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The Darien Community Association’s Board of Directors has a new member and some changes in offices within the board for the next 12 months, the organization announced on Thursday.
The DCA announced also outlined the organization’s goals and plans for the coming year.
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 2 to 9, 2025:
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from June 19 to 26, 2025:
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.
Imagine this: using an app to book a car, a train ride and another car to your destination in one step.
Such a service has just been announced by the innovative Brightline rail service in south Florida.
A 34-year-old man was found by an officer in the man’s car on the side of the Post Road near Dubois Street after police had been told a car was swerving and without headlights, police said.
To the editor:
Although I am a Democrat, I believe many key issues facing Darien are less about partisanship, and more about sound, competent, forward-thinking strategy and fiscal management.
To the editor:
What truly matters in town leadership and management? Mike Burke is in a contest for Darien Selectman whose candidates all meet intellectual and relatable competence for the job. They are all kind people with a public service record. But I realize after a recent candidates’ discussion event, the ONE required quality that rises above all others, Mike Burke has.
Darien Old Timers Athletic Association (DOTAA), a local organization founded in 1961 to recognize outstanding athletes in the Darien community, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with its annual dinner on Monday, Nov. 8 at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s.
A 22-year-old Port Chester, New York man was charged by police on accusations he repeatedly showed up at the victim’s Darien home after he was told not to do so, police said.
Darien police also said the man created 10 “fake” social media accounts in an effort to communicate with the victim over the past several months.
A 31-year-old man was driving early one recent morning on the Post Road with a child in a child seat which was unsecured to the car, police said.
When an officer stopped the car, police added, the child and child seat were wedged in between the front and back seats, and the man’s blood-alcohol content was well over the legal limit.
The police announcement gave no indication that the child was injured or harmed.
To the editor:
I am the business manager of Trumbull Public Schools, and in the past 13 years have had similar responsibilities in Ridgefield and Plymouth.
A 26-year-old man was driving over the traffic lines and without lights on the Post Road at 3:41 a.m. recently, and according to a breath test, he had double the legal amount of blood-alcohol content in him, Darien police said.
Dolores Sanchioni passed away at Hanover Hill Health Care Center in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday, Oct. 15, following a lengthy illness. She was 86.
To the editor:
When it comes to politics, local issues are the things that impact our daily lives the most.
Safe neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, thoughtful development, great schools, clean parks, well-maintained sidewalks, roads and public facilities and best-in-class emergency services — at a sustainable price for tax payers — are foundational to our quality of life. The people we elect as our local leaders matter!
Gentlemen, channel your inner lumberjack and join The Community Fund of Darien on Thursday, Nov. 4 for a men’s charity night of axe throwing.
Did we mention there’ll be beer and bourbon? First-timers are welcome, an axe master will tell you how it’s done, and organizers say “the lanes are safely gated off.” Just throw in the right direction and everything should work out fine.
To the editor:
I’m writing to express my support for Julie Best and Stacey Tié for the Darien Board of Education. And, for full disclosure, I’m a registered Republican.
To the editor:
We moved to town for the outstanding public schools like many others. Today we find our schools at a crossroads, and in order to continue to inspire Darien’s children to be lifelong learners who think critically and innovatively while making a difference in the world with integrity, we need leaders that do the same.
Fall leaf-raking and winter snow-shoveling services are available for Darien seniors again this year, At Home In Darien announced.
Anne Shea Cagnina died peacefully on Oct. 4 at her home in Mystic, with her family by her side.
To the editor:
I have written a few versions of my letter in support for Democratic Board of Education candidates Julie Best and Stacey Tie. Truthfully, there are too many positive attributes to discuss in such a limited amount of space.
A friend of mine got hit by a car last week walking on Norton Avenue. He’s OK, but could have been killed.
To the editor:
Stacey Tié and Julie Best are the most inclusive candidates for the Board of Education and have my vote.
To the editor:
As expressed in recent letters to the editor, Julie Best and Stacey Tie have shown tireless dedication to our schools.
The Darien Community Association is getting in the spirit with their annual Mom’s Morning In Halloween Parade, happening at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29.
Findings from the a survey of students from the 7th through 12th grades about substance abuse and mental health will be shared with parents at a public meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20 in the Middlesex Middle School auditorium.
More education efforts about teen marijuana and alcohol use will be coming in the next five years now that the Thriving Youth Task Force of Darien has been awarded $125,000 per year for the next five years by a grant from the federal government.
It’s time for the annual Walk/Run for Abilis event! For the 16th annual year, Walk/run for Abilis will take place on Sunday, Oct. 17 at Greenwich Point Park.