Talking Transportation 2023
Something Fishy About Bridgeport’s New Dock, Something Airy About It’s Plans for a Ferry
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There must be something in the water. How else can we explain Bridgeport, our state’s largest city, and what goes on there?
Darien Arts Center Hires Wendy Mitchell as new Executive Director
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The Darien Arts Center has appointed Wendy Mitchell as its new executive director. She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience in administration, programming, fundraising, and grant writing.
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:
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 16 to 23
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:
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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
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: May 18 to 25
DHS Graduates Celebrate Culmination of High School and Commencement of the Rest of Life
Darien Obituaries 2023
Sonja Fulton, 95, Taught for 41 Years at Plumfield, Pear Tree Point Schools, Loved Poetry, Ballet, Darien’s Beaches
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Sonja S. Fulton, a resident of Darien for nearly 60 years, died peacefully on Jan. 23 at her residence at the Sunrise Senior Living Community in Stamford. She was 95.
Darien Obituaries January 2023
Michael Fleming Jr, 49, Loved Skiing, Passed on His Passion to His Sons
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On Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, the world lost a beautiful soul. Michael Staley Fleming Jr. 49, of Darien, beloved husband of Adrienne Strouse Fleming, passed away.
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Feb 2 to 9
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 12 to 19, 2023:
Maritime Aquarium
Breaking! Rasal the Harbor Seal Makes Superbowl LVII Pick
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In a 6-yard rush from the bottom of Pinniped Cove to the surface of the water, Rasal made her Super Bowl LVII pick at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.
Business
Man, 42, Defrauds Investors of $7 Million, Including $4.5 Million From a Darien Investment Firm
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A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding an unnamed Darien investment firm of $4.5 million, which he claimed would be used to buy an Airbus A320-231 airframe and two aircraft engines.
Business
Police: Downtown Business Vandalized Overnight Last Week
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Someone smashed the front door window of Jem Lee Cleaners at 10 West Ave., the owner told police.
Public Safety
Police: Woman Who Drove Into Concrete Wall Charged With DUI, Drug Possession
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A 42-year-old woman who drove across the Post Road and into a retaining wall last December has been charged with driving under the influence and drug possession, Darien police said.
Darien Obituaries 2023
John Bresnan, 74, Bank Executive, Real Estate Investor, Loved Golf, Antiques
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John Joseph Bresnan’s journey ended on Jan. 24, 2023, in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of 74.
Public Safety
AAA: Huge Percentages of Workers on Roads Get Hit or Have Near Misses With Passing Vehicles
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An astounding 60% of roadside workers say they’ve experienced a near-hit, and an astonishing 15% have been hit by a passing vehicle, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study.
In the wake of Thursday’s Cromwell crash where a firefighter and state police officer were injured, the release of the Foundation’s latest research is timely, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. Another state police officer was injured by a passing motorist earlier that morning in a separate Route 15 crash in Hamden.
Darien High School 2022-2023
Extra! Extra! Theatre 308 to Stage ‘Newsies’ March 16 to 18
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Spread the news! Darien High School’s Theatre 308 will perform the hit Disney Musical
Newsies from Thursday, March 16 to Saturday, March 18.
Darien Obituaries 2023
Pauline Tuck, 91, Active in DCA, on Darien Beautification Commission, St Luke’s Altar Guild
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Pauline “Polly” Speights Tuck died peacefully on Jan. 28. She was 91.
Darien Obituaries 2023
Annino Antonelli, 70, Bank Executive, Active Volunteer in Many Organizations
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Annino “Nino” Antonelli of Stamford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. He was 70.
Darien Library
Mini Golf at Darien Library This Weekend
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The 8th annual Darien Library Mini Golf event this weekend allows players of all ages will putt their way through the Library on an 18-hole miniature golf course set up throughout the building.
NOTE: At 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, the second floor and Mezzanine Level of the library will close to prepare for the weekend’s Mini Golf event.
Darien Obituaries 2023
Patricia Lyman, 93-Year Resident of Darien, Loved Dogs, Rode Horses, Swam From Spring Till Fall
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Patricia Phelps Lyman, a resident of Darien for 93 years, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 15, 2023.
Parents & Kids
You Can Register Now for Summer @ Country School Summer Camp in New Canaan
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Looking for a fun, summer experience for your children ages 4 to Grade 9?
Summer @ Country School offers a combination of traditional day-camp and educational offerings. Activities include: art, sports, science, STEM & coding, woodland adventures, weekly specials and visiting performers.
Darien Obituaries January 2023
Elizabeth Morris, 84, Opened First Coin-Operated Laundromat in Paris
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Elizabeth B. “Beeb” Morris, of Lovettsville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at the Adler Center Hospice in Aldie, Virginia. She was 84.
Access Health CT 2023
Access Health CT Offers Online Information Sessions for Those Considering Becoming ‘Health Brokers’
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Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the launch of the 2023 Broker Academy Program, a pathway to license health insurance brokers by recruiting from, and building the skillsets of, those who live and work in historically underserved communities throughout Connecticut.
Talking Transportation
Various Lawmakers Are Proposing to Make It Easier (or Harder) to Drink and Drive in Connecticut
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The Connecticut Legislature is back in session, saving us from ourselves (and each other). And the collection of proposed bills this session, numbering in the hundreds, includes many that would affect our state’s transportation laws.
Darien Health Department 2023
Here’s How Darien’s School Cafeterias Fared in the Latest Health Department Inspections
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A Darien Health Department inspector recently visited each of the town’s schools as part of regular inspection visits. Here are the state health code violations he found and the town ratings for each cafeteria.
Business
Latest Health Reports for Darien Restaurants and Other Food-Serving Establishments
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Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports released by Darien Health Department.
Community Organizations
Darienite Colin Donegan Promoted to Director of HR at Star Inc., Where His Brother is a Participant
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Colin Donegan of Darien has been promoted to the position of Director of Human Resources at STAR Inc., Lighting the Way.
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: Jan 26 to Feb 2
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from Jan. 12 to 19, 2023:
Consumer and Finances
Study: Connecticut Has the Second-Highest Home Electricity Bills in the Country
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Connecticut residents pay the second-highest estimated monthly electric bill in the country, averaging $189.94, according to a study by Payless Power, an electricity provider in Texas.