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Darien Arts Center 50th Year logo

Darien Arts Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Honoring Its Volunteers, Board Members and Presidents

By DARIENITE.COM | 56 mins ago
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The Darien Arts Center’s 50th anniversary celebration this Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Darien Community Association will include honoring those who have worked to make the arts center successful, along with music and dances performed by arts center students.

The arts center has extended the deadline for purchasing tickets to Friday, Oct. 31.

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 2 to 9

26 Birch Road real estate
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 2 to 9, 2025:

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 19 to 26

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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

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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.

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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
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Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Public Safety
Darien Police Ford Interceptor SUV

Police Reports: License Plate Stolen from One Car; Another Car Entered

By David Gurliacci | February 7, 2024
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These two incidents involving thieving a parked vehicle and an attempt at thieving from another were reported to Darien police on Tuesday, Jan. 30 — one early in the morning, the other late at night:

Public Safety
Darien Police Night 03-01-17

Police: Homeless Man Apparently Breaks Into Car to Spend the Night, Then Gets Arrested

By David Gurliacci | February 6, 2024
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A 34-year-old man apparently broke a window to get inside a vehicle parked outside Hollow Tree Self Storage and was found sleeping there, police said.

Healthy Living
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Chelsea Piers Hosts ‘Health, Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Adventure Expo’ on Saturday, Feb 10

By DARIENITE.COM | February 6, 2024
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Chelsea Piers Athletic Club will be hosting its Inaugural Health, Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Adventure (HALO) Expo on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residential Burglary 2024
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Hollow Tree Ridge Road Home Burglarized, Window Broken

By David Gurliacci | February 6, 2024
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A woman told police that when she entered a house on “upper” (as police described it) Hollow Tree Ridge Road, she found a desk drawer open and a rear window smashed, with glass scattered on the floor.

203 Project: A Sustainable Showhouse
Meadowlands DCA Darien Community Association 2024

Displays from Local Designers Featured at DCA ‘Showhouse’ at Meadowlands, March 21 to 24

By DARIENITE.COM | February 6, 2024
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The Darien Community Association has invited local designers, sponsors and other partners to give both the inside and outside of DCA’s Meadowlands estate a “glow up” and inviting the commmunity to come take a look from Thursday to Sunday, March 21 to 24.

Darien Obituaries 2024
Edmund W. Keeley Jr. obit obituary

Edmund Keeley Jr, 86, Financial Executive, Loved Travel Skiing, Bridge, Active in World Affairs Council

By DARIENITE.COM | February 6, 2024
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Following a brief, and unexpected, illness, Edmund W. Keeley Jr., 86, passed into eternal rest on Jan. 31 at home surrounded by his family.

Maritime Aquarium
Rascal the Seal Superbowl 2024

Hey, This Is Science! Kansas City Chiefs Will Win Superbowl LVIII (According to Rascal)

By DARIENITE.COM | February 6, 2024
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Are you ready for it? Following a swift dive to the bottom of The Maritime Aquarium’s harbor seal habitat, Rasal picked up a red toy torpedo, signifying her prediction that the Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LVIII.

Cameron on Transportation
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Lots of Smiling for the Public, But Not Enough Improvements on Metro-North

By JIM CAMERON | February 4, 2024
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It was billed as a “Transportation Summit.”

But the gathering last week in Stamford was more of a PR event than anything else, as Gov. Ned Lamont, the leaders of the state Department of Transportation, the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak, Metro-North and the ever-smiling Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons sounded mostly like cheerleaders for the multi-billion dollar spending to come for our rail system.

Darien Obituaries 2024
Carole Hansen obit obituary

Carole Hansen, 86, Longtime Darien Resident

By DARIENITE.COM | February 4, 2024
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Carole Lenore Hansen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Stamford Hospital. She was 86.

Darien Unlocked Vehicles Entered 2024
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Thieves-to-be Flee Empty Handed When Seen Looking Into Cars at 5:47 AM in Tokeneke

By David Gurliacci | February 2, 2024
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When a woman called out to people she saw looking into car windows on Great Hill Road before dawn on Sunday morning, Jan. 28, they fled toward Tokeneke Road.

Darien Commercial Burglary 2024
Darien Police Night 03-01-17

Office on Post Road Entered, Desks Opened, Nothing Reported Stolen

By David Gurliacci | February 2, 2024
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A woman arrived at work in an office building at 381 Post Road found both the door and desk drawers had been opened, police said.

Darien Real Estate
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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 25 to February 1

By DARIENITE.COM | February 1, 2024
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 2024:

Darien Motor Vehicle Burglaries 2024
Darien Police Ford Interceptor SUV

Victim Sees Purse Stolen from Unlocked Vehicle in Open Garage

By David Gurliacci | February 1, 2024
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Two individuals walked into an open garage at a home on Arrowhead Way on Friday, Jan. 26, then entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a purse left in it, the victim told police.

Breach of Peace 2024
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Woman, 18, Charged With Breach of Peace After Physical Altercation in Library Parking Lot

By David Gurliacci | February 1, 2024
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An 18-year-old Weston woman is accused of getting into a physical altercation in the Darien Library parking lot on Jan. 3. Darien police said the incident was a case of domestic violence.

Jon Meacham
John Meacham

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Jon Meacham Talks Online Feb 8 on the Art of Leadership

By DARIENITE.COM | February 1, 2024
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Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will discuss “The Art of Leadership: Lessons From the American Presidency,” on Thursday evening, Feb. 8, at Greenwich Library and streamed online via Zoom.com.

The event is free. Meacham will sign copies of his book, but no seats are available. Registration can get you put on the waiting list. The livestream will not be recorded.

Darien High School 2023-2024
DHS Presidential Scholar Candidates

Seven DHS Seniors Earn Spots as Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

By DARIENITE.COM | January 31, 2024
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 Seven Darien High School seniors have been selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program.

These students have been recognized based on broad academic achievement and having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT.

Government & Politics
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U.S. Sen Chris Murphy and Former GOP Congressman to Discuss Climate Change in Online Event

By DARIENITE.COM | January 31, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) will discuss the importance of bi-partisan cooperation on climate change issues in an online event Feb. 26 sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greenwich.

Darien Obituaries 2024
Richard Perrone obit obituary

Richard Perrone, 80, U.S. Marine, Helped Launch HBO, MTV and ESPN, Loved Boating, Baseball

By DARIENITE.COM | January 31, 2024
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“Rick” Richard W. Perrone, 80, of Darien passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at Stamford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Obituaries
Jacqueline Pasheluk obit obituary

Jacqueline Pasheluk, 79, Volunteer, Competitive Bridge Player, Worked in Advertising

By DARIENITE.COM | January 30, 2024
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Jacqueline Pasheluk a resident of Norwalk passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Maplewood in Darien with her loving husband Andrew by her side. She was 79.

Cameron on Roads 2024
Use Ya Blinkah! sign

Signs of the Times: Highway Exits Renumbered, Wordplay on the Roadway

By JIM CAMERON | January 29, 2024
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“Are we there yet, Dad?” cried Junior from the back seat. “Only two more exits to go, son,” said the father, scanning the roadway ahead of him. Many miles later, Junior was moaning again. “You said two more exits, not dozens of miles!”

Music
Yale Alley Cats singing group

Yale Alley Cats to Perform Free Concert Sunday Afternoon at Church in Old Greenwich

By DARIENITE.COM | January 26, 2024
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The Yale Alley Cats a cappella group will sing this Sunday, Jan. 28, in a free concert as part of the First Music & Arts Series at the First Congregational Church in Greenwich.

Volunteering Opportunities
The Community Fund of Darien logo 2024

Community Fund of Darien: Volunteer to Help Evaluate Nonprofits for ‘Our Neighbors Who Need It Most’

By DARIENITE.COM | January 26, 2024
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Can you spare 20 hours this spring? In 20 hours, you can make a difference by becoming a 2024 community grant volunteer with The Community Fund of Darien.

Back to the '90s 2024
WIDE Back to the 90s poster Depot

Depot’s Largest Fundraiser of the Year, ‘Back to the ’90s’ Dance Party for Adults, Coming March 9

By DARIENITE.COM | January 26, 2024
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Bring your best ’90s clothes to what The Depot Youth Center calls its “largest fundraiser of the year” on March 9 — a dance party for adults with music from the 1990s  at Woodway Country Club.

There will be contests for the best clothing, and actively consider buying something in the event’s silent auction. Tickets are on sale now. Last year’s event sold out.

Chip City Cookies Shop Opens Friday, 11 AM; First 100 Customers Get a Free Cookie With a Purchase

By DARIENITE.COM | January 25, 2024
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Chip City Cookies – a gourmet cookie brand that rotates its sizable cookies every week — is opening its Darien location this Friday, Jan. 26, and the first 100 customers will get a free cookie with a purchase.

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