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There’s something very satisfying about the efficiency of overnight travel. In the best of conditions you make your journey and awake, refreshed, at your destination. But how well you sleep depends a lot on how you travel.
Here’s my list of overnight travel options, from worst to first:
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.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from May 16 to 23, 2024:
Darien Library is offering three talks related to downsizing on the first three Tuesday evenings in April, the library says, “from tips and tricks for decluttering, to getting the right prize for your property, to deciding where to go next.”
Rita Martin McKenna, 93, of Darien and West Hartford died March 18 with her loving family at her side.
Known for her quiet grace and elegance, she will be remembered as a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother.
The massive concrete blocks constructed just off the Post Road near Exit 11 are only the cores of future buildings and not what people will see when the project is done, First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said Friday in his fortnightly column.
A “Superintendent’s Conversation” for school parents last Tuesday on the topic of acts of bigotry and the response to it was the focus of most of First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky’s fortnightly column in the latest town government newsletter.
Quick. Look at your Connecticut driver’s license! If you don’t see a gold star in the upper right corner, you’ll soon be unable to use that as ID to fly.
The movie “Wicked” will be shown Monday, May 24, at Darien Library, starting at 6 p.m. — and it’s a long one, lasting until 8:45 p.m.
Marjolein Strikwerda McLachlin, mother, wife, sister, dancer, teacher, and beloved friend, passed away on Feb. 11, the morning of her 69th birthday.
Sonya Corrente, born Oct. 22, 1941, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, with her beloved family by her side. She was 83.
Marshall A. Tharp of Sarasota, Florida died on Dec. 4, 2024. He was 95.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from March 13 to 20, 2025:
In an incident police described as a reported domestic violence at a home somewhere on the Post Road resulted in the arrest Wednesday of a 48-year-old man who was initially held on a $2 million bond.
Peter Letchworth Hoyt, of Blue Hill, Maine a former longtime resident of Darien and Little Deer Isle, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 5. He was 92.
The Museum of Darien will hold an open house Sunday, March 23, where visitors can see objects from the museum’s archives, including the unseen “Darien Review” bound-books dating back to 1924.
Noroton Presbyterian Church (NPC) has officially opened the Noroton Presbyterian Therapy Center (NPTC) in Darien, with two full-time therapists to serve the community and provide accessible clinical care.
As the housing debate rages statewide, one of the issues seldom addressed is that of “free parking.”
It’s one thing to increase housing density to hopefully bring us more affordable domiciles, but we have to remember that parking must be part of the equation, properly managed and priced.
A Hillside Road resident reported the theft of a 2022 Ford Bronco to police at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12. But the owner turned out to be lucky that morning.
Charlotte A. Pacelli (Char/Gramz/Nana), passed away on March 10, following a lengthy battle with advanced dementia. She was 85.
Darien TV79, the town’s government and community television station, has just added a new feature: “In Memoriam”, a weekly show honoring Darien residents who have recently passed away.
Barkurios Buissereth of Stamford passed away peacefully on March 12. He was 64.
Doris E. Herbert passed away peacefully March 5, 2025, at the age of 95.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien real estate from March 6 to 13, 2025:
Burglars targeted two vehicles in separate incidents in town last week — one on Tuesday on the Post Road, the other on Saturday on Hecker Avenue, Darien police said. Nothing was taken from either vehicle.
In the Saturday incident, the thieves seem to have tried to get the car open with technology designed to subvert a “digital key” — an app on a smartphone that’s used instead of a key fob on some cars. “Digital key” technology is relatively new, and thieves have sometimes been able to get it to open car doors.
The Darien Community Association (DCA) is working with Harvard Business School Community Partners to see if any changes should be made at the DCA Thrift Shop, the DCA announced.
To guide the effort, the DCA and the consultants will gather community input through a survey, data analysis and focus groups.
Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a lively performance of Irish ballads and sea songs by The Kerry Boys band, starting at 4 p.m., Saturday at Darien Library.