Obituaries
Robin Nagot, 50, Worked at Lanphier Day Spa for Many Years
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Robin Blanche Nagot, 50, a former resident of Norwalk passed peacefully on Feb. 16, after a courageous battle with multiple health issues at Norwalk Hospital.
New Elementary Education Director Appointed for Darien Schools
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The Interim Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Falcone has been appointed director of elementary education, Interim Schools Superintendent Eric Byrne announced.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 19 to 26
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 19 to 26, 2025:
Eyelash, Nails & Spa, Physical Therapy Shops Coming to Darien Commons
Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:
More Headlines
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
News
Theater Director Moritz von Stuelpnagel to Speak Wednesday at Darien Men’s Association
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Theater Director Moritz von Stuelpnagel will reveal what it takes to create a Broadway show on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association.
Obituaries
James Coatsworth, 80, Neurologist, Avid Traveler, Darien High School Class of 1955
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James Joseph Coatsworth passed away on March 4. He was 80 years old.
Jim was born on April 15, 1937 in Denver to James and Grace Coatsworth. Raised in Darien, Jim was graduated from Darien High School in 1955 and from Cornell University in 1959. At Cornell, he met his future wife Joan Sargent.
Darien Community Association
Register for Flower Arranging Workshop March 21 at Darien Community Association
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Creativity workshops continue on Wednesday, March 21 with a flower arranging workshop titled “Using Greens” at the Darien Community Association.
Maritime Aquarium
Be a Part of Maritime Aquarium’s Donor Wall of Fish
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Secure your place on a new donor wall consisting of shimmering fish in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and be part of the school of supporters helping to sustain the popular family attraction through the years ahead.
Education
Clarinet ‘Boot Camp’ Master Class at Darien High School on Wednesday
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Stamford Symphony clarinetist, David Sapadin, will be presenting a free, 2 hour clarinet masterclass “boot camp” open to clarinetists of all ages on Wednesday, March 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Darien High School Band room.
Animals
UPDATE: FOUND! [Have You Seen Maxie? Last Spotted Friday]
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Update: 5:49 p.m. — Maxie has been found. “Thanks to all the wonderful people in Darien Maxie was returned to us safe and sound this afternoon!,” her owner, Susan Wilson said in a Facebook comment.
Animals
Darien Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty, Gets Suspended Prison Sentence
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The Darien man charged with animal cruelty after a golden retriever died while in the care of his pet boarding business entered a guilty plea Friday and was given a suspended jail sentence and put on probation for two years.
Opinion
Buses Popular with College Students and Not Just for the Poor: Cameron on Transportation
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It might not be the most glamorous means of mass transit, but Connecticut’s 12,000-plus local and commuter buses form a vital link in our transportation network.
Education
Darien Schools Open Late on Friday, Middlesex Opens Too
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All Darien public schools will be opening on Friday two hours late, and power has been restored to Middlesex Middle School, which also will be open late, the school district announced at 5:12 a.m., Friday.
Holly Pond School classes will start at 10 a.m., the Darien YMCA announced.
Weather
A Wobbly Restoration of Power in and Around Darien
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Update 6:21 a.m. — A total of 378 Darien electricity customers remained without power as of of 6:10 a.m., according to Eversource.
Education
School District Considers Possible Delayed Opening Friday
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Darien Public Schools officials are considering whether or not to delay the start of school on Friday by two hours as work on clearing roads and downed power lines continues.
Music
‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Band Headlines Palace Theatre’s 9th Annual Gala
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On Wednesday, May 30, The Palace Theatre in Stamford welcomes Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the top-selling musical groups of all time, for the nonprofit’s 9th Annual Gala.
Business
One Restaurant Gets Worst Rating — ‘C’ — in Latest Health Inspection Reports
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One Darien restaurant received a “C” rating, the worst in the town A-B-C ratings system, in the latest health inspection reports released by the town Health Department. Three other establishments were rated “B”, and one “A.”
News
Briar Brae Rd Home Sells for $900,000 and 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: March 1 to 8
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Here’s Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate March 1 to 8, 2018:
Education
‘Non-Specific Violent Language’ from Middle School Student on Instagram ‘No Imminent Threat’ — Officials
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An Instagram post by a Middlesex Middle School student that contained “non-specific violent language and memes,” was judged by town police to be “no imminent threat to any student or the school,” Principal Shelley Somers told MMS parents in an email sent out Tuesday afternoon.
Weather
Storm News: I-95 Closed for Many Trucks, Train Service Suspended, 549 Without Power in Darien: UPDATED
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Update 10:27 p.m., Wednesday: Darien Police Department announced on Instagram: “The Town of Darien has sustained significant damage as a result of the ongoing storm. There are numerous reports of downed trees and power lines. We are asking that ALL unnecessary travel be avoided until emergency crews can clear roadways. Power outages should be reported to Eversource and NOT the police department. 9-1-1 should be used only for true emergencies. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Education
Parents Join Students for ‘Afternoon of Math’ Event at Holmes School
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Teacher Ann Novotnik’s second graders at Holmes Elementary School had a unique opportunity to share what they were learning.
Public Safety
Police: Local Business Scammed Out of $90,895 With a Bounced Check and a Lie
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A Darien business was scammed out of 90 grand in a classic fraud committed, this time, on a grand scale, apparently from the other side of the world.
It began on St. Valentine’s Day. Here’s how:
Public Safety
Police: Online Comment ‘Thanks for the Reminder, I Need to Get Ammo’ Gets Man Arrested
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After a 67-year-old Stratford man made a comment in a Facebook comment about school shootings , Darien police arrested him Feb. 24 on a warrant charging him with disorderly conduct.
The statement, that police said got him in trouble: “Thanks for the reminder, I need to buy ammo.”
Teens
Everybody Get ‘Footloose’ Tix — Theatre 308 Show Runs March 22 to 24
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Theatre 308 will be reviving the ‘80s with their upcoming production of Footloose the Musical.
Parents & Kids
Register Soon for Darien Daddy Daughter Dance on March 23
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Girls from kindergarten through Grade 5 and their fathers are invited to the Daddy Daughter Dance organized by Darien Parks & Recreation Department.
Tickets are limited for the event, which takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 23. Registration is required.
Obituaries
Kinsley Morse, 65, Active in St Luke’s Parish, Member of Noroton Yacht Club, Middlesex Club
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It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Kinsley Morse (Hewitt) announce her sudden death from a heart attack on Jan. 21.