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As if our roads weren’t dangerous enough already, there’s a new generation of “micro-mobility” silently swishing around our streets for us to worry about: electric scooters and skateboards.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 4 to 11, 2025:
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 19 to 26, 2025:
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.
Zulu, Darien Police Department’s first police dog, is the last dog from his training class still at work, and he’s expected to retire by the end of the year.
Police want to replace Zulu, a German Shepherd with a Labrador Retriever and possibly a second police dog, as well, Police Chief Duane Lovello says.
The installation of a water main directly at the intersection of Middlesex Road and Noroton Avenue means the intersection will be closed to traffic from about 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Darien police have announced.
A bicycle locked with a cable to a bike rack at the Noroton Heights Railroad Station was reported stolen on Monday, Aug. 8.
The elderly man found late Monday afternoon at the bottom of a swimming pool at a Meadowbrook Road residence has now succumbed to his injuries at Norwalk Hospital, Darien police announced.
Darien’s town government website appears to be incapable of telling the public when a town government meeting has been cancelled.
Sometime between last Thursday night and Friday morning a motorcycle locked with a chain outside an apartment building at 397 Post Road was stolen.
When a boat off Long Neck Point started taking in water and the motor couldn’t be started Saturday evening, crews from the Darien police and Noroton Fire Department boats got the boat and four people in it back to shore.
Bridge inspection and maintenance work on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich will close alternating left and right lanes between Exits 27 and 29 on Wednesday, in both directions along the 5.1 mile stretch.
This spring, Gordon and Jennifer Brown were like many parents who had lived in Darien for more than 20 years. They were eagerly planning the next chapter in their lives as their third and youngest child, Ben, a varsity hockey player, was just a few weeks away from graduation at DHS.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff & Tracey Duff invite the Norwalk and Darien communities on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 to a free ice-cream social at their home, 50 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk.
A 62-year-old Darien woman charged with driving while under the influence had almost triple the legal blood-alcohol content in her when she took a breath test, police said.
Joanna Matthews Pastore passed away on Aug. 8, 2016, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 81.
An elderly man found underwater in a swimming pool on Meadowbrook Road late afternoon Monday was in critical condition this morning in Norwalk Hospital, Darien police said.
If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of Connecticut’s many living museums celebrating our rail heritage:
Tip: When driving toward a police patrol car at 3:30 a.m., do not suddenly turn off your headlights. It will not make you less conspicuous.
Lorraine Kelley Fenn, 91, died on Aug. 8 in Brattleboro, Vt. She was born in Waterbury and lived most of her life in Darien with her late husband, Howard J. Fenn, Sr.
A house expected to be demolished, eventually, was vandalized sometime between July 10 and 15, a caretaker for the property told police on Aug. 1.
Randy Klein, candidate for state representative in the 141st state assembly district challenged his opponent to join him in denouncing Republican candidate Donald Trump’s campaign for President in advance of Trump’s rally in Fairfield on Saturday.
The 37th annual Darien Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Pear Tree Point Beach and includes a 10K and 1.5 mile Loop. The race will feature “The Finish Line” tent with music, games, food trucks, sponsor booths, silent auction and an awards ceremony.
The Darien Police Department wished to advise motorists of a significant disruption to normal traffic flow: Leroy Avenue, between Post Road and West Avenue, will be closed to through traffic during the daytime hours from [Monday to Friday] Aug. 15 to 19, 2016.
To inform the community of its latest offerings, the Darien Arts Center is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. All ages are invited to participate in free mini-classes in dance, visual arts, kids’ theatre and music, find out about programs, meet DAC board members and faculty, and enjoy music performed by DAC music teachers.
With sweltering temperatures expected across Connecticut over the next several days, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime. High electricity usage during a heat wave can put a strain on the electric system, but Eversource is prepared to meet that demand and is offering tips on how customers can save energy, stay comfortable and keep electric bills low.
These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office:
Six Darien food-serving establishments received “Good” ratings in the most recently released Darien Health Department inspections, and one was rated “Poor.”