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“This is the number one form of tax evasion in Connecticut. Connecticut is losing millions annually and our DMV does not care.”
So says Stonington Tax Assessor Jennifer Lineaweaver, president of the state association for her profession (the CCAO). She’s speaking of Connecticut residents who register their cars in other states to avoid local property taxes.
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:
Editor’s note: While First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky’s biweekly column in Friday’s the Town of Darien Newsetter (you can subscribe here) isn’t specifically about Darien, Darienites can experience these problems — and it’s interesting enough to republish. Here it is:
Two stories for you this week. […]
William Yates Bogle III passed away on Jan. 22 at his home at Meadow Ridge in Redding. He was 97.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Feb. 13 to 20, 2025:
Janet Prindle Seidler passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Feb. 19, 2025. She was 88.
It is with devastating sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Warren Aaron Ransom III of Darien. After a long and courageous battle with depression, Warren’s pain became unbearable. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at age 55.
The Great Island Advisory Committee (GIAC) invites you to our next Community Engagement Session at Town Hall. We hope to see you and your family there.
Four local travel experts will give tips, discuss trends and talk about the best places to visit in 2025 on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Darien Library.
Patricia Latham Carpenter Carey, known as Ronnie by her friends and family, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 81.
Carolyn Malkowski Rusiackas went home to the God she so faithfully served and so ardently loved on Monday, Feb. 10. She died in the morning in the comfort of her home in Darien, CT. She was 85.
A 30-year-old intoxicated man driving a van struck a telephone pole early Sunday evening on the Post Road near the Stamford border, Darien police said.
Someone wearing a white, hooded sweatshirt and latex gloves was seen entering a Range Rover in the Center Street parking lot, then fleeing in a white Nissan Maxima, Darien police were told.
There’s so much news to cover this week on the transportation front!
A racial slur was was found sometime last week at Middlesex Middle School. It was discovered three weeks after a similar slur had been found in the same Grade 6 girl’s bathroom.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Feb. 6 to 13, 2025:
As President upends the way things are done in D.C., I thought I’d revisit an idea I wrote about two years ago that he might just consider. Trump is big on privatizing government services (like the post office), so why not Amtrak, too?
There’s just too much news. Trying to keep up with everything that’s happening is like drinking out of a firehose.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Jan. 23 to 30, 2025:
A 37-year-old Bronx woman was one of two thieves who stole $2,900 worth of expensive hair-care merchandise at Darien CVS, according to Darien police, who arrested her on a warrant on Jan. 17.
Allison Gilbert, who will talk about her role as co-author, and collaborator with the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer in the making of Dr. Ruth’s last book, The Joy of Connections:100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life.
Candice “Candie” Ann Robertson, 75, of Whispering Pines, North Carolina passed away on Jan. 14 at her home with her daughters by her side.
First Selectman John Zagrodzky on Friday published an article about the Los Angeles fires with information about key, useful things for people here to know and do.
Here’s his article, which appeared Friday in the Town of Darien Newsletter:
Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday watching a dance performance by Li-Garden Dance Company at Darien Library.
John Joseph Driscoll of Darien passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, at the age of 78.
The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, and At Home in Darien invite you to a screening of “In Life,” a documentary celebrating individuals thriving in their later years through creativity and positive age beliefs.
The film will be shown Thursday night.