Darien History
A picture that went along with a HisTOURy tour of Darien 5-19-2024

Take a Bus Tour May 19 Through Darien Buildings, Visit Inside Some, Learn About Renowned Darienites of the Past

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Visit several home interiors on a bus tour of historic Darien homes, many more buildings along the way and see and learn about renowned Darienites of the past on Sunday, May 19.

The tour, which takes about four hours, is sponsored by The Museum of Darien and conducted by HisTOURy, a nonprofit. This is a one-time-only event, space is limited, so you may want to register early.

Darien Public Schools Personnel 2024
Dr. Karolyn Dahlstrom, Principal of Middlesex Middle School

Middlesex School Principal Resigns: 1 of 9 Head Administrators of 3 Darien Schools in Just Over 1 Year

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Dr. Karolyn Dahlstrom, principal of Middlesex Middle School, will be resigning effective June 30 to accept a new position with North Branford School District, Darien Schools Superintendent Alan Addley announced Monday.
Her replacement will become the ninth top administrator of one of three of Darien schools in just over a year, as principals and interim principals are coming and going from Ox Ridge and Hindley elementary schools and now Middlesex Middle School.

Parents & Kids
Dr. Christopher Bogart

‘Belonging and Identity Development in Children’ Presentation Tuesday Night, May 7 by Psychologist Christopher Bogart

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Dr. Christopher Bogart from the Sasco River Center discuss child development and identity formation and how adults can nurture a sense of belonging across various aspects of identity.

The program co-sponsored by the Darien PTO and Darien Library, will take place in the Conference Room of the library from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 7. You can register here.

Talking Transportation 2024
Norwalk I-95 crash May 2, 2024

While the I-95 Crash Is Still Being Investigated, a Wider Question: Is CT Doing Enough to Keep Trucking Safe?

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Another week, another fiery truck crash on a Connecticut highway, this time in Norwalk on Interstate 95. You’ll remember it was just last June when a similar inferno closed I-95 in Philadelphia as a tanker truck blaze practically melted the steel, collapsing the highway. And last April there was another tanker fire on the Gold Star bridge in New London.

I-95 Closure in Norwalk
Bridge damaged I-95 crash

I-95 Closed Through at Least Monday, Schools Delayed Friday for 2 Hours, Police: Avoid Unnecessary Driving

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After the fiery accident involving trucks and a car on Interstate 95 early Thursday morning, the highway will remain closed through “at least Monday,” extra traffic will be on roads in Darien and other towns in the area, and town residents are being urged to stay off roads for the next several days if their trips are unnecessary, various officials said.