Darien Obituaries 2023
Thomas Kealy, 86, Worked in Magazine Ad Sales, Loved Golfing, Martinis and the Red Sox
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Thomas Bernard Kealy, 86, of Darien, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 3.
Darien Arts Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Honoring Its Volunteers, Board Members and Presidents
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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
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
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
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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Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
Books & Authors
NPR Host Mary Louise Kelly Visits Darien to Talk About Her New Book
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Barrett Bookstore and the Darien Community Association (DCA) in partnership with WSHU public radio invite you to an in-person talk at the DCA with Mary Louise Kelly, famed NPR reporter and co-host of newsmagazine All Things Considered, on Wednesday, April 12.
Ralph Benzenberg, 80, Computer Sales Representative, Marine Veteran
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Ralph John Benzenberg passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27 in Connecticut. He was 80.
Talking Transportation 2023
Gas Tax Holiday Over, and Connecticut’s Crazy Zone Pricing, of Course, Is Still With Us
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Connecticut’s free bus fares are gone and lawmakers have allowed gas taxes to rise to 20 cents a gallon as of April 1. But the end of our state’s “gas tax holiday” on Saturday isn’t the reason gasoline prices vary so much from town to town.
Board of Selectmen 2023
Creating a Committee to Oversee Great Island on Selectmen’s Monday Night Agenda
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The Board of Selectmen’s agenda for Monday night includes a discussion and vote on setting up a committee to plan and oversee adjustments to the Great Island property that the town expects to officially own in early May.
Film
‘Rio: The 4D Experience’ — a 12-Minute Film Playing at the Maritime Aquarium
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A new 4D experience is bringing the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro to Connecticut. Audiences can join Blu and Jewel, the last blue macaws on Earth, on an animated journey in “Rio: The 4D Experience” now playing at The Maritime Aquarium.
Vera Crawford, 92, Enjoyed Gardening, Volunteering, Active in Church
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Vera M. Crawford, 92, a resident of North Andover, Massachusetts, and formerly Dorset, Vermont, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29 at The Meadows at Edgewood in North Andover.
Charity Events and Opportunities
‘Plunge for Elodie’ Fundraiser on Sunday Morning Raises Money for a Rare, Fatal Disease
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This Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m., the EB Research Partnership will hold the 6th annual Plunge For Elodie in Greenwich to raise funds for research into Epidermolysis Bullosa a rare disease that carries a life expectancy of 30 years.
Elodie, a 6-year-old Greenwich child, has the disease, and her family is determined to get her lifespan extended.
Arts & Entertainment
Learn How to Better Draw Plants in This Five-Week, Online Art Class Offered by the Bartlett Arboretum
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There are so many ways to accurately draw the beauty of plants with colored pencils, and you can learn some of them in “Colored Pencil Explorations,” a five-week art class at Bartlett Arboretum in North Stamford.
Darien Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: March 23 to 30
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from March 23 to 30, 2023:
Maritime Aquarium
Check Out These Extra Benefits for Adults and Kids With Membership in The Maritime Aquarium
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Looking for something to do with the kids during spring break? Become a member of The Maritime Aquarium and unlock additional hours of fun!
Monday, April 10, through Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., members will have an extra hour to explore all the Aquarium has to offer before opening to the general public.
Robert Labella, 60, Coached in Darien Little League and Other Sports in Town
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It is with great sadness that we announce Robert Daniel Labella, 60, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 25.
Government & Politics
April Is Road Paving Month in Darien: Are They Paving Your Street?
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The Darien Department of Public Works released its annual list of roads to be paved, according to a schedule running from Thursday, April 6 through April 27.
Art Exhibits
Twelve Darien Artists from Around 1900 in New Exhibit at Museum of Darien
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Museum of Darien is presenting a new exhibit, “In A New Light – The Heart of Our Collection.” The exhibition of 30 paintings includes landscapes, portraits and florals by 12 turn-of-the-century artists who lived and worked in Darien.
Campus Security 2023
Meet Darien Schools’ New Security Officers; Here’s How The New Security Office Is Getting Ready
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The Darien school district has hired six new school security officers, has a plan in place for them to start training, and a schedule for when the security officers will be visiting schools to meet and greet parents and staff.
Darien Obituaries 2023
Patricia Smyth, 82, Taught at Holmes School, Real Estate Agent in Stamford
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Patricia (Pat) Smyth, 82, passed away peacefully on March 16 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her children by her side.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Tiny Miracles Foundation Gala Fundraiser Coming April 29
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The Tiny Miracles Foundation, headquartered in Darien, will host its annual fundraising event on Saturday, April 29, at Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield.
Inspired by the quote “Life is a Series of Tiny Miracles,” this year’s event will honor a pivotal community leader who has shown great support for The Tiny Miracles Foundation and its mission since its inception.
Bruce Museum 2023
The Bruce is Bigger: Larger Museum Building Reopens Sunday With Expanded Collections, Café, Auditorium, Classrooms
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If you’re never been to the Bruce Museum in downtown Greenwich, or if you used to go before pandemic and the museum’s massive renovation, you now have the opportunity to visit the bigger building and its expanded offerings.
And you can do it admission-free on Sunday, April 2, when the art and science museum will welcome the public to a day of grand opening festivities.
Consumer and Finances
If You Bought an Electric Vehicle Last Year, You May Be Eligible for a Federal Tax Credit, AAA Says
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With Tax Day just a few weeks away, AAA Northeast reminds drivers who bought an electric vehicle last year, they may be eligible for a credit on their federal tax return.
Business
You Can Apply for a State Training Program to Be a Health Insurance Broker — Deadline is Friday
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Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the deadline to apply for the 2023 Broker Academy Program is March 31. To apply for the program, click here.
Darien Obituaries 2023
Patricia Delyonas, 87, Seamstress at Jack’s Fabrics, Active in Her Parish
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Patricia Ann Hynes Delyonas, age 87, of Norwalk, passed away on March 27, 2023, after a short illness.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Barrett Bookstore to Donate 10% of Children’s Book Sales to Darien Book Aid on Sunday, April 2
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On Sunday, April 2, Barrett Bookstore will be donating 10% of children’s book sales to Darien Book Aid to help us celebrate International Children’s Book Day.
Business
Sweetgreen, Emphasizing Fast, Healthy Food, Opens Restaurant at Darien Commons in Noroton Heights
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Sweetgreen , a restaurant aiming to sell food that’s both healthy and fast to get, opened its Darien Commons location on Tuesday, at 126 Heights Road in Darien Commons.
The menu is divided into Salads, “plates” and “warm bowls,” along with drinks, a single dessert (a “crispy rice treat”) and side dishes like barbecued squash and roasted sweet potatoes.
Charity Events and Opportunities
5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 2, Benefits Charity Fighting Childhood Hunger
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Filling in the Blanks will host its fifth annual “Unite to Fight” 5K run/walk, including a kids’ fun run, on Sunday, April 2, at Waveny Park in New Canaan.