Community Organizations
Darien Native Tim Bosek Joins Americares Board of Directors
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Darien native Tim Bosek, a longtime volunteer with Americares and chairman of its Junior Council, has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.
Talking Transportation: Neighbors Shout About the Noise While Benefiting From the Proximity
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“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” — that’s what the Declaration of Independence sought for us. But how can we be “happy” with so much noise in our lives?
Boom boxes, leaf blowers, trucks’ jake-braking on the highway — you know the annoyances. But what can be done and who is responsible?
The MTA Rings the Alarm: It’s Running Toward a Fiscal Cliff
The MTA, parent of Metro-North, did something rare last week: They told us the unvarnished truth.
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:
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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
Darien Obituaries 2020
Norman Pierce, 85, DHS Class of ’57, Machine Designer, Active in Organizations for the Deaf
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Norman Arthur Pierce of Darien passed away of natural causes on July 1, 2020. He was 85.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 25 to July 2
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 25 to July 2, 2020:
Public Safety
Police: Driver, 53, Who Hit Vehicle From Behind, Was Too Intoxicated Stand Without Support
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The driver who caused a two-vehicle accident on Saturday, June 25 was too drunk to stand up without supporting himself against his own car, according to police.
Darien Police Department 2020
Police Chief: Darien Police Department Meets Recently Publicized ‘Eight That Can’t Wait’ Rules
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Darien Police Department already complies with the “eight that can’t wait” police reform proposals put out by a nonprofit organization set up to promote police reform and accountability, Police Chief Donald Anderson said Wednesday in an announcement.
Healthy Living
LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates: June 29 to July 5
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This week’s news and links on the COVID-19 pandemic for Darien, as they come in:
LATEST UPDATES: Darien Library reopening postponed to July 6 (due to lack of protective equipment) || State’s youth employment funding expanded with federal CARES Act funds
||Governor’s Tuesday COVID-19 update: 16 states now on quarantine list for CT, NY, NJ; continuing education classes for plumbers and electricians can be done online; different types of healthcare providers can now get funding from Coronavirus Relief Fund already used for nursing homes
Darien Obituaries 2020
Charles Scribner, 96, Noroton Heights Firefighter, Baseball Coach, WWII Veteran, Sportsman
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Charles Ferris “Chick” Scribner, a lifelong resident of Darien, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 27. He was 96.
Black Lives Matter
First Selectman Describes Town’s Response to Nationwide Concerns About Racism and Police Brutality
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Darien police have longstanding policies that already meet some of the calls for policing reforms since the death of George Floyd, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said in an online talk given Tuesday morning.
Police officials have had discussions with leaders of a Black Lives Matter march in town, and more are expected, she said. Public discussions and events organized by town groups are also expected, she said. But Stevenson said she’s concerned about the lack of respect in some of the discussions she’s heard in town about issues of race and police brutality.
“We all have a lot to learn,” Stevenson said. “And I would just like to ask all of you to be respectful, to listen to others viewpoints on things.
“I’m distressed to see the degradation of dialogue that’s happening around this particular issue in our community right now, and I think we have a great opportunity to be the awesome community that we are by listening to everyone and educating ourselves and making sure that the changes that come reflect the values that we all hold dear here in our town.” Stevenson didn’t elaborate further about the degraded dialogue.
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Online ‘Paint Along’ Class Offered by Rowayton Arts Center on Thursday, July 9
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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is offering another Zoom “Paint Along” experience from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020. It’s a great way to get back into painting or try it for the first time!
Darien Obituaries 2020
Edward Humphrey, 44, Darien Native, Insurance Brokerage Executive
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Edward Davidson “David” Humphrey died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital. He was 44.
Coronavirus 2020
LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates: June 22 to 28
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This week’s news and links on the COVID-19 pandemic for Darien, as they come in:
LATEST UPDATES: Governor’s updates for Saturday, Sunday
|| Governor’s update for Friday: An estimated 5% of state has antibodies for COVID-19 virus, 2nd highest of places tested; state grant program redirects $3M in awards to pandemic-related projects for healthcare, education, child care, cultural groups
|| School reopening rules issued by state || Connecticorps launching: an opportunity for volunteers to help fight the pandemic
Cameron on Transportation
We’ll Still Need Metro-North, and We’ll Need It To Be Safe: Cameron on Transportation
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As New York City businesses reopens it’s expected that one million people will get back to work, some of them from Connecticut. But how they get to those jobs is the big question.
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How Parents Can Help Children Deal With Racism: Online Panel Discussion July 1
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Parents are invited to an online panel discussion about what you can say or do to help your children talk comfortably about race, how to answer their questions about what is happening and why, and how to teach them to become resilient in these redefining times will be presented Wednesday, July 1 by the India Cultural Center (ICC) of Greenwich.
Art Exhibits
Call for Artist Submissions for ‘Photography and Sculpture’ Show at Rowayton Arts Center
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Online submissions are now being accepted in an open call to artists for the juried “Photography and Sculpture” show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6, 2020.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Greda DiSilvestro, 90, Former Tokeneke Teacher, Active in Methodist Church, Loved Photography, Quilting, Gardening
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Greda Ann (Fogelberg) DiSilvestro of Stratford, formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, June 20.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Donald Iodice, 81, Owned Kings Highway Pharmacy, Insurance and Investments Advisor, Loved Golf and Bocce
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Donald R. Iodice, 81, passed away on June 18 at home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Barry's Bootcamp
Two Exercise Classes Coming to Weed Beach: Free, But Donations Requested; Limited Enrollment
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JoyRide, SYJ Yoga, and Barry’s Bootcamp, working with the Corbin District and Darien’s Parks and Recreation Department, will be bringing you summer workouts to benefit Domus of Stamford.
The classes will be held in Darien’s beautiful Weed Beach Park, on a field overlooking the beach and Long Island Sound.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Andrew Borghi, 59, Custom Home Builder, Family Man
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Andrew R. Borghi, 59, of Darien, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Darien Driving Under the Influence 2020
Police: DUI for Darien Driver, 19, Who Drove Mini Cooper Onto Stone Wall
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A 19-year-old resident of Revere Road was intoxicated when he drove a Mini Cooper onto a stone wall at the intersection of Middlesex Road and Ox Ridge Lane, then got into an altercation with bystanders, according to Darien police.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Douglas Shaw, 65, Devoted Father, Loved Boating, Nature Trails, Walking Beaches,
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Former Darien resident Douglas Joseph Shaw, passed away early Monday morning June 15, 2020 at his home in Brielle, New Jersey.He was 65.
Darien Obituaries 2020
Walter Burrows Jr., 86, Noroton Fire Department Member, Lawyer, Magician
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Walter Lewis Burrows, Jr., 86, formerly of East Norwalk, passed away on April 17, 2020 in Wilton Meadows Health Care Center.
Coronavirus 2020
LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates: June 15 to 21
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This week’s news and links on the COVID-19 pandemic for Darien, as they come in:
LATEST UPDATES: Governor’s briefings || Assistance program expanded for low-income families hurt by COVID-19 economic downturn
Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops
Parents Invited to Web Events on ‘Institutional Racism’ This Tuesday, Wednesday, June 23, 24
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Two online “community conversations” for parents, together titled “Current State of Affairs: Institutional Racism & Real Talk,” and sponsored by Darien organizations, will take place next week.
Each one for parents of children in different age groups. Each conversation will be hosted on Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ‚ on June 23, 2020 for parents with children ages birth to 10 and on June 24 for parents of children ages 11 and up.
Coronavirus 2020
Yale New Haven Health: CT’S COVID-19 Trajectory is One Other States Would Like to Have
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During a weekly press briefing on COVID-19 via Zoom with leaders of the Yale New Haven Health System, which includes Greenwich Hospital, COO Marna Borgstrom said she was proud of Connecticut for having a trajectory other states envy.