Darien Obituaries 2024
Judith Rodriguez, 90, 40-Year Member of Garden Club of Darien, Loved Tennis, Drawing, Travel and an Island in Maine
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Judith Davidson Rodriguez of Darien died peacefully on Jan. 1. She was 90.
Board of Ed Appoints Interim Superintendent of Schools, Hires Search Firm to Find Next Superintendent
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The Darien Board of Education has appointed of Dr. Eric Byrne, currently superintendent of Rye City School District, as the interim superintendent of Darien schools, starting July 1.
Byrne will lead the district for the 2025-2026 school year while the board searches for a permanent superintendent.
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:
More Headlines
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
Weekend Events
Open Mic Night at Darien Library This Friday: Sign Up to Perform or Just Come to Listen and Watch
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Darien Library invites you to Open Mic Night this Friday. Come recite poetry, play music, or dazzle us with any other talent.
DAC Dance Academy 2025
They Can Dance and You Can See Them Do It: ‘So We Think We Can Dance’ Coming February 8 and 9
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Darien Arts Center invites you to see “So We Think We Can Dance,” a one-of-a-kind performance featuring the apprentice and company dancers of the DAC Dance Academy.
Talking Transportation 2024
Upcoming ICE Raids May Lower Public Transportation Ridership
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Imagine that. A politician who keeps his word.
However you feel about our new president, he is doing exactly what he pledged he would do — and quickly. He is fulfilling promises that got him elected, so nobody should be surprised. Scared, perhaps. But not surprised.
Darien Library
Darien Library’s Mini Golf Fundraiser Takes Place Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9
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Darien Library has announced the return of its 10th Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser, happening on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Racial Slur Found in Middlesex Girls’ Bathroom, School to Discuss It With Students, Parents Asked to Do the Same
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After a racial slur (the “N word”) was found Thursday in a 6th grade girl’s bathroom, the school’s principal will discuss it with students, and a meeting for parents is being organized for late February, schools Superintendent Alan Addley said.
Real Estate 2025
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 16 to 23
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 16 to 23, 2025:
Darien Obituaries 2024
Walter Laughlin, 74, Helped Get Man Off of Death Row, Worked in Iran-Contra Special Prosecutor’s Office
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Walter Patrick Loughlin, known to family and friends as Pat, passed away on Nov. 30, in Manhattan from cancer. He was 74.
Talking Transportation 2025
Our Transportation President Left Connecticut with $9.6 Billion for Upcoming Rail Projects
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With the changing of power in Washington this Monday, let’s say thanks to Joe Biden, the president who has done the most for transportation in our country in the almost 70 years since Dwight Eisenhower built our interstate highways.
Deirdre McGovern
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 9 to 16
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 9 to 16, 2025:
Cameron on Transportation
Comments Worth Sharing in Reaction to Last Week’s Talking Transportation Column on Congestion Pricing
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Last week’s column about New York City’s congestion pricing experiment seems to have struck a nerve, generating a huge number of comments.
Public Safety
Masked Male Entered a 2026 Mercedes Parked on Ridge Acres Road — Nothing Taken
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A man dressed in black and wearing a mask entered a 2026 Mercedes-Benz parked by a house somewhere on Ridge Acres Road, the victim told Darien police.
Darien Obituaries 2024
Robert Harrel Jr, First Selectman from 1997 to 2003, Passed Away; Active Volunteer, Ran Harrel Shop, Led Chamber of Commerce
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Robert F. Harrel Jr, former first selectman of Darien, died peacefully with his family by his side after a brief illness on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Real Estate
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: January 2 to 9
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from January 2 to 9, 2025:
Churches
Singing Bowl Meditation Hour Offered Jan 27 at United Church of Rowayton
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The United Church of Rowayton will host a free, one-hour Singing Bowl Meditation on Monday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
The ancient, healing sounds of singing bowls have been practiced for centuries and are designed to calm the mind, heal the body, and nurture the soul.
Darien Motor Vehicle Break-ins 2025
Window Shattered on SUV Parked at Residence on West Avenue, Wallet Taken
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A wallet was stolen after a thief smashed a window of a 2019 Nissan Rogue SUV parked outside a house somewhere on West Avenue, Darien police said.
Charity Events and Opportunities
Person 2 Person’s Rising Together Benefit Coming April 4
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Person to Person’s spring benefit, Rising Together. will take place on Friday, April 4, at Serafresca in the Italian Center in Stamford, P2P announced.
The black-tie event will feature a lineup of influential leaders, celebrated talent, and community advocates.
Books & Authors
Author to Discuss His Book on Organizing and Decluttering
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Tyler Moore, the author of the new book, Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most. will discuss it this Sunday, Jan. 12 at Darien Library.
News
Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule, Daddy Daughter Dance, Mental Health First Aid Training, Free Radon Test Kits
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The latest town government newsletter features Darien news you may want to use. Here’s a selection of what the Town of Darien Newsletter posted:
Talking Transportation 2024
Three Cheers for Congestion Pricing — and Maybe in Connecticut
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Oh Happy Day! Congestion pricing is finally happening in New York City’s CBD (Central Business District), i.e. Midtown Manhattan.
Public Safety
Man Arrested on Fraud-Related Charges in Darien, New Canaan and Norwalk
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A 51-year-old man was arrested last week on forgery other charges after trying to withdraw $7,200 at the Bankwell branch in Darien last May, Darien police said.
Along with the May 22 incident in Darien, the man was charged with forgery in New Canaan (on May 11; with an arrest on July 3) and in Norwalk (May 24; and arrested that day), according to the Connecticut Judicial Branch website.
Darien Motor Vehicles Stolen 2024
Police: Break-In Overnight Thursday to Friday on Garden City Road
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At least two people broke into a home on Garden City Road sometime before 4:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, Darien police said.
Talking Transportation 2024
State Government and Money: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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When we are spending our own hard-earned money, we are usually pretty cautious, especially in these tough times. But when it comes to spending OPM (Other Peoples’ Money), who cares?
Real Estate 2024
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: December 12 to 19
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Dec. 12 to 19, 2024: