Pink Rhubarb Summer Classes for Kids Start Soon
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The Pink Rhubarb offers classes for kids during the summer on cooking and gardening for kids at Fodor Farm in Norwalk.
Maritime Aquarium
CT’s ‘Best Family Travel Destination’ Is Maritime Aquarium, Says Reader’s Digest
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is celebrating another national kudo as Reader’s Digest has named the popular attraction the “Best Family Travel Destination” in Connecticut.