Books & Authors
Video: Bestselling Author Chris Pavone Speaks About His Latest Thriller at Darien Library
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Author Chris Pavone spoke Wednesday, March 9 at Darien Library about his latest novel, The Traveler. Here’s the video from his appearance.
Rally Announced to Persuade Selectmen to Let the Pride Flag Fly at Darien Town Hall for the Rest of June
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You’re invited to join fellow Darien residents on the steps of Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, before the Board of Selectmen meeting at 7 p.m. to stand in solidarity with the goal of flying the Pride Flag at Town Hall.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien, Rowayton and Wilson Point real estate from May 18 to 25, 2023:
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:
More Headlines
Swap Shop Reopens Monday at the Dump: Here’s Why It’s Not Opening on Saturdays Just Yet
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
Obituaries
Joan LaBanca, 86, Executive Assistant to CEO J. Peter Grace
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Joan Grace LaBanca, a long-time resident of Darien and Jupiter, Fla., passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. Born on Oct. 1, 1929, in Suffern, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emma Meffert. She was 86.
Public Safety
Police: Man, 46, Admits ‘Did a Dumb Thing’ Shoplifting $39 Salad Tongs
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When a police officer asked him what happened, the 46-year-old man, who was found in his parked vehicle not far away from the scene, said, according to police, “I was stupid. I did a dumb thing.”
Transportation
Commuter Council to Discuss Noroton Heights RR Station Platform Replacement
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When the Connecticut Commuter Council meets Wednesday night in Darien Town Hall, the upcoming platform replacement project at Noroton Heights Railroad Station will be discussed, and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson will be present.
Community Organizations
Get a Gift for a Soldier Abroad & Drop It Off at Darien Library
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Darien Library is helping the Darien Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary collect items for U.S. troops abroad with a drop-off box near the library entrance.
Holidays
Erin Go Without Alcohol While on Metro-North on St Patrick’s Day
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On Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, you can wear green on Metro-North trains, you can even get on a train drunk, and you can certainly be Irish For A Day, no matter what your ethnic heritage — but you can’t bring booze on the the train.
Public Safety
Rock Thrown Through Window of Vehicle Parked at Office Building
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On Tuesday morning, March 8, someone threw a rock through the passenger-side window of an employee’s pickup truck parked by an office building on the Post Road, police said.
Public Safety
Police: Darien Boy 15, Accused of Punching UPS Driver
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Darien police are investigating an incident in which they say a 15-year-old Darien boy punched a UPS driver who was making a delivery near Holmes School.
Churches
Hundreds of Volunteers at St Luke’s Parish Pack 50,000 Meals for the Hungry
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More than 250 volunteers gathered in three shifts on Sunday, March 13 in Saint Luke’s Parish Hall to pack over 50,000 healthy meals.
Education
Superintendent Brenner Recommends Permanent Stadium Lights at DHS
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When Superintendent Dan Brenner started his job in Darien nine months ago, he said he initially wasn’t sure about supporting permanent stadium lights for night games at the high school, a controversial subject for years in town, but he now says that he wants them.
Art Exhibits
See the Darien Public Schools Art Show Before It Ends Wednesday, March 16
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Come view Darien Public Schools students’ artwork from Grades K-12 at the Library. The gallery is located on the Library’s Lower Level. [Works of art are also on display in the first- and second-floor hallways of Darien Town Hall.]
Darien Community Association
DCA Panel Discussion: ‘Help Your 20-Something Get Launched’
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Maud Purcell and Vince Benevento will present “Help your Twenty-something Get Launched: Encouraging Your Young Adult to Find a Life Purpose and Passion” at the Darien Community Association.
Seniors
At Darien Senior Program, Talk on Getting Rid of Clutter
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At Home In Darien, in partnership with the Darien Senior Program at Mather Center hosted their second annual Lunch and Learn on Friday, March 3.
Education
Superintendent Proposes Master Plan for High School Sports Facilities, Parking
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A running track around the perimeter of Darien High School Campus. A place for vehicles to turn around near the concession stand. Two more tennis courts. Forty-one more parking spaces. Permanent night lights for the stadium field.
Education
Human Body Information Fair at Middlesex Middle School
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Sixth graders on the Middlesex Middle School yellow team used knowledge and skills learned in both their English and science classes to research, write a report and create a visual model of one aspect of the human body.
Around Town
St. Luke’s Parish Packs Food for Hungry Families on Sunday
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Update, Sunday: The church has filled up all its slots for volunteers for this event, according to its Web pages about it, but it is still accepting money donations.
Animals
Have You Seen this Tabby Cat Lost in Glenbrook?
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Stamford Animal Control posted this picture of a three-year-old male tabby cat missing in Glenbrook sometime around 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Darien Reycycling Center
Recycling Center Warns: Protect LI Sound, Don’t Dump Into Street Sewers
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Another Quick Recycling Tip in our series:
These medallions found on storm drains throughout town are a reminder that anything put down the drain goes directly into Long Island Sound — without first passing through a treatment plant.
Government & Politics
Darien Beach Permits Available Online and at Town Hall
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You can get your beach permit now from the Darien Parks and Recreation Department.
Government & Politics
Darien TV79 Schedule for the Week
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Effective Friday March 11, 2016
DARIEN GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION – TV79
Education
Three Winners at Middlesex Middle School Spelling Bee
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The Middlesex Middle School Spelling Bee championship tournament was held Monday, Feb. 22 to determine Darien’s best speller (aged 10 to 13).
Obituaries
Charles Gerstenmaier, 91, Veteran, Volunteer Firefighter, Father of Five
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Charles I. Gerstenmaier of Mystic, Conn., and a lifelong Darien resident until recently, passed away March 1, 2016 at the age of 91.
Government & Politics
Gorham’s Pond Tide Gates to Open From March 14 to 18
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The Town of Darien Department of Public Works will open the Gorham’s Pond Tide gates from Monday, March 14, 2016 with scheduled closing on Friday, March 18, 2016 for periodic flushing and cleaning of pond.
Books & Authors
Markus Zusak, Author of ‘The Book Thief’ Visits Darien on Monday
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Barrett Bookstore is pleased to welcome Markus Zusak to Darien on Monday, March 14, as part of his ten city tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication of The Book Thief, the international bestseller that has reached over 10 million readers.